CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS

Presented By: Amanda Padilla, City Planner

Topics of Discussion

Water Reclamation Expansion Permit

Residential Development

Commercial Development

Transportation

Historic Preservation

Parks and Community Services

Planning

Associations, Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Dripping Springs Water Reclamation Expansion Update

• The City has received the needed wastewater expansion permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

• The City was awarded funding from the Texas Water Development Board for the project in 8/19

• The City is currently in the easement acquisition and design phase for the expansion

• Construction Phase is estimated to start in 12 months

• This permit represents the culmination of a long-term vision and goal of the City to lessen the reliance on ground water and treated surface water for irrigation. With the expansion to the City’s Water Reclamation Plant, many new and existing developments in Dripping Springs will instead use the reclaimed water from the plant to irrigate open spaces, parkland and landscaping. Currently, the Caliterra Development is utilizing on average 65,000 gpd of reclaimed water for these types of uses.

Residential Development: Big Sky Ranch Subdivision

• 200.4 Acres, east of Founders Memorial Park• Annexed into City Limits and zoned as a PDD, which

reflects an approved development agreement• Single family residences and related structures; parks,

sports and playground facilities; water and wastewater facilities; amenities centers.

• Development limited to 50% impervious cover• Developer donated approximately 4 acres of additional

land to Founders Memorial Park, and will construct additional parking near the Pound House, and is currently constructing improvements to Founders Park Rd. and will construct improvements to RR 12

• Home sizes 1650 - 3500 sq. ft. • Cost $250,000 - $450,000

Residential Development: Driftwood Golf and Ranch Club

• Approximately 1,061 Acres, along Farm to Market 1826• Master-planned mixed-use community• Residential, commercial, and recreational uses,

together with Open Space, and a Private Golf Course• Approximately 443 acres of Open Space, including

greenbelts, irrigation, the Golf Course, and agricultural/landscaped areas

• Development of Commercial uses shall be subject to site development regulations applicable to the City’s General Retail (GR) zoning districto Permitted land uses such as resort, spa,

restaurant, entertainment, offices, salon, bakery, clothing, art galleries, antique sales, artisan studios, winery, and microbrewery and distillery

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT: BELTERRA MULTI-FAMILY & NEW COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES

• Multi-family developmento 233 Units: 1 bedrooms (107), 2 bedrooms

(98), 3 bedrooms (16), townhomes (9), and carriage houses (3)

• New Commercial Businesses in Belterra:o James Averyo Westlake Dermatologyo Ginger Sushio Jason’s Delio Simply Phohouso Tomlinsons Pet Storeo Belterra Hampton Inno Total Mens Health

Commercial DevelopmentSpring Bluff• Located at the intersection of Mercer

St. and Bluff St.• Project originally developed 2001• 2010 City sewer became available

allowing for additional development• Proposed building D consists of office

space, tasting room, and associated parking lot

Mercer Street Warehouse - Old Mercer Street Dance Hall

• Mercer St Art• The Curated Cottage• Grawlix Cocktail Lounge• Available Commercial Space

Commercial DevelopmentWindmill Center Phase 1,2, and 3 136 Drifting Wind Run • Le Vacher, French Brasserie• Site Development Permit issued for:

o Restaurant – 7510 sq. ft.o Retail – 26,958 sq. ft.o Office – 6000 sq. ft.

Headwaters Commercial• Approximately 127 acres mixed use development

o 150,000 sq. ft. of Commercial o 50,000 sq. ft. of Officeo (2) Hotelso Outdoor Green Space

• Annexed into City Limits and zoned as a PDD• Construction of additional roads to access the site• Project currently under construction for the

proposed new streets and utility improvements

OTHER COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS: PROJECTS UNDER SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW OR CONSTRUCTION

• 249 Sportsplex Dr. o 13,000 sq. ft. commercial multi-tenant

shell building

• 5330 Bell Springs Rd.o San Luis Spirits Facility Expansiono 7,200 sq. ft. distilling buildingo 2,614 sq. ft. visitors centero Additional parking areas

• HEB Curbside Expansion

• Texas Regional Bank – 700 W Highway 290

• Sotto Voce – 209 Creek Roado 13,370 sq. ft. Office Space

• ESD #6 Fire Station #74 – 2450 BelterraDrive

• Sports Park Offices – 271 Sports Parko 3,888 sq. ft. Office Space

• Ghost Note Brewing (ETJ) – 23663 Ranch Road 12o Brewery Located within our ETJ

Transportation Committee• The Transportation Committee is a seven-member

advisory committee tasked with representing various citizen groups and their interests as part of the City Council’s greater discussion of transportation, its planning, and its improvements.

• The Committee is responsible for assessing the community’s transportation needs and priorities, and for drafting a Transportation Master Plan/ Thoroughfare Plan for City Council recommendation.

• A Thoroughfare Plan displays the proposed general alignments for the extensions of existing collector and arterial roadways and planned new roadways. It is important to note that the actual alignments of these roadways will likely vary somewhat from this plan and will be determined through the subdivision development process and the preliminary engineering phase of design.

• Generally, Cities do not Build new roads, Cities rely on new development to construct new Transportation Facilities.

Transportation: Projects and Plans • Dripping Springs is currently in the process of

updating our Master Transportation Plan

• Goals of a Transportation Plan:

o Meet the future mobility needs of the City

o Identify deficiencies in the existing transportation network

o Develop a Master Transportation plan that builds on the recommendations from the City of Dripping Springs Comprehensive Plan and Hays County Transportation Plan

o Identify opportunities for improved connectivity throughout the City of Dripping Springs

o Identify preliminary alignments and right-of way needs for future transportation facilities

o Leverage available funding for projects that improve transportation efficiency and safety throughout Dripping Springs

• Many of the proposed arterial and collector streets identified on the Thoroughfare Plan, especially in the ETJ, will likely not be needed or constructed within the next 20 or 30 years.

Transportation: Projects and Plans

• Sportsplex Sidewalk improvementso City Received a grant from the Texas

Department of Transportation (TXDOT) in 2018 for Infrastructure improvements for sidewalks

o The grant will allow for the construction of a new pedestrian pathway for SAFE walking to school & everyday activities by eliminating GAPS in existing routes

o Currently the City is in the Design stage of the project, once the project reaches 100% design (est. June) TXDOT will bid out the project and begin construction

Transportation: Projects and Plans

• Old Fitzhugh Road Plano The Concept Plan was approved by City

Council on August 21, 2018o The City is currently working on

identifying Grant funding to improve Sidewalk Connectivity, Safety, Traffic Flow, and Drainage issues

o It will remain a two-lane road and will complement the improvements made on Mercer Street several years ago

o The plan has an eight-foot wide walking trail on one side of the road, and the road will have curbs on one side to direct water flow into the natural drainage areas

Historic Preservation

• New Historic District Logo

• Working on a new Historic Site Brochure that will showcase the three Historic Districts: Mercer Street, Hays Street, and Old Fitzhugh Rd, and a few of our important Historic Landmarks

■ New Street Signs placed in the Mercer Street Historic District, more to come in other districts

PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES: PLANS & EVENTS

Program Offerings

• Aquatics American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR/FIRST AID, Babysitters Course Training, Learn-to-swim Lessons, Swimming Club & Water Aerobics

• Youth Programs

o Coyote Kids Nature Day Camp for ages 5-15 (Counselor in Training 12 - 15 year olds). On-line Registration will begin in early February. Features include thematic weeks, age appropriate groups and small ratios. Location DSRP, M-F, 11 weeks of camp 7:30am-5:30pm (before and after care available) beginning 1st week of June 2020

o Tween Scene: Summer program for kids ages 11-15, Drop-In, Dances, Competitions, Themes, Movies, etc. Weekly on Wednesday evenings (along with Skate Night at the DSRP)

o Tot Time: School Year, 2020 – 2021 for Tots & their care givers, self-guided, large motor and social skill development, drop-in fee of $3 per kiddo (caregivers are free) Tuesdays & Thursdays

Parks and Community Services Department Changed their Mission statement

“It is our mission to foster community by preserving parks and open space; by connecting people to our natural resources and cultural history; by offering programs and events.”

PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES: PLANS & EVENTS

• Currently promoting the It’s Time Texas Health and Fitness Challenge

• Improvements in the parks

• Founders pool will be getting a new fence and resurfacing

• Reminder that we have the Farmers Market every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. at the Triangle. Moving during the Winter Days to Dripping Springs Ranch Park from January 29 to March 25

• The Parks & Community Services Department relocation to Dripping Springs Ranch Park

• The City received Platinum award for Scenic City Certification

Planning Department: Next Steps & Projects • Recent updates:

Site Development and Subdivision Ordinance

Updated the regulations to align with the New State Regulations/ Texas House Bill 3167 to allow staff review and approval and streamline the public notification process

Changes will streamline the development process and reduce staff time/costs reviewing projects

Exterior Design and Architectural Standards Ordinance

Updated the regulations to align with Texas House Bill 2439

Amended regulations for the building products/materials used in construction or renovation of residential or commercial buildings

Building Code Updates

2018 International Residential Code

2018 International Building Code

2018 International Mechanical Code

2018 International Plumbing Code

2018 International Energy Conservation Code

*2018 International Fire Code (Enforced by the North Hays County ESD No. 6) with City Amendments

2017 National Electrical Code

• Next Steps/Projects: The following ordinances will be reviewed to ensure goals and objectives of the city are being satisfied, that regulations are providing the desired effects, limit negative impacts of new development, and provide for regulations of new and emerging development typeso Fee Scheduleo Parkland Dedicationo Water Quality Protection Ordinanceo Zoning Ordinanceo Comprehensive Plan

• Planning regulations need continuous updating due to changing technologies, population changes, and development trends

ASSOCIATIONS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

• The City has multiple boards, commissions, and committees which assist the City Council in making decisions that are in the best interest of the community

• The City is always taking applications for individuals who wish to serve the community

• Interested parties can pick up an application at City Hall or get on city website

• The City has the following Boards, Committees, and Commissions:

oEconomic Development CommitteeoEmergency Management CommissionoFarmers Market Association BoardoFounders Day CommissionoHistoric Preservation CommissionoParks & Recreation CommissionoPlanning & Zoning CommissionoTax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 & No. 2 BoardoUtility CommissionoTransportation Committee

THANK YOUPlanning@cityofdrippingsprings.com

City Hall, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX512-858-4725