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CITY OF GEORGETOWN
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
March 2, 1999
Chair, Claude Proctor, called the March 2, 1998, Planning and Zoning Comm ission meeting to
order at 6:02 p.m., and explained the meeting process. Other Commissioners present were:
Robert Brannon, Claude Proctor, Sarah Milburn, Charles Parker, Cal Wilkerson and Patrick
Walsh. Staff members present were Hildy Kingma, Chief Development Planner, Kim
Mettenbrink, Development Planner, Wendy Walsh, Development Planner, David Munk,
Development Engineer, Tom Bolt, Building Plan Reviewer, and Janis Russell, Recording
Secretary.
Consent Agenda
1. Consideration and possible action on the Minutes of the February 2, 1999, Planning and
Zoning Commission Meeting.
2. Consideration and possible action on a Detailed Development Plan of Park Meadow
West, Lot 2, located at 3008 Dawn Drive, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
3. a. Consideration and possible action on a Short Form Record Final Plat being a
Resubdivision of Toyah Point, Section Two Amended, located at Leander Road and IH35,
for the location of Jack in the Box restaurant, with Vari ances to the Subdivision
Regulations.
b. Consideration and possible action on a Detailed Development Plan of the
Amended Plat of Toyah Point, Section Two Amended, located at Leander Road and IH35,
for the location of Jack in the Box restaurant, with Varia nces to the Subdivision
Regulations.
Patrick Walsh made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as written. Robert Brannon
seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 7-0.
Regular Agenda
4. a. Consideration and possible action on a Rezoning from A, Agricultural to RS,
Residential Single Family, or any more restrictive district of 61.8 acres in the William
Addison Survey, located on SH29 East, to be known as SummerCrest Subdivision
(formerly known as First Charter Subdivision). Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and
recommendation. James Huffcut, agent for the applicant, was present. Charles Parker
made a motion to approve the requested rezoning of 61.8 acres in the William Addison
Survey, from A, Agricultural to RS, Residential Single Family, to be known as
SummerCrest Subdivision. Leon Douglas seconded the motion which passed by a vote
of 7-0.
b. Consideration and possible action on a Century Plan Amendment from Level
Three to Level Four, of 61.8 acres in the William Addison Survey, located on SH29 East,
to be known as SummerCrest Subdivision (formerly known as First Charter Subdivision).
Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and recommendation. Sarah Milburn asked that if
SummerCrest for some reason did not go through, would more than 270 lots be allowed if
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another subdivision was proposed, because of approval of this Century Plan Amendment.
Ed Barry responded that any development would be locked into the 270 lots. James
Huffcut, agent for the applicant, was present. Cal Wilkerson made a motion to approve a
Century Plan Amendment for 61.8 acres in the William Addison Survey, from Intensity
Level Three to Intensity Level Four, located on SH29, to be known as SummerCrest.
The approval is conditioned on the development being limited to 270 single family
residential lots. Charles Parker seconded the motion which passed by a vote of
6-1(Sarah Milburn opposed).
c. Consideration and possible action on a Concept Plan of 92.93 acres in the
William Addison Survey, located on SH29 East, to be known as SummerCrest
Subdivision (formerly known as First Charter Subdivision). Wendy Walsh gave the staff
report and recommendation. Sarah Milburn asked about access to the park land. Ed
Barry explained that this park land adjoins the City’s park land to the west of this property
along Smith Branch Creek. Charles Parker asked about the “average” lot size as stated
in the staff report. Ed responded that 4-5 lots per acre is the “rule of thumb”. The
location of the entrance into the subdivision was discussed. Ed Barry pointed out that
this is the Concept Plan and streets and access points may be moved at the plat review
stage. Building in the floodplain was briefly discussed. James Huffcut, agent for the
applicant, was present and responded to questions from the Commission: the entrance
location is being studied now, with participation by TXDoT and the entrance will be in a
different location, to be shown on the plat; he stated that the average lot size would be
6,500 - 7,500 square feet and the street grid layout could possibly change with the plat.
Patrick Walsh asked about storm water detention. Mr. Huffcut responded that it is not
required because of findings with the original First Charter Concept Plan. Sam Brady,
adjacent property owner, addressed the Commission. His concerns were the number of
small lots on the east side of the property and the drainage from there onto his property;
the subdivision entrance and safety onto SH29; increased traffic into Churchill Farms
and St. Helen’s Church and the density of the subdivision. Mike Henry, a board member
of the Churchill Farms Homeowners Association, addressed the Commission regarding
traffic and the need for TXDoT to address the problem of increased traffic on SH29;
appearance of the subdivision (ie. fencing, entry features and grid layout, suggesting
more curves, fitting to the topography). James Huffcut responded that the entrance will
be moved from that proposed in the Concept Plan and the east and west turn lanes that
will be added at the subdivision entrance will aid in traffic problems. He stated that he is
aware of some drainage problems and they will be addressed. Terry Boyd, the
developer, stated that he anticipates a $120,000 to $150,000 price range for the
subdivision at this time. Sam Brady re-addressed the Commission regarding the stub-out
road shown on the Concept Plan connected to his land. The applicant agreed that it
could be moved. Sarah Milburn stated that she is not comfortable with the park land as
proposed. Claude’s main concern is transportation and traffic. Sarah asked about the
one access point. Ed Barry pointed out the stub-out streets are there for connectivity.
Extensive discussion regarding the park land followed. Ed Barry suggested a joint
meeting with the Parks and Recreation Board. After lengthy discussion, Leon Douglas
made a motion to approve a Concept Plan of 92.3 acres in the William Addison Survey,
to be known as SummerCrest Subdivision, provided the Technical Issues are addressed
prior to City Council consideration. Patrick Walsh seconded the motion which passed by
a vote of 7-0.
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5. a. Consideration and possible action on a Rezoning from A, Agricultural to R-MH,
Residential Manufactured Home or any more restrictive district, of 10.88 acres in the John
Berry Survey, to be known as Chisholm Park, Section One, located at 300 CR152.
Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and recommendation. Cal Wilkerson asked if approval
of the Concept Plan precludes the Commission’s discretionary action on this project. Ed
Barry responded that it did not, but since the applicant has adhered to the process this
far, fairness to the applicant should be considered. Discussion followed regarding
traffic and drainage. Tim Hunter, agent for the applicant was present and explained that
the FEMA requirements are delaying the progress on this project and the location of the
detention pond, and that is why the applicant is going forward with Phase One, with a
temporary detention pond. Extensive discussion followed regarding the timing of this
particular development versus similar projects which are presently constrained by the
moratorium. After the discussion, Robert Brannon made a motion to approve the
requested rezoning of 10.88 acres in the John Berry Survey, from A, Agricultural to R-MH,
Residential Manufacture Home, tied to the approved Concept Plan and accounting for
both the temporary detention pond location and its permanent location in Section Two, to
be known as Chisholm Park, Section One. Leon Douglas seconded the motion which
passed by a vote of 4-3. (Cal Wilkerson, Sarah Milburn and Patrick Walsh, opposed)
b. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat (revised) of
10.88 acres in the John Berry Survey, to be known as Chisholm Park, Section One,
located at 300 CR152. Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and recommendation. Tim
Hunter, agent for the applicant was present. Charles Parker made a motion to approve
the Public Review Final Plat of 10.88 acres in the John Berry Survey, to be known as
Chisholm Park, Section One, provided the Technical Issues are addressed prior to City
Council consideration. Leon Douglas seconded the motion which passed by a vote of
6-1(Patrick Walsh, opposed).
c. Consideration and possible action on a Detailed Development Plan (revised) of
10.88 acres in the John Berry Survey, to be known as Chisholm Park, Section One,
located at 300 CR152. Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and recommendation. Tim
Hunter, agent for the applicant was present. Charles Parker made a motion to approve
the Detailed Development Plan of 10.88 acres in the John Berry Survey, to be known as
Chisholm Park, Section One, provided the Technical Issues are addressed prior to City
Council consideration. Robert Brannon seconded the motion which passed by a vote of
6-1(Patrick Walsh, opposed).
6. Consideration and possible action on a Concept Plan of 34.18 acres in the David Wright
Survey, located on FM2338 and Country Road, to be known as The Enclave. Kim
Mettenbrink gave the staff report and recommendation. Mac Pike, the applicant, was
present. John Pittenger, a resident on Rustle Cove in Country West Subdivision,
addressed the Commission with his concerns for traffic onto Williams Drive from Country
Road; size of lots and how the subdivision would fit in with Country West, maintenance of
the road and wastewater availability. Bill Pace, of 216 Country Road, asked for the
definition of a collector street, the impact this development is going to have on Country
Road, where the 10 foot road widening easement comes from, when the buffering takes
place, and the minimum square footage of the homes. Mr. Pike responded that he would
be happy to meet with the Country West homeowners to address their concerns and
questions. In response to the wastewater questions, David Munk stated that a
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wastewater line would be extended from an easement in the Texas Traditions
Subdivision, at the cost of The Enclave developer. After the discussion, Leon Douglas
made a motion to approve a Concept Plan of 34.18 acres in the David Wright Survey,
located on FM2338 and Country Road, to be known as The Enclave, provided the
technical issues are addressed prior to City Council consideration. Cal Wilkerson
seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 7-0.
7. Consideration and possible action on a Rezoning of 515.75 acres in the David Wright
Survey, from RS, Residential Single Family to RP, Residential Planned or any more
restrictive district, located between Airport Drive and Northwest Boulevard, north of
Lakeway Drive, locally known as the Georgetown Municipal Airport. Kim Mettenbrink gave
the staff report and recommendation. Travis McLain, Airport Manager, was present.
Penny Burt, an adjacent property owner asked why the airport needed to be rezoned
since municipal facilities are allowed in RS districts. She stated that quasi-industrial and
quasi-commercial uses are located at the airport now. Kim Mettenbrink responded that
the rezoning assures consistency with the Airport Master Plan, which calls for DDP
review for each new development on lease spaces within the airport. Leases will be
approved by the Airport Advisory Board and City Council. DDP review will be
administrative by Development Services staff. Liz Hunter, an adjacent property owner
questioned the “buffering” referred to in the staff report, wanting to know if they were
noise buffers. Travis McLain responded that the “buffers” indicated in the staff report are
aesthetic, landscape buffers, not noise buffers. After the lengthy discussion, Leon
Douglas made a motion to approve the requested rezoning of 515.75 acres in the David
Wright Survey, from RS, Residential Single Family to RP, Residential Planned, consistent
with the adopted Airport Master Plan and tied to the site plan shown in Exhibit B or any
more restrictive district, located between Airport Drive and Northwest Boulevard, north of
Lakeway Drive, locally known as the Georgetown Municipal Airport. Robert Brannon
seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 7-0.
8. Commissioners' comments and reports. Sarah Milburn stated that she would like to
have a joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Board. Ed Barry will talk to Randy
Morrow, Director of Parks Education and Recreation.
9. Staff comments and reports.
a. Council action update. David Munk updated the Commission on the February 9th
and 23rd meetings.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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