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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_03.03.1998MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION March 3, 1998, 6:00 P.M. Chair, Leon Douglas called the March 3, 1998, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m., and explained the meeting process. Other Commissioners present were: Cynthia B. Smith, Claude Proctor, Patrick Walsh, Cal Wilkerson and Charles Parker. Robert Brannon was absent. Staff members present were Hildy Kingma, Chief Development Planner, Wendy Walsh, Development Planner, Kim Shaw, Development Planner, Tom Bolt, Building Plan Reviewer, Gary Warnock, Electric Systems Engineer, David Munk, Development Engineer, Jim Babcock, Development Technician and Carla Benton, Development Technician and acting Recording Secretary. Consent Agenda 1. Consideration and possible action on the Minutes of the February 3, 1998, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. 3. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Detailed Development Plan for Bonnett Subdivision, Lot 2, to be known as Purina Mills, Inc., located on SH29 West and CR265N, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations. 4. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Rezoning of 19.90 acres in the Lewis Dyches and Ruidosa Irrigation Company Surveys, to be known as Madison Oaks, Phase Two, from A, Agricultural, to RM-1, Multi-Family and RM-2, Dense Multi-family or any more restrictive district. 5. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Final Plat of 4.435 acres in the Burrell Eaves Survey, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Phase 1, Neighborhood One -E, located along Old Chisholm Trail. 6. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for Serenada East, Unit Two, Block 5, Lot 2A, located at 708 Bosque Trail. 7. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Detailed Development Plan for Industrial Park North, Lots 19 and 37, located at 40125 and 40218 Industrial Park Circle , with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations. (Item #2 was pulled from the Consent Agenda to be considered individually by the Commission.) Cynthia Smith made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as written. Charles parker seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0. Regular Agenda 2. Consideration and possible action on a Short Form Final Plat for 10.418 acres in the William Roberts Survey, to be known as Berry Creek, Section Eleven, Phase 10, located along Champions Drive. Kim Shaw gave the staff report and recommendation. Charles Wirtanen, agent for the applicant, was present. Allen Gray, of 3515 Deer Trail, asked questions regarding the detention, due to the drainage onto his land. Patrick Walsh raised concern for drainage increases on the neighboring properties when the design standards should prevent this. Charles Wirtanen responded to the questions and concerns. After the discussion, Patrick Walsh made a motion to approve the Short Form Final Plat of Berry Creek, Section Eleven, Phase Ten, Lots 1 and 2, located on Champions Drive, provided the Technical Issues are addressed prior to City Council consideration. Cal Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0. 8. a. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Century Plan Amendment from Intensity Level 2 to Intensity Levels 3, 4 and 5, for 620 acres in the Joseph Fish, Mary Ann Lewis, Leroy Lord and William Roberts Surveys, to be known as Georgetown Village Planned Unit Development , located 1.5 miles east of Williams Drive on Shell Road. b. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Revised Concept Plan for 1029.12 acres in the Joseph Fish, Mary Ann Lewis, Leroy Lord and William Roberts Surveys, to be known as Georgetown Village Planned Unit Development, located 1.5 miles east of Williams Drive on Shell Road. Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and recommendation. Cynthia Smith asked for a refresher on what has been recorded. Hildy Kingma advised that the school lot, Westbury Drive and Village Crossing Road and Section 2A (residential) have been recorded. The Commission has approved a public review plat for Section 3, and the construction plans for that section have been approved. The Development Agreement did not proceed but the applicants decided to pursue a Planned Unit Development. The Century Plan Amendment was originally to be a part of the Development Agreement and when that did not proceed, it was required to go forward now. Patrick Walsh questioned the continuation of D.B. Wood Road to intersect at Williams Drive and how it would affect this development and traffic. Hildy Kingma advised that the realignment will happen when the HEB Grocery Store is developed and will provide additional access to IH35 by DB Wood Road to Hwy 29. His concern is the time between when Georgetown Village is developed and when the road will be developed. Hildy Kingma advised that the City has the right to build out the realignment of Shell Road at Williams Drive. Mark Pustka, representing Shell Ranch Development, Inc., advised that he is available for questions. Carol Stiles and Ralph Dixon Love addressed the Commission with a concern regarding the Fish Cemetery, located on this property and the State requirements and preservation needed. Mark Pustka advised that the area around the grave site will not be disturbed and access would be provided so that family can maintain the graves. Sean Compton, agent for the applicant, advised that access to the cemetery would be provided from Shell Road. Also speaking was William P. Mulock with concerns about traffic in the Williams Drive area, stating that traffic signals at Shell Road should be required. He felt that Shell Road is inadequate for the heavy load proposed. He questioned if Fire and Police services had been considered and asked if there would be an additional Fire Station planned for this area. Hildy Kingma addressed the traffic light concerns. Bob Machalek addressed the Commission and expressed his concern for the uses proposed along the southern property line and inquired about a drainage study for the area. Patrick Walsh expressed concern for traffic on Williams Drive that will be increased by this development. Leon Douglas expressed hope that HEB and DB Wood Road will come along at the right time to take care of the traffic increase. After the discussion, Claude Proctor made a motion to approve the Century Plan Amendment of Georgetown Village Planned Unit Development, from Intensity Level Two to the following Intensity Levels: Intensity Level Three for the Single Family and Residential PUD area; Intensity Level Four for the Multifamily Residential PUD area, the Residential, Office, and Service PUD area, and the Mixed Use Development PUD area; and Intensity Level Five for the Employment PUD area conditioned upon the approval of the Revised Concept Plan of Georgetown Village Planned Unit Development, as recommended by staff. Cynthia Smith seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0. Cal Wilkerson made a motion to approve the Revised Concept Plan of Georgetown Village Planned Unit Development, provided the Technical Issues are addressed prior to City Council consideration. Patrick Walsh seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0. 9. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for the Woods at Berry Creek, Phase One, Block D, Lot 22, located at 129 Brentwood. Tom Bolt gave the staff report and recommendation. Patrick Walsh asked about the amount of encroachment. Cal Wilkerson requested clarification of the relation between this variance and the Zoning. Hildy Kingma clarified these issues and noted that an application has been submitted by the adjacent property owner so a variance for back-to-back corner lots P&Z Minutes March 3, 1998 Page 3 can be considered at the next Commission meeting. After the discussion, Patrick Walsh made a motion to approve the requested variance to Section 34020 F.4. of the Subdivision Regulations to allow the garage portion of the structure only to encroach up to five feet into the required 25 foot secondary front setback along Meadow Green, and to allow the encroachment of the porch consistent with the Zoning Ordinance which allows the projection of open porches up to five feet into the required front setback, after making the required findings of fact. Claude Proctor seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0. 10. Commissioners' comments and reports. Patrick Walsh advised he did not have the newsletter article he had planned to bring. He brought a proposal for a two page flyer with a description of the road infrastructure and a highlight of proposed roads. He gave a review of the road development process. Leon Douglas commented on the workshop that was given by staff and felt that it was excellent. He stated that the amount of information assimilated for each P&Z meeting is enormous and he appreciates all the work that is done. 11. Staff comments and reports. a. Council action update. Wendy Walsh gave the Council update. b. Schedule special meeting/workshop for April. Hildy Kingma advised that Bob Hart and Susan Morgan would like to meet with the Commission to get feedback on the ‘98-’99 budget. April 21st is the proposed date, possibly at 5 or 5:30 if there is a BOA meeting. More information will be provided at the next Commission meeting. Hildy Kingma reminded the Commission of the Boards and Commissions Banquet on March 20th at the Sun City Ballroom. A reception is at 6:30, with dinner at 7:00. She also informed the Commission that the Division of Development Services will be presenting developer awards at the March 10th City Council meeting and invited the Commission to attend. c. Appointment of P&Z Commissioner to the Urban Design Working Group. Cal Wilkerson requested that someone else represent the Commission on the Urban Design Working Group. Cynthia Smith accepted the position. Cynthia Smith commented about the attitude of the Oakwood Homes business and asked what can be done. Hildy Kingma advised that the City is pursuing stringent enforcement. The Commission voiced their support to the enforcement of the Sign Review Board’s decision. The Commission meeting was adjourned at 7:52. /jmr