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CITY OF GEORGETOWN
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
September 7, 1999
Chair, Claude Proctor, called the September 7, 1999, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 6:04
p.m., and explained the meeting process. Other Commissioners present were: Charles Parker, Patrick Walsh,
Sarah Milburn, Leon Douglas and Cal Wilkerson. Robert Brannon was absent. Staff members present were Ed
Barry, Director, Clyde von Rosenberg, Chief Long Range Planner, Wendy Walsh, Development Planner, David
Munk, Development Engineer, Tom Bolt, Building Plan Reviewer, Carla Benton, Development Technician and
Janis Russell, Recording Secretary.
Consent Agenda
1. Consideration and possible action on the Minutes of the August 3, 1999, Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action on a Detailed Development Plan of City of Georgetown,
Block 49, being the east 20 feet of the west part of Lot 1, for retail use, located at 306 W. 8th
Street, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
4. Consideration and possible action on a Rezoning with a site plan, as required by ordinance,
from RS, Residential Single Family to RP, Residential Planned, or any more restrictive district,
of Lost Addition, a 0.432 acre tract out of Block 67, located at 401 W. University Avenue.
Items #2 and #5 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 Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for Berry
Creek, Section Eleven, Phase Two, Block D, Lots 1 and 2, located at 300 and 304 Champions
Drive. Tom Bolt gave the staff report. Cathy Jiede was present:, and addressed the
Commission, stating that the narrowness of the lot is the reason for the request. Ms. Jiede
informed the Commission that the prospective buyer for the lot had withdrawn his contract, and
the lot was currently not under contract. Charles Connally, an adjacent property owner,
addressed the Commission with his concern that Champions Drive is a main thoroughfare and
the house should be set back for sight triangle purposes. Dewayne Napp, another surrounding
property owner, asked that the Commission wait on considering this request until a house plan
is submitted for the lot. Patrick Walsh stated he would like to wait until a house plan is
proposed before granting the variance. Ed Barry stated that this variance is typically granted at
the platting stage. After further discussion, Patrick Walsh made a motion to table consideration
of this Variance for 6 months. Leon Douglas seconded the motion which passed by a vote of
6-0.
5. Consideration and possible action on a Rezoning of 108.95 acres in the John Berry Survey, to
be known as a Planned Unit Development of Pecan Branch North, a manufactured home park,
from A, Agricultural to R-MH, Residential Manufactured Home, or any more restrictive district,
located at the northeast corner of FM971 and CR152.
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Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat and Detailed Development
Plan of 21.429 acres in the John Berry Survey, to be known as a Planned Unit Development of
Pecan Branch North, Phase I, a manufactured home park, located at the northeast corner of
FM971 and CR152. Ed Barry responded to questions from the Commission. Jim St endebach
was present to respond to questions. He stated that there will be a fence along FM971.
Patrick Walsh asked about the site triangle on FM971 and the entry into the park. Mr.
Stendebach stated that the entry lots could be limited to 70' deep unit s (instead of 80').
Landscape maintenance along FM971 will be maintained by the manufactured home park, as
well as the entry feature into the park. Buffering will be provided between the church and park.
The park will only allow double-wides, new units, and third party rentals will be prohibited.
These notes will be included in the lease documents of the lots. Harold McGrath, an adjacent
property owner, addressed the Commission. He voiced his opposition to the high density use
of the land. He asked about park areas, sidewalks, and the possibility of widening FM971.
Mr. Stendebach responded that a 3.4 acre park and a 1.6 acre park will be included in the
development. Sidewalks will be constructed along FM971 and within the development. After
the discussion, Cal Wilkerson made a motion to approve the Rezoning of 108.95 acres in the
John Berry Survey, to be known as a Planned Unit Development of Pecan Branch North, from
A, Agricultural to R-MH, Residential Manufactured Home, tied to the City Council approved
Revised Concept Plan; and approval of the Public Review Final Plat and Detailed
Development Plan of A Planned Unit Development of Pecan Branch North, Phase One,
provided the Technical Issues are addressed prior to City Council consideration. Leon
Douglas seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0.
6. Consideration and possible action on a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for The
Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Phase Two, Neighborhood 9, Block 2, Lot
38, located at 106 Winecup Way. Carla Benton gave the staff report and recommendation.
Leroy Wolfe, the applicant, addressed the Commission and passed out pictures. John Gaffrin,
addressed the Commission with his opposition to the variance because the deck would impair
the view of the greenway from his house. After the discussion, Patrick Walsh made a motion
to deny a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for Planned Unit Development of Sun City
Georgetown, Phase Two, Neighborhood 9, Block 2, Lot 38, located at 106 Winecup Way. Cal
Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0.
7. Consideration and possible action on a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for The
Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Phase Two, Neighborhood 7, Block 5, Lot
133, located at 140 Crepe Myrtle Lane. Carla Benton gave the staff report and
recommendation. B.E. Wharton, agent for the applicant, addressed the Commission. Buddy
Hamilton, neighbor of the applicant, stated his support of the variance request, and stat ed that
there is a safety factor involved because people have fallen off of the existing patio. After
extensive discussion, Leon Douglas made a motion to deny a Variance to the Subdivision
Regulations for The Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Phase Two,
Neighborhood 7, Block 5, Lot 133, located at 140 Crepe Myrtle Lane. Sarah Milburn seconded
the motion which passed by a vote of 5-1 (Charles Parker voted opposed).
8. Consideration and possible action on a Fifth Revised Concept Plan for The Planned Unit
Development of Sun City Georgetown to add a 326 acre tract of land designated for single
family residential and golf course and the designation of an adjacent portion of the original
Concept Plan area as single family residential and golf course, including the addition of a
collector street accessing CR245; Century Plan Amendment from Intensity Level One to
Intensity Level Two for the 326 acre tract. Clyde von Rosenberg gave the staff report and
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recommendation. Todd Jansen, Sun City representative, was present. Mike Boyle, an
adjacent land owner voiced his environmental concerns including endangered species and the
possibility of caves. He also was concerned with the road that is proposed to be extended
because of Cowan Creek and consequent runoff problems. Todd Jansen responded that the
development will comply with all TNRCC regulations. Mr. Boyle asked if proper
environmental permits had been obtained. Mr. Jansen responded that they had. Possible
alternatives for the location of the road were discussed. After the discussion, Patrick Walsh
made a motion to approve a Fifth Revised Concept Plan and Century Plan Amendment from
Intensity Level One to Intensity Level Two on the 326 acre 4-T Ranch tract of The Planned Unit
Development of Sun City Georgetown. Cal Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed by a
vote of 6-0.
9. Commissioners' comments and reports. Patrick Walsh updated the Commission on the Urban
Design meeting held the previous week.
10. Staff comments and reports.
a. Council action update - Wendy Walsh updated the Commission on the August City
Council meetings.
b. Joint meeting with the Parks Board. The Commission selected October 14th at 5:30 for
the joint meeting with the Parks Board.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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