Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 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 6:03 p.m. Commission Members present were: Mim James, Chair Christian Bourguignon Doug Crosson Eugene Foster Douglas Shumway Evelyn Strong Commission Member absent were: Tammie Williamson, Vice Chair Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: City Attorney Laura Mueller City Secretary Andrea Cunningham IT Director Jason Weinstock Planning Director Tory Carpenter PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Crosson 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 presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By law no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens. Planning & Zoning Commission September 26, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 No one spoke 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 August 8, 2023, Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting minutes. 2. Denial of SUB2023-0031: an application for the Gateway Village Preliminary Plat for a 97.44 acre tract out of the Philip A. Smith and C.H. Malott Surveys located north of the intersection of Drifting Wind Run and US 290. Applicant: Christopher A. Reid, P.E. 3. Denial of SUB2023-0034: an application for the Lunaroya Subdivision Final Plat for an approximately 70.00-acre tract of land located on Silver Creek Road out of the M.D. Raper Survey. Applicant: Richard Pham, Doucet and Associates 4. Denial of SUB2023-0038: an application for the Ranch at Caliterra Final Plat for a 200.024 acre tract located west of the Caliterra Subdivision out of the Benjamin F. Hannah Survey. Applicant: Bill E. Couch, Carlson Brigance, and Doering, Inc. A motion was made by Commissioner Strong to approve Consent Agenda Items 2 – 4. Commissioner Foster seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. A motion was made by Commissioner Strong to approve Consent Agenda Item 1. Commissioner Crosson seconded the motion which carried 5 to 0 to 1, with Commissioner Bourguignon abstaining. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORTS 5. Planning Department Report Tory Carpenter presented the report which is on file. 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. Planning & Zoning Commission September 26, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 UPCOMING MEETINGS Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings October 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. October 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. November 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. November 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings October 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) October 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) November 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.(CC & BOA) November 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Strong to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Foster seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission September 26, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3