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City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
September 2, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
101 E. Seventh Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Members Present: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Marlene McMichael, Secretary; Patrick Lawson, Don Padfield,
Clare Easley and Chris Damon.
Members Absent: Sarah Milburn
Commissioners in Training Present: Gregory Austin, Brian Collier, Annette Montgomery,
Commissioners in Training Absent:
Staff Present: Elizabeth Cook, Director, Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner, Carla Benton, Planner; Robbie
Wyler, Historic Planner; David Munk, City Engineer; Trish Carls, City Attorney and Stephanie McNickle,
Recording Secretary.
Chair Gibbs called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and 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 and possible approval of the Minutes of the August 5, 2008 meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
3. Consideration and Possible Action on a Preliminary Plat for 2.03 acres in the Foy Survey to be known as
Sun City Georgetown Fire Station #2, located on Pedernales Falls Drive. (JM) PP-2008-013
Motion by Padfield to approve the Consent agenda including the August 5, 2008 minutes. Second by
Lawson. Approved. (6-0)
Regular Agenda
Chair Gibbs announced the agenda item for rezone for the Williams Drive Gateway has been
postponed.
4. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning to amend the Development Plan for the Estrella
Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (PUD) with a base district of C-1, Local Commercial, located at
4909 Williams Drive, near the corner of Estrella Crossing and Williams Drive. (CB) REZ-2008-012
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Staff report given by Carla Benton. The proposed amendment to the Development Plan would expand
the residential component of the mixed-use project to add the potential for senior housing, nursing or
convalescent home or another type of ‘single building’ senior housing. In conjunction with this
proposed amendment, the PUD requirement for pedestrian connectivity would be maintained
throughout the property through the use of sidewalks and pedestrian walking paths around the
nursing, convalescent or senior housing facility, which acts as an amenity for employees, residents
and visitors.
Due to the atypical building design for the proposed facility, an amendment is proposed for the senior
housing use to be allowed without meeting the C-1 build-to requirement. The cylindrical design of the
facility does not lend itself to the build-to design, but the applicant reports that it is very efficient and
desirable for this particular use. Although this development predates the Heritage Tree ordinance,
the design of the building and site lends itself well to the preservation of the many trees located on
this lot. The proposed site design has preserved four (4) Heritage Trees and 224 total trees. To off-set
the impact of amending the overall project design for this particular use, the site is designed to locate
as much of the parking away from the front of the site as possible. However, because of the need fo r
convalescent and patient access to the front of the building, a small amount of parking is located near
the front door, but away from the front streetscape along Williams Drive.
Additional driveway access has been proposed for Lot 4 onto Williams Drive, subject to the approval
of the City’s Engineer. As proposed, required driveway separation has been met and the driveway on
the adjacent Lot 3 is right in and right out only. However, the City wants to reserve the right to
consider making this driveway right in and right out only in the future in response to any adverse
traffic impacts. Adverse impacts would be considered to be more than three accidents in a twelve
month period at the entrance to this site, caused by this full access driveway.
This PUD amendment also proposes a freestanding monument sign at the entry to Lot 4, in addition
to the monument sign allowed on Lot 3, for a total of two (2) freestanding monument signs along
Williams Drive. A wall sign on a central fountain or water feature in front of the senior housing
facility is proposed.
Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak. Brent Hammond, Austin Civil Engineering stated he will
be glad to answer questions.
Chair Gibbs opened the Public hear. No one came forward the public hearing was closed
Motion by Damon to conduct the Public Hearing and recommend to the City Council Approval of the
Rezoning to amend the Development Plan for the Estrella Mixed Use Planned Unit Development
(PUD) with a Base District of C-1. Second Lawson. Approved (5-0) McMichael recused herself.
5. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to RS, Residential
Single-Family District for 277.245 acres in the Foy Survey, to be known as Sun City Cowan Creek Golf
Course, located at various locations in the northwest portion of the Sun City development. (JM) REZ-
2008-013 Staff report given by Elizabeth Cook
This application is a rezoning for the third Sun City golf course named Cowan Creek. The location for
the golf course stretches from Sun City Blvd along Cool Springs Way and south along the future
Pedernales Falls Drive. The rezoning to RS, Residential Single-Family will allow the recreational use
of golf. Much of the course is already completed with plans to open some time this fall. A golf
maintenance facility and amenity center/clubhouse associated with this course are already under
construction and will be open and operational, in various stages, during the next few months.
Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak. Peter Verdikio representing Sun City stated he will be glad
to answer questions.
Chair Gibbs opened the Public hear. No one came forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion by Padfield to conduct the required Public Hearing and Recommend Approval of the
Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to RS, Residential Single-Family District for 277.245 acres in
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the Foy Survey, to be known as the Sun City Cowan Creek Golf Course. Second by McMichael.
Approved. (6-0).
6. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned
Unit Development District with a CN, Neighborhood Commercial Base District, for 2.03 acres in the
Foy Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown Fire Station #2, located on Pedernales Falls Drive.
(JM) REZ-2008-014 Staff report given by Elizabeth Cook. This preliminary plat is submitted
concurrently with a rezoning for this site from AG, Agriculture to PUD, Planned Unit Development.
The subdivision is necessary to provide access and utilities to the property. Temporary construction
trailers will be located on the site until the City of Georgetown is prepared to build a new fire station
here, which will serve Sun City and surrounding developments. It is a one lot subdivision that will
utilize City of Georgetown water, wastewater and electricity and extend Pedernales Falls to the
western edge of the site. In addition, the PUD development plan details the standards for the
temporary facility and the future fire station in order to meet the needs of both facilities. A Site Plan
application for the temporary trailers has been submitted to the City for review and can be approved
and completed only after the zoning and plat for this site is approved. A Zoning application is
running concurrently with the plat.
Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak. Peter Verdikio 12357 Riata Trace Pkwy representing Sun
City stated he will be glad to answer questions.
Chair Gibbs opened the Public hear. No one came forward the public hearing was closed
Motion by Padfield to recommend to City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat for 2.03 acres in
the Foy Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown Fire Station #2, located on Pedernales Falls
Drive. Second Lawson. Approved. (6-0)
7. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Special Use Permit for an accessory residential unit in the
Morrow Addition, Block E (NW/PT) located at 1237 Main Street. (RW) SUP-2008-004 Staff report given
by Robbie Wyler. The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow for an accessory
residential unit. The unit will be located within an existing accessory structure on the property that
currently includes a garage and storage space that once held living quarters. The property owner
wants to re-establish the living quarters within the building to provide for visiting family and friends.
There are no plans for any structural expansion aside from two new dormers being placed above the
garage doors that will face Main Street. The living quarters will not be used for rental purposes.
At this time, no Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) approval is needed from the Historic and
Architectural Review Commission (HARC).
Based on the Unified Development Code (UDC), the requested Special Use Permit is appropriate for
the property. A property zoned Residential Single-Family allows for an accessory residential unit
with the condition that the accessory unit has an approved Special Use Permit to ensure that the
proposed use does not negatively affect the surrounding properties. The subject building once had
living quarters, but has been used for storage for an undetermined number of years. Due to this, a
SUP is required so that the use for living quarters can be re-established within the building. The
project will not involve the expansion any structures or create new uses for the property. The intent of
the additional living space is to provide extra space for family and friends.
In addition to the Special Use Permit, Inspection Services will be reviewing the project to ensure that
the building has all the proper permits related to the proposed use and renovation.
Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak. Applicant was not present.
Chair Gibbs opened the Public hear. No one came forward the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Easley stated she feels this application is not appropriate for the downtown area.
Motion by Easley for denial of the Special Use Permit for an accessory residential unit for 1237 S.
Main Street. There was not a Second.
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Motion by McMichael to recommend approval of a Special Use Permit for an accessory residential unit
for 1237 S. Main Street. Second by Lawson. Approved. (5-1) Easley
9. Comments from Director. Ed Polasek gave a presentation for CARTS. Ed gave a brief report on the
road bonds. Maps were shown to Commissioners. P&Z Commissioners asked for Ed to attend the
November P&Z meeting and to add it to the agenda.
Liz Cook announce that Valerie Kreger received a promotion from Planner III to Principal Planner.
10. Comments from Commissioners.
Commissioner congratulated Valerie on her promotions.
Motion to adjourn at 7:01
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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