HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_05.01.2001May 1, 2001
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Minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, May 1, 2001
Chair, Patrick Walsh, called the May 1, 2001, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to
order at 6:04 p.m. Other Commissioners present were Gabe Sansing, Marjorie Herbert, Chris
Aadnesen, Robert Seamans and Jack Noble. Richard Glasco arrived after consideration of the
minutes. Staff members present were Amelia Sondgeroth, Director, Janis Russell, Recording
Secretary, David Munk, Development Engineer, Carla Benton, Development Planner, Melissa
Murphy, Development Planner and Cathy Riedel, Assistant City Attorney.
Consent Agenda
2. Consideration and possible action on the Minutes of the April 3, 2001, Planning and
Zoning Commission Meeting. Gabe Sansing made a motion to approve the minutes as
written. Robert Seamans seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-0 (Marjorie
Herbert abstained due to her absence at part of that meeting).
Items #3, 4 and 5 were pulled from the Consent Agenda to be considered individually by
the Commission.
Regular Agenda
3. Consideration of the Public Review Final Plat of 55.33 acres in the John Pulsifer
Survey, to be known as River Chase II, located along River Chase Boulevard.
Raymond York, 408 Skyline Road, addressed the Commission. He asked if the River
Chase property extended to the center line of the creek. He said that the plat shows
that some lots go to the center line and some across the creek. Mr. York stated that
the original Oakcrest Survey of 1971, shows 20 lots that extend across the creek. He
said that his lot was originally surveyed as having 6.55 acres and now has 2 acres
less and 19 other lots are the same way. Marjorie Herbert asked what his deed
shows and he responded that his deed shows 4.32 acres. She responded that this
issue is not one that the P&Z can address. It will be between the buyer and seller of
the property. Robert Faldetta, 404 Skyline Road, addressed the Commission with the
same concern as Mr. York’s. The original, 1971survey shows 3.4 acres, Alamo Title
says 2.7 acres and new appraisal says 3.4 acres. He stated that according to the
submitted plat, his land extends across the creek and if he owns the land across the
creek, he expects to claim it someday. Robert Seamans asked about a “divided
street” mentioned in #3 of the staff report. He stated that the drawing doesn’t show a
divided street and it doesn’t show a difference in the width of the street. David Munk
responded that the plat showed ROW only and the City will determine in a later phase
whether they will have to widen the 60’ ROW to accommodate 2 pavement sections.
At this time the City is thinking that it won’t have to be widened. Mr. Seamans also
asked about the fees paid-in-lieu of park land and asked why. David Munk responded
that the number of lots is the criteria used to determine park land dedication and with
this few number of lots, the park would be very small (approximately 1/4 of an acre).
Jack Noble asked if the property located within in the flood plain is buildable and
David Munk responded that it is not. Bob Wunsch, owner and developer, addressed
the commission. He stated that he will work with the title company, surveyor and
Oakcrest property owners to clear up questions asked by Mr. York. Norma Chafin,
120 Skyline Rd. addressed the Commission regarding the proposed hike and bike
trail for the subdivision along the river. She informed the Commission that in April,
1992 a petition, signed by the residents on the Oakcrest side of the river was
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presented to the City Council opposing a hike and bike trail. After the discussion,
Gabe Sansing made a motion to recommend approval of the Public Review Final Plat
of River Chase II, and approval of the requested variance to the Subdivision
Regulations, Section 33030N.2., to allow a 900 foot cul-de-sac with a 499 foot divided
road, after making the required findings of fact and provided technical issues are
addressed prior to City Council consideration. The Commission requested that a note
is made to City Council, prior to the City Council meeting, that questions about the
property boundaries along the back of the property are acknowledged. Marjorie
Herbert seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 7-0.
4. Consideration of the Resubdivision of Rucker and Hodges Addition, Part of Blocks 8
and 9, located at 704 W. 8th Street. Paulette Taylor, 705 W.8th street, addressed the
Commission on behalf of her Aunt, Ethel Moore. Ms. Taylor asked if this will be an
attachment to her deed or a revision to the present deed. Marjorie Herbert
responded that the 10 feet will be a deed in and of itself. Jack Noble made a motion
to recommend approval of the Resubdivision of Rucker and Hodges Addition, Part of
Blocks 8 and 9, located at 704 W. 8th Street, provided technical issues are addressed
prior to City Council consideration. Richard Glasco seconded the motion, which
passed by a vote of 7-0
5. Consideration of the Rezoning of 1.80 acres in the William Addison Survey, a portion
of SummerCrest, Section One, from A, Agricultural, to RS, Residential Single Family,
or any more restrictive district. Robert Seamans asked if the water quality pond is a
different structure than what’s already built out there. Melissa Murphy responded that
the 1.80 acres of land was platted and annexed but not rezoned when the rest of the
tract was, so this is a formality to clean up that over-sight. After the discussion,
Marjorie Herbert made a motion to recommend approval of the Rezoning of 1.80
acres in the William Addison Survey, a portion of SummerCrest, Section One, from A,
Agricultural, to RS, Residential Single Family, or any more restrictive district. Robert
Seamans seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 7-0.
6. Staff comments and reports.
a. Council action update—Melissa Murphy updated the Commission on the April City
Council meetings. Amelia Sondgeroth outlined the Monday, May 14th focus group
meeting with Duncan and Assoc. consultants.
b. Workshops for Planning Commission—Amelia Sondgeroth encouraged the
Commissioners to attend any of the available workshops as outlined on the handout.
Robert Seamans discussed buying or renting tapes from the APA and holding the
trainings in Georgetown instead of having to travel to conferences.
c. Important dates to remember—Amelia Sondgeroth went over the following meetings
with the Commissioners:
1. Thursday, May 10th Town Hall meeting on Downtown Design Guidelines
2. Monday, May 14th Focus Group meeting with Duncan and Assoc. consultants,
6:00 p.m. at Development Services offices
3. Tuesday, June 5th P&Z agenda will be asking for your recommendation
regarding a revision to the driveway separation standard on major arterials that
City Council has directed staff to make. If you would like to have any information
or discussion of this item prior to receiving your 6/5 packet, please call Leane
Heldenfels at 930-2543.
4. Thursday, July 12th Open House for the public, 5:00 p.m. to learn more about the
issues, concerns and problems with the current ordinances. (You are not asked to
attend, but may want to see what public reaction is.)
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5. Monday, July 23rd Joint Workshop with the City Council, 4:00 p.m., to hear
presentation from Duncan and Assoc. about their diagnosis and recommended
changes to our current ordinances.
7. Commissioners comments and reports
a. Discussion and possible election of Secretary—Patrick Walsh led the discussion and
informed the Commission that the Mayor wishes for all boards and Commissions to elect a
secretary in case the Chair and Vice-chair are unable to attend a P&Z meeting at the
same time. Then the secretary would preside over the meeting. After some discussion,
the Commission decided not to elect a secretary and take the By-laws to the June 22nd
meeting of the City Council for approval.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
/jmr