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City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, February 7 2012 at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
101 E. Seventh Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Commissioners: Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Vice-chair; Annette Montgomery,
Secretary; Gene Facey, Pat Armour, Sally Pell and John Horne
Commissioners in Training: Scott Rankin, Roland Peña and Robert Massad
Commissioner(s) Absent:
Commissioner(s) in Training Absent:
Staff Present: Elizabeth Cook, Community Development Director, Carla Benton, Planner; Valerie Kreger,
Principal Planner; Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner; David Munk, Development Engineer and
Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary.
Chair Brashear called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.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 no Executive Session, so no action taken.
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 January 3, 2012, meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Facey to approve the consent agenda including the Minutes of the
January 7, 2012 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Second by Commissioner
Armour. Approved (7-0)
Regular Agenda
3. Consideration and Possible Action on a rezoning of 59.21 acres in the Low Survey, from
Agricultural (AG) District to Multifamily (MF) District and Local Commercial (C-1) District,
located on CR 111 west of FM 1460. REZ-2011-021 (Mike Elabarger) (Public Hearing held
during the January 3, 2012, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting)
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Staff report by Mike Elabarger. Staff reviewed actions taken during the January Planning and
Zoning meeting. Staff stated the applicant requested to postpone action on the application by
the Commission during the January 3rd P&Z meeting in order to investigate making changes;
ultimately, the applicant opted not to make any changes to the property application.
Chairman Brashear opened the public hearing. Mike Newton, 4625 Monterosa, Round Rock,
speaking on behalf of the Teravista Neighborhood Association, thanked the Commissioners for
giving the neighborhood a chance to speak again and voice their opposition to this application.
Mr. Newton gave a power point presentation showing several views of the property looking
into Teravista that are not heavily treed as the applicant indicated. He described the Teravista
neighborhood as an excellent place to live and feels the development will increase crime, traffic
and de-value the Teravista neighborhood. Mr. Newton compared this property concern with the
development of apartments that are located on the south side of Teravista. Mr. Newton
explained the Teravista neighbors experience more noise, more traffic and the apartment
residents trespass to Teravista and enjoy the amenities without any of the responsibilities.
Brian Ortego, 125 Cedar Elm, lives in Georgetown and supports this development. Mr. Ortego
feels this development is important for Georgetown and will help the tax base.
Barbara Ferrell, 1910 Summit Hill Drive presented a petition in opposition to the proposed
development. Ms. Ferrell stated the Round Rock residents are very afraid of the outcome of this
development and feels adding apartments to this development will be harmful to the neighbors
of Teravista. Ms. Ferrell asked the Commissioners to please consider the negative impact this
will have on Teravista.
Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing. Staff explained the notification process for the
Preliminary Plat application and invited citizens to contact the Planning and Development office
for information on applications. Staff also explained state requirements and the approval
process.
Erin Welch, Land Strategies representing the applicant stated the owner has stated he will be
glad to add a 150 foot designated buffer line on the Preliminary Plat application. Chair Brashear
stated he appreciates the owners willingness to add a buffer line to the project. However, unless
the requirement of the 150’ bufferyard can be codified into the recommendation to the Council,
then the proposed bufferyard will not necessarily be a condition of development for a
subsequent owner of the property and the designated buffer line cannot be enforced.
Erin Welch stated the proposed buffered area is a drainage area and would be costly to develop.
Bridget Chapman, Acting City Attorney stated there could be a legal contract/agreement
proposed between the owner and the Teravista neighbors.
Motion by Commissioner Facey to recommend to the City Council approval of the Rezoning for
59.21 acres in the Low Survey, from Agricultural (AG) District to Multifamily (MF) District and Local
Commercial (C-1) District. Second by Commissioner Cochran. Approved. (6-1)Commissioner Pell
Opposed.
4. Public Hearing and possible action on a Special Use Permit Amendment to allow an 18-
month extension for 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-2012-001 (Carla Benton)
Staff report by Carla Benton. The Fire Station #2 project is proceeding, but will not be able to
meet the March 22, 2012 application deadline for building permit submission.
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Therefore, the applicant has requested a Special Use Permit (SUP) Amendment to allow an 18
month extension of the previously approved SUP for the City of Georgetown, Fire Station #2.
The SUP was issued on March 22, 2011 to allow for the replacement of the old Fire Station
and two residences with a new Fire Department facility designed to incorporate more current
standards.
Chair Brashear invited the application to address the Commission. No one came forward.
Chair Brashear Opened the Public Hearing, no one came forward, and the Public Meeting
was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Cochran to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit
Amendment to allow an 18-month extension for Williams Addition, Unit 1, Block 2, Lots 1, 2,
3 and 4.
Second by Commissioner Pell, Approved. (7-0)
5. Public Hearing and possible action for an amendment to the Somerset Hills Development
Agreement, removing from the agreement 33.54 acres located near the intersection of CR 245
and the future extension of Ronald Reagan Blvd. DA-2011-003 (Jordan Maddox) Staff report
presented by Valerie Kreger in place of Jordan Maddox.
In 2007, this property was added to the Somerset Hills development agreement, to be
developed as part of a master-planned community. The property came back to the previous
owner through a foreclosure situation and they now seek to remove the 33 acres from the
agreement so they can sell the land to a new buyer. The 33 acres would simply be detached
from the agreement and all entitlements and requirements attributed to it will be removed.
There is a larger request by the property owners to consider removal of approximately 200
additional acres from the agreement. City staff and the owners are in discussions regarding
the braoder impacts of that possibility. The reason for the proposed amendment is to allow
the construction of a more rural development project. Chair Brashear requested Williamson
County Precinct #3 Commissioner Covey address the Commission about the potential
financial impact to the proposed Ronald Reagan Public Improvement District Road Bond
financing of removing this property from the Somerset Hills development agreement. She
indicated that removal of this particular 33 acres would not jeopardize the financial viability
of the District, but that continued removal of parcels from the development agreement might
significantly alter the County’s ability to finance the repayment of the Ronald Reagan
extension through this area. The result of approving this request should have very little effect
on the remainder of the Somerset Hills project, as the current developers will carry on
without changes. The owners of the 33 acres, however, will be free from any entitlements and
encumbrances of the agreement and will be allowed to develop as they choose.
Chair Brashear invited the application to address the Commission.
Freddy Nunnery, representing the applicant stated his client would like the 33 acres out of the
Somerset Hills property and will move forward on the final 200 acres at a later date.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak and the Public
Hearing was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Facey to recommend to the City Council approval of the 2nd
amendment to the Development Agreement. Second by Commissioner Horne. Approved.
(7-0)
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6. Public Hearing and possible action on a rezoning of 0.57 acres of Lost Addition, Block 68(pt),
from RS, Residential Single-Family & OF, Office Districts to MU-DT, Mixed-Use Downtown
District, located at 1105 Martin Luther King, Jr. Street. REZ-2011-025 (Robbie Wyler)
Staff report by Robbie Wyler. The applicant has requested a change of zoning from RS,
Residential Single-Family & OF, Office Districts to MU-DT, Mixed-Use Downtown District.
The intent is to develop the property as an eating establishment or similar use allowed under
MU-DT zoning classification. The current RS and OF split zoning districts do not allow for
the proposed small restaurant or similar use. Both a legal lot and zoning verification were
completed by the City in December, 2010 to confirm the split zoning and legal status of the
lot. Under the current zoning classification, the property would have to be rezoned to a
uniform zoning district prior to any redevelopment of the site other than a parking lot. The
applicant acknowledges that any changes to the site will require approval from the Historic
and Architectural Review Commission (HARC). Unified Development Code (UDC) Section
3.13.B.2 states that a Certificate of Design Compliance is required for development, both
residential and commercial, in the Downtown Overlay District. This ensures the site will
remain compatible with other Downtown development, especially along University Avenue.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant to address the Commission. Roberto Garcia, representing
the applicant stated the applicant plans to build a Thundercloud Subs restaurant and is
asking for the Commissioners support.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward and the Public Hearing was
closed.
Motion by Commissioner Montgomery to recommend to the City Council approval of the
Rezoning for 1105 Martin Luther King, Jr. Street from RS, Residential Single-Family & OF,
Office Districts to MU-DT, Mixed-Use Downtown District. Second by Commissioner Pell
Approved. (7-0)
7. Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) Meetings. (Annette
Montgomery) Commissioner Montgomery gave a report from the January 13th GTAB
meeting.
8. Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and matters
considered on this agenda.
9. Acknowledgement and public recognition of outgoing Planning and Zoning Commission
members. Chair Brashear acknowledged the contributions of outgoing Commissioners
including Commissioner Armour and Commissioner Facey and thanked them for serving on
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
10. Reminder of the March 6, 2012, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
11. Adjourn 7:23 p.m.
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Ercel Brashear, Chair Annette Montgomery, Secretary