e  TEXAS  CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD  COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENTIAL CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE  MINUTES Tuesday, May 14, 2024  The CRCRC oft the City of Rollingwood, Texas held a meeting, open to the public, in the Municipal Building at 403 Nixon Drive in Rollingwood, Texas on May 14, 2024. Members of the public and the CRCRC were able to participate in the meeting virtually, as long as a quorum of the CRCRC and the presiding officer were physically present at the Municipal Building, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. A video recording of the meeting was made and will be posted to the City's website and available to the public in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act upon written request. CALL COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENTIAL CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING AND PUBLIC  WORKSHOP TO ORDER  1. Roll Call  Chair Dave Bench called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.  Present Members: Chair Dave Bench, Alex Robinette, Thom Farrell, Duke Garwood and Also Present: City Administrator Ashley Wayman, Assistant City Administrator Desiree  Jay van Bavel  Adair, and Development Services Manager Nikki Stautzenberger  PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. CONSENT AGENDA  2. Discussion and possible action on the minutes from the April 9, 2024 CRCRC meeting Jay van Bavel moved to accept the minutes of the April 9th meeting as presented. Alex Robinette seconded the motion. The motion passed with 5 in favor and 0  against.  REGULAR AGENDA  3. Discussion and possible action on emails and letters relevant to the CRCRC from April 5,  2024 to May 10, 2024  4. Discussion regarding Special Exceptions    Comprehensive Residential Code Review Committee - Minutes  Tuesday, May 14, 2024  Chair Dave Bench discussed al PowerPoint presentation regarding special exceptions. He discussed the Zoning Board of Adjustment (BOA), what the BOA can do, special The CRCRC discussed special exceptions, how they are used, andi thei instances in which 5. Discussion and next steps following the April 17, 2024 City Council meeting Building Chair Dave Bench invited members of the public to discuss building height. Amy Pattillo, 3 Rock Way Cove, provided a handout (Attachment A) to members of the CRCRC. She discussed her observations regarding the number of lots that have drainage easements and are sloped in the City. Her concern is regarding piecemeal zoning within the City and the effect of this zoning on these sloped lots with drainage easements. Ms. Pattillo feels that lots that are not flat would be penalized with building height restrictions. She discussed floodplain maps and how they have evolved. Ms. Pattillo suggested a Jeff Ezell, 4709 Timberline, provided a handout (Attachment B) to members of the CRCRC. He discussed his concerns with the building height proposal including the comprehensive nature of the committee recommendations, the formation documents, community support, topography of the City, and creating hardship. Mr. Ezell continued to discuss the history of the CRCRC including documents from the Strike Force Survey, the CRCRC Survey, CRCRC workshops, and the results including comments. He requested proposals that don't create winners and losers. Mr. Ezell stated he is thankful for the work and respects the members of the CRCRC but encourages them to stick to their goals. The CRCRC and Mr. Ezell discussed details regarding height, topography, parallel plane, Wendi Hundley, 401 Vale, discussed the lots that they have lived on in Rollingwood. She explained how she loves the neighborhood, the topography, and the trees. Ms. Hundley discussed the hiring of an architect who works well with topography, thanked the CRCRC members for their time and work, and asked that the CRCRC look at all viewpoints and consider them. She discussed steps that City Council has taken regarding reference datum and height. Ms. Hundley would like to gain some education regarding her house and whether it is in conformance. Ms. Hundley provided a handout (Attachment C) to members of the CRCRC. She discussed the sloping nature, elevations, footprint, and nearest adjacent grade of her lot and home. Ms. Hundley explained that she can't The CRCRC and' Wendi Hundley discussed the height of her home, adjacent grades and Debbie. Arnow, 304 Inwood, thanked the CRCRC fort their communication and appreciated the idea of a height restriction. However, she thinks that because lot prices are sO expensive, the heightrestriction may promote building on much more oft the loti than typical which she is against. She discussed how the home next door has clear cut to the lot line  exceptions, special exception examples, and variances.  they could be used. Height discussion  special zoning district for lots with drainage easements.  roof types, the survey, the comments and the process.  comment ifiti is difficult to understand.  reference datum.  2    Comprehensive Residential Code Review Committee Minutes  Tuesday, May 14, 2024  debasing her fence stability. Ms. Arnow reiterated that she loves the building height restriction and likes that slope is being taken into account on different topographies onl lots Ryan Clinton, 4714 Timberline Drive, thanked the members for their time and hard work. He discussed the goal from the beginning of the CRCRC to come up with a community consensus. Mr. Clinton discussed his participation with the Strike Force and the Comprehensive Plan. He believes that the best indicator of community consensus is the survey, and the goal should be the least restrictive method to control the building height issues. He discussed the average grade and slope lot adjustment but believes the removal of any adjustment and tenting effectively forces split level home design. He encouraged the CRCRC to not use the parallel plane method because he believes iti is something that families do not want. He provided al handout (Attachment D) tot the CRCRC members with the Code and administrative guidance from the City of Lynnwood, Washington. He discussed public viewing points in Rollingwood that make new homes feel more imposing and is attempting to come up with a community solution that cuts off the worst offenders. The CRCRC and Mr. Clinton discussed the handout, lot averaging, tenting, setbacks, Chair Dave Bench invited all to come back to the next meeting in two weeks. Thom Farrell moved to table agenda items 5 through 9 to the next meeting in two weeks. Jay van Bavel seconded the motion. The motion carried with 5 in favor and 6. Discussion and possible action regarding Tree Subcommittee recommendations following  throughout the City.  grades, and an example drawing.  Oagainst.  the May 8, 2024 Planning and Zoning meeting The CRCRC did not discuss this item. The CRCRC did not discuss this item.  7. Discussion and possible action regarding Lighting subcommittee recommendations.  8. Discussion and possible action regarding creation of impervious Cover/Drainage  subcommittee  The CRCRC did not discuss this item. The CRCRC did not discuss this item.  9. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates and agenda topics for discussion  ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING AND PUBLIC WORKSHOP  The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.  3    Comprehensive Residential Code Review Committee - Minutes  Tuesday, May 14,2024  Minutes adopted on the 284h day of Mau  2024.  Dave Bench, Chair  ATTEST:  Desiree Adair, City Secretary    Comprehensive Residential Code Review Committee - Minutes  Tuesday, May 14,2024  Attachment A  5    E  00D    Comprehensive Residential Code Review Committee - Minutes  Tuesday, May 14, 2024  Attachment B  6    -  e  I  8  I  B  e  -        2  # E 8  I   a    ) E - S a  à  E a a E E  -    - o C S a  a a & a. . a A -      a s  a  a e    a 2    a S E  5 t      o  la S    -  e S of  0    2  01  X  B 9 e S of a  C a  SA  a a    2  E  -    Comprehensive Residential Code Review Committee Minutes  Tuesday, May 14, 2024  Attachment C  7    -3hgit riindon -Datum  Lowasi Grade  TPOC ORE EQUAL ROORNG MEMBRANE, VWB  SMOOTH" 'HARDIE SIDING  UPPER FLOOR  OFFICE  MASONRY VENEER  106 (GARAGEON)  MAIN FLOOR  EXISTING ROCKWALL  DRIVEWAY  HALL 114 HALL 117 GRADE  LOWER FLOOR  Por Reference)  Norh Eleyation (Enlarged    a J  I  Hl  f      -    9 a 3 1 - 4 S / 3  I.  m! 0  mi  6 E 9  3    a B  6 3  N B  5  D L    INCLWDED IN CRCRC PACKET  High Pt. of Roof  35A kkat Relncien  L6  -27ft.  Enarn  Datum Lowest Grode  Nearest Adj. Grade  East  35F Hogh Pastchis  High Point of roof not visible from street  Nprih  35ft.  Dalum yt  Nearest Ad.Grade  35A Heyht reghvidp  Sout-  Dafum  Lonet @rade  WEST ELEVATION    Comprehensive Residential Code Review Committee - Minutes  Tuesday, May 14, 2024  Attachment D  8    -  + D 3  D  0 -  S E 3 o    21.02.145 Building height.  "Building heigh!" means the vertical distance from the grade to thel highest point oft the coping of ai flat roof, ort to the deck line ofai mansard roof, or to the averagel height oft thel highest gable ofa  pitch or. hip roof.  21.02.380 Grade, lot.  "Lot grade" means the average oft the finished ground level at the center ofall exposed walls of thel building. In case walls are parallel to and within five feet oft the sidewalk, the above ground level shall bei measured at the sidewalk. (Ord. 2020 $2, 1994; Ord. 190Art. IVS $407,1 1964)  21.42.200 Development standards. Maximum Building Height, 8400sf: 35ft.