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City council supports workforce housing BY MOSES LEOS III Dripping Springs city officials have thrown their support behind two potential apartment complexes that have applied for federal tax credits to help create workforce housing. Earlier this month, the Dripping Springs City Council approved resolutions in support of applications filed by the Western
Springs and Merritt Headwaters developments for low-income housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). Both developments want to build apartment complexes within the Dripping Springs city limits. Michelle Fischer, Dripping Springs City Administrator, said the resolutions are one step toward the possibility of offering
“We hear from employers often how hard it is to find employees. It’s hard to find a place to afford here, especially if you’re an entry level worker.” – Michelle Fischer, Dripping Springs city administrator
more affordable housing options in the city. “We need both of them. We
hear from employers often how hard it is to find employees. It’s hard to find a place to afford
here, especially if you’re an entry level worker,” Fischer said. Western Springs is a proposed apartment complex that is to be two stories, which falls in line with current city ordinance. Laura Myrick, principal with BETCO Consulting, LLC, said Western Springs is a proposed 72-unit development located along U.S. 290 near city hall that
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P&Z runs over food truck idea Rules
Committee action stalls possible drive thru in Dripping Springs BY MOSES LEOS III Having lived in Los Angeles for a time, business owner Juan Chan said he has been around food trucks for a “long time.” With an impending move to Dripping Springs on the horizon, Chan last year opened the LeMuse Coffee Bar food trailer in order to bring a new option to the city. But plans to implement a drive-thru for LeMuse hit a wall after the Dripping Springs Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) denied Chan’s request for a special exception from current city ordinance. Now Chan contemplates what his next move will be. But for city leaders, possible traffic concerns and the possibility of setting a precedent led them to their decision. Chan’s drive-thru is one piece of a plan to potentially create a new food truck park on roughly two acres he is leasing along U.S. Highway 290 near Mighty Tiger Lane. Chan applied for the special exception to the city’s current ordinance, which doesn’t allow mobile food vendors to have drive-thrus. Jon Thompson, who presented Chan’s item at the Feb. 28 P&Z meeting, said the drive-thru wouldn’t have a “squawk box”. Thompson said the plan was to apply for the exemption first, then a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow five food trucks to operate for more than 10 days per month, which is required per city ordinance. Chan said he planned to create a park with ethnically diverse food options. He added the reason for the drive-thru was to allow parents with children to avoid having to leave their cars, take their children out of the car and cross traffic entering the food park lot. Chan said in a later
for short term rentals? BY MOSES LEOS III
With the possibility of shortterm rentals popping up in Dripping Springs, city officials are crafting new rules regulating them. That process began earlier this month when the Dripping Springs Planning and Zoning (P&Z) commission took up an amendment to the city’s current zoning ordinance. Within the potential amendment, which was ultimately tabled for a future meeting, city officials sought to create rules for operating Short Term Rentals (STR) and establish under which zoning classification they would fall. Currently, the city’s ordi-
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Dripping Springs business owner Juan Chan presents a cup of coffee at his food truck, which is located along U.S. Highway 290. Chan’s idea for a possible drive thru for his food truck was halted after the Dripping Springs Planning and Zoning Commission denied a special exception request.
Thompson said the plan was to apply for the exemption first, then a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow five food trucks to operate for more than 10 days per month, which is required per city ordinance. interview the drive-thru idea is something “all his customers want.” “It’s more convenient. They
have to drop off their kids. I’m in between so many different schools and daycares,” Chan said.
Chan’s food truck idea received support from Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sherrie Parks, who asked P&Z to support small businesses. Several of Chan’s customers advocated for the drive-thru. Bill Warren, owner of Pig Pen BBQ food trailer and a food park where LeMuse currently operates, said he supported Chan’s drive-thru plan if it
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Gated homes, resort housing get OK BY MOSES LEOS III
Fast and furry-ous
Dripping Springs city leaders are moving forward toward the creation of two municipal utility districts (MUDs). Earlier this month, the Dripping Springs City Council approved a resolution consenting to the creation of the Driftwood 552 project, which is located near the FM 967 and FM 1826 intersection. City leaders also approved a resolution consenting to the creation of Vineyards 150 a proposed MUD located along FM 150 in Driftwood. Ginger Faught, Dripping Springs deputy city administrator, said the Driftwood project is creating its own district in order to have bonding powers to place infrastructure. Dripping Springs is not supplying water service to the Driftwood 552 project, but will supply treated effluent to the development, Faught said. Faught said the city has
Emily Shryock competed with her dog Morey in the intro weavers agility competition Friday, March 3 at the K-9 Xpress NADAC trial. The annual competition was held at Dripping Springs Ranch Park over the weekend. See more photos of the event online at www. HaysNewsDispatch. com. PHOTO BY LESLEY DE LEON
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Groups ask for no-discharge solution STAFF REPORT
Six citizen environmental groups have submitted a letter to Austin city leaders asking them to continue negotiations with Dripping Springs for a potential no-discharge solution. The letter came as the six organizations, which include Protect Our Water (POW) and the Save our Springs Alliance (SOS), reasserted their opposition to the city’s discharge
permit that was originally addressed in an October 2016 letter. According to a press release, the letter was sent in light of a “possible settlement agreement between Austin and Dripping Springs” and new information on potential impacts to endangered species. The groups, according to the release, believe the proposal between Austin and Dripping Springs is “far too weak on several points” and that it could allow sewage discharge
into Onion Creek. Dripping Springs in 2015 applied with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a Texas Pollutant Disposal Elimination Systems (TPDES) permit to expand its wastewater facilities for up to 995,000 gallons. TCEQ issued a draft permit in 2016 and held a public hearing meeting on the item in November 2016. In January, the City of Dripping Springs said in a release the City of Austin’s
Watershed Protection Department modeled the city’s proposed beneficial reuse program. According to the city, preliminary findings indicated the city’s plan “meets the criteria” Austin evaluated potential impacts on quality of water in Onion Creek. But the groups cite a recently released U.S. Fish and Wildlife letter to the EPA regarding the city’s permit, which recommended a no-discharge solution. The letter addressed
several areas of concern, including the potential impact discharge could have on endangered salamanders in Onion Creek. The groups claim the settlement is being “rushed” due to legislative pressure. However, they did not offer any evidence to support their claim. “The coalition points out that there are several more steps before any permit would be approved and premature settlement would be unwise,” the letter stated.
Letter to the Editor A big ‘thank you’ to Dripping Springs D ear Dripping Springs community, friends, and family, A big thank you to our community! Kirk & I first sat on the bench in front of the Post Office on Mercer Street in 1988 when we moved to a home on Creek Road. Mercer Street was a quiet, sleepy, downtown street with most of the activity taking place at Rippy’s. Kirk remembers the stop sign at RR 12 and 290 years
before. Both our boys received haircuts from Mr. Applewhite & Mr. Edwards at The Barbershop. Since those days, we’ve watched the town grow and change, and we’ve made numerous friends in our community. I’ve been fortunate to work in the city since 2001. Our hearts are full of your love and support shown at Hudson’s on Mercer Street in February for Kirk’s fundraiser. The funds raised will “Help Kirk Soar Again”
and assist with payment for Stem Cell treatment out of the country for his Multiple Sclerosis. We thank each of you that donated your time, talent, and money. The turn-out of friends, family & the citizens of Dripping Springs and the $12,000+ raised was more than we could have ever imagined! A special thank you to our friends Pam, Kathy, & DorRae - they organized the venue, the food, the bands that provided live
music and the items for the silent auction. Thank you to all the local musicians that performed – Micah Wagner, Braydon Zink & Madison Rodges, The Hill Country Ramblers, Alex Dormant, West of Waterloo, Gypsy Wind, Bob Slaughter & Laughing Waters, Chad & Natasha Hudson, and The Kyle Sisters. Thank you Mi Ranchito for the delicious BBQ and Chad & Natasha for hosting the event at Hudson’s. Kirk is confident the
Stem Cell treatment will help alleviate many of his symptoms. Our family welcomes the hope & faith you have restored in Kirk. I hope you all will take time to visit your family & friends that suffer from a neurological illness – MS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and other illnesses that affect brain processing are challenging for everyone. We appreciate and love you all! Kirk, Laurie, Derek, and Evan Smith
Myrick said Western Springs is aware of Merritt and they understand the competitive nature of the program. She said if they
are not successful, they could continue conversations with the city to look at other avenues for development. They could
also consider reapplying. “If it’s our development or theirs, the winner we would want to be is Dripping Springs,” Myrick said.
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could have two and three along so far. Any potential bedroom units. apartment complex built Myrick said Western would join The Springs Springs would have an apartments, which were approximate mix of 25 recently annexed into the percent market value city limits. apartments and 75 perBoth Merritt and cent income restricted Western Springs applied units. for nine percent housing She said the location tax credit program, which was selected due to its is the more competitive proximity to amenities. of two programs offered In addition, by TDHCA. the location Myrick said “This is could be the Internal close to job Revenue the most opportuniService ties, which successful administers could allow the tax credit program future resiprogram. dents to be The credits on putting close to their are awarded jobs. housing for to eligible “A lot of participants workforce businesses to offset a in Dripping portion of men and Springs their federal have had a women who tax liability difficult time in exchange don’t make for the promaintaining employment duction or enough and finding preservation employees,” of affordmoney yet Myrick said. able rental She housing, to buy a added many according to big home entry-level the TDHCA employees ... This is a website. who work Myrick in Dripping far cry from said the proSprings have gram differs subsidized from Section to live in South Austin, 8, or subsihousing.” Buda or San dized, housMarcos. ing as there – Laura Myrick, Those emprincipal with BETCO is a public ployees often and private Consulting, LLC find jobs partnership. closer to their She also said residences and away from the housing tax credits Dripping Springs. program is not affiliated “That doesn’t seem with the U.S. Department like a far commute, but of Housing and Urban when you think about it, Development. it’s a ways away for a lot of Additionally, residents people,” Myrick said. must meet certain guideMerritt-Headwaters, lines regarding income in to be located on the order to be selected. northside of U.S. 290, “This is the most sucis a proposed 80-unit cessful program on putapartment complex on ting housing for workforce 7.6 acres along U.S. 290 in men and women who the Headwaters Planned don’t make enough money Development District yet to buy a big home,” she (PDD). said. “This is a far cry from As a result of the PDD, subsidized housing.” Fischer said Merritt is alApplicants are selected lowed to have a three-stobased on criteria such as ry complex. financial feasibility, indiFischer said the procators of local support, posed complex could size and quality of units have a 50-50 split when and amenities provided to it comes to market rate the tenants. versus income-restricted Myrick said Texas units. receives $65 million for The News-Dispatch the tax credit program, reached out to Merritt which is dispersed across Communities for comseveral regions. Only one ment but did not receive a development in Region response as of press time. VII, which includes the Fischer said Western Dripping Springs area, will Springs is the furthest receive tax credits.
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Locals observe Ash Wednesday on Mercer Right, JoAnn Schultz, who lives in High Pointe, and Lena King from Dripping Springs (inset) receive ashes from New Life Lutheran Church Pastor Carmen Retzlaff during the March 1 Ashes on the Go event held near the Barber Shop in Dripping Springs. Those who observe Ash Wednesday had the chance to get ashes before work or at lunch during the event held along Mercer Street in Dripping Springs. Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the lenten season.
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LAGNIAPPE Fancy Feathers Poultry Show
This annual show features hundreds of poultry breeds, contests, a silent auction, raffles, concessions and a clucking contest. The event will be held March 11 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 DS Ranch Road. Visit www. fancyfeatherstx.org.
Hill Country Writing Symposium
From March 16-18, meet at the Wimberley Village Library for insight into writing for fiction, nonfiction and poetry as well as sessions on publishing at this new public event. The seminar is presented by the Texas Authors Institute of History, a one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to Texas Authors. See Writing.TexasAuthors. Institute for a list of sessions and schedule.
‘For the Birds’ at DSCL
Meet the birds who visit Dripping Springs during their annual migration at this spring break program for upper elementary, middle school ages and interested adults, presented by Dick and Beth Barham, both Hays County Master Naturalists at the Dripping Springs Community Library. This program will be followed by a create-your-own poster of one bird using various media. Posters may be displayed in the library for a week and then taken home.
Texas Night Sky Festival
Celebrate the Hill Country’s night skies at this annual festival March 18 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Attendees will join in fun citizen science activities, learn from engaging speakers and exhibits, see examples of good lighting for their home or business, view school projects and competition entries focused on protecting the night sky and explore the stars.the night sky and the world around us. This goes hand in hand with increasing
awareness about the type of lighting that provides needed light while it reduces glare, saves money, eliminates light trespass, protects the health and safety of living things, and saves our common view of the night sky. See www. texasnightskyfestival.org for more.
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Women’s Club meeting
The Dripping Springs Women’s Club hosts its monthly meeting Wednesday, March 22 at the Terrace Club at 11:30 am. This month features the club’s annual Style Show when nine area clothing stores present their fashions. Reservations are necessary: womenofds@ gmail.com.
Wimberley Wine Walk
Come out for the Wimberley Wine Walk on Thursday, March 30 from 5-8 p.m. Stroll the streets of downtown Wimberley and sample wines from up to 20 different wineries, and purchase bottles of your favorites. Tickets includes wineglass, a bag of goodies and a map of the locations serving wine and/or food. Registration will be open until March 23. The Wine Walk benefits the Wimberley Community Civic Club and tickets are nonrefundable. This event happens rain or shine. You will be walking over uneven terrain. See wimberleywinewalk. com/ for more info.
Free tax assistance services
Free assistance with income tax preparation is available through the AARP Tax-Aide program at the Dripping Springs Independent School District Administration building and the Wimberley Village Library. In Dripping Springs, volunteers are available on Tuesdays through April 18 except during spring break from 2-7 p.m To make an appointment, leave a message at (512) 858-0954. In Wimberley, volunteers will be available by appointment by calling (512) 590-0893 through April 12. For more info, call (512) 858-0954.
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Sports 16 minutes short
Tigers sensational playoff run ends one step short of state BY MOSES LEOS III
PHOTO BY WAYLAND D. CLARK, WFOTOS.COM
Five minutes and eleven seconds had run off the clock in the final period when Dripping Springs’ senior Nicky Breen made this two-point shot over Corpus Christi’s Will Chayer, but by then the Eagles had a 47-38 lead and would go on to win the 5A Region IV final 58-42. The runner-up finish for Dripping Springs (25-14) was the best season for Tigers’ basketball since 1986.
There was a bittersweet feeling shared by the Dripping Springs Tigers as they walked off the Northside Sports Gym floor in San Antonio Saturday. Players and coaches realized the significance of becoming only the second team in school history to reach the regional final playoff round. But the magic that fueled Dripping Springs’ deepest playoff run in 31 years ran out. Tiger shooting woes in the second half helped the Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial Eagles roll to a 58-42 win and the Class 5A, Region IV title. While the Tigers’ season ended one step short of the state tournament, players held their heads high, understanding how far they had come. “I think everyone is proud. I think that’s why most of us have our heads held high,” Dripping Springs senior Nick Breen said. “We’re a three seed and we were able to come in and make it this far.” Dripping Springs’ second half scoring struggles centered on Veterans Memorial’s ability to stifle Tiger junior forward Richard Milliron, who was fed the ball in the paint with regularity in the first half. Dripping Springs trailed 15-10 after the first quarter, but rallied with the assistance of Milliron to take a 29-26 lead at halftime. Tiger head coach Craig Swannack said Milliron is “automatic” and that as soon as they
PHOTO BY WAYLAND D. CLARK, WFOTOS.COM
Dripping Springs’ Richard Milliron 6’6” looks for a shot under the basket as Veterans Memorial’s 6’8” Will Chayer defends for the Eagles. Milliron, with 14 points in the game, was the leading scorer for the Tigers in the bitter 58-42 loss in the 5A Region IV final.
“I think everyone is proud. I think that’s why most of us have our heads held high ... We’re a three seed and we were able to come in and make it this far.” – Nick Breen, Tier senior
got him in motion, “it was going to be good things for us.” Milliron said he took advantage of minimal
coverage in the paint, allowing him to assert his presence and score ten points and snag six rebounds in the first 16
minutes of the game. Milliron finished with a double double, scoring a team high 14 points and 11 boards. “Most of the teams we have played, they’ve doubled, tripled (teamed) or put four guys on me. I’m not sure if they had film, but they weren’t putting as many people,” Milliron said. “I was able to score most of the time.” All of that changed in the second half. Veterans Memorial’s defense began to collapse the paint and force Dripping Springs to shoot from the perimeter. Dripping Springs, however, was unable to find consistent offense elsewhere. Adding to the Tigers’ trouble was an Eagle defense that amped up the pressure, which led to nine Tiger turnovers in the second half. Veterans Memorial fought back to take a 38-36 lead entering the fourth quarter. “Honestly, we tried to get it going in the second half, but we couldn’t seem to find the rhythm we had in the first,” Swannack said. “Credit to Veterans Memorial to adjust and figure out a way to keep us from getting easy buckets.” Tiger shooting woes extended into the final quarter as Dripping Springs was unable to score a point within the first four-plus minutes. Dripping Springs’ struggles allowed the Eagles to swoop in and take control of the game. They did so by attacking the Tigers, drawing fouls and successfully hitting their free throws down
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Tigers earn 7-1 record in weekend action SUBMITTED REPORT The Dripping Springs High School Varsity Lacrosse Team recorded two victories this week, beating Westlake and Round Rock, to improve its season record to 7-1. In a strong team effort, the Tigers beat a tough Westlake team 9-5 Wednesday night. Offensive stand-outs for the game were Gabe Reno, who had four goals with an assist, and Connor Jamail, who had two goals with an assist. Other goals were scored by Tanner Heinchon, Cristian Reno and Caden Louthan. Tanner Heinchon went 15 of 18 on face-offs for the night, and Connor Mogen had 10 goalie saves. The defense gave a huge effort to stave off the Chaps. Earlier in the evening, the junior
varsity team defeated Regents 7-5 with all seven Tiger goals on seven assists. Ryan Watterson scored five goals and Brayden Glass had four assists. On Saturday, the Tigers traveled north to face the Round Rock Dragons. Soggy conditions could not stop the Tigers, who beat the Dragons 14-6. Scoring was lead by Gabe Reno with seven goals and an assist. Also posting points for the Tigers were Heinchon with three goals, Robert Blackmon with two goals and Josh Hays and Nic Austin with one each. Heinchon won 23 of 24 face-offs while Mogen stopped 10 in the pipes. The Dripping Springs junior varsity team also defeated Round Rock 114. The Tiger junior varsity lacrosse squad is 7-0 on the season.
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DSHS Tiger Lax Captains Connor Jamail, Tanner Heinchon, Cameron Howorth, and Gabe Reno.
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Education
Rodney the Robot by Jacob Pederson
Sunsations by Emily Dart
In the Garden by Catarina Covatta
Tiger artists move ahead to state ALL-REGION MEDALISTS
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Last weekend, 40 out of 44 entries submitted by Dripping Springs High School students at the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) received all-area medals and three achieved all-region honors, which qualifies them to move on to the state competition in April. The state qualifiers are Catarina Covatta, Jacob Pederson, and Emily Dart.
Isabelle Avena Jade Berry Payton Berry Vasi Bjeletich Keela Burgeson Emilia Chavez Abby Cloud Sarah Collins
Catarina Covatta Bryce Crane Skylar Daniel Sarah Davison Morgan Dunham London Farris Rachel Fournier Ella Gardner Cayla Gillis
Allie Haberman Royce Heflin (2) Sydney Hetherington Katie Hilton (2) Jade Howe Miranda McShan Katie Olsen Estee Revill Shelby Robinson
Jessica Bymes Emily Dart Stephany Duarte Hailey Kirkup Lewis Madison Jacob Pederson Emma Rodrigue Jae Wills Mia Zaia
Hi-Steppers earn honors at Classic competitions SUBMITTED REPORT The Dripping Springs High School Hi-Steppers have completed their competitive season with multiple honors. At the Vista Ridge Classic, senior soloist Lauren Mamrosh and the duet of Sage Handley and Natalie Green placed first in their events. Junior Jillian Bohuslav and freshman Rylee Oldham placed third at their grade levels. DSHS was extremely successful at the Crowdpleasers Hill Country Classic in San Marcos Feb. 18. With an overall team GPA, the Hi-Steppers received the Academic Achievement Excellence Team Award. The Hi-Steppers won the Team Super Sweepstakes Award thanks to scores of 90 or higher from every judge on every routine. DSHS also won Best in Class in the Team
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Tigers honor Texas Independence Day COURTESY PHOTO
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The Hi-Steppers will hold their annual spring show April 28 at 7:30 p.m. and April 29 at both 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. “Bright Lights on Broadway” will be performed at the DSHS auditorium.
Lyrical and Novelty divisions and received the Choreography and Performance Quality
Award in Team Novelty. Officers won Officer Super Sweepstakes for their ratings of 90
and higher and were awarded Best in Class in Officer Lyrical and Modern. Officers also won the Choreography/ Tech Award in Lyrical and the Choreography Award in Jazz. DSHS was first runner-up for Grand Champion Officers. Lauren Mamrosh was the senior solo winner.
Seventh-graders from Dripping Springs Middle School celebrated Texas Independence Day with a field trip to Dripping Springs Ranch Park where they enjoyed many aspects of Texas culture. Activities like calf roping, the Cotton Eyed Joe, and a mechanical bull gave students hands-on experiences. Seventh-graders take Texas History as their Social Studies course. In photo, students come face to face with a Longhorn steer.
School Briefs DSISD TRUSTEE JOINS LEADERSHIP CLASS Dripping Springs ISD trustee Mary Jane Hetrick joined 34 other school board members from across Texas February 16-18 at the third session of the Leadership TASB class of 2017. Selected by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), the group is participating in a yearlong education leadership study program. These trustees represent school districts of all sizes, with student populations of 1,000 to 159,000, and reflect a similar range of property wealth. Meeting in Austin, the trustees began their session by hearing featured speaker Mark
Elberfeld, president of the Gabriel Center for Servant-Leadership in Atlanta, Georgia. Elberfeld is a recognized authority on leadership training and focused on characteristics of leaders as servants. Other speakers included Kelly McDonald and Harvey Kronberg. McDonald spoke on critical interpretations from the census data and how they impact school decisions, and Kronberg addressed happenings from the 85th Legislature. The class also visited KIPP Austin and learned about one of the state’s largest charter schools. TASB is a voluntary, nonprofit association established in 1949 to serve local Texas school boards. School board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve more than 5.3 million public school students.
HASS MOVES TO STATE Dripping Springs High School student Seeley Haas won the regional Texas Association for Pupil Transportation (TAPT) Bus Safety Speech contest. She delivered a memorized, six minute speech on the topic “My Driver- My Safety Hero” and received a $250 scholarship. She now will advance to the state tournament in April.
WOMEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP The Dripping Springs Women’s Club will award two $500 college scholarships for female students in May. Applications are due by April 10 and can be found at www.dswomensclub.
com or by contacting womenofds@gmail. com.
PEC SCHOLARSHIPS Pedernales Electric Cooperative is offering scholarships to high school and homeschooled seniors in its service area. Applications for the 2017 school year are now available at pec. coop/scholarships. Recipients will be selected based on their applications, including an essay, academic performance, community involvement, extracurricular activities and financial need. This year’s essay prompt asks students: What are some of the biggest challenges teenagers see in their community? What changes or programs would you implement to improve the community in which you live?
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Dripping Springs senior Lane Dominey and other teammates walk solemnly toward the bench after falling to the Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial Eagles in Saturday’s regional final game.
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Continued from pg. 4 the stretch. Veterans Memorial scored 16 of their 20 fourth quarter points from the charity stripe. Leading the Eagles was senior guard Peyton Smith, who scored 21 points and eight rebounds in the game. Breen said the Tigers tried to force Smith to take contested layups, but he was adept at drawing fouls. “He was definitely skilled, so we didn’t want to give him good looks,” Milliron said. “We forced the guards to take contested layups, but they got too many shots
off and we kept fouling them.” While a trip to state wasn’t meant to be, Breen, Milliron and teammates celebrated their success. Milliron said it showed how hard the Tigers worked this season. For Swannack and the senior class, the ability to never doubt themselves helped extend a sensational run. “This means the world to me,” Swannack said. “To watch them bless me with an incredible playoff run and a historic playoff run, I can never replay that.”
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Continued from pg. 1 meant he would forgo the five food trucks. But city staff and P&Z members were concerned about the exception. According to city staff, concerns extended to a “loss of sense of place” if they allowed the drive-thru. Other issues extended to “undesirable impacts” for nearby property owners, such as vehicle exhaust and possible noise from car engines. P&Z and city staff also discussed potential traffic issues along U.S. Highway 290. While the proposed park would be near a traffic signal, commissioners were concerned one or two vehicles could wait in queue on U.S. 290, creating a safety hazard. One P&Z commissioner asked Chan about potentially rerouting his drive-thru, but that could mean a $5,000 to $15,000 additional expense. It would also require permission from the property owner, Chan said. Chan said his property could accommodate 11 vehicles to park, which he felt would allow room for vehicles to wait in queue. Mim James, Dripping Springs P&Z Chairperson, said he
didn’t want to tackle the issue on a “piecemeal basis.” He added it could set a precedent allowing more special exceptions for mobile vendor drive-thrus. “I want to support small businesses. I want you here,” James said on the dais Feb. 28. “But the current ordinance doesn’t allow drive-thrus. We don’t have this arrangement within city limits unless you’re associated with a permanent brick and mortar. Chan said he felt like he “wasted” his month going through the process. He said he spent $500 for the denied variance. He now plans to go to the Dripping Springs City Council for the drive-thru. But Chan also believes food-trucks could be the future of Dripping Springs, as it provides more options. “Dripping Springs needs food options and the way to do it is to not bring big chain (restaurants),” Chan said. “Everyone travels to Austin because there is nothing here in town except for the chain restaurants.” See the plan for the rejected food park online at HaysNewsDispatch.com.
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nance calls for existing regulations to bed and breakfast operations, which usually have the property owner on site. The proposed amendment, according to city documents, would reflect the differences between STRs and B&Bs. Michelle Fischer, Dripping Springs city administrator, said the ordinance came up after the situation presented itself when city officials researched rental facilities that have not paid Hotel Occupancy Taxes (HOT). Dripping Springs lodging facilities must pay a HOT of 7 percent on a room or space costing $15 or more per day. That tax is on top of the state’s 6 percent HOT rate. After searching vacation websites, they found two homes in the Dripping Springs area that were operating as STRs but didn’t pay HOT. Fischer said the two property owners were approached and began to pay HOT. However, city officials planned to establish regulations in order to avoid a “proliferation of unregulated short-term rentals.” The reason, according to city documents, would be to apply city code and ordinances that ensure “general public safety and welfare.” Laura Mueller, Dripping Springs assistant city attorney, said the city drew inspiration for its ordinance after looking at STR regulations in other cities. After ruling out basing its STR policy on Austin’s, which is in litigation, Mueller said the city looked up the regulations within Westlake Hills. Dripping Springs’ proposed ordinance calls for potential STR operators to apply for a one-year permit that’s renewable for a two-year period. STR owners must own the property and show proof of current approval under the HOT program, and conform with current city ordinances. Another regulation includes limiting the total adult guest occupancy to two
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Permits to be issued for one year and renewable for a two-year period Only the owner of a property may receive a shortterm rental or bed and breakfast permit – renters may not apply. Owner must provide proof of ownership, and certified food manager certificate at time of application and not be subject to any outstanding city or state law violations. RVs, manufactured homes, and trailers cannot be used as short-term rental or bed and breakfast. Total adult guest occupancy limited to two times the number of bedrooms to be rented in the permit. Minimum rental period is two consecutive nights – may be amended to one night. Permit holders or designated representative listed in the application shall respond to any emergency or disruption at the residence within one hour and be available to respond in person within a reasonable timeframe. Possible violations include: Rental of a property without obtaining a permit; Knowingly advertising a property or allowing a property to be rented without a valid permit; renting out more bedrooms than listed in permit application. Conditional use permits are not transferable between properties or future owners of property. Permit holders whose property is ineligible for permit due to failure to collect or pay hotel tax or has outstanding code violations shall have permit suspended upon review by City Administrator. Owner has thirty days to remedy the issue or will have permit revoked.
What could happen if you violate the ordinance?
Class-C misdemeanor with fine not to exceed $2,000 Fee for initial short-term rental or bed and breakfast required to be permitted shall be waived if owner shows property has been operating as a bed and breakfast or short-term rental prior to this ordinance being passed; is current in payment of hotel taxes; and certifies there are no outstanding code violations
times the number of bedrooms to be rented in the permit. Mim James, P&Z chairperson, said he liked the occupancy restriction, as STRs wouldn’t have the problem “around college towns where” one person rents the place and has 12 people staying the night. Several concerns were raised over the possible new rules. One issue related to a minimum twonight stay for all STRs. Ben Nash, who owns an AirBnB in the Dripping Springs area, said during public comment requir-
ing a two-night stay could affect reservations for STR operators. Nash said AirBnBs and STRs are popular due to the lack of hotels in the Dripping Springs area. Additionally, he claimed 80 percent of AirBnB guests stay for only one night. Many attend weddings in the area and don’t stay for more than one evening, Nash said. Mim, along with commissioner Evelyn Strong, also favored a one-night stay, primarily for those who use it as a business
Ben Nash, who owns an AirBnB in the Dripping Springs area, said AirBnBs and STRs are popular due to the lack of hotels in the Dripping Springs area. Additionally, he claimed 80 percent of AirBnB guests stay for only one night. and cater to the wedding crowd. Mim proposed the addition of outdoor noise restrictions to the ordinance, as it could be an “irritant for neighbors here.” Commissioners also discussed possible language to exclude properties in certain zoning areas from operating STRs. Properties zoned as single family low and moderate density (SF-1, SF-2) and agricultural (AG) must obtain a conditional use permit (CUP) to operate a STR. Homes zoned as General Retail (GR), Commercial Services (CS) and Historic Overlay (HO) are not required to obtain a CUP. One commissioner advocated for adding a minimum number of days before a property is required to apply to become an STR. City officials, however, said the challenge could become enforcing that law. “If you advertise and don’t have a permit and in a zoning class, it’s a voiolation,” Mueller said. “It’s hard to tell who’s renting, but we can find out who’s advertising.”
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According to a presentation, the development will have low impact on the environment. In addition, the development will focus on rainwater harvesting and have self-contained water and wastewater resources. development is projected to be a single-phase effort with initial improvements in the early part of 2018, with possible sales thereafter, according to city documents. The Driftwood project will also have nine-acre and 50-acre commercial parcels on the property.
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