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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Approved, Johnny Anderson, Chair Attested, Audrey McDonald, Secretary