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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_03.01.2005 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes / March 1, 2005 Page 1 of 5 MINUTES CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005, 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 101 E. 7TH STREET, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78626 Members Present: Johnny Anderson, Chair; Harry Gibbs, Vice-Chair; Audrey McDonald, Secretary; Jennifer Shield; Marlene McMichael; Will Moore; and Alternates: Don Padfield and Russell Phillips. Members Absent: Alternate, Sarah Milburn. Staff Present: Bobby Ray, Interim Director of Planning and Development Services; Carla Benton, Development Planner; Melissa McCollum, Development Planner; David Munk, Development Engineer; and Rhonda Conklin, Recording Secretary. Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. 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. Consideration and possible action to nominate and elect a Vice Chair and Secretary for the new term of membership for the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion by Moore to re-elect Harry Gibbs as Vice-Chairman. Second by McMichael. Approved 7-0. Motion by Shields to re-elect Audrey McDonald as Secretary. Second by Ortego. Approved 7-0. 2. 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. 3. Consideration of the Minutes of the February 1, 2005 regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes / March 1, 2005 Page 2 of 5 There were no corrections to the minutes. Motion by McMichael to approve the minutes as written. Second by Ortego. Motion passed 7-0. Regular Agenda 4. Discussion and possible action regarding the upcoming budget process. Micki Rundell, Director of Finance & Administration and Laurie Brewer, Controller Micki Rundell, Director of Finance, and Laurie Brewer, Controller, were asked by Paul Brandenburg, City Manager, to visit with all Boards and Commissions about the budget process. Rundell talked about a survey that she wanted the Commissioners to participate in by completing and sending back to the City Finance Department via Rhonda Conklin, Recording Secretary for Planning and Zoning Commission. The survey is exclusive of the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and addresses what the board determines are the top three issues facing Georgetown. The CIP will be reviewed by the City Council in late May or early June. Rundell will present the CIP process to the P&Z Commission for feedback and impact prior to it being voted on by City Council in September. Rundell stated that transportation, growth and maintaining our historic character are the three main topics from the Youth Advisory Board. Anderson suggested the P&Z Commission schedule a workshop to formulate their top three issues, then vote on them at the April, 5, 2005 P&Z meeting. Rundell strongly suggested that each member of the P&Z Commission submit their individual suggestions as well. 5. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of 6.690 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty-Eight, located along Dove Hollow Trail. Staff report was given by McCollum. Staff is supportive of this rezoning. Because there isn’t a default PUD category upon annexation, this property will default to AG and then be rezoned to PUD Applicant was present and offered to answer questions. No questions were raised. No comments were given by citizens. Motion by Gibbs to recommend to City Council approval of Rezoning of 6.690 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty-Eight, located along Dove Hollow Trail. Second by Shield. Approved 7-0. 6. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 6.690 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty-Eight, located along Dove Hollow Trail. Staff report was given by McCollum. Staff is supportive of this action. Applicant was present and offered to answer questions. No questions were raised. No comments were given by citizens. Motion by McDonald to recommend to City Council approval of the Public Review Final Plat for 6.690 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty-Eight, located along Dove Hollow Trail. Second by McMichael. Approved 7-0. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes / March 1, 2005 Page 3 of 5 7. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of 26.365 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty-Nine, located on Armstrong Drive. Staff report was given by McCollum. Staff is supportive of this rezoning. Applicant was present and offered to answer questions. No questions were asked. No comments were given by citizens. Motion by Ortego to recommend to City Council approval of Rezoning of 26.365 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty-Nine, located on Armstrong Drive. Second by Shield. Approved 7-0. 8. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 26.365 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty-Nine, located on Armstrong Drive. Staff report was given by McCollum. Staff is supportive of this action. Applicant was present and offered to answer questions. No comments were given by citizens. Motion by Moore to recommend to City Council approval of the Public Review Final Plat for 26.365 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty-Nine, located on Armstrong Drive. Second by McMichael. Approved 7-0. 9. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of 45.399 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhoods Twenty-Two and Twenty-Three, located off Sun City Boulevard north of Armstrong Drive. Staff report was given by McCollum. Staff is supportive of this rezoning. Applicant was present and offered to answer questions. No comments were given by citizens. Motion by Shield to recommend to City Council approval of Rezoning of 45.399 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhoods Twenty-Two and Twenty-Three, located off Sun City Boulevard north of Armstrong Drive. Second by McMichael. Approved 7-0. 10. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 45.399 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhoods Twenty-Two and Twenty-Three, located off Sun City Boulevard north of Armstrong Drive. Staff report was given by McCollum. Staff recommends approval of this action. Applicant was present and offered to answer questions. No comments were given by citizens. Motion by McDonald to recommend to City Council approval of the Public Review Final Plat for 45.399 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey, to be known as the Planned Unit Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes / March 1, 2005 Page 4 of 5 Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhoods Twenty-Two and Twenty-Three, located off Sun City Boulevard north of Armstrong Drive. Second by Gibbs. Approved 7-0. 11. Consideration and possible action on a Waiver request to allow utilization of the platted setbacks at the San Gabriel Center, Phase II, Lot 2 and 3, located on Williams Drive, pursuant to Section 1.03 C. of the Unified Development Code (UDC). Staff report was given by Benton. Staff recommends denial of this waiver to be consistent with the vision and intent of the City Ordinance. The 2004 UDC Amendment provided for the applicant to request from Planning and Zoning Commission approval to maintain and utilize platted setbacks. Commissioners questioned detention pond design, driveway access and how build-to requirement would fit in with presently undeveloped land. Applicant was present and offered to answer questions. No comments were given by citizens. Motion by Shield to recommend to City Council approval of the Waiver request to allow utilization of the platted setbacks at the San Gabriel Center, Phase II, Lot 2 and 3, located on Williams Drive, pursuant to Section 1.03 C. of the Unified Development Code (UDC). Second by Gibbs. Approved 7-0. 12. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 77.919 acres in the William Roberts Survey to be known as Reserve at Berry Creek, Sections 2, 3, 4, and 5, located along Shinnecock Hills Drive and Logan Road. Staff report was given by McCollum. Staff recommends approval of this plat. Applicant was present and offered to answer questions. Anderson questioned if there were any new detention ponds at this site. Applicant responded no. No comments were given by citizens. Motion by Moore to recommend to City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat for 77.919 acres in the William Roberts Survey to be known as Reserve at Berry Creek, Sections 2, 3, 4, and 5, located along Shinnecock Hills Drive and Logan Road. Second by Ortego. Approved 7-0. 13. Public Hearing and possible action on a Vacation of the recorded Plat of Fountainwood Estates, Phase 2A, Lot 1, located on Fountainwood Drive. Staff report was given by McCollum. Staff is supportive of this Vacation. Applicant was present and offered to answer questions. No comments were given by citizens. Motion by Gibbs to recommend to City Council approval of the Vacation of the recorded Plat of Fountainwood Estates, Phase 2A, Lot 1, located on Fountainwood Drive. Second by McMichael. Approved 7-0. 14. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of a 0.3122 acre portion of Lost Addition, Block 65 from RS, Residential Single Family district to OF, Office district, located at 215 West University Avenue. Staff report was given by Ray. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning. Applicant was present and offered to answer questions. No comments were given by citizens. Motion by McMichael to recommend to City Council approval of Rezoning of a 0.3122 acre portion of Lost Addition, Block 65 from RS, Residential Single Family district to OF, Office district, located at 215 West University Avenue. Second by Oretgo. Approved 7-0. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes / March 1, 2005 Page 5 of 5 15. Comments from Director. Bobby Ray, Interim Director, thanked everyone who participated in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area trip. Tom Yantis has edited pictures taken on the trip and will present them at the Council Workshop on Monday, March 7, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. Ray also reported that all four P&Z items presented at the February 22, 2005 City Council meeting were approved. Ray reported that there are two workshops scheduled in March to discuss the Unified Development Code Amendments. The first workshop is scheduled on March 10 with the second workshop scheduled on March 24, 2005. Both meetings will be in the San Gabriel Conference Room, located in the Georgetown Municipal Complex from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. The First Reading and Public Hearing to adopt these amendments will be presented at the City Council meeting on April 26, 2005 and the Second Reading is scheduled for May 10, 2005 City Council meeting. The Historic Architectural Review Commission approved the proposed language being brought forward regarding height requirements. 16. Comments from Commissioners. Gibbs recognized Russell Phillips and Don Padfield for their contributions, attendance and dedication supporting the Planning and Zoning Commission. Gibbs also recognized the contributions of Planning and Zoning Commissioners regarding their participation in discussion on this Dias. Motion by McMichael to adjourn. Second by Shield. Meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. _______________________________ __________________________________ Approved, Johnny Anderson, Chair Attested, Audrey McDonald, Secretary