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Jonestown public meetings in 2021

40 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Fri Dec 17, 2021 · 08:30

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

Council to vote on joining Texas opioid settlement

The Jonestown City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider a resolution approving the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and Settlement Allocation Term Sheet, which would allocate opioid litigation settlement funds to the city. The council will also authorize the mayor to execute participation forms for the Janssen and distributor settlements. This is the main action item on the agenda.

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Thu Dec 9, 2021 · 18:30

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to weigh overhead crane zoning, site plan, and two annexations

The Jonestown City Council is meeting to consider several zoning and development items, including a proposed ordinance to require a conditional use permit for overhead cranes in the B-2 commercial district, a specific permit request for a fabrication business, and a site development plan for retail buildings. The council will also set public hearing dates for two proposed road annexations. Consent agenda items include surplus property disposal, a dark sky resolution and ordinance amendment, and tree removal requests.

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Wed Dec 1, 2021 · 19:30

REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

Commission to weigh crane permit rule and two FM 1431 development requests

The Jonestown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommending an ordinance to require a Conditional Use Permit for overhead cranes in the B-2 Business-general Commercial District. They will also consider a conditional use permit for Five Star Fabrication at 18794/18800 FM 1431 and a site development plan for two retail buildings at 18220 FM 1431. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and citizen communications.

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Fri Nov 12, 2021 · 09:00

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to consider zoning change for 12411 Lone Mountain Pass

The Jonestown City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 12411 Lone Mountain Pass from Business-General District B-2 to Single-family Residential District R-1. The council will also vote on several routine items, including contracts, policies, appointments, and police-related matters.

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Wed Nov 3, 2021 · 19:00

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AND WORKSHOP

Zoning change and dark-sky lighting rules on P&Z agenda

The Jonestown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 12411 Lone Mountain Pass from B-2 Business to R-1 Single Family Residential. They will also discuss amendments to outdoor lighting regulations for International Dark-Sky Association compliance, plus a workshop with the Dark Skies Committee.

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Mon Nov 1, 2021 · 17:30

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MEETING

Board to decide postponed variance for front setback at 18408 Ranchland Hills Vista

The Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for a carport at 10502 W. Lakeview Dr., and will also take action on a previously postponed variance for a building at 18408 Ranchland Hills Vista. Both requests seek relief from front setback requirements under the Jonestown zoning code.

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Tue Oct 26, 2021 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Council committees to review purchasing, zoning, and police items

The Jonestown City Council committee meetings on October 26, 2021, will review and discuss a range of administrative, planning, and public safety items. The Finance Committee will consider a draft purchasing policy, a postage meter lease renewal, an IT services agreement renewal, a resolution naming the official newspaper, an investment policy ordinance, a police officer salary review, an ordinance amending check signers, and radar/lidar purchases for the Police Department. The Planning & Economic Development Committee will hear two zoning change requests, and the Public Safety Committee will review a license plate reader presentation, police leave policies, and surplus items.

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Thu Oct 14, 2021 · 19:30

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to vote on zoning changes, plat approval, and police vehicle purchase

The Jonestown City Council will hold public hearings and consider zoning changes for three properties, approve a final plat for a 28-lot subdivision, and vote on several consent agenda items including a police vehicle purchase and an interlocal court services agreement. The meeting also includes reports from committees and a proclamation for Hill Country Night Sky Month.

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Wed Oct 6, 2021 · 19:30

REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

P&Z to weigh 3 zoning changes, final plat for 28 homes

The Jonestown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on three zoning classification changes and a final plat for a new residential subdivision. The commission will also discuss amendments to outdoor lighting regulations for Dark-Sky certification and a draft letter about sign ordinance compliance.

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Tue Sep 28, 2021 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Jonestown committees to discuss zoning changes and public safety updates

Three council committees will meet to review various land use requests, municipal court agreements, and police equipment needs. The Finance Committee will also address staffing changes and meeting schedules.

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Mon Sep 27, 2021 · 16:00

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MEETING

Board considers building repairs and a setback variance

The Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a substandard building at 18304 E. Lake Terrace Drive. The board will also consider a request for a zoning variance to allow a building in the front setback at 18408 Ranchland Hills Vista.

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Thu Sep 9, 2021 · 19:30

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to vote on FY 2021-22 budget and property tax rate

The Jonestown City Council will consider and possibly adopt the FY 2021-2022 budget, ratify a property tax increase, and set the ad valorem tax rate. The agenda also includes zoning changes, driveway construction requests, hotel occupancy tax funding, and new landscaping and sign ordinances.

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Thu Sep 2, 2021 · 19:30

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

Jonestown City Council holds hearings on tax rate and budget

The Jonestown City Council is holding a special meeting with public hearings on the proposed tax rate of $0.5188 per $100 of valuation and the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. The council will also consider canceling the November 2, 2021 election. No final votes on the tax rate or budget are scheduled at this meeting; those votes are set for September 9, 2021.

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Wed Sep 1, 2021 · 19:30

REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

Zoning change, landscaping rules, sign ordinance on Jonestown P&Z agenda

The Jonestown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change for a 5.338-acre property on E Reed Parks Road, from Expired Planned Unit Development to R-1 Single-Family Residential. They will also discuss recommendations to City Council on new landscaping and tree preservation requirements, and a new sign ordinance. The landscaping item was postponed from the August 4 meeting.

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Tue Aug 31, 2021 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Jonestown committees to review FY 2021-2022 budget and zoning changes

The Finance Committee will review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 and a request for hotel occupancy tax funds for the Cox Springs School restoration. The Planning & Economic Development Committee will discuss new ordinances regarding signs and landscaping, as well as specific zoning and driveway requests.

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Mon Aug 30, 2021 · 17:30

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MEETING

Board to vote on demolition order for substandard building at 18304 East Lake Terrace Drive

The Jonestown Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold a public hearing and take action on a request to order the repair, removal, or demolition of a substandard building at 18304 East Lake Terrace Drive. The board will also vote on a previously postponed variance request for driveway width and slope at 11006 West Lake Terrace. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of minutes.

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Thu Aug 12, 2021 · 19:30

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Jonestown Council to discuss 2021-2022 tax rate and budget proposals

The City Council will consider proposing a tax rate and discussing the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. The meeting also includes items regarding a November 2, 2021, general election and new landscaping ordinances.

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Wed Aug 4, 2021 · 19:30

REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

Jonestown P&Z to weigh fence variance, zoning change, landscaping rules

The Jonestown Planning & Zoning Commission is holding public hearings and considering action on a fence variance at 9503 Harbor Drive, a zoning change from Expired Planned Unit Development to Rural Residential at E Reed Parks Road, and a proposed ordinance creating new landscaping and tree preservation requirements. The Final Plat for The Hollows Sanctuary South Phase I has been postponed to September 1, 2021.

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Tue Aug 3, 2021 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Council committees to review sign, zoning, budget items

The Jonestown City Council committees meet to discuss public safety, public works, planning, and finance items. They will consider ordinances on sex offender regulations, signs, and landscaping, plus a zoning change, a subdivision variance, a site plan for an RV park, and the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget. The final plat for The Hollows Sanctuary South Phase 1 is postponed to September.

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Thu Jul 8, 2021 · 19:30

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Jonestown council to weigh zoning, signs, boat docks, and tree removals

The Jonestown City Council is meeting to handle routine consent items plus several public hearings and ordinances on zoning, boat docks, and signs. The council will also consider hotel tax funding, road repairs, a wastewater monitoring system, and two tree removal requests. A site development plan for retail buildings was postponed again at the applicant's request.

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Wed Jul 7, 2021 · 19:30

REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

Commission to weigh zoning changes, boat dock rules, sign code

The Jonestown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations to City Council on amendments to the zoning code regarding minimum lot sizes, building heights, planned unit developments, and boat dock criteria, as well as a new sign ordinance. A proposed site development plan for retail buildings at 18220 FM 1431 was postponed at the applicant's request. The commission will also discuss a proposed music venue at 18637 FM 1431.

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Tue Jun 29, 2021 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Council committees to weigh sex offender rule, zoning, signs, road repairs

The Jonestown City Council committees meet on June 29, 2021, to discuss and potentially act on a range of items, including an ordinance amending sex offender regulations, a quote for laptops, a HOT funding application for Cox Spring School restoration, and multiple planning and public works items. The agenda includes both decisions and discussions, with several ordinances and proposals up for review.

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Mon Jun 28, 2021 · 17:30

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MEETING

Board to hear variance request for structure setback at 17717 Hunter Hollow

The Jonestown Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Matthew and Pamela Berzins to allow a structure within the building setback at 17717 Hunter Hollow (Lot 5, Hunters Creek Subdivision). The board will also approve minutes from the May 17 meeting and hold a work session with the city attorney on board roles and procedures.

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Wed Jun 2, 2021 · 19:30

REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

P&Z to weigh 81-lot subdivision plat for The Hollows Sanctuary South

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of a preliminary plat for The Hollows Sanctuary South, a 54.44-acre subdivision with 81 single-family lots and 4 non-residential lots. The commission will also discuss an ordinance to remove conditional use permits for climate-controlled storage, building height limits, sign regulations, and boat dock definitions. A site development plan for 18220 FM 1431 has been postponed to July.

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Tue Jun 1, 2021 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Council committees to discuss zoning, sex offender rules, stop signs

The Jonestown Council Committee meetings on June 1, 2021, will discuss several items, including a preliminary plat for The Hollows Sanctuary South, a zoning ordinance amendment to remove the conditional use permit (CUP) for climate-controlled storage facilities, an ordinance amending sex offender regulations, and a stop sign placement on Gregg Bluff Road at Easy Street. The site development plan for 18220 FM 1431 has been postponed to the July meeting at the applicant's request. The meetings are for discussion only; no final decisions are scheduled.

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Thu May 27, 2021 · 09:00

City Council - Planning & Zoning Workshop

Council to discuss zoning lot rules and sign regulations

The Jonestown City Council is holding a planning and zoning workshop to discuss proposed amendments to zoning and subdivision regulations regarding lot requirements, and possible changes to building regulations on signs. These are discussion items only, with no final votes scheduled.

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Thu May 13, 2021 · 19:30

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to consider 81-lot subdivision, tree rules, zoning changes

The Jonestown City Council will hold public hearings and consider action on a preliminary plat for The Hollows Sanctuary South subdivision, new landscaping and tree preservation regulations, and a zoning ordinance amendment. The meeting will be conducted remotely due to COVID-19, with public participation via Zoom or email. Several items were postponed from previous meetings.

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Wed May 5, 2021 · 19:30

REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

P&Z to consider postponing Hollows Sanctuary South plat to June

The Jonestown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a preliminary plat for The Hollows Sanctuary South, a 54.44-acre subdivision with 81 single-family lots and 4 non-residential lots off Destination Way. The applicant has requested postponement to the June 2 meeting. The commission will also discuss amendments to zoning and subdivision ordinances, including removing climate-controlled storage as a conditional use, adding minimum buildable area regulations, and changing the minimum lot size for R-1 districts from half-acre to one acre.

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Tue May 4, 2021 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Council committees to discuss audit, zoning, landscaping, and public safety items

The Jonestown City Council committees will meet to discuss several items, including an annual audit proposal, a preliminary plat for The Hollows Sanctuary South, and ordinances on landscaping and minimum lot size. Public safety items include possible amendments to sex offender regulations, judicial appointments, a stop sign placement, and a legal counsel ordinance. These are discussion topics, not final decisions.

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Mon Apr 26, 2021 · 18:00

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MEETING

Board to decide two zoning variance requests for driveways and setbacks

The Jonestown Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from Robert and Maura Dolormente to build a second driveway at 11008 5th Street. The board will also consider a variance request from Eric and Phoebe Beckinger to allow a structure within the building setback at 8613 Kelly Cove, which was postponed from the March 22 meeting. The meeting will open with approval of the March 22 minutes.

Thu Apr 8, 2021 · 19:30

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to consider 81-lot Hollows Sanctuary South subdivision, ADU rules, audit

The Jonestown City Council will hold public hearings and consider approvals for several subdivisions, including an 81-lot single-family development called The Hollows Sanctuary South, plus a replat and two smaller subdivision plats. The council will also consider an ordinance adding accessory dwelling unit regulations for R-1 districts, a zoning chart amendment requiring one-acre minimum lots, and the city's FY 2019-2020 audit report. A zoning change request for 17215 E. Reed Parks Rd has been withdrawn, and a landscaping/tree preservation ordinance hearing is postponed to May 13. The meeting is remote-only due to COVID-19, with public participation via Zoom or email.

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Wed Apr 7, 2021 · 19:30

REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

Commission to weigh 81-lot Hollows Sanctuary South subdivision

The Jonestown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommending approval of several subdivision plats and a zoning ordinance change. The main items are a concept plan and preliminary plat for The Hollows Sanctuary South, a replat of The Hollows Phase III-A, and a subdivision plat with variances at 11219 Clearview. One zoning request for 17215 E. Reed Parks Rd has been withdrawn by the applicant.

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Tue Mar 30, 2021 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Jonestown committees to discuss new development and land use ordinances

The Finance Committee will discuss the annual financial audit and a police motorcycle purchase. The Planning and Economic Development Committee will review several subdivision plats, tree removal requests, and proposed changes to landscaping and lot size regulations.

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Thu Mar 11, 2021 · 19:30

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to consider zoning changes, traffic manual, and personnel policy updates

The Jonestown City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a traffic impact analysis manual, a zoning change for a property on FM 1431, and a variance request for a pool at 9500 Ranchland Hills Blvd. The council will also consider surplus property disposal, an appeal of a residency denial, and amendments to the personnel policy manual. The meeting will be conducted remotely due to COVID-19.

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Wed Mar 3, 2021 · 19:30

REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

Commission to weigh zoning changes, pool variance, and minimum lot size amendment

The Jonestown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations to City Council on several items: a variance for a front-yard pool, two zoning classification changes, adoption of a Traffic Impact Analysis Manual, and an amendment to set a one-acre minimum lot size citywide. The meeting is held via videoconference due to COVID-19, with public participation available remotely.

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Thu Feb 11, 2021 · 19:30

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to vote on sex offender rules, golf cart crossings, lighting, waste contract

The Jonestown City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including amendments to sex offender regulations, golf cart operations, and outdoor lighting, as well as a five-year waste service contract extension. The meeting will be conducted remotely due to COVID-19, with public participation via Zoom or email. One public hearing item has been withdrawn.

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Wed Feb 3, 2021 · 19:30

REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

Commission to consider conditional use permit for large vehicle parking at 18762 FM 1431

The Jonestown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit request by Austin Underground Inc. to allow large vehicle parking in a B-2 Business-general Commercial district at 18762 FM 1431. The commission will also discuss an ordinance amending outdoor lighting regulations and a traffic impact analysis. The meeting will be conducted via videoconference due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Tue Feb 2, 2021 · 08:30

Council Committee Meetings

Council committees to weigh zoning, lighting, sex offender rules

The Jonestown City Council committees meet via Zoom to discuss and potentially act on a range of items, including a conditional use permit for large vehicle parking, an ordinance on outdoor lighting definitions, a possible minimum lot size increase, and amendments to sex offender and golf cart regulations. Several items are initial discussions or annual appointments, while others involve contracts or disposals of city property.

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Thu Jan 14, 2021 · 19:30

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to consider three zoning changes and code amendments

The Jonestown City Council will hold public hearings and consider action on three zoning requests, including amendments to the Carlton PUD, a change to B-2 commercial at 18246 FM 1431, and a change to R-1 residential at 11651 Johnson Road. They will also discuss adding performance standards to the zoning code, review the Alternative Housing Committee's final report, and consider an engineering services proposal for the Crestview Drive Improvement Project. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19.

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Wed Jan 6, 2021 · 19:30

REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

P&Z to weigh Carlton PUD zoning amendment, two rezonings, dark sky rules

The Jonestown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on several zoning items, including an amendment to the Carlton PUD, two property rezoning requests, and adding performance standards to commercial districts. The commission will also discuss a proposed Dark Sky ordinance, a traffic impact analysis, and a final report from the Alternative Housing Committee. The meeting is held via videoconference due to COVID-19, with public participation available by Zoom or email.

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