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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_08.05.2003 Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission City of Georgetown, TX Tuesday, August 5, 2003, at 6:00 P.M. Chair, Christopher Aadnesen, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members Present: Christopher Aadnesen, Chair, Johnny Anderson, Vice-Chair, Harry Gibbs, Secretary, Audrey McDonald, Linda Turner, William Moore, Brian Ortego, Michelle Gambino, and Marlene McMichael. Members Absent: Linda Turner, Jennifer Shield, and William Moore Staff Present: Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services, Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner, Ed Polasek, Chief Long-Range Planner, David Munk, Development Engineer, Melissa McCollum, Development Planner, and Patricia Carls, City Attorney, and Tammye Sharpe, Team Specialist/Recording Secretary. Regular Session – Meeting began at 6:00 p.m. (Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.) 1. Action from Executive Session – No executive session. Consent Agenda 2. Consideration of the Minutes of the July 1, 2003, Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Anderson made the motion to accept the minutes as is. Commissioner Gambino seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0. Regular Agenda 3. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of 103.111 acres in the Clement Stubblefield Survey to be known as Wolf Ranch Subdivision, located at State Highway 29 West and IH 35. This item was pulled. 4. Consideration and possible action on Public Hearing for a Century Plan Amendment to change from Intensity Level 3 to Intensity Level 4 for 1.27 acres, Lot 3A, Gabriel Heights Addition, located at 1407 Williams Drive. David Munk gave the staff presentation. J. Michael Faulk, owner/agent, was present to answer questions. Commissioner Gibbs made the motion to recommend to City Council the Century Plan Amendment to approve the change from Intensity Level 3 to Intensity Level 4 for 1.27 acres, Lot 3A, Gabriel Heights Addition, located at 1407 Williams Drive. Commissioner McDonald seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0. 5. Consideration and possible action on a Public Hearing for a Detailed Development Plan for Gabriel Heights Addition, Lot 3A, being 1.27 acres, located at 1407 Williams Drive. Melissa McCollum gave the staff presentation, stating that this plan meets all the requirements, of the subdivision regulations, including impervious coverage of 70%. McCollum said that there would be a sidewalk on Williams Drive. The site falls within the Gateway Overlay District , and requires additional landscaping, which they are doing. This site is not within the Williams Drive Overlay District. McCollum said that the owner is developing within the Subdivision Regulations, but lighting, articulation, and the Gateway Overlay District for arterial streets was brought over to comply with the UDC. McCollum said that this project did not require a TIA, as there were less than 2000 ADT. Sondgeroth verified what the Williams Drive Overlay District area was. Mike Faulk, Faulk Architects, 8905 Wauking Lane, Austin, Texas, and agent for the owner, told the Commissioners that the impervious coverage was 66.39%, and has always been under 70%. Faulk said that the reason the metal fascia was used, was that this is the design standard that the company uses. McCollum said that TXDOT has given approval of the driveway cuts that were asked for on this site. Discussion on the location of the site and the driveway. Commissioner Anderson made the comment that 620 (part Austin and Cedar Park) has large yards and trees around many of the development sites, and encourages the developer to keep the yard and trees – stay away from the “Burnet Road” type development. Commissioner Gambino made the motion to recommend to City Council to approve the Detailed Development Plan for Gabriel Heights Addition, Lot 3A, being 1.27 acres, located at 1407 Williams Drive, provided the subsequent application for the Century Plan Amendment is approved. Commissioner Ortego seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0. 6. Consideration and possible action on a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for Woods of Berry Creek, Phase 1, Block D, Lot 21, located at 125 Brentwood Drive. Melissa McCollum gave the staff presentation. McCollum said that the applicants were asking for 775 to 800 square feet for the total pool area – a 49% impervious coverage increase. Mark and Rhonda Bobinger, applicants, were not present at the meeting. Commissioner McDonald made the motion to recommend to City Council to deny the Variance to Table 34020 of the Subdivision Regulations for Woods of Berry Creek, Phase 1, Block D, Lot 21, located at 125 Brentwood Drive, to allow an increase in impervious coverage to approximately 49%. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0. Recommendation to deny the variance. 7. Consideration and possible action on a Century Plan Amendment for .3097 acres out of the City of Georgetown, Division A, Outlot 4, from Light Industrial to Office/Retail/Commercial Future Land Use Plan designation, located at 2030 South Austin Avenue. Ed Polasek gave the staff presentation. James Knight, 1405 E 15th Street, agent for owner, gave his presentation. Commissioner Gambino made the motion to recommend to City Council to approve the Century Plan Amendment for .3097 acres out of the City of Georgetown, Division A, Outlot 4, from Light Industrial to Office/Retail/Commercial Future Land Use Plan designation, located at 2030 South Austin Avenue. Commissioner McDonald seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0. 8. Consideration and possible action on Public Hearing for a Rezoning of .3097 acres out of the City of Georgetown, Div. A, Outlot 4, from IN, Industrial C-3, General Commercial Zoning District, located at 2030 South Austin Avenue. Bobby Ray gave the staff presentation, indicating that there was one letter in favor of the rezoning. James Knight. 1405 E 15th Street, agent for the owner, was present for questions. Commissioner Ortego made the motion to recommend to City Council to approve the Rezoning of .3097 acres out of the City of Georgetown, Division A, Outlot 4, From IN, Industrial, to C-3, General Commercial Zoning District, located at 2030 South Austin Avenue. Commissioner Gibbs seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0. 9. Consideration and possible action on Public Hearing for a Rezoning of 20.3 acres known as the Rivery, Ph 1, Blk A, Lot 1, from OF, Office district and C-3, General Commercial district to PUD, Planned Unit Development, located west of Hacia Los Lobos Boulevard. Bobby Ray gave the staff presentation. Larry Lee, from Grand Prairie, Texas, with Fairfield Development, and agent for owner, stated that this rezoning was an effort to make the development consistent with the Record Final Plat Development Agreement, as well as the Detailed Development Plan. Commissioner Anderson made the motion to recommend to City Council to approve the rezoning of 20.3 acres known as the Rivery , Phase 1, Block A, Lot 1, from OF and C-3, to PUD, located west of Hacia Los Lobos Boulevard. Commissioner Gibbs seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0. 10. Consideration and possible action on a Century Plan Amendment to change from Intensity Level 3 to Intensity Level 4, for Glasscock Addition, Block 10, part of Lots 3 and 4, being 0.25 acres, to be known as First Presbyterian Church, located at 712 Myrtle. David Munk gave the staff presentation, informing the Commissioners that the basis for support was that the utility district could support this addition with water and wastewater, and the transportation impacts from the overall church development did not exceed the 2000 ADT - a traffic impact analysis was not triggered, due to this information. John Jackson, from Austin, the architect representing First Presbyterian Church, stated that the use of the proposed building would be to extend the church’s children and youth ministries. Bobby Ray said that the proposed building had not been to HARC - the application has been submitted, and it had been scheduled. Michael Roberts, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, who lives at 2803 Gabriel View Drive, Georgetown, was in favor of both 10 & 11 agenda items. Roberts said that the present sanctuary was built in 1873, and the church is taking all efforts to preserve it and stay located where they are now. Edward Riddle, 114 Goodwater Street, Bill Stump, Jr., 2804 Gabriel View Drive, and Dr. Fred Hildeman, 1906 Vine, spoke in favor of building the addition to the church. Pat Kucler, owner of 316 E 7th Street., 603 Myrtle Street and 303 E 7th Street, spoke against having a two-story building in the neighborhood. Kucler said that the church has not shown her any plans or offered any information regarding the proposed building, that the church property on 7th street has not been taken care of, and felt like there would be additional traffic problems. Sharon Perkins, 302 E 7th Street, spoke against the proposed building, the tearing down of the existing little red house located on proposed site, and need information of the difference between intensity levels. Munk explained to Perkins the difference between the intensity levels. Sondgeroth gave an explanation of the process the City goes through (Intensity Level, Land Use and Zoning), and the requirements that the site plan would address. Sondgeroth said that the church would have to go through HARC, as it is in the Downtown Overlay district, and would have to comply with the design requirements of HARC, and be given approval before the church could do the project. Discussion with City Attorney regarding conditions put on motions about zoning and HARC approval. Jackson, architect, said that they are planning to share all plans with the neighborhood – but first they needed the zoning change. Jackson said there were plans for 9,000 square feet for the 1st and 2nd floor, and if financially able, a 13,000 square foot basement. Bill Stump, Sr., Wesleyan Retirement Home, owner of 711 Myrtle (across from site), said the property has been owned by his family prior to WWI, and was in favor of the addition. Commissioner Gibbs made the motion to recommend to the City Council to approve the Century Plan Amendment changing from Intensity Level 3 to intensity Level 4, for Glasscock Addition, Block 10, part of Lots 3 and 4, being 0.25 acres, to be known as First Presbyterian Church, located at 712 Myrtle. Commissioner Gambino seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0. 11. Consideration and possible action on a Public Hearing for a Rezoning of Part of Lots 3 & 4 of Block 10 of the Glasscock Addition, from RS, Residential Single Family to C-2, Downtown Commercial, or more restrictive district, located at 712 Myrtle. Bobby Ray gave the staff presentation, stating that the motivation for the change was to establish consistency with the Downtown Commercial Land Use Designation (implemented by the C-2 district), consistency with the majority of the block (most C-2), and, as identified by the applicant, under the limited provision of the RS district, the side setbacks along Myrtle Street would require a setback between 25’ to 15’, which would not align architecturally with the building to the north – under the C-2 zoning, there would be a lesser setback. John Jackson, from Austin, and agent for the First Presbyterian Church gave his presentation. Jackson brought out that the impervious coverage would only be 51% instead of the allowable 70% - leaving green space. J. C. Johnson, Jr., 303 E 9th Street, is in favor of the proposed addition, but feels like the applicant could accomplish what he wants to build by pursuing variances instead of changing the zoning. Johnson feels that by asking for variances, each variance could be debated upon and discussed among the neighbors and that by rezoning, this step is eliminated. Johnson feels that neighborhood participation is very important. Dr. Michael Roberts, Edward Riddle, Bill Stump Jr., Bill Stump, Sr., Pat Kucler, and Dr. Fred Hildeman passed on their opportunity to speak again, since they spoke on item #10. Sharon Perkins, 302 E 7th Street, had concern about the increase of traffic and noise. Bobby Ray explained the reasoning of the rezoning, instead of the variance requests. Ray said that the consistency of the land use is a reason to rezone this part to C-2. Additionally, having all this area under the same development standards would be ideal, giving the church a campus-like development. Discussion of the surrounding properties and their uses. Commissioner Aadnesen made the motion to recommend to the City Council to approve the rezoning of part of lots 3 & 4 of Block 10 of the Glasscock Addition, from RS to C-2, or more restrictive district, located at 712 Myrtle. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0. Commissioner Aadnesen stated that Paul Brandenburg, Georgetown City Manager, would be coming to the next P&Z meeting for a brief presentation regarding the downtown. 12. Staff comments and reports a. Council Action update b. Director’s report  Sondgeroth invited up to three interested Commissioners to attend the Texas APA Conference in San Antonio, October 1-4, 2003.  Sondgeroth said that the Council is having a workshop with a presentation by Envision Central Texas, which will be August 25, 2003, Council workshop, 4:00 p.m. Commissioner Anderson said that Envision Central Texas was a non-profit organization, funded by five counties that represent Central Texas, to look at regional growth issues.  Sondgeroth said that the Planning & Development Services Division was working with the sub-committees on the UDC, the Gateways, the Courthouse Views, the Old Town Overlay, and then on two of the engineering and public works items (Regional Stormwater and Utility Over-sizing). Sondgeroth said there was good membership on the committees and most likely there would be something to bring forward to Commissioners and Council in the late Fall  Ed Polasek gave presentation on the Transportation Plan process. Polasek said they are working on the entire road network model based on our population, employment and node placement, and future buildup for now – 2010 and 2030. Polasek said there would be a public meeting before the end of September on the Base 2010 Network and 2030 Build Network – it will be an advertised public meeting for the Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission and the GTEC Board to get public input. Polasek said the meeting date will be posted when scheduled. Sondgeroth mentioned the Georgetown website on the OTP (Overall Transportation Plan) available, and that this would come to the Commissioners as a Century Plan Amendment with a public hearing the Planning & Zoning Meeting. 13. Commissioners comments and reports Commissioner Anderson made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Gibbs seconded, which passed with a vote of 7-0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.