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City of Georgetown, Texas
Minutes of the
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006 at 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
101 E. Seventh Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Members Present: Johnny Anderson, Chair; Harry Gibbs, Vice-Chair; Will Moore, Secretary;
Sarah Milburn, Marlene McMichael.
Alternates Present: *Russell Phillips and *Patrick Lawson.
*alternate served as a voting member
Members Absent: Jennifer Shield, Brian Ortego & Don Padfield.
Staff Present: Bobby Ray, Director; Melissa McCollum, Development Planner; Carla Benton,
Development Planner; Jennifer Bills Development Planner; David Munk, Development
Engineer; Jordan Maddox, Long Range Planner; Trish Carls, City Attorney; and Stephanie
Mickan McNickle, Recording Secretary.
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair 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.
1. Action from Executive Session. There was not an Executive Session.
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 may 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 September 5, 2006 meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Motion by Moore to approve the Consent Agenda item, which includes the minutes. Second
by McMichael. Approved 7-0.
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Regular Agenda
2. Consideration and possible action on a public review final plat of 84.10 acres out of the J.T.
Church, J.D. Johns and W.E. Pate Surveys, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of
Escalera Ranch, Section Six, located off Escalera Parkway, with a variance to the subdivision
regulations. PP-2006-025
Staff report given by Carla Benton.
The parkland requirements have been met by dedication of land on previous sections. A
concept plan for an 1150-acre PUD was approved by City Council on March 23, 1999 and on
April 12, 2005; the City Council approved an amendment to the Development agreement.
This is the last remaining section of the original concept plan that is proposed to be developed
under that agreement. The remainder of the acreage is proposed to be developed as part of a
different Development. Section six is proposed to develop 64 single-family residential Lots,
with three open space Lots. The open space Lot in Phase I, Block D contains an additional 20-
foot buffer between section six and existing sections one and two. Additionally two of the open
space Lots have been located to provide for cave structures, as noted on the plan. The proposed
development is consistent with the design and density approved on the concept plan, which
specifies 64 Lots proposed for Section Six.
A variance to the subdivision regulations is requested to Section 36050B which states, “Lots in
rural subdivisions shall have a minimum width at the front property line 120 feet, except on
cul-de-sacs, which may have a minimum width of 85 feet at the front property line,
provided a 50 foot setback is established and the 120 foot width is achieved at the 50 foot
setback.” The applicant is proposing to reduce the Lot width as needed along curves and
within cul-de-sacs and adjacent to the open space Lot in Block A, Lots 2 and 3 which have
been reduced to provide access to a remote open space Lot. This tract is a fairly long narrow
curving section of the Development, but is consistent with the design of the Concept Plan. It
is our recommendation that all Lots with reduced Lot width be required to provide an
additional front setback to meet the 120-foot Lot width at the building setback line up to a
maximum setback of 100 feet. Public comments have been received from the neighbors in
Escalera Ranch.
Chair Anderson Invited the applicant to speak. Kelly Bell with Bury and Partners stated she
feels the variance they are requesting is consistent with the additional improvements with
other project that have been approved in the Georgetown Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ).
Chair Anderson opened the Public Hearing.
David Klein, 212 Montell Drive in Escalera Ranch Subdivision stated he and his family just
moved the Escalera Ranch because of the country setting. He had to sign a strict restricted
covenant and feels by granting this variance it will go against the covenant that he and his
neighbors have to abide. He feels Ryland Homes is more concerned with selling as many
homes as they can and not concerned with the quality of life. Mr. Klein urged the
commissioners to deny the variance request or at least delay the decision so the builder can
respond to some of the neighbors concerns.
Leo Wade, 208 Montell Drive. Mr. Wade agrees with what Mr. Klein stated, feels the
residence of Escalera bought into a concept, and feels the builder is trying to deviate from
that concept.
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Evelyn Young, 200 Escalera Drive, stated she agrees with Mr. Wade and Mr. Klein
statements. Ms. Young stated that she has a hard time believing that it’s typical for a
subdivision to come before you where 30% of the Lots are asking for a variance. Ms. Young
requested the commissioners to deny the variance.
Bill Anecelle, 300 Escalera Pkwy, stated that 1-acre Lots do not exist in Escalera and feels
changing it to 1-acre Lots is only created for developing convenience. He feels that if you
want to be a part of Escalera then you need to adopt the Escalera standards and have
minimum 2-acre Lots.
Dan Lonergan, 237 Escalera Pkwy, stated that he feels that it is improper to sell a concept
plan and then use the City to try and change the concept plan for their convenience. He and
his wife abided by the regulations when they moved to Escalera and assumed the owners
would abide by the regulations as well.
Carla Benton stated Fire Department has reviewed and approved the application.
Commissioner Lawson stated he has a concern with 30% of the Lots needing a variance. He
understands they lost land due of caves or discrepancy in the ground, but feels that even
though the concept plan states you can build 64 Lots in section six, does not mean you can
poorly plan and lower the Lot size to make sure 64 Lots are able to fit in section six.
Commissioner Moore stated that he agrees completely with Commissioner Lawson and that
most of the letters received stated the developer and builder have not communicated with
the neighbors and asked Ms. Bell to respond.
Ms. Bell stated that Ryland Homes felt that no matter what they said or presented to the
neighbors would not be well received. Ms. Bell stated no meetings have been scheduled
with the neighbors simply because they felt they have abided by the requirements of the
development agreement as it stands today.
Commission Milburn stated she feels that this is clearly set up for an economic reason and
that the developer had an opportunity to create nicer size Lots, but would mean they would
have to combine several Lots. The development agreement states they can have 64 Lots.
Therefore, even when they lost land, they still try to go around the rules to squeeze 64 lots in
section six.
Commissioner McMichael stated that just because the developer/builder/owner feels his
plans will “not be well received” by the neighbors is no excuse not to meet with them.
After further discussion and comments made by the commissioners to deny the variance,
the applicant requested postponement.
Commissioner Moore encouraged the builders/developer to communicate with the
neighbors of Escalera.
Commissioner Gibbs and Phillips refrained from voting due to a conflict of interest.
3. Public hearing and possible action on a comprehensive plan amendment to change (1) the
future land use from residential to residential and office/retail/commercial, (2) The intensity
level from level 1 to levels 3 and 5, and (3) the overall transportation plan to relocate the
connection point on SH-29 for the future SW 2, for 1,793 acres more or less out of the Samuel
Campbell Survey, Abstract No. 157, the J.D. Johns Survey, Abstract No. 365, the John T.
Church Survey, Abstract No. 140, the Key West Irrigation Co. Survey, Abstract No. 711, I. &
G. N. R.R. CO. Survey, Abstract No. 744, the W.E. Pate Survey, Abstract No. 836, the Daniel
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Medlock Survey, Abstract No. 839, the Robert Milby Survey, Abstract No. 459, the John
Berry Survey, Abstract No. 98, the A.H. Porter Survey, Abstract No. 490, the Isaac Donagan
Survey, Abstract No. 178, and the Joseph Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 608, consisting of
the eastern part of Escalera Ranch (796 acres) and the Barton (403 acres), Faubion (266
acres), and Watson (327 acres) tracts, located north of FM-2243 and south of SH-29. (CPA–
2006-012)
Staff report was given by Jordan Maddox in place of Ed Polasek.
Through the planning process for the San Gabriel Development, the applicant worked
through a process similar to a conservation design planning exercise. They identified
sensitive environmental features (caves, floodplains and sensitive habitats), then work was
completed to identify secondary open space to buffer and separate sensitive habitats from
developable lands. The third step in the process identified a potential trails network
connecting the already designated open space. This process allowed the City and ABG
Development to identify approximately 680 acres of Parks/Open Space that will be
identified in the platting process.
The applicant is proposing the future land use to remain residential for approximately 1520
acres of the site, while 113 acres at the intersections of SW3 with State Highway 29 and RR
2243 will form small mixed use nodes, with an additional 25 acres designated as
office/retail/commercial. Approximately 20 acres will be designated as residential, but will
be used for two specific public uses: 13 acres for a school(s) site, and 6 acres for two future
fire stations. The applicant proposes that the office/retail/commercial be designated as
intensity level 5, the mixed-use area be designated as intensity level 4, while the remaining
portion of the property be designated as intensity level 3.
Staff has recommended conditional approval of the Century Plan: Future Land Use Plan,
Intensity Level and Thoroughfare Plan amendment.
Conditional approval depends on the transportation intensity area report are sufficient for
the overall transportation plan. Conditional improvement also depends on the development
agreement, which has been address with the applicant and is currently being worked
through.
At this time the applicant’s LCD presentation for agenda item # 3 was not working, so commissioners
moved to agenda item # 7.
7. Public Hearing and possible action on a comprehensive plan amendment to change the
future land use from residential to commercial and multi-family, and the intensity level
from level 1 to level 4 for 27.737 and 88.093 acre tracts in the Woodruff Stubblefield Survey,
A-556, also known as Brinklum Farms, located on the N.W. Corner of CR 102 and CR 104.
CPA-2006-011
Staff report given by Jordan Maddox in place of Ed Polasek. The subject property was
divided during SH 130 right-of-way acquisition. The southern tract will have frontage on
County Road 102, CR 104 (future SW Bypass) and the Southbound Frontage Road on SH
130. This portion of the SW Bypass is under design and right of acquisition by the City of
Georgetown. The northern portion of the tract has frontage on CR 104 (future SW Bypass)
and the Northbound Frontage Road on SH 130. This portion of CR 104 is under
consideration for the Williamson County Road Bond program, an election will be held on
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November 7, 2006. The applicant is requesting a change from intensity level 1 to intensity
level 4 for the entire site. Staff is supportive of the request on the basis that the Georgetown
Utilities Systems Division reports that the site can be adequately served with wastewater for
the proposed development and the proposed land use is consistent with the area.
Chair Anderson invited the applicant to speak. Paul Lineham of Land Strategies stated he
agrees with this property being annexation so the City of Georgetown has more control. Mr.
Lineham stated staff has requested to increase landscape, which he will be glad to do.
Chair Anderson opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. The Public
Hearing was closed.
Motion by McMichael to recommend to the City Council conditional approval of a
comprehensive plan amendment to change to future land use from residential to
office/retail/commercial and multi-family, and to change the intensity level from level 1 to
level 4 for 27.737 and 88.093 acre tracts in the Woodruff Stubblefield Survey, A-556, also
known as Brinklum Farms, located on the N.E. Corner of CR 102 and CR 104. The condition
being the property is subject to section 8.06.050 of the UDC, which requires specific
landscaping requirements for properties within the “Downtown Gateway” overlay district.
Second by Milburn. Approved 7-0.
At this time, the commissioners continued with agenda item #3.
Steve Metcalf with ABG Development gave an LCD presentation.
Mr. Metcalf stated the property is about 1,700 acres between Hwy 29 and FM 2243. He
stated that they have put together and conservation subdivision with 40% open space and
no more than two lots per acre and clustering the development areas.
Chair Anderson opened the Public Hearing.
Byron Wilson, 209 Montell Drive stated that he does not want ABG Development to have a
connection into Escalera Ranch. He feels there will be too much traffic through Escalera.
Evelyn Young, 200 Escalera Drive thanked ABG Development for meeting with the
neighbors of Escalera Ranch and found the meeting to be very informative. She also stated
that she is concerned the 1700-acre development gaining access into Escalera Ranch. She
stated the multiple repairs in the roads in Escalera would not be able to stand the high
traffic impact. Ms. Young also stated Escalera neighbors have had to deal with reduced
water pressure and feels this needs to be addressed before adding more residence in that
area.
Leo Wade, 208 Montell Dr, thanked the commissioners for listening to their concerns. He
also thanked ABG for meeting with the Escalera neighbors and supports the comprehensive
plan amendment. He also stated he is also concerned with the water pressure.
Deborah Hunt, 213 Montell Dr, thanked ABG Development for meeting with the Escalera
neighbors. She stated that she was informed there would be 5,000 residential homes built in
the subdivision. She is concerned and asked Mr. Metcalf if that number is correct. Mr.
Metcalf stated there would be up to 3,400 residential homes in that area.
Sandra Lemanski, 216 Escalera Pkwy stated she is impressed with the presentation by ABG
Development. However, she is concerned with the connectivity by the new developer and
feels Escalera roads is not capable to handle such a large traffic impact.
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Mr. Metcalf stated the water improvement agreement would be in place before developing
starts.
Motion by Milburn to recommend to the City Council conditional approval of a
comprehensive plan amendment to change (1) the Future Land Use from Residential to
Residential and Office/Retail/Commercial, (2) the intensity level from level 1 to levels 3, 4
and 5, and (3) the Overall Transportation Plan to relocate the connection point on SH-29 for
the future SW 2, for 1,793 acres more or less out of the Samuel Campbell Survey, Abstract
No. 157, the J.D. Johns Survey, Abstract No. 365, the John T. Church Survey, Abstract No.
140, the Key West Irrigation Co. Survey, Abstract No. 711, I. & G. N. R.R. CO. Survey,
Abstract No. 744, the W.E. Pate Survey, Abstract No. 836, the Daniel Medlock Survey,
Abstract No. 839, the Robert Milby Survey, Abstract No. 459, the John Berry Survey,
Abstract No. 98, the A.H. Porter Survey, Abstract No. 490, the Isaac Donagan Survey,
Abstract No. 178, and the Joseph Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 608, consisting of the
eastern part of Escalera Ranch (712 acres) and the Barton (403 acres), Faubion (266 acres),
and Watson (327 acres) tracts, located north of FM-2243 and south of SH-2. The Condition
being those five items identified under note number 7 in the Basis of Support, which is a
development agreement or other type of agreements to replace the 2005 Development
Agreement for Escalera Ranch for the remaining portion of that Development; Establish
Planned Unit Development Standards (PUD Standards) for zoning of the property; Establish
the conservation design, parkland, and open space standards for minimum of 600 acres of
parkland and open space; Establish a water and wastewater service agreement; and provide
for nineteen (19) acres of public uses, thirteen (13) acres of which are proposed to be used
for a school(s), and six (6) acres will be used for two fire stations at locations determined by
the Georgetown Fire Department and ABG Development.
Second by Moore. Approved 5-0.
Commissioner Gibbs and Phillips refrained from voting due to a conflict of interest.
4. Public Hearing and possible action on a comprehensive plan amendment to change the
intensity level from levels 2 and 3 to level 4 for 125.04 acres in the William Addison Survey,
Abstract 021, and the Francis A. Hudson Survey, Abstract 295, to be known as La Conterra
subdivision, located west of the extension of Maple Street and south of Inner Loop. CPA-
2006-014
Melissa McCollum gave a combined report for agenda item #4, #5 and #6. See comments under
agenda item #6.
The subject property is located approximately 0.5 miles south of Inner Loop, between FM
1460 and Maple Street, directly east of CR 166 and west of the Pinnacle subdivision. There
are two landowners involved in the project, one whose land has been in the city limits and
the other tract, owned by Mr. Moore, that completed the voluntary annexation process at
the September 26, 2006 City Council meeting. The current land use for the project is
residential and that will not change as the applicant seeks to build approximately 509
single-family units. A concurrent zoning change is being requested as well, from
agriculture to residential single family.
Future considerations for the area include the city’s Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
and the future Austin-San Antonio (ASA) commuter rail line, which will run adjacent to
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Maple St. in a currently abandoned rail right-of-way and reach its northern stopping point
at the TOD, located at Maple and Inner Loop.
The applicant is seeking a comprehensive plan amendment to change the intensity level
from level 3 to level 4 on the 56 acre Avery tract and from levels 2 and 3 to level 4 on the
66.74 Moore tract.
Motion by Gibbs to recommend to City Council approval of the requested comprehensive
plan amendment to change the intensity level from levels 2 and 3 to level 4 for 125.04 acres
in the William Addison Survey, Abstract 21, and the Francis A. Hudson Survey, Abstract
295, also to be known as La Conterra subdivision. Second by Mc Michael Approved 7-0.
5. Public hearing and possible action on a rezoning from AG, Agricultural district to RS,
Residential Single-family district, for 125.04 acres in the William Addison Survey, A-021,
and Francis A. Hudson Survey, A-295, to be known as La Conterra subdivision, located
west of the extension of Maple Street and south of Inner Loop. REZ-2006-032
The subject 125 acres is located west of the extension of Maple Street and south of Inner
Loop and east of FM 1460. It is located across from the Pinnacle subdivision currently in
construction. A portion of the property is zoned as AG, Agricultural (annexed by
ordinance No. 2004-58) and the remainder is currently in the annexation process (second
reading completed on September 26, 2006). Upon annexation, the entire property will be
AG, Agricultural and is designated as “Residential” by the Future Land Use Plan.
The applicant is seeking a rezoning to RS, Residential Single-family to allow for the
development of a residential subdivision totaling 509 single-family Lots. The rezoning
would allow the development of a single-family subdivision pursuant to the development
standards and allowed uses of the RS district.
A Motion was made by Lawson to recommend approval of an ordinance rezoning from
AG, Agricultural district to RS, Residential Single-family district, for 125.04 acres in the
William Addison Survey, A-021, and Francis A. Hudson Survey, A-295, to be known as La
Conterra subdivision, located west of the extension of Maple Street and south of Inner
Loop. Second by McMichael. Approved 7-0.
6. Consideration and possible action on a preliminary plat for 125.04 acres in the William
Addison Survey, A-021, and Francis A. Hudson Survey, A-295, to be known as La Conterra
subdivision, located west of the extension of Maple Street and south of Inner Loop. PP-
2006-024
This is a preliminary plat for 125.04 acres proposed to be developed as 509 single-family
residential lots, 1 parkland lot, 3 detention lots, one HOA lot, 1 median lot, and 2 landscape
lots. Total of 509 residential lots are proposed to be completed within four phases. Each
phase will contain approximately 127 lots. The first phase will start at FM 1460 and work
towards the extension of Maple Street. The Parks and Recreation Department and Parks
Board has approved the size and location of the proposed 10.50 acre tract, Block H, Lot 52
to be dedicated to the City as parkland. This would meet the parkland dedication
requirements of 10.18 acres. A TIA (Traffic Impact Analysis) was required as part of the
submittal of the subdivision application all recommended improvements will be required as
part of the final plat approval. Right of way (ROW) will be dedicated with this plat for the
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widening of FM 1460 and the for the future light rail line adjacent to Maple Street. The
ROW dedicated along Maple will allow for the rail extension to the proposed transit
oriented Development (TOD) at the intersection of Maple and Inner Loop.
The approval of this plat is contingent upon the approval of subsequent applications of the
Annexation (Second Reading completed on September 26, 2006), Intensity Level and Zoning
Change. The developer may be required to upgrade the existing Smith Branch wastewater
lift station, to serve the proposed development. Currently a 20’ access easement bisects the
property from Maple to FM 1460. The applicant is working on getting these easements
relocated but as currently configured Lot 3, Block G, and Lot 27, Block H are unbuildable. If
these access easements are not able to be relocated this plat will need to be revised.
Below are comments for agenda item #4, #5 and #6.
The applicant’s representative Charles Celaruro with PBS&J stated he will be glad to answer
any questions.
Commissioner McMichael feels the developer is placing a lot of homes in a little area. She
asked if a price range have been set. Mr. Celaruro stated there has not been a price set for
these homes. However, the average Lot width is 52 feet and the average depth is 120 feet,
which totals to a 6,600 square foot lot.
Commissioner Lawson stated he is concerned with the long blocks the applicant is
proposing and feels when you have people parking on their driveway and on the streets
does not give a very appealing neighborhood.
Commissioner Phillips stated neighborhoods like this are a prime target for low-end
builders.
Chair Anderson opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. The Public
Hearing was closed.
A Motion was made by Moore for approval of the preliminary plat for 125.04 acres in the
William Addison Survey, A-021, and Francis A. Hudson Survey, A-295, to be known as La
Conterra subdivision, located west of the extension of Maple Street and south of Inner Loop,
contingent on the approval of the intensity level and rezoning. Second by Milburn.
Approved 7-0.
8. Consideration and possible action on a public review final plat of 129.52 acres in the Joseph
Fish and William Roberts Surveys, to be known as Georgetown Village, Planned Unit
Development, Section Nine, located along south side of Shell Road. PP-2006-019
Carla Benton gave the staff report. Georgetown Village, PUD, Section Nine is consistent with
the PUD standards as set forth for the Georgetown Village Development and approved on first
reading by the City of Georgetown. This development consists of 351 single-family residential
lots, and has numerous green space areas and additional village character by providing 1
amenity site, 2 parkland lots and 3 landscape easement lots, 1 parkland, drainage, storm sewer,
wastewater, PUD and landscape easement lot, 1 drainage, storm sewer, PUE and landscape
easement Lot and 1 drainage storm sewer and PUE lot. Landscape Lots are proposed to
provide buffers between residential Lots and the primary roadways. parkland requirements
are being met by using 1.19 acres out of Lot 26, Block E of Georgetown Village section 7,
parkland reserve and 1.06 acres from Lot 1, Block P of Georgetown Village Section Nine. The
other 4.01 acres of parkland in Georgetown Village Section Nine will be reserved for future
parkland requirements. Additionally there will be a roundabout within Rosedale Blvd., in
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which the applicant has proposed to provide a gazebo similar to another area in Georgetown
Village.
David Gooder with Wilson Family Communities stated they updated the land plan, which is
more consistent with the original concept plan of Georgetown Village.
Chair Anderson opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. The Public
Hearing was closed.
Motion by McMichael to approve the public review final plat of 129.52 acres in the Joseph
Fish and William Roberts Surveys, to be known as Georgetown Village, Planned Unit
Development, Section Nine. Second by Lawson. Approved 7-0.
9. Consideration and possible action on a preliminary plat for 28.7 acres in the William
Addison Survey, A-021, to be known as University Corner, Phase 1, located at the northwest
corner of SH-29 and Inner Loop. PP-2006-027
Jennifer Bills gave the staff report. The preliminary plat encompasses 28.7 acres. This
preliminary plat is being processed under the UDC. Prior to construction, a site plan will be
required. This site plan will be processed administratively per UDC. A Traffic Impact
Analysis (TIA) will be required for the subdivision when the traffic generated by the project
exceeds 2000 Average Daily Trips. The Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Land Use
Amendment (Ordinance 2006-68) was approved for the 80-acre tract, of which this plat is a
part. The adopting Ordinance included the following condition:
Approximately 2 acres, with access to the NE Inner Loop, be reserved as Public / Semi-Public
for future public use.
The purpose of this condition was to allocate adequate area for the future location of a Fire
Station. The applicant has indicated their intent to reserve this 2-acre site in future sections.
However, the Fire Department has indicated that the station needs to be located within this
phase (Phase 1) in order to provide necessary access to S.H. 29. As indicated, the applicant
will comply with the strict application of the ordinance language, which did not specify an
exact location.
Chair Anderson invited the applicant to speak. Chris Weigand of Carter Burgess stated he
would be glad to answer any questions.
Chair Anderson opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. The Public
Hearing was closed.
Motion by Moore to approve the preliminary plat for 28.7 acres in the William Addison
Survey, A-021, to be known as University Corner, Phase I, located at the northwest corner of
SH-29 and Inner Loop. Second by McMichael. Approved 7-0.
At this time, Commissioner Milburn was excused from the P&Z meeting.
10. Public hearing and possible action on a rezoning from AG, Agriculture district to PUD,
Planned Unit Development for 27.670 acres in the Frederick Foy Survey, A-229, to be
known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City PUD, Neighborhood Fifty-Two,
located approximately 1/4 mile south of the intersection of Cool Springs Way and
Pedernales Falls Drive. REZ-2006-036
Melissa McCollum gave the staff report. Concurrent with the rezoning application a public
review final plat has been submitted for the 44.121-acre tract. This item is being reviewed
under a separate agenda heading. This area is part of the new Sun City Texas area that is
incorporated as part of the 8th Amended Concept Plan. The proposed development consists
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of 127 residential units to be developed as detached single-family Lots. The proposed
development standards are consistent with the standards requested as part of the
development agreement between the City and the developer. These standards were
updated with the 8th amended concept plan. Neighborhood Fifty-one consists of 127
detached single-family residential units. This plat will complete one of two ties to existing
planned neighboring subdivisions. The local street designated as West Majestic Oak Lane in
the preliminary plat of Woodland Park West subdivision will be connected as a local street
within this neighborhood fifty-one. This meets all requirements of the development
agreement. Staff is support of this rezoning request.
Chair Anderson invited the applicant to speak. Simon Gonzalez with Turner Collie &
Braden stated he would be glad to answer any questions.
Chair Anderson opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. The Public
Hearing was closed.
Motion by McMichael to approve the rezoning from AG, Agriculture district to PUD,
Planned Unit Development for 44.121 acres in the Frederick Foy Survey, A-229, to be known
as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City, Neighborhood Fifty-One, located
approximately west of the intersection of Cool Springs Way and Pedernales Falls Drive.
Second by Moore. Approved 6-0.
11. Consideration and possible action on a public review final plat for 27.670 acres in the
Frederick Foy Survey, A-229, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City
PUD, Neighborhood Fifty-Two, located approximately 1/4 mile south of the intersection of
Cool Springs Way and Pedernales Falls Drive. PP-2006-026
Melissa McCollum gave the staff report. This preliminary plat is being processed concurrent
with the rezoning application. The rezoning application is being reviewed under a separate
agenda heading. The 44.121-acre tract is currently vacant and is proposed for 127 residential
units to be developed as detached single family. This area is part of the new Sun City Texas
area that is incorporated as part of the 8th Amended Concept Plan. The minimum lot size
planned for this development is 6,120 square feet. The development agreement outlines the
standards for detached single-family lots to be a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet, and
the setbacks are 20’ front, 20’ rear and 5’ side. Neighborhood fifty-one is surrounded by
neighborhood fifty-three to the east and future neighborhoods to the west and north, and
proposed subdivision of Woodland Park West to the south. This plat will complete one of
two ties to existing planned neighboring subdivisions. The local street designated as West
Majestic Oak Lane in the preliminary plat of Woodland Park West subdivision will be
connected as a local street within this Neighborhood fifty-one. This meets all requirements
outlined in the development agreement. Staff is supportive of this public review final plat.
Chair Anderson opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. The Public
Hearing was closed.
Motion by Gibbs to approve the public review final plat for 44.121 acres in the Frederick
Foy Survey, A-229, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City,
Neighborhood Fifty-One, located approximately west of the intersection of Cool Springs
Way and Pedernales Falls Drive. Second by McMichael. Approved 6-0.
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12. Public Hearing and possible action on a rezoning from OF, Office district to MF, Multifamily
district for Lots 1-9, Haven Heights and OutLot Division B, Block 10(pt), City of
Georgetown, located along Haven Lane. REZ-2006-035
Jennifer Bills gave the staff report. This property is located on Haven Lane, off of University
Avenue near Southwestern University. The 10 lots have a total area of 3.2 acres of land.
Currently there is an occupied apartment complex, Valley View Apartments, at 1221 Haven
Lane, which was built before 1980. The remaining 9 Lots have an approved Detailed
Development Plan (DDP) to be developed as condominiums. To date, one condominium
complex is partially completed at 1211 Haven Lane. The remaining 8 Lots are vacant. In
2003, these properties were under the zoning district of RM-3, a zoning district in the
Zoning Ordinance, which was primarily an Office and Service use category, but also
allowed for multi-family developments. When the Unified Development Code (UDC) was
adopted in March 2003, the RM-3 designation converted to OF, Office. The proposal is a
rezoning action initiated by the City to correct the nonconformity created by the adoption of
the UDC. This rezoning would return the property to MF, a multi-family residential
designation, which conforms to the future land use in the comprehensive plan.
Chair Anderson opened the Public Hearing.
William Martin, 206 East Main Ave. stated he would support the city proposed zoning
change, provided a zoning overlay is issued which confirms the density previously
approved in the Detailed Development Plan (DDP).
Jennifer Bills stated the issue today is to rezoning change and not an intensity level change.
Motion by Moore to Conduct the first reading of an ordinance Rezoning from OF, Office
District to MF, Multifamily District for Lots 1-9, Haven Heights and OutLot Division B,
Block 10(pt), City of Georgetown, located along Haven Lane. Second by Lawson. Approved
6-0.
13. Public Hearing and possible action on a rezoning from RS, Residential Single-family district
to MU-DT, Mixed Use Downtown district for 0.258 acres in Block G, Dalrymple Addition,
located at 402 West University Avenue. REZ-2006-033
Rebecca Rowe gave the staff report. The applicant is seeking a rezoning from the current
“RS”, Residential Single-family district to “MUDT”, Mixed-Use Downtown district. Per the
submitted letter of request, the applicant is seeking the rezoning to accommodate the
current use as well as to be in compliance with the Future Land Use Plan. The request is in
keeping with the commercial uses along West University Avenue and the Future Land Use
Plan. The property to the immediate west is zoned PUD and has filed an application for
rezoning to MUDT, Mixed Use Downtown district. Surrounding zoning includes Office
(OF), Residential Single-family (RS) and PUD, Planned Unit Development. The proposed
MUDT zoning is in keeping with the future land use plan and the downtown master plan.
Chair Anderson opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. The Public
Hearing was closed.
Motion by Gibbs to recommend to the City Council approval of the rezoning of a 0.26-acre
portion of Block G of the Dalrymple Addition, from RS, Residential Single-family district
with a PUD, Planned Unit Development Overlay to MUDT, Mixed Use Downtown district
for the property located at 406 University. Second by Phillips. Approved 6-0.
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14. Public Hearing and possible action on a rezoning from RS, Residential Single-family district
to MU-DT, Mixed Use Downtown district for Lots 5, 6, & south 1/2 of Lot 7 in Glasscock
Addition, Block 04, located at 313 West 10th Street. REZ-2006-034
Rebecca Rowe gave the staff report. The site is located at the northeast corner of the
intersections of Forest Street and 10th Street. The site is currently developed with a historic
single-family residential structure. The surrounding properties are zoned RS, Residential
Single family, OF, Office, MF, Multifamily and MUDT, Downtown commercial. The
property is within the downtown overlay district, which has a future land use designation
of downtown. The applicant is seeking a rezoning from the current “RS”, Residential Single
family district to “MUDT”, mixed use downtown district. Per the submitted letter of
request, the applicant is seeking the rezoning to accommodate an office use and to comply
with the future land use for the downtown overlay district. The request is in keeping with
the commercial and offices uses along Forest Street and east on 10th Street and the future
land use plan. Surrounding zoning includes office (OF), residential single-family (RS),
multifamily (MF) and Mixed Use Downtown (MUDT). The proposed MUDT zoning is in
keeping with the future land use plan and the downtown master plan.
Anderson invited the applicant to speak. West Short 404 E. 7th Street stated he would be glad
to answer any questions.
Motion by Gibbs to conduct the second reading of an ordinance rezoning a portion of the
Glasscock Addition, Block 4, Lots 5, 6 and the southern 1/2 of Lot 7 from RS, residential
single-family district to MUDT, mixed use downtown district for the property located at 313
West 10th Street. Second by Moore. Approved 6-0.
15. Consideration and possible action regarding forwarding suggested Unified Development
Code (UDC) amendments to the City Council for possible inclusion in the 2006-2007 UDC
amendment process.
Bobby Ray gave the staff report. Currently we have a total of 33 separate proposals;
however, we are anticipating that the County will bring forward some additional
amendments pursuant to our coordinated plat review process. Once the City has received
the request, we will bring them forward to Commission and Council to consider as
additions to the overall list. Upon approval of the list, staff will begin drafting the subject
language.
Motion by Moore to recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed list of
amendments to the Unified Development Code for 2006-2007. Second by Lawson.
Approved 6-0.
16. Consideration and possible action on a vacation of a final plat of approximately 56.63 acres
in the John Berry Survey, Abstract 51, being Pecan Branch North, Phases II and III, (Planned
Unit Development), located on FM 971 east of CR 152.. FP-2006-027
Request by the applicant to postpone agenda item #16 to the November 7, 2006 Planning and Zoning
Meeting.
Approved.
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17. Public Hearing and possible action on a comprehensive plan amendment to change the
intensity level from level 1 to level 6 for 151.032 acres in the Antonio Manchaca Survey,
Abstract 421, and 166.1854 acres in the William Roberts Survey, Abstract 524, also to be
known as 35 Business Park Limited, located east of IH-35 along FM-972.. CPA-2006-017
Request by the applicant to postpone agenda item #17 to the November 7, 2006 Planning and Zoning
Meeting.
Approved.
18. Comments from Director.
Bobby Ray reminded the commissioners the involuntary annexations will be presented to
the City Council October 10th.
19. Comments from Commissioners.
NA
Motion by to adjourn. Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
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Approved, Johnny Anderson, Chair Attested, Will Moore, Secretary