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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_11.04.2004Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda / November 4, 2004 Page 1 of 6 CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2004, 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 101 E. 7TH STREET, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78626 Members Present: Johnny Anderson, Chair; Audrey McDonald, Secretary; Marlene McMichael, William Moore, Brian Ortego, Alternates, Russell Phillips, and Don Padfield. Members Absent: Harry Gibbs, Vice-Chair; Jennifer Shield, Sarah Milburn Staff Present: Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning & Development Services; Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner; David Munk, Development Engineer; Carla Benton, Development Planner; Melissa McCollum, Development Planner; Karen Frost, Administrative Manager / Recording Secretary, Rhonda Conklin, future Recording Secretary. Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. Anderson introduced the new City staff member and future P&Z Recording Secretary, Rhonda Conklin. Anderson thanked Commissioner McDonald for her role in the election process. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Commissioner Anderson stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a speaker form to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address the Commission one time only for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins. Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m. 1. Action from Executive Session. There were no executive session items. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Commission may act on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may request that any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and Zoning Commission's approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff recommendation described in the report, unless otherwise noted. 2. Consideration of the Minutes of the October 5, 2004 regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. There were no corrections to the minutes. Motion by McDonald to approve the minutes as written. Second by Ortego. Motion passed 6 - 0. Regular Agenda 3. Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 2,331.167 acres in the Fredrick Foy and Lewis P. Dyches Surveys to be known as the Cowan Springs development, located north and west of Sun City Georgetown, to amend the Future Land Use Plan for 213.358 acres from Residential to Office/Retail/Commercial use and 289.773 Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda / November 4, 2004 Page 2 of 6 acres from Residential to Mixed use, and to amend the Intensity Plan from Level I and Level 2 to 1,828.045 acres at Level 3, 213.358 acres at Level 4, and 289.773 acres at Level 6. Staff report was given by Ed Polasek. Applicant, Bob Wunsch was present to answer any questions and gave an overview of the proposed project. This site will be similar to Avery Ranch with town center, retail, office and fire station. There are possibilities of adding a YMCA, Library, a playground, multi-family and Corporate areas. Talks with GISD and the Parks Department have been initiated. The applicant is working with Williamson County on the Parmer Lane extension. The size and location of Parmer is still undecided. Commissioner Anderson questioned the existing development agreement for this property with Sun City and how that will be transitioned. Wunsch responded that the existing development agreement would be dissolved with the purchase of the property from Pulte, but a new development agreement is being written. The main issue at this time is the location of Parmer Lane and the connectivity of the internal streets to that road. The first phase to be developed is the property north of Cowan Creek. The second phase to be developed would be the portion of the property closest to Sun City. There are no current plans to connect Sun City, which will be buffered with a greenbelt. The developer offered to create connecting bike and walking trails if Sun City wants. Commissioner McMichael entered the meeting and took her place on the dais. Commissioner Moore stated his concern for the neighbors to the north of the property and asked what kind of buffer was available. Applicant stated they would meet with homeowners to discuss their concerns and work toward solutions for everyone. They have a history of working with their neighbors. He asked to receive a copy of the petition that was signed by the neighbors. Commissioner Phillips recused himself from the dais. Rob Hardy of 204 Diamond Trail and Dwayne Gordy of 1001 Wildwood Crossing presented their statements of objection to this development stating it was too close to their own homes. Mr. Gordy presented the petition signed by homeowners of Jennings Branch Road and requested that zoning in the Jennings Branch Road area remain as “Residential” or ‘Open Space” only and relocate “Office/Retail/Commercial” zoning elsewhere within the development plans. Motion by McDonald to recommend to the City Council approval of the requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 2,331.167 acres in the Fredrick Foy and Lewis P. Dyches Surveys to be known as the Cowan Springs development, located north and west of Sun City Texas, to amend the Future Land Use Plan for 213.358 acres from Residential to Office/Retail/Commercial, 289.773 acres from Residential to Mixed Use, 297.1 acres from Residential to Open Space, 25 acres from Williams Drive Mixed Use to Residential, and staff will note there will be a minimum of 61.2 acres of public uses in the Mixed Use and Residential areas of the development, and to amend the Intensity Plan from Level I and Level 2 to 1, 828.045 acres at Level 3, 213.358 acres at Level 4, and 289.773 acres at Level 5. Second by Ortego. Approved 6-0. Commissioner Phillips returned to the dais. 4. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 20.051 acres in the C. Joyner Survey and John Sutherland Survey to be known as the Estates of Westlake, Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda / November 4, 2004 Page 3 of 6 Phase 4A, located west of Highland Springs Lane, with a variance to the Subdivision Regulations. Staff report was given by Carla Benton. Applicant, Thomas Watts was present to answer questions. Mr. Watts pointed out that the designed 50 foot width instead of 60 foot right of way width is the same as the TCEQ approved pattern found in the Fountainwood Subdivision that maintains sheet flow with large lots. Motion by Russell Phillips to recommend approval of Public Review Final Plat for 20.051 acres in the C. Joyner Survey and John Sutherland Survey to be known as the Estates of Westlake, Phase 4A, located west of Highland Springs Lane, with a variance to the Subdivision Regulations. Second by Marlene McMichael. Approved 7 – 0. 5. Consideration and possible action on a request for approval to have driveway access to Lovie Lane, a collector level street, instead of the required local street of Jaydee Terrace for Logan Plateau, Block B, Lot 1, located at 201 Jaydee Terrace. Staff report was given by Melissa McCollum. Applicant, Joe Reedholm, was present for questions. There were no questions. This request was for driveway access to Lovie Lane instead of Jaydee Terrace in order to save some trees located on that property.. Motion by Brian Ortego to recommend for approval to have driveway access to Lovie Lane, a collector level street, instead of the required local street of Jaydee Terrace for Logan Plateau, Block B, Lot 1, located at 201 Jaydee Terrace. Second by Marlene McMichael. Approval 7 – 0. 6. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of 307.85 acres in the Isaac Donegan and Joseph Thompson Surveys, from AG, Agricultural District to: RS, Residential Single- family; MF, Multifamily; and C-3, General Commercial Districts, to be known as Shadow Canyon Subdivision, located at 2651 S.H. 29. Staff report was given by Bobby Ray. Applicant, Paul Linehan was present to answer questions. Staff maintains that a C-3, Commercial zoning is not too intensive for this property, with adequate separation of residential to commercial. It was shown that the Southwest Bypass, a City of Georgetown approved road, will be crossing on the northern edge of the property. Motion by Moore to recommend approval of Rezoning of 307.85 acres in the Isaac Donegan and Joseph Thompson Surveys, from AG, Agricultural District to: RS, Residential Single-family; MF, Multifamily; and C-3, General Commercial Districts, to be known as Shadow Canyon Subdivision, located at 2651 S.H. 29. Second by McMichael. Approved 7 – 0. 7. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of 307.85 acres in the I. Donegan and J. Thompson Surveys, to be known as Shadow Canyon Subdivision, located on SH 29 West, with requested waivers to the Unified Development Code. Staff report was given by Carla Benton. Applicant, Paul Linehan, was present to answer questions. Staff does not recommend a reduction from 125 feet to 40 feet of driveway separation on Lazy River Run. Lazy River Run is identified as a residential collector level street that will connect to a major thoroughfare in the future. Staff recommends approval on change to Peace Pipe Path as it is classified as a collector street, but there is a difference in Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda / November 4, 2004 Page 4 of 6 the use and connectivity of the roads. Further discussion was had between the applicant and the commission regarding alternatives of driveway spacing and lot configurations. Motion by Anderson to recommend approval of Preliminary Plat of 307.85 acres in the I. Donegan and J. Thompson Surveys, to be known as Shadow Canyon Subdivision, located on SH 29 West, with requested waivers of driveway separation along Lazy River Run with stipulation that lots be reduced from 9 to 8 lots. Second by Russell Phillips. Approval 7 – 0. 8. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 28.73 acres in the Burrell Eaves Survey to be known as Shady Oaks Estates, Section 4, Phase 4 Subdivision, located west of SH-195 off Buena Vista Drive, with required waiver to the Unified Development Code. Staff report was given by Melissa McCollum. This area will consist of 23 one-acre sites extending Shady Oaks Subdivision. They want to maintain rural residential atmosphere and are requesting a waiver to the street light requirement. They will be paying fees in lieu of dedicating parkland. Staff supports and recommends approval. Applicant, David Marshall, Vice-President of Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes was present to answer questions. Their plan is to finish out the development similar to Woodland Park. Motion by Marlene McMichael to recommend approval on a Preliminary Plat for 28.73 acres in the Burrell Eaves Survey to be known as Shady Oaks Estates, Section 4, Phase 4 Subdivision, located west of SH-195 off Buena Vista Drive, with required waiver to the Unified Development Code. Second by Audrey McDonald. Approved 7 – 0. 9. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of 3.986 acres in the Clement Stubblefield Survey, from RS, Residential Single-Family district to C-3, General Commercial district, located north of Leander Road, just west of IH-35. Staff report was given by Bobby Ray. Applicant is requesting C-3, Commercial zoning and has an approved Intensity level of 5. Due to location, this property is completely landlocked. There is currently no vehicular access to the property until future southbound I-H 35 access road is built. Applicant is requesting zoning consistent with current land use designation. Based on land use designation consistent with the area, Staff is recommending approval of the rezoning request. Motion by Don Padfield to recommend approval of Rezoning of 3.986 acres in the Clement Stubblefield Survey, from RS, Residential Single-Family district to C-3, General Commercial district, located north of Leander Road, just west of IH-35. Second by William Moore. Approved 7 – 0. 10. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of 65.036 acres in the Burrell Eaves Survey from AG, Agriculture district to PUD, Planned Unit Development, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Assisted Living Center, located on Sun City Boulevard, east of Neighborhood Twenty-Six. Staff report was given by Melissa McCollum. Property is within the Sun City development. The applicant is proposing an Assisted Living Center. Site plan application will be submitted prior to construction. This is a three-phase development with 300 bed units. Phase One will be the assisted living facility, phase two will be a skilled nursing facility and phase three will be an independent living facility. Staff is supportive of their proposed plans and use. Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda / November 4, 2004 Page 5 of 6 Todd Janssen, representing Del Webb, was present for questions. He stated that he agrees with expanding right of way of Sun City Blvd, however, requests that the median requirement be reduced from 18 feet to10 feet in width. This would decrease maintenance costs to homeowners. Del Webb will be building Sun City Blvd out to State Highway 195 by first quarter of 2006. Applicant, Suzanne Sugarman, representative of Gentry Development, distributed packets on proposed Assisted Living Center and answered questions. Motion by William Moore to recommend approval of Rezoning of 65.036 acres in the Burrell Eaves Survey from AG, Agriculture district to PUD, Planned Unit Development, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Assisted Living Center, located on Sun City Boulevard east of Neighborhood Twenty-Six. Second by Don Padfield. Approved 7 – 0. 11. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 65.036 acres in the Burrell Eaves Survey to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Assisted Living Center, located on Sun City Boulevard east of Neighborhood Twenty-Six. Staff report by Melissa McCollum. No questions or comments were made as this was addressed in the previous item. Motion by McMichael to recommend approval of a Public Review Final Plat for 65.036 acres in the Burrell Eaves Survey to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Assisted Living Center, located on Sun City Boulevard east of Neighborhood Twenty-Six, provided that the right-of-way width for Sun City Blvd maintain a 120 feet right-of-way for the entire length of the platted street. Second by Brian Ortego. Approved 7 – 0. 12. Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Intensity Level from Level 3 to Level 4 for the Williams Addition, Unit 1, Block 1, Lot 9-10 and 0.36 acres in the Nicholas Porter Survey, located at 2201 Williams Drive. Staff report by David Munk. Applicant is requesting change to make property more marketable for a professional or medical office. Applicant wants to replat and sell a portion of the original lot. Staff noted that uses are restricted by standards in the overlay district. There is special buffering required between office and residential property. Staff supports this request. Motion by Marlene Michael to recommend approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Intensity Level from Level 3 to Level 4 for the Williams Addition, Unit 1, Block 1, Lot 9-10 and 0.36 acres in the Nicholas Porter Survey, located at 2201 Williams Drive. Second by Brian Ortego. Approved 7 – 0. 13. Comments from Director. Council held a workshop on UDC Amendments and there was discussion about the proposed amendments. Sondgeroth presented the process and timeline that the Council approved. As part of Planning and Development Services Department has been doing a strategic plan this year and one of the major focuses is the Comprehensive Plan update. The Council noted the update as a priority for fiscal year 04-05, however did not budget any funds for Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda / November 4, 2004 Page 6 of 6 that. We were asked to come back in this coming budget year and propose a full program for Comprehensive Plan Update. As part of that update we will be offering a series of joint workshops between Council and Planning and Zoning to illustrate some of the new ideas and development practices that are available in the planning community. Information that we get from APA, Urban Land Institute, Lincoln Institute on various new techniques and planning tools will be presented at these joint workshops. There will be a monthly workshop with Council and P&Z for the next 3 or 4 months. The first workshop on November 22, 2004 will be just for Council, with P & Z invited, and will present the outline for the workshops. The first actual workshop will be December 7, 2004 at 3:30 p.m. to review the new Leander Transit Oriented Development. This is to be held immediately before our P&Z meeting. Speakers at that workshop will be the Mayor and Planning Director from Leander, as well as their consultant. The next workshop will be January 12, 2005 on Conservation Design for Subdivisions. Other workshops will be scheduled in February and March and possibly a trip to communities like South Lake, Plano and Addison. More information will be forthcoming on those events. 14. Comments from Commissioners. Chair Anderson commented that the Planning and Zoning Commission has been a fairly reactive organization in that they hear people that have plans and make recommendations to the City Council. Per the By-Laws of the organization, the commission has much more of an advisory role than has been taken. He said the City Charter states their duty is to give recommendation to the Council about all future land use matters. He stated the Commission should take a more pro-active role, specifically with a revision of the Comprehensive Plan from a land use standpoint. With the opportunity for some transit oriented development planned nearby, revitalization of the downtown area, and implementing some of the things that were discussed in the Envision Central Texas workshops, the Commission has an opportunity to take a more pro-active role in getting input from the citizens. Anderson stated that the Commission should begin defining what they want Georgetown to look like in 10 - 20 years. Motion by McMichael to adjourn. Second by McDonald. Meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m. _______________________________ __________________________________ Approved, Johnny Anderson, Chair Attested, Audrey McDonald, Secretary