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City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
101 E. Seventh Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Commissioners: Don Padfield, Chair; Patrick Lawson, Vice Chair; Annette Montgomery, Secretary;
Porter Cochran, Brandon Collier, Gregory A. Austin.
Commissioner(s) Absent: Gene Facey
Commissioners in Training: Pat Armour
Commissioner(s) in Training Absent:
Staff Present: Elizabeth Cook, Director; Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner; David Munk, City Engineer;
Jennifer Bills, Housing Coordinator and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary.
Chair Padfield called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The chair announced that because of a notification error regarding today’s meeting, not all business can
be conducted today. There will be staff presentation, and applicant presentation and questions from
commission to staff and applicant. The Public Hearings scheduled will be opened today for those who
wish to speak. The Hearings will be continued on the new meeting date of November 5, 2009 at 6:00 pm.
Those who wish may speak again at that time. The items will again be explained by staff before that
Hearing. The Commission will continue any deliberation and take action at the November 5th meeting.
Chair Padfield 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 October 6, 2009 meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission. This item was postponed to be addressed during the meeting continuation on November 5th.
Regular Agenda.
3. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment changing the Future Land
Use Plan from Medium Density Residential and Mixed Use Neighborhood Center to Employment Center
for 18.81 acres in the Dyches Survey, also know as the Pierce Tract, located at 1000 FM 1460. (JCB) CPA-
2009-005
Since Items #3 & #4 regarded the same property, Jennifer Bills gave both staff reports at this time
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4. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to BP, Business Park
District for 18.81 acres in the Dyches Survey, also known as the Pierce Tract, located at 1000 FM 1460.
(JCB) REZ-2009-013
Staff report given by Jennifer Bills. The applicant has requested an adjustment to the Future Land Use
Plan by extending the Employment Center boundaries from the west. This land use change is
accompanied by a voluntary annexation request and a zoning request of Business Park, with the idea of
developing the tract as an office complex. Due to the Future Land Use designation of Employment
Center to the west and the existing industrial and office land uses to the west, north and east, an
employment center use would be compatible and an office complex would offer a less intensive
commercial buffer for the residential uses to the south. Staff has determined that the Future Land Use
Plan amendments being proposed are appropriate and will accommodate the proposed zoning districts.
The applicant is also requesting a change of zoning from AG, Agriculture (the default zone for
annexation) to BP, Business Park District. The future intent is to develop the tract as an office complex.
Padfield invited the applicant to speak. Mr. Bob Sedlor stated he and the owner felt the proposed
application is the best option for this property.
Chair Padfield opened the Public Hearing for both items #3 & #4. Tracy Lafave, 207 Valley Drive, stated
she is concerned with property value and stated if the application is approved that only one story office
buildings be permitted. She also asked for landscape buffer to help with privacy issues. She also
requested that Sunrise Valley Lane never be opened to business traffic and lab research not be allowed
into the development. Quint Schneider, 211 Valley Drive stated a portion of his property along with part
of the Pierce Tract is in the flood zone area and he is very concerned with the type of development that
will be allowed. Gene Stabeno, 1020 FM 1460 gave a written document explaining the history of the
property for the Commissioners to review and stated he is very concerned with flooding issues. Mr.
Stabeno also presented pictures to the Commissioners showing neighboring yards being flooded due to a
12” to 14” wall built by the owner which goes against Texas Water Code. No one else came forward to
speak. Chair Padfield stated the public hearing will continue Thursday, November 5th.
5. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to C-1, Local
Commercial District for San Gabriel Estates, Block 1, Lot 6, located at 3600 Williams Drive. (TG) REZ-
2009-014. Staff report given by Valerie Kreger. The applicant has requested a change of zoning from
AG, Agriculture District to C-1, Local Commercial District. The intent is to make the property more
maketable for a future commericial use. The proposed C-1 District is intended to provide areas for
commercial and retail activities that primarily serve residential areas. Approval of this C-1 zoning
will allow the current or any future owner the option to develop the property for any allowable C-1
use. Chair Padfield invited the applicant to speak. Applicant was not present. Chair Padfield opened
the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. Chair Padfield stated the public hearing will
continue Thursday, November 5th.
6. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment changing the Future
Land Use Plan from High Density Residential to Employment Center and Mixed-Use Neighborhood
Center for 28.27 acres in the Flores Survey, to be known as Gateway Crossing, located at NE Inner
Loop and County Road 151. (JM) CPA-2009-004
Since Items #6 & #7 regarded the same property, Valerie Kreger gave both staff reports at this time.
7. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to C-3, General
Commercial, C-1, Local Commercial, OF, Office, and IN, Industrial Districts for 28.27 acres in the
Flores Survey, to be known as Gateway Crossing, located at NE Inner Loop and County Road 151.
(JM) REZ-2009-015.
Staff report by Jordan Maddox given by Valerie Kreger. The applicant has requested an amendment
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to the Future Land Use Plan to extend the current Employment Center and Mixed-Use Neighborhood
Center boundaries. With this boundary adjustment, the future land use configuration could
appropriately accommodate the companion rezoning request that would allow the property to
develop into an indoor and outdoor sports center with adjoining retail and office. The vision of the
applicant is to create a regional destination based on a sports complex, which will be comprised of an
indoor soccer facility, outdoor athletic fields and additional future indoor facilities. In addition, the
applicant wishes to provide sites for restaurants, offices, and general retail such as a drugstore and
fuel service along Inner Loop. There is currently a shortage of commercial development in this
general area to serve the nearby Crystall Knoll and Katy Crossing subdivisions and the applicant is
seeking to capatilize on this void. The applicant is also requesting a change of zoning from AG,
Agriculture District to IN, Industrial, C-3, General Commercial and C-1, Local Commercial Districts.
The intent is to develop the property into an indoor and outdoor sports complex with adjoining retail
and office. An indoor soccer facility, the main catalyst for this development, is allowed by the Unified
Development Code (UDC) only in the C-3 and IN Districts. Staff recommended to the applicant that
the IN District was appropriate because of the potential for future reuse of the large facility for
industrial or similar uses. The overall vision of the applicant is to create a regional destination based
on the sports complex, which will be comprised of the indoor soccer facility, outdoor athletic fields
and other contemplated future indoor facilities. In addition, the applicant wishes to provide sites for
restaurants, offices, and general retail such as a drugstore and fuel service along Inner Loop. There is
currently a shortage of commercial development in this general area to serve the nearby Crystall Knoll
and Katy Crossing subdivisions and the applicant is seeking to capatilize on this void. The C-3 and
C-1 Districts will accommodate the proposed uses and offer the flexibility for high-density residential
and mixed-use buildings, which the applicant has expressed an interest in developing. The intent is to
develop this site with an overall design scheme, common internal open space and connectivity
between the commercial uses and the sports complex. Staff is also recommending extending Sudduth
Drive through the property to CR 151 to give more internal access and driveway, and fewer
driveways onto Inner Loop and CR 151.
Chair Padfield invited the applicant to speak. The applicant was not present. Chair Padfield opened
the Public Hearing for both items #6 & #7. No one came forward to speak. Chair Padfield stated the
public hearing will continue Thursday, November 5th.
8. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Special Use Permit for a bar/private club at City of
Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 2 (n/pt), located at 701 Main Street, Suite 200, to be known as Landmark
Tavern. (RW) SUP-2009-003
Staff report given by Robbie Wyler. The applicant has requested a Special Use Permit to allow for a
bar/private club establishment on the 2nd Floor of the Old Masonic Lodge building. The intent is to
convert the currently vacant, former restaurant space of the building into a lounge that will provide
live music and drinks to customers. Per the Unified Development Code (UDC) Use Table 5.01.030,
Bars and Lounges are allowed in the Mixed UseDowtown District but require approval of a Special
Use Permit from City Council. By UDC definition, a bar or lounge is defined as a use engaged in the
preparation and retail sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, including taverns,
bars, cocktail lounges, and similar uses other than a Restaurant. The leased area consists of two
separate rooms, totaling 3,000 square feet, above Amante’s Restaurant. The main bar area is on the
west side of the building and is surrounded by the second floor balcony overlooking the Square. It
can be accessed by the tavern’s main entrance door off Main Street. The back room is on the east side
of the building, separated by the central staircase landing that can be accessed by both the main tavern
area and a 7th Street entrance door. The applicant stated his focus is on the “Baby Boomer” generation
and will provide a relaxed and cozy venue with upscale service featuring live acoustic, jazz, blues and
other eclectic music appealing to a growing market in the area.
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Chair Padfield invited the applicant to speak. Chris Damon, owner of the building reviewed the
property history and informed of the future use of the building. Joe Dowda, the applicant reviewed
his experience with managing bars. He hopes to enhance the downtown are. He also stated smoking
will be allowed on the balcony. Chair Padfield opened the public hearing. No one came forward to
speak. Chair Padfield stated the public hearing will continue Thursday, November 5th.
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Approved, Don Padfield, Chair Attested, Annette Montgomery, Secretary