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City of Georgetown, Texas
Draft Minutes of the
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, December 5, 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, Brian Ortego.
Alternates Present: and Don Padfield, *Russell Phillips
*alternate served as a voting member
Members Absent: Jennifer Shield & Patrick Lawson
Staff Present: Bobby Ray, Director; Melissa McCollum, Development Planner; Carla Benton,
Development Planner; Jennifer Bills Development Planner; David Munk, Development Engineer;
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.
3. Consideration of the Minutes of the November 7, 2006 meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Motion by Moore to approve the Consent Agenda item, which includes correction to the
minutes. Second by McMichael. Approved 7-0.
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Consent Agenda
4. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 2.0731 acres in the Lewis Dyches
Survey (A-180) to be known as Blue Ridge Drive, located south of Blue Springs Boulevard.
5. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 52.684 acres in the Lewis Dyches
Survey (A-180) to be known as Lonestar Subdivision, located south of Inner Loop and east of
Blue Springs Parkway.
6. Consideration and possible action on a Vacation of the Final Plat for the for 7.01 acres in the
Roberts Survey (A-524) known as Church of the Fisherman Subdivision, located on FM 972.
Regular Agenda
7. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from RS, Residential Single-Family district
to PUD, Planned Unit Development district for 9.10 acres in Crestview Addition, Unit II
Block 1 and Unit III, Block 1 to be known as Crestview Baptist Church Subdivision, located
on Williams Drive northwest of Ranch Road.
Staff report given by Bobby Ray. The property totals 9.10 acres and is located on Williams
Drive bounded (approximately) by Cottonwood Drive to the south, Power Road to the
northeast and Ranch Road to the southeast. All of the properties are contiguous, with the
exception of an outlot consisting of 2 parcels located at the intersection of Mesquite Lane and
Judy Drive. All of the properties are currently zoned for RS, Residential Single Family. The
Future Land Use Plan identifies three separate land use designations within the site. The
majority of the site, encompassing the existing church facility is designated for Public / Semi-
Public. There are two parcels along the Williams Drive frontage that are designated for
Office / Service use, and the parcels interior to the site are designated for residential use. The
intensity level for the site is “3”. The Crestview Baptist Church is seeking a rezoning of their
various properties from RS, Residential Single-family to a Planned Unit Development (PUD)
to accommodate future expansion plans. The PUD district will be used in conjunction with a
base zoning district of C-3, General Commercial. The C-3 District will provide the basic
development standards not directly addressed by the PUD development plan. The allowed
uses would be limited exclusively to those primary and accessory uses identified in Section
16.03.040.I (“Places of Worship”) of the UDC.
Chair Anderson invited the applicant to speak. Jim Cummins, Steger and Bizzel stated he or
any church member that is present would be glad to answer questions.
Chair Anderson opened the Public Hearing. Bill Conner, 624 S. Austin Ave asked if the
drainage facility would drain from all of the properties. Mr. Cummins stated the majority of
the site would drain to the new water quality detention pond.
Commissioner Moore asked the applicant for the reason to ask for extra height for the
building. Mr. Spencer with Spencer architects stated they are requesting the additional 5 feet
is because they have not designed the building at this time and felt the additional feet would
give them some leeway.
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Motion by Gibbs to recommend to the City Council approval of the Rezoning from RS,
Residential Single-Family district to PUD, Planned Unit Development district for 9.10 acres
in Crestview Addition, Unit II, Block 1 and Unit III, Block 1 to be known as Crestview Baptist
Church Subdivision. Second by Ortego. 6-1 Approved. (Moore)
8. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat for the Resubdivision of 9.10 acres in
Crestview Addition, Unit II Block 1 and Unit III, Block 1 to be known as Crestview Baptist
Church Subdivision, located on Williams Drive northwest of Ranch Road.
Staff report by Carla Benton. The applicant has added several smaller parcels to their Church
Lot over a number of years. They would now like to provide an overall comprehensive plan for
the future development of their area. The applicant proposes to develop a Master Development
Plan under a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district overlay. In order to provide a
consistent development design, they are pursuing the platting of all tracts into one plat, while
simultaneously creating the unique standards needed for their particular use under the PUD.
This is a 2-lot subdivision separated by Mesquite Lane. Both lots are currently developed with
existing structures utilized for Church related functions. The lot south of Mesquite Lane is
proposed to be redeveloped to accommodate the Water Quality and Detention requirements for
this development.
Motion by Milburn for approval of a Final Plat of Crestview Baptist Church Subdivision, a
Resubdivision of multiple tracts within 9.10 acres in the N. Porter Survey. Second by
McMichael. Approved 7-0.
9. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning from PUD to OF, Office district for a 0.22
acre portion of Morrow Addition, Block O, located at 1205 South Austin Avenue.
Staff report given by Rebecca Rowe. The applicant is seeking a rezoning from the current
“RS”, Residential Single Family district with a “PUD”, Planned Unit Development overlay to
“OF”, Office district. The applicant is seeking the rezoning for consistency with its current
and future use as an office. Pursuant to Section 4.04.020(E) of the UDC the purpose of the
OF, Office district is:
“to provide a location for offices and related uses. The uses allowed have relatively low
traffic generation. Small areas of the OF District may be appropriate adjacent to most
residential uses, and as a transition between residential areas and commercial areas”.
The request for the OF, Office zoning accommodates the current use and provides the
aforementioned buffer between the more intense commercial uses of Downtown and the
residential character and uses of Old Town. The property is located just south of the
Downtown Overlay District border and within the Old Town Overlay District. Properties to
the north are zoned MUDT, Mixed Use Downtown district and properties to the south are
zoned RS, Residential Single Family district. Other surrounding properties are zoned
Residential Single-family (RS) with a PUD, Planned Unit Development overlay with both
residential and commercial uses. The proposed OF, Office zoning district provides a buffer
between the two overlay districts.
Chair Anderson opened the Public Hearing.
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Bob Hugley, 1208 S. Austin asks if the rezoning will trigger any upgrades to the property,
such as a paved driveway. The applicant stated there is no plan at this time to pave the
driveway.
Chair Anderson encouraged the applicant to improve the site.
Motion by Moore to recommend to the City Council approval of the rezoning from RS,
Residential Single-Family district with a PUD, Planned Unit Development overlay to OF,
Office district for a portion of Block O in J. C. S. Morrow Addition located at 1205 Austin
Avenue. Second by Phillips. Approved 7-0.
10. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 29.13 acres in the William
Roberts Survey (A-524) to be known as Berry Creek, Section 5, Phase 2, located at the ends of
Tiger Wood Drive and Kingsway Drive.
Staff report given by Melissa McCollum. This plat encompasses the final portion of the Berry
Creek Section Five Concept Plan (approved by City Council March 25, 2003) and is phase
two and three out of a total of three phases. This plat comprises of a total of 71 residential
lots, 1 parkland, and 1 water quality and detention lot. This plat combines phases two and
three of the Berry Creek Section Five Concept Plan (approved by City Council March 25,
2003) and is the final phase. This plat has 71 residential lots will tie into Villages of Berry
Creek at Owl Creek Drive. The Parks and Recreation Department approved the size and
location of the parkland with the Concept Plan. The parkland, Block E, Lot 15, at 2.71 acres
will fulfill the required parkland requirement for all phases of Berry Creek Section 5.
Chair Anderson invited the applicant to speak. Phil Smith, Smith-Westen Engineering, Inc.
stated he will be happy 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 Public Review Final Plat for 29.13 acres in the William
Roberts Survey (A-524) to be known as Berry Creek, Section 5, Phase 2, located at the ends of
Tiger Wood Drive and Kingsway Drive. Second by Milburn. Approved 7-0.
Agenda Items 11 & 12 were presented at the same time.
11. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture district to PUD,
Planned Unit Development district for 73.727 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey (A-229) to be
known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Fifty-
Seven.
Staff report given by Melissa McCollum. Concurrent with the rezoning application a public
review final plat has been submitted for the 73.727-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
of 127 residential units to be developed as detached single family lots. The development is
presented as a PUD in order to accommodate the detached single family with regards to lot
sizes and setbacks. 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 57
consists of 127 detached single-family residential units.
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Chair Anderson invited the applicant to speak. Simon Gonzalez, 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 of the Rezoning from AG, Agriculture district to PUD,
Planned Unit Development district for 73.727 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey (A-229) to be
known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Fifty-
Seven. Second by Ortego. Approved 7-0.
12. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 73.727 acres in the
Fredrick Foy Survey (A-229) to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City
Georgetown, Neighborhood Fifty-Seven.
Staff report given by Melissa McCollum. This preliminary plat is being processed concurrent
with the rezoning application. The rezoning application is being reviewed under a separate
agenda heading. The 73.727-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 6,171 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-Seven is surrounded by future neighborhoods to the north and east and
Woodland Park Subdivision to the west and Lakewood Estates Subdivision to the south.
Chair Anderson invited the applicant to speak. Simon Gonzalez, 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 for approval of the Public Review Final Plat for 73.727 acres in the
Fredrick Foy Survey (A-229) to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City
Georgetown, Neighborhood Fifty-Seven. Second by Moore. Approved 7-0.
Agenda Items 13 & 14 were presented at the same time.
13. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture district to PUD,
Planned Unit Development district for 101.196 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey (A-229) to be
known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Fifty-
Nine.
Staff report given by Melissa McCollum. Concurrent with the rezoning application a public
review final plat has been submitted for the 25.976-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
of 155 residential units to be developed as detached single-family lots. The development is
presented as a PUD in order to accommodate the detached single family with regards to lot
sizes and setbacks. 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 59
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consists of 155 detached single-family residential units.
Chair Anderson invited the applicant to speak. Simon Gonzalez, 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.
Commissioners voiced concern with only one access through Pedernales Falls Drive for 155
residential units. Commission McMichael asked if residence would have access to Sun City
Blvd. Staff indicated that Cowan Springs Creek runs before this subdivision and Sun City
Blvd and the applicant is not prepared to build a bridge at this time. Commissioner Ortego
asked staff if the city fire inspections approved this plan. Staff stated yes.
Motion by Gibbs for approval of the Rezoning from AG, Agriculture district to PUD,
Planned Unit Development district for 101.196 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey (A-229) to be
known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Fifty-
Nine. Second by McMichael. Approved 7-0.
14. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 101.196 acres in the
Fredrick Foy Survey (A-229) to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City
Georgetown, Neighborhood Fifty-Nine.
Staff report given by Melissa McCollum. This preliminary plat is being processed concurrent
with the rezoning application. The rezoning application is being reviewed under a separate
agenda heading. The 101.196-acre tract is currently vacant and is proposed for 155 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 8,450 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-Nine is surrounded by
Neighborhood 20 to the north, Neighborhood 17A to the east and future golf course to the
south, and future Neighborhoods to the west.
Chair Anderson invited the applicant to speak. Simon Gonzalez, 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 Moore for approval of the Public Review Final Plat for 101.196 acres in the
Fredrick Foy Survey (A-229) to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City
Georgetown, Neighborhood Fifty-Nine. Second by McMichael. Approved 7-0.
Agenda Items15 & 16 were presented at the same time.
15. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture district to PUD,
Planned Unit Development district for 25.976 acres in the W.G. Wilkinson Survey, Geo.
Thompson Survey, and Amber Short Survey, to be known as the Planned Unit Development
of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Sixty.
Staff report given by Melissa McCollum. Concurrent with the rezoning application a public
review final plat has been submitted for the 25.976-acre tract. This item is being reviewed
under a separate agenda heading.
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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 of 42 residential units to be
developed as detached single-family lots. The development is presented as a PUD in order to
accommodate the detached single family with regards to lot sizes and setbacks. 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 60 consists of 42 detached
single-family residential units.
Motion by Milburn for approval of the Rezoning from AG, Agriculture district to PUD,
Planned Unit Development district for 25.976 acres in the W.G. Wilkinson Survey, Geo.
Thompson Survey, and Amber Short Survey, to be known as the Planned Unit Development
of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Sixty. Second by Phillips. Approved 7-0.
16. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 25.976 acres in the W.G.
Wilkinson Survey, Geo. Thompson Survey, and Amber Short Survey, to be known as the
Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Sixty.
Staff report given by Melissa McCollum. This preliminary plat is being processed concurrent
with the rezoning application. The rezoning application is being reviewed under a separate
agenda heading. The 25.976-acre tract is currently vacant and is proposed for 42 residential
units to be developed as detached single family.
This area is located off Del Webb Boulevard between existing Neighborhoods 12B and 37A.
Neighborhood 60 will complete the development and infill vacant area between these
neighborhoods. The minimum lot size planned for this development is 7.799 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 Sixty is surrounded by Neighborhood 12A to the north, Neighborhood 37A to
the east and Neighborhood 10 to the south across Del Webb Boulevard and Neighborhood
12B to the west.
Chair Anderson invited the applicant to speak. Simon Gonzalez, Turner Collie & Braden
stated he would be glad to answer any questions.
Chair Anderson asked Mr. Gonzalez if this plan differs in any way then that was presented
to the neighbors. Mr. Gonzalez stated this has been the plan from the beginning.
Chair Anderson opened the Public Hearing.
Kelly Lockhart of Whippoorwill Way stated she feels the lots that will be placed behind her
property are in the drainage area, and are much larger lots. She stated she knew Sun City
would eventually build behind her, but wants to know how close Sun City will build to her
property and if the trees will be cut down when she paid extra for the greenbelt. She also
stated there are caves in the area where Sun City will build.
Ross Williams of Whippoorwill Way he also had to pay a premium price for the privacy
behind his lot. Mr. Williams stated since 1997 100 feet of privacy has been lost and is concern
with loosing more. He feels Sun City should replace the trees that will be cut down for these
lots with trees to secure his privacy, which he paid extra.
Chair Anderson asked Mr. Gonzalez if there are caves in the area. Mr. Gonzalez stated there
are no caves in the area. Mr. Gonzalez stated that in regards to the drainage, they have no
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intention to any more water to the drainage area and they plan to leave the area behind the
lots on Whippoorwill Way as natural as possible.
Commissioner McMichael stated since there is a concern regarding privacy, she asked Mr.
Gonzalez if there is a reason why lots 11, 12 and 13 can’t be flipped to ensure the privacy for
these concerned neighbors.
Mr. Gonzalez stated that would be the option of the developer; however, there is a 20ft
wastewater easement.
Commissioner McMichael encouraged Mr. Gonzalez to review the option with the
developer. Commissioner Moore agreed.
Staff reminded Commissioners that this plan does meet the requirements of the Unified
Development Code and needs to be voted on according to the recommendations, but can
make suggestion to the developer.
Motion Milburn for approval of the Public Review Final Plat for 25.976 acres in the W.G.
Wilkinson Survey, Geo. Thompson Survey, and Amber Short Survey, to be known as the
Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Sixty and to recommend
the developer entertain the idea of changing lots 11, 12 and 13 to the other side to maintain
the green space that is behind Whippoorwill Way, if feasible. Second by Ortega. Approve 6-
1. (Moore)
17. Comments from Director.
Bobby Ray stated during the November 28th Council Meeting all second readings for the
involuntary annexations has been approved and will take effect the end of the year.
18. Comments from Commissioners.
The Commissioners agreed to move the next Planning and Zoning meeting from Tuesday,
January 2nd to Thursday, January 4th.
Motion to adjourn. Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
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Approved, Johnny Anderson, Chair Attested, Will Moore, Secretary