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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_09.04.2001 P&Z Meeting July 3, 2001 Page 1 Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission City of Georgetown, TX Tuesday, September 4, 2001 AT 6:00 P.M. Workshop – Call to order at 4:00 p.m. Vice-Chair, Gabe Sansing, called the September 4, 2001, Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop to order at 4:17 a.m. Other Commissioners present were Marjorie Herbert, Chris Aadnesen, Robert Seamans, Richard Glasco and Audrey McDonald. Staff members present were Amelia Sondgeroth, Tammye Sharpe, David Munk, Carla Benton, Leane Heldenfels, Ed Polasek, and Karen Frost. 1. Discussion regarding the program year 2001/2002. Amelia Sondgeroth introduced the staff. Patrick Walsh, Chair, arrived at 4:30 p.m. Ed Polasek gave presentation on the GIS program. Ms. Sondgeroth added that John Yeager with A.I.M.S. would be giving a GIS report to Council at the Workshop on October 24th. Leane Heldenfels gave presentation on Development Ordinance. Heldenfels passed around a task outline to review, and told the Commissioners that the Council was asking for this ordinance to be adopted in May. Amelia Sondgeroth commented that the staff would be heavily involved with the steering committee (9 members appointed by the Mayor), and the consultants, Duncan and Associates, who will be reporting to Sondgeroth. Sondgeroth told the Commissioners that at the City Council September 24th Workshop, she and a colleague would talk about the importance to outline the City's guidelines of growth, Sondgeroth touched on a phone survey program in progress to get citizen feedback on various city issues. Heldenfels talked about the HARC committee's responsibilities, tasks and limitations. Sondgeroth said there was need for new building inspections staff and an increase in development fees. Meeting was adjourned at 5:37 p.m. Regular Session – To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m. Patrick Walsh, Chair, called the September 4, 2001, Planning and Zoning meeting to order at 6:07 p.m . Other commissioners present were Gabe Sansing, Vice-Chair, Chris Aadnesen, Richard Glasco, Marjorie Herbert and Audrey McDonald. Commissioner Robert Seamans was not present. Staff present were Amelia Sondgeroth, Development Services Director, Tammye Sharpe, Staff Recorder, Carla Benton, Development Planner, David Munk, Development Engineer, Ed Polasek, Long Range Planner, Leane Heldenfels, Part-time Planner and Jim Babcock, Development Technician. Cathy Riedel, Acting City Attorney, came to the meeting later. 1. Action from Executive Session - None Consent Agenda 2. Consideration of the Minutes of the August 7, 2001 and August 13, 2001, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. 3. Consideration of a Short Form Record Final Plat revising the Resubdivision of Berry Creek, Section 6, Block E, Lot 1, located at 30001Oakland Hills Drive. 4. Consideration of a Public Review Final Plat of 33.98 acres in the A. H. Porter Survey, to be known as Cimarron Hills, Phase 2, Section 1, located on Goodnight Drive, S. of Hwy 29. P&Z Meeting July 3, 2001 Page 2 5. Consideration of Public Review Final Plat of 17.228 acres in the Lewis J. Dyches & Ruidosa Irrigation Company Surveys, to be known as Madison Oaks, Phase One, located on South Austin Avenue north of Inner Loop Road. 6. Consideration of a Public Review Final Plat of 20.441 acres in the Lewis J. Dyches & Ruidosa Irrigation Company Surveys, to be known as Madison Oaks, Phase Two, located on south Austin Avenue, north of Inner Loop Road. Gabe Sansing made a motion to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda. Richard Glasco seconded the motion, which passed by a vote of 6-0. Regular Agenda 8. Consideration of a Public Review Final Plat of 16.072 acres out of the Joseph Fish Survey, to be known as Woodlake, Phase 1, located on RM 2338, east of CR 152. 8. Consideration of a Public Review Final Plat of 16.072 acres out of the Joseph Fish Survey, to be known as Woodlake, Phase 1, located on RM 2338, east of CR 152. Tom Watts, with Ralph Harris Surveying, and agent for the builder, Robert Buffkin, told the Commissioners that the applicant objects to providing access from the light at Shell Road to Phase 1. Don Bizzell, with Steger & Bizzell Engineering, and agent for Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) said that if this street from the school site to Shell Road is not built, there will be no hope of g etting a much needed signal light at the location. David Munk, the City's Development Engineer, stated that Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) informed him that the site did not warrant a light at this time, and agrees that building out the interio r street is premature. Marjorie Herbert said she understood the construction of this street would cause many problems for the builder. Tom Watts said that the construction of this street would require about 1/2 million dollars, and not knowing where there is a need for water, and sewer and storm sewers at this time, could cause the builder to have to tear up the street if built before that information was known. Watts said that the builder would put the street in after plans were drawn up. Gabe Sansing as ked Dr. Gunn what his preference was about the light. Dr. Gunn said he would like a light in place there. Richard Glasco asked if there was going to be a right turn lane on Williams Drive. Bizzell said there are plans for five lanes, with a turn lane in the middle, and two lanes going in each direction, but no plans for a specific right turn lane. Watts said the builder is proposing to provide on Woodlake Drive two lanes in each direction to help take care of traffic flow. Gabe Sansing made the motion to recommend approval of the Public Review Final Plat of 16.072 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey, to be known as Woodlake, Phase 1, subject to an approved Century Plan Amendment. Audrey McDonald seconded the motion, which passed by a vote of 6-0. 9. Consideration of a Short Form Record Final of a Resubdivision of Shell Addition, East ½ of Block 2, located at 605 E 3rd Street, with variances to the Subdivision Regulations. Consideration of a Short Form Record Final Plat of a Resubdivision of Shell Addition, East 1/2 of Block 2, located at 605 E 3rd Street, with variances to the Subdivision Regulations. Carla Benton gave staff presentation. Marjorie Herbert made a motion for recommendation to approve the Short Form Record Final Plat of Resubdivision of Shell Addition East 1/2 of Block 2, located at 605 E 3rd Street, with variances to the Subdivision Regulations, Section 34020.F.4 Design Standards for corner lots, provided the Technical Issues are addressed prior to Planning and Zoning Commission consideration. Chris Aadnesen seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 6-0. 10. Consideration of a Record Final Plat of 14.95 acres out of the William Addison Survey, known as SummerCrest, Section Two, located on SH 29 East, with variances to the Subdivision Regulations. Carla Benton gave staff report. Marjorie Herbert made a motion for P&Z Meeting July 3, 2001 Page 3 recommendation to approve a Record Final plat of 14.95 acres out of the William Addison Survey, to be known as SummerCrest, Section Two, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations Table 34020 Design Standards for Lots, with building and impervious cover transfers documented and established on a per lot basis as shown in the Impervious Cover Table, located on SH 29, with variances to the Subdivision Regulations, Sections 34020.F.4, Design Standards for lots. Richard Glasco seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 6- 0. 11. Consideration of a Public Review Final Plat of 15.09 acres in the Antonio Flores Survey, to be known as Crystal Knoll Terrance, Unit Four, located along Jefferson Lane. David Munk gave staff report. Munk stated that the Parks and Recreation Board would be having a Parkland meeting on September 20, and have required, at this time, that Lots 1-9, Block H, be put into escrow, while there is consideration of other options. Munk stated that the area in escrow is large enough for parkland. Herbert clarified that the staff was asking for recommendation of approval with subject to what the Parks and Recreation Board will decide. Don Bizzell, who represents the developer, said that the owner would like to make a financial contribution of $250 per lot, as opposed to donating the land. Walsh pointed out that it is the City’s decision as to what way the dedication is decided. Chris Aadnesen made a motion to recom mend approval of the Public Review Final Plat of 15.09 acres in the Antonio Flores Survey, to be known as Crystal Knoll Terrace, Unit Four, located along Jefferson Lane, provided technical issues are addressed prior to City Council consideration and parkland dedication is finalized as per the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Board. Marjorie Herbert seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 6-0. 12. Determination of a Substantial Change in the Original Application to Amend the Century Plan for 31.10 acres located in the Nicholas Porter Survey from Intensity Level 3 to Intensity Level 4, located on Northwest Boulevard. Ed Polasek gave the staff presentation. Amelia Sondgeroth explained the application process, and said that the Commissioners decide whether to accept the impact study as a substantial change. Marjorie Herbert asked the question if the traffic impact study had created changes in the application. Stewart Shaw, with Bonner Carrington Development Company, represented the application, and answered Ms. Herbert’s question by saying that the traffic impact study did not just raise some issues, but created a different kind of application. Ed Polasek informed the Commissioners that the staff was asking them to recommend the amended application to include the traffic analysis. Marjorie Herbert made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission determine that, by adding the traffic impact analysis, there is a substantial change in the original application to Amend the Century Plan for 31.10 acres located in the Nicholas Porter Survey from Intensity Level 3 to Intensity Level 4, located on Northwest Boulevard. Chris Aadnesen seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 6-0. 13. Consideration of a Century Plan Amendment of 57.356 acres, in the William Addison and the Woodruff Stubblefield Surveys, to be known as Meadows of Georgetown, located on CR 102, from Intensity Level 2 to Intensity Level 3. Ed Polasek gave staff presentation. Chuck Carroll, representative of Cunningham-Allen, Inc. , made himself available to answer any questions later on. Juan Hernandez who lives at 50109 Paleface Drive, and Silvester Guzman who lives at 50107 Paleface Drive, both residents in Indian Creek Subdivision, are concerned about the drainage problem and the flooding in their backyards, and commented that the detention ponds in Churchill Farms are not being taken care of, and that there is a storm water pipe problem. Mike Hoover, Churchill Farms resident, wants to know what the capacity of the Dove Springs sewage plant is, the failure analysis of the sewage treatment of the plant, and the traffic management plan of this new development with the Churchill Farms subdivision. David Madole, Churchill Farms resident, was concerned about the traffic impact on Churchill Farms Drive. Patricia Henry, Churchill Farms resident, asked the question if Ryland had anything to do P&Z Meeting July 3, 2001 Page 4 with helping out on the drainage problem, to which Walsh directed her question to the Development staff for answer. Ed Polasek and David Munk said that the issues of drainage would be addressed in the subdivision process with the drainage study. Polasek and Sondgeroth suggested that the residents go to see Jim Briggs, as Briggs is doing storm water studies on each watershed, and this area is one he has a study on. Munk said that the developer will be doing full detention, not increasing run-off to this common creek between this project and Indian Creek, and the Subdivision Regulations would further prohibit more water flow. Walsh asked if the drainage channel was within the proposed subdivision. Munk said he did not know, and the conveyance will have to be checked out. Carroll made clear the boundary lines of this subdivision, which did not take the 7 acres in. Munk said that the Dove Springs plant is very adequate to take on this proposed subdivision, and informed Hoover that he should see Jim Briggs to answer any questions on the Dove Springs plant. Polasek addressed the issue of traffic by stating that there are two points of access. Munk stated that Churchill Farms Drive has plans to go much further west and the street is 40’ wide. Gabe Sansing made the motion to recommend to the City Council for approval of the request to amend the Century Plan for 57.356 acres out of the William Addison and Woodruff Stubblefield Survey, to be known as Meadows of Georgetown, located on CR 102, from Intensity Level 2 to Intensity Level 3. Richard Glasco seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 6-0. 2. Consideration of a Rezoning of 57.356 acres, in the William Addison Survey and the Woodruff Stubblefield Surveys, to be known as Meadows of Georgetown, located on CR 102, from A, Agricultural to RS, Residential Single Family, or any more restrictive district. Ed Polasek gave staff report. Gabe Sansing made the motion to recommend approval of the requested Rezoning of 57.356 acres out of the William Addison Survey and the Woodruff Stubblefield Survey, to be known as Meadows of Georgetown, located on CR 102, from A, Agricultural to RS, Residential Single Family or any more restrictive district. The motion was seconded by Chris Aadnesen, and passed with a vote of 6-0. Cathy Riedal, Acting City Attorney, asked the Chair to convene to Executive Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551. Patrick Walsh recessed the meeting at 7:27 p.m. Patrick Walsh reconvened the meeting at 7:39 p.m. The Commissioners then went to #7 on the Agenda. Richard Glasco left the meeting at 7:40 p.m. 7. Consideration of a Public Review Final Plat and Detailed Development Plan of 87.52 acres in the John Berry Survey, to be known as a Planned Unit Development (PUD) of Pecan Branch North, Phases II-IV, located on FM 971, east of CR 152. David Munk gave staff presentation. During Munk’s presentation, he voiced concern about the lift station capacity, and said that it was maxed out. Jim Nias, attorney for Sun Communities, had copies of the Revised Concept Plan approved October 14, 1999, a letter dated October 19, 1999, and a letter dated October 27, 1999, passed up to the Commissioners. Nias said that from the letters and the approved Revised Concept Plan, the developer can determine if the market conditions are acceptable and be able to accelerate the phasing. Nias also commented that he had not heard from this review of this plat for six months that the lift station capacity would be a problem. Marjorie Herbert pointed out that in the October 27, 1999 letter, the sentence reads, “Please be advised that water and wastewater system upgrades may be required if the development of Pecan Branch North is expedited.” Nias said that if this was going to be a significant problem that there would be improvements made as they go. Marjorie Herbert made the motion to recommend to the Council to approve the Public Review Final Plat and Detailed Development Plan of a Planned Unit Development of Pecan Branch North, Phases II thru IV. Chris Aadnesen seconded the motion, which passed by a vote of 5-0. P&Z Meeting July 3, 2001 Page 5 15. Staff comments and reports. a. Council action update. Council approved: (1) 1st reading of the rezoning of 10.985 acres high density residential in Windridge Village (2) Revised Concept Plan in Woodland Park (3) the Overlay Ordinance and Design Guidelines on the 1st and 2nd reading, so it is approved. (4) the Subdivision Regulation Requirement for Driveway Separation (5) Rezoning of the 1.72 acre parcel on 19th Street on the 1st reading b. New Ordinance. Amelia Sondgeroth told the Commissioners that the City Council have Instructed the staff to begin working on accepting comments on possible revisions to the Interim Ordinance. Sondgeroth said there has been some concerns raised with regards to the tree preservation and also to the standards having to do with impervious coverage. Sondgeroth said the Council has asked that the Commission to review the revised ordinance in October and give the Council their recommendation. Walsh asked what the Commission should do to prepare for this request and what action is required from them concerning this new ordinance. Sondgeroth said the Commission should look at the practical application, and see that it is an ordinance that can be easily applied and implemented by the development staff. Sondgeroth said that the issues in regard to traffic analysis is not a problem at this time, but impervious cover increase and tree preservation are two issues that need revising. Sansing made comments to the tree size 6” being preserved, and that the impervious coverage needs much work. Della Green, a Georgetown resident, who lives at 1901 Vine Street, asked the question of how could City Council enact an ordinance without the Planning and Zoning recommendation. Walsh informed Green that the Planning and Zoning Commission is a legislative body, and the Council is an executive body. Walsh stated that the Council does not need the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and can take up a matter without ever going through the Commission. Walsh said that this information is in the By-Laws of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and in the City Charter, and directed Green to go to the City Attorney’s office for more information. 16. Commissioners comments and reports. Aadnesen passed the last minutes, but said the minutes will be more condensed. Walsh asked for the item number to be put on the staff person’s report to match the same item on the agenda, along with adding the information of the applicant again to the summary. 17. Director’s Comments and reports. Amelia Sondgeroth reminded the Commissioners of the APA Conference in Houston, on October 25-27. The Commissioners are to contact Tammye Sharpe for registration. Sondgeroth gave reminder of the meeting with the City Council to consider a permit for the WBCO day care. The meeting is at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers on Tuesday, September 25, 2001. Chris Aadnesen moved to adjourn. Gabe Sansing seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 6 - 0. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. /tas