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City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Continued on March 15, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
101 E. Seventh Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Commissioners: Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Annette Montgomery, Gene Facey,
Pat Armour, Sally Pell and John Horne
Commissioner(s) Absent:
Commissioners in Training: Roland Peña, Scott Rankin
Commissioner(s) in Training Absent:
Staff Present: Elizabeth C ook, Community Development Director, Carla Benton, Planner; Valerie Kreger,
Planner; Mike Elabarger, Planner; David Munk, City Engineer and Stephanie McNickle, Recording
Secretary.
Chair Brashear called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair Brashear 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 so no action was taken.
2. Election of Vice-chair and Secretary for the 2011-2012 Planning and Zoning Commission.
Motion by Facey to nominate Porter Cochran for Vice-chair. Second by Pell. Approved (7-0)
Motion by Facey to nominate Montgomery for Secretary. Second by Pell. Approved (7-0)
3. Discussion and Possible Action to appoint a Planning and Zoning Commission representative
to the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB).
Motion by Cochran to nominate Montgomery as the Planning and Zoning representative to
the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) and Armour will serve as alternate if
Montgomery is unable to attend. Second by Pell. approved (7-0)
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.
4. Consideration of the Minutes of the February 1, 2011 Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting.
Motion by Facey to approve the consent agenda including the February 5, 2011 minutes. Second
by Montgomery. Approved. (7-0)
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Due to citizens wishing to speak, item #5, Preliminary Plat to create eleven (11) lots for 145.13 acres in the
Addison Survey, Bell Survey and Mott Survey, to be known as the Bell Gin Park Subdivision, located at
the southeast corner of CR 111 and CR 110 was moved to the regular agenda.
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration and Possible Action on a Preliminary Plat to create eleven (11) lots for 145.13 acres
in the Addison Survey, Bell Survey and Mott Survey, to be known as the Bell Gin Park
Subdivision, located at the southeast corner of CR 111 and CR 110. PP-2010-002 (JCB)
Staff report given by Jennifer Bills. This Preliminary Plat, located south of the intersection of CR
111 and CR 110, will create eleven (11) non-residential lots, ranging from 3.79 acres to 45.38 acres
in size for a total of 145.13 acres. Water will be provided by Jonah Water Supply and
wastewater will be provided by on site septic. TXU will provide the electric service. Public
utility easements are being dedicated with this plat according to the City of Georgetown
standards. This project is located within Tier 2 of the City’s Growth Tier Plan. Tier 2 comprises
portions of the ETJ, where the provisions of public facilities are anticipated more than 10 years in
the future. The plat will dedicate 3,316.36 linear feet of right-of-way (ROW). This development
will provide for the realignment of CR 111 and CR 110. The current alignment of CR 111 makes
a 90-degree turn north, then another 90-degree turn east to intersect with CR 110 at the point
where CR 110 makes a 90-degree turn to the east. The realignment will remove these sharp
turns by dedicating 112 feet of ROW for the realigned east-west section of CR 111 and 135 feet of
ROW for the north-south section of CR 110. This realignment meets the criteria in the adopted
Overall Transportation Plan. The existing CR 111 will remain as a local street.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant to speak. The applicant was not present at this time.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing.
Kris Kasper, 84 Waller Street, Austin, stated he has been meeting with staff for the past five
months. Mr. Kasper stated if the application is passed, his request is to speed up the construction
of the ultimate roadway as shown, including the reconfiguration of CR 110 & CR 111 and
requests that the development must comply with all the City’s development codes including the
transportation plan.
Glenn Patterson, CR 111 stated his family has owned the land adjacent to this project for almost
50 years and agrees with Mr. Kasper and wants the infrastructure improvements, including the
re-configured intersection of CR 110 & CR 111 be provided faster then what is projected. Mr.
Patterson stated he is concerned regarding the increase in traffic resulting from the construction
of the new Gateway Charter school which will soon be expanding. He reports that Williamson
County indicated there are no plans to widen CR 111 from 1460 to the projected intersection at
anytime in the near future.
At this time Erin Welch, representative for Land Strategies arrived to the meeting.
Chair Brashear asked Ms. Welch to respond to the neighbors comments. Ms. Welch stated she
has been working with Ed Polasek, Transportation Director for the City on the overall
transportation plan for this site since 2008. The Transportation Plan was amended in 2008 and
replaced the previous plan which the neighbors are citing. Erin also stated she coordinated with
Joe England from Williamson County, responded to all city staff comments and will be glad to
answer questions.
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Chair Brashear asked staff if the plan shown by the applicant accurately reflects the current
adopted transportation amendment.
Staff stated the current Transportation Plan reflects an amendment that was previously
approved by the City Council. Brashear requested verification that the application meets all
legal requirements, including compliance with the currently adopted Transportation Plan. Staff
concurred that the application was complete and was seeking no variances. Brashear observed
that the dispute with the neighbors was not about the adequacy of the application, but rather
their disagreement with losing ownership of the ultimate intersection to be created with the re-
aligned CR 110 and CR 111.
Motion by Facey to approve the Preliminary Plat for 145.13 acres in the W. Addison, C. Bell, and
J. Mott Surveys, to be known as Bell Gin Park Subdivision. Second by Armour. Approved. (7-0)
6. Consideration and Possible Action on a Final Plat for a Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block E, of
Lakewood Estates, located at 6703 Lakewoods Drive South. FP-2011-001 (CB)
Staff report by Carla Benton. The property owners are requesting a Resubdivision of Lakewood
Estates, Block E, Lot 1 to divide 3.09 acres into two single family residential lots, consisting of
1.54 acres each. Lot 1 will contain 209 feet of frontage on Lakewoods Drive South and Lot 2 will
have 25 feet of frontage that meets the City’s minimum lot width for development.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant to speak. The applicant was not present.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward, the Public Hearing was
closed.
Motion by Facey to approve Final Plat for a Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block E, of Lakewood
Estates. Second by Pell. Approved. (7-0)
7. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Special Use Permit to allow a Civic Use, per UDC
Section 5.03.010, in the RS, Single-Family Residential District, in Williams Addition, Unit 1,
Block 2, Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, located at 202, 204, and 210 Central Avenue and 1603 Williams
Drive. SUP 2010-006 (CB) Staff report by Carla Benton.
The applicant has requested a Special Use Permit to allow for the redevelopment of four lots
for the City of Georgetown, Fire Station #2. The intent is to replace the current Fire Station
and two existing residences with a new Fire Department facility designed to incorporate
more current standards. This will enable Fire Services to continue to provide adequate service
to the community. Per the Unified Development Code (UDC), Use Table 5.03.010, Emergency
Services Stations are allowed in the RS District with the approval of a Special Use Permit from
City Council. The applicant will also be making applications for platting, site plan, and
design standards. Platting will come back to be presented to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant to speak. Fire Chief Fite stated this site will only be a fire
station and will be glad to answer questions.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing.
Wally Wilson, 1611 Williams Drive corner and would like to see a signal light added to the
intersection of Williams Drive and Central.
Karen Bald 207 West Central Drive, stated if the parking is in the back, would like shrubs and
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a chain link fence surrounding the parking. She would also light to see shrubs be placed
around the water tower.
Michael Gilbert, 100 Central Drive stated he is very supportive of the application and stated
any kind of change is good.
Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing.
Chair Brashear stated continuation of this item will be on March 15th meeting.
8. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning of 3.169 acres, being the south part of Lot
1, Block A, of the HEK Business Park, from AG, Agriculture, to C-1, Local Commercial,
located at 4745 Williams Drive. REZ-2011-001 (ME)
Chair Brashear notified the members that he had filed a conflict of interest affidavit with the City
Secretary and recused himself from discussion of this agenda item.
Staff report by Mike Elabarger. The applicant has requested to rezone the property from AG
(Agriculture) to C-1 (Local Commercial) in order to continue development of the HEK
Business Park, specifically with three varying size office buildings. The C-1, Local
Commercial District, is intended to provide areas for commercial and retail activities that
primarily serve residential areas, with pedestrian access to the nearby residential areas, but
location should be along major and minor thoroughfares and corridors, and not on residential
streets or collectors. Typical uses would include townhouse/multi-family dwellings and
group living situations, institutional uses, restaurants, hotels, and retail sales. In order of
intensity, the C-1 District is the middle of the three Commercial districts (CN, Neighborhood
Commercial and C-3, General Commercial). The applicant submitted a site plan for
administrative review on February 17, 2011, which proposes the development of an
approximately 7,600 SF office building on the northwest portion of this property. The site
plan – for a General Office use – is contingent upon this rezoning being approved, as the
existing Agricultural zoning does not permit such a use. If this rezoning should be granted,
staff can process that site plan, and the applicant could then submit applications for
construction plans, building permits, and finally Certificates of Occupancy for the new
structures.
Vice-chair Cochran invited the applicant. The applicant was present and stated staff did a
good job explaining and did not feel the need to speak.
Vice-chair Cochran opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward, the Public Hearing
was closed.
Motion by Facey to recommend to the City Council approval of the Rezoning for 4745
Williams Drive from AG (Agriculture) to C-1 (Local Commercial). Second by Montgomery.
Approved (6-0)
9. Public Hearing and Possible Action on Amendments to the Unified Development Code
(UDC) related to Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Fencing, including repealing the
current Chapter 8 “Landscaping and Buffering” and Sections 6.06.030 “Residential Fences”,
6.06.040 “Residential Boundary Walls”, 7.05.010 “Fences” and 11.03 “Preservation of Natural
Features and Trees”; revising Sections 2.01.020 “Summary of Review Authority” 9.02.020
“Maximum Above Requirement”, 11.02.020.5 “Tree Preservation” and 16.02 “Definitions”;
and adding a new Chapter 8 “Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Fencing” and new Sections
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3.23 “Heritage Tree Removal Permit” and 3.24 “Heritage Tree Pruning Permit”.
Staff report by Valerie Kreger. Ms. Kreger reviewed over the many amendments to the
Unified Development Code. Commissioners commended staff on the presentation and the
work that went into completing these amendments.
Commissioners made suggestion to the UDC Amendments. Staff will update the suggestions
to the amendments by the Commissioners and will bring it to the continued meeting on
March 15th for a vote.
10. Discussion and Possible Action to schedule a Special Meeting for further consideration on the
UDC Amendments related to Landscaping and Tree Preservation. Will be discussed during the
March 15th Planning and Zoning meeting.
11. Discussion and update on the 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 Annual Unified Development Code
(UDC) review processes and amendments. Elizabeth Cook commended Valerie Kreger and
staff for their hard work on the Unified Development Code. She stated that once these
amendments are approved by Council. Staff will start late spring on the 2010-2011
amendments.
12. Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and matters
considered on this agenda. Chair Brashear asked Commissioners in Training if they have any
comments or questions regarding the meeting. Commissioners stated they are glad to be here.
13. Reminder the March 1st meeting will continue on March 15, 2011, Special Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting.
Motion for continuation to March 15th. 8:15pm
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Continuation of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Continued from March 1, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
101 E. Seventh Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Commissioners: Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Annette Montgomery, Gene Facey,
Pat Armour, Sally Pell and John Horne
Commissioner(s) Absent:
Commissioners in Training: Scott Rankin
Commissioner(s) in Training Absent: Roland Pena
Staff Present: Elizabeth Cook, Community Development Director, Carla Benton, Planner; Valerie Kreger,
Planner; Planner; David Munk, City Engineer and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary.
7. Continuation from the March 1st meeting
Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Special Use Permit to allow a Civic Use, per UDC
Section 5.03.010, in the RS, Single-Family Residential District, in Williams Addition, Unit 1,
Block 2, Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, located at 202, 204, and 210 Central Avenue and 1603 Williams
Drive. SUP 2010-006 (CB) Staff report by Carla Benton.
Motion by Facey to recommend to the City Council approval of the Special Use Permit for
Williams Addition, Unit 1, Block 2, Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, located at 202, 204, and 210 West Central
Drive and 1603 Williams Drive. Second by Cochran. Approved. (7-0)
9. Continuation from the March 1st meeting
Public Hearing and Possible Action on Amendments to the Unified Development Code
(UDC) related to Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Fencing, including repealing the
current Chapter 8 “Landscaping and Buffering” and Sections 6.06.030 “Residential Fences”,
6.06.040 “Residential Boundary Walls”, 7.05.010 “Fences” and 11.03 “Preservation of Natural
Features and Trees”; revising Sections 2.01.020 “Summary of Review Authority” 9.02.020
“Maximum Above Requirement”, 11.02.020.5 “Tree Preservation” and 16.02 “Definitions”;
and adding a new Chapter 8 “Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Fencing” and new Sections
3.23 “Heritage Tree Removal Permit” and 3.24 “Heritage Tree Pruning Permit”.
Staff report by Valerie Kreger. Ms. Kreger reviewed the many amendments to the Unified
Development Code. Commissioners commended staff on the presentation and the work that
went into completing these amendments.
Valerie reviewed updated information recommended by the commissioners during the
March 1st meeting.
Motion by Facey to recommend approval to City Council for the 2008-2009 Unified
Development Code, Chapters, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 16 including revisions listed by the
Commission. Second by Cochran. Approved. (7-0)
15. Motion to adjourn 6:32pm
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Approved, Ercel Brashear , Chair Attested, Annette Montgomery, Secretary