Horseshoe Bay public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will consider and possibly take action on appointments to several city boards and commissions, including the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and advisory committees. The agenda also includes a resolution to cast votes for Burnet Central Appraisal District directors, an update on the fire department's ISO inspection, and a consent agenda item renewing a water line agreement with Llano County MUD #1. The meeting is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Appointment of three members to the Planning and Zoning Commission and selection of a chair for 2022
• Appointment of members to the Board of Adjustment, Transportation Advisory Committee, Parks Advisory Committee, Broadband Advisory Committee, and Fuchs' House Advisory Committee
• Resolution 2022-04: Casting votes to elect directors for the Burnet Central Appraisal District for 2022-2023
• Update on ISO inspection of the Fire Department
• Consent agenda: Renewal of agreement with Llano County MUD #1 for backup water line interconnection and supply

The Horseshoe Bay City Council made appointments to several boards and commissions, including the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Transportation Advisory Committee, Parks Advisory Committee, Broadband Advisory Committee, and Fuchs' House Advisory Committee. All appointments were approved unanimously. The council also approved a resolution to cast votes for the Burnet Central Appraisal District and returned mailbox POA funds to a non-HSB POA.

• Appointed Brent Lane, Greg Waldron, and John Stafford to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Brent Lane as Planning and Zoning Commission Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Bill Knox, John Minyard, Carla Rowland as regular and Ron Christesson, Frank Gracely Jr., Bill Carrothers, Thom Fairleigh as alternate members to Board of Adjustment (5-0)
• Appointed Jim Babcock as Board of Adjustment Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Mark Bloschock to Transportation Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Mike Widler and Cindee Sharp to Parks Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Jim Clark and Ron Surbuts as regular and Jean Claude Ponzio as alternate to Broadband Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-04 to cast votes for Burnet Central Appraisal District directors (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider appointing an interim City Manager and reviewing a new ordinance regarding tree protection and removal. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel policy revisions, a sign variance for the Phoenix Center, and broadband funding agreements.

• Appointment of an Interim City Manager
• Ordinance 2022-02: Amendments to tree protection and removal regulations
• Sign variance request for a 16' 2" x 10' 2" monument sign at 3340 HWY 71 West
• Interlocal Agreement with Llano County for ARPA Broadband Infrastructure Funding
• Personnel policy revisions regarding compensation and holiday leave

The Horseshoe Bay City Council approved an amended tree protection ordinance (Ordinance 2022-02) that adds definitions and grandfathers existing viable red oak trees. The council also appointed Jeff Koska as Interim City Manager and approved the 2022 holiday schedule without Martin Luther King, Jr. Day but with Veterans Day and New Year's Eve. All votes were 5-0.

• Appointed Jeff Koska as Interim City Manager (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-02 amending tree protection regulations, with added definitions and grandfathering of red oaks (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-03 amending depository accounts delegated authority (5-0)
• Approved personnel policy revision on promotions (5-0)
• Approved 2022 holiday schedule without MLK Day, with Veterans Day and New Year's Eve (5-0)
• Approved all consent agenda items including 2021 tax roll and meeting schedule (5-0)
• Appointed Elsie Thurman as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Appointed Elaine Waddill as Public Information Officer (5-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council is meeting to canvass and tabulate votes from the November 2, 2021 special elections. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, alongside public comment and routine procedural matters.

• Canvass and tabulate votes from the November 2, 2021 special elections

The City Council voted 4-0 to certify and canvass the votes from the November 2, 2021 special elections. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Certified and canvassed Nov. 2 special election results (4-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will hold public hearings and consider multiple ordinances, including a major update to subdivision regulations, a new Transportation Advisory Committee, and fee schedule changes for building, fire, municipal court, traffic, and utility services. The council will also discuss personnel policy revisions, Christmas events, and several consent agenda items, including annual firefighting service agreements and funding requests. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a potential contract with a new developer in the extraterritorial jurisdiction, a donation of real property, and the city manager's evaluation and contract.

• Ordinance 2021-39: Amending Chapter 10 Subdivision Regulation with numerous changes to definitions, design standards, bonds, plat procedures, and street construction standards
• Ordinance 2021-40: Amending Appendix A Fee Schedule for building, fire, municipal court, and traffic fees
• Ordinance 2021-35: Establishing charges and fees for water, sewer, garbage collection, and related utility services
• Ordinance 2022-01: Creating a Transportation Advisory Committee
• Consent agenda includes approval of annual firefighting services agreement with Llano County ESD 4, MUD 1, and Deerhaven WCID

The Horseshoe Bay City Council approved several ordinances and policy revisions, including amendments to subdivision regulations, a new Transportation Advisory Committee, and updates to building, fire, court, traffic, and utility fees. All votes were 5-0. The council also approved consent agenda items and held an executive session with no action taken.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-39 amending subdivision regulations (5-0)
• Approved personnel policy revisions to compensation plan and salary table (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-01 creating Transportation Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-40 updating building, fire, court, and traffic fees (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-35 updating utility fees and charges (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, fire services agreement, investment policy, official newspaper, and funding requests (5-0)

The Board of Adjustment

The Horseshoe Bay Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request by Legacy Housing Corporation to allow a carport to encroach 10 feet into the required 15-foot rear yard setback on Lot K2029 at Stag and 1st Street. Staff recommends denial, citing standard corner-lot requirements and no special circumstances. The meeting also includes public comments and approval of the August 31, 2021 minutes.

• Public hearing on BOA Case No. 2021-11: variance for carport encroaching 10 ft into 15-ft rear setback on Lot K2029, Horseshoe Bay South
• Staff recommends denial of variance, noting a 1-car carport fits within setbacks
• Approval of minutes from August 31, 2021 regular meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved the August 31, 2021 meeting minutes and denied a variance request by Legacy Housing Corporation for a carport encroaching 10 feet into the 15-foot rear yard setback. The variance was denied because it received only 3 votes, short of the required 4 votes. The meeting adjourned without other substantive decisions.

• Approved August 31, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Denied variance for carport encroachment at Stag and 1st Street (3-0, required 4 votes)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2021-2022 budget, ratifying a property tax revenue increase, and levying ad valorem taxes. The council will also consider a major zoning ordinance amendment, a rezoning of 6.39 acres on FM 2147, and a five-year capital improvement plan. Several routine consent agenda items, including interlocal agreements and personnel policy updates, are also scheduled for approval.

• Adoption of FY 2021-2022 budget and property tax levy
• Ratification of property tax revenue increase for FY 2022
• Ordinance 2021-36: extensive amendments to zoning regulations (Article 14)
• Ordinance 2021-37: rezoning 6.39 acres at 11000 block FM 2147 from C-2 to R-1
• Public hearing on FY 2021-2022 budget

The City Council approved the FY2021-2022 budget, ratified a property tax revenue increase, and set a tax rate of 0.27000 per $100 assessed value, a 10.46% increase. The council also approved zoning amendments, a rezoning, a five-year capital improvement plan, and the consent agenda. A public hearing on subdivision regulations was continued to October 12, 2021.

• Adopted FY2022 budget (Ordinance 2021-33) (5-0)
• Ratified property tax revenue increase for FY2022 (5-0)
• Set property tax rate at 0.27000 per $100, a 10.46% increase (Ordinance 2021-34) (5-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments (Ordinance 2021-36) (5-0)
• Rezoned 6.39 acres at 11000 block of FM 2147 from C-2 to R-1 (Ordinance 2021-37) (5-0)
• Approved Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including interlocal agreements, ordinances, and policies (5-0)
• Continued public hearing on subdivision regulations (Ordinance 2021-39) to October 12, 2021

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Horseshoe Bay Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending to City Council a rezoning of 6.39 acres at the 11000 block of FM 2147 from C-2 General Commercial to R-1 Single Family Residential. The commission will also discuss text amendments to Chapter 14 Zoning Ordinance. The meeting is open to in-person attendance.

• Rezoning 6.39 acres of Lot 2001 from C-2 General Commercial to R-1 Single Family Residential in Zone 3 West, 11000 block FM 2147
• Public hearing and discussion on text amendments to Chapter 14 Zoning, Article 14.02 Zoning Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from August 10, 2021 regular meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend City Council approve rezoning 6.39 acres of Lot 2001 from C-2 General Commercial to R-1 Single Family Residential for residential and equestrian use, with the frontage along FM 2147 remaining commercial. They also voted 4-0 to recommend City Council approve text amendments to Chapter 14 Zoning, Article 14.02 Zoning Ordinance. Minutes from August 10, 2021 were approved 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 4:16 PM.

• Approved minutes of August 10, 2021 regular meeting (4-0).
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning 6.39 acres of Lot 2001 from C-2 to R-1 (4-0).
• Recommended City Council approve text amendments to Chapter 14 Zoning, Article 14.02 (4-0).
• Adjourned meeting at 4:16 PM (4-0).

The Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Brady Meyer to exceed the 15-foot height limit for a boathouse. The applicant proposes a structure 18 feet 4 inches in height to match the aesthetic of their home. City staff has recommended denial of this variance.

• Public Hearing for BOA Case No. 2021-10: request for boathouse height variance at 831 Sunray
• Approval of May 25, 2021, meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing a boathouse to exceed the 15-foot height limit, permitting a height of 18 feet 4 inches on Lot 2-B of Meyer Sunray Plat No. 1.2 (831 Sunray). The board also approved the minutes from the May 25, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved variance for boathouse height to 18'4" (5-0)
• Approved May 25, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council approved revisions to the Development Review Guide and an ordinance amending the building and development fees in the City Code. They also approved a letter of agreement with Vyve Broadband regarding PEG channel access, directed staff to create a lot in Pecan Creek Subdivision to convey to the property owners association, and nominated current members for the Burnet Central Appraisal District Board. A request to appeal a denied building permit was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved Development Review Guide revisions (5-0).
• Approved Ordinance amending Appendix A: Building and Development Fees (5-0).
• Approved Letter of Agreement with Northland Cable Television/Vyve Broadband for PEG channel access (5-0).
• Directed staff to create a lot in Pecan Creek Subdivision and convey it to the Pecan Creek Property Owners Association (5-0).
• Approved Resolution 2021-17 nominating current members for the Burnet Central Appraisal District Board (5-0).
• Approved all consent agenda items, including minutes, drought contingency plan, election ordinances, and code amendments (5-0).
• No action taken on appeal of denied building permit for Herron CPA.
• No action taken after executive session on potential litigation and real property purchase.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget, which includes a projected General Fund revenue of $10,283,250. The meeting also includes a presentation on employee health insurance renewals and discussions regarding the city's long-range plan.

• Proposed FY 2022 budget overview
• Review of property tax rate (current rate is $0.27000/$100)
• Employee health insurance renewal presentation
• Adoption of the City of Horseshoe Bay Long Range Plan
• Discussion of transportation and drainage studies

The City Council held a workshop and took one substantive action: adopting the City of Horseshoe Bay Long Range Plan by a 5-0 vote. All other agenda items, including employee health insurance, city hall facilities, internet update, planning and zoning input, communications committee report, transportation study, drainage study, FY 2022 budget overview, and property tax rate, were discussed but no action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 1:43 PM.

• Adopted the City of Horseshoe Bay Long Range Plan (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting and workshop. The agenda includes a workshop focused on strategies for implementing the city's long range plan.

• Workshop regarding Long Range Plan Implementation Strategies
• Approval of June 1, 2021, meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Review and Recommendations to the Long Range Comprehensive Plan dated August 10, 2021, with a 4-0 vote. The recommendations cover growth management, zoning map updates, small lots, gateways, drainage, and heritage tree protection. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 1, 2021 meeting. No public comments were made.

• Approved Review and Recommendations to Long Range Comprehensive Plan (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 1, 2021 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will discuss and possibly act on the proposed 2021 tax rate, a citizen request for safety improvements on Air Park Street including closing Stall Out Street to through traffic, and an amendment to the personnel policy adding paid quarantine leave. The agenda also includes a third-quarter financial report and several consent items, including election-related ordinances and funding requests.

• Proposed 2021 tax rate: staff estimates 8% rollback rate at $0.28261 per $100 valuation; current rate is $0.27000
• Request to close Stall Out Street to through traffic and add signage/markings on Air Park Street
• Ordinance 2021-24: special election on sales tax changes (1.25% adoption, 0.50% abolition, 1.75% adoption, 0.25% reauthorization)
• Ordinance 2021-23: ordering general election for Mayor and two Council seats on Nov 2, 2021
• Approval of contracts for election services with Llano and Burnet counties

The council voted 5-0 to propose a maximum tax rate of $0.28261 per $100 valuation for the FY2022 budget, with the final rate to be set on September 21, 2021. It also approved safety improvements on Air Park Street, including closing Stall Out Street to through traffic, and added paid quarantine leave to the personnel policy. All consent agenda items were approved except Ordinance 2021-24, which was considered separately and passed, ordering a special election on November 2, 2021, for a sales tax increase and reauthorization.

• Proposed maximum tax rate of $0.28261 per $100 valuation for FY2022 budget (5-0)
• Approved safety improvements on Air Park Street, including closing Stall Out Street to through traffic (5-0)
• Approved personnel policy amendment adding paid quarantine leave (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-D and F-J (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-24 ordering special election on sales tax increase and reauthorization (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is discussing the draft FY 2022 budget, which projects a balanced General Fund with a total property tax rate of $0.27000, unchanged from FY 2021. The Utility Fund proposes no increases for water or wastewater services, though garbage rates will rise 3.25% per contract. Staff included placeholder figures for a 3% merit increase and 10% health insurance cost increase, with final decisions scheduled for a later workshop. The agenda also includes a discussion on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and merit compensation adjustments.

• FY 2022 General Fund property tax rate proposed at $0.27000 ($0.22830 M&O, $0.04170 I&S), same as FY 2021
• Utility Fund proposes no rate increase for water or wastewater services
• Garbage rates proposed to increase 3.25% per contract with Waste Management
• Placeholder budget includes 3% merit increase ($182,250) and 10% health insurance cost increase ($114,750)
• One new full-time Maintenance Operator position requested in the Utility Fund ($74,250 salary & benefits)

The City Council held a budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2022 budget, property tax rate, sales and use tax, merit compensation adjustments, City Hall, and ARPA update, but took no action on any item. Staff presented budget details, and the workshop adjourned with a 4-0 vote.

• No action taken on the proposed FY 2022 budget
• No action taken on the FY 2022 property tax rate
• No action taken on sales and use tax
• No action taken on merit compensation adjustments
• No action taken on City Hall discussion
• No action taken on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update
• Adjourned the workshop at 3:52 PM (4-0 vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Horseshoe Bay Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss Long Range Plan implementation strategies. The meeting is open to the public, with a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Workshop on Long Range Plan implementation strategies
• Public comments limited to three minutes
• Meeting at City Council Chambers, #1 Community Drive

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on the annual Builders and Contractors Forum. The agenda contains only this single business item, with no other substantive matters listed.

• Discussion of the Annual Builders and Contractors Forum

The City Council met and held an annual Builders and Contractors Forum, discussing topics like drainage, real estate stats, and city services. No formal action was taken on any item. The meeting adjourned with a 4-0 vote.

• Held annual Builders and Contractors Forum with discussion only, no action taken
• Adjourned meeting with 4-0 vote

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning 27.35 acres in Zone 3 West (Stonehouse tract) and Zone 12 Summit Rock from commercial/development reserve to R-6 residential, prohibiting apartments. They will also vote on budget amendments, a building permit extension, sign code changes, and appoint a subcommittee member. Several informational presentations and reports are scheduled.

• Rezoning of 16.05 acres (Stonehouse) and 11.30 acres (Summit Rock) to R-6, apartments prohibited
• Budget amendments: General Fund +$68,500 ending balance, Utility Fund -$269,500
• 3rd building permit extension for 100 Lighthouse Drive
• Sign code amendments (Chapter 3, Article 3.06)
• Appoint council member to Public Funds for Public Purposes Subcommittee

The Horseshoe Bay City Council approved Ordinance 2021-21, rezoning 16.05 acres in Zone 3 West (Stonehouse Tract) from C-2 General Commercial to R-6 Apartments, Townhouse and Cottages (specifically prohibiting apartment use) and 11.30 acres in Zone 12 Summit Rock from DR-Development Reserve to the same R-6 designation. The vote was 5-0. The council also approved a 3rd building permit extension for 100 Lighthouse Drive for 180 days at a fee of $20,000, and adopted amendments to the FY 2021 budget and sign regulations.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-21, rezoning 16.05 acres (Stonehouse Tract) and 11.30 acres (Summit Rock) to R-6, prohibiting apartment use, 5-0
• Approved Ordinance 2021-18, amending the FY 2021 budget, 5-0
• Approved a 180-day building permit extension for 100 Lighthouse Drive for a $20,000 fee, 5-0
• Approved Ordinance 2021-22, amending sign regulations in Chapter 3, 5-0
• Appointed Jerry Gray to the Public Funds for Public Purposes Subcommittee, 5-0
• Approved consent agenda items: minutes from May 11, 18, and 25, 2021, and amendments to Personnel Policies, 5-0

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Horseshoe Bay Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop on long-range plan implementation and a regular meeting with a public hearing on a request to rezone 27.35 acres (the Stonehouse tract and part of Summit Rock) from C-2 General Commercial and DR-Development Reserve to R-6 Apartments, Townhouse and Cottages, with apartments prohibited. The commission will vote on whether to recommend the rezoning to City Council. The agenda also includes approval of the May 4, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and recommendation on rezoning 16.05 acres from C-2 to R-6 in Zone 3 West (Stonehouse tract)
• Public hearing and recommendation on rezoning 11.30 acres from DR to R-6 in Zone 12 Summit Rock
• Proposed ordinance prohibits apartment use on the 27.35 acres
• 1.5-acre and 2.67-acre tracts to remain C-2 General Commercial
• Workshop on Long Range Plan Implementation Strategies

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a workshop on long-range plan implementation and a regular meeting. The commission unanimously recommended that City Council approve rezoning 16.05 acres from C-2 to R-6 and 11.30 acres from DR to R-6 for the Stonehouse tract. The minutes from May 4, 2021, were approved as written.

• Approved minutes of May 4, 2021, regular meeting (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning Stonehouse tract to R-6 (5-0)

The Board of Adjustment

The Horseshoe Bay Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request by EOL Ranch Ltd. to reduce required setbacks for Lots 102-A and 103-A in the 100 block of Alexis Lane. Staff recommends denial, citing that the applicant has not demonstrated a hardship. The meeting also includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Public hearing on BOA Case No. 2021-08: variance to reduce setbacks for Lots 102-A and 103-A, The Trails of Lake LBJ Replat, 100 block of Alexis Lane
• Staff report recommends denial of the variance request
• Approval of minutes from April 26, 2021 regular meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request by EOL Ranch Ltd. to reduce the setback for Lots 102-A and 103-A of The Trails of Lake LBJ Replat, located in the 100 block of Alexis Lane. The motion passed 5-0. The board also approved the minutes of the April 26, 2021 meeting.

• Approved variance to reduce setback for Lots 102-A and 103-A (5-0)
• Approved April 26, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will meet to discuss how the city and local realtors can work together most effectively. No other business items are listed for action on this agenda.

• Discussion regarding collaboration between the City and area Realtors

The Horseshoe Bay City Council met on May 25, 2021, with a quorum of three members present. The only substantive item was a discussion with area realtors about improving collaboration between the city and real estate professionals; no action was taken. The meeting adjourned with a 3-0 vote.

• Discussed city-realtor collaboration, no action taken
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will hold public hearings and consider several ordinances, including a zoning text amendment to align with property owners association covenants and a rezoning of 0.106 acres on Hi Circle North. They will also discuss appointing a new council member to fill Kent Graham's unexpired term, appointing a mayor pro tem, and awarding a contract for street upgrades. The agenda includes routine consent items and informational reports.

• Ordinance 2021-17: Zoning text amendment to align with POA covenants
• Ordinance 2021-20: Rezone 0.106 acres at 300 block of Hi Circle North from A-1 to R-1
• Resolution 2021-15: Appoint council member for Kent Graham's unexpired term
• Award contract for upgrades to 1.6 miles of existing streets
• Ordinance 2021-19: Allow up to 10 speculative building permits in certain communities

The Horseshoe Bay City Council approved a $1,880,286 contract with Aaron Concrete for upgrades to 1.6 miles of streets, and passed two zoning ordinances: one aligning zoning with POA covenants and another rezoning 0.106 acres on Hi Circle North from A-1 to R-1. The council also appointed Jerry Gray to fill a council vacancy, appointed Elsie Thurman as Mayor Pro Tem, and approved the consent agenda minus one budget item. No action was taken on the development agreement discussed in executive session.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-17 aligning zoning with POA covenants (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-20 rezoning 0.106 acres on Hi Circle North to R-1 (4-0)
• Appointed Camille Reasor to Planning and Zoning Commission (4-0)
• Awarded $1,880,286 street upgrade contract to Aaron Concrete (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-15 appointing Jerry Gray to council (4-0)
• Appointed Elsie Thurman as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-16 on depository accounts (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda except budget amendment item D (5-0)

City Council

This is an informational town hall meeting, not a decision-making session. Mayor Cynthia Clinesmith will present on the City and the 2021 Long Range Plan, followed by an open forum with stations for residents to learn about city services and register for alert systems. No action will be taken.

• Presentation on the 2021 Long Range Plan
• Open forum with stations for Fire, Police, Utilities, Finance/Tax, CivicReady, Development Services, and Public Works
• Residents can register for CIVIC READY and WARN CENTRAL TEXAS alert systems

The Horseshoe Bay City Council held a town hall meeting on May 11, 2021, at the Resort Yacht Club Ballroom. Mayor Cynthia Clinesmith presented the 2021 Long Range Plan, and residents visited informational stations on city services. No formal action was taken at this meeting.

• No formal decisions were made; meeting was informational only

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Horseshoe Bay Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending to City Council a rezoning of 0.106 acres at 300 block of Hi Circle North from A-1 Recreation to R-1 Single Family Residential, and text amendments to Chapter 14 Zoning to align with subdivision covenants. The meeting is open in-person and via Zoom.

• Rezoning 0.106 acres at 300 block Hi Circle North from A-1 Recreation to R-1 Single Family Residential
• Text amendments to Chapter 14 Zoning, Article 14.02, to align with POA covenants and restrictions
• Public comments limited to three minutes
• Approval of minutes from April 6, 2021 regular meeting
• Meeting open to in-person and Zoom attendance

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend City Council approve a rezoning of 0.106 acres in the 300 block of Hi Circle North from A-1 Recreation to R-1 Single Family Residential. The Commission also voted 4-0 to recommend approval of text amendments to Chapter 14 Zoning to align CCRs with the Zoning Ordinance. Both items will go to City Council for final action.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2021 regular meeting (4-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 0.106 acres at 300 block Hi Circle North from A-1 to R-1 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Chapter 14 zoning text amendments to align CCRs (4-0)

The Board of Adjustment

The Horseshoe Bay Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to discuss and vote on three variance requests. These include a request for a taller fence/wall, a request to encroach into front and rear yard setbacks, and a request to encroach into a side yard setback. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Variance for 8-foot wall at 502 Rawhide (Case 2021-07)
• Variance for front/rear yard encroachments at 200 block of Sun Ray (Case 2021-06)
• Variance for side yard encroachment at 1000 block of Broken Hills (Case 2021-04)
• Approval of minutes from March 23, 2021 meeting

The Board of Adjustment approved variances for a fence over 7 feet at 502 Rawhide and for front/rear yard setbacks in the 200 block of Sun Ray, both by 5-0 votes. A variance for a side yard setback at 1000 block of Broken Hills was denied 5-0 after public opposition. Minutes from March 23, 2021 were also approved.

• Approved variance for fence over 7 feet at 502 Rawhide (5-0)
• Approved variance for front/rear yard setbacks in 200 block of Sun Ray (5-0)
• Denied variance for side yard setback in 1000 block of Broken Hills (5-0)
• Approved March 23, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning 0.091 acres on Hi Circle North from A-1 Recreation to R-1 Single Family Residential. They will also discuss and possibly approve Ordinance 2021-12, which amends building, parking, and zoning regulations for manufactured homes. The agenda includes proclamations, routine consent items, and monthly reports.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2021-15: Rezoning 0.091 acres in the 300 block of Hi Circle North from A-1 Recreation to R-1 Single Family Residential
• Ordinance 2021-12: Amending building, parking, and zoning codes to establish provisions for M-1 Manufactured Home uses
• Proclamation declaring May 2-8, 2021 as 'Municipal Clerks Week'
• Proclamation declaring April 2021 as 'Records and Information Management Month'
• Resolution 2021-14: Declaring utilities department equipment surplus and authorizing disposal

The Horseshoe Bay City Council approved Ordinance 2021-15 to rezone 0.091 acres on Hi Circle North from A-1 Recreation to R-1 Single Family Residential, with a 5-0 vote. They also approved Ordinance 2021-12, which amends building, parking, and zoning regulations to establish provisions for manufactured homes, also 5-0. The council approved a $6,000 payment for printing 500 copies of the city's 50th anniversary publication, and passed the consent agenda including minutes, a tobacco ordinance amendment, and a surplus property resolution. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-15 rezoning 0.091 acres on Hi Circle North to R-1 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-12 amending building, parking, and zoning codes for manufactured homes (5-0)
• Approved $6,000 for 500 copies of 50th anniversary publication (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 16 minutes, tobacco ordinance, and surplus property resolution (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Horseshoe Bay Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend rezoning a 0.091-acre strip of land in the 300 block of Hi Circle North from A-1 Recreation to R-1 Single Family Residential. The commission will also discuss text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, which will be continued to the May 4, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes approval of the March 2, 2021 minutes and a public comment period.

• Public hearing on rezoning 0.091 acres out of Plat No. 15.62 in Zone 4A from A-1 Recreation to R-1 Single Family Residential
• Discussion of text amendments to Chapter 14 Zoning, Article 14.02 Zoning Ordinance (continued to May 4, 2021)
• Approval of minutes from the March 2, 2021 Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approve a zoning change for 0.091 acres in the 300 block of Hi Circle North from A-1 Recreation to R-1 Single Family Residential. The commission also voted 5-0 to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2021 meeting. A discussion on text amendments to Chapter 14 Zoning was continued to the May 4, 2021 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 3:28 PM.

• Approved minutes of January 6, 2021 regular meeting (5-0).
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning 0.091 acres at 300 block Hi Circle North from A-1 Recreation to R-1 Single Family Residential (5-0).
• Continued text amendments to Chapter 14 Zoning to May 4, 2021 meeting (5-0).
• Adjourned meeting at 3:28 PM (5-0).

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will consider Ordinance 2021-13 to create a Communications Advisory Committee, which will develop a communication plan for the city. The council will also appoint members, a chair, and a council liaison to the new committee. Other agenda items include a sales tax election, irrigation backflow prevention testing update, City Hall facilities, and a long-range plan implementation update.

• Ordinance 2021-13 creating the Communication Advisory Committee
• Appointment of members, chair, and council liaison to the committee
• Sales tax election discussion
• Irrigation backflow prevention testing update
• City Hall facilities and long-range plan implementation update

The City Council approved a motion to direct staff to prepare for a special election on November 2, 2021, to increase the sales tax by 0.25% and re-allocate the city's existing 2% sales tax to the general fund. The council also created the Communication Advisory Committee and appointed its members, chair, and council liaison. Several other items were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-13 creating the Communication Advisory Committee with 8 members (5-0)
• Appointed Greg Claeys, Forrest Covin, Beth Dahlberg, James Dudley, Beth Guest, Michelle Herring, and Mike Kolar to the committee, with City Manager Stan Farmer as Chair and Council Member Waddill as Council Liaison (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare for a Nov. 2, 2021 special election to increase sales tax by 0.25% and re-allocate the city's 2% sales tax to the general fund (5-0)

The Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment denied a variance request by Clint Murphy and Maureen Parker to encroach into the front yard setback on Lot 39003 in the 1300 block of Mountain Dew, voting 5-0. The board approved a variance for Rick and Jayne Harvey to allow a fence to encroach into the front yard setback at 111 Third Sid, also voting 5-0. Both decisions were made after public hearings with no public comments.

• Denied variance for front yard setback encroachment on Lot 39003, Mountain Dew (5-0)
• Approved variance for fence encroachment on Lot 17005-A, 111 Third Sid (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 26, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 23, 2021 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinance amendments regarding building regulations, traffic, zoning, animal control, and business regulations. Additionally, representatives from Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) will present regarding power interruptions experienced during the February 2021 winter weather event.

• Public Hearing for Ordinance 2021-12: Amendments to building permits, residential parking, and zoning classifications
• Discussion of Ordinance 2021-09: Amendments to animal control negligence and cruelty sections
• Discussion of Ordinance 2021-10: Amendments to sexually oriented business regulations
• Discussion of Ordinance 2021-11: Amendments to property maintenance and sanitation restrictions
• Presentation by Pedernales Electric Cooperative regarding substation upgrades and winter weather load issues

The City Council approved three ordinances: 2021-09 (animal care), 2021-10 (sexually oriented businesses), and 2021-11 (property maintenance), each by a 4-0 vote. They also approved resolutions to renumber a street and rename another, and appointed a member to the Broadband Advisory Committee. A public hearing on a zoning ordinance (2021-12) was held with opposition, but no action was taken; it will be considered at the next meeting. A request for a three-year building permit was presented but no action was taken.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-09 (animal care) 4-0
• Approved Ordinance 2021-10 (sexually oriented businesses) 4-0
• Approved Ordinance 2021-11 (property maintenance) 4-0
• Approved Resolution 2021-09 (re-numbering Azalea Court) 3-0
• Approved Resolution 2021-13 (renaming Syncline Court to Vineyard Cove Court) 3-0
• Appointed Mr. Haven to the Broadband Advisory Committee 4-0
• Approved all consent agenda items 3-0
• No action on Ordinance 2021-12 (zoning) or building permit request

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending building, traffic, and zoning regulations. The proposed changes aim to update standards for the M-1 Manufactured Home classification, specifically in Zone 4B Horseshoe Bay South.

• Proposed addition of modular homes as a permitted use
• Increase of maximum home height from 15 to 32 feet
• Minimum dwelling size increase from 500 to 700 square feet
• New requirement for permanent foundations and paved driveways
• Amendment to allow watercraft/trailer parking in M-1 sections under specific conditions

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and voted 5-0 to recommend to City Council an ordinance amending building, parking, and zoning regulations to establish provisions for manufactured homes in Zones 3, 4A, and 4B. The commission also approved the minutes of the January 6, 2021 meeting and adjourned.

• Approved the minutes of the January 6, 2021 regular meeting (5-0).
• Closed the public hearing on the manufactured home ordinance revisions (5-0).
• Recommended the proposed ordinance revisions to City Council (5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:10 PM (5-0).

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will discuss several ordinance updates regarding fire prevention, fireworks, and outdoor burning. The meeting also includes a proclamation for the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and various personnel awards.

• Ordinance 2021-04: Removing Police and Fire Department provisions from the Code of Ordinances
• Ordinance 2021-03: Updating succession of authority for Emergency Management
• Ordinance 2021-05: Revising the process for requesting burn permits
• Ordinance 2021-06: Amending regulations for fireworks permits and insurance
• Ordinance 2021-07: Updating fire hydrant flow and pressure requirements

The City Council approved six ordinances (2021-03 through 2021-08) amending the code on personnel, emergency succession, outdoor burning permits, fireworks permits, fire hydrant flow, and sign regulations, all by 3-0 votes. A resolution to renumber Azalea Court was tabled to March 16, 2021. The consent agenda, including audit engagement and surplus property declaration, was approved. A disaster declaration for the winter storm was reported but no action was taken.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-04 removing police and fire department personnel provisions from the code (3-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-03 amending emergency management succession of authority (3-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-05 revising the burn permit request process (3-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-06 amending fireworks permit and insurance requirements (3-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-07 amending fire hydrant flow and pressure requirements (3-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-08 amending sign regulations (3-0).
• Tabled Resolution 2021-09 on renumbering Azalea Court to March 16, 2021.
• Approved consent agenda including audit engagement and surplus property declaration (3-0).

The Board of Adjustment

The Horseshoe Bay Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider a variance request for a property in the 1300 block of Mountain Dew. The applicant seeks to encroach 20 feet into the 25-foot front yard setback to preserve mature trees, but staff recommends denial due to public safety concerns. The meeting will be held via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Public hearing on BOA Case No. 2021-03: variance to encroach 20 feet into 25-foot front yard setback at 1300 block Mountain Dew
• Staff recommends denial citing public safety concerns (three cars have run off the road in the area)
• Presentation by City Attorney Rex Baker on legal aspects of the Board of Adjustment
• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2021 regular meeting
• Meeting held via Zoom due to COVID-19; in-person attendance closed

The Board of Adjustment held a regular meeting on February 23, 2021, but took no substantive action. All agenda items—approval of November 24, 2020 minutes, a presentation by the City Attorney, and a variance request (BOA Case No. 2021-03)—were continued to the March 23, 2021 meeting by unanimous 3-0 votes. The meeting adjourned at 3:05 PM.

• Continued approval of November 24, 2020 minutes to March 23, 2021 (3-0)
• Continued City Attorney presentation on Board legal aspects to March 23, 2021 (3-0)
• Continued variance request for Lot 29, The Hills Section II to March 23, 2021 (3-0)

The Board of Adjustment

The Horseshoe Bay Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider two variance requests. The first would allow subdividing Lot 29 of The Hills Section II to merge into adjacent lots, and the second would permit a front-yard setback encroachment on Apache Tears. The board will also elect a vice chairperson, approve prior meeting minutes, and adopt the 2021 meeting schedule.

• Variance to subdivide Lot 29, The Hills Section II (200 block of The Hills Road) into Lots 28 and 30
• Variance to encroach into front yard setback at 1328 Apache Tears (Lot 34, Lago Escondido Plat No. 4.1)
• Election of a Vice Chairperson
• Approval of November 24, 2020 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2021 meeting schedule (monthly meetings at 3:00 p.m.)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will meet to consider accepting the audited financial report for fiscal year 2020, awarding a $1,764,747.48 contract for a street seal coating project, and amending building regulations to allow more speculative building permits in certain subdivisions. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19, with public participation options provided.

• Acceptance of audited financial report for year ended September 30, 2020 (unmodified opinion, net position $32,232,384)
• Award contract to Alpha Paving Industries for $1,764,747.48 for street seal coating project (12.6 miles)
• Ordinance 2021-02: Allow more than two speculative building permits in Golden Bear Reserve, Valley Knoll at Juniper Creek, and the Grove at Summit Rock until January 19, 2026
• Appointment of member(s) to an advisory committee
• Consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, annual Summit Rock Public Improvement District debt payment summary, and FY2021 first quarter investment report

The City Council accepted the audited financial report for FY 2020 and awarded a $1,764,748.48 street seal coating contract to Alpha Paving. It also approved an ordinance allowing more speculative building permits in certain subdivisions until 2026, appointed Kara Dudley to the Parks Advisory Committee, and approved the consent agenda. All votes were 4-0.

• Accepted audited financial report for year ended Sept 30, 2020 (4-0)
• Awarded $1,764,748.48 street seal coating contract to Alpha Paving (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-02 allowing more speculative building permits in Golden Bear Reserve, Valley Knoll at Juniper Creek, and Grove at Summit Rock until Jan 19, 2026 (4-0)
• Appointed Kara Dudley to Parks Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, PID debt report, and Q1 investment report (4-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 14, 2021, at 3:00 PM, conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19. The only substantive item on the agenda is a discussion and possible action regarding the City Hall design. The meeting is open to the public, who may participate remotely.

• Discussion and possible action on City Hall design

The Horseshoe Bay City Council held a special meeting to discuss the current and future needs of the City regarding City Hall design, with presentations from the architectural firm R. Gill and Levy. No formal action was taken on the matter. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous 5-0 vote.

• Discussed City Hall design with R. Gill and Levy architects, no action taken
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on several items, including a report from the Long Range Planning Advisory Committee, the Mayor's State of the City message, and reflections on the past year. Other business includes Horseshoe Bay South roads, consistency among the Architectural Control Committee, Property Owners Association, and the city, sales tax, Summit Rock development, public communications, a COVID-19 update, and appointments to the Parks or Broadband Advisory Committee. The council will also hold an executive session to consult with the city attorney on the sign ordinance and POA restrictive covenants.

• Horseshoe Bay South roads discussion
• Summit Rock Development discussion
• City sales tax discussion
• Appointment to Parks or Broadband Advisory Committee
• Executive session on sign ordinance and POA covenants

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Horseshoe Bay Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular public meeting on January 6, 2021, via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions. The agenda includes electing a vice-chairman, approving the September 1, 2020 minutes, and adopting the 2021 meeting schedule. A workshop will orient new members, including a presentation by City Attorney Rex Baker on legal aspects of planning and zoning.

• Election of a Vice-Chairman
• Approval of minutes from September 1, 2020 regular meeting
• Review and approval of 2021 meeting schedule (12 meetings listed)
• New member orientation workshop with City Attorney Rex Baker