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City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
101 E. Seventh Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Members Present: Sarah Milburn; Marlene McMichael; Patrick Lawson, Clare Easley and Chris Damon.
Members Absent: Harry Gibbs, Chair and Don Padfield
Staff Present: Elizabeth Cook, Interim Director, Carla Benton, Planner; Valerie Kreger, Planner; Jordan
Maddox, Planner; David Munk, City Engineer; Trish Carls, City Attorney and Stephanie McNickle,
Recording Secretary.
Commissioner Milburn called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
At this time Commissioner Milburn ask for nominations from the Commissioners for Vice Chair of the
Planning and Zonning Commission. Motion by Marlene McMichael to nominate Sarah Milburn for the
position of Vice Chair for the P&Z Commission. Second by Lawson. Approved (5-0). Motion by Lawson
to nominate Marlene McMichael for the position of Secretary for the P&Z Commission, Second by Easley.
Approved (5-0)
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 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 and possible approval of the Minutes of the March 4, 2008 meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Motion by McMichael to approve the Consent agenda including the February 5, 2007 minutes with
correction. Second by Lawson. Approved. (5-0)
3. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of a Resubdivision of Lot 18, Whitetail Subdivision,
located at 155 Deer Draw. (VK) FP-2007-035
Regular Agenda
4. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit
Development District for 2.415 acres out of the Frederick Foy Survey to be known as Cowan Creek Golf
Maintenance Facility, located on Pedernales Falls Drive. (JM) REZ-2008-001 Staff report given by Jordan
Maddox. This is the proposed maintenance facility that is, essentially, a part of the Cowan Creek Amenity
Center. The site is on Pedernales Falls drive, to the west of the Amenity Center on a separate lot. A
preliminary plat and site plan will follow the zoning application soon. The 2 acre site chosen for the
maintenance facility is between a platted, un-built residential neighborhood and the future site of a City
fire station. The site is significantly buffered from the neighborhood by existing trees, which also provide
screening from Pedernales Falls Drive. The purpose of this facility is to provide maintenance support for
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the golf carts and the ongoing operation of the golf course and amenity center. Vice Chair Milburn invited
the applicant to speak. Shannon Barksdale, with Pultie Homes stated he will be happy to answer
questions. Milburn opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion by McMichael to recommend approval of the Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to PUD,
Planned Unit Development District, with a base zoning district of RS, Residential Single-Family, for 2.415
acres in the Frederick Foy Survey, abstract 229, to be known as the Sun City Texas Cowan Creek Golf
Maintenance Facility. Second by Lawson. Approved. (5-0)
5. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit
Development District for 14.39 acres out of the Frederick Foy Survey to be known as Cowan Creek
Amenity Center, located on Cool Springs Way. (JM) REZ-2008-002 Staff report given by Jordan
Maddox. Jordan stated the reason for the PUD is to accommodate certain standards from the Subdivision
Regulations, the regulating document Sun City is vested under, while allowing the development to occur
under the UDC. Sun City has a development agreement that would usually supersede the UDC for
residential development, but it does not cover non-residential development to the extent necessary. Staff
and the applicant have worked together on this development plan to make the review process smooth for
the future and also to provide a strong template for any further non-residential projects in Sun City. Vice
Chair invited the applicant to speak. Shannon Barksdale, with Pultie stated he will be happy to answer
any questions. Vice Chair Milburn open the public hearing. Byron Raynie, 106 Everest Court asked for
information regarding adequate parking for this property. Mr. Barksdale stated Del Webb did a parking
analysis, but stated they will continue to meet with the residents and the Site Plan will comply with the
standards listed in the UDC. Public meeting was closed.
Motion by Lawson to recommend approval of the Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to PUD,
Planned Unit Development District with a base zoning district of RS, Residential Single-Family, for 14.39
in the Frederick Foy Survey, abstract 229, to be known as the Sun City Texas Cowan Creek Amenity
Center. Second by McMichael. Approved. (5-0)
6. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from C-1, Local Commercial District to C-3, General
Commercial District for 0.17 acres out of the C. Stubblefield Survey and RS, Residential Single-Family
District to C-3, General Commercial District for 0.318 acres out of the C. Stubblefield Survey, located
on the corner of Leander Road and IH 35. (CB) REZ-2008-003 Staff report by Carla Benton. Carla
stated the property is undeveloped and reflects the remainder of property that was an access
easement known as Southfork Drive. The redesign and construction of the new IH-35 frontage road
has closed this access and intersection with Leander Road. The existing zoning of the 0.318-acre
property is RS, Residential Single-Family District and the 0.17-acre property is C-1, Local Commercial
District. A subdivision plat application is being processed by separate application to create 3
commercial lots for this area. The 0.318 acre tract is being platted into the property to the west, which
is currently zoned C-3, General Commercial District. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from RS
District and C-1 District to C-3 District.
Vice Chair Milburn invited the applicant to speak. Applicant was not present to speak.
Vice Chair Milburn opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward, the public hearing was closed.
Motion by McMichael to recommend to City Council approval of a Rezoning from RS, Residential
Single-Family district and C-1, Local Commercial District to C-3, General Commercial District for 0.318
and 0.17 acres in the Clement Stubblefield Survey. Second by Lawson Approved. (5-0)
7. Public Hearing and possible action on a recommendation to the City Council regarding adoption of
proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC). Staff report given by Elizabeth
Cook. Discussion regarding language use. Ms. Cook will implement changes.
Motion by Lawson to recommend to City Council approval of the revised amendments with along to
the Unified Development Code including combining Section 16.04 and 16.05. Second by McMichael.
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Approved. (5-0)
8. Comments from Director. Staff introduced new members. Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary
welcomed and introduced the new members of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
9. Comments from Commissioners. Commissioner Lawson stated that he is concerned with parking on
streets and the speed limits in residential area.
Motion to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned. 7:15
_______________________________ __________________________________
Approved, Sarah Milburn, Vice Chair Attested, Marlene McMichael, Secretary
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. Eighth Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the ______ day of __________________, 2008, at __________, and remained so posted for at least
72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
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Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary