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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
July 1, 1997, 6:00 P.M.
Chair, Leon Douglas called the July 1, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.,
and explained the meeting process. Other Commissioners present were: Cynthia Smith, Cal Wilkerson, Charles
Parker and Claude Proctor. Patrick Walsh arrived after the approval of the Consent Agenda. Robert Brannon
was absent. Staff members present were Ed Barry, Director, Hildy Kingma, Chief Development Planner,
Wendy Walsh, Development Planner, Tom Bolt, Building Plan Reviewer 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 June 3, 1997, and June 17, 1997, Planning and
Zoning Commission Meetings.
Claude Proctor made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Cal Wilkerson seconded the motion which
passed by a vote of 5-0.
Regular Agenda
Jim Knight, agent for the applicant, requested that items 6 and 7 be pulled from the agenda.
Cal Wilkerson made a motion to table these items until the August 5, 1997, meeting. Cynthia Smith seconded
the motion which passed by a vote of 5-0.
2. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for Lots 1
and 2, Block 11, Quail Meadow, Unit 3; located at 605 and 607 River Bend Drive. Hildy Kingma gave
the staff report and recommendation. Judi Shanklin, owner of the building was present and addressed
the Commission. Cynthia Smith made a motion to approve a variance to Section 34020 F.2. for the
addition of a driveway to Mesquite Lane, after making the required findings of fact, provided a
Certificate of Occupancy is verified. Claude Proctor seconded the motion which passed by a vote of
6-0.
3. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for Sun
City Georgetown, Neighborhood Four, Lot 67; located at 141 Stetson Trail. Tom Bolt gave the staff
report and recommendation. The applicant, Ray Rude was present and concurred with staff. Patrick
Walsh made a motion to approve the requested variance to Section 34020 G. of the Subdivision
Regulations, provided the deck extension into the required rear yard is limited to an area adjacent to the
bay window to a width of 36 inches, which allows connection of the two deck areas and reduces the
variance request to approximately one and one-half (1-1/2) feet into the rear yard setback in this area
only, after making the required findings of fact. The deck width should be measured perpendicular to
the window planes. This 36-inch walk way would be adequate to provide handicapped access if ever
necessary. This proposal has been discussed with the applicant both personally and through a written
communication. Cal Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0.
4. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for
Churchill Farms, Section Four, Block B, Lots 1- 4, located at 103, 107, 111, and 115 Highalea Court.
Tom Bolt gave the staff report and recommendation. John Taylor, owner and applicant, addressed the
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Commission and provided pictures to the Commission of the request. Charles Parker made a motion to
approve the requested variance to Section 37040 of the Subdivision Regulations for Churchill Farms,
Section Four, Block B, Lots 1-4, thereby allowing a six (6) foot tall fence to encroach into the platted 25
foot front yard setback and PUE by approximately twenty (20) feet and align with the amenity yard
fence, after making the required findings of fact. Patrick Walsh seconded the motion which passed by a
vote of 6-0.
5. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Detailed Development Plan of Shell Ranch, Section
One, Block A, Lot 1, also known as Shell Ranch Elementary School; with Variances to the Subdivision
Regulations; located northwest of Shell Road. Hildy Kingma informed the Commission that the letters
were sent to surrounding property owners and signs posted on the property 12 days prior to the
Commission meeting. Since notification was not conducted in full compliance with the City's
requirements, if any action on this item by the Commission and Council is contested on those grounds,
this application will have to be reconsidered. Hildy Kingma gave the staff report and recommendation.
Dennis O'Connell asked about the impact to Pecan Branch water runoff. Hildy Kingma responded to
his comments, stating that this was on Berry Creek, not Pecan Branch, and that all development is
required to comply with the City’s detention requirements. After the discussion, Cal Wilkerson made a
motion to approve the DDP of Shell Ranch Elementary School, provided the Technical Issues are
addressed prior to City Council consideration. Approval of the requested variance to Table 33052,
after making the required findings of fact. Charles Parker seconded the motion which passed by a vote
of 6-0.
8. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Rezoning of 11.5 acres in the John Berry Survey,
from A, Agricultural to C-2A, Commercial First Height or any more restrictive classification, located on
the north IH-35 Frontage Road and County Road 190. Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and
recommendation. Claude Proctor made a motion to approve the requested rezoning for 11.5 acres in the
John Berry Survey, from A, Agricultural to C-2A, Commercial, First Height, excluding mini-warehouse
uses. Cynthia Smith seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0.
9. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Revised Concept Plan of a 108.950 acre tract in the
John Berry Survey, to be known as Pecan Branch North Subdivision, located on County Road 152 and
FM971. Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and recommendation. There was extensive discussion
regarding amending the 100 year flood plain. Ed Barry responded to the Commissioner's questions.
Jim Stendebach, agent for the applicant, addressed the Commission. Bill Blakely, of Pennington Place,
voiced his concerns about increased traffic. He was informed that the applicant dedicated 20 feet of
right-of-way for the widening of FM971. Ed Barry explained that this is a State Road and TXDOT
would be responsible for improvements to that road. After extensive discussion, Cynthia Smith made a
motion to approve a Revised Concept Plan of Pecan Branch North Subdivision. Charles Parker
seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0. Cynthia Smith made a motion to draft a letter to
the City Council regarding the urgency of improvements to FM971. Cal Wilkerson seconded the
motion which passed by a vote of 6-0.
10. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Revised Concept Plan of a 355.45 acre tract in the
Lewis Dyches Survey, to be known as Inner Loop Commercial Park Subdivision, located on Business 35
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and Georgetown Inner Loop Road. Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and recommendation. David
Starr, applicant, addressed the Commission and concurred with Staff except for Technical Issue #3,
requesting the applicant to shift the location of the proposed collector street south to align with the
Manitex driveway. After the discussion, Claude Proctor made a motion to approve a Revised Concept
Plan for Inner Loop Commercial Park, provided all Technical Issues are addressed prior to City Council
consideration. This motion includes the realignment of the proposed collector street as described by
staff. Cal Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0.
11. Commissioners' comments and reports. Ed Barry informed the Commission of the results of the City
Council retreat and discussed future training for the P&Z and more interaction between the Commission
and Council. Geographical Information System strategies were briefly discussed. A workshop will be
scheduled at the August 5th meeting.
12. Staff comments and reports.
a. Council action update. Hildy Kingma and Wendy Walsh updated the Commission
b. Discussion of revisions to the Commission Bylaws regarding the Consent Agenda. Hildy
Kingma asked the Commission to consider putting some variance requests on the Consent Agenda.
This would permit any items with variances to be put on the Consent Agenda provided: 1) both staff and
applicant concur with the recommendation; 2) findings of fact are provided by the staff and applicant;
and 3) there is no significant opposition from the public. The Commission asked that this be put on the
August Agenda with comments from the Legal Department.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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