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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
May 6, 1997, 6:00 P.M.
GEORGETOWN, TX
Chair, Leon Douglas called the May 6, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 6:05
p.m., and explained the meeting process. Other Commissioners present were: Patrick Walsh, Robert
Brannon and Claude Proctor. Commissioners Cynthia Smith, Cal Wilkerson and Charles Parker were
absent. Staff members present were Ed Barry, Director, Hildy Kingma, Chief Planner, Clyde von
Rosenberg, Chief Planner, Wendy Walsh, Senior Planner, Sheree Rabe, Assistant City Attorney and
Janis Russell, Recording Secretary.
Consideration of approval of the Consent Agenda which included the following:
1.Consideration and possible action on the minutes of the April 1, 1997.
2.Consideration and possible action on a request for a Preliminary Plat of a 3.985 acre tract in the
Williams Addison Survey, to be known as Devonshire Farms Commercial-Section One, located
north of State Highway 29 East and west of Georgetown Inner Loop.
Claude Proctor made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as written. Patrick Walsh seconded the
motion which passed by a vote of 4-0.
Regular Agenda
3.Consideration and possible action on a request for a Short Form Final Plat of a Resubdivision of
Chaparro Estates, Lot 8 and a 0.26 acre tract in the George Thompson and R.T. Jenkins Surveys,
to be known as Warnock Estates, located on Sedro Trail, with Variances to the Subdivision
Regulations. Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and recommendation. Don Bizzell, agent for the
applicant, addressed the Commission. The water line extension was the only issue that he was not
in agreement with. He discussed the financial hardship of requiring one property owner to
construct a water line that will provide service to several properties. Larry Coldman, adjacent
property owner, addressed the Commission. His concerns were the removal of trees and
increased traffic. After the discussion, Robert Brannon made a motion to approve the Short Form
Final Plat of Warnock Estates, a Resubdivision of Chaparro Estates, Lot 8 and a 0.26 acre tract,
provided the Technical Issues are addressed prior to City Council consideration, and denial of a
variance to Section 35011 of the Subdivision Regulations to waive the installation of an eight (8)
inch water line to Lot 8, Chaparro Estates. Patrick Walsh seconded the motion which passed by
a vote of 4-0.
4.Consideration and possible action on a request for a Preliminary Plat of 8.259 acres, including a 0.43
acre tract out of an un-numbered lot in the Nolen Addition, an addition out of Outlot 10, Division
B of the City of Georgetown, a 4.949 acre tract out of Outlot 8, Division B of the City of
Georgetown, and a 2.02 acre tract out of the William Addison Survey, to be known as East 19th
Street at Hutto Road, located on East 19th Street, Vine Street and Hutto Road. Wendy Walsh
gave the staff report and recommendation. Judy Fabry, of 1207 Hutto Road, addressed the
Commission. Her concerns were that the density is different from surrounding properties,
increased traffic on Hutto Road, environmental effects and water run-off. Della Green,
representing Minnie Green, addressed the Commission. She was concerned that there was no
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turn-around at the end of Vine Street, and she thought that this density over the Edward's Aquifer
would not be good. After the discussion, Patrick Walsh made a motion to approve the
Preliminary Plat of East 19th Street at Hutto Road, provided the Technical Issues are addressed
prior to City Council consideration, which include the following two (2) items: listing the full
address of the Matthes’ on Sheet 1 of the plat, and identifying Minnie Reed as the property owner
of the lot at the corner of East 19th and Vine Streets, plus deed information. Robert Brannon
seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-0.
5. a. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Rezoning of the proposed San Gabriel
Heights, Section Six, Lots 3-8, being a portion of a 19.92 acre tract in the C. Stubblefield Survey,
located on Innwood Drive and San Gabriel Overlook. Rezoning will be considered at next
month’s meeting because of a posting error.
b. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Final Plat of a Resubdivision of San Gabriel
Heights, Section Three, Block H, Lots 8-11 and Section Five, Block B, Lots 21-23, and 19.92
acres in the Clement Stubblefield Survey, to be known as San Gabriel Heights, Section Six,
located on Innwood Drive and San Gabriel Overlook; and Variances to the Subdivision
Regulations. Hildy Kingma gave the staff report and recommendation. Rusty Winkstern, the
applicant, addressed the Commission. The following people addressed the Commission: Jimmy
Glasscock, E.L. Kemble, Fred Willoughby, Dale Rye, Valerie Covey, Jeff Voorhis, Bret Barton
and Kathryn Stallard. The concerns were that there would be no river access or park land of any
kind in this area, danger to wild life, and reduced property value of Overlook properties. Ms.
Stallard suggested that the variance be approved contingent upon the applicant providing river
access through his property because the Century Plan calls for multiple points of river access in the
river corridor. Richard Tribble stated that he had just purchased Lot 38 and did not get
notification. Curtis Burch was concerned about there being multifamily zoning on the 13 acre
tract. After extensive discussion, Robert Brannon made a motion to approve the San Gabriel
Heights Subdivision, Section Six, provided all Technical Issues are addressed prior to City Council
consideration. Approval of the requested variances to Table 34020 to permit the proposed
design of Lots 1 and 2, and to Section 34020 G.2. for existing encroachments only, contingent
upon requested rezoning being approved prior to recordation of plat, after making the required
findings of fact. Claude Proctor seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-0.
6. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Short Form Final Plat of the Saaverda Subdivision,
a 0.356 acre tract out of Outlot 2, Division A, and a 0.242 acre tract out of Outlot 22, Division A,
of the City of Georgetown, located on Forest Street and 16th Street; with Variances to the
Subdivision Regulations. Hildy Kingma gave the staff report and recommendation. Roy
Headrick, on behalf of the applicant, was present and concurred with staff. Claude Proctor made
a motion to approve the Short Form Final Plat of Saaverda Subdivision, provided the Technical
Issues are addressed prior to City Council consideration. Approval of a variance to Section
34020 C.1. to permit the lot design, and to Section 34020 G.2. to permit the existing
encroachments only, after making the required findings of fact. Denial of a variance to Table
34020, thereby requiring that the setbacks established by the Subdivision Regulations be provided
on this plat. Patrick Walsh seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-0.
7.Consideration and possible action on a request for a Detailed Development Plan of Heritage Baptist
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Subdivision, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations, located along FM971 and CR152.
Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and recommendation. Reverend Donald Ledbetter, the
applicant, concurred with staff. Patrick Walsh made a motion to approve the Detailed
Development Plan of Heritage Baptist Church, and approval of variances to Sections 33051 A.
and 34020 G.1., thereby allowing the parking spaces closest to CR152 to encroach into the front
yard setback by five (5) feet; to Sections 34020 F.3. and Figure 33044-A., thereby allowing one (1)
additional driveway along FM971, located 398 feet from its intersection with CR152; and to Table
37030-B. of the Subdivision Regulations, thereby waiving the Type B bufferyard requirement
along the north property line, after making the required findings of fact. Robert Brannon
seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-0.
8.a. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Revised Preliminary Plat of a 9.50 acre tract
in the Nicholas Porter Survey to be known as 2338 Plaza, located on Williams Drive, Park
Meadow Boulevard and Dawn Drive. Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and recommendation.
Don Bizzell, agent for the applicant, concurred with staff. Claude Proctor made a motion to
approve the Revised Preliminary Plat of 2338 Plaza, provided the Technical Issue is addressed
prior to City Council consideration. Patrick Walsh seconded the motion which passed by a
vote of 4-0.
b. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Detailed Development Plan of a 9.50 acre
tract in the Nicholas Porter Survey, to be known as 2338 Plaza, Block 1, Lots 1, 2 and 3, located
on Williams Drive, Drive, Park Meadow Boulevard and Dawn Drive, with Variances to the
Subdivision Regulations. Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and recommendation. Don Bizzell,
agent for applicant, concurred with staff. Robert Brannon made a motion to approve the
Detailed Development Plan of 2338 Plaza, Block 1, Lots 1, 2 and 3. Approval of the requested
variances to Section 34020 F.3. and Table 33030-A, thereby allowing one driveway on Williams
Drive between Lots 2 and 3, and one (1) driveway on Williams Drive between Lots 1 and 2,
limited to right turn in-and out only, and provided a median is constructed to facilitate these
turning movements; and, to Section 34030 E. of the S ubdivision Regulations, thereby waiving the
Type A bufferyard requirements between the common property lines of Lots 1, 2 and 3, after
making the required findings of fact. Denial of a variance to Section 34020 F.2. to allow the
second driveway on Dawn Drive to serve Lot 2. Claude Proctor seconded the motion which
passed by a vote of 4-0.
9.a. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Rezoning of 205.2 acres in the Fish and
Wright Surveys, to be known as a Portion of Campbell-Georgetown No. 1 from A, Agricultural to
C-1, Local Commercial, RM-2, Dense Multifamily, RM-2, Dense Multifamily Restricted, and RS,
Residential Single Family, or any more restrictive districts, located at Shell Road and Williams
Drive. Hildy Kingma gave the staff report and recommendation.
b. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Century Plan Amendment of 226.7 acres in
the Fish and Wright Surveys to be known as Campbell-Georgetown No.1, located on Shell Road
and Williams Drive from Intensity Levels Two and Five to Intensity Levels Two, Three, Four and
Five. Clyde von Rosenberg gave the staff report and recommendation.
c. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Concept Plan of 226.7 acres in the Fish and
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Wright Surveys, to be known as Campbell-Georgetown No.1, located on Shell Road and Williams
Drive. Hildy Kingma gave the staff report and recommendation. Jim Knight, of Bury & Pittman,
agent for applicant, addressed the Commission. The following people addressed the Commission
with their concerns and oppositions to the proposals: Wayne Schaefer read a petition signed by
60 property owners in surrounding subdivisions. He also pointed out that there have been traffic
changes since the 1994 traffic study done for the Sun City Georgetown development, and there
was a need for a new study. Doug Peachey objected to the widening of Penny Lane. Robert
Jackson, Jr. was concerned with commercial property being adjacent to his property and with the
Shell Road realignment. Reagan Nesbitt showed the Commission that he would lose his
driveway because of the extension of Verde Vista, and he said that there is an Indian burial ground
located on the property of the proposed project. Virginia Roarabaugl of Chaparral Estates was
concerned with water runoff on to her property. Jane Delaney was opposed to park land being
behind her property, and the widening of Penny Lane, and she showed a picture of her property
after a rain and the water runoff problem that already exists. Randy Weisbrod was concerned
about traffic increase on Penny Lane, devaluation of his property, crime and quality of life. Keith
Nielsen was concerned about utilities, water supply, increased traffic and the notification process.
Andy Young was concerned about the lack of proper notice and signs regarding the Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting. Bob Waring stated that he received no notification, and was
concerned about safety and increased traffic on Penny Lane. Jim Knight responded to the
opponents and stated that he was willing to meet with neighbors if notification was improper.
After conferring with Ed Barry, Leon Douglas stated that the file record documents that proper
notification was done. Jim Knight suggested postponing the item until the July Commission
meeting so the applicant could meet with the neighborhood to discuss their concerns. Patrick
Walsh made a motion to postpone this item until the July Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting with the concurrence of the applicant. Robert Brannon seconded the motion which
passed by a vote 4-0.
10.a. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Concept Plan of 73.153 acres in the John
Berry Survey, to be known as John Berry Commercial-Industrial Park, located on IH-35 North
Frontage Road South of Berry Creek. Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and recommendation.
Don Bizzell was present and concurred with staff. Claude Proctor made a motion to approve the
Concept Plan of John Berry Commercial - Industrial Park. Patrick Walsh seconded the motion
which passed by a vote of 4-0.
b. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Short Form Final Plat of 2.0 acres in the
John Berry Survey to be known as Tilson Subdivision, located on IH-35 North Frontage Road
South of Berry Creek. Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and recommendation. Don Bizzell
was present and concurred with staff. Patrick Walsh made a motion to approve a Final Plat of
Tilson Subdivision, provided the Technical Issues are addressed prior to City Council
consideration. Robert Brannon seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-0.
11. Consideration and possible action on proposed Subdivision Regulation Amendments to support the
Development Process Team. Clyde von Rosenberg gave the staff report and described the
proposed amendments to the Subdivision Regulations. A lengthy discussion of the Subdivision
Regulations and Century Plan followed. Patrick Walsh made a motion to recommend approval
of the proposed Subdivision Regulation Amendments and forward this item on to the City
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Council. Robert Brannon seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-0.
12. Commissioners' comments and reports.
a. Alternate, larger meeting space--Janis updated the Commission on the use of the County
Courthouse and Presbyterian Church. The length of the meetings was discussed. Two
meetings per month was also discussed. It was decided that alternate meeting space,
parking standards, two meetings per month and a Century Plan update will be discussed at
a future workshop.
13.Staff comments and reports.
a. Council action update. Hildy Kingma updated the Commission.
b. Transportation Plan update. Clyde von Rosenberg updated the Commission.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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