Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · May 22, 2018
Minutes
Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
May 22, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was held Tuesday, May 22, 2018
beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 511 Mercer Street, Dripping
Springs, Texas.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL at 6:30 p.m.
Commission Members present were:
Mim James - Chair
James Martin – Vice Chair
John McIntosh
Kim Hubbard
Michael Lavengco
Evelyn Strong (arrived at 6:34 p.m.)
Erich Oswald
City Staff/Appointed Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
Director of Public Works Kyle Dannhaus
Planning Assistant Katie Jordan
Planning Consultant Anjali Naini
City Engineer Chad Gilpin
With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair James called the meeting to order at
6:34 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair James led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
III. 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 spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
IV. BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Action on Zoning, Conditional Use Permits, Subdivision, Site
Development, Signage, Variances, Special Exceptions, Waivers and other matters:
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A. Revised Preliminary Plat for Howard Ranch Sec. 5, located at 23255 FM 150 W,
Driftwood, TX 78619. Applicant, Bill Couch, CBD, Inc.
1. Presentation
Brett Pasquarella, P.E. with CBD, Inc. presented the item.
2. Staff Report
Chad Gilpin presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval
of the item, with the condition that the applicant record the Joint Use Access
Easement agreement with Hays County.
3. Public Hearing
Walt Smith spoke during the Public Hearing and expressed concerns regarding
proposed use and times of operation; and would like to have more communication
and education regarding the proposed location.
4. Revised Preliminary Plat
Chair James requested that the applicant continue to meet with residents and the
HOA regarding the proposed site development, prior to administrative approval of
the site development permit.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Martin to recommend approval of the Revised
Preliminary Plat for Howard Ranch Sec. 5, located at 23255 FM 150 W, Driftwood,
TX 78619. Commissioner Lavengco seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 7 to 0.
B. SD2018-0003: Site Development Permit for Pig Pen BBQ Food Court, a 0.856
Acre Tract Zoned CS-Commercial Services, Located at 1005 W Hwy 290,
Dripping Springs, TX 78620. Applicant, Jon Thompson.
1. Presentation
Chris Holtkamp presented the item.
2. Staff Report
Anjali Naini presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval
of the item.
3. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
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4. Site Development Plan
A motion was made by Vice Chair Martin to recommend approval of SD2018-
0003: Site Development Permit for Pig Pen BBQ Food Court, a 0.856 Acre Tract
Zoned CS-Commercial Services, located at 1005 W Hwy 290, Dripping Springs,
TX 78620. Commissioner Oswald seconded the motion with carried unanimously
7 to 0.
C. PDD No.8 - Blue Blazes Ranch: An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs,
Texas Rezoning a Tract of Land Totaling Approximately 35.018 Acres from AG-
Agriculture to Planned Development District No. 8 with Base Zoning District CS-
Commercial Services in Development Area 1, and GR-General Retail in
Development Areas 2 through 5, and Further Described as Follows: 35.018 acres
out of the William Walker Survey No. 130, Abstract 475, being all of Lots A1, A2,
and A3 of the Replat of Tract A, Vista Ranch, a Subdivision in Hays County,
Texas, Volume 14, Pages 12-13 of the Plat Records of Hays County, Texas.
Applicant, Henry Gilmore
1. Presentation
Henry Gilmore presented the item.
2. Staff Report (Anjali Naini)
Anjali presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of
the item.
3. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
4. PDD No. 8
Chair James request that the applicant meet with staff regarding plans for “Mount
Drippin’.”
A motion was made by Chair James to recommend approval of PDD No.8 - Blue
Blazes Ranch: An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas Rezoning a
Tract of Land Totaling Approximately 35.018 Acres from AG-Agriculture to
Planned Development District No. 8 with Base Zoning District CS-Commercial
Services in Development Area 1, and GR-General Retail in Development Areas 2
through 5, and Further Described as Follows: 35.018 acres out of the William
Walker Survey No. 130, Abstract 475, being all of Lots A1, A2, and A3 of the
Replat of Tract A, Vista Ranch, a Subdivision in Hays County, Texas, Volume 14,
Pages 12-13 of the Plat Records of Hays County, Texas. Vice Chair Martin
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0.
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D. Blue Blazes Master Sign Plan: An Ordinance Enacting Chapter 26, Appendix
"C" of the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances; Establishing Regulations for a
Master Sign Plan for the Blue Blazes Ranch Development; and Providing for the
Following: Rules; Standards; Procedures; and Findings of Fact; Codification;
Repealer; Severability; Proper Notice and Meeting; Enforcement Including
Criminal Fines Not to Exceed $500.00 and Civil Fines of up to $500.00. Applicant,
Henry Gilmore
1. Presentation – presentation regarding this item was given in conjunction with the
previous agenda item.
2. Staff Report (Anjali Naini)
Staff report is on file, and staff recommends approval of the item.
3. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
4. Master Sign Plan
A motion was made by Vice Chair Martin to recommend approval of the Blue
Blazes Master Sign Plan: An Ordinance Enacting Chapter 26, Appendix "C" of the
Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances; Establishing Regulations for a Master Sign
Plan for the Blue Blazes Ranch Development; and Providing for the Following:
Rules; Standards; Procedures; and Findings of Fact; Codification; Repealer;
Severability; Proper Notice and Meeting; Enforcement Including Criminal Fines
Not to Exceed $500.00 and Civil Fines of up to $500.00. Commissioner Oswald
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0.
V. 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). The Planning and
Zoning Commission for the City of Dripping Springs may act on any item listed in
Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to Open
Session for action.
The Commission did not meet in Executive Session.
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. June 12, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM
Meeting
Planning & Zoning Commission May 22, 2018
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5
B. June 19, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
C. June 26, 2018 - Regular Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, 6:30 PM
D. July 10, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM
Meeting
VII. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Commissioner Lavengco to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chair
Martin seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 6:30 PM
City Hall, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL at 6:30 p.m.
Commission Members
Mim James - Chair James Martin - Vice Chair John McIntosh
Kim Hubbard Michael Lavengco Evelyn Strong
Erich Oswald
City Staff/Appointed Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
Director of Public Works Kyle Dannhaus
Planning Assistant Katie Jordan
Planning Consultant Anjali Naini
City Engineer Chad Gilpin
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. 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.
IV. BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Action on Zoning, Conditional Use Permits, Subdivision, Site
Development, Signage, Variances, Special Exceptions, Waivers and other matters:
A. Revised Preliminary Plat for Howard Ranch Sec. 5, located at 23255 FM 150 W,
Driftwood, TX 78619. Applicant, Bill Couch, CED, Inc.
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Chad Gilpin, P.E.)
3. Public Hearing
4. Revised Preliminary Plat
B. SD2018-0003: Site Development Permit for Pig Pen BBQ Food Court, a 0.856 Acre
Tract Zoned CS-Commercial Services, Located at 1005 W Hwy 290, Dripping
Springs, TX 78620. Applicant, Jon Thompson.
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Anjali Naini)
3. Public Hearing
4. Site Development Plan
C. PDD No.8 - Blue Blazes Ranch: An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs,
Texas Rezoning a Tract of Land Totaling Approximately 35.018 Acres from AG-
Agriculture to Planned Development District No. 8 with Base Zoning District CS-
Commercial Services in Development Area 1, and GR-General Retail in
Development Areas 2 through 5, and Further Described as Follows: 35.018 acres out
of the William Walker Survey No. 130, Abstract 475, being all of Lots Al, A2, and
A3 of the Replat of Tract A, Vista Ranch, a Subdivision in Hays County, Texas,
Volume 14, Pages 12-13 of the Plat Records of Hays County, Texas. App licant, Henry
Gilmore
1. Presentation
2. StaffReport
3. Public Hearing
4. PDDNo. 8
D. Blue Blazes Master Sign Plan: An Ordinance Enacting Chapter 26, Appendix "C"
of the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances; Establishing Regulations for a Master
Sign Plan for the Blue Blazes Ranch Development; and Providing for the Following:
Rules; Standards; Procedures; and Findings of Fact; Codification; Repealer;
Severability; Proper Notice and Meeting; Enforcement Including Criminal Fines
Not to Exceed $500.00 and Civil Fines of up to $500.00. Applicant, Henry Gilmore
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Anjali Naini)
3. Public Hearing
4 . Master Sign Plan
V . EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission for the City ofDripping 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). The Planning and
Zoning Commission for the City ofDripping Springs may act on any item listed in
Executive Session in Open Session or move any item f rom Executive Session to Op en Session
for action.
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. June 12, 20 18 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM Meeting
B . June 19, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
C. June 26, 2018 - Regular Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, 6:30 PM
D. July 10, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM Meeting
VII. ADJOURN
All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless otherwise specifically noted. Notice is
p osted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon 's Texas Codes, Annotated. 1 certify that the above
notice ofmeeting was posted at City ofDripping Springs City Hall and website, www.citvofdrippingsprings.com on
the the 18th day ofMay 2018, at 1:30 p.m ..
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