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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
August 5, 1997, 6:00 P.M.
Chair, Leon Douglas called the August 5, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 6:08 p.m., and
explained the meeting process. Other Commissioners present were: Cynthia Smith, Cal Wilkerson, Robert Brannon,
Charles Parker and Claude Proctor. Patrick Walsh was absent. Staff members present were Ed Barry, Director, Hildy
Kingma, Chief Development Planner, Clyde von Rosenberg, Chief of Long Range Planning, Wendy Walsh, Development
Planner, Tom Bolt, Building Plan Reviewer, David Munk, Development Engineer, Gary Warnock, Electric System
Engineer, Marianne Banks, City Attorney and Janis Russell, Recording Secretary.
1. Consideration and possible action on a revision to the Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws regarding the
Consent Agenda. Hildy Kingma explained the proposed revision, which will take effect on this agenda if
approved. Cal Wilkerson made a motion to accept the revisions to the Bylaws. Cynthia Smith seconded the
motion which passed by a vote of 6-0.
Consent Agenda
2. Consideration and possible action on the minutes of the July 1, 1997, Planning and zoning Commission Meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Public Review Final Plat of 17.72 acres in the Joseph Fish
Survey, to be known as Shell Ranch, Section Three, with variances to the Subdivision Regulations, located
northwest of Shell Road.
4. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Public Review Final Plat for a Planned Unit Development of
Sun City Georgetown, Phase 2, Neighborhood Twelve-B, located on Red Poppy Trail.
5. a. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Public Review Final Plat of a Resubdivision of
Inner Loop Commercial Park, Section Two, Block A, Lot 2, and a portion of 234.48 acres in the L. Dyches
Survey, to be known as Inner Loop Commercial Park, Section Three; located on S. Austin Avenue north of the
Inner Loop Road, with variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
b. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Detailed Development Plan of Inner Loop
Commercial Park, Section Three, Block A, Lot 1, to be known as Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc; located on S.
Austin Avenue north of the Inner Loop Road; with variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
6. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Detailed Development Plan of the Planned Unit
Development of Sun City Georgetown, Phase 1, Neighborhood One-C, with variances to the Subdivision
Regulations, located on Sun City Boulevard.
7. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Century Plan Amendment for 10.8 acres in the Antonio
Flores Survey, from Intensity Level Two to Intensity Level Three, located on County Road 151-A.
8. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for Churchill
Farms, Section Four, Block C, Lot 1, located at 102 Retama Court.
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9. a. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Rezoning of 15.113 acres in the W.G. Wilkinson
Survey, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Phase 2, Neighborhood One-D,
Tract A, from A, Agricultural, C-1, Local Commercial and RP, Residential Planned to RM-3, Office and
Service Use or any more restrictive district, located on Williams Drive, north of Del Webb Boulevard.
b. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Century Plan Amendment for a Planned Unit
Development of Sun City Georgetown, Phase 2, Neighborhood One-D, from Intensity Level Two to Intensity
Level Five, located on Williams Drive, north of Del Webb Boulevard.
c. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Record Final Plat of a Resubdivision of Sun City
Georgetown, Neighborhood One, Block 43, Tract B, and 15.113 acres in the W. G. Wilkinson Survey, to be
known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Phase 2, Neighborhood One-D, located on
Williams Drive, north of Del Webb Boulevard.
10. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Detailed Development Plan for 1.78 acres in the Nicholas
Porter Survey, to be known as 2338 Plaza Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 4, with variances to the Subdivision
Regulations, located on Dawn Drive and Park Meadow Boulevard.
11. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Detailed Development Plan for Airport Industrial Park,
Resubdivision of Tract 2, Lots 2A and 2B, to be used as an office/warehouse building, with variances to the
Subdivision Regulations, located at 103 and 105 Halmar Cove.
Claude Proctor made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as written. Charles Parker seconded the motion which
passed by the following vote: 6-0 on Items 2-4 and 6-11; and 5-0-1 on Items 5a. and 5b. Robert Brannon abstained from
voting on Items 5a. and 5b.
Regular Agenda
Cynthia Smith left the meeting after the staff presentations on Items 12. a-f.
12. 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 district, located at Shell Road and Williams Drive. Cal Wilkerson made a motion
to approve the requested rezoning of the property to be known as a portion of the Campbell Georgetown
Subdivision, from the A, Agricultural zoning district to the following zoning districts:
• Tract 2, to C-1, Local Commercial;
• Tract 3A, to RM-3, Office and Service;
• Tract 3B, to C-1, Local Commercial;
• Tract 4, to RM-2, Dense Multifamily Restricted to retirement living center;
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• Tract 5, to C-1, Local Commercial;
• Tract 6, to RM-2, Dense Multifamily; and
• Tracts 7A, 7B, and 7C, to RS, Residential Single Family, with Tracts 7B and 7C
limited to the density shown on the Concept Plan.
Charles Parker seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-0.
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. Charles Parker made a
motion to approve the Century Plan Amendment of Campbell-Georgetown No. 1, from Intensity Levels Two and
Five to the following Intensity Levels: Tracts 1, 2, 3-B, 5, and 6 to Intensity Level Five; Tracts 3-A and 4 to
Intensity Level Four; Tract 7-A to Intensity Level Three; and Tracts 7-B and 7-C to Intensity Level Two,
conditioned upon the approval of the Concept Plan for Campbell-Georgetown No. 1, as recommended by staff.
Claude Proctor seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-0.
c. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Concept Plan 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. Charles
Parker asked if it was possible to require the applicant to show an alternative route to Williams Drive in place of
the extension of Penny Lane. Ed Barry responded by stating that the City Council's policy is that connectivity
be provided between subdivisions. This allow traffic to move between subdivisions without entering the
arterials. The Concept Plan minimizes the impact of this policy by requiring that Penny Lane be a local street.
It can also be stipulated that an indirect route between Penny Lane and Verde Vista be planned at the time Tracts
7B and 7C develop. Charles Parker made a motion to approve the requested Concept Plan for
Campbell-Georgetown No. 1 Subdivision, provided the Technical Issue is addressed prior to City Council
consideration, a development agreement relating to the dedication and construction of Shell Road is approved,
and the applicant and staff add language to the Concept Plan to give future direction regarding the indirect
routing of Penny Lane. Cal Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-0.
d. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Rezoning of 21.498 acres in the Fish and Wright
Surveys, to be known as HEB/Georgetown No. 2 from A, Agricultural to C-1, Local Commercial, or any more
restrictive district, located at Shell Road and Williams Drive. Claude Proctor made a motion to approve the
requested rezoning of the property to be known as HEB\Georgetown No. 2, from the A, Agricultural zoning
district to the C-1, Local Commercial zoning district. Robert Brannon seconded the motion which passed by a
vote of 5-0.
f. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Variance from the Subdivision Regulations and Plat
Note #15 for Lot 3 and 4, Dicotec Subdivision, located at Sequoia Spur and FM2338. The Commission
considered action on this item before 12.e. because any decision made on this item will impact 12.e. The
Commission and applicants had an extensive discussion about alternatives to the staff's recommendation. In
order to facilitate the applicant's consideration of these discussions, the Commission recessed the meeting at 8:50
p.m. and reconvened at 9:12 p.m. The applicant was not comfortable with the alternatives suggested by the
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Commission. Claude Proctor made a motion to deny the requested variances to Section 34020 F.3., Section
33010, and plat note #15. Cal Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-0.
e. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Public Review Final Plat of 21.498 acres in the Fish
and Wright Surveys, to be known as H.E.B./Georgetown No. 2 Subdivision, located on Shell Road and Williams
Drive. The discussion described in Item 12.f. above included the Commission's decision on this item. Robert
Brannon made a motion to approve the public Review final Plat of HEB/Georgetown No. 2 Subdivision,
provided the Technical Issues are addressed prior to City Council consideration. Approval of the variances to
Section 33030 D. for the realigned Sequoia Spur Road, and to Table 34020 for Lot 1, Block C, provided the lot
is conveyed to the City, after making the required findings of fact. Claude Proctor seconded the motion, which
passed by a vote of 5-0.
Prior to considering action on the items, the Commission heard the following presentations, comments, and
discussion. Hildy Kingma gave the staff report and recommendation for a, c, d, e and f. Clyde von Rosenberg
gave the staff report and recommendation for 12b., the Century Plan Amendment. Richard Ferrara agent for
Campbell-Georgetown No. 1 L.P., addressed the Commission regarding Items a., b. and c. Jim Knight, agent
for the H.E. Butt Grocery Store, addressed the Commission regarding Items d., e. and f. Robert Black, Dicotec,
Inc. addressed the Commission regarding Item 12.f., including the possible driveway on Williams Drive and
replatting the two lots into one lot. John Delaney, homeowner in Gabriel Estates, addressed the Commission:
traffic, drainage, rezoning, proposed park would create potential crime, small lots would impact property value,
high density apartments would create water problems, construction dust and traffic would be a problem. He
stated that the neighborhood is unanimously opposed to this project. Jim Swope, asked if the final date in the
phasing plan must be adhered to (2010). Hildy Kingma responded that the ordinance requires a developer not to
lag behind the phasing plan by more than two years, but development can proceed earlier than indicated in the
phasing plan. Mr. Swope also discussed the Penny Lane extension and stated that it will impact quality of life,
safety and property values. He also stated his objection to Tract Six being high density, multifamily. He read
a letter from a property owner unable to attend the meeting. Colleen Neilson discussed the safety of children.
Keith Neilson thanked Jim Knight for his communication with the neighborhood, asked why the tie-in to Penny
Lane is required. He stated that the park should be a conservation easement with hike and bike trails or a green
belt only. He asked that the developer provide a written guarantee that the Penny Lane extension won't happen
until 2010, and it won't happen without further public discussion. Don Thorpe stated concerns about drainage.
Sandy Irwin, a Serenada West resident stated that the property should develop for single family only, that there
should be no Verde Vista extension, and that caves and Indian artifacts should be protected. Robert Jackson,
also a Serenada West resident, addressed Tract 3A and made recommendations for impervious coverage and
buffering. Cameron Smiley, who lives on Sequoia Spur asked about consideration for buffering. Richard
Ferrara responded to the property owners’ comments by stating that no north/south street would be put within
200 to 300 feet of the Gabriel Estates subdivision. He also said they would try to make the Penny Lane
connection as indirect as possible, and that he is willing to change the park land to a continuous green belt along
the street system if that is what is required by the City.
13. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Short Form Final Plat and Detailed Development Plan of a
1.36 acre tract in the Nicholas Porter Survey, to be known as a Planned Unit Development of GDS Tract; located
at 404-406 N. Austin Avenue. Hildy Kingma gave the staff report and recommendation. Ray Thomas, owner
of GDS, addressed the Commission. Mike Mersiosky, owner of Sonic, addressed the Commission in support of
the proposed project. Kathy Heideman, Forest Surveying, addressed the Commission. Dan Shanahan provided
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the Commission with a letter from the applicant. After the discussion, Cal Wilkerson made a motion to deny
the Short Form Final Plat and Detailed Development Plan for a Planned Unit Development of GDS Tract. Robert
Brannon seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-0.
The meeting was recessed at 10:00 p.m., until Monday August 11th at 6:00 p.m.
The August 5, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was reconvened on August 11th at 6:02 p.m. with
Commissioners Leon Douglas, Cynthia Smith, Robert Brannon, Charles Parker and Cal Wilkerson in attendance.
Commissioners Patrick Walsh and Claude Proctor were absent.
14. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Public Review Final Plat of an 18.91 acre tract in the David
Wright Survey, to be known as a Planned Unit Development of Texas Traditions, Phase One (formerly
considered as Sunset Oaks West, Phase One), located on Booty's Crossing Road. Hildy Kingma gave the staff
report and recommendation. Don Bizzell, agent for the applicant, addressed the Commission. Cal Wilkerson
made a motion to approve the Public Review Final Plat and Detailed Development Plan for a Planned Unit
Development of Texas Traditions-Phase One, provided the Technical Issues are addressed prior to City Council
consideration. Robert Brannon seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-0.
15. a. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Rezoning of 3.0 acres in the Nicholas Porter
Survey, to be known as A Planned Unit Development of Gateway Northwest Revised, Block B, Lots 1-5 and
Block C, Lots 1-6, from RM-2, Dense Multifamily to RP, Residential Planned or any more restrictive district,
located on Janis Drive and Washam Drive. Cynthia Smith made a motion to approve a rezoning of 3.0 acres in
the Nicholas Porter Survey, to be known as A Planned Unit Development of Gateway Northwest Revised, Block
B, Lots 1-5 and Block C, Lots 1-6, from RM-2, Dense Multifamily to RP, Residential Planned. Charles Parker
seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-0.
b. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Public Review Final Plat of 12.06 acres in the
Nicholas Porter Survey, to be known as A Planned Unit Development of Gateway Northwest Revised, located on
the North IH-35 frontage road, Northwest Boulevard, Janis Drive and Washam Drive. RobertBrannon made a
motion to approve the Public Review Final Plat of A Planned Unit Development of Gateway Northwest Revised,
provided the Technical Issues are addressed and the drainage study is approved, prior to City Council
consideration. Cal Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-0.
c. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Detailed Development Plan of 3.0 acres in the
Nicholas Porter Survey, to be known as A Planned Unit Development of Gateway Northwest Revised, Block B,
Lots 1-5 and Block C, Lots 1-6, located on Janis Drive and Washam Drive. Charles Parker made a motion to
approve the Detailed Development Plan of 3.0 acres in the Nicholas Porter Survey, to be known as A Planned
Unit Development of Gateway Northwest Revised, Block B, Lots 1-5 and Block C, Lots 1-6, provided the
drainage study is approved prior to City Council consideration. Cynthia Smith seconded the motion which passed
by a vote of 5-0.
Prior to considering action on these items, Wendy Walsh gave the staff reports and recommendations, and Don
Bizzell, agent for the applicant addressed the Commission.
16. a. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Concept Plan of 115.53 acres in the Woodruff
Stubblefield Survey, to be known as White Rock Estates, located at Highway 29 East and County Road 106.
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Robert Brannon made a motion to approve the Concept Plan for White Rock Estates, provided the Technical
Issues are addressed prior to City Council consideration. Cynthia Smith seconded the motion which passed by a
vote of 5-0.
b. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Century Plan Amendment for White Rock Estates,
from Intensity Level One to Intensity Level Two, located at Highway 29 East and County Road 106. Cynthia
Smith made a motion to approve the Century Plan Amendment for White Rock Estates, from Intensity Level One
to Intensity Level Two, provided the Technical Issues are addressed prior to City Council consideration. Cal
Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-0.
Prior to considering action on these items, the Commission heard the following presentations, comments and
discussion. David Munk gave the staff reports and recommendations. Don Bizzell, agent for the applicant,
addressed the Commission. Shirley Beaver, an adjacent property owner addressed the Commission with
concerns about streets coming out on to CR106, drainage problems, manufactured homes, and increased traffic.
Carl Belden, an adjacent property owner voiced his concerns regarding drainage, traffic, protection of the
Edwards Aquifer and the effect on Mankin's Crossing from the septic tanks in the proposed subdivision. Don
Bizzell responded to their concerns.
17. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for Village of River
Bend, Block A, Lot 1, located at 222 Village Lane. Tom Bolt gave the staff report and recommendation. Doug
Pace, an adjacent property owner, read a letter written by the applicant. Fredrick Joy, Secretary of the Village
of River Bend’s Homeowners Association, stated that the association was in support of the request. After the
discussion, Cal Wilkerson made a motion to deny the requested Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for
Village of River Bend, Block A, Lot 1, located at 222 Village Lane. Robert Brannon seconded the motion
which passed by a vote of 5-0.
18. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Revised Concept Plan for 5,301.89 acres in the L. Dyches, F.
Foy, B. Eaves, W. Roberts, M. Lewis, R. Jenkins, L. Russell, A. Short, G. Thompson, W. Wilkinson and D.
Monroe Surveys, to be known as The Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, located on F.M. 2338,
State Highway 195 and County Road 245. Hildy Kingma gave the staff report and recommendation. Bob
Eck, the applicant, concurred with staff. Cynthia Smith made a motion to approve the Revised Concept Plan
for the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown to permit the deletion of 14.5 acres for the proposed
Neighborhood One-D and the addition of property along CR245 and the major collector. Denial of the
requested revision to the Concept Plan to realign Sun City Boulevard. Charles Parker seconded the motion which
passed by a vote of 5-0.
19. Commissioners' comments and reports. Charles Parker, who attended the last area Planning and Zoning
Commissioner's meeting reported on that meeting and informed the Commission that the next meeting will be in
Cedar Park.
20. Staff comments and reports.
a. Council action update. Hildy Kingma and Wendy Walsh updated the Commission.
b. The Commission decided on September 17th at 6:00 for a Transportation workshop. Dinner will be
provided.
September 18th, and September 22nd-24th, at 7:00 a.m., were possible dates discussed for a joint
meeting with the City Council. Ed Barry will work on getting the meeting set up with the Council.
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With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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