Planning & Zoning Commission Special Meeting

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Monday, November 15, 2021 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 James Martin, Vice Chair Doug Crosson John McIntosh Evelyn Strong Tammie Williamson Commissioner Member absent was: Christian Bourguignon Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: City Attorney Laura Mueller City Secretary Andrea Cunningham Planning Director Howard Koontz Planning Assistant Warlan Rivera IT Coordinator Misty Dean Communications & Marketing Director Lisa Sullivan Utility Commission Chair Chuck Miller 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 Planning & Zoning Commission November 15, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 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. Kathy Greer spoke in support of the proposed moratorium and expressed concerns regarding traffic, density of development and the ability of the city to maintain its hill country living experience. BUSINESS 1. Public Hearing, Discussion, and Recommendation on an Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas ("City") enacting a Temporary Moratorium on the Acceptance, Authorization, and Approvals necessary for the Subdivision, Site Planning, Development, or Construction in the City Limits and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, providing for Findings of Fact, Definitions, Applicability, Purpose, Enactment, Duration, Extension, Exceptions, and Exemptions, Determination and Appeals, Repealer, Severability, Enforcement, Effective Date, and Proper Notice and Meeting. a. Staff Report – Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. b. Public Hearing – No one spoke during the Public Hearing. c. Moratorium Ordinance – A motion was made by Vice Chair Martin to recommend City Council approval of n Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas ("City") enacting a Temporary Moratorium on the Acceptance, Authorization, and Approvals necessary for the Subdivision, Site Planning, Development, or Construction in the City Limits and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, providing for Findings of Fact, Definitions, Applicability, Purpose, Enactment, Duration, Extension, Exceptions, and Exemptions, Determination and Appeals, Repealer, Severability, Enforcement, Effective Date, and Proper Notice and Meeting. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. 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. 2. Consultation with City Attorney related to planning matters, wastewater capacity, comprehensive plan, and processes related to approvals. 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney. The Commission did not meet in Executive Session. Planning & Zoning Commission November 15, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 UPCOMING MEETINGS Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings November 23, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. December 14, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. December 28, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings November 16, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) November 22, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. (Special CC) December 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) December 21, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) ADJOURN A motion was made by Vice Chair Martin to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Williamson seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. This special meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission November 15, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3