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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_05.01.2001May 1, 2001 P&Z Minutes Page 1 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 May 1, 2001 P&Z Minutes Page 2 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.) May 1, 2001 P&Z Minutes Page 3 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