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City of Georgetown, Texas
Minutes of the
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
101 E. Seventh Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Members Present: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Jennifer Shield, Vice Chair; Will Moore, Secretary; Sarah
Milburn, Marlene McMichael, and Patrick Lawson and Don Padfield
Harry Gibbs arrived at 8:30pm
Members Absent:
Staff Present: Bobby Ray, Director; Elizabeth Cook, Principal Planner, Carla Benton, Planner;
Valerie Kreger, Planner; David Munk, City Engineer; Trish Carls, City Attorney and Stephanie
McNickle, Recording Secretary.
Vice Chair Shield called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Vice Chair Shield 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 once for each item, 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 October 2, 2007, meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
3. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 12.410 acres in the Antonio Flores
Survey to be known as Bastian Woods (formally known as Katy Crossing, Section 7), located on
FM 971. PP-2007-011 (EC)
Item # 4 was postponed to the December 4th meeting.
5. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of The Villas at Cimarron Hills,
Planned Unit Development, being 3.683 acres in the A.H. Porter Survey, located on Cimarron Hills
Trail West. (PP-2007-012) (CB)
Motion by Moore to approve the Consent Agenda along with the October 2, 2007 minutes.
Second by Padfield. Approved 6-0.
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Regular Agenda
6. Public hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from RS, Residential Single Family
district to MU-DT, Mixed Use-Downtown district for City of Georgetown Block 39, Lot
5(pt), Lot 8(pt), located at 106 East 6th Street. REZ-2007-024 (CB)
Staff report given by Carla Benton. The 0.11-acre site is located on the southwest corner
of Main Street and 6th Street. Currently, the property is developed with a single-family
residential structure. The existing zoning of the property is RS, Residential Single-
Family and it is located within the Downtown Overlay District. The property is
designated as Downtown on the Future Land Use map and is assigned an Intensity
Level of 6 on the Century Plan. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from RS,
Residential Single-Family district to MU-DT, Mixed Use Downtown district. Per the
submitted letter of request the applicant is seeking the rezoning for consistency with
adjacent properties and plans to make the site available for commercial use. Vice Chair
Shield opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. The Public Hearing was
closed. Motion by McMichael to Recommend to the City Council approval of a Rezoning of 0.11
acres in City of Georgetown, Block 39, Lot 5(pt), Lot 8(pt), located at 106 East 6th Street, from RS,
Residential Single-Family District to MU-DT, Mixed Use Downtown District. Second by
Lawson. Approved. ( 6-0)
7. Public hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture district to IN, Industrial
district for approximately 15.051 acres, more particularly described as 8.951 acres out of the D.
Wright Survey, located at 3105 Airport Road, and 6.10 acres being Lots 5 and 6 of the Airport
Industrial Park, located at 116 and 111 Halmar Cove. REZ-2007-026 (VK) Staff report given by
Valerie Kreger. The site is composed of three tracts totaling approximately 15.051 acres and is
located south and east of Halmar Cove and Airport Road. The existing zoning of all three
properties is AG, Agriculture. The 8.951 acre tract located at 3105 Airport Road is currently
used for multiple purposes including commercial lease and residence. The 6.10 acres is divided
into Lot 5 (116 Halmar Cove) and Lot 6 (111 Halmar Cove) of the Airport Industrial Park
subdivision. Lot 5 has been developed as industrial lease space currently used as a
manufacturing facility and Lot 6 has been developed as Texas Outdoor Power Equipment. The
properties are designated as Industrial on the Future Land Use map and are assigned Intensity
Levels of 3 and 4 on the Century Plan. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from the AG,
Agriculture district to the IN, Industrial district for two reasons. The first is to allow for the
expansion of the existing business (Texas Outdoor Power Equipment) located at 111 Halmar
Cove onto the adjacent acreage at 3105 Airport Road. The applicant seeks to first physically
expand the structure currently used for the Texas Outdoor Power Supply Business and
potentially develop the remaining acreage for future tenants in subsequent phases. The second
purpose of the rezoning is to bring the current businesses located at 111 and 116 Halmar Cover
into zoning compliance. All three properties were annexed into the City’s limits on November
28, 2006, (Ord. No. 2006-132) and assigned the standard default zoning district of AG. These
businesses were already in existence at time of annexation and were categorized as legal non-
conforming uses since they would otherwise not be allowed in the AG, Agriculture district.
While the businesses can continue as they are under the current zoning, any lapse in the use
would result in a loss of the non-conforming status. His property is planned for Industrial uses
according to the Future Land Use map. The Industrial classification designates areas intended
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for a range of heavy commercial, assembly, warehousing, manufacturing and service-type uses.
The IN, Industrial district is intended to provide a location for low-intensity manufacturing and
industrial activities that may generate some nuisances. Traffic generation will likely make
access to an arterial or a freeway necessary. The Industrial district is not appropriate adjacent to
any residential district other than the AG district. Vice Chair Shield opened the Public Hearing.
No one came forward to speak. The Public Hearing was closed. Motion by Milbun recommend
to the City Council approval of a rezoning of approximately 15.051 acres, more particularly
described as 8.951 acres out of the D. Wright Survey, located at 3105 Airport Road, and 6.10
acres being Lots 5 and 6 of the Airport Industrial Park, located at 116 and 111 Halmar Cove
from AG, Agriculture district to IN, Industrial district. Second by Lawson. Approved. (6-0)
8. Public Hearing and possible action on an amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC)
pertaining to the installation of Columbaria associated with Places of Worship. Staff report given
by Bobby Ray. During the regular meeting of October 2, 2007 the City Council approved the list of
UDC amendment for the 2007-2008 cycle. In response to request from several local places of
worship City staff included an amendment to allow “columbaria” as an ancillary use associated
with a “Place of Worship”. Council took the action of identifying the amendment as an
“emergency” given the time sensitivity issue, and directed staff to return in November with the
proposed amendment. The proposed draft adds “columbaria” as an accessory use to a place of
worship, subject to specific conditions. The primary intent of the conditions is to set a parameters
for height (8 foot maximum), setbacks (25 feet), and screening. The placement of columbaria on a
worship site will be subject to submittal of a site plan consistent with the requirements of Section
3.09 of the UDC. Motion by Moore to recommend to City Council approval of the Proposed
Unified Development Code (UDC) amendment pertaining to the installation of Columbaria
associated with Places of Worship with the addition that item F2D be deleted. Second by Milburn.
Approved. (6-0)
9. Public hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture district to C-3, General
Commercial district for approximately 30.449 acres, more particularly described as 21.102 acres
and 9.347 acres in the David Wright Survey, to be known as Buc-ee’s, located on the north and
south side of the intersection of Lakeway Drive and IH 35. REZ-2007-022 (VK) Staff report
given by Valerie Kreger. The site is composed of two tracts totaling approximately 30.449 acres
and is located on both the southwest and northwest corners of Lakeway Drive at IH 35. The
existing zoning of the property is AG, Agriculture and currently, the property is undeveloped.
The properties are designated as Office/Retail/Commercial on the Future Land Use map and are
assigned an Intensity Level of 5 on the Century Plan. The applicant is requesting a rezoning
from the AG district to the C-3, General Commercial district. Per the submitted letter of intent,
the applicant is seeking the rezoning in order to develop commercial uses including a 24,000
square foot Buc-ee’s gas and convenience store as well as general retail and restaurant uses.
Both properties were annexed into the City’s limits on November 28, 2006, (Ord. No. 2006-131 &
2006-133) and assigned the standard interim/holding zoning district of AG. Lakeway Drive is
proposed to be relocated to the south, within the southern 9.347 acres of the subject rezoning
site. This is proposed as a right of way swap and will shrink the size of the southern tract while
adding acreage to the northern tract – therefore not significantly affecting the overall acreage of
the project. The realignment project will allow for a safer and more direct crossing of IH 35. The
Future Land Use map considers this a retail node intersection appropriate for
Office/Retail/Commercial uses. The retail nodes are generally core retail areas and are intended
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to support limited or light retail activity that would primarily serve nearby residential areas. In
this case, the node does not include a mixed use transition buffer and has been set within a
larger industrial area, indicating a more general retail or commercial node that would support a
larger scale of uses than would a residential serving retail area. General retail is recommended
along IH 35 because of the easy accessibility and good visibility.
The C-3 district is intended to provide a location for general commercial and retail activities that
serve the entire community and its visitors. Uses may be large in scale and generate substantial
traffic, making the C-3 district only appropriate along freeways and major arterials. Vice Chair
Shield opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. The Public Hearing was
closed. Motion by Milburn to recommend to the City Council approval of a rezoning of
approximately 30.449 acres, more particularly described as 21.102 acres and 9.347 acres in the
David Wright Survey, to be known as Buc-ee’s, located on the north and south side of the
intersection of Lakeway Drive and IH 35, from AG, Agriculture district to C-3, General
Commercial district. Second by McMichael. Approved. (6-0)
10. Public hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture district to PUD, Planned
Unit Development district for approximately 54.73 acres more particularly described as 34.82 acres
in the Francis Hudson, William Addison, Joseph Robertson and J.S. Patterson Surveys and 19.91
acres in the Joseph Robertson and the William Addison Surveys, also known as the Wheeler Tract,
located at 2211 County Road 111 (Westinghouse Road). REZ-2007-016 (VK)
Staff report given by Valerie Kreger. The property consists of 54.73 acres located at the northeast
corner of FM 1460 and CR 111/Westinghouse Road. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from
AG, Agriculture district to PUD, Planned Unit Development district with a base zoning district of
C-1, Commercial on 28.9 acres and a base district of MF, Multifamily on 26.9 acres. Per the
submitted letter of intent (see Exhibit F), the applicant is seeking the PUD in order to “establish
zoning regulations and development standards conducive to the creation of a mixed use
project.”The current zoning of the property is AG, Agriculture, which reflects the default zoning
placed on the property at the time of annexation in 2006 (Ordinance No. 2006-139). The properties
adjacent to this tract, as well as the property across Westinghouse Road, were also part of the
referenced 2006 annexation and assigned the default Agriculture zoning classification. This
property is identified as Office/Retail/Commercial with a Mixed Use transitioning to Residential on
the Future Land Use Plan. A Century Plan amendment was recently approved by the City Council
on September 11, which assigns this site 18.8 acres of Intensity Level 4 at the interior of the
property and 35.9 acres of Intensity Level 5 along FM 1460 and CR 111/Westinghouse Road. The
site is currently being used for wood chipping and outdoor storage of manufactured buildings as
well as agricultural purposes; all temporary uses until permanent development can occur. The
surrounding properties currently remain mostly undeveloped or sparsely developed. The
property to the east has a home and a storage business located on it. Properties to the north and
west are currently not within the City limits. To the north are rural residential tracts and to the
west is the future Terra Vista Subdivision. The PUD under consideration proposes a mixed use,
pedestrian oriented project including a heavy amount of residential. Despite the design standards
that have been included with the development plan regarding self storage facilities, staff
recommends that the self storage uses as well as the minor vehicle service uses be removed from
the list of allowed uses. If the Commission were to determine that either use was appropriate, staff
would be recommend that 1) any overhead doors associated with the vehicle service use be
screened from view from CR 111 and CR 1460 and 2) the self storage uses also be located at least
200 feet back from the CR 111 right of way and require special use permits as would now be
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required by the UDC. Vice Chair Shield opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to
speak. The Public Hearing was closed. Motion by Moore to recommend to the City Council
approval of a request to Rezone approximately 54.73 acres more particularly described as 34.82 in
the Francis Hudson, William Addison, Joseph Robertson and J.S. Patterson Surveys and 19.91 acres
in the Joseph Robertson and the William Addison Surveys, also known as the Wheeler Tract,
located at 2211 County Road 111 (Westinghouse Road), from AG, Agriculture district to PUD,
Planned Unit Development district with the condition that self storage and minor auto repair uses
are prohibited. Second by Milburn. Approved. (6-0)
11. Public hearing and possible action on 1) a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future
Land Use designation from Residential to Office/Retail/Commercial and 2) a Rezoning from RS,
Residential Single-Family district to CN, Neighborhood Commercial district for approximately
0.371 acres being Lots 10 and 11 of the Montgomery Addition, Block 1, located at 1903 South
Austin Avenue. CPA-2007-009 & REZ-2007-023 (VK) Staff report given by Valerie Kreger. The
0.371-acre site is located on the east side of South Austin Avenue between 17th and 18th streets (see
Exhibit A). A single-family residence has existed on the site since approximately 1916. The
property is currently zoned RS, Residential Single-family and is identified as Residential on the
Future Land Use Plan with a Century Plan Intensity Level of 3. This property has represented the
zoning and land use limit for commercialization on the east side of Austin Avenue since at least
1965. The applicant is requesting 1) a Future Land Use map amendment to change the designation
from Residential to Office/Service and 2) a Rezoning from RS, Residential Single-Family district to
CN, Neighborhood Commercial district at this location. With the rezoning, the applicant would
redevelop the existing structure to create lease space for tenants such as architects, lawyers or an
antique store. However, approval of the rezoning does not require that the existing building
remain. In addition, if the property is rezoned to CN and the use changed from residential, the CN
zoning district does not allow residential use other than second story residential above commercial.
The property is located within the Old Town Overlay district along its southwestern edge. The
Old Town Overlay district helps to preserve and protect historic structures and maintain the
integrity of the historic character. One of the purposes of the district is to maintain a residential
appearance along South Austin Avenue. Any residential property that proposes to convert to
commercial use within the Old Town Overlay district must meet the standards in the Design
Guidelines for the Downtown Overlay District and is required to apply for a Certificate of Design
Compliance. In addition, the property is located in the Belford Historic District, which is on the
National Register of Historic Places. This house is identified as a contributing structure to that
district. The property, if developed commercially, will also be required to comply with the City’s
Gateway Overlay landscaping requirements because of its location along South Austin Avenue.
The Office/Service future land use designation supports neighborhood retail services and office
uses. Office uses include professional services such as doctors, architects, accountants and real
estate brokers. Neighborhood retail uses should serve the retail needs of neighborhoods in close
proximity and may include businesses such as florists, beauty salons, dry cleaners or cafés. The
CN, Neighborhood Commercial district is intended to provide areas for commercial activity such
as the sale of convenience goods and personal service businesses that primarily serve nearby
residential areas. Neighborhood commercial areas are generally located within neighborhoods and
have pedestrian access to adjacent residential areas. Staff recommends denial of both the
Comprehensive Plan amendment and the zoning change. The applicant has not demonstrated a
change in the land use in the area or a reason to change the historic pattern of land use at this
property. Vice Chair Shield invited the applicant to speak. Betsy Richter, 1903 Austin Ave gave a
presentation to the commissioners. Ms. Richter stated due to the traffic and the current conditions
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along Austin Ave. she feels her property should be commercially zoned. Vice Chair Shield opened
the Public Hearing. Bob Hugley, 1208 S. Austin Ave., Peter Dana, 1101 Walnut Street and Rick
Williamson, 204 Holly Street Strongly oppose the rezone application. Renee Hanson, 1252 S. Austin
Ave. stated she opposes the CN zoning, but may consider an office rezone. J. C. Johnson, 30 East 9th
Street strongly opposes the rezone and applauded the P&Z Commissioners. Michael Giacomin,
1805 S. Austin Ave. (next door neighbor) and Bill Kaigler 1709 S. Austin Ave. stated they are
against the change. Motion by Milburn to recommend to the City Council denial of 1) a
Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the Future Land Use from Residential to Office/Service
and 2) a Rezoning from RS, Residential Single-Family district to C-1, Local Commercial district for
approximately 0.371 acres being Lots 10 and 11 of the Montgomery Addition, Block 1, located at
1903 South Austin Avenue. Second by Padfield. Denied. (6-0)
12. Public hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from OF, Office district to CN, Neighborhood
Commercial district for approximately 4.75 acres in the J. Fish Survey, located at 4819 Williams
Drive. REZ-2007-025 (VK) Harry Gibbs arrived prior to staff report.
Staff report given by Valerie Kreger. The 4.75-acre site is located at the southeast corner of Williams
Drive (FM 2338) and Penny Lane. The undeveloped property is currently zoned OF, Office and
has a Future Land Use map designation of Office/Service with an Intensity Level of 4 on the
Century Plan. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from OF district to CN, Neighborhood
Commercial district in order to develop a multi-tenant complex for commercial and retail uses.
The property was originally zoned RM-3, Office and Service Use district from its original
Agriculture zoning district in April of 2003, after a 2002 denial of a request to rezone to C-1. The
RM-3 zoning district was intended to serve as a transitional district, buffering the Gabriel Estates
neighborhood from Williams Drive. The district allowed uses such as hospitals and clinics, offices,
and personal services as well as any uses allowed in the RM-2 district including apartments. In
2003, the Unified Development Code was adopted, deleting the RM-3 category and changing all
properties zoned such to the current OF, Office district. The property, if developed commercially,
will also be required to comply with the City’s Scenic Gateway Overlay landscaping requirements
because of its location along Williams Drive. The requested zoning district of CN is appropriate
given the Future Land Use Map designation of Office/Service and the site’s location along Williams
Drive. The Office/Service future land use designation supports neighborhood retail services and
office uses. Office uses include professional services such as doctors, architects, accountants and
real estate brokers. Neighborhood retail uses should serve the retail needs of neighborhoods in
close proximity and may include businesses such as florists, beauty salons, dry cleaners or cafes.
The CN district is intended to provide areas for commercial activity such as the sale of convenience
goods and personal service businesses that primarily serve nearby residential areas.
Neighborhood commercial areas are generally located within neighborhoods and have pedestrian
access to adjacent residential areas. Chair Gibbs opened the Public Hearing. Vicki Acosta, 100
Cherry Court is concerned with too much retail in the area. Dave Glanzer, 214 Old Oak Dr. and
President of the Homeowners Association stated he is concerned with the traffic on an already
congested Williams Drive. Roy Starnes, 237 Old Oak Drive is concerned with the traffic and safety.
Kathy Starnes, 237 Old Oak Drive, concerned with traffic and strongly opposes the application. The
Public Hearing was closed. Motion by Padfield to recommend to the City Council approval of a
rezoning of approximately 4.75 acres in the J. Fish Survey, located at 4819 Williams Drive, from OF,
Office district to CN, Neighborhood Commercial district conditioned on an approved sight plan
being attached and the prohibition of liquor sale and drive thru restaurants. Second by Lawson.
Approved. (6-1) Moore
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13. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from C-3, General Commercial to PUD,
Planned Unit Development for approximately 31.935 acres out of the Nicholas Porter Survey being
Rivery Park II, Block A, Lots 1-7 and Rivery Park, Block A, Lot 2, located on the east side of Rivery
Boulevard, to be known as The Summit at Rivery Park. REZ-2007-027 (EC)
At this time Marlene McMichael excused herself from the dais.
Staff report given by Elizabeth Cook. The 31.935-acre tract sits on the east side of Rivery Boulevard
adjacent to the City’s Rivery Park. Current zoning of the property is C -3, General Commercial,
which allows for commercial use of the property. However, the applicant would like to develop
the property as a mixed-use corporate and event complex. The PUD, Planned Unit Development
zoning designation is needed to allow flexibility in the Unified Development Code (UDC)
standards. The application is a rezoning request from C-3 to PUD to accommodate office
buildings, a multi-story hotel(s), and an event/conference center. As proposed, the project would
also include multi-story parking garages and restaurant pad sites. While the final number, size,
and locations of the buildings may vary, the applicant has provided illustrations of what is
proposed for the overall development. The purpose of the PUD zoning request is to allow for the
development of the project with some flexibility in the application of UDC design standards. The
difference between the PUD request and a variance process is the approval of a variance is based
upon a physical hardship related to the site. As a result of this hardship the property could not be
developed in compliance with specific development standard(s). The PUD allows for anticipated
flexibility from the underlying design standards for projects that are deemed unique, or which
significantly promote a general plan goal. In the subject case, the mix of uses, protection of
environmental features, and enhancement of recreation facilities proposed with this development
is deemed to be desirable and needed to help implement the economic development policies
identified below (“Basis of Support”). In the PUD document the applicant describes Zone A and
Zone B and how the areas will develop. As proposed, some uses of the property would be
prohibited including drive-through restaurants; vehicle sales and service; heavy and light
industrial uses, warehouse uses, self-storage uses; and place of worship as a primary use. In
addition, banking drive-through uses would not be permitted in Zone B. Limited upper-story
residential development may be allowed in Zone B, provided that area shall not exceed 30% of the
total usable area of the building. Further, the applicant has proposed several improvements to
Rivery Park to create linkages between the proposed development and the Park. It is the
applicant’s intention to use the Park as an amenity for the hotel/conference center/office
development. Included in the proposed Park improvements are an amphitheater, water features,
new restroom/concession facilities, riparian restoration, pond enhancement, new Park access, and
parking. The PUD document describes “Amenity Areas” that are proposed for outdoor seating,
landscaping, pedestrian walkways, water features, etc. to help complement the site’s natural
features and the Park. To help fund the Park and other improvements the developer is seeking
City Council approval for a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) that would allow a
percentage of the property’s increased property tax revenue to be used toward these expenses.
In the PUD landscape features would be permitted in the setbacks pursuant to Section 6.03.040.B.6,
and they would not count toward the overall building footprint limitations. However, they would
be calculated toward the impervious cover limitations. The existing C-3 development has a 65%
impervious cover limitation, which is proposed to carryover to the PUD. In addition, the existing
approval includes a specific tree canopy calculation methodology that will continue with the PUD.
The development will need some deviations including the key request, a height modification, as
UDC Section 6.03.020 limits the height in the C-3 district to 45 feet. As proposed, the maximum
height requested for Zone A would be eight (8) stories or 120 feet. In Zone B, the maximum height
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would be fifteen (15) stories or 225 feet. Part of the applicant’s justification for the PUD district is to
allow height increases in order to preserve Heritage Trees, Significant Tree Stands, and Protected
Trees. The second deviation is also from Section 6.03.020 as it relates to side and rear setbacks. As
proposed, the property would develop with a unified theme and setbacks between internal lots
would not facilitate the proposed pedestrian and mixed use interaction. However, perimeter
setbacks at the development edge would remain in place. PUD proposal does not include a Master
Sign Plan, but commits to presenting one with the site plan for approval by the Building Official.
There is a request for Electronic Message Centers and Encased Neon signs. As proposed, the
Message Centers would be allowed in outdoor public areas internal to the property and would not
be visible from the public right-of-way. The Encased Neon signs would be permitted on restaurant
building facades provided they are a minimum of 100 feet from the public right-of-way. Pursuant
to UDC Section 10.04, Electronic Message Centers in fixed or traveling mode and Unshielded Neon
are prohibited signs. Therefore, this request represents a deviation from the UDC. In addition, the
applicant proposes Monument signs or Low-Profile signs in lieu of Monument signs, Internal
Directional signs, and Wall signs on the hotel(s), conference center, and office buildings in Zone B
and for the parking garages in both zones. The buildings that are permitted to have Wall sign are
expressly identified in the PUD document, so as the proposed number of Wall signs might be more
than the number allowed pursuant to UDC Section 10.06.010, this will require a UDC modification.
As proposed, the Wall signs would be placed in what the applicant defines as “view corridors”.
The hotel has three (3) “view corridors”, and the conference center and office buildings in Zone B
have two (2). Specifications for the signs would not exceed the UDC requirements and would be
subject to the finally approved Master Sign Plan.
As part of the overall development, the applicant is proposing a Reciprocal Access and Parking
Easement among all properties for shared parking. The PUD also envisions a parking reduction
of up to 20 percent based on a Shared Parking Study to be completed by the developer. This
study will be reviewed during the site plan process. As presented, this request appears to
mirror the UDC process, so no deviation is needed with the PUD for this item. Chair Gibbs
invited the applicant to speak. Dan Clark, 1615 Grand Ave Parkway, Pflugerville, gave a brief
presentation and said he would be glad to answer any questions. Vice Gibbs opened the Public
Hearing. No one came forward to speak. The Public Hearing was closed. Commissioners
commended the applicant. Motion by Shield to recommend to City Council approval of the
rezoning from C-3, General Commercial district to PUD, Planned Unit Development district
including the proposed UDC deviations for eight lots totaling 31.935 acres in the Nichols Porter
Survey, being The Rivery Park II, Block A, Lots 1 through 7 and Rivery Park, Block A, Lot 2,
located east of Rivery Boulevard. Second by Milburn. Approved. (6-0)
14.Comments from the Director. Bobby Ray suggested the P&Z meeting be moved from January 1st
to January 3rd. Will be determined at a later date.
15.Comments from Commissioners. NA
Motion to adjourn. Chair Gibbs adjourned the meeting at 9:10p.m.
_______________________________ __________________________________
Approved, Jennifer Shield, Vice Chair Attested, Will Moore, Secretary