Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers 511 Mercer Street – Dripping Springs, Texas Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 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 6:01 p.m. Commission Members present were: Mim James, Chair Tammie Williamson, Vice Chair Doug Crosson Douglas Shumway Commission Members absent were: Christian Bourguignon Eugene Foster Evelyn Strong Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: Planning Director Tory Carpenter City Attorney Laura Mueller Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani Deputy City Secretary Cathy Gieselman Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair James led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A member of the public who wishes to address the Commission regarding items on the posted agenda may do so at Presentation of Citizens. For items posted with a Public Hearing, the Commission requests that members of the public hold their comments until the item is presented for consideration. Members of the public wishing to address matters not listed on the posted agenda may do so at Presentation of Citizens. Speakers are allotted two (2) minutes each and 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. Speakers are encouraged to sign in to speak, but it is not required. By law no action shall be taken during Presentation of Citizens. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. Planning & Zoning Commission April 23, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 BUSINESS AGENDA 1. Public hearing and recommendation regarding ZA2024-001: an application for a zoning map amendment from Single Family/Low Density (SF-1) to Local Retail (LR) for the 575 Old Fitzhugh Rd. Applicant: McKena Strobel a. Applicant Presentation – Applicant Brian Strobel was available for questions. No presentation was provided. b. Staff Report – Tory Carpenter presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the application. c. Public Hearing – No one spoke during the Public Hearing. d. Recommendation – A motion was made by Commissioner Shumway to recommend City Council approval of ZA2024-001: an application for a zoning map amendment from Single Family/Low Density (SF-1) to Local Retail (LR) for the 575 Old Fitzhugh Rd. as presented. Vice Chair Williamson seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 2. Public hearing and recommendation regarding ZA2024-002: an application for a zoning map amendment from Agriculture (AG) to Government/Utility/Institutional (GUI) for the St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church located at 230 Post Oak Drive. Applicant: Jon Thompson a. Applicant Presentation – Applicant was not present. b. Staff Report – Tory Carpenter presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the application. c. Public Hearing – No one spoke during the Public Hearing. d. Recommendation – A motion was made by Vice Chair Williamson to recommend City Council approval of ZA2024-002: an application for a zoning map amendment from Agriculture (AG) to Government/Utility/Institutional (GUI) for the St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church located at 230 Post Oak Drive as presented. Commissioner Crosson seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 3. Approval of the February 27, 2024, Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Crosson to approve the February 27, 2024, Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting minutes. Vice Chair Williamson seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. Planning & Zoning Commission April 23, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 PLANNING REPORTS Reports listed are on file and available for review upon request. The Commission may provide staff direction; however, no action shall be taken. 4. Planning Department Report CLOSED SESSION The Commission has the right to adjourn into closed session on any item on this agenda and at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by law or by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation With Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits), and 551.087 (Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations), and 551.089 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits). Any final action or vote on any Closed Session item will be taken in Open Session. The Commission did not meet in Closed Session. UPCOMING MEETINGS Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings May 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. June 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. July 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings May 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) May 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) June 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) June 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) ADJOURN A motion was made by Vice Chair Williamson to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Shumway seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission April 23, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3