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City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
101 E. Seventh Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Members Present: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Sarah Milburn, Vice Chair; Marlene McMichael, Secretary; Patrick
Lawson and Don Padfield
Members Absent: Clare Easley and Chris Damon.
Commissioners in Training Present: Brandon Collier, Annette Montgomery and Gregory Austin
Commissioners in Training Absent:
Staff Present: Elizabeth Cook, Director, Carla Benton, Planner; Valerie Kreger, Planner; Jordan Maddox,
Planner; David Munk, City Engineer; Jennifer Bills, Housing Coordinator; Trish Carls, City Attorney and
Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary.
Chair Gibbs called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. and Don Padfield led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair Gibbs 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 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 July 21, 2008, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
3. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 10.06 acres in the L.P. Dyches Survey, to be
known as Kamran Estates, located on FM 3405 at Russell Park Road. (CB) PP-2008-011
4. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 25.64 acres in the F. Foy Survey, also known
as a portion of North Lake Estates (Unrecorded), Section E, Block 1, Lot 6, to be known as Oakland Park
Subdivision, located northeast of FM 2338 and North of Arrowhead Road. (CB) PP-2008-012
5. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 72.89 acres in the J. Thompson Survey, to be
known as Weir Ranch, located on FM 2243 west of Riverview Drive. (CB) PP-2006-037
6. Consideration and possible action on a plat Vacation of N. B. Acres subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1, being
5.999 acres located at the southwest corner of Northwest Boulevard and IH 35. (VK)
Motion by Padfield to approve the Consent agenda including the July 21, 2008 minutes. Second by
Lawson. Approved. (5-0)
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Regular Agenda
7. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit
Development District with a base zoning district of MF, Multifamily for 39.996 acres in the David Wright
Survey, also known as Wesleyan Homes Senior Community, located on Williams Drive. (VK) REZ-2008-
009 Staff report given by Valerie Kreger. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from AG District to PUD,
Planned Unit Development District with a base zoning district of MF, Multifamily. The applicant is
seeking the PUD in order to develop a community campus that will allow a variety of living facilities and
amenities. The applicant proposes a variety of uses and the Planned Unit Development zoning
designation is needed to allow flexibility in the Unified Development Code (UDC) standards. The
submitted Development Plan for the PUD proposes a mix of age restricted uses including independent
living, assisted living, nursing, and day care and wellness services. As mentioned, the MF zoning district
will be the base zoning district for the project, with deviations as outlined below. The goal of the
applicant is to create a cohesive community that offers multiple levels of living assistance within the same
development for the aging population of Georgetown. The project as proposed will start with and focus
around an independent living retirement center, which has already been constructed on the property
prior to its annexation into the City. This living center offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom
residence units with group dining and activity facilities. The following phase will include duplex
cottages as well as an assisted living center to offer the community a continuum of living care within the
same development. Additional duplex cottages and nursing homes, which will offer the final level of care
within the same development, will follow in a final phase. Additionally, an adult daycare and a wellness
center, providing health and exercise opportunities, will be added and be open to both the residents and
the general public. An amenity center will also be provided for the residents. This property is identified
as Mixed Use Neighborhood Center transitioning to Low Density Residential on the 2030 Future Land
Use Plan. The residential land use categories on the Future Land Use Map designate areas that are
intended to be used in the future for residential development. The Low Density Residential category in
particular accommodates a density between 1.1 and 3 dwelling units per acre. The front of the property is
classified as Mixed-Use Neighborhood Center. The mixed use categories of the 2030 Land Use Plan are
intended to provide a mix of uses either within the same building or within the same site. The
Neighborhood Center mixed use should have minimum impact on the surrounding residential uses and
may also include stand-alone high density residential development on site. The PUD, Planned Unit
Development District is intended to allow flexibility in planning and designing for unique or
environmentally sensitive properties which are to be developed in accordance with a common
development scheme of planned associations of uses. PUD zoning is designed to accommodate various
types of development, such as multiple housing developments, neighborhood and community shopping
centers, professional and administrative areas and other uses or a combination or mix of uses. Staff
recommends approval of the zoning change of the project that may include an additional food service
facility and dining room.
Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak Chris Spence, President of Wesleyan Nursing Home 101
Riverwood, Georgetown stated he will be glad to answer questions. Gaylen Laing, Architect for
Wesleyan Home gave a more detail description of the project.
Chair Gibbs opened the Public Hearing Craig Sydney, 304 West Esperada. Several adjacent property
owners jointly voiced concerns with the traffic and light directly in their backyard also stated there is a
dumpster behind her house and noisy at 6:00 a.m. when they pick up the trash. Chair Gibbs closed the
public hearing. The applicant stated they will move the recycled bin to another area. The architect stated
the traffic will be a minimum due to being a senior living and green lighting will be put in place.
Motion by McMichael to recommend to the City Council Approval of a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture
District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District with a base zoning district of MF, Multifamily for
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39.996 acres out of the David Wright Survey, also known as Wesleyan Homes Senior Community, located
on Williams Drive on the condition that road on portion of the property be moved in order to comply
with the fifty foot buffer. Second by Lawson. Approved. (5-0)
8. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to C-3, General
Commercial District for 10.47 acres in the Wright Survey, to be known as Buc-ee’s Commercial Tract,
located at Airport Boulevard and Lakeway Drive. (VK) REZ-2008-010. Staff report given by Valerie
Kreger. The site contains approximately 10.47 acres located at the northeast corner of Lakeway Drive and
Airport Road (see Exhibit A). The existing zoning of the property is AG, Agriculture and currently the
site is undeveloped. The tract is designated as Employment Center bordering on a Community
Commercial Node on the 2030 Future Land Use 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 general retail and restaurant services.
The property was 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. The adjacent property to the east will
be part of the same development and was granted C-3 zoning in June, 2008. Lakeway Drive is proposed
to be re-aligned to allow for a safer and more direct crossing of IH 35. Additional right-of-way, which the
applicant is accounting for, will be needed from this tract for that re-alignment. Also, additional right-of-
way will be required of this tract for future Airport Road improvements. Chair Gibbs invited the
applicant to speak. Kelly Green, Bury and Partners stated she will be glad to answer questions. Chair
Gibbs opened the public Hearing. Mr. David Roger, 2030 Airpot Blvd., asked if his property will be
affected by taxes. Valerie Kreger stated he should contact the County Appraisal office. Chair Gibbs closed
the public Hearing.
Motion by Milburn to recommend to the City council Approval of a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture
District to C-3, General Commercial District for 10.47 acres in the Wright Survey, to be known as Buc-ee’s
Commercial Tract, located at Airport Road and Lakeway Drive. Second by Lawson. Approved. (4-0)
McMichael absent during vote.
9. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from C-3, General Commercial District to C-1, Local
Commercial District for 0.634 acres being Lot 5, Block 2, Highland Park Revised Subdivision, also known
as City of Georgetown Municipal Complex Parking Improvements, located along Industrial Avenue.
(VK) REZ-2008-011 Staff report given by Valerie Kreger. The approximately 0.634 acre site is located on
the north side of Industrial Avenue, west of the Georgetown Municipal Complex (see Exhibit A). The
property, currently undeveloped, has an existing zoning classification of C-3, General Commercial
District. The Future Land Use map identifies this location as Mixed Use Neighborhood Center. The City
of Georgetown is proposing a rezoning from the C-3 District to the C-1 District, which will be a decrease
in the intensity of uses allowed. The City intends to construct an off-site parking lot to serve the nearby
City offices. Currently, overflow parking for the Georgetown Municipal Complex consists of parallel
parking on both sides of Industrial Avenue. The C-3 District requires a 25-foot front building setback in
which parking is not allowed. Without a change in zoning or a variance, the lot does not provide
adequate developable area for a non-residential use. This site sits just off the very southern end of a dead-
end (blocked off) Highland Drive, but the only driveway access will be from Industrial Avenue. Along
with the rezoning, the City is in the process of abandoning Highland Drive, further eliminating any
possibility of future connection to Industrial Avenue. The requested zoning district of C-1 is appropriate
given the 2030 Land Use designation of Mixed Use Neighborhood Center and Employment Center. The
site’s Mixed Use Neighborhood Center land use designation supports smaller areas of mixed commercial
use within existing and new neighborhoods, allowing for corner stores, small grocery, coffee shops,
personal services, professional offices, and non-commercial uses such as churches, schools and upper
story residential. The Employment Center designation supports well planned, larger scale employment
and business activities. The C-1 District is intended to provide areas for commercial and retail activities
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that primarily serve residential areas, but are not appropriate along residential streets or collectors. The
district permits community service, educational, governmental and medical facilities, and restaurants,
offices, retail sales and personal services. Staff recommends approval of the zoning change.
Chair Gibbs invited the Applicant to speak. Since this is a City Project, staff reported. Chair Gibbs opened
the public hearing. Bill Par, 202 West 24th voiced concern about the fencing and drainage. Raul
Rodriguez, from the engineering firm stated a privacy fence will be added, and a detention pond will be
in place. The public hearing was closed.
Motion by Milburn to recommend to the City council Approval of a Rezoning from C-3, General
Commercial District to C-1, Local Commercial District for approximately 0.634 acres described as Lot 5,
Block 2, Highland Park Revised Subdivision, also known as City of Georgetown Municipal Complex
Parking Improvements, located along Industrial Avenue. Second by Padfield. Approved. (5-0)
10. Consideration and possible action on 2030 Comprehensive Plan implementation.
Staff report by Jordan Maddox. Jordan gave copy of the 2030 Plan and reviewed with Commissioners.
Motion by Padfield to recommend to City Council the proposed order of remaining 2030 Plan elements.
Second by Milburn. Approved. (5-0)
11. Receive an update on the proposed CARTS bus service and other public transportation options.
Director Cook gave a handout to Commissioners regarding the CARTS proposal. Ed Polasak is
scheduled to provide a transportation review at the next P&Z meeting. The City Council decided not to
include this project on 2008-2009 year’s budget. This project will be reviewed for 2009-2010 budget year.
12. Comments from Director. NA
13. Comments from Commissioners. Mr. Padfield asked for maps of Georgetown for the Commission.
Motion to adjourn
_______________________________ __________________________________
Approved, Harry Gibbs, Chair Attested, Marlene McMichael, Secretary
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