Kerrville public meetings in 2022

City Council

City Council passed an ordinance creating a new chapter for short-term rental units and established associated application and renewal fees. The council also approved several conditional use permits for specific short-term rental properties and a construction contract for Westminster Street reconstruction.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-30 creating Short-Term Rental Units chapter (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 88-2022 adopting short-term rental application and renewal fees (5-0)
• Approved $1,846,158.40 construction contract for Westminster Street Reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved $3.25 million construction cost limit for Heart of the Hills Heritage Center (5-0)
• Approved project funding for River Trail extension from Tranquility Island bridge to downtown overlook (3-1)
• Approved $182,800 funding application for Nimitz Lake River Trail feasibility study (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 81-2022 to seek Dark Sky Community certification (5-0)
• Approved $294,000 construction agreement for Water Well No 9 Improvement Project (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved zoning changes for properties on W Water St N and near Fire Station #3. The commission also approved the annexation of 0.08 acres near Lehmann Drive and Lenard Drive. One final plat for Creekside Apartments Phase 1A was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved minutes from November 3, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Creekside Apartments Phase 1A final plat withdrawn by applicant
• Approved zoning change from R-1A to R-T for 402-415 W Water St N (6-0)
• Approved zoning change from R-2 to C-2 for Lot 1, Block 5, Legion Hills (6-0)
• Approved annexation and PI zoning for 0.08 acres near Lehmann Dr and Lenard Dr (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved five conditional use permits for short-term rentals and denied one. The commission also approved an annexation of 4.45 acres on Bandera Hwy and a zoning change on W Main St N.

• Approved short-term rental permit for 3410 Riverside Dr E (4-2)
• Denied short-term rental permit for 125 Erin Dr N (6-0)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 811 Lloyd Dr N (4-2)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 1001 Prescott St (4-2)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 1924 Leslie Dr N (4-2)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 1916 Leslie Dr N (4-2)
• Approved annexation and MU Mixed Use zoning for 2511 Bandera Hwy (6-0)
• Approved senior independent living facility permit for 2916 Memorial Blvd (6-0)

City Council

The council will review an ordinance to amend the 2022 budget following the receipt of additional revenue. Other items include adopting a new Tree Preservation Policy and approving grant funding for police body armor. The agenda also includes project funding for airport infrastructure and park improvements.

• Grant of $26,639.75 for rifle-resistant body armor for the Kerrville Police Department
• Adoption of the City's Tree Preservation Policy
• Ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
• Fee waiver for the Kerr County Veterans Day Parade at Louise Hays Park
• Project funding agreement for a Fitness Court in Louise Hays Park

City Council approved a new Tree Preservation Policy and a Municipal Utility District policy. The council also amended the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and authorized grant funding for police body armor.

• Approved Resolution No. 49-2022 amending Employee Benefits Trust (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 71-2022 for police rifle-resistant body armor grant (5-0)
• Approved airport infrastructure and Louise Hays Park fitness court agreements (5-0)
• Approved underground utility and parking garage streetscape improvements (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 70-2022 waiving Veterans Day Parade fees, excluding food vendor permits (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 69-2022 supporting Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Habitat Conservation Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 67-2022 City’s Tree Preservation Policy (5-0)
• Approved Municipal Utility District policy (4-1)

City Council

The City Council will review several applications for conditional use permits to allow short-term rentals at various residential properties. The agenda also includes the creation of the Kerrville Public Facility Corporation and discussions on special district policies. Additionally, the council will consider fund agreements with the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.

• Short-term rental permit requests for 2101 Arcadia Loop S, 309 Guadalupe, and 337 Guadalupe
• Creation of the Kerrville Public Facility Corporation
• Fund agreements with the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country for police, fire, and parks funds
• A change order to decrease the awarded amount for the 2021 Street Reconstruction project
• Review of policies for Public Improvement Districts and Municipal Utility Districts

The council voted 4-1 to create a Public Facility Corporation under state law to act on behalf of the city. It also approved four short-term rental conditional use permits, tabled a benefits trust resolution, and adopted a Public Improvement District policy. A motion to discuss library policies failed for lack of a second.

• Approved Resolution 66-2022 creating Kerrville Public Facility Corporation (4-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 2101 Arcadia Loop S (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 309 Guadalupe (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 337 Guadalupe (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1425 Lois (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 130 Loop 13 (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1602 Quinlan Creek (4-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1701 Deer Trail on appeal (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved six conditional use permits for short-term rentals, denied two, and approved two plats. All votes were 7-0 except for two: one STR at 503 Oakland Hills Ln E was approved 5-2, and another at 2324 Trails End Ln N was denied 6-1. Two STR applications at 800 Lake Dr N resulted in a 3-3 tie, requiring appeal to City Council.

• Approved replat of Peterson Regional Medical Center (7-0)
• Approved final plat of Lot 2-A, The Sieker Addition (7-0)
• Approved STR at 220 Riverhill Club Ln E #13 (7-0)
• Approved STR at 220 Riverhill Club Ln E #14 (7-0)
• Approved STR at 220 Riverhill Club Ln E #9 (7-0)
• Approved STR at 220 Riverhill Club Ln E #5 (7-0)
• Approved STR at 503 Oakland Hills Ln E (5-2)
• Approved STR at 339 Guadalupe St S (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several zoning amendments and a new master plan for Singing Wind Park. The agenda includes rezoning residential property for institutional use and establishing a Planned Development District for commercial use. Additionally, the council will consider creating an ad hoc committee to review short-term rental operations.

• Adoption of the Singing Wind Park Master Plan (Resolution No. 56-2022)
• Rezoning 365 Clearwater Paseo Path from Multifamily Residential to Public and Institutional
• Creation of a Planned Development District at 820 Sidney Baker and 829 Clay Street
• Amendments to the zoning code regarding Short-Term Rental Unit permits
• Formation of an Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee

The council approved a zoning amendment (Ordinance 2022-28) that changes which districts allow short-term rentals with a conditional use permit, passing 3-2. A separate planned development for light commercial uses at 820 Sidney Baker and 829 Clay Street (Ordinance 2022-23) was approved 4-1. The council also adopted the Singing Wind Park Master Plan, created a Short-Term Rental Committee, and approved the 2023 state legislative priorities, all unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-28 amending short-term rental zoning districts (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-23 for Planned Development at 820 Sidney Baker and 829 Clay Street (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 56-2022 adopting Singing Wind Park Master Plan (5-0)
• Created Short-Term Rental Committee via Resolution 55-2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 57-2022 for 2023 State Legislative Priorities (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4B, 4C, 4E (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-29 rezoning 365 Clearwater Paseo Path from R-3 to PI (5-0)
• Appointed Don Chute as alternate to Zoning Board of Adjustment (5-0)

City Council

The council will review ordinances for the FY 2023 city budget and ad valorem tax rate. They will also consider zoning changes related to short-term rentals and a property on Clearwater Paseo Path. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on downtown infrastructure funding applications.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 city budget and tax rate
• $91,762.16 contract for Arcadia Loop Bridge railing repair
• Zoning changes for short-term rentals and 365 Clearwater Paseo Path
• Funding applications for downtown infrastructure and River Trail extension
• Approval of the Kerr Emergency 9-1-1 Network budget

The council unanimously approved the FY2023 budget on second reading, which requires raising more revenue from property taxes than the previous year. The property tax rate was set at $0.5750, a 12.90% effective increase. Several short-term rental ordinances were advanced or tabled, and funding applications were authorized for downtown infrastructure and a river trail extension.

• Approved FY2023 budget on second reading (5-0)
• Approved property tax rate of $0.5750, a 12.90% effective increase (5-0)
• Approved first reading of short-term rental zoning amendment (Ordinance 2022-28) with amendment (5-0)
• Tabled short-term rental permitting ordinance (Ordinance 2022-30) and directed staff to create an Ad Hoc Committee (5-0)
• Tabled planned development district for 820 Sidney Baker/829 Clay Street (Ordinance 2022-23) on second reading (5-0)
• Authorized funding application for downtown infrastructure/beautification on Clay and Water Streets (4-0)
• Authorized funding application for Phase 1 of Downtown River Trail extension (4-0)
• Authorized funding application for a Fitness Court at Louise Hays Park (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved seven short-term rental (STR) conditional use permits, denied one (1701 Deer Trl N) on a 3-3 tie, and one case was withdrawn. They also approved a sign variance at 715 Water Street and rezoned 2601 Medina Hwy from RE to R-2. All votes were recorded with tallies.

• Approved sign variance at 715 Water Street (6-0)
• Approved STR at 1602 Quinlan Creek Dr N with condition limiting to guest house (4-2)
• Approved STR at 2101 Arcadia Loop S (4-2)
• Denied STR at 1701 Deer Trl N (3-3 tie, fails; appealable to City Council)
• Approved STR at 1425 Lois St N (6-0)
• Approved STR at 130 Loop 13 S (4-2)
• Approved STR at 309 Guadalupe St S (5-1)
• Approved STR at 337 Guadalupe St S (6-0)

City Council

The council approved the FY2023 budget on first reading and raised the property tax rate to $0.5750, a 12.9% increase. It also authorized $44.4M in general obligation bonds, approved a $186,689 contract for water filtration carbon, and tabled a planned development zoning request for 820 Sidney Baker until the next meeting. All votes were 5-0 except the administrative services contract with the Economic Improvement Corporation, which passed 4-1.

• Approved FY2023 budget on first reading (5-0)
• Raised property tax rate to $0.5750, a 12.9% increase (5-0)
• Authorized $44.4M in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022 (5-0)
• Approved $186,689 contract with Calgon Carbon for water filtration carbon (5-0)
• Approved administrative services contract with Kerrville Economic Improvement Corporation (4-1)
• Approved economic development grant agreement between KEDC and EIC (5-0)
• Tabled planned development zoning for 820 Sidney Baker until next meeting (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 22.03 acres on E. Main from R-2 to R-3 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a proposed property tax rate of $0.5752 per $100 of assessed value for the 2022 tax year. The agenda also includes multiple requests for short-term rental permits and several zoning ordinance changes. Additionally, the council will review a purchase for police body camera equipment.

• Proposed 2022 property tax rate of $0.5752 per $100 of assessed value
• Purchase of laptops and docking stations for police body cameras up to $96,792.10
• Multiple resolutions for short-term rental permits at various addresses
• Zoning change for 820 Sidney Baker to a Planned Development District
• Rezoning the 2300 block of E. Main from R-2 to R-3 (Multifamily)

The Kerrville City Council approved five conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 1959 Arcadia Loop S., 330 Guadalupe, 1229 Jefferson, 426 Meadowview, and 410 Circle, each by a 5-0 vote. It also adopted a planned development district for light commercial use at 820 Sidney Baker (4-1) and rezoned a 22.03-acre tract on E. Main from R-2 to R-3 for multifamily housing (5-0). The council set a proposed property tax rate of $0.5752 per $100 valuation for a public hearing, approved a settlement with Atmos Energy, and authorized a consulting agreement with MuniCap, Inc. One short-term rental permit (1701 Foothills) was deferred to September 13, 2022.

• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1959 Arcadia Loop S. (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 330 Guadalupe (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1229 Jefferson (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 426 Meadowview (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 410 Circle (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-23 creating Planned Development District at 820 Sidney Baker (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-24 rezoning 22.03 acres on E. Main to R-3 multifamily (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 43-2022 setting proposed tax rate of $0.5752 per $100 for public hearing (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved an ordinance amending the city's short-term rental regulations, with a modification to reduce the buffer radius for R-1A zoning. The commission also denied a rezoning request for a Planned Development District at 598 Yorktown Blvd N, and approved several other items including a final plat, a conditional use permit for a short-term rental, and two zoning changes.

• Approved meeting minutes from July 7, July 28 workshop, and July 28 called meeting (7-0)
• Approved final plat for 0.79 acres in The Meridian subdivision (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 510 Preston Trail Loop E, limited to casita only (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from R-3 to PI at 365 Clearwater Paseo Path (7-0)
• Denied zoning change from C-2 to Planned Development District at 598 Yorktown Blvd N (7-0)
• Approved annexation with IM Industrial zoning at 5269 HWY 27 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending short-term rental regulations, with modified buffer radius for R-1A (6-0, Bernhard opposed)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Kerrville Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zoning change from C-2 Light Commercial and RT Residential Transition to Planned Development District for Lot 21R, Block G, Cage Addition, commonly known as 820 Sidney Baker Street and 829 Clay Street. The motion carried 7-0 with specific revisions, and the city attorney will revise the ordinance to reflect recommendations before City Council review. The public hearing included opposition letters and speakers.

• Approved zoning change to Planned Development District at 820 Sidney Baker/829 Clay (7-0)
• Directed city attorney to revise ordinance with recommendations before City Council review

City Council

The City Council will review several agreements, including a school resource officer contract and a professional services agreement for the Public Safety Facility. They will also consider transferring funds to the Employee Benefit Trust for 2023 benefits. Additionally, the council will recognize the achievements of the Parks and Recreation lifeguard team.

• $266,854 lease with John Deere Financial for golf course maintenance equipment
• Interlocal Agreement with Kerrville ISD for School Resource Officers
• Professional Service Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the Public Safety Facility
• Resolution 42-2022 to transfer funds to the Employee Benefit Trust
• Recognition of the 'Kerr Villains' lifeguard team achievements

The Kerrville City Council unanimously approved all action items, including transferring up to $9,107 per employee to the Employee Benefit Trust for FY 2023 benefits, authorizing an interlocal agreement with KISD for School Resource Officers, hiring Freese and Nichols as owner's representative for the Public Safety Facility, and leasing six pieces of golf course maintenance equipment from John Deere Financial for $266,854 over 60 months. The consent agenda was also approved 5-0. No items were discussed in executive session.

• Adopted Resolution 42-2022 authorizing employee benefit fund transfer up to $9,107 per employee (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to finalize Interlocal Agreement with KISD for School Resource Officers (5-0)
• Authorized Professional Service Agreement with Freese and Nichols for Public Safety Facility owner's representative (5-0)
• Authorized 60-month lease with John Deere Financial for $266,854 for golf course maintenance equipment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from July 12 and July 19 workshops and July 21 CVB meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Kerrville City Council will review resolutions for conditional use permits regarding a car wash and two short-term rental units. The council is also scheduled to discuss the police department's camera replacement project.

• Conditional Use Permit for a car wash at Commerce Street and State Highway 27
• Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 1203 Donna Kay
• Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 729 Robinson
• Police Department Body Camera/In-Car Camera Replacement Project
• Kerrville Economic Development Corporation quarterly update

The Kerrville City Council approved a police body/in-car camera replacement project, authorizing a contract with Utility Associates, Inc. and $441,853.85 in ARPA funds. The council also approved three conditional use permits: a car wash near Commerce Street and State Highway 27, and short-term rentals at 1203 Donna Kay and 729 Robinson. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved police body/in-car camera contract with Utility Associates, Inc. and $441,853.85 in ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for car wash at Commerce Street & State Highway 27 (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1203 Donna Kay (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 729 Robinson (5-0)
• Reappointed Frank Galvan to 9-1-1 Board of Directors (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 28, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Kerrville Planning and Zoning Commission approved four plats (Comanche Trace Phase 18, Phase 12A/12B, Reserves at Holdsworth, Kerrville 38) and four short-term rental conditional use permits (531 Fairway Ct, 1229 Jefferson St, 1959 Arcadia Loop, 330 Guadalupe St, 426 Meadowview Ln). It denied one STR permit (531 Fairway Ct) and failed to approve three others (410 Circle Ave, 1701 Foothills Dr, 2300 block East Main St) due to 3-3 tie votes, requiring appeals to City Council.

• Approved final plat for Comanche Trace Phase 18 (6-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Comanche Trace Phase 12A & 12B (6-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Reserves at Holdsworth (6-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Kerrville 38 (6-0)
• Denied STR permit at 531 Fairway Ct (6-0)
• Failed to approve STR permit at 410 Circle Ave (3-3 tie)
• Approved STR permit at 1229 Jefferson St (6-0)
• Approved STR permit at 1959 Arcadia Loop (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several items related to the development of a new Public Safety Facility, including land acquisition and construction methods. The agenda also includes an ambulance purchase and grant applications for emergency power and community development.

• Purchase of one Type 1 Ambulance for up to $302,887
• Authorization to purchase a 7.117-acre tract for a Public Safety Facility
• Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for $78,810
• Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for $90,785
• Grant application for emergency power generators at City facilities

The Kerrville City Council unanimously approved several actions related to the future Public Safety Facility, including authorizing the purchase of a 7.117-acre tract at Clearwater Paseo Dr. and Rio Monte Dr., adopting a resolution to use the design-build method, and approving a $90,785 professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols for sewer main design. The council also approved a $302,887 ambulance purchase, a hazard mitigation grant application for emergency generators, and two resolutions for a Community Development Block Grant. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved purchase of 7.117-acre tract for Public Safety Facility (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 38-2022 authorizing design-build for Public Safety Facility (5-0)
• Approved $90,785 agreement with Freese and Nichols for sewer main design (5-0)
• Approved $302,887 ambulance purchase from Mac Haik Dodge (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 37-2022 for hazard mitigation grant application (5-0)
• Approved Resolutions 35-2022 and 36-2022 for TXCDBG program (5-0)
• Approved $78,810 agreement with Kimley-Horn for CDBG post-award services (5-0)
• Approved June 14 workshop minutes with amendment (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings for several short-term rental permit requests at residential properties. The agenda also includes second readings for two zoning ordinance amendments and funding agreements for local festivals.

• $25,000 agreement with Arcadia Live for Fourth on the River
• $25,000 agreement with High Five Events, LLC for Kerrville Triathlon Festival
• Short-term rental permits for properties including 1979 Arcadia Loop S and 408 Lois
• Zoning change for 1600 Junction Highway from C-2 to C-3
• Zoning change for 400 W. Water from R-1A to RT

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a car wash at the northwest corner of Junction Highway and Commerce Street, and approved conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 729 Robinson Avenue and 1203 Donna Kay Drive. The commission also approved a preliminary plat for the Cibola Trails residential subdivision. The most consequential action was approval of a Planned Development District on approximately 487 acres at 2550 Bandera Hwy and 2601 Medina Highway, with a motion to strike Article 3(a) and remove short-term rentals from Article 2, passed unanimously.

• Approved preliminary plat for Cibola Trails residential subdivision (18.39 acres)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for car wash at northwest corner of Junction Highway and Commerce Street
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 729 Robinson Avenue
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 1203 Donna Kay Drive
• Approved Planned Development District on ~487 acres at 2550 Bandera Hwy and 2601 Medina Highway, striking Article 3(a) and removing STR from Article 2 (unanimous)

City Council

The Kerrville City Council denied a request to rezone 36.28 acres at 2601 Medina Highway from Residential Estate to Multifamily Residential, voting 5-0 after a public hearing. The council also approved several other zoning changes and conditional use permits for short-term rentals, and made appointments to city boards.

• Denied Ordinance 2022-22 to rezone 2601 Medina Highway to multifamily (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-20 to rezone 1600 Junction Highway to General Commercial (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-21 to rezone 400 W. Water to Residential Transition (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 217 Starkey, 321 Cottage, 105 Jasper, 503 Lucille, and 213 Palmer (5-0 each)
• Approved amended Joint Airport Board interlocal agreement (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Joe Herring to Heart of the Hills Heritage Center Board (5-0)
• Tabled Economic Improvement Corporation appointments to June 14 (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Kim Clarkson as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Kerrville Planning and Zoning Commission approved six conditional use permits for short-term rentals at various addresses, with votes ranging from 5-1 to 6-0. It also approved two final plats for subdivisions. A zoning change for 487 acres at 2550 Bandera Hwy and 2601 Medina Hwy was tabled until the next meeting pending a more detailed site plan.

• Approved final plat for 534 Industrial Park (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Mystic Ridge Estates (6-0)
• Approved CUP for short-term rental at 916 Prescott St (5-1)
• Approved CUP for short-term rental at 956 Myrta St (5-1)
• Approved CUP for short-term rental at 220 Riverhill Club Ln #12 (6-0)
• Approved CUP for short-term rental at 604 Mockingbird Ln (5-1)
• Approved CUP for short-term rental at 408 Lois St (6-0)
• Tabled zoning change at 2550 Bandera Hwy and 2601 Medina Hwy (6-0)

City Council

The Kerrville City Council will consider several action items, including approving an updated Row Hangar Project at the airport, a $231,186 contract for water system improvements, a $151,888 change order for drainage work, and the purchase of two mobile generators for $165,612. The council will also discuss a citizen-requested item regarding the Mayor's behavior during a previous meeting, and make appointments to the Economic Improvement Corporation.

• Approve updated Row Hangar Project scope, funding, and construction contract for Kerrville-Kerr County Airport
• Professional Services Agreement with Walker Partners, LLC for Lois Street Ground Storage Tank and Methodist Encampment Well Site improvements, $231,186
• Change order with M&C Fonseca Construction Co., Inc. for Lower Lois Street Drainage project, $151,888
• Purchase of two mobile generators from LJ Power for water system emergency operations, $165,612
• Discussion of Ethics Policy related to Mayor's behavior during Visitor's Forum on April 12, 2022

The Kerrville City Council approved several infrastructure and airport projects, including an updated Row Hangar project at the airport, a $231,186 professional services agreement with Walker Partners for water system improvements, a $151,888 change order for drainage work, and the purchase of two mobile generators for $165,612. The council also postponed Economic Improvement Corporation appointments to May 24, 2022. No action was taken on a citizen-requested discussion about the mayor's behavior during a previous meeting.

• Approved updated Row Hangar project scope and funding, authorized airport manager to sign construction contract (5-0)
• Approved $231,186 professional services agreement with Walker Partners, LLC for Lois Street and Methodist Encampment water projects (5-0)
• Approved $151,888 change order with M&C Fonseca Construction for Lower Lois Street drainage improvements (5-0)
• Approved $165,612 purchase of two mobile generators from LJ Power for water system emergency operations (5-0)
• Postponed Economic Improvement Corporation appointments to May 24, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including interlocal purchasing agreement and April 26 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding property rezoning and annexation. The meeting also includes a vote on adopting an updated Parks Recreation and Open Spaces Master Plan and accepting grant funding for police body cameras.

• Rezoning 601 Roy Street from single-family to light commercial
• Annexing 318 Mae Drive into city limits with R-2 zoning
• Rezoning 17.803 acres near Loop 534 and Landfill Road N to general commercial
• Adopting the updated Parks Recreation and Open Spaces Master Plan
• Accepting grant funding for Kerrville Police Department body cameras

The Kerrville City Council approved four ordinances on second reading, including rezoning 601 Roy Street to light commercial, annexing 318 Mae Drive, deleting the Joint Airport Board, and rezoning 17.8 acres near Loop 534 to general commercial. They also approved a conditional use permit for an auto repair shop, adopted the Parks Master Plan, accepted a body camera grant, and appointed Lucy Pearson as Municipal Court Judge. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-16 rezoning 601 Roy Street from R-1 to C-2 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-18 annexing 318 Mae Drive and zoning it R-2 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-19 deleting Joint Airport Board from code (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-17 rezoning 17.803 acres near Loop 534 from C-2 to C-3 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 18-2022 granting conditional use permit for auto repair (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 19-2022 Parks Recreation and Open Spaces Master Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 20-2022 accepting $79,488.75 body camera grant (5-0)
• Appointed Lucy Pearson as Municipal Court Judge (5-0)

City Council

The council will consider contracts for street maintenance and network infrastructure upgrades. The agenda includes several rezoning requests and a land annexation into the city limits. Additionally, the council will review permit requests for short-term rentals and accessory dwelling units.

• $265,348.00 construction agreement with Hayden Paving, Inc. for 2022 Street Maintenance Project
• $276,664.59 lease agreement for City network infrastructure switches
• $67,000 production agreement for the Kerrville River Festival
• Rezoning of 601 Roy Street from Single-Family Residential to Light Commercial
• Annexation of 318 Mae Drive into city limits

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Kerrville Planning and Zoning Commission approved a final plat for Hunter Hill Phase II, approved four short-term rental conditional use permits, denied one, and recommended approval of several zoning changes and an annexation. The commission denied the short-term rental permit at 612 Tanglewood Lane by a 4-3 vote, and the applicant for 217 Starkey Street has appealed the denial to City Council.

• Approved final plat for Hunter Hill Phase II, 1126 Jackson Road (7-0)
• Approved CUP for short-term rental at 213 Palmer Street (7-0)
• Approved CUP for short-term rental at 503 Lucille Street (7-0)
• Denied CUP for short-term rental at 612 Tanglewood Lane (4-3)
• Approved CUP for short-term rental at 321 Cottage Street (7-0)
• Denied CUP for short-term rental at 217 Starkey Street (3-4); applicant appealed to City Council
• Approved CUP for short-term rental at 105 Jasper Lane (7-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning change C-2 to C-3 at 1600 Junction Hwy (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances to update fire standards for RV parks and residential subdivision access points. The agenda also includes a professional services agreement for repairs to the Cailloux City Center. Additionally, council may authorize a grant administrator to assist with COVID-19 hazard mitigation applications.

• Ordinance 2022-13: Adopting NFPA 1194 standards for RV parks and campgrounds
• Professional service agreement for Cailloux City Center repairs up to $112,760.00
• Resolution 15-2022: Selecting a grant administrator for the TDEM Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
• Ordinance 2022-15: Amending subdivision code requirements for residential access points
• Resolution 14-2022: Authorizing Design-Build method for A.C. Schreiner House construction

The Kerrville City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including adopting NFPA 1194 for recreational vehicle parks and amending subdivision access requirements. It also authorized design-build for the A.C. Schreiner House, approved an art donation, and made board appointments. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-13 adopting NFPA 1194 for RV parks and campgrounds (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-15 amending subdivision access requirements (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-02 on second reading amending zoning code (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-14 on second reading reducing Building Board of Adjustment membership (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 14-2022 authorizing design-build for A.C. Schreiner House (5-0)
• Authorized first amendment to A.C. Schreiner House agreement with Heart of the Hills Heritage Center (5-0)
• Approved art donation agreement with LDB Corporation (5-0)
• Authorized professional services agreement for Cailloux Performing Arts Center repairs up to $112,760 (5-0)

City Council

The Kerrville City Council will consider ordinances to reduce the speed limit on State Highway 173 and prohibit engine brake use. The council also plans to discuss a new watercraft concession at Knapp Park and updates to the city's zoning code.

• Reducing speed limit on State Highway 173 to 50 mph
• Prohibiting the use of engine brakes via Ordinance No. 2022-12
• Negotiating a watercraft concession agreement for Knapp Park
• Amending the City Zoning Code regarding definitions and variances
• Appointing election judges for the May 7, 2022, election

The Kerrville City Council approved several items, including a speed limit reduction on State Highway 173, a ban on engine brakes, and zoning code amendments. They also accepted the audited financial report, authorized a watercraft concession agreement, and reduced the Code Review Committee membership. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2021 (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate license agreement with Hill Country River Rat Inc. for watercraft concession at Knapp Park (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 12-2022 reducing Code Review Committee membership and selected new members (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-14 on first reading to reduce Building Board of Adjustment membership (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-11 on second reading reducing speed limit on SH 173 to 50 mph (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-12 on second reading prohibiting engine brake use (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-02 amending zoning code definitions and variance requirements (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Kerrville Planning and Zoning Commission approved a final plat for Comanche Trace Phase 16, a CUP for a short-term rental at 713 Harper Road, a CUP for an accessory dwelling unit at 167 Paramount View, zoning changes at 601 Roy Street and 534 Industrial Park, a CUP for auto repair at Lot 8 of 534 Industrial Park, and annexation of 318 Mae Drive. A preliminary plat for Kuykendall Estates was withdrawn by the applicant, and a CUP for a short-term rental at 213 Palmer Street was tabled until the owner could attend.

• Approved final plat for Comanche Trace Phase 16, Albatross Way (6-0)
• Approved CUP for short-term rental at 713 Harper Road (6-0)
• Approved CUP for accessory dwelling unit at 167 Paramount View (6-0)
• Approved zoning change R-1 to C-2 at 601 Roy Street (6-0)
• Approved zoning change C-2 to C-3 at 534 Industrial Park (6-0)
• Approved CUP for auto service and repair at Lot 8, 534 Industrial Park (6-0)
• Approved annexation of 318 Mae Drive with R-2 zoning (6-0)
• Tabled CUP for short-term rental at 213 Palmer Street until owner attends

City Council

The City Council will consider annexing approximately 82 acres of the Comanche Trace Residential Development into city limits. The agenda also includes updates to traffic ordinances and an IT mutual aid agreement with Boerne and Fredericksburg.

• Annexation of ~82 acres in Comanche Trace (Ordinance 2022-10)
• Speed limit reduction to 50 mph on State Highway 173 (Ordinance 2022-11)
• Ordinance prohibiting engine brake use (Ordinance 2022-12)
• IT mutual aid agreement with Boerne and Fredericksburg (Item 4.A)
• Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022 City Budget (Ordinance 2022-08)

The Kerrville City Council approved several ordinances, including reducing the speed limit on State Highway 173 to 50 mph, prohibiting engine brakes, annexing two tracts in Comanche Trace, reconstituting the Recovery Community Coalition with new appointments, and amending the FY 2022 budget. They also appointed Glenn Andrew to the Public Utility Board. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-11 reducing speed limit on SH 173 to 50 mph (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-12 prohibiting engine brakes (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-10 annexing Comanche Trace tracts and zoning R-2 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-09 reconstituting Recovery Community Coalition with new members (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-08 amending FY 2022 budget (5-0)
• Appointed Glenn Andrew to Public Utility Board position #4 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including IT mutual aid agreement and Solar Eclipse Planning Committee (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposal for a bond election to fund a new Public Safety Facility. The agenda also includes a May 7 general election and the annexation of land in Comanche Trace. Additionally, the council will consider budget amendments and a radio system agreement with LCRA.

• Bond election call for a new Public Safety Facility
• May 7, 2022, general election for Mayor and Councilmember seats
• Annexation of 62.062 and 20.8 acre tracts in Comanche Trace Residential Development
• $2,802,956.79 interlocal agreement with LCRA for a radio system
• Fiscal Year 2022 budget amendment

The Kerrville City Council approved a resolution ordering a May 7, 2022 general election for Mayor, Councilmember Place 3, and Councilmember Place 4, despite a failed motion to move it to November. The council also approved a joint election agreement with Kerr County, called a bond election for a public safety facility, and approved several other items including annexation, budget amendments, and a radio system agreement.

• Adopted Resolution No. 09-2022 ordering May 7, 2022 election (4-1)
• Approved Joint Election Agreement with Kerr County (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-07 calling bond election for Public Safety Facility (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 08-2022 expressing intent to reimburse project costs (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-10 annexing Comanche Trace tracts on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-08 amending FY 2022 budget (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-09 restating Recovery Community Coalition (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2022-02 zoning amendments until March meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review COVID-19 preparedness and a December 2021 financial report. The agenda includes second readings of ordinances for multiple land annexations and updates to the city's zoning code. The council will also consider contracts for golf course irrigation and police officer evaluations.

• Irrigation upgrade at Scott Schreiner Municipal Golf Course ($52,598.05)
• Annexation of approximately 16.85 acres on Coronado Drive
• Annexation of approximately 6.0 acres at 253 Holdsworth Dr.
• Annexation of approximately 168.84 acres near Peterson Regional Medical Center
• Amendments to the City's Zoning Code (Ordinance No. 2022-02)

The Kerrville City Council approved several annexations and zoning changes, including a 16.85-acre tract near Coronado Drive zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential) after a failed attempt to zone it RE. They also approved annexations for a 6-acre property at 253 Holdsworth Dr. (R-3) and a 168.84-acre tract near Peterson Regional Medical Center (AG and PI). A zoning code amendment (Ordinance 2022-02) was tabled to the next meeting, and a golf course irrigation upgrade lease-purchase agreement was approved.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-03 annexing 16.85 acres near Coronado Dr., zoned R-1 (3-2)
• Denied motion to zone annexed Coronado Dr. property as Residential Estates (2-3)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-04 annexing 6 acres at 253 Holdsworth Dr., zoned R-3 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-05 annexing 168.84 acres near Peterson Regional Medical Center, zoned AG and PI (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-06 rezoning 11 lots on Washington St. and Barnett St. to PI (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2022-02 (zoning code amendments) until next meeting (5-0)
• Approved $52,598.05 lease-purchase for golf course irrigation controller upgrade (5-0)
• Authorized interlocal contract with Texas HHSC for police officer evaluations (5-0)

City Council

The council will review multiple requests for short-term rental permits at various residential properties. The agenda also includes proposals to annex significant acreage into city limits. Additionally, officials will consider updates to the city's zoning code and a new convenience store permit.

• $70,111 construction agreement for generator improvements with S&S Controls and Motors
• Conditional Use Permits for short-term rentals at 960 Prescott St. N. and 1796 Arcadia Loop
• Annexation of approximately 168.84 acres near Peterson Regional Medical Center
• Proposed convenience store with fuel sales at 1001 Sidney Baker Street S.
• Ordinance to amend the City's Zoning Code regarding definitions and variances

The Kerrville City Council approved multiple annexations, including a 16.85-acre tract near Coronado Drive with R-1 zoning (3-2), a 6-acre tract at 253 Holdsworth Dr. with R-3 zoning, and a 168.84-acre tract near Peterson Regional Medical Center with AG and PI zoning. The council also approved seven conditional use permits for short-term rentals and a convenience store, plus a $70,111 generator improvement contract. All other items passed unanimously.

• Approved $70,111 generator improvement contract with S&S Controls and Motors (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 960 Prescott St. N., 1796 Arcadia Loop, 400 Lowry Street S., 1807 E. Main St. N., 205 Westminster, and 600 Woodlawn Avenue N. (5-0 each)
• Approved conditional use permit for convenience store with fuel sales at 1001 Sidney Baker Street S. (5-0)
• Approved annexation of 16.85 acres near Coronado Drive with R-1 zoning (3-2)
• Approved annexation of 6.0 acres at 253 Holdsworth Dr. with R-3 zoning (5-0)
• Approved annexation of 168.84 acres near Peterson Regional Medical Center with AG and PI zoning (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of multiple lots on Washington St. and Barnett St. from RT to PI (5-0)
• Approved zoning code amendments on first reading with change to dwelling unit language (5-0)

City Council

The Kerrville City Council approved a first-reading ordinance creating a new short-term rental permitting and inspection program, with amendments including a sprinkler requirement for structures sleeping over 10 people. The council also approved eight conditional use permits for short-term rentals at specific properties, annexed an 11.93-acre tract zoned Industrial, and adopted a water/wastewater master plan update. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-30 (short-term rental permitting) on first reading (5-0)
• Approved 8 conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 339 Guadalupe, 800 Lake, 503 Oakland Hills, 220 Riverhill Club #5/#9/#13/#14, and 2324 Trails End (5-0 each)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-32 annexing 5269 State Highway 27 (11.93 acres) with IM zoning on first reading (5-0)
• Tabled utility waiver request for 5269 Highway 27 (Ingram Ready Mix) until next meeting (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 68-2022 Water and Wastewater Master Plan update (5-0)
• Approved five design-build firms for Public Safety Facility project (5-0)
• Approved Library Advisory Board review of library collection policy (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Food Service Advisory Board (5-0)