Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting A Regular Meeting of the City of Dripping Springs Planning and Zoning Commission was held Wednesday, February 24, 2015, beginning at 7:00 PM at City Hall, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas. I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Commission Members Larry McClung - Chair Mim James – Vice Chair Josef Martin Kim Hubbard Erik Burgeson Whit Smith James Martin City Staff/Appointed Officials City Administrator Michelle Fischer Planning Director Jon Thompson City Secretary Kerri Craig City Attorney Alan Bojorquez Commission Chair Larry McClung called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. All members present except Commissioner Erik Burgeson, City Administrator Michelle Fischer, and City Attorney Alan Bojorquez. II. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Whit Smith leads the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS Floor open to discussion on any subject. No action may be taken by law. Citizens wishing to speak shall do so after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may establish a time limit as necessary. No one speaks. V. MINUTES Consideration and Possible Action On: A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, January 27, 2015 B. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, February 5, 2015 Commissioner James Martin motions to approve the January 27, 2015 minutes. Commission Chair Mim James seconds. VOTE: 5-0 in favor, Commissioner Whit Smith abstains, motion passes. Commission Chair Larry McClung motions to approve the February 5, 2015 minutes. Commissioner Josef Martin seconds. VOTE: 5-0 in favor, Commissioner Kim Hubbard abstains, motion passes. 1  VI. ZONING Consideration and Possible Action On: A. Conditional Use Permit to Construct a 1,102 square foot Accessory Dwelling at 200 Springwood Road, James and Melanie Fenelon, Owners 1. Presentation – James Fenelon states that he and the builder are present and available for questions. 2. Staff Report – Planning Director Jon Thompson, report on file. Staff recommends approval. 3. Public Hearing – No one speaks. 4. Conditional Use Permit – Commission Vice Chair Mim James motions to approve staff’s recommendation. Commissioner James Martin seconds. Commission discusses the process for obtaining a conditional use permit and reviewing the zoning for permanent buildings. VOTE: 6-0 in favor, motion passes. VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Regular Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, March 2, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. B. Regular Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting, March 9, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. C. Regular City Council Meeting, March 10, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. D. Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, March 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. VIII. ADJOURN Commission Vice Chair Mim James motions to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Josef Martin seconds. VOTE: 6-0 in favor, motion passes. Meeting adjourned at 7:07pm. 2