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CITY OF GEORGETOWN
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
June 1, 1999
Chair, Claude Proctor, called the June 1, 1999, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at
6:22 p.m., and explained the meeting process. Other Commissioners present were: Robert Brannon,
Charles Parker, Patrick Walsh, Cal Wilkerson, Sarah Milburn and Leon Douglas. Staff members
present were Ed Barry, Director, Art Rodriguez, Assistant City Attorney, Hildy Kingma, Chief
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 May 4, 1999, Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
2. Consideration and possible action on a Addendum to the Planned Unit Development of Katy
Crossing, Section Two, located at FM971 and Prairie Springs Lane.
3. Consideration and possible action on a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for The Planned
Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Phase 2, Neighborhood Nine, Block 2, Lot 53, located
at 289 Trail of the Flowers.
4. Consideration and possible action on a Rezoning from RS, Residential Single Family, to C-1,
Local Commercial, or any more restrictive district, for McCoy School Subdivision, Lot 2, locally
known as Jehovah’s Witness Church, located at 1409 Williams Drive.
Consideration and possible action on a Century Plan Amendment from Intensity Level 3 to
Intensity Level 4 for McCoy School Subdivision, Lot 2, locally known as Jehovah’s Witness
Church, located at 1409 Williams Drive.
5. Consideration and possible action on a Short Form Record Final Plat of 0.425 acres in City of
Georgetown, Division A, Outlot 2, to be known as Santos Alfredo Addition, located at 1502 Timber
Street, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
8. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 38.70 acres in the John
Sutherland Survey, to be known as The Woods of Fountainwood, Phase 7, located along Jim
Hogg Road, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
9. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 20.44 acres in the Lewis J.
Dyches and Ruidosa Irrigation Company Surveys, to be known as Madison Oaks, Phase Two,
located east of S. Austin Avenue, along Madison Avenue, with Variances to the Subdivision
Regulations.
11. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 61.80 acres in the William
Addison Survey, to be known as SummerCrest Subdivision, located along SH29 East, with
Variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
12. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 33.50 acres in the David
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Wright Survey, to be known as The Enclave Subdivision, located at the southw est corner of
FM2338 and Country Road intersection, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
Agenda items # 6, 7 and 10 were pulled from the Consent Agenda to be considered individually by the
Commission.
Patrick Walsh made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as written. Charles Parker seconded the
motion which passed by a vote of 7-0.
Regular Agenda
6. Consideration and possible action on a Amendment to the approved Public Review Final Plat and
Detailed Development Plan notes of 18.91 acres in the David Wright Survey to be known as The
Planned Unit Development of Texas Traditions, located along Booty’s Crossing Road. Wendy
Walsh gave the staff report and recommendation. The applicant was not present. Bob Phillips
addressed the Commission. He asked if the developer is going to replace trees that he cut down.
He asked about the longevity of fence, and who would be responsible for the up keep of the
fence. He stated that all the signs leading up to the subdivision say “retirement center”, but inside
the subdivision, the signs just say Jimmy Jacobs, Builder. He wanted to know if it is still a
retirement subdivision. Mary Marcotte, president of the Oak Crest Homeowners Association,
spoke of the trees that were clear cut along the right-of-way of Booty’s Road. She stated that
many large oak trees were removed. She suggested that staff gets a tree count in writing from
the developer before this is approved. Keith Peshak, passed out pictures of drainage problems
along Booty’s Crossing Road, showing where dirt run-off has filled culverts. He stated that if this
fence is put on top of the berm, it will be over 11 feet high. Discussion followed by the
Commission. It was decided that since the split rail fence was the only item before them, that
they could only consider that item. Leon Douglas made a motion to approve an amendment to the
approved Public Review Final Plat and Detailed Development Plan notes of the Planned Unit
Development of Texas Traditions, to allow a 4'6" split rail fence along Booty’s Crossing Road.
Charles Parker seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of 7-0.
7. Consideration and possible action on a Rezoning of University Park, Section One, Block A, Lots 2
through 15, from RS, Residential Single Family to RM-1, Multifamily or any more restrictive district,
located on Bergin Court, west of Southwestern Boulevard. Claude Proctor abstained from voting.
Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and recommendation. Bobby Stanton, the applicant, was
present and addressed the Commission. He stated that in February, 1993, he filed deed
restrictions for University Park and read a portion stating that lots will be residential only with no
commercial activity, but that the duplex lots were always indicated on the plat for the subject lots.
Jim Connors, had a petition from 22 residents opposed to the rezoning. Some of his concerns
were vehicular congestion because of the dead -end street, police and fire response time, traffic
increase on SH29 and a negative impact on property values. Richard Anderson, of Southwestern
University, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. He stated that he was concerned about the
impact the duplexes would have on one of the gateways to Georgetown in relation to
Southwestern University. He stated that there were too many unknowns regarding builder,
building materials and plans. He suggested that these items should be added to the deed
restrictions. Mr. Stanton responded that the builder would be Valiant Homes, from Austin, if the
pending contract goes through. Sarah Milburn asked about the seemingly “chicken and egg”
timing on this rezoning, between the platting process and the annexation of the property. Ed
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Barry responded that at the time the plat was approved, the property was located in the ETJ and
when the property was subsequently annexed, it was automatically assigned the RS, Residential
Single Family zoning district. Sarah Milburn asked if this should be reconsidered since the plat is
old and things have changed. Robert Brannon responded that he thought that this zoning would
act as a buffer between the commercial and single family zoning. After the discussion, Robert
Brannon made a motion to approve the requested rezoning from RS, Residential Single Family to
RM-1, Multifamily for University Park, Section One, Block A, Lots 2-15, provided a continuous six
foot privacy fence is installed along the south and west property lines with the roadway and utility
infrastructure. Leon Douglas seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0.
10. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 81.85 acres in the John
Sutherland and G.W. Bledsoe Surveys, to be known as Westlake of the Woods, Phase 1, located
along County Road 262, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations. David Munk gave the
staff report and recommendation. Tom Watts, agent for the applicant was present and concurred
with staff. David Hall, 201 Liz Lane, addressed the Commission with his concerns regarding
construction traffic along Liz Lane, U.S. Fish and Wildlife approvals and/or a Karst permit for this
property. Tom Watts responded that the TNRCC and Fish and Wildlife studies are underway.
Patrick Walsh made a motion to approve the Public Review Final Plat of Westlake of the Woods,
Phase 1, provided the Technical Issues are addressed prior to City Council considerat ion.
Approval of variances to Section 33030 G.1. to allow 50 foot rights -of-way for local streets
provided that the Williamson County Road and Bridge Department accepts the 50 foot
rights-of-way; to Section 33030 N.2. to allow the Silverstone Drive cul-de-sac to be 700 feet; and
to Section 36050 to allow the street frontage for lots on cul-de-sacs to be 85 feet, provided that a
50 foot front setback is established for cul-de-sac lots with less than 120 feet of street frontage,
and the minimum width of 120 feet is provided at the front setback line after making the required
findings of fact. Leon Douglas seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 7-0.
13. Commissioners' comments and reports. None were made.
14. Staff comments and reports.
a. Council action update - Wendy Walsh updated the Commission on the May City Council
meetings.
b. Hildy Kingma informed the Commission that she was leaving employment with the City.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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