Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · December 13, 2022
Minutes
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 6:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair James called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Members present were:
Mim James, Chair
Tammie Williamson, Vice Chair
Christian Bourguignon
Doug Crosson
John McIntosh
Commission Members absent were:
Douglas Shumway
Evelyn Strong
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Planning Director Tory Carpenter
IT Director Jason Weinstock
Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair James led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the Commission regarding any item on an agenda for an
open meeting may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item during
the Commission’s consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained within the
current agenda may do so, but only during the time allotted for presentation of citizens. Speakers are
allowed two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public hearing. Speakers
may not cede or pool time. Members of the public requiring the assistance of a translator will be given
twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the assistance of a translator to
address the Commission. It is the request of the Commission that members of the public wishing to speak
on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their comments until the item(s) are presented
for consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may request a copy of the City’s policy on
Planning & Zoning Commission December 13, 2022
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By law no action may be taken during Presentation of
Citizens.
The following citizens spoke in favor of denial of SUB2022-0049, Serenity Hills Preliminary Plat,
sighting issues with safety and traffic, construction traffic, night sky and noise pollution, lot sizes and deed
restrictions, emergency services access, and neighborhood entrance.
• Mark Miller
• Steve Collishaw
• Anita Salinas
• Todd McMullen
• Ray Rosenbloom
• Heather Page
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are anticipated to require little or no individualized discussion due to their nature
being clerical, ministerial, mundane or routine. In an effort to enhance the efficiency of Planning &
Zoning Commission meetings, it is intended that these items will be acted upon by the Planning & Zoning
Commission with a single motion because no public hearing or determination is necessary. However, a
Planning & Zoning Commission Member or citizen may request separate deliberation for a specific item,
in which event those items will be removed from the consent agenda prior to the Planning & Zoning
Commission voting on the consent agenda as a collective, singular item. Prior to voting on the consent
agenda, the Planning & Zoning Commission may add additional items that are listed elsewhere on the
same agenda.
Via unanimous consent, the Commission considered Consent Agenda Items 1 and 2 individually.
1. Approval of the November 22, 2022, Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting
minutes.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Williamson to approve the November 22, 2022, Planning
& Zoning Commission minutes. Commissioner Crosson seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
2. Denial of SUB2022-0049: an application for the Serenity Hills Preliminary Plat for a
104.335 acre tract located at 1111 Hays Country Acres Road out of the Richard Vaughan
Survey. Applicant: Gregg Andrulis, Civil Insite, LLC.
Tory Carpenter presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends denial of the
preliminary plat.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bourguignon to deny approval of SUB2022-0049: an
application for the Serenity Hills Preliminary Plat for a 104.335 acre tract located at 1111
Hays Country Acres Road out of the Richard Vaughan Survey. Commissioner McIntosh
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
Planning & Zoning Commission December 13, 2022
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
BUSINESS
3. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding 2023 Legislative Priorities.
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file.
No action was taken regarding this item.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORTS
Report is on file and available for review upon request.
4. Planning Department Report
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Planning & 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 & 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.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings
January 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
January 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
February 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
December 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
January 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
January 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Vice Chair Williamson to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Crosson seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
Planning & Zoning Commission December 13, 2022
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3
Agenda
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members
Mim James, Chair
Tammie Williamson, Vice Chair
Christian Bourguignon
Doug Crosson
John McIntosh
Douglas Shumway
Evelyn Strong
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Planning Director Tory Carpenter
City Planner Warlan Rivera
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the Commission regarding any item on an agenda for an
open meeting may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item during
the Commission’s consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained within the
current agenda may do so, but only during the time allotted for presentation of citizens. Speakers are
allowed two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public hearing. Speakers
may not cede or pool time. Members of the public requiring the assistance of a translator will be given
twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the assistance of a translator to
address the Commission. It is the request of the Commission that members of the public wishing to speak
on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their comments until the item(s) are presented
for consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may request a copy of the City’s policy on
presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By law no action may be taken during Presentation of
Citizens.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are anticipated to require little or no individualized discussion due to their nature
being clerical, ministerial, mundane or routine. In an effort to enhance the efficiency of Planning &
Zoning Commission meetings, it is intended that these items will be acted upon by the Planning & Zoning
Commission with a single motion because no public hearing or determination is necessary. However, a
Planning & Zoning Commission Member or citizen may request separate deliberation for a specific item,
in which event those items will be removed from the consent agenda prior to the Planning & Zoning
Commission voting on the consent agenda as a collective, singular item. Prior to voting on the consent
agenda, the Planning & Zoning Commission may add additional items that are listed elsewhere on the
same agenda.
1. Approval of the November 22, 2022, Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting
minutes.
2. Denial of SUB2022-0049: an application for the Serenity Hills Preliminary Plat for a
104.335 acre tract located at 1111 Hays Country Acres Road out of the Richard Vaughan
Survey. Applicant: Gregg Andrulis, Civil Insite, LLC.
BUSINESS
3. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding 2023 Legislative Priorities.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORTS
4. Planning Department Report
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Planning & 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 & 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.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings
January 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
January 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
February 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
December 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
January 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
January 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION & POSTING OF MEETING
All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless otherwise specifically
noted. This notice of meeting is posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's
Texas Codes. Annotated. In addition, the Commission may consider a vote to excuse the absence of any
Commissioner for absence from this meeting.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on December 9, 2022, at 11:30 a.m.
City Secretary
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliary aids and
services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
Get email alerts for Dripping Springs
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.