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CITY OF GEORGETOWN
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
July 6, 1999
Chair, Claude Proctor, called the July 6, 1999, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at
6:05 p.m., and explained the meeting process. Other Commissioners present were: Charles Parker,
Patrick Walsh, Cal Wilkerson, Sarah Milburn and Leon Douglas. Robert Brannon was absent. Staff
members present were Ed Barry, Director, Art Rodriguez, Assistant City Attorney, Wendy Walsh,
Development Planner, David Munk, Development Engineer and Janis Russell, Recording Secretary.
Consent Agenda
1. Consideration and possible action on the Minutes of the June 1, 1999, Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action on a Short Form Record Final Plat of the Resubdivision of
River Oaks-IH35 Business Park, Lot 1, located on the IH-35 frontage road, with possible
Variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
4. Consideration and possible action on a Detailed Development Plan of Hartman Acres, Lot 1,
for the location of the Community Montessori School, located at the terminus of Pleasant Valley
Drive and Valley Drive, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
5. Consideration and possible action on a Rezoning from A, Agricultural to RP, Residential
Planned, or any more restrictive district of 19.31 acres in the Daniel Monroe Survey, to be
known as The Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Phase 4-B, Neighborhood
Seventeen A, located along Sun City Boulevard.
Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of 19.31 acres in the Daniel Monroe
Survey, to be known as The Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Phase 4-B,
Neighborhood Seventeen A, located along Sun City Boulevard.
Items #2 and #6 were pulled from the Consent Agenda to be considered individually by the
Commission.
Leon Douglas made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as written. Patrick Walsh seconded the
motion which passed by a vote of 6-0.
Regular Agenda
2. Consideration and possible action on a Record Final Plat of 6.607 acres in the Antonio Flores
Survey, to be known as A Planned Unit Development of Katy Crossing, Section Four, located
along Katy Crossing and Meadowlark Circle. Wendy Walsh responded to the Commission’s
questions and stated that staff has received copies of approval letters from TNRCC for the
Sewage Collection System and the Water Pollution Abatement Plan. Patrick Walsh asked
about the erosion which had been occurring there and if the TNRCC had approved the water
detention plans. David Munk responded that the applicant did additional modifications to ponds
and the drainage plans had been accepted by the City and TNRCC. Patrick Walsh made a
motion to approve the Record Final Plat of A Planned Unit Development of Katy Crossing,
Section Four. Leon Douglas seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0.
6. Consideration and possible action on a Detailed Development Plan of 1.41 acres in the
Nicholas Porter Survey, for the renovation of the Sonic Drive-in, located at 401 and 406 N.
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Austin Avenue, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations. David Munk gave the staff report
and recommendation and responded to questions from the Commission. Cal Wilkerson asked
what the requirements were for Type D and A bufferyards? Wendy Walsh responded. Patrick
Walsh asked about the Rock Street development. David Munk stated that the City is currently
obtaining right-of-way. The high incidence of traffic accidents at this location was discussed.
David Munk informed the Commission that TXDOT has reviewed and approved the project and
that a turn lane will be added and Austin Avenue will be widened beginning April, 2000. Mike
Mersiosky, owner and applicant was present and responded to questions from the Commission.
After the discussion, Patrick Walsh made a motion to approve the DDP of 1.41 acres in the
Nicholas Porter Survey, for the renovation of the Sonic Drive-in, provided the technical issues
are addressed prior to City Council consideration. Approval of variances to: 1. Sections 33051
and 34020 G.2., to allow existing parking and impervious cover within the front and side
setbacks of the 0.37 acre tract, 0.88 acre tracts and the 0.06 acre tract provided that a park
land easement is established between the utility easements along the south side of the site and
the River; and, 2. Table 37030-A, to waive the Type A bufferyards along the north and west
sides of the 0.37 acre tract; and, 3. Section 37030 F., to waive the required Type D bufferyard
adjacent to Austin Avenue provided that a parkland easement is established between the utility
easements along the south side of the site and the River; and, 4. Table 33030-A, to allow a 90
foot driveway separation distance from Morrow Street to the existing Sonic driveway; and, 5.
Section 33042 of the Subdivision Regulations, to allow the divided driveway to be greater than
45 feet provided that the driveway is redefined by constructing 25 foot wide entrance and exit
lanes into the site with a stand-up curb island between the lanes, after making the required
findings of fact. Sarah Milburn seconded the motion which passed by a v ote of 6-0.
7. Commissioners' comments and reports. Patrick Walsh commented that the Inner Loop is
complete and nice. Cal Wilkerson asked about the Morrow Street extension and the
realignment of Shannon Drive and Country Club Road. Ed Barry responded that Morrow Street
will not be extended at this time but hopefully with the new development there, this will occur
soon. Ed Barry said that the Country Club Road and Shannon Drive project will probably begin
Summer, 2000. Patrick Walsh asked that since it appeared that Urban Design is the City
Council’s main focus, when will participation from citizens and commissions begin. Ed Barry
responded that this will be a 2 year process, beginning with last week’s workshop at the City
Council meeting.
8. Staff comments and reports.
a. Council action update. Wendy Walsh updated the Commission on the June City
Council meetings.
b. Ed Barry asked when the best time would be for the Commission to meet with the Parks
Board. The August 12th or September 16th meetings will be discussed at the next P&Z
meeting.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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