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CITY OF GEORGETOWN
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
June 2, 1998
Vice Chair, Cynthia Smith called the June 2, 1998, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to
order at 6:05 p.m., and explained the meeting process. Other Commissioners present were: Robert
Brannon, Claude Proctor, Patrick Walsh, Cal Wilkerson and Charles Parker. Leon Douglas was
absent. Staff members present were Ed Barry, Chief of Development Services, Marianne Banks, City
Attorney, Kim Shaw, Development Planner, Tom Bolt, Building Plan Reviewer, Gary Warnock,
Electric System Planner, David Munk, Development Engineer, Jim Babcock, Development
Technician, and Janis Russell, Recording Secretary.
1. Consideration and possible action on the Minutes of the May 5, 1998, Planning and
Zoning Commission Meeting.
2. Consideration and possible action on an Amendment to the Georgetown Village Planned
Unit Development, located on Shell Road.
3. Consideration and possible action on Conveyance Plat of 18.324 acres in the L. J.
Dyches Survey, located at the end of Mourning Dove Lane.
4. Consideration and possible action on Detailed Development Plan of San Gabriel Heights,
Section Five, Block G, Lot 16, to be known as San Gabriel Square, Phase II, located at
1504-1520 Leander Road, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
5. Consideration and possible action on Century Plan Amendment for 6.13 acres in the
Lewis P. Dyches Survey, known as Sierra Vista, Section Four, Block B, from Intensity
Level Six to Intensity Level Four, located on Rockmoor Drive and IH35.
6. Consideration and possible action on Short Form Record Final Plat, a Resubdivision of
0.33 acres in Shell Addition, a part of Block 6, located at 805 and 809 E. 4th Street, with
Variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
Patrick Walsh made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, consistent with Staff’s
recommendations. Cal Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0.
Cal Wilkerson presented a plaque to out-going Commissioner, Cynthia B. Smith, in appreciation
of her service on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Regular Agenda
7. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Variance to the Subdivision
Regulations for The Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood 7,
Lot 143, located at 120 Crepe Myrtle Lane. Gary Warnock gave the staff report and
recommendation. Mr. B.J. Long, the applicant, was present and addressed the
Commission. Mr. Long passed out pictures of surrounding properties. Patrick Walsh
asked about the possibility of locating the waterfall some where else on the lot. Mr. Long
responded that this was the only place that would be visible from the house. After the
discussion, Cal Wilkerson made a motion to deny the requested variance to Section
34020 G.2. of the Subdivision Regulations for the encroachment of a waterfall within the
platted 20 foot rear yard setback of the Planned Unit Development of Sun City
Georgetown, Neighborhood Seven, Lot 143. Robert Brannon seconded the motion which
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passed by a vote of 6-0.
8. Consideration and possible action on Revised Public Review Final Plat and Revised
Detailed Development Plan for 18.91 acres in the David Wright Survey, to be known as A
Planned Unit Development of Texas Traditions, Phase One, located on Booty’s Crossing
Road. This agenda item was tabled until the July 7th P&Z meeting at the request of the
applicant.
9. Consideration and possible action on a Rezoning with a Site Plan as required by the
Zoning Ordinance, with Variances to the Site Plan Requirements for 0.8 acres in the
Nicholas Porter Survey, from RS, Residential Single Family to RO, Residential Office, or
any more restrictive district, located at 1601 Williams Drive. Kim Shaw gave the staff
report and recommendation. Ron Greening, the applicant, addressed the Commission
and voiced his concern for liability insurance rates that would be required for shared
driveways. Jeff Seidel, the property owner of 1599 Williams Drive, next door to the
subject lot, addressed the Commission. He stated that he is interested in rezoning his
property also and working together with other property owners in the area. Charles
Braun, the property owner of 1603 Williams Drive, the other adjacent property owner of
the subject lot, asked specifically if Marianne Banks was aware of problems regarding
shared access easements. Ms. Banks responded that she wasn’t aware of any
problems. Mr. Greening re-addressed the Commission and asked that they vote on this
agenda item now and not table it until next month. Discussion followed regarding RO
Zoning requirements and unique standards to this Zoning classification. After extensive
discussion and consideration by the Commission, Robert Brannon made a motion to table
the proposed rezoning and site plan until further negotiations have taken place between
the involved property owners in order to achieve the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. This
negotiation is to take place within 180 days or less. A member of the staff will schedule a
meeting with involved property owners within 3 weeks. Charles Parker seconded the
motion which passed by a vote of 6-0.
10. Discussion of fire flow provision with Chisholm Trail S.U.D. Kim Shaw led the discussion.
Agent for the applicant, Mr. Jim Wittliff, was present and addressed the Commission to
explain his concerns regarding the fire flow problem within the Cedar Hollow Crossing
area.
11. Commissioners' comments and reports. None were made.
12. Staff comments and reports.
a. Council action update. Kim Shaw and Ed Barry updated the Commission on the
last City Council meeting.
b. Short Course on Planning and Zoning for Public Officials and Attorneys. Ed Barry
encouraged the Commissioners to register for this course if interested.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
/jmr