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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_05.06.2003MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 6. 2003, 6:00 P.M. Chair, Christopher Aadnesen, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Members present: Chair, Christopher Aadnesen, Vice-Chair, Johnny Anderson, Harry Gibbs, Secretary, Audrey McDonald, Linda Turner, and Jennifer Shield. Alternates, Will Moore, Brian Ortego and Michelle Gambino Members Absent: John Kirby Alternate, Michelle Gambino, sat in for Commissioner Kirby. Staff Present: Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services, Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner, Melissa McCollum, Development Planner; Carla Benton, Development Planner, David Munk, Development Engineer, Patricia Carls, City Attorney and Tammye Sharpe, Team Specialist/ Recording Secretary. 1. Action from Executive Session - None. Consent Agenda 2. Consideration and possible action on the Minutes of the April 1, 2003, Regular Planning and Development Meeting. Commissioner Anderson made the motion to accept the minutes as is. Commissioner Shield seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0. 3. Consideration and possible action on a Rezoning of 1.0818 acres, described as Block B, South San Gabriel Urban Renewal Tract, from MF, Multi-Family District to C-1, Local Commercial District, located on the South side of University Avenue, between Scenic Drive and Railroad Street. Bobby Ray gave the staff presentation. Clark Lyda, 800 S Austin Ave., Suite C, representing the Monument Café Group, told the Commissioners that the rezoning was to help with the relocation of the Monument Café that is presently on Austin Avenue to the proposed site. Lyda said that the proposed café would be full-service, no drive-thru; the site was considerably smaller than what was composed in August; the curb cuts are not aligned with neighborhood streets (generating fewer trips per day). Lyda said that they intended to meet the requirements for parking under the new UDC, and have the hours of operation 7a.m. – 9:00 p.m., M-Th, and 7a.m. – 10:00 p.m., Fri & Sat. Lee Tanksley, 504 E. 19th Street, and Herbert Fulton, 2216 Georgian Drive, representing the Friendly Will Missionary Baptist Church located at 706W 14th Street, were both in favor of the proposed rezoning. Commissioner Gibbs made the motion to recommend approving the rezoning. Commissioner Aadnesen asked that the motion be amended by adding in the motion that the facility would be full-service, not a fast food establishment. Commissioner Gibbs made the motion to recommend to City Council for the approval for a rezoning of 1.0818 acres, described as Block B of the South San Gabriel Urban Renewal Tract from MF, Multi-Family District to C-1, Local Commercial District located on the south side of West University Avenue (SH29) between Scenic Drive and Railroad Street, with the caveat that this site would be a full-service restaurant, no fast-food. Commissioner Turner seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0. 4. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 35.991acres in the John Sutherland and C. Joyner Surveys, to be known as The Woods of Fountainwood, Phase 4, located off of Jim Hogg Road, with variances to the Subdivision Regulations. Benton gave the staff presentation, pointing out the three (3) variances that they were requesting. Benton clarified that the Fire Marshall suggested additional fire hydrants during the Development Review Committee meeting this month, and that this will not be a gated community. Tom Watts, Ralph Harris Surveyors, gave his presentation. Commissioner Anderson made the motion to recommend to City Council the approval of a Public Review Finial Plat of 33.5 acres in the John Sutherland and C. Joyner Surveys, to be known as The Woods of Fountainwood, Phase 4, subject to meeting the conditions of approval, after make the required findings of fact attached to the application. (see attached) Commissioner McDonald seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0. 5. Consideration and possible action on a Major Revision to an adopted Development Plan associated with the Planned Unit Development for the Everette Williams Elementary School, located at 507 E. University Avenue. Bobby Ray gave the staff presentation. Ray made a correction to the report, saying that the portable is 24’ x 64’ (instead of 24’ x 36’). Jim Cummins, Steger & Bizzell Engineering, standing in for agent, David Biesheuvel, said the Gap kids are meeting in the building directly to the east of where the portable building is shown on the exhibit. Robert Fisher, principal of GAP, was present to answer questions. J. C. Johnson, Jr., 303 E. 9th Street, believes in the GAP program, but believes that the portable would be unsightly and would disrupt the neighborhood. Joseph Murray, 803 S. College, said that he would be looking right at the proposed portable from his front door. Murray complained about the noise made from marching and calisthenics, and the devaluation of the surrounding properties, and although he believes in the GAP program, he believes that there could be a better location. Will Moore, 507 Walnut Street, disapproves strongly of the placement of the portable where they are proposing. Moore informed the Commissioners that Murray’s three-story Victorian home is 123 years old, and it is a historic house in a Historic neighborhood. Moore said the GAP program is necessary, but feels the location for the program should be isolated, not in a residential area, and not on an Elementary campus. Cummins, Steger & Bizzell Engineering, brought to attention that there would be a 6’ privacy fence (shown on diagram) between the Elementary School and the GAP program – separation between the two campuses. Portable buildings are temporary and will be moved at some point. Robert Fischer, 1409 Terra Street, Round Rock, Texas, Principal of the Georgetown Alternative Program (GAP), emphasized their need for more space. Fischer said that the portable would hold 28 more children – (giving the program the ability to have 42 children in the program). Cummins said that there would be additional landscaping, and that the chain-link fence with a gate would remain. Fischer said that the 6’ privacy fence (60’ south of the location) would separate visually from the Elementary School campus. Cummins said that the proposed site was in a flood plain and will need additional engineering studies made, but already has adequate parking and the utilities there. Commissioner Anderson made the motion to deny a Major Revision to an adopted Development Plan associated with the Planned Unit Development for the Everette Williams Elementary School, located at 507 E. University Avenue. Commissioner Turner seconded the motion, which passed with a denial with a vote of 6-1 (Commissioner Shield voting against the motion). 6. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 2.418 acres out of the Joseph Fish Survey, to be known as Woodlake Subdivision, Phase 5, located off of Williams Drive. Benton gave the staff presentation. Tim Haynie, Haynie Consulting, representing applicant, Buffkin, was present to answer questions. Munk said that the technical issue of analyzing the wastewater system with 28,000 gallons per day flow from the tract to the west was due to the fact that the City had previously promised, previously through the Century Plan Amendment, it could take 20,000 gallons through this project - Munk wanted to be sure the City did not have to upsize the lines. Commissioner Anderson made the motion to approve to the City Council the Public Review Final Plat of 2.418 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey, to be known as Woodlake Subdivision, Phase 5, provided the Technical Issues are addressed prior to City Council consideration. Commissioner Gibbs seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0. 7. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 13.75 acres in the William Roberts Survey, to be known as The Reserve at Berry Creek, Section 1B, located off Champions Drive and the extension of Shell Spur Road, with variances to the Subdivision Regulations. McCollum gave the staff presentation, pointing out the two variances being requested, and that the Commissioners need to address the Finding of Facts. Tim Long, Links Development, representing the applicant, Rusty Parker, was present to answer any questions. Commissioner Turner made the motion to approve the Public Review Final Plat for 13.75 acres in the William Roberts Survey to be known at The Reserve at Berry Creek, Section 1B, located off Champions Drive and the extension of Shell Spur Road with approval of the variances to 1) Section 33010.D and Table 33030.A to allow Block B, Lots 2 and 8 to take access from Champions Drive, and 2) Table 33030.A to allow the centerline radii of Champions Drive to be 518 feet and for Shinnecock Hills Drive centerline radii to be 326 feet, based off the required findings of fact and provided the technical issues are addressed prior to City Council consideration, and are attached. Commissioner Shield seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0. Meeting was recessed at 7:30 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m. Commissioner Gambino asked to be excused from voting on the items #8 and #9. 8. Consideration and possible action on a Century Plan Amendment for 104.19 acres, more or less, out of the Clement Stubblefield Survey, to change the Intensity Level 3 to the proposed Level 5, and to modify the Thoroughfare Plan by shifting the proposed southern extension of CR 265 from the east to the west in order to connect to the proposed Southwest Inner Loop, known as Simon/ Wolf Ranch, and located at the southwest corner of the intersection of IH-35 and SH 29. Ed Polasek gave staff presentation, pointing out that applicant purchased right-of-way for this project between the churches on DB Wood. Charlie Crossfield, 30310 Oaktree, representing applicant, does not have any problem with the road or intensity level. Bill Connor, 707 San Gabriel Overlook, said he did not have any problem with the changing of the Intensity Level and the proposed location of CR 265. Alicia Johnson, 2890 Cedar Hollow Road, had a concern about CR265 and how it would be changed and if the County Road would still be used. Johnson got clarification about the proposed redirection of CR 265 from Polasek and Sondgeroth. Bill Chapman, 515 Riverview, declined his time to speak on this item. Commissioner Gibbs made the motion to recommend to City Council the approval of a Century Plan Amendment for 104.19 acres, more or less, out of the Clement Stubblefield Survey, located at the southeast corner of the intersection of IH 35 and SH 29, to change from Intensity Level 3 to Intensity Level 5, or any more restrictive classification, and to modify the Thoroughfare Plan by shifting the proposed southern extension of CR 264 from the east to the west in order to connect to the proposed Southwest Inner Loop, conditioned on a mutually approved development agreement. Commissioner McDonald seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 6-0. 9. Consideration and possible action on a Planned Unit Development with a Base Zoning District of C-3, General Commercial, for 102.627 acres, more or less, out of the Clement Stubblefield Survey, to be known as Simon/ Wolf Ranch, located at the southwest corner of IH-35 and SH 29.15. Bobby Ray gave the staff presentation, and then introduced City Engineer to give TIA report. David Munk, Development Engineer, gave the staff presentation on the average daily trips on the roads and discussed the four intersections. Crossfield, 30310 Oaktree, representing Simon Development, asked Myles Minton, Vice- President of Simon Development to talk briefly about Simons, and Charles Hodges go through a media program. Crossfield said that Brian Off would give a presentation on the tree preservation, and then Bob Dinsmore would talk about signage. Myles Minton, Senior Vice- President of Simon Property Group, 115 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, gave his presentation, stating that Simon's intention was to create a Master Plan environment for Georgetown, and the principals Simon has. Brian Off, TGB Partners, gave his presentation concerning the dentention/filtration of the water (having a constant level wet pond with 3 ponds), tree preservation of the existing trees and tree replacement, and buffer areas. (10' chainlink fence, landscape buffer of 10', windscreen collects trash). Bob Dinsmore gave his presentation about the signs (type, size and location) to be used in and, at the site. Crossfield, 30310 Oaktree, representing Simon Development, asked Myles Minton, Vice- President of Simon Development to talk briefly about Simons, and Charles Hodges go through a media program. Crossfield said that Brain Off would give a presentation on the tree preservation, and then Bob Dinsmore would talk about signage. Myles Minton, Senior Vice- President of Simon Property Group, 115 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, gave his presentation, stating that Simon’s intention was to create a Master Plan environment for Georgetown, and explained the principals Simon has. Charles Hodges, Lead Designer & Architect for the project, Hodges & Associates, Dallas, Texas, gave his presentation, using Powerpoint to show the site plan and sketches to show the color, materials, locations of parking, trees, streets, stores & outside sitting areas. Brian Off, TGB Partners, gave his presentation concerning the dentention/filtration of the water (having a constant level wet pond with 3 ponds), tree preservation of the existing trees and tree replacement, and buffer areas. (10' chainlink fence, landscape buffer of 10', windscreen collects trash). Bob Dinsmore gave his presentation about the signs (type, size and location) to be used in and, at the site. Barbara Pearce, 612 San Gabriel Overlook, had concerns about the parkland, the preservation of the River, lighting from the site and landscaping (buffer), and the runoff from the project . Pearce was very concerned about the pedestrian access to the river. Pearce suggested adding language to the development agreement to prohibit public access to the property until it can be developed according to the City Master Parkland. Don Nadon, 620 San Gabriel Overlook, was concerned about access to the River during the construction. Bill Conner, 1107 San Gabriel Overlook, had concerns of light, people and vehicle pollution. Conner said that uncontrolled people access in parks are not good, and encourages the City to take responsibility to maintain this park. Bill Chapman declined to speak. Crossfield informed the Commissioners that it was the surrounding neighbors idea to have the tennis fence. Bob Dinsmore talked about the lighting - zero cutoff light fixtures and placement of lights. (Boxed lights with recess lamps and flushed lenses). Crossfield verified that there was a problem with the kids going to the river. Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager, said that the property would be annexed into the City, giving the police department authority to act in this area. City has planning to put limestone boulders around the areas that are easily accessed to help discourage the four-wheel drivers from using the river bend as a road. Yantis said that the parking lots for the project can be used also for the people using the trails. Developer will dedicate the parkland but there will be not improvement until the trails are done. Sondgeroth said that there would be a 65% impervious coverage, and that was in compliance. Concerning the traffice, Munk verified that a C rated at the controlled areas was good. Chevron service station was discussed. Commissioner Shield made the motion to recommend to City Council to approve the requested Planned Unit Development (PUD) with a Base Zoning District of C-3, General Commercial, for 101.65 acres out of the Clement Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 558, located at the southwest corner of State Highway 29 and Interstate Highway 35, with an attachment that the developer work closing with the City in regards to access to the public parklands that are being dedicated. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 6-0. 10. Staff comments and reports. a. Council Action update b. Director’s report 11. Commissioners comments and reports Commissioner Shield made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner McDonald seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 9:41.