HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z_Agenda&Minutes_2004Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, December 7, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at 06:00 PM in the
Council Chambers - located at the northeast corner of Seventh and Main Streets - Georgetown Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Planning and Zoning Commission Members:
Johnny Anderson, Chair
Harry Gibbs, Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield,
William Moore, Marlene McMichael, Brian Ortego
Alternates Sarah Milburn, Russell Phillips, and Don Padfield
Planning and Zoning Commission meets every first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise
specified.
Call to Order at 06:00 PM
This is a regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission, appointed
by the Mayor and the City Council, makes recommendations to the City Council on land use
matters. The following order of Hearing Process is observed:
Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Questions from Commission to Staff and Applicant
Comments from Proponents *
Comments from Opponents *
Applicant Response
Commission Deliberative Process
Commission Action
* 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 one
time only for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting
begins.
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
(Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at
the request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or legal counsel for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
1.Action from 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 November 4, 2004 meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Regular Agenda
3.Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend
the Intensity Level from Level 3 to Level 4 for 12.20 acres in the William Roberts
Survey to be known as Berry Creek, Section Five, Phase 1, Block A, Lot 13, located on
SH-195.
4.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from RS, Residential Single-Family
to OF, Office District for Dalrymple Addition, Block E, Lot 1 and part of Lot 2,
located at 312 West University Avenue.
5.Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend
the intensity level from Level 1 to Level 3 for 16.63 acres in the John Sutherland,
Daniel Monroe, and A. Williams Surveys to be known as Fountainwood Plaza, located on FM
2338 south of Jim Hogg Road.
6.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from OF, Office to MF, Multifamily
District for approximately 9.4 acres out of 31.0964 acres in the Nicholas Porter Survey,
located between Northwest Boulevard and Westwood Lane.
7.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture and RS,
Residential Single-Family to C-3 for 5.24 acres in the J. P. Pulsifer and Clement
Stubblefield Surveys, to be known as Wolf Ranch Crossing, located at SH-29 West at
CR-265.
8.Consideration and possible action on a Record Final Plat to be known as a Replat of
Rivery, Phase 1, Block B, Lot 5 with a variance to the Subdivision Regulations, located at
700 South IH-35.
9.Comments from Director.
10.Discussion and possible action regarding "2005 P&Z Work Plan"
11.Comments from Commissioners.
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2004, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, December 7, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , December 7,
2004.
Members Present:
Johnny Anderson, Chair; Audrey McDonald, Secretary; Marlene McMichael, William Moore, Brian
Ortego, Alternates, Russell Phillips, and Don Padfield.
Members Absent:
Harry Gibbs, Vice-Chair; Jennifer Shield, Sarah Milburn
Staff Present:
Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning & Development Services; Bobby Ray, Chief Development
Planner; David Munk, Development Engineer; Carla Benton, Development Planner; Melissa McCollum,
Development Planner; Karen Frost, Administrative Manager / Recording Secretary, Rhonda Conklin,
future Recording Secretary.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda / November 4, 2004
Page 6 of 1
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
1.Action from Executive Session. There were no executive session items.
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 October 5, 2004 regular meeting of the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
There were no corrections to the minutes. Motion by McDonald to approve the minutes as
written. Second by Ortego. Motion passed 6 - 0.
Regular Agenda
3.Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for
2,331.167 acres in the Fredrick Foy and Lewis P. Dyches Surveys to be known as the Cowan
Springs development, located north and west of Sun City Georgetown, to amend the Future
Land Use Plan for 213.358 acres from Residential to Office/Retail/Commercial use and 289.773
acres from Residential to Mixed use, and to amend the Intensity Plan from Level I and Level 2
to 1,828.045 acres at Level 3, 213.358 acres at Level 4, and 289.773 acres at Level 6.
Staff report was given by Ed Polasek. Applicant, Bob Wunsch was present to answer any
questions and gave an overview of the proposed project. This site will be similar to Avery
Ranch with town center, retail, office and fire station. There are possibilities of adding a
YMCA, Library, a playground, multi-family and Corporate areas. Talks with GISD and the
Parks Department have been initiated. The applicant is working with Williamson County on
the Parmer Lane extension. The size and location of Parmer is still undecided.
Commissioner Anderson questioned the existing development agreement for this property
with Sun City and how that will be transitioned. Wunsch responded that the existing
development agreement would be dissolved with the purchase of the property from Pulte,
but a new development agreement is being written. The main issue at this time is the
location of Parmer Lane and the connectivity of the internal streets to that road. The first
phase to be developed is the property north of Cowan Creek. The second phase to be
developed would be the portion of the property closest to Sun City. There are no current
plans to connect Sun City, which will be buffered with a greenbelt. The developer offered to
create connecting bike and walking trails if Sun City wants.
Commissioner McMichael entered the meeting and took her place on the dais.
Commissioner Moore stated his concern for the neighbors to the north of the property and
asked what kind of buffer was available. Applicant stated they would meet with
homeowners to discuss their concerns and work toward solutions for everyone. They have
a history of working with their neighbors. He asked to receive a copy of the petition that
was signed by the neighbors.
Commissioner Phillips recused himself from the dais.
Rob Hardy of 204 Diamond Trail and Dwayne Gordy of 1001 Wildwood Crossing presented
their statements of objection to this development stating it was too close to their own
homes. Mr. Gordy presented the petition signed by homeowners of Jennings Branch Road
and requested that zoning in the Jennings Branch Road area remain as “Residential” or
‘Open Space” only and relocate “Office/Retail/Commercial” zoning elsewhere within the
development plans.
Motion by McDonald to recommend to the City Council approval of the requested
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 2,331.167 acres in the Fredrick Foy and Lewis P.
Dyches Surveys to be known as the Cowan Springs development, located north and west of
Sun City Texas, to amend the Future Land Use Plan for 213.358 acres from Residential to
Office/Retail/Commercial, 289.773 acres from Residential to Mixed Use, 297.1 acres from
Residential to Open Space, 25 acres from Williams Drive Mixed Use to Residential, and
staff will note there will be a minimum of 61.2 acres of public uses in the Mixed Use and
Residential areas of the development, and to amend the Intensity Plan from Level I and
Level 2 to 1, 828.045 acres at Level 3, 213.358 acres at Level 4, and 289.773 acres at
Level 5. Second by Ortego. Approved 6-0.
Commissioner Phillips returned to the dais.
4.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 20.051 acres in
the C. Joyner Survey and John Sutherland Survey to be known as the Estates of Westlake,
Phase 4A, located west of Highland Springs Lane, with a variance to the Subdivision
Regulations.
Staff report was given by Carla Benton. Applicant, Thomas Watts was present to answer
questions. Mr. Watts pointed out that the designed 50 foot width instead of 60 foot right of
way width is the same as the TCEQ approved pattern found in the Fountainwood
Subdivision that maintains sheet flow with large lots.
Motion by Russell Phillips to recommend approval of Public Review Final Plat for
20.051 acres in the C. Joyner Survey and John Sutherland Survey to be known as the
Estates of Westlake, Phase 4A, located west of Highland Springs Lane, with a variance to
the Subdivision Regulations. Second by Marlene McMichael. Approved 7 – 0.
5.Consideration and possible action on a request for approval to have driveway access
to Lovie Lane, a collector level street, instead of the required local street of Jaydee Terrace for
Logan Plateau, Block B, Lot 1, located at 201 Jaydee Terrace.
Staff report was given by Melissa McCollum. Applicant, Joe Reedholm, was present for
questions. There were no questions. This request was for driveway access to Lovie Lane
instead of Jaydee Terrace in order to save some trees located on that property..
Motion by Brian Ortego to recommend for approval to have driveway access to Lovie
Lane, a collector level street, instead of the required local street of Jaydee Terrace for
Logan Plateau, Block B, Lot 1, located at 201 Jaydee Terrace. Second by Marlene
McMichael. Approval 7 – 0.
6.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of 307.85 acres in the Isaac Donegan
and Joseph Thompson Surveys, from AG, Agricultural District to: RS, Residential
Single-family; MF, Multifamily; and C-3, General Commercial Districts, to be known as
Shadow Canyon Subdivision, located at 2651 S.H. 29.
Staff report was given by Bobby Ray. Applicant, Paul Linehan was present to answer
questions. Staff maintains that a C-3, Commercial zoning is not too intensive for this
property, with adequate separation of residential to commercial. It was shown that the
Southwest Bypass, a City of Georgetown approved road, will be crossing on the northern
edge of the property.
Motion by Moore to recommend approval of Rezoning of 307.85 acres in the Isaac
Donegan and Joseph Thompson Surveys, from AG, Agricultural District to: RS, Residential
Single-family; MF, Multifamily; and C-3, General Commercial Districts, to be known as
Shadow Canyon Subdivision, located at 2651 S.H. 29. Second by McMichael. Approved
7 – 0.
7.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of 307.85 acres in the I. Donegan
and J. Thompson Surveys, to be known as Shadow Canyon Subdivision, located on SH
29 West, with requested waivers to the Unified Development Code.
Staff report was given by Carla Benton. Applicant, Paul Linehan, was present to answer
questions. Staff does not recommend a reduction from 125 feet to 40 feet of driveway
separation on Lazy River Run. Lazy River Run is identified as a residential collector level
street that will connect to a major thoroughfare in the future. Staff recommends approval on
change to Peace Pipe Path as it is classified as a collector street, but there is a difference in
the use and connectivity of the roads. Further discussion was had between the applicant
and the commission regarding alternatives of driveway spacing and lot configurations.
Motion by Anderson to recommend approval of Preliminary Plat of 307.85 acres in the I.
Donegan and J. Thompson Surveys, to be known as Shadow Canyon Subdivision,
located on SH 29 West, with requested waivers of driveway separation along Lazy River
Run with stipulation that lots be reduced from 9 to 8 lots. Second by Russell Phillips.
Approval 7 – 0.
8.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 28.73 acres in the Burrell
Eaves Survey to be known as Shady Oaks Estates, Section 4, Phase 4 Subdivision,
located west of SH-195 off Buena Vista Drive, with required waiver to the Unified
Development Code.
Staff report was given by Melissa McCollum. This area will consist of 23 one-acre sites
extending Shady Oaks Subdivision. They want to maintain rural residential atmosphere and
are requesting a waiver to the street light requirement. They will be paying fees in lieu of
dedicating parkland. Staff supports and recommends approval. Applicant, David Marshall,
Vice-President of Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes was present to answer questions. Their
plan is to finish out the development similar to Woodland Park.
Motion by Marlene McMichael to recommend approval on a Preliminary Plat for 28.73
acres in the Burrell Eaves Survey to be known as Shady Oaks Estates, Section 4, Phase
4 Subdivision, located west of SH-195 off Buena Vista Drive, with required waiver to the
Unified Development Code. Second by Audrey McDonald. Approved 7 – 0.
9.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of 3.986 acres in the Clement
Stubblefield Survey, from RS, Residential Single-Family district to C-3, General
Commercial district, located north of Leander Road, just west of IH-35.
Staff report was given by Bobby Ray. Applicant is requesting C-3, Commercial zoning and
has an approved Intensity level of 5. Due to location, this property is completely landlocked.
There is currently no vehicular access to the property until future southbound I-H 35 access
road is built. Applicant is requesting zoning consistent with current land use designation.
Based on land use designation consistent with the area, Staff is recommending approval of
the rezoning request.
Motion by Don Padfield to recommend approval of Rezoning of 3.986 acres in the
Clement Stubblefield Survey, from RS, Residential Single-Family district to C-3, General
Commercial district, located north of Leander Road, just west of IH-35. Second by William
Moore. Approved 7 – 0.
10.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of 65.036 acres in the Burrell Eaves
Survey from AG, Agriculture district to PUD, Planned Unit Development, to be known as the
Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Assisted Living Center, located on
Sun City Boulevard, east of Neighborhood Twenty-Six.
Staff report was given by Melissa McCollum. Property is within the Sun City development.
The applicant is proposing an Assisted Living Center. Site plan application will be submitted
prior to construction. This is a three-phase development with 300 bed units. Phase One
will be the assisted living facility, phase two will be a skilled nursing facility and phase three
will be an independent living facility. Staff is supportive of their proposed plans and use.
Todd Janssen, representing Del Webb, was present for questions. He stated that he
agrees with expanding right of way of Sun City Blvd, however, requests that the median
requirement be reduced from 18 feet to10 feet in width. This would decrease maintenance
costs to homeowners. Del Webb will be building Sun City Blvd out to State Highway 195 by
first quarter of 2006. Applicant, Suzanne Sugarman, representative of Gentry
Development, distributed packets on proposed Assisted Living Center and answered
questions.
Motion by William Moore to recommend approval of Rezoning of 65.036 acres in the
Burrell Eaves Survey from AG, Agriculture district to PUD, Planned Unit Development, to be
known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Assisted Living
Center, located on Sun City Boulevard east of Neighborhood Twenty-Six. Second by Don
Padfield. Approved 7 – 0.
11.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 65.036 acres in the
Burrell Eaves Survey to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City
Georgetown, Assisted Living Center, located on Sun City Boulevard east of
Neighborhood Twenty-Six.
Staff report by Melissa McCollum. No questions or comments were made as this was
addressed in the previous item.
Motion by McMichael to recommend approval of a Public Review Final Plat for 65.036
acres in the Burrell Eaves Survey to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun
City Georgetown, Assisted Living Center, located on Sun City Boulevard east of
Neighborhood Twenty-Six, provided that the right-of-way width for Sun City Blvd maintain a
120 feet right-of-way for the entire length of the platted street. Second by Brian Ortego.
Approved 7 – 0.
12.Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the
Intensity Level from Level 3 to Level 4 for the Williams Addition, Unit 1, Block 1, Lot 9-10
and 0.36 acres in the Nicholas Porter Survey, located at 2201 Williams Drive.
Staff report by David Munk. Applicant is requesting change to make property more
marketable for a professional or medical office. Applicant wants to replat and sell a portion
of the original lot. Staff noted that uses are restricted by standards in the overlay district.
There is special buffering required between office and residential property. Staff supports
this request.
Motion by Marlene Michael to recommend approval of a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment to change the Intensity Level from Level 3 to Level 4 for the Williams Addition,
Unit 1, Block 1, Lot 9-10 and 0.36 acres in the Nicholas Porter Survey, located at 2201
Williams Drive. Second by Brian Ortego. Approved 7 – 0.
13.Comments from Director.
Council held a workshop on UDC Amendments and there was discussion about the
proposed amendments. Sondgeroth presented the process and timeline that the Council
approved.
As part of Planning and Development Services Department has been doing a strategic plan
this year and one of the major focuses is the Comprehensive Plan update. The Council
noted the update as a priority for fiscal year 04-05, however did not budget any funds for
that. We were asked to come back in this coming budget year and propose a full program
for Comprehensive Plan Update. As part of that update we will be offering a series of joint
workshops between Council and Planning and Zoning to illustrate some of the new ideas
and development practices that are available in the planning community. Information that
we get from APA, Urban Land Institute, Lincoln Institute on various new techniques and
planning tools will be presented at these joint workshops. There will be a monthly workshop
with Council and P&Z for the next 3 or 4 months.
The first workshop on November 22, 2004 will be just for Council, with P & Z invited, and will
present the outline for the workshops. The first actual workshop will be December 7, 2004
at 3:30 p.m. to review the new Leander Transit Oriented Development. This is to be held
immediately before our P&Z meeting. Speakers at that workshop will be the Mayor and
Planning Director from Leander, as well as their consultant. The next workshop will be
January 12, 2005 on Conservation Design for Subdivisions. Other workshops will be
scheduled in February and March and possibly a trip to communities like South Lake, Plano
and Addison. More information will be forthcoming on those events.
14.Comments from Commissioners.
Chair Anderson commented that the Planning and Zoning Commission has been a fairly
reactive organization in that they hear people that have plans and make recommendations
to the City Council. Per the By-Laws of the organization, the commission has much more of
an advisory role than has been taken. He said the City Charter states their duty is to give
recommendation to the Council about all future land use matters. He stated the
Commission should take a more pro-active role, specifically with a revision of the
Comprehensive Plan from a land use standpoint. With the opportunity for some transit
oriented development planned nearby, revitalization of the downtown area, and
implementing some of the things that were discussed in the Envision Central Texas
workshops, the Commission has an opportunity to take a more pro-active role in getting
input from the citizens. Anderson stated that the Commission should begin defining what
they want Georgetown to look like in 10 - 20 years.
Motion by McMichael to adjourn. Second by McDonald. Meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m.
Approved, Johnny Anderson, ChairAttested, Audrey McDonald, Secretary
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday,,,, November 3, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at 06:00 PM in the
Council Chambers - located at the northeast corner of Seventh and Main Streets - Georgetown Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Planning and Zoning Commission Members:
Johnny Anderson, Chair
Harry Gibbs, Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield,
William Moore, Marlene McMichael, Brian Ortego
Alternates Sarah Milburn, Russell Phillips, and Don Padfield
Planning and Zoning Commission meets every first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise
specified.
Call to Order at 06:00 PM
(Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at
the request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or legal counsel for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
1.Action from 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 October 5, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
Regular Agenda
3.Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for
2,331.167 acres in the Fredrick Foy and Lewis P. Dyches Surveys to be known as the Cowan
Springs development, located north and west of Sun City Georgetown, to amend the Future
Land Use Plan for 213.358 acres from Residential to Office/Retail/Commercial use and 289.773
acres from Residential to Mixed use, and to amend the Intensity Plan from Level I and Level 2
to 1,828.045 acres at Level 3, 213.358 acres at Level 4, and 289.773 acres at Level 6.
4.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 20.051 acres in
the C. Joyner Survey and John Sutherland Survey to be known as the Estates of Westlake,
Phase 4A, located west of Highland Springs Lane, with a variance to the Subdivision
Regulations.
5.Consideration and possible action on a request for approval to have driveway access
to Lovie Lane, a collector level street, instead of the required local street of Jaydee Terrace for
Logan Plateau, Block B, Lot 1, located at 201 Jaydee Terrace.
6.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of 307.85 acres in the Isaac
Donegan and Joseph Thompson Surveys, from AG, Agricultural District to: RS, Residential
Single-family; MF, Multifamily; and C-3, General Commercial Districts, to be known as Shadow
Canyon Subdivision, located at 2651 S.H. 29.
7.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of 307.85 acres in the I.
Donegan and J. Thompson Surveys, to be known as Shadow Canyon Subdivision, located on
SH 29 West, with requested waivers to the Unified Development Code.
8.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 28.73 acres in the Burrell
Eaves Survey to be known as Shady Oaks Estates, Section 4, Phase 4 Subdivision, located
west of SH-195 off Buena Vista Drive, with required waiver to the Unified Development Code.
9.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of 3.986 acres in the Clement
Stubblefield Survey, from RS, Residential Single-Family district to C-3, General Commercial
district, located at north of Leander Road just west of IH-35.
10.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of 65.036 acres in the Burrell Eaves
Survey from AG, Agriculture district to PUD, Planned Unit Development, to be known as the
Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Assisted Living Center, located on Sun
City Boulevard east of Neighborhood Twenty-Six.
11.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 65.036 acres in
the Burrell Eaves Survey to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City
Georgetown, Assisted Living Center, located on Sun City Boulevard east of Neighborhood
Twenty-Six.
12.Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change
the Intensity Level from Level 3 to Level 4 for the Williams Addition, Unit 1, Block 1, Lot 9-10
and 0.36 acres in the Nicholas Porter Survey, located at 2201 Williams Drive.
13.Comments from Director.
14.Comments from Commissioners.
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2004, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, November 2, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 2, 2004 at 06:00 PM in the
Council Chambers - located at the northeast corner of Seventh and Main Streets - Georgetown Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Planning and Zoning Commission Members:
Planning and Zoning Commission meets every first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise
specified.
Call to Order at 06:00 PM
Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda / November 4, 2004
Page 3 of 1
1.Action from 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 October 5, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
Regular Agenda
3.Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for
2,331.167 acres in the Fredrick Foy and Lewis P. Dyches Surveys to be known as the Cowan
Springs development, located north and west of Sun City Georgetown, to amend the Future
Land Use Plan for 213.358 acres from Residential to Office/Retail/Commercial use and 289.773
acres from Residential to Mixed use, and to amend the Intensity Plan from Level I and Level 2
to 1,828.045 acres at Level 3, 213.358 acres at Level 4, and 289.773 acres at Level 6.
4.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 20.051 acres in
the C. Joyner Survey and John Sutherland Survey to be known as the Estates of Westlake,
Phase 4A, located west of Highland Springs Lane, with a variance to the Subdivision
Regulations.
5.Consideration and possible action on a request for approval to have driveway access
to Lovie Lane, a collector level street, instead of the required local street of Jaydee Terrace for
Logan Plateau, Block B, Lot 1, located at 201 Jaydee Terrace.
6.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of 307.85 acres in the Isaac
Donegan and Joseph Thompson Surveys, from AG, Agricultural District to: RS, Residential
Single-family; MF, Multifamily; and C-3, General Commercial Districts, to be known as Shadow
Canyon Subdivision, located at 2651 S.H. 29.
7.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of 307.85 acres in the I.
Donegan and J. Thompson Surveys, to be known as Shadow Canyon Subdivision, located on
SH 29 West, with requested waivers to the Unified Development Code.
8.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 28.73 acres in the Burrell
Eaves Survey to be known as Shady Oaks Estates, Section 4, Phase 4 Subdivision, located
west of SH-195 off Buena Vista Drive, with required waiver to the Unified Development Code.
9.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of 3.986 acres in the Clement
Stubblefield Survey, from RS, Residential Single-Family district to C-3, General Commercial
district, located at north of Leander Road just west of IH-35.
10.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of 65.036 acres in the Burrell Eaves
Survey from AG, Agriculture district to PUD, Planned Unit Development, to be known as the
Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Assisted Living Center, located on Sun
City Boulevard east of Neighborhood Twenty-Six.
11.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 65.036 acres in
the Burrell Eaves Survey to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City
Georgetown, Assisted Living Center, located on Sun City Boulevard east of Neighborhood
Twenty-Six.
12.Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change
the Intensity Level from Level 3 to Level 4 for the Williams Addition, Unit 1, Block 1, Lot 9-10
and 0.36 acres in the Nicholas Porter Survey, located at 2201 Williams Drive.
13.Comments from Director.
14.Comments from Commissioners.
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. 8th Street, and on the bulletin board located
outside of the Council Chambers, 101 East 7th Street, places readily accessible to the general
public at all times, on the ______ day of __________________, 2004, at __________, and
remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said
meeting.
____________________________________
Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2004, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, October 5, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 at 06:00 PM in the Council
Chambers - located at the northeast corner of Seventh and Main Streets - Georgetown Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Planning and Zoning Commission Members:
Johnny Anderson, Chair; Harry Gibbs, Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield, William Moore, Marlene
McMichael, Brian Ortego
Alternates Sarah Milburn, Russell Phillips, and Don Padfield
Planning and Zoning Commission meets every first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise
specified.
Call to Order at 06:00 PM
An agenda packet, containing detailed information on the items listed below, is distributed to the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the Georgetown Public Library no later than the Saturday preceding the
meeting. The library’s copy is available for public review.
This is a regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission, appointed by the
Mayor and the City Council, makes recommendations to the City Council on land use matters. The
following order of Hearing Process is observed:
Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Questions from Commission to Staff and Applicant
Comments from Proponents *
Comments from Opponents *
Applicant Response
Commission Deliberative Process
Commission Action
* 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 one time only for a
maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins.
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
(Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the
request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the
Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
1.Action from 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 September 7, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Regular Agenda
3.Public Hearing and possible action on a Final Plat of a Resubdivision of City of Georgetown,
Block 24, Lots 1-8, to be known as Block 24 Subdivision, located between Austin Avenue and Main
Street, 4th Street and 5th Street.
4.Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Dalrymple
Addition, Block A, Lots 1-2 & 5-6, to change the Intensity Plan from Level 3 to Level 4, located in the
1200 block between Hart and Timber Streets.
5.Public Hearing and possible action on Rezoning for 41.523 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey,
from A, Agricultural to PUD, Planned Unit Development, to be known as Planned Unit Development of
Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty “A”, located west of Sun City Boulevard at Armstrong
Drive.
6.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 41.523 acres in the Fredrick
Foy Survey to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood
Twenty “A”, located west of Sun City Boulevard at Armstrong Drive.
7.Public Hearing and possible action on Rezoning for 41.065 acres in the Burrell Eaves Survey,
from A, Agricultural to PUD, Planned Unit Development, to be known as Planned Unit Development of
Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty-Seven, located east of Sun City Boulevard at San Saba
Drive.
8.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 41.065 acres in the Burrell
Eaves Survey to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood
Twenty-Seven, located east of Sun City Boulevard at San Saba Drive.
9.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 24.04 acres in the William
Addison Survey to be known as University Park, Unit 2, Section One, Phase C, located at east end of
University Park Drive.
10.Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 2,331.167 acres
in the Fredrick Foy and Lewis P. Dyches Surveys to be known as the Cowan Springs development,
located north and west of Sun City Georgetown, to amend the Future Land Use Plan for 213.358 acres
from Residential to Office/Retail/Commercial use and 289.773 acres from Residential to Mixed use, and to
amend the Intensity Plan from Level I and Level 2 to 1,828.045 acres at Level 3, 213.358 acres at Level
4, and 289.773 acres at Level 6.
11.Consideration and Possible Action Regarding forwarding suggested Unified Development Code
(UDC) Amendments to the City Council for possible inclusion in the October 2004 amendment process.
12.Comments from Director.
13.Comments from Commissioners
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2004, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , October 5,
2004.
Members Present:
Johnny Anderson, Chair; Harry Gibbs, Vice-Chair; Audrey McDonald, Secretary; William Moore, Brian
Ortego, Alternates Sarah Milburn, Russell Phillips, and Don Padfield. Sarah Milburn represented
Jenniifer Shield.
Members Absent:
Jennifer Shield and Marlene McMichael
Staff Present:
Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning & Development Services; Bobby Ray, Chief Development
Planner; David Munk, Development Engineer; Carla Benton, Development Planner; Melissa McCollum,
Development Planner; Karen Frost, Administrative Manager / Recording Secretary
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Chair, Commissioner Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Chair Anderson announced that item number 10 was
withdrawn from the agenda by the applicant and would not be discussed at this meeting.
1.Action from Executive Session. There were no Executive Sesion items.
Consent Agenda
2.Consideration of the Minutes of the September 7, 2004 regular meeting of the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
Regular Agenda
3.Public Hearing and possible action on a Final Plat of a Resubdivision of City of
Georgetown, Block 24, Lots 1-8, to be known as Block 24 Subdivision, located between
Austin Avenue and Main Street, 4th Street and 5th Street.
Staff report was given by Carla Benton. The preliminary Plat was approved in May.
Applicant, Jay Hailey was present to answer any questions. This lot is being subdivided
to build 8 cottages and 4 townhomes with phase 2 being commercial along single lot.
Subdivided to provide individual ownership. Lots 1 – 9 are corrected version of listing.
Motion by Gibbs to recommend approval of Final Plat of a Resubdivision of City of
Georgetown, Block 24, Lots 1-8, to be known as Block 24 Subdivision, located
between Austin Avenue and Main Street, 4th Street and 5th Street. Second by
McDonald. Approved 6 – 0.
4.Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for
Dalrymple Addition, Block A, Lots 1-2 & 5-6, to change the Intensity Plan from Level
3 to Level 4, located in the 1200 block between Hart and Timber Streets.
Staff report was given by David Munk. This was rezoned to multi-family on September
14, 2004. Staff recommends approval. Milburn questioned the zoning of adjacent
structures. Ortego questioned the location of the property. Munk says map is correct.
One letter of concern has been received from a neighbor regarding his property being
rezoned and the possibility of increased taxes. Milburn questioned the size of property
and proposed use. Munk responded that owner suggests this might be apartments.
Applicant not present.
Motion by McDonald to approve a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Dalrymple
Addition, Block A, Lots 1-2 and 5-6, to change the Intensity Plan from Level 3 to Level 4,
located in the 1200 Block between Hart and Timber Streets. Second by Moore.
Approved 6 - 0.
5.Public Hearing and possible action on Rezoning for 41.523 acres in the Fredrick Foy
Survey, from A, Agricultural to PUD, Planned Unit Development, to be known as Planned Unit
Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty “A”, located west of Sun
City Boulevard at Armstrong Drive.
Staff report was given by Melissa McCollum. This property was recently annexed into
the City that was not shown on the report. Applicant was present and offered to
answer questions. No questions were raised.
Motion by Milburn to approve the Rezoning of 41.523 acres in the Frederick Foy
Survey, from A, Agricultural District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District, to be
known as Sun City Georgetown, Nieghborhood Twenty "A", located west of Sun City
boulevard at Armstrong Drive. Second by Moore. Approved 6 – 0.
6.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 41.523 acres in
the Fredrick Foy Survey to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun
City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty “A”, located west of Sun City Boulevard at
Armstrong Drive.
Staff Report was given by Melissa McCollum. Applicant was present and offered to
answer questions. No questions were raised.
Motion by Gibbs for approval of the Public Review Final Plat for 41.523 acres in the
Frederick Foy Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty
"A", located west of Sun City Boulevard at Armstrong Drive. Second by Milburn.
Approved 6-0.
7.Public Hearing and possible action on Rezoning for 41.065 acres in the Burrell Eaves
Survey, from A, Agricultural to PUD, Planned Unit Development, to be known as Planned Unit
Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty-Seven, located east of
Sun City Boulevard at San Saba Drive.
Staff Report was given by Melissa McCollum. Two letters of support were received for
this application. Applicant was present and offered to answer questions. No
questions were raised.
Motion by Milburn to approve the Rezoning of 41.065 acres in the Burrell Eaves
Survey, from A, Agricultural District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District, to be
known as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty-Seven, located east of Sun City
Boulevard at San Saba Drive. Second by Ortego. Approved 6 - 0.
8.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 41.065 acres in
the Burrell Eaves Survey to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun
City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty-Seven, located east of Sun City Boulevard at San
Saba Drive.
Staff Report was given by Melissa McCollum. Two letters of support were received for
this application. Applicant was present and offered to answer questions. No
questions were raised.
Motion by Gibbs to approve the Public Review Final Plat for 41.065 acres in the
Burrell Eaves Survey, from A, Agricultural District to PUD, Planned Unit Development
District, to be known as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty-Seven, located east
of Sun City Boulevard at San Saba Drive. Second by Ortego. Approved 6 - 0.
9.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 24.04 acres in the
William Addison Survey to be known as University Park, Unit 2, Section One,
Phase C, located at east end of University Park Drive.
Staff Report was given by Melissa McCollum. No public comments were received.
Anderson questioned the lot size and lack of trees. McCollum responded that the plat
meets the standards established for this area. Ortego questioned connectivity and
McCollum showed the connectivity on the map. Applicant was present and offered to
answer questions. No more questions were forthcoming.
Motion by Ortego to approve a Public Review Final Plat for 24.04 acres in the
Williams Addison survey to be known as University Park, Unit 2, Section One,
Phase C, located at east end of University Park Drive. Second by Milburn. Approved 6 -
0.
10.Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for
2,331.167 acres in the Fredrick Foy and Lewis P. Dyches Surveys to be known as the
Cowan Springs development, located north and west of Sun City Georgetown, to amend the
Future Land Use Plan for 213.358 acres from Residential to Office/Retail/Commercial
use and 289.773 acres from Residential to Mixed use, and to amend the Intensity Plan from
Level I and Level 2 to 1,828.045 acres at Level 3, 213.358 acres at Level 4, and 289.773
acres at Level 6.
This item was removed from the agenda by the applicant. No discussion was held.
11.Consideration and Possible Action Regarding forwarding suggested Unified
Development Code (UDC) Amendments to the City Council for possible inclusion
in the October 2004 amendment process.
Amelia Sondgeroth presented the item for discussion. She stated the commission
could deliberate the items as a block or pull and question individual items. Milburn
questioned the process that would be used to take the items before Council.
Sondgeroth explained that staff would review specific items before taking them to
council but that some items would require further analysis and discussion by task forces,
i.e. affordable housing issues. Some items are housekeeping type items, some are
clarification items of existing standards and then other items are submitted as concerns
by other City departments. Staff is asking for direction and approval to move forward on
all these items.
Sondgeroth discussed item #17, Parking in the Downtown Overlay District. She stated
that research should be completed to determine what other cities are doing for parking
of mixed-uses in the downtown area. Item #1 was given as another example.
Downtown Incentives were discussed last year. Staff would like to move forward with
looking at options for tax abatements.
Ray mentioned that wireless transmission facilities are being reviewed for inclusion in
the Industrial zoned areas. Commissioner Anderson questioned the possibility of
allowing for small antennas for wireless internet in the downtown's height restricted
area. Ray said staff would look into that. Regarding the Downtown Building Height, #7,
Sondgeroth stated that there are different ways to address the issues and that Council
will probably assign a task force to ensure compatiability and make a recommendation.
Regarding all the sign issues, Sondgeroth and Ray stated that most items listed are for
clarification of the current code. Examples were given. "Primary entrance and building
façade" could indicate that a building has more than one primary entrance. Staff is
requesting clarification on construction signs and whether they include financial
institution signs on a construction site or not. There were no more questions from
Commissioners on this item. The Chair asked for a motion.
Motion by Gibbs to forward the proposed amendments of the UDC 2004
amendment cycle to City Council. Anderson clarified if this would include the items
listed in the letters received of Easley, Boyd and Pustka. Gibbs said yes. Second by
Moore. Approved 6 - 0.
12.Comments from Director.
Sondgeroth announced the approvals from Council's September 28th meeting that were
consistent with P&Z's recommendations. There were many annexations, 5 areas with
over 350 acres included. Sun City Neighborhood 33 and Century Plan Amendment for
the Downtown Master Plan were approved by the First Reading. The council also
approved a Century Plan Amendment for MUD 15, located at Westinghouse and FM
1460.
She reminded the Commissioners of the Council Workshop on October 25th which will
include the UDC amendments. The October 11th workshop will include the Sun City
northern lands and transportation developments.
The next meeting is scheduled for November 2, election night. She suggested
Commissioners consider rescheduling that meeting. Calendars were checked. The
meeting was rescheduled for Wednesday, November 3, 2004 and Gibbs stated he
would be unable to attend and would need an alternate.
The APA conference is scheduled for Occtober 13 - 15th and several commissioners
and staff will be attending.
13.Comments from Commissioners.
Anderson reported that he was asked to find a delegate to serve on a task force that will
determine the affect of commercial real estate on taxation. He has asked Harry Gibbs,
who consented, to serve on this committee.
Motion by Ortego to adjourn. Second by Moore. Meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, September 7, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 06:00 PM in the
Council Chambers - located at the northeast corner of Seventh and Main Streets - Georgetown Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Planning and Zoning Commission Members:
Johnny Anderson, Chair
Harry Gibbs, Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield,
William Moore, Marlene McMichael, Brian Ortego
Alternates Sarah Milburn, Russell Phillips, and Don Padfield
Planning and Zoning Commission meets every first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise
specified.
Call to Order at 06:00 PM
This is a regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission, appointed
by the Mayor and the City Council, makes recommendations to the City Council on land use
matters. The following order of Hearing Process is observed:
Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Questions from Commission to Staff and Applicant
Comments from Proponents *
Comments from Opponents *
Applicant Response
Commission Deliberative Process
Commission Action
* 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 one
time only for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting
begins.
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
(Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at
the request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or legal counsel for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
1.Action from 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 August 3, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Regular Agenda
3.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of 17.24 acres in the John Berry
Survey, to be known as Chisholm Park, Section Two, located at the 300 Block of CR
152.
4.Public Hearing to consider and take possible action on a Rezoning of 18.071 acres in the
Burrell Eaves Survey, from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development
District, to be known as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Thirty-Three, located on
Sun City Boulevard.
5.Public Hearing to consider and take possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for
18.071 acres situated in the Burrell Eaves Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown,
Neighborhood Thirty-Three, located on Sun City Boulevard.
6.Public Hearing to consider and take possible action on a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment for 94.34 acres situated in the Barney C. Low Survey, to modify
the Future Land Use Plan by reducing the size of the commercial node from 25 to 14 acres,
and to change he Mixed Use area to Residential, located at the SW corner of FM
1460 and Westinghouse Road.
7.Public Hearing to consider and take possible action on a Rezoning of 16.06 acres
situated in the William Addison Survey, from RS, Residential Single-family and AG,
Agriculture to MF, Multifamily residential, also known as the St. Helen’s Catholic Church
Development Area One, located south of SH 29 and west of the Inner Loop.
8.Comments from Director
9.Comments from Commissioners
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2004, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, September 7, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , September 7,
2004.
Members Present:
Johnny Anderson, Chair; Harry Gibbs, Vice-Chair; Audrey McDonald, Secretary; Marlene McMichael;
Will Moore; Brian Ortego; Jennifer Shield; Sarah Milburn, Alternate; Don Padfield, Alternate; Russell
Philllips, Alternate.
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Amelia Sondgeroth, Director; Bobby Ray, Chief Current Planner; Ed Polasek, Chief Long Range
Planner; Karen Frost, Administrative Manager / Recording Secretary
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
Meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Chair Anderson.
1.Action from Executive Session. There was not an Executive Session.
Consent Agenda
2.Consideration of the Minutes of the August 3, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Motion by Moore to accept minutes as written. Second by
Gibbs. Approved 7 - 0.
Regular Agenda
3.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of 17.24 acres in the John Berry
Survey, to be known as Chisholm Park, Section Two, located at the 300 Block of CR
152.
Staff report was given by Carla Benton. Commissioners asked questions about SH 130
location, right-of-way bufferyards and noise reduction, and parkland access. The applicant
was not present. No comments were given by citizens.
Motion by McMichael to approve a Preliminary Plat for 17.24 acres in the John Berry
Survey to be known as Chisholm Park, Section Two. Second by Shield. Approved 7 -0.
4.Public Hearing to consider and take possible action on a Rezoning of 18.071 acres in the
Burrell Eaves Survey, from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development
District, to be known as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Thirty-Three, located on
Sun City Boulevard.
Staff report was given by Bobby Ray. Question by Commissioner Anderson asking why
Sun City was annexed piece by piece. Ray responded that it was according to the original
development agreement. Sondgeroth stated that it also was based on annexation before
zoning and that annexation was determined by the development agreement. Applicant was
not present. No comments were given by citizens.
Motion by Gibbs to approve the Rezoning from AG, Agriculture to Planned Unit
Development (PUD), for a total of 18.071 acres, out of the Burrell Eaves Survey, to be
known as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Thirty-Three, located north of Texas Drive.
Second by McMichael. Approved 7 - 0.
5.Public Hearing to consider and take possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for
18.071 acres situated in the Burrell Eaves Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown,
Neighborhood Thirty-Three, located on Sun City Boulevard.
Staff report was given by Bobby Ray. Question by Commissioner McDonald about future
access to Sun City Blvd. Ray responded information is not available to the City at this
time. Applicant was not present. No comments were given by citizens.
Motion by McDonald to approve the Public Review Final Plat for 18.071 acres, out of
the Burrell Eaves Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood
Thirty-three, located north of Texas Drive. Second by Shield. Approved 7 - 0.
6.Public Hearing to consider and take possible action on a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment for 94.34 acres situated in the Barney C. Low Survey, to modify the Future
Land Use Plan by reducing the size of the commercial node from 25 to 14 acres, and to
change the Mixed Use area to Residential, located at the SW corner of FM 1460 and
Westinghouse Road.
Staff report by Ed Polasek. Commissioner McMichael clarified the location of the existing
cemetery. Polasek stated the cemetery is under perpetual care. He also stated this was a
public hearing. Applicant was not present. No comments were given by citizens.
Motion by Gibbs to recommend to City Council the approval of the requested
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 94.34 acres situated in the Barney C. Low Survey,
to modify the Future Land use Plan by reducing the size of the commercial node from 25 to
14 acres, and to change the Mixed Use are to Residential, located at the SW corner of FM
1460 and Westinghouse Road. Second by Ortego. Approved 7 - 0.
7.Public Hearing to consider and take possible action on a Rezoning of 16.06 acres
situated in the William Addison Survey, from RS, Residential Single-family and AG,
Agriculture to MF, Multi-family residential, also known as the St. Helen Catholic Church
Development Area One, located south of SH 29 and west of the Inner Loop.
Staff report by Bobby Ray. Chair Anderson questioned the need for a trip analysis. Ray
responded it was not triggered by this action. McMichael questioned the driveway, not
attached to this site, that is under construction at this time. Ray responded the driveway
has been previously approved and is under construction. Applicant's agent, Jim Cummins
introduced himself. Chair Anderson questioned the relationship between the church and
the adjacent neighbors in regard to the driveway. McMichael clarified location of driveway.
Cummins stated the driveway is under construction as stated by Ray. Moore commented
that the driveway is not up for discussion with this application and is not relevant.
Daniel Henderson, 1363 Ascot St. spoke about concerns regarding the application. His
concern is that the traffic from the church will be directed through their neighborhood. He
stated that the neighbors want to know what the plan of the entire development is for traffic
planning concerns. They want to see this as a Planned Unit Development to see the
planned roads ahead of time. He was also concerned about future use
Ray responded to Commissioner Anderson's request for history on the applications for this
property. St Helen had submitted a master planned development application, complete
with traffic impact analysis and a long range view of campus. The City required certain
improvements to be made at the beginning t of the development. Those costs proved to
be too much for the applicant. Since the applicant wanted to develop the retirement center
first, they pulled the PUD application and are moving forward with this application only.
Shield stated she felt the neighborhood was concerned mainly about future use of the land
if the land was sold to another entity. It was noted that this was a very low intensity level
for multi-family, at only 4 units per acre, and that this was not a good investment property.
Charles Muller, Facilities Director for the Diocese of Austin, stated that the church has no
intention of selling this land and will likely develop the entire property for church use.
Motion by Shield to recommend to City Council the approval of the Rezoning of 16.06
acres situated in the William Addison Survey, from RS, Residential Single-family and AG,
Agricultural to MF, Multi-family residential, also known as the St. Helen Catholic Church
Development Area One, located south of SH 29 and west of the Inner Loop. Second by
Gibbs. Approved 7 - 0.
8.Comments from Director. Sondgeroth reported City Council voted consistently with P&Z
recommendation on the rezoning of the Dalrymple Subdivision, First Reading, from RS,
Residential single-family to MF, Multi-family. Also for the Resubdivision of the Shell
subdivision located between, Pine, 5th and 6th Streets, and waiving parkland dedication
requirements.
Sondgeroth stated that a resolution, recommended by Councilman Snell, would be going
forth to City Council in regards to "batching" UDC amendments and consolidating
amendments in an annual process. The proposed process is long enough to allow for
research, public workshops and public hearings. All amendments would be based on
proposed changes from staff, P&Z Commissioners or City Council, as consistent with
current UDC requirements. The Commission asked for an opportunity to review the
resolution and ordinance more closely. Commissioners are invited to provide
recommended amendments to Sondgeroth by September 24, before they go to Council in
October.
Sondgeroth reminded the Commissioners about the state APA conference that will be in
Austin this year and invited them to attend. Discussion was held about the various
workshops available to Commissioners. If Commissioners are interested in attending, they
should register with Karen by Friday, September 10.
9.Comments from Commissioners. None.
Motion by Shield to adjourn. Second by McMichael. Meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, August 3, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at 06:00 PM in the Council
Chambers - located at the northeast corner of Seventh and Main Streets - Georgetown Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Planning and Zoning Commission Members:
Johnny Anderson, Chairman; Harry Gibbs, Vice-Chair; Audrey McDonald, Secretary; Jennifer Shield;
William Moore; Marlene McMichael; Brian Ortego; Sarah Milburn; Russell Phillips, and Don Padfield
Planning and Zoning Commission meets every first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise
specified.
Call to Order at 06:00 PM
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2004, 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
101 E. 7th STREET, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78626
An agenda packet, containing detailed information on the items listed below, is distributed to the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the Georgetown Public Library no later than the Saturday preceding the
meeting. The library’s copy is available for public review.
Members
Johnny Anderson, Chair
Harry Gibbs, Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield,
William Moore, Marlene McMichael, Brian Ortego
Alternates Sarah Milburn, Russell Phillips, and Don Padfield
This is a regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission, appointed by the
Mayor and the City Council, makes recommendations to the City Council on land use matters. The
following order of Hearing Process is observed:
Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Questions from Commission to Staff and Applicant
Comments from Proponents *
Comments from Opponents *
Applicant Response
Commission Deliberative Process
Commission Action
* 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 one time only for a
maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins.
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
(Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the
request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the
Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
1.Action from 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.
1.Consideration of the Minutes for the July 6, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Regular Agenda
2.Public hearing for a Rezoning of Dalrymple Addition, Block A, Lots 5 & 6 and part of Lots 1 &
2, from RS, Residential Single-family to MF, Multi-family Residential, located at 1301 Hart Street and 1218
Timber Street.
3.Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of a Resubdivision of Shell Addition, E ½ of
Block 16, being .66 acres, located on the corners of Pine, 5th and 6th Streets, at 502 Pine
Street.
4.Consideration and possible action on Rezoning a total of 38.83 acres, out of the William Addison
Survey, to be known as St. Helen Catholic Church P.U.D., from AG, Agriculture; RS,
Residential Single-family; and C-1, Local Commercial to Planned Unit Development (PUD),
located at 2700 East University Avenue.
5.Director's Comments.
6. Commissioners' Comments.
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2004, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, August 3, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , August 3,
2004.
Members Present:
Johnny Anderson, Chair; Harry Gibbs, Vice-Chair; Audrey McDonald, Secretary; Jennifer Shield, William
Moore, Marlene McMichael, Russell Phillips, and Alternate, Don Padfield
Members Absent:
Brian Ortego, Sarah Milburn
Staff Present:
Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning & Development Services;Bobby Ray, Chief Development
Planner;David Munk, Development Engineer; Melissa McCollum, Development Planner; and Karen
Frost, Administrative Manager / Recording Secretary
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Chair, Commissioner Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Action from Executive Session. No Executive Session was held.
Chair Anderson stated that Item 4 from the Agenda has been withdrawn so there will not be any
discussion on that item. He welcomed the new Commissioner alternate, Don Padfield.
1.Consideration of the Minutes for the July 6, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Motion by Shields to approve the minutes as written. Second by McMichaels. Approved 7-0.
2.Public Hearing for a Rezoning of Dalrymple Addition, Block A, Lots 5 & 6 and part of Lots 1
& 2, from RS, Residential Single-family to MF, Multi-family Residential, located at 1301 Hart
Street and 1218 Timber Street.
Bobby Ray presented the application and gave the staff report. One letter from a neighbor had come in
after the packets were sent to the Commission, and he read that letter to the Commission.
Applicant, Ed Wohlrab presented his project plan and stated that he had spoken with a representative of
the neighborhood association.and addressed their concerns He stated his intentions were to develop this
property with 8-10 units of residential structures, with a parking lot between the structures and the existing
Auto Zone. There were questions from the Commissioners regarding intensity levels, parking,
landscaping and ingress and egress. Wohlrab stated that residents would enter from Hart Street and exit
onto Timber Street. More details would be forthcoming with the site plan based on the outcome of this
rezoning.
Motion by Gibbs to recommend to City Council approval of Rezoning of Dalrymple Addition, Block A,
Lots 5 & 6, and part of Lots 1 & 2 from RS, Residential Single-family to MF, Multi-family Residential,
located at 1301 Hart Street and 1218 Timber Street. Second by McMichael. Approved 7 – 0.
3.Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of a Resubdivision of Shell Addition, E ½ of
Block 16, being .66 acres, located on the corners of Pine, 5th and 6th Streets, at 502 Pine
Street.
Moore recused himself from the dais. McCollum presented the application and staff report. She
responded to questions about the setback lines. The applicant was asked to introduce herself. P.J.
Moore of 507 Walnut came forth.
Motion by McDonald to recommend to City Council approval of a Final Plat of a Resubdivision of Shell
Addition, East half of Block 16, being .66 acres, located on the corners of Pine, 5th and 6th Streets, at 502
Pine Street. Second by Shield. Approved 6 – 0.
4.Consideration and possible action on Rezoning a total of 38.83 acres, out of the William Addison
Survey, to be known as St. Helen Catholic Church P.U.D., from AG, Agriculture; RS, Residential
Single-family; and C-1, Local Commercial to Planned Unit Development (PUD), located at 2700
East University Avenue.
This application was withdrawn so no discussion was held.
5.Director's Comments.
Sondgeroth gave an update of Council actions on applications that have gone through P&Z: Neighborhood
24 of Sun City Public Review Final Plat, Hewlett’s Public Review Final Plat, Woodlland Park 4A and 4B,
the variance request for Georgian Place was denied, several rezonings – C2 on 2nd Street, the Weir
Future Land Use Plan – all actions were in accordance with the P&Z recommendations.
Sondgeroth spoke of the Texas APA Conference that is coming October 13 – 16 to be held in Austin. She
said Commissioners were invited to attend, to contact Tammye Sharpe if interested. Key note speakers
are to include Envision Central Texas representatives, Mike Krusee on transportation and the Dean of
UT’s Architectural and Planning School.
6.Commissioners' Comments. None.
Motion by Gibbs to adjourn. Second by Phillips. Meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, July 6, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 06:00 PM in the Council
Chambers - located at the northeast corner of Seventh and Main Streets - Georgetown Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Planning and Zoning Commission Members:
Johnny Anderson, Chair; Harry Gibbs, Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield, William Moore, Marlene
McMichael, Brian Ortego, Sarah Milburn and Russell Phillips
Planning and Zoning Commission meets every first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise
specified.
Call to Order at 06:00 PM
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2004, 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
101 E. 7th STREET, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78626
An agenda packet, containing detailed information on the items listed below, is distributed to the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the Georgetown Public Library no later than the Saturday preceding the
meeting. The library’s copy is available for public review.
Members
Johnny Anderson, Chair
Harry Gibbs, Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield,
William Moore, Marlene McMichael, Brian Ortego
Alternates Sarah Milburn and Russell Phillips
This is a regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission, appointed by the
Mayor and the City Council, makes recommendations to the City Council on land use matters. The
following order of Hearing Process is observed:
Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Questions from Commission to Staff and Applicant
Comments from Proponents *
Comments from Opponents *
Applicant Response
Commission Deliberative Process
Commission Action
* 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 one time only for a
maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins.
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
(Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the
request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the
Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
1.Action from 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.
1.Consideration of the Minutes for the June 23, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Regular Agenda
2. Consideration and possible action for a Variance from the follow Section(s) of the Subdivision
Regulations: 34020.G.2.f (Rear Yard) and 34020.F.4 (Side Setback) to allow the placement of an
accessory structure on Lot 14, Block H, Georgian Place Phase 2A, located at 1079 Canterbury Trail.
3.Consideration and possible action for a Public Review Final Plat for 18.14 acres situated in the
Ephriam Evans Survey, to be known as Hewlett Subdivision, Section 3, located on Hewlett
Loop at Westinghouse Road, with variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
4.Consideration and possible action for a Public Review Final Plat for 32.35 acres out of the
Frederick Foy Survey, to be known as Woodland Park, Section 4-A, located off of Woodland
Park Parkway, with variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
5.Consideration and possible action for a Public Review Final Plat for 29.96 acres out of the
Fredrick Foy Survey, to be known as Woodland Park, Section 4-B, located off of Woodland
Park Parkway, with variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
6.Director's Comments.
7.Commissioners' Comments.
a. Information from City Attorney regarding the adoption of the Ethics Ordinance
b. Election of Vice-Chair and Secretary
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2004, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, July 6, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , July 6, 2004.
Members Present:
Johnny Anderson, Chair, Harry Gibbs, Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield, William Moore, Marlene
McMichael, Brian Ortego, and Russell Phillips
Members Absent:
Sarah Milburn
Staff Present:
Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development; Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner;
David Munk, City Engineer; Carla Benton, Development Planner; Patricia Carls, City Attorney; and,
Tammye Sharpe, Planning Specialist/Recording Secretary
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Johnny Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1. Action from Executive Session - None.
Consent Agenda
2. Consideration of the Minutes for the June 23, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Shield made the motion to accept the minutes with the two corrections - striking Milburn's
presence at the meeting and changing the month heading. McDonald seconded the motion, which
passed with a vote of 7-0.
Regular Agenda
3. Consideration and possible action for a Variance from the follow Section(s) of the Subdivision
Regulations: 34020.G.2.f (Rear Yard) and 34020.F.4 (Side Setback) to allow the placement of an
accessory structure on Lot 14, Block H, Georgian Place Phase 2A, located at 1079 Canterbury
Trail.
Ray made the staff presentation, stating that staff had not changed their recommended motion of
denial. Moore questioned the process that would follow. McMichael questioned further Code
Enforcement to bring neighborhood into compliance. Ray said that Code Enforcement would take
care of any violations that were brought to the City. McMichael said she had asked prior to this
meeting that there be an investigation of other structures within the neighborhood to seek out
violations of this same type so as to insure fairness to this applicant. Sondgeroth said that she was
not aware that there had been a request for an investigation, and confirmed that investigations are not
solely triggered by a complaint, but also by City staff seeing and knowing that there was a violation.
Carls, City Attorney explained that there were a small number of Code Enforcement employees, and
that if there were to be an effort to do a special request, such as checking setbacks in subdivisions,
then it would have to be set up by the City Manager. Carls said that, from a day to day level, the Code
Enforcement employees are driven by complaints and prioritizing them for response. Carls said that if
McMichael wanted her comment to be taken to the City Manager, that could be done. This complaint
is a common defense, and is more often made in front of the Municipal Judge. Carls said If the City
sees that a complaint is a bigger problem, than a more systematic approach would be taken.
Armando Villanueva, 1079 Canterbury Trail, applicant, passed to Commissioners pictures of other
structures within the neighborhood and his own structure. Villanueva said it would be around $1,800
to move the structure, pour another slab, and jackhammer the access slab that encroaches.
Property owner also stated that the structure does not encroach on any utilities since they are all
within the street. Villanueva said the other neighbors were not against having the structure there,
and he was being treated unfairly, as there were others in the neighborhood that have structures
encroaching in the setbacks, and have not been asked to move/tear down their structures. He also
pointed out that there would not be a significant difference visually with the move of the structure.
Villanueva said that he had wanted his backyard to be as useful as possible, as he has a son that
plays soccer and needed the room to practice with his soccer net. Villanueva said that he had plans
to rock the front of the storage building to match the front of this home. Applicant pointed out that he
was the only one brought up in violation by his neighbor, that he has been working on the storage
shed for a long time - when time and money was available,
Travis McCollum, 1028 Quail Valley Drive, adjacent homeowner, confirmed that his wife was the one
that brought his violation to the City, and that he has an issue with the safety aspect in which the
storage building would hold gasoline mowers, and the building was right by his fence and front yard.
McCollum said that by not complying with the rules to get a permit, the City of Georgetown would be
losing revenue. He brought out that this issue has been going on since the first of the year, and it is
now July, and wants it to be resolved. McCollum asked the Commission to support the decision
made by staff, but if it is approved, he requested that the Ordinance be changed so other
Georgetown citizens can benefit from the setbacks of 10' and 7'.
Kim Becker, 2600 Georgian Drive, said she was in agreement that there was importance to having
permits (assuring no building over utility lines), but feels that the person that decided those setbacks
did not have this subdivision in mind. She has a corner lot, and her backyard is long and narrow.
Becker said that if she and her husband abide by the specifications required now, their proposed
storage building would be placed in the middle of the yard. Becker asked if there was any possibility
of changing the specifications for their neighborhood since the lots were shaped rectangular instead
of square. Becker said that her 3 neighbors are in violation of having their storage buildings in the
corner of their lot, and she knows of 6 or 7 more within the neighborhood that are in violation. Moore
made clear that the process of coming to the City and applying for a permit before a structure was
built would be more favorably looked upon than in this situation where the structure was already built
with no permit. Becker said that she feels there are many people in the City that are ignorant of the
City process that is required for them to follow when putting a storage building in their backyard, and
do not know what is expected of them, and then when they get themselves in a situation that is in
violation, they try to do the best they can in dealing with the fix they have gotten themselves in.
Ray confirmed for McMichael that the setback requirements came from the City in the Subdivision
Regulations, and that if Villanueva did not have a corner lot, the setbacks would be 7' on the side,
and 7' in the rear. It is now set as a 7' rear setback and a 15' side setback for his corner lot.
Carls, City Attorney, came forward to give Commission some guidelines for their deliberations
concerning the Subdivision Regulations. Carls reminded them that there were eight (8) Findings of
Fact that support either approving or denying the variance, and would have to be submitted in the
motion.
Gibbs wondered if there could be an effort to help educate homeowners in knowing about City
policies so they would not get into violation. He suggested information be given to Title companies
and/or builders. Carls said that there was an effort several years to have mini-seminars with title
companies and contractors to help them know City regulations. Carls pointed out that all the
information is on the plat, but realizes there is an information gap. Carls said that the City could
renew the effort to inform the citizens. Ortego confirmed that the concrete already poured for the
subject storage building that is encroaching into the setbacks would not have to be torn down, but
could serve as flatwork (a patio).
McDonald made the motion for denial of the requested Variance to Section 34020.G.2.f (Rear yard)
and Section 34020.F.4 (Side Setback) to allow the placement of an accessory structure on Lot 14,
Block H of Georgian Place Phase 2 A, located at 1079 Canterbury Trail. Ortego seconded the
motion.
Moore stated that the public needs to be educated, and he feels that the person that poured the slab
should have informed Villanueva of the necessity of obtaining a permit to build the storage building,
and said he would support the applicant. Shield had concern about what denying this variance would
do to the subdivision.
Vote of 4-3, with Moore, Shield and Gibbs voting against the denial. The motion passed. The
variance was denied.
4. Consideration and possible action for a Public Review Final Plat for 18.14 acres situated in the
Ephriam
Evans Survey, to be known as Hewlett Subdivision, Section 3, located on Hewlett Loop at
Westinghouse
Road, with variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
McCollum gave the staff presentation, explaining that staff was in support of the application and the
variance of the impervious coverage transfers and the request for an additional driveway. McCollum
explained that Terry Isaac, the person that has a lot that backs up to this site, wants to have an
additional street that would cut through these lots and connect to his property. McCollum said that
she and Munk met with Isaac, and it would be resolved that when Paige Whitney Parkway extends to
the right, it will actually stub out to Isaac's property. Isaac felt that would meet his needs.
Perry Steger, with Steger & Bizzell Engineering, stated that his firm was doing the subdivision work,
as well as the site work, for the Kia Dealership.
Shield made the motion to recommend to City Council to approve a Public Review Final Plat for
18.14 acres situated in the Ephriam Evans Survey, to be known as Hewlett Subdivision, Section 3,
located on Hewlett Loop at Westinghouse Road, with a variance to Table 34020 to allow impervious
coverage transfers between lots, while maintaining the total impervious coverage based off the
required findings of fact, and approval of the required access to allow an additional driveway to be
located on Westinghouse Road as well as Hewlett Loop. McMichael seconded the motion, which
passed with a vote of 7-0.
5. Consideration and possible action for a Public Review Final Plat for 32.35 acres out of the
Frederick FoySurvey, to be known as Woodland Park, Section 4-A, located off of Woodland
Park Parkway, with variances to Subdivision Regulations.
Benton gave the staff presentation, informing the Commission that staff is in favor of approval.
David Marshall, agent for Jimmy Jacobs, was present to answer any questions.
Ortego made the motion to recommend to the City Council to approve the Public Review Final Plat
for 32.35 acres in Phase 4-A in the Frederick Foy Survey, to be known as Woodland Park
Subdivision, Phases 4-A, located on Woodland Park Drive, and to approve the requested
variances, after making the findings of fact, to Section 33030.G.1 to allow the local street
right-of-ways to be 50 feet in width, and Section 36050 to allow lots on rural cul-de-sacs to have less
than 85 feet of street frontage for Phase 4-A, Block 1, Lots 6, 11 and 16 provided the conditions of
approval are met. Shield seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0.
6. Consideration and possible action for a Public Review Final Plat for 29.96 acres out of the
Frederick Foy Survey, to be known as Woodland Park, Section 4-B, located off of Woodland
Park Parkway, with variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
Benton gave the staff presentation, informing the Commission that staff is in favor of approval.
David Marshall, agent for Jimmy Jacobs, was present to answer any questions.
Gibbs made the motion to recommend to City Council the approval of public Review Final Plats for
29.96 acres in the Frederick Foy Survey, to be known as Woodland Park Subdivision, Phase 4-B,
located on Woodland Park Drive, and approval of the requested variances, after making the
findings of fact, to Section 33030.G.1, to allow the local street right-of-ways to be 50 feet in width,
and Section 36050 to allow lots on rural cul-de-sacs to have less than 85 feet frontage for Phase
4-B, Block 2, Lots 9, 10, 16 and 17, provided the conditions of approval are met. McMichael
seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0.
7. Director's Comments.
Sondgeroth commented that the City's website was very informative, and did have the information
concerning the issue of erecting a storage building in the backyard. There is a page on residential
permitting, with a checklist. Sondgeroth said that there have been meetings with realtors to educate
them on permitting requirements and the process, but feels that the City could also educate the
Homeowner's Association. Sondgeroth said that there is always effort being made to make the
website easy to use and more informative.
8. Commissioners' Comments.
a. Information from City Attorney regarding the adopted Ethics Ordinance - Trish Carls gave
overview of the adopted Ethics Ordinance; going over information on pages 5 and 6 - "Standards of
Conduct.” Carls elaborated on the "Conflict of Interest" - Substantial Interest and Economic
Interest, and showed that the understanding of the definitions was important. Carls went over the
Complaint Process that was outlined on page 15. Carls suggested that each Commissioner read
(and re-read) the Ordinance. Also, Carls said that "when in doubt, recluse yourself" was advice that
she would give to a City official trying to make the decision to stay on the dais or not on applications
brought before the Planning and Zoning Commission.
b. Election of Vice-Chair and Secretary
Anderson nominated Harry Gibbs for Vice-Chair. McMichael seconded the motion, which passed
with a vote of 7-0. Moore nominated Audrey McDonald for Secretary. Shield seconded the motion,
which passed with a vote of 7-0.
Amelia Sondgeroth gave the dates of October 13-16 for the APA meeting that will be held in Austin,
and encouraged all Commissioners to try and attend. Sondgeroth said that she would let the
Commission know when registration was available.
Anderson mentioned having an off-site education retreat for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Sondgeroth suggested that the retreat be held after the Budget process in early fall.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday,,,, June 23, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 06:00 PM in the
Council Chambers - located at the northeast corner of Seventh and Main Streets - Georgetown Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Planning and Zoning Commission Members:
Christopher Aadnesen, Johnny Anderson, Harry Gibbs, Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield, William Moore,
Marlene McMichael, Brian Ortego, Sarah Milburn and Russell Phillips
Planning and Zoning Commission meets every first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise
specified.
Call to Order at 06:00 PM
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
This is a special called meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission, appointed by
the Mayor and the City Council, makes recommendations to the City Council on land use matters. The
following order of Hearing Process is observed:
Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Questions from Commission to Staff and Applicant
Comments from Proponents *
Comments from Opponents *
Applicant Response
Commission Deliberative Process
Commission Action
* 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 one time only for a
maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins.
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
(Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the
request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director, or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the
Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
1.Action from 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 May 4, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the Minutes of the May 18, 2004, Special Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Regular Agenda
3.Consideration and possible action regarding review of the Draft Ethics Ordinance to be
adopted on second reading by the City Council on June 22, 2004.
4.Public Hearing and possible action for a Century Plan Amendment from Intensity Level 1 to
Intensity Level 3 and for 1,022.66 acres situated in the J. Thompson Survey, known as the
Weir Tract, located on RR 2243, approximately 2 miles west of IH 35, and to amend the
Future Land Use Plan from Mining, Office/ Retail/ Commercial, and Residential to
Office/Retail/Commercial, Mixed Use, Office/Service, Residential, and Parks/ Open Space.
5.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8 within Block 43 of
the City of Georgetown Tract, from RS, Residential Single-family District, to C-2 Downtown
Commercial District, located on the east side of Martin Luther King, Jr. Street between 7th
and 8th Streets.
6.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 within
Block 2 of the City of Georgetown Tract, from RS, Residential Single-family District to C-2,
Downtown Commercial District, located between Austin Avenue and Main Street, north of 2nd
Street.
7.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 21.86 acres out of the J.
Sutherland Survey, to be known as Estates of Westlake, Phase 2, located along
Whispering Spring Lane, with variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
8.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from A, Agriculture to Planned Unit
Development (PUD), for a total of 21.597 acres, out of the Burrell Eaves Survey, to be known
as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty-Four B2, located, north of Texas Drive.
9.Consideration and possible action for a Public Review Final Plat for 21.597 acres, out of the
Burrell Eaves Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty-Four
B2, located north of Texas Drive.
10.Director's Comments.
11.Commissioners' Comments.
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2004, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Wednesday , June 23,
2004.
Members Present:
Johnny Anderson, Chair, Harry Gibbs, Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield, William Moore, Marlene
McMichael, Brian Ortego, Sarah Milburn and Russell Phillips
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development, Ed Polasek, Chief Long-Range Planner,
Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner, David Munk, Development Engineer, Carla Benton,
Development Planner, Melissa McCollum, Development Planner, Patricia Carls, City Attorney, and
Tammye Sharpe, Planning Specialist/Recording Secretary
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1.Action from Executive Session. - None
2.Consideration of the Minutes of the May 4, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the Minutes of the May 18, 2004, Special Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Ortego made the motion to approve the minutes with the corrections as noted. Shield seconded the
motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0.
3.Public Hearing and possible action for a Century Plan Amendment from Intensity Level 1 to
Intensity Level 3 and 4 for 1,022.66 acres situated in the J. Thompson Survey, known as the Weir
Tract, located on RR 2243, approximately 2 miles west of IH 35, and to amend the Future Land
Use Plan from Mining, Office/Retail/Commercial, and Residential to Office/Retail/Commercial,
Mixed Use, Office/Service, Residential, and Parks/Open Space.
Ed Polasek gave the staff presentation. Polasek talked about the nodes and the intensity levels of the
project, and confirmed that the commercial node had been changed from the original 25 acres to 9.92
acres. Polasek said that staff recommendation was to approve this amendment. Paul Linehan,
representative for the owners, and employed with Land Strategies, Inc., 1010 Land Creek Cove, gave his
presentation. Linehan talked about the alignment of SW3 going through Dr. Weir's property and other
projects that were active at the same time, along with the Hwy 29 bypass (Southwest Bypass) project.
Linehan confirmed that there had been participation with his client and the consulting firm, HDR. Linehan
went over the proposed changes the applicant would like to make with the 1,046 acres, and the position
of the two roads crossing the site. Linehan confirmed there were 8 1/2 years of mining left on the Weir
Tract. Polasek made 2 clarifications to what Linehan presented - 1) the Seminole pipeline easement runs
along the River Ridge and Riverview Subdivisions, so there will be 50 to 80 feet of buffer from the existing
residential development; and 2) the Intensity Plan, being 8 to 10 years out, will allow some time for capital
improvements programming to build up the capacity for the water/wastewater system before starting
development.
Keith Brainard, 304 River Ridge Drive; Fran Bongiovanni, 113 Riverview Drive; Lynn Williams, 103
Riverview Drive, and Teri Larcom, 103 Riverview Drive, were all concerned about the proposed
commercial zoning on the section at FM 2243 (Southwest Bypass). James Bryant Boyd, 102 Woodcrest
Ct., was present to represent the Homeowners Association. Boyd was concerned about the 9.92 acre
commercial node, and requested this area to be zoned down to Residential and/or Mixed- Use.
Linehan said that his concern for the neighbors was that they had Industrial zoning by them right now - the
Seminole pipeline was Industrial (100 feet from the residents property line). Also, there was a cell tower
erected in the area of concern years ago - so the existing use of the corner is industrial. Linehan said that
there would be 400 feet of right-of-way in the major interchange area, and is not good planning to put
residential homes by this area. Linehan confirmed that the intention of the commercial node is not to build
up near the subdivision
Moore feels the neighbors' concern is valid, and was in favor of changing the proposed commercial node
in that corner to residential. Shield was sympathetic to the neighbors, but felt that the reduction of the
proposed commercial corner by 16 acres and the increase of parkland and residential areas were
favorable, and is in favor of the proposed Future Land Use Plan for the Weir property. Gibbs, Ortego,
McDonald and Anderson felt like the plan was good. Moore, again, suggested that the commercial node
that backs up to the existing residential area be taken out, and change to residential.
Gibbs made the motion to recommend to City Council to approve a Century Plan Amendment from
Intensity Level 1 to Intensity Level 3 and 4 for 1,022.66 acres situated in the J. Thompson Survey, known
as the Weir Tract, located on FM 2243, approximately 2 miles west of IH 35, and to amend the Future
Land Use Plan from Mining, Office/Retail/Commercial, and Residential to Office/Retail/Commercial, Mixed
Use, Office/Service, Residential, and Parks/Open Space. Shield seconded the motion, which passed with
a vote of 6-1. Moore voted against.
4. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 within Block 43 of the
City of Georgetown Tract from RS, Residential Single-family District to C-2 Downtown
Commercial District, located on the eastside of Martin Luther King Jr. Street between 7th and
8th Streets.
Ray made the staff presentation, informing the Commission that there had been one letter received that
objected to the rezoning. Ray said staff was recommending approval to the City Council. Ercel Brashear,
2955 Dawn Drive, representing Williamson County, gave his presentation. Sondgeroth confirmed that this
area was consistent with the Downtown Master Plan as it was designated for government use.
Shield made the motion to recommend to City Council to approve Rezoning of Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 within
Block 43 of the City of Georgetown Tract from RS, Residential Single-family District to C-2 Downtown
Commercial District, located on the eastside of Martin Luther King Jr. Street between 7th and 8th Streets.
McMichael seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0.
5.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 within Block 2
of the City of Georgetown Tract from RS, Residential Single-family District to C-2, Downtown
Commercial District, located between Austin Avenue and Main Street, north of 2nd Street.
Ray gave the staff presentation, and had not received any letters for or against this site development.
David Marshall, agent for San Gabriel River Place, was present to answer questions. Marshall said that
they were wanting to save every tree they could. Ray confirmed that part of the residential land would be
park.
Ortego made the motion to recommend to City Council to approve a Rezoning of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
and 8 within Block 2 of the City of Georgetown Tract from RS, Residential Single-family District to C-2,
Downtown Commercial District, located between Austin Avenue and Main Street, north of 2nd Street.
Moore seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0.
6. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 21.86 acres out of the J.
Southerland Survey to be known as Estates of Westlake, Phase 2, located along Whispering
Spring Lane, with variances ot the Subdivision Regulations.
Benton gave the staff presentation, explaining the variances. Benton said that staff was in favor of the
application. Applicant was not present.
Ortego made the motion to recommend to the City Council to approve a Public Review Final Plat of
21.86 acres out of the J. Sutherland Survey, to be known as Estates of Westlake, Phase 2, and after
making the findings of fact, approval of variances to the Subdivision Regulations to allow 50-foot
right-of-ways, and to allow less than the minimum lot width on lots 30-32. Gibbs seconded the motion,
which passed with a vote of 7-0.
7. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from A, Agriculture to Planned Unit
Development (PUD), for a total of 21.597 acres out of the Burrell Eaves Survey, to be known as
Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty-Four B2, located north of Texas Drive.
McCollum gave the staff presentation for both items, 7 and 8. Applicant was not present.
Shield made the motion to recommend to the City Council to approve a Rezoning from A, Agriculture to
Planned Unit Development (PUD), for a total of 21.597 acres out of the Burrell Eaves Survey, to be known
as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty-Four B2, located north of Texas Drive. McMichael
seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0.
8. Consideration and possible action for a Public Review Final Plat for 21.597 acres out of the
Burrell Eaves Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty-Four B2,
located north of Texas Drive.
Moore made the motion to recommend to the City Council to approve a Public Review Final Plat for
21.597 acres out of the Burrell Eaves Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood
Twenty-Four B2, located north of Texas Drive. Gibbs seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of
7-0.
9.Director's Comments.
Amelia informed the Commission that Council approved the Overall Transportation Plan unanimously.
Council also approved the Unified Development Code amendments: driveway access permitting,
development standards to help facilitate mixed-use and residential development in the Downtown, and
amendments to Chapter 10 of the UDC on Sign Regulations, which addressed concerns to size of
signage, the standards for monument signs and the criteria for directional signs.
10.Commissioners' Comments.
Anderson asked Trish Carls to update the Commission on the Ethics Ordinance.
Shield made the motion to adjourn. Vote was unanimous. Meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
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Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, June 1, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at 06:00 PM in the Council
Chambers - located at the northeast corner of Seventh and Main Streets - Georgetown Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Planning and Zoning Commission Members:
Chris Aadnesen, Johnny Anderson, Harry Gibbs, Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield, William Moore,
Marlene McMichael, Brian Ortego, Sarah Milburn and Russell Phillips
Planning and Zoning Commission meets every first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise
specified.
Call to Order at 06:00 PM
This Meeting was not held due to posting error. It has been re-scheduled for
Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers, 101 E. 7th
Street, Georgetown, Texas.
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2004, 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
101 E. 7th STREET, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78626
An agenda packet, containing detailed information on the items listed below, is distributed to the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the Georgetown Public Library no later than the Saturday preceding the
meeting. The library’s copy is available for public review.
Members
Chris Aadnesen, Chair
Johnny Anderson, Vice- Chair, Harry Gibbs, Secretary
Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield, William Moore, Marlene McMichael
Alternates, Brian Ortego, Sarah Milburn and Russell Phillips
This is a regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission, appointed by the
Mayor and the City Council, makes recommendations to the City Council on land use matters. The
following order of Hearing Process is observed:
Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Questions from Commission to Staff and Applicant
Comments from Proponents *
Comments from Opponents *
Applicant Response
Commission Deliberative Process
Commission Action
* 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 one time only for a
maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins.
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
(Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the
request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the
Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
1.Action from 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.
1. Consideration of the Minutes of the May 4, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Regular Agenda
2.Consideration and possible action regarding review ofthe Draft Ethics Ordinance to be adopted on
second reading by the City Council on June 22, 2004.
3.Consideration and possible action on a Rezoning from RS, Residential, to C-2 Commercial,
for City of Georgetown, Block 43, Lots 5-8, located at Martin Luther King Boulevard, between
7th and 8th Streets.
4.Consideration and possible action Century Plan Amendment to amend the Future Land Use Plan
from Light Industrial to Office / Retail / Commercial, for the Inner Loop Commercial Park, Section
4, Block A, Lot 1, located at the northeast corner of Austin Avenue and Cooperative Way.
5.Consideration and possible action on a Rezoning from I, Industrial, to C-3, General Commercial, for
Innerloop Commercial Park, Section 4, Block A, Lot 1, located at the corner of Austin Avenue
and Cooperative Way.
6.Consideration and possible action for a Public Review Final Plat for 21.86 acres situated in the
John Sutherland Survey, to be known as Estates of Westlake, Phase 2, located at the 200 Block of
Whispering Spring Lane.
7.Consideration and possible action for Rezoning from A, Agriculture, to PUD, Planned Unit
Development, for 21.597 acres situated in the Burrell Eaves Survey, to be known as Sun City
Georgetown, Neighborhood 24-B2, located at Texas Drive and Honey Creek Trail.
8.Consideration and possible action for a Public Review Final Plat for 21.597 acres situated in the
Burrell Eaves Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood 24-B2, located at
Texas Drive and Honey Creek Trail.
9.Consideration and possible action for a Century Plan Amendment from Intensity Level 1 to Intensity
Level 3 and 4 for 1,022.66 acres situated In the J. Thompson Survey, known as the Weir Tract,
located on RM 2243, approximately 2 miles west of IH 35, and to amend the “Future Land Use
Plan” from Mining, Office/Retail/Commercial, and Residential to Parks/Open Space, Residential.
10.Consideration and possible action for Rezoning from RS, Residential, to C-2, Downtown
Commercial, for City of Georgetown, Block 2, Lots 1-8, located at 101 W Second Street.
11.Director's Comments.
12.Commissioners' Comments.
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2004, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, May 18, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 06:00 PM in the Council
Chambers - located at the northeast corner of Seventh and Main Streets - Georgetown Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Planning and Zoning Commission Members:
Planning and Zoning Commission meets every first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise
specified.
Call to Order at 06:00 PM
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2004 AT 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
101 E. 7th STREET, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78626
An agenda packet, containing detailed information on the items listed below, is distributed to the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the Georgetown Public Library no later than the Saturday preceding the
meeting. The library’s copy is available for public review.
Members
Chris Aadnesen, Chair
Johnny Anderson, Vice- Chair, Harry Gibbs, Secretary
Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield, William Moore, Marlene McMichael
Alternates: Brian Ortego, Sarah Milburn and Russell Phillips
This is a Special Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission, appointed by the
Mayor and the City Council, makes recommendations to the City Council on land use matters. The
following order of Hearing Process is observed:
Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Questions from Commission to Staff and Applicant
Comments from Proponents *
Comments from Opponents *
Applicant Response
Commission Deliberative Process
Commission Action
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 one time only for a maximum
of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins.
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
(Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the
request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the
Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
1.Amendments to various Sections of Chapter 2 (“Review Authority”), 3 (“Applications and
Permits”), and 12 (“Pedestrian and Vehicle Circulation”) to incorporate the City Council adopted Access
Management Policy into the Unified Development Code (UDC).
2.Amendments to various Sections of Chapters 4 (“Zoning Districts”) and 6 (“Lot Design
Standards”) to provide better coordination between the Downtown Master Plan, the Downtown Design
Guidelines and the Unified Development Code.
3.Amendments to Chapters 5 (“Zoning Use Regulations”) to include development standards
governing the establishment and / or enlargement of Places of Worship with Residential Zoning
Districts.
4.Amendments to Chapter 10 (“Sign Code”).
5.Miscellaneous Amendments to Chapters 3 (“Applications and Permits”), 5 (“Zoning Use
Regulations”) and 16 (“Reference”).
6.Comments from Director.
7. Comments from Commissioners.
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2004, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , May 18, 2004.
Members Present:
Chris Aadnesen, Johnny Anderson, Harry Gibbs, William Moore, Marlene McMichael, Brian Ortego, and
Russell Phillips
Members Absent:
Sarah Milburn, Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield
Staff Present:
Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning & Development, Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner,
David Munk, Development Engineer, Melissa McCollum, Development Planner, Dave Hall, Building
Official, Patricia Carls, City Attorney, and Tammye Sharpe, Planning Specialist/Recording Secretary
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Meeting called to order at 6: 05 P.M.
Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Bobby Ray explained the report and how it was written with the 5 Exhibits, and that development issues
that had occurred prompted these proposed changes to the UDC.
1.Amendments to various Sections of Chapter 2 (“Review Authority”), Chapter 3 (“Applications and
Permits”), and Chapter 12, (“Pedestrian and Vehicle Circulation”) to incorporate the City Council
adopted Access Management Policy into the Unified Development Code (UDC).
Bobby Ray gave the staff presentation on Exhibit 1, Access Management. Anderson asked why the
expected ADTs (Average Daily Trips) were changed for the Major Collector, Minor Arterial, and Major
Arterial (pg 8 of Exhibit 1) on Table 12.03.020: Street Classification Standards. Ray explained that those
changes, along with others in the Table, were made to comply with the Overall Transportation Plan (OTP).
McMichael asked why a driveway permit would be required if, when zoned, driveways would be taken care
of (pg 5 of Exhibit 1; Section 3.19.020.B). Ray said that the zoning change may not trigger a traffic review,
but this permit provision would allow a review within the Site Plan process. Ray confirmed that the Site
Plan would not be approved until the Driveway Permit was approved and issued.
Anderson made the motion to recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed amendments to
the Unified Development Code for Exhibit 1, Access Management policy. McMichael seconded the
motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0.
2.Amendments to various Sections of Chapter 4 ("Zoning Districts") and Chapter 6 ("Lot Design
Standards") to provide better coordination between the Downtown Master Plan, the Downtown
Design Guidelines and the Unified Development Code.
Bobby Ray gave the staff presentation on Exhibit 2, Downtown Related.
Moore made the motion to recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed amendments to the
Unified Development Code for Exhibit 2, Downtown Related. Ortego seconded the motion, which passed
with a vote of 7-0.
3.Amendments to Chapters 5 (“Zoning Use Regulations”) to include development standards
governing the establishment and / or enlargement of Places of Worship with Residential Zoning
Districts.
Melissa McCollum gave the staff presentation on Exhibit 3, Places of Worship. Ortego asked if staff had
received written comments on the proposed changes. McCollum said no physical letters, but staff talked
to various churches that desired expansion, and said these changes would help them with good guidelines
to follow.
Anderson made the motion to recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed amendments to
the Unified Development Code for Exhibit 3, Places of Worship. Gibbs seconded the motion, which
passed with a vote of 7-0.
4.Amendments to Chapter 10 (“Sign Code”).
Bobby Ray gave the staff presentation on Exhibit 4, Sign Code. Sondgeroth noted Exhibit 4, pg 11 -
Section 10.06.020.3; and said adding a sentence: "No sign area shall be greater than 50% of the total
structure", would assure for a monument sign. McMichael asked about existing signs. Sondgeroth
explained existing signs would become non-conforming signs, and would follow the nonconforming
section of the Code - existing signs could stay as they are currently built. Anderson asked the size of the
Auto Parts sign on Williams Drive. Ray confirmed the sign was 96 square feet (for the sign area), and
with the proposed change, all future signs would go to 48 square feet. Aadnesen asked how staff settled
on 50-50, structure versus sign. Ray said that staff looked at the information provided by Gordon Baker
and his correspondence, and picked out what staff thought was best via pictures provided. McMichael
asked, regarding the Georgetown Village letter, how staff addressed the concerns outlined in the letter -
the placement of signs from 1 mile to 3 miles, and pricing of homes on directional signs. Ray said with the
directional signs, the change proposes having multiple builders on one sign; the 1 mile provision, which
seemed a reasonable distance from the entrance of subdivisions, was what staff was proposing; and staff
did not include the pricing on the signs. Gibbs said the mile provision should be changed to 2 or 3, and to
allow pricing on the directional signs. Phillips suggested the change to 3-mile boundary, but to preempt
that, when there was a major arterial, the arterial becomes the border. Phillips felt this would discourage a
mass gathering of signs in unlikely places. Sondgeroth said there would need to be suggested "language"
in the UDC for what Phillips was proposing. Aadnesen asked what the difference was between the
monument sign and the subdivision entrance monument sign - Ray explained it was 40 square foot sign
area with a maximum height of 5'. Aadnesen disagreed that the height of the proposed entrance
monument signs, as the landscaping could possibly hide a 5' sign. Anderson asked about the proposal of
monument signs being constructed of materials and colors compatible to primary building's facade. Ray
confirmed that Section 10.06.030.A.1.b (pg 12 of Exhibit 4) does require that, and that this language was
existing. Ray said this provision was to give proportionality to sign and structure.
Gordon Baker, 1103 S Walnut Street, Georgetown, gave his presentation. Baker addressed two proposal
items:
1) suggested the 48 square feet should be changed to 64 square feet for multiple tenant retail shopping
center, and 2) real estate off-premise signs can have alternative monument signs that do not conform to
the building, but look like a monument sign.
Anderson asked Ray if the motivation for the 48 square feet was to standardize on a standard size sign, or
was it to limit the size of signs. Ray said the motivation was to limit the size of individual stand alone
monument signs. Ray said that Baker's suggestion to go from 48 to 64 square feet for multiple tenants
signs is dealt with in another Section on the UDC, on page 16 of Exhibit 4, Section 10.06.050 Multi-Tenant
Signs. Ray pointed out that tenants are required to submit a Master Sign Plan application, and pointed out
F and G in the referenced Section.
Dave Hall, Building Official, said the Rivery started the multiple tenant signage provisions to exist. Hall
said that the intent was to cut-down on the large number of signs, and still provide adequate signage. The
Rivery site has high profile tenant signs (Home Depot & Wal-Mart), with several additional sign spaces
available. Wolf Ranch, along with the approved PUD, submitted a Master Sign Plan, and was reviewed as
a "package" submittal. Hall confirmed no multi-tenant monument signs have been submitted to the City,
but said the closest submittal would be the Eckerds on Williams Drive.
Sondgeroth suggested that if the Commission felt there was a need to address multi-tenant signs for
monument signs, staff could put a provision in Section 10.06.050 Multi-Tenant Signs to allow signs to go
up to 64 square feet, if the sign was providing signage for 4 businesses (there is need to specify a certain
number of tenants). Sondgeroth said that we should make decisions for these signs to accommodate the
future. Ortego confirmed that subdivision directional sign placement would be governed by the 1 or 3 mile
limit provision. Sondgeroth stated that directional signs had to be permitted. Discussion about the
differences in the monument signs and the directional signs.
Anderson made the motion to recommend to City Council the approval of the proposed amendments to
the Unified Development Code for Exhibit 4, Sign Code with the following additions and/or amendments:
Section 10.06.050. (Multi-Tenant Signs), change the verbiage to a maximum signage of 64 square feet
with a minimum number of tenants as 4 with other criteria that the staff may recommend prior to City
Council approval; Section 10.03.020.O.2, Subdivision Entry Signs, to change the maximum height to six
(6) feet; Section 10.06.020.A.3, change to no greater than 50% of the total structure; and prior to City
Council the staff revisit Section 10.06.040, Subdivision Directional Signs - include adding a provision for
single developers; leaving F. as one (1) mile; and changing Section A. by adding a # 5 - pricing of homes.
McMichael seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0.
5.Miscellaneous Amendments to Chapters 3 (“Applications and Permits”), 5 (“Zoning Use
Regulations”) and 16 (“Reference”).
Ray gave the staff presentation on Exhibit 5.
Nadye Pidilla and Jose Cuervo, 2201 Williams Drive, gave comments to Section 4.05 Special Area Plan
Overlay District, and were present to support the whole section.
McMichael made the motion to recommend to City Council approval of the proposed amendments to the
Unified Development Code for Exhibit 5, titled Miscellaneous. Anderson seconded the motion, which
passed with a vote of 7-0.
Comments from Director. None.
Comments from Commission. None.
McMichael made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Ortego seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, May 4, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at 06:00 PM in the Council
Chambers - located at the northeast corner of Seventh and Main Streets - Georgetown Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Planning and Zoning Commission Members:
Planning and Zoning Commission meets every first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise
specified.
Call to Order at 06:00 PM
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2004, 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
101 E. 7th STREET, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78626
An agenda packet, containing detailed information on the items listed below, is distributed to the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the Georgetown Public Library no later than the Saturday preceding the
meeting. The library’s copy is available for public review.
Members
Chris Aadnesen, Chair
Johnny Anderson, Vice- Chair, Harry Gibbs, Secretary
Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield, William Moore, Marlene McMichael
Alternates, Brian Ortego, Sarah Milburn and Russell Phillips
This is a regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission, appointed by the
Mayor and the City Council, makes recommendations to the City Council on land use matters. The
following order of Hearing Process is observed:
Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Questions from Commission to Staff and Applicant
Comments from Proponents *
Comments from Opponents *
Applicant Response
Commission Deliberative Process
Commission Action
* 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 one time only for a
maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins.
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
(Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the
request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the
Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
1.Action from 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 April 6, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Regular Agenda
3.Public Hearing and possible action to consider adopting a new element of the Century Plan: the
Overall Transportation Plan.
4.Consideration and possible action on Public Hearing for a Rezoning of 307.85 acres in the
Isaac Donegan and Joseph Thompson Surveys, from AG, Agricultural District to: RS,
Residential Single-family; MF, Multifamily; and C-3, General Commercial Districts located at
2651S.H. 29.
5.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of 307.85 acres in the I. Donegan and J.
Thompson Surveys, to be known as Shadow Canyon Subdivision, located on SH 29 West,
with requested waivers to the Unified Development Code.
6.Consideration and possible action on a request for approval to have driveway access to Lovie
Lane, a collector level street instead of the required local street of Laverne Terrace for
Logan Plateau, Block C, Lot 16, and Block A, Lot 15, located at 201 and 113 Laverne
Terrace.
7. Consideration and possible action on a Public Hearing for a Rezoning from MF, Multifamily to
OF, Office, for South San Gabriel Urban Renewal, Block C, Lot 1 (part of), located at 1301 Scenic
Drive.
8.Consideration and possible action on a Public Hearing and a Preliminary Plat of a
Resubdivision of City of Georgetown, Block 24, Lots 1-8, to be known as Block 24 Subdivision,
located between Austin Avenue and Main Street, 4th Street and 5th Street.
9.Consideration and possible action on a Public Hearing and a Final Plat of a Resubdivision of
Snyder Addition Revised, Block 50, 0.66 acres to be known as Jorgenson Subdivision,
located at 16th and Olive Streets.
10.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 50.77 acres out of the J.
Sutherland, C. Joyner and GB Mayhall Surveys, to be known as Estates of Westlake, Phase 3,
located along Highland Spring Lane, with a variance to the Subdivision Regulations.
11.Consideration and possible action on a Public Hearing for a Rezoning of 3.073 acres in the C.
Stubblefield Survey, from IN, Industrial District to C-3, General Commercial District located at
516 Leander Road.
12.Comments from Director
13. Comments from Commissioners.
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2004, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , May 4, 2004.
Members Present:
Chris Aadnesen, Chair, Johnny Anderson, Vice- Chair, Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield, William
Moore, Brian Ortego, and Russell Phillips
Members Absent:
Marlene McMichael, Harry Gibbs, and Sarah Milburn
Staff Present:
Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning & Development, Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner, Ed
Polasek, Chief Long-Range Planner, David Munk, Development Engineer, Melissa McCollum,
Development Planner, Carla Benton, Development Planner, Patricia Carls, City Attorney, and Tammye
Sharpe, Team Specialist/Recording Secretary
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chairman Aadnesen led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1.Action from Executive Session - None.
Consent Agenda
2.Consideration of the Minutes of the April 6, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Anderson made the motion to accept the minutes as written. Ortego seconded the motion, which
passed with a vote of 7-0.
Regular Agenda
3.Public Hearing and possible action to consider adopting a new element of the Century Plan: the
Overall Transportation Plan.
Polasek gave staff presentation, giving history on the Plan, and explained that GTEC (Georgetown
Transportation Enhancement Corporation) was the 4B Corporation that collects the ¼ cent Sales Tax for
transportation improvements. Polasek said City staff supports adoption of the Plan and the five
amendments (or clarifications) from the GTEC Board, and was asking the Commission to recommend
adoption of the Plan to City Council. Polasek introduced Bob Hamm with Wilbur-Smith Associates.
Bob Hamm explained that the Plan was created and developed with the help of City of Georgetown staff, a
Technical Advisory Committee (local agencies, TxDOT), and a Stakeholder Committee (community
representatives, Chamber of Commerce, GTEC, neighborhood representatives), and the team from
Wilbur-Smith & Associates. Hamm went over the five recommended changes. In closing, Hamm said the
Plan is a fluid document - it would need to be updated over time, because of changes to the population
and employment growth, the Land Use Plan, and other elements due to City growth. Hamm suggested
coordination with the other agencies in the area, particularly from a funding standpoint (the City, County
and TxDOT need to work together).
Jean Ellis, CR 1105, was concerned about the non-connectivity between Walburg and IH 35 on the loop
around Georgetown and that Williamson County farmland and rivers are being destroyed with
development of roads. Ellis said that our food, cotton, and cattle are at a risk when there is no care given
to our farmland.
Polasek explained to Ellis that Walburg was not within the City’s planning area - it is beyond the ETJ
(Extra Territorial Jurisdiction). Walburg connectivity would be considered on the County Road Plan. Ellis
was told that a copy of the County Road Plan was at Development Services, to contact Joe England at the
County Engineer’s Office, and/or to look on the County’s website. Polasek invited Ellis to come to the City
to look at our copy on file.
Russell Rinn, 1526 FM 1105, was in agreement with Ellis' concerns. Rinn also had questions on how to
read the map/legend, and what Project J was. He expressed concern for the landowners being affected
by their land being taken for roadways, and their rights.
Hamm suggested that Rinn read Chapter 6 (available on the Internet), along with Chapter 4, to give the
instruction on the tables and maps. Polasek said Project J was on the Williamson County Plan – it was a
County project.
Anderson made the motion to recommend to City Council approval of the Overall Transportation Plan
as an element of the Century Plan, replacing the Thoroughfare Plan adopted on May 28, 2002, with the
GTEC recommended changes to the Final Draft OTP. Shields seconded motion, which passed with a
vote of 6-0-1. Phillips abstained from voting, adding he had no previous involvement with the
Transportation Plan.
4.Consideration and possible action on Public Hearing for a Rezoning of 307.85 acres in the Isaac
Donegan and Joseph Thompson Surveys, from AG, Agricultural District to RS, Residential
Single-family; MF, Multifamily; and C-3, General Commercial Districts located at 2651 SH 29.
Bobby Ray gave the staff presentation. Linehan, agent for Harvard Investments, gave his presentation,
giving Commission a handout labeled “Parkland Dedication and Open Space Calculations”. Linehan
spoke about the 22 acres of Parkland dedication and the 83 acres of Open Space on the property, the
golden cheeked warblers, and the care with preserving the wildlife on the property. Linehan stated he felt
the City would not want another quarry 2 ½ miles fr om the downtown area, and felt the mining opportunity
was not financially viable.
Iva McLachlan, 520 Wolf Road, was concerned about having her rights to mineral extraction stopped as a
result of the rezoning. McLachlan said that she feels that Harvard Investment has not made a good effort
to resolve the interest to the mineral owners.
Linehan said that he felt there would not be a mining operation on the site due to the wildlife and it does
not make sense to mine the property. He said that they have not been trying to avoid negotiations with
mineral owners - participating parties have just not agreed on what each thought the mining of the land
was worth. Again, Linehan said he felt the City would not want to have another mining quarry so close to
town, and reminded Commission that the Future Land Use Plan projects roads going through this
property.
Anderson said that the City Council meeting that deliberated this issue concurred that the default zoning
(agricultural) did not preclude any extraction rights that the other mineral owners might have, so there
would be no damage to the interest of the mineral owners’ rights. Anderson further stated if the property
is rezoned to commercial or residential, it would not be an accepted use anymore - their rights would
basically be worthless, and because of this, the rezoning seems to be a major impediment in moving this
item forward. Linehan informed Commission that about 60 acres of the 310 acres could be mined.
Commission convened to Executive Session, at 7:03 p.m. (Section 551.071).
Executive Session adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Regular meeting reconvened at 7:20 p.m.
Anderson and Aadnesen would not recommend approval of the rezoning until there was resolution
between the applicant and the mineral rights owners, and did not want to forward to City Council to have to
make a decision on this request. Moore said he would like to see a resolution of the difference between
the parties on the sale of that land. Moore and Shield suggested a motion to recommend approving, with
the condition the applicant and landowners resolve their issue.
Linehan asked to postpone Items 4 and 5 for one month, until the June 1st Planning and Zoning meeting.
Anderson made the motion to allow the applicant to postpone items 4 and 5 until such time the applicant
was comfortable bringing the item back before Planning & Zoning. Aadnesen seconded the motion,
which passed with a vote of 7-0.
5. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat o 307.85 acres in the I. Donegan and J.
Thompson Surveys, to be known as Shadow Canyon Subdivision, located on SH 29 West, with
requested waivers to the Unified Development Code.
Item postponed by 7-0 vote (see item #4 motion).
6.Consideration and possible action on a request for approval to have driveway access to Lovie
Lane, a collector level street instead of the required local street of Laverne Terrace for Logan
Plateau, Block C, Lot 16, and Block A, Lot 15, located at 201 and 113 Laverne Terrace.
McCollum gave staff presentation, letting Commission know staff was supportive of the request because
applicant will be able to meet driveway separation access requirements, and that the action decided by
Commission would be final. Ortego confirmed that Lovie Lane would connect to vacant land in the future.
McCollum read Section 34020.F.3 of the Subdivision Regulations which states that quarter lots adjacent to
streets of unequal classification (Lovie Lane is classified as a collector street and Laverne Terrace is a
local street), shall access the lower classification street only, and only one driveway approach shall be
allowed, except as otherwise approved by Commission. McCollum said that Commission could look at
lots specifically and decide whether applicant could take access off the higher classification street when
requested. McCollum confirmed that applicant wanted to preserve trees on the site by allowing access
from the separate garage onto the collector street, Lovie Lane.
Wally Wilson, 285 Sedro Trail, Georgetown, representing Bradley Cockrum, gave his presentation, saying
the request would save trees on the site, and a side entry garage is aesthetically more appealing than
access in front on the home with a "football field" of concrete. Wilson could not address the question if
there was any architectural guidelines to the neighborhood that said front entry garages should face a
certain direction. McCollum informed the Commission that this was not considered a variance because
this part of the Code allows the Commission to look at the lots individually and do not have to come up
with Finding of Facts. Russell asked if staff was concerned about the number of daily trips on Lovie Lane
when the connection takes place and what it would do to the classification of the collector street; and if
there were any safety issues. McCollum said those issues would be addressed in the Preliminary Plat
with the future platting of the Reserve of Berry Creek next door to this subdivision, but Lovie Lane would
stay a collector level street.
Shield made the motion to approve the requested driveway access from Lovie Lane, a collector level
street instead of the required local street of Laverne Terrace for Logan Plateau, Block C, Lot 16, and
Block A, Lot 15, located at 201 and 113 Laverne Terrace. Ortego seconded the motion, which passed
with a vote of 7-0.
7.Consideration and possible action on a Public Hearing for a Rezoning from MF, Multifamily to
OF, Office, for South San Gabriel Urban Renewal, Block C, Lot 1 (part of), located at 1301 Scenic
Drive.
Ray gave the staff presentation, adding that staff was in support of the request for rezoning. Applicant
was not present at the meeting. Moore had an issue with the requested rezoning allowing a truck park on
the property. Moore explained there was a City ordinance not allowing trucks to park within 300 feet of a
residential property, and if zoning was changed, this might allow truck parking to be permissible. Ray said
that truck parking would not be allowed per the district regulation. Sondgeroth concurred, saying that the
UDC would not allow truck parking after rezoning.
Shield made the motion to recommend to City Council to approve of a rezoning from MF, Multi-family to
OF, Office, for South San Gabriel Urban Renewal, Block C, Lot 1 (part of), located at 1301 Scenic Drive.
Moore seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0.
8.Consideration and possible action on a Public Hearing and a Preliminary Plat of a
Resubdivision of City of Georgetown, Block 24, Lots 1-8, to be known as Block 24 Subdivision,
located between Austin Avenue and Main Street, 4th Street and 5th Street.
Carla Benton gave the staff presentation. Benton confirmed that the applicant had gone to Parks and
Recreation with the concept, but would be going back to them during the Site Plan process. Benton
verified there were many large trees on site to be saved along Main Street, but the buildings were to be
torn down.
Kent Collins, 823 Congress, Suite #800, Austin, one of the developers, gave his presentation, using a Site
Plan of the property with tree location. Collins said three of four large trees would be saved; there would
be 4 detached homes and 4 townhouses; along with a commercial building. Sondgeroth talked about the
Regional Downtown Water Quality Study (project lead being David Munk, Development Engineer). Collins
said that the Historical Architectural Review Committee (HARC) seemed supportive of the project.
Sondgeroth said that Council approved a project to address water quality and detention issues in the
Downtown Overlay District to allow projects, such as this, to be able to occur, so we do not have individual
ponds on individual sites - to look at a regional approach to water quality. Sondgeroth said this project
study should be completed to go before Council at the end of May or first part of June.
Matthew Moore, with Water Street Engineering, 1803 E Cesar Chavez, Austin, Texas, was present to
answer any questions.
Anderson made the motion to recommend to City Council to approve a Preliminary Plat of a
Resubdivision of the City of Georgetown, Block 24, Lots 1-8, to be known as Block 24 Subdivision. Moore
seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0.
9.Consideration and possible action on a Public Hearing and a Final Plat of a Resubdivision of
Snyder Addition Revised, Block 50, 0.66 acres to be known as Jorgenson Subdivision, located
at 16th and Olive Streets.
Benton gave the staff presentation, informing Commission that staff had received 7 letters of objections on
the following: size of lots, property value, provisions of adequate utilities, access onto Maple Street, traffic,
lack of existing sidewalk, neighborhood control of construction, and a detraction to quality homes. Moore
verified that sidewalks were to be placed on Maple Street (builder's street), E 16th Street (builder's side),
and Olive Street (builder's side).
P J Stevens, with Steger & Bizzell Engineering, was present to answer questions.
Amanda West, 1505 Olive Street, had concern about having two structures on the two small lots, and
suggested maybe one structure on both lots. West said the constructions of small homes sometime are
not constructed with quality, and deteriorate quickly. West had concern with utility sewage problems, the
transformer on 16th/Olive Streets rusting off, and the value of her home decreasing.
Brent Sumner, 1604 Olive Street, lives next door, had concern of adding structures on such small lots,
and the value of his home decreasing.
Stevens assured the Commission that the applicant did not want to degrade the neighborhood, and
wanted to work with the neighborhood with any issues. Stevens said that the applicants would be selling
the lots, not building homes on them.
Moore made the motion to recommend to City Council to approve the Final Plat of a Resubdivision of
Snyder Addition Revised, Block 50, 0.66 acres to be known as Jorgenson Subdivision. Motion was
seconded by Shield, which passed with a vote of 7-0.
10.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 50.77 acres out of the J.
Sutherland, C. Joyner and GB Mayhall Surveys, to be known as Estates of Westlake, Phase 3,
located along Highland Spring Lane, with a variance to the Subdivision Regulations.
Benton gave the staff presentation, going over the variance to the Subdivision Regulations to allow the 50
foot right-of ways.
Tom Watts, with Ralph Harris Surveying, was present to answer questions.
Motion was made by Shield to recommend to City Council to approve the Public Review Final Plat of
50.77 acres out of the J. Sutherland, C. Joyner and GB Mayhall Surveys, to be known as Estates of
Westlake, Phase 3, and after making the findings of fact, approval of a variance to the Subdivision
Regulations to allow 50 foot right-of-ways. Phillips seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0.
11.Consideration and possible action on Public Hearing for a Rezoning of 3.073 acres in the C.
Stubblefield Survey, from IN, Industrial District to C-3, General Commercial District located at 516
Leander Road.
Ray gave the staff presentation. Shane Shafer, owner, and Steve Turner, agent, were present to answer
questions.
Shield made the motion to recommend to City Council to approve a rezoning of 3.073 acres in the C.
Stubblefield Survey, from IN, Industrial District to C-3, General Commercial District located at 516 Leander
Street. Aadnesen seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0.
12.Comments from Director.
Director gave the report of Council action. At the April 13th City Council meeting, Council approved the
2nd Reading of the Crestview Addition, located at 1602 Williams Drive; and approved the 2nd Reading of
the Downtown Overlay District - both approved unanimously. Sondgeroth said all Ordinance Amendments
are in place for the UDC. At the April 27th City Council meeting, Council approved the Preliminary Plat for
Fountainwood Plaza and denied the Century Plan Amendment for the 3.11 acre tract located on Country
Club Road (consistent with P&Z recommendations).
Sondgeroth reminded the Commission about the Special Meeting on May 18, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., at the
Council Chambers, for the proposed Unified Development Code (UDC) amendments.
13.Comments from Commission.
Aadnesen asked Commissioners to try to attend Workshops.
Gibbs made the motion to adjourn. Shield seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Meeting
was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
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Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, April 6, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at 06:00 PM in the Council
Chambers - located at the northeast corner of Seventh and Main Streets - Georgetown Texas.
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Call to Order at 06:00 PM
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, April 6, 2004, 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
101 E. 7th STREET, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78626
An agenda packet, containing detailed information on the items listed below, is distributed to the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the Georgetown Public Library no later than the Saturday preceding the
meeting. The library’s copy is available for public review.
Members
Chris Aadnesen, Chair
Johnny Anderson, Vice- Chair, Harry Gibbs, Secretary
Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield, William Moore, Marlene McMichael
Alternates, Brian Ortego, Sarah Milburn and Russell Phillips
This is a regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission, appointed by the
Mayor and the City Council, makes recommendations to the City Council on land use matters. The
following order of Hearing Process is observed:
Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Questions from Commission to Staff and Applicant
Comments from Proponents *
Comments from Opponents *
Applicant Response
Commission Deliberative Process
Commission Action
* 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 one time only for a
maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins.
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
(Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the
request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the
Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
1.Action from 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 March 2, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Regular Agenda
3.Consideration and possible action on a Rezoning a total of 38.83 acres, out of the Williams
Addison Survey, to be known as St. Helen Catholic Church P.U.D., from A, Agriculture to
Planned Unit Development (PUD), located at 2700 East University Avenue.
4.Consideration and possible action on Public Hearing for a Rezoning of Kelley Trust, Phase Four
-A, from AG, Agriculture to C-3, General Commercial, located at Kelley Drive north of Westinghouse
Road.
5.Consideration and possible action on a Variance from the following Section(s) of the Subdivision
Regulations: 34020.G.2.f. (Rear Yard) and 34020.F.4. (Side Setback) to allow the placement of an
accessory structure on Lot 14, Block H of Georgian Place, located at 1079 Canterbury
Trail.
6.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 16.63 acres in the John Sutherland
and Daniel Monroe Surveys, to be known as Fountainwood Plaza, located on the south side of
Williams Drive at the intersection of Jim Hogg Road
7. Public Hearing and possible action on a Century Plan Amendment, to change from Intensity
Level 1 to Intensity Level 3, for 3.11 acres situated in the Pulsifer Survey, to become a
proposed subdivision, located on Country Club Road.
8.Comments from Director
9. Comments from Commissioners.
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2004, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
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Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, April 6, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , April 6, 2004.
Members Present:
Chris Aadnesen, Johnny Anderson, Harry Gibbs, Jennifer Shield, William Moore, Marlene McMichael,
Brian Ortego, Sarah Milburn and Russell Phillips
Members Absent:
Audrey McDonald
Staff Present:
Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner, David Munk, Development Engineer, Melissa McCollum,
Development Planner, Patricia Carls, City Attorney, and Tammye Sharpe, Team Specialist/Recording
Secretary
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Aadnesen at 6:05 p.m.
Brian Ortego led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.Action from Executive Session - None.
Consent Agenda
2.Consideration of the Minutes of the March 2, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Anderson made the motion to accept the minutes as is. Shield seconded the motion, which passed with
a vote of 7-0.
Regular Agenda
3.Consideration and possible action on a Rezoning a total of 38.83 acres, out of the Williams Addison
Survey, to be known as St. Helen Catholic Church P.U.D., from A, Agriculture to Planned Unit
Development (PUD), located at 2700 East University Avenue.
Aadnesen told public that this item would be continued - Item will not be deliberated on, and there will be a
re-notification before the item will come before P&Z again. Bobby Ray said that the bases for the
continuation was due to staff requiring a Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) in regards to this
application. Ray again said that re-notification to the surrounding property owners and notice in the paper
would be posted before this item is brought back before the Commission.
4.Consideration and possible action on Public Hearing for a Rezoning of Kelley Trust, Phase Four
-A, from AG, Agriculture to C-3, General Commercial, located at Kelley Drive north of
Westinghouse Road.
Aadnesen told public that this item was also being removed from tonight's agenda. Ray said that the
applicant had sent a letter to ask for continuation, and staff will be re-notifying the surrounding property
owners and posting notice in paper before the rezoning will go forward again to the Commission.
5.Consideration and possible action on a Variance from the following Section(s) of the Subdivision
Regulations: 34020.G.2.f. (Rear Yard) and 34020.F.4. (Side Setback) to allow the placement of an
accessory structure on Lot 14, Block H of Georgian Place, located at 1079 Canterbury Trail.
Bobby Ray gave the staff presentation, stating that staff is requesting denial on the basis that: 1) the need
for the variance is self created; 2) there are no physical restraints with the property that would make the
setbacks feasible, and the structure could be moved to comply, as it does not meet the required findings.
Ray informed the Commission that there had been 2 letters in support of the structure sent to the City due
to the notification.
Ivan Villanueva, 1079 Centerbury Trail, applicant, gave his presentation. Villanueva was concerned with
the cost for him to move the structure off the concrete slab it was placed on; the unfairness that other
neighbors in the neighborhood have been allowed to have structures placed within setbacks; and said he
was trying to maximize the backyard so his young son could practice soccer. Villanueva was not aware
he needed a permit to put up his structure. He said that he was wanting to rock the front of the structure,
and the dimensions of were 12' x 12 a standard 8' in height, with a 1' pitch.
Moore verified that Villanueva had begun building the structure in September, 2003. Questions and
answers brought out that this structure placement should have had a permit to build it. Aadnesen verified
that a moveable structure would have the same setback requirements as a structure on a slab. Aadnesen
informed Villanueva that the Commission could not look at the financial hardship to a person. Villanueva
said he just wanted fairness. Ortego suggested that the applicant look into pouring another slab beside
the one the structure is on now, sliding the structure over, and using the older slab for a patio. Villanueva
said that he had not looked into that, and told Commissioners he was concerned about his neighbor
parking her car into the street, and not into their driveway. Shield asked if his neighbor's view was
obstructed because of the building placement. Villanueva said he just thought it was because the
structure was by their garage.
Moore said that the professional that poured the slab for Villanueva should have known he was
encroaching into the setbacks, and that he would need a permit to build this structure. Moore informed
Ray that he felt the reason this happens frequently is that people do not know what type of structure
needs a permit, and has sympathy for the applicant. Anderson felt that the contractor was at fault in not
asking for a building permit, and that others that are encroaching on the building setbacks are a separate
issue that enforcement staff should look at. Ortego felt that the benefit for the whole subdivision to uphold
the restrictions in this case out- weighed the sympathy and cost issue to the applicant. McMichael
suggested that Villanueva talk to the Homeowners Association so all the neighbor's are brought in line
with the restriction requirements; and if no association, then the City enforcement should look at the
situation in the neighborhood not complying that Villanueva is concerned about. Shield and Gibbs had no
comment. Aadnesen was concerned that the Commission needed to keep with the presidences, and not
allow variances in situations like this, and needing consistency. Moore got confirmation that there was no
indication that any other homeowner with a shed encroaching in the setbacks had gotten waivers.
Anderson made the motion to recommend to City Council to deny the requested Variance to Section
34020.G.2.f (Rear Yard) and Section 34020.F.4 (Side Setback) to allow the placement of an accessory
structure on Lot 14, BLock H of Georgian Place located at 1079 Canterbury Trail. McMichael seconded
the motion, which passed with a vote of 4-3. Shield, Moore and Gibbs voted against the motion.
Recommended motion was to deny.
6.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 16.63 acres in the John Sutherland
and Daniel Monroe Surveys, to be known as Fountainwood Plaza, located on the south side of
Williams Drive at the intersection of Jim Hogg Road.
Melissa McCollum gave the staff presentation. Mark Allen, owner, was present to answer any questions.
Moore made the motion to recommend to City Council the approval of a Preliminary Plat for 16.63 acres
in the John Sutherland and Daniel Monroe Surveys, to be known as Fountainwood Plaza, located on the
south side of Williams Drive at the intersection of Jim Hogg Road. Gibbs seconded the motion.
Anderson made the comment that this was a very important area on Williams Drive and that it should be a
quality development and staff should make sure the building standards are met and buffers are in place.
Mark Allen, 5012 Fountainwood Circle, owner, said that there would be a Presbyterian Church, and maybe
something like a dentist office ; a nice scattered white rock wall will be built. In answer to Ortego's
question about egress, Allen said there would be 3 shared driveway entrances into Williams Drive, and
access onto Jim Hogg. A TIA (Transportation Impact Analysis) requirement would be dealt with in the Site
plan application and review.
Motion passed with a vote of 7-0.
7. Public Hearing and possible action on a Century Plan Amendment, to change from Intensity
Level 1 to Intensity Level 3, for 3.11 acres situated in the Pulsifer Survey, to become a
proposed subdivision, located on Country Club Road.
David Munk gave the staff presentation, recommending approval for this application. Brooks Bouldin,
29003 Oakland Hills, gave his presentation , informing the Commission that his plan was to develop 5
single family units on this site. Discussion on shared driveway, access, homes being 2000 sq. ft to 3000
sq. ft, history of the land, and difference of Intensity Level 1 to Level 2. Bouldin informed the Commission
that he had not anticipated there would be such a turn-out of concerned neighbors regarding this site, and
he would be happy to talk with the folks of the Homeowners Association that are interested in knowing
what his plans are for the acreage. Bouldin said that he had talked to 4 neighbors. Discussion on size of
lots and the flood plain.
John Bunton, 2606 Gabriel View Drive, was concerned about taking away this nature site from the citizens
of Georgetown. Bunton pointed out the hike and bike nature trail planned for this area.
Tim O'Neill, 109 Northcross Road, was concerned about the safety aspect of this area, due to the narrow
bridge, sharp curves and traffic congestion.
Ron Cox, 807 Country Club Road, was concerned about the traffic congestion becoming a complete
hazzard. Cox brought to the table the question of how this project will improve the quality of the
neighborhood.
Ann Jenkins, 2408 Power Circle, concerned about the trees being destroyed and the natural habitat of the
birds (owls, hawks and other forms of wildlife); the flooding of this area (flooded 3 times in 32 years), the
land staying marshy, breeding misquotes and without trees and birds, it will get worse; the bringing in of fill
dirt could change the course of the river; the run-off into the river from chemical fertilizers could endanger
the fish and children who swim/canoeing in the river.
Alfred Adair, 2506-2508 Gabriel View Drive, pointed out the 40' sewer easement and had concern about
having access to the property from easement, and will the tax payers have to pay for moving the sewer Lift
Station. Adair was not a member of the Homeowner's Association.
Otis Coufal, 2502 Gabriel View Drive, concerned that a this greenbelt would be destroyed; having
chemicals and fertilizers from the run-off into the river from the lawns. Discussion of Coufal's backyard.
Joyce L. Cox, 623 Spring Valley Road, concerned about the sharp turns in this area not having street
lights and the increased traffic from the new proposed development could cause increased safety issues,
and does not want to see the beautiful area destroyed.
David Martin, 2504 Gabriel View Drive, concerned about the shape of the property, it's location not
adequate for the development proposed, and going to have to look at tops of houses instead of the
beautiful trees. Martin is not a member of the Homeowner's Association.
Jo Ella Broussard, 2909 Gabriel View Drive, concerned about destroying the pristine property - against the
changing the intensity level.
Tex Kassen, 809 Country Club Road, concerned about the beauty of Country Club Road being destroyed,
and the excess traffic making it unsafe.
Tyler Westrum, 2406 Power Circle, talked about the site flooding in 1991, and he wants the property to
stay like it is for recreation for his children.
Victoria Varner, 2202 Gabriel View Drive, concerned about the safety, environmental, flooding issues, and
the changing of the quality of life - against the intensity level change.
LeeAnne Moore, 3000 Gabriel View, concerned that the development of the property would not be a
positive change and benefit for the community, and also concerned about the traffic safety, flooding and
environment. Moore pointed out the access road (where the double gate is) for the Commission.
Mary Harlan, 1606 Gabriel View Drive, concerned about changing a beautiful, open space.
Sarah Milburn, 132 River Road, concerned about the traffic issues, and stated that it is the type of property
that the City has bought to protect the river - and believes the intensity level should stay as it is.
Otis Coufal was asked to come forward again and answered questions about his property - the location of
the bluff and easement road (city owned sewer road).
Brooks Bouldin, representing applicant, said that he realized from the comments the neighbors
appreciated how beautiful the property was, and their desire that it should be preserved. Bouldin made
the comment that the reason that the tract of land was so beautiful, was that the property owners had
worked hard to make it that way. He commented that an owner has the right to develop the property as
long as it complies with the City regulations, and the beauty of the property should be enjoyed by the
people who own it as well as others. The present owners have been paying taxes on the property for
years, and should have the right to determine its best use. All the information he had gotten from his
engineer on the flood plain indicated that most of this property was out of the flood plain, and would like for
the Commission to examine the flood plain map. Bouldin did not think that five house were going to make
substantial difference to the traffic flow on that road. Regarding the sharp curve, Bouldin felt, in the future,
that the County or City would most likely straighten the road out at some point. Discussion about the
easement that runs from the Lift Station, all the way down the road frontage, then into the property where
the gate is, through the property below the drop off, and goes on into the property of the home owners that
own property behind the proposed site - that is the property that was granted to the City to maintain the
sewer line, as well as an engress and ingress to the property owners (per attorney, Dale Illig). Bouldin
said that he found the recorded easement that was granted to the City, but did not find a recorded
easement back to the home owners - which Bouldin indicated he would like to see that document. The
driveway would overlap the easement on Lot 1 - the homes would be between the easement and water.
Munk, City Engineer, told the Commission that under the current Intensity Level 1, the owners could get 3
to 4 homes built on the site, and that the road did not trigger the residential collector street (Country Club
Road) for a TIA study, and the development could be built around the Lift Station. Bouldin mentioned that
the requested Intensity Level of 2 is lower than the Intensity Level of the homes along Gabriel View and
Country Club Road, which were Intensity Level 3.
Shield made the motion to recommend to City Council the denial of a Century Plan Amendment to
change from Intensity Level 1 to Intensity Level 3, for 3.11 acres situated in the Pulsifer Survey, to become
a proposed subdivision, located on Country Club Road. Aadnesen seconded the motion.,
Commissioners comments at this time were about not being able to support the change of the beauty of
the site, the concern about traffic, the challenge that Country Club Road receives over 800 trips/daily, the
importance of maintaining our river resource, the suggestion that the home owners buy the land to be able
to preserve it, and that this land was a good example of the kind of land bought by the City to assure
protection and preservation of the rivers.
The motion was passed by a vote of 7-0. The CPA Intensity Level change was denied.
8.Comments from Director/Staff
a. Bobby Ray told the Commission that Staff is currently putting together another round of
amendments to the Unified Development Code.
* Public Workshop was tentatively scheduled for April 29th.
* Special Meeting of the Commission to conduct hearings on the proposed amendments
scheduled on May 18th at the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m.
b. Report on the agenda items of March 23rd -2 of which the Commission had reviewed:
- Public Hearing and First Reading on a Ordinance of the Old Town Overlay District was approved
unanimously with some modifications from the Council
- Rezoning of 1602 Williams Drive was passed unanimously by Council
c. Overall Transportation Plan draft copies will be made available to Commission and be
distributed on April 12th. GTech scheduled to review the plan on April 21st. Commission
will be reviewing the Plan on May 4th meeting.
9. Comments from Commissioners.
* Aadnesen commended McCollum's courage on reporting the Ordinance violation.
* Anderson asked if one of the modifications to the UDC was regarding that water retention ponds
be put in the rear of the properties. Ray and McCollum verified that that provision is in the Gateway
Section (Austin Avenue, Williams Drive, Hwy 29, Leander Road), but no where else - he suggested
that this item be put in to discuss at the Public W orkshop.
Anderson gave update on the Downtown Coordinating Committee - 1) Liquor policy is changing for
downtown; 2) discussion on Gurvernik river place at 2nd and Rock Streets; 3) discussion
regarding the Draeger property with the County; 4) changes on the block where Oil Change and
Dos Salsas reside.
Discussion on annexation hearings, ordinances, zoning, phasing, and the City website. Ray
discussed the modifications accepted by the Council on the Downtown Overlay District were the
same ones as the Commission, and then made some language changes of their own before voting
unanimously to pass the Ordinance.
Gibbs made the motion to adjourn. Shield seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, March 2, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at 06:00 PM in the Council
Chambers located at 101 E 7th Street Georgetown Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Planning and Zoning Commission Members:
Chris Aadnesen, Chair, Johnny Anderson, Vice-Chair, Harry Gibbs, Secretary, Audrey McDonald, Jennifer
Shield, William Moore, Marlene McMichael, Brian Ortego, Sarah Milburn and Russell Phillips
Planning and Zoning Commission meets every first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise
specified.
Call to Order at 06:00 PM
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2004, 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
101 E. 7th STREET, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78626
An agenda packet, containing detailed information on the items listed below, is distributed to the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the Georgetown Public Library no later than the Saturday preceding the
meeting. The library’s copy is available for public review.
Members
Chris Aadnesen, Chair
Johnny Anderson, Vice- Chair, Harry Gibbs, Secretary
Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield, William Moore, Marlene McMichael
Alternates, Brian Ortego, Sarah Milburn and Russell Phillips
This is a regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission, appointed by the
Mayor and the City Council, makes recommendations to the City Council on land use matters. The
following order of Hearing Process is observed:
Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Questions from Commission to Staff and Applicant
Comments from Proponents *
Comments from Opponents *
Applicant Response
Commission Deliberative Process
Commission Action
* 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 one time only for a
maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins.
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
(Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the
request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the
Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
1.Action from 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 February 3, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Regular Agenda
3. Presentation and discussion of upcoming 04-05 City of Georgetown Budget Process and Survey.
4. Public Hearing and possible action on a recommendation to the City Council regarding an
Amendments to Section 3.13.010 (B and D), 4.04.030 (G), and 16.05 and Adding New Section
3.13.010 (E&F)m 3.13.040 (E), and 4.10 of the unified Development Code (UDC) pertaining to the
Old Town Overlay District.
5.Consideration and possible action on Public Hearing for a Rezoning of Crestview Addition,
Unit 1, Block 2, Lot 1, from RS, Residential Single Family to OF, Office District located at
1612 Williams Drive.
6.Comments from Director
7.Comments from Commissioners.
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2004, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, March 2, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , March 2,
2004.
Members Present:
Chris Aadnesen, Johnny Anderson, Harry Gibbs, Will Moore, and Sarah Milburn
Members Absent:
Jenni Shield, Brian Ortego, Audrey McDonald, Russ Phillips and Marlene McMichael
Staff Present:
Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services, Quana Childs, City Architect,
Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner, Trish Carls, City Attorney, and Tammye Sharpe, Planning
Specialist / Recording Secretary
Minutes
Regular Meeting
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Chair, Chris Aadnesen, called the meeting to order at 6:02
1.Action from Executive Session
Consent Agenda
2.Consideration of the Minutes of the February 3, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning and
Zoning
Commission.
Anderson made the motion to accept the minutes as written. Milburn seconded the motion, which
passed with a vote of 5-0.
Regular Agenda
3.Presentation and discussion of upcoming 04-05 City of Georgetown Budget Process and Survey
.
Micki Rundell, Director of Finance, gave her staff presentation. Rundell talked about a survey that she
wanted the Commissioners to participate in by filling out the survey form and sending back to the City
Finance Department. Rundell said that the "community type" issue topics that are on the survey are:
a. What are the top 3 issues that are facing Georgetown as a whole in the next five year? (such as
transportation);
b. What do you like most about living in Georgetown? (Why are you here?); and
c. What 3 changes would make Georgetown a better place to live?
This survey will be on the City website (www.georgetown.org) for the community to participate with input,
and Rundell encouraged everyone to participate.
Rundell said that Finance would like to have all the feedback by the end of the month, because they are
accumulating it and forwarding it to City Council to look at in April. Rundell said that this process is being
done to hopefully have the budget for next year more structured.
4.Public Hearing and possible action on a recommendation to the City Council regarding an
Amendments to Section 3.13.010 (B and D), 4.04.030 (G), and 16.05 and Adding New Sections
3.13.010 (E&F), 3.13.040 (E), and 4.10 of the Unified Development Code (UDC) pertaining to the
Old Town Overlay District.
Quana Childs, City Architect, gave the staff presentation. Childs gave a brief summation of the Old Town
Overlay District for all citizens, using the updated map that shows the revised district boundaries. She
talked about the updated High Priority Properties list and the changes to the proposed ordinances within
the Unified Development Code, to include the review of the exterior alterations to residential/commercial
structures used as, or changing to commercial uses and/or vacant property changing to commercial use
(design oversight). Childs listed the issues: a) no demolition or removal of buildings without review;
and b) maintaining the residential character of any residential building changing to commercial use; and c)
design oversight of commercial buildings. Childs went through each amendment where there were
additions, and new sections. The sections that were affected were as follows: Amend Section 3.13.010
(B), Amend Section 3.13.010 (D), add Section 3.13.010 (E & F), and add all new Section 3.13.040 (E).
Aadnesen asked if the special notification had been given to the owners of high priority structures
regarding this process. Childs confirmed that all property owners within the Old Town Overlay District, all
property owners within 200 feet of the boundary, and all property owners of the High Priority structures
were sent a notice in the mail, along with a notice that was published in the Williamson County Sun that
provided the same information that was mailed out. Childs continued with the next group of sections that
were affected: Section 4.04.030 (G), new purpose and intent paragraph added; Section 4.10 - add all
new; and Section 16.05 - add definition of high priority structure. Aadnesen requested clarity on 4.10.020
(A) (2) paragraph re: exterior alterations. Anderson confirmed that the High Priority List had been
"scrubbed" and asked that 16.05 reflect the updated changes made to the List. He talked about a site on
the list that had already changed use (1703 Leander Road), and is designated as an industrial site stating
it should come off the list. Moore asked about what was meant by "adjacent lot" in Section 4.10.020 (C).
Childs said that it referred to adjacent residential lots, the two properties on either side of the site. Milburn
said that the wording of this paragraph (Section 4.10.020 (C) says to her that the site home can match
what is on either side. Does this mean it does not have to go through zoning? Sondgeroth said that the
request would still have to go through zoning change but when it comes in for residential building plan
review, building setbacks would be viewed against the adjacent properties (the two on either side of the
property). Sondgeroth said this is to keep consistency within the neighborhood and to address platted
setbacks. Moore said that Old Town setbacks should not be restricted by new subdivision setbacks.
Moore said that there were restrictions for setbacks in front and back and these do not give much flexibility
as to where you want to set your house. He is concerned about the distance you can build your home from
the street (in the front). Sondgeroth said that this amendment was to correct setback issues so the need
to go through the Board of Adjustment would be minimized, but she understood Moore's concern. Childs
informed the Commission they had a fax from a high priority property owner that was in favor of the Old
Town Overlay District.
Lawrence Parr, 1005 Pine (since 1973) - Parr's home was originally built as a rooming house for
Southwestern and has an outside door to every room. His concern was about what the procedure would
be if his home would be turned into a Bed & Breakfast facility. Sondgeroth said she would like to research
his question and get back to him, but did mention that there was a process he would have to go through if
he was zoned commercial. He would need to obtain a special use permit. Parr said that he was before
the Commission to request that the property owners be allowed to keep working on their properties to do
what is necessary. He wants to keep owner property rights.
Bill Russell, 315 E 6th Street - concerned about the procedure regarding the new construction/restoration
part in the Amendment. Russell would like to have grandfathering in affect to existing property owners
and asked what could be done about the traffic flow through the neighborhood.
Jim Dillard, 1404 Maple - President of the Georgetown Heritage Society, spoke in favor of the Old Town
Overlay District Amendment Ordinance.
West Short, 404 E 7th Street - concerned about some of the language and the procedures in the
Ordinancealong with the setback issues. Short suggested that the word "historic" be put into Section
4.04.030 (G) to give clarity from residential.
J. C. Johnson, 303 E. 9th Street - concern about the setback requirements and in favor of the Old Town
Overlay District Amendment Ordinance.
Della Green, 1901 Vine Street - agreed with amending the high priority list but asked if properties could be
added on the list. Both Sondgeroth and Aadnesen confirmed that provision was not part of the Ordinance
and would have to be added to the Ordinance for properties to be added. The amendment which would
have to go through P&Z and Council to adopt a new process to allow the additions. Sondgeroth said that
there are already provisions in the Ordinance to allow a property owner to come forward and request
historic zoning. Green thinks that the list is not accurate. Green named the following properties as
historic, those in the 600 Block of MLK and in the 500 Block of W. 6th Street. Green asked that if the
property is designated as historical, does that raise the property owner's taxes and the value of the
property. Sondgeroth said that there are a lot of factors taken into consideration when appraising
property, but being zoned historic by itself does not necessarily raise the value of the property/home.
Green agrees with the setback comments that have been made. Green also thinks that staff needs to
designate what side of the street that is affected by the District in the definition of the boundaries of the
Old Town Overlay District.
Richard Cutts, 1312 Elm Street - concerned about the maintenance of the High Priority List and the homes
that are on the List. Cutts questioned that if a structure was relocated would it stay on the list. Cutts
informed the Commission about a house that was relocated on College Street and is not on the List, and
another house on Elm Street that has been extremely modified from it's original design, and it still not on
the List. Cutts was concerned that there is no protection for the historic structures that stay residential.
Cutts had a question regarding the 180 day cooling off period after HARC says no, what happens? Can
the structure still be demolished? (yes)....and that's the problem.
Childs was asked to discuss the criteria that makes a home historical. She stated that 50+ years old (age);
something historical happened at the site (historical person or event); and/or architectural consideration
(certain style - Victorian, Queen Anne type, etc.). Childs said that there is emphasis on homes that reflect
the history of the area and those that have historic stories of common people. Childs understood the
desire and necessity for the List to be updated and let the Commission know she has been in contact with
architectural firms to work on the List. One did not want the job, the second did not call back, and the third
gave her a ballpark figure of $25,000 - 30,000. Childs is trying to get grant monies through the Historic
Commission, but competition is tough.
Charles Burson, 1224 Church Street (residence there for 42 years) - concerned about individual property
rights, and asked about the procedure for a new property owner that came in and began renovating their
home. Do they have to come before HARC? Sondgeroth said that they would not have to go through
HARC review if they are simply remodeling a residential structure. Sondgeroth said the only time a HARC
review would be necessary is when there would be a change to commercial.
George Meyer, 705 E 3rd Street - relinquished time to Renee Hanson.
Barbara Meyer, 705 E 3rd Street - asked for support of the Historic Overlay District, and talked about the
Jesse Daniel Ames house and the importance in reading the abstracts to their properties.
Sondgeroth again informed the Commission and the public that if someone wants their individual structure
to be designated historic, there is a provision in the Ordinance to do so. She asked those interested to
come to Planning & Development Division and request the Historic designation. The City will begin the
process designating the property to historic - procedure is like going through a zoning change.
Sherri Babcock, 409 E. University - in favor of the Old Town Overlay District and asked if someone other
than the owner could ask for historic designation if they found out something significant that would change
the designation to historic.
Mark McCarthy, 907 Pine Street - concerned about the Section 4.10.020 (C) Residential Contextual
Standards - needs clarity and allowances for unusually shaped lots to get the best use. McCarthy warned
the Commission about the issue of getting a Certificate of Design Compliance for residential changes. He
thinks that this would become a litigation trap for the City. McCarthy said that overall the Ordinance
should be passed with all the changes.
Kevin Brass, 1208 S. Austin Avenue - in favor of the Old Town Overlay District but concerned about when
property goes through residential to commercial change and the stated purpose and intent of the Old
Town Overlay definition. He wanted to change the word "residential" character to "historic" character in the
last sentence of the purpose paragraph. Brass said that he was concerned that the tear down provision
was not strong enough to save homes.
Anderson asked Carls, City Attorney, to clarify why the provision cannot be made stronger (because of
emanate domain). Carls said that the best solution that could be made was to make that time period as
long as possible, the provision was made with 180 days in hopes that it would allow ample time for some
other opportunity to present itself so that the structure could be saved.
Renee Hanson, 1252 S. Austin Avenue - was representing herself and the Board of the Heart of
Georgetown Association. Hanson touched on the importance of planning and the need for more planning
due to the acceleration of growth and asked for the support of recommending the approval of the Old
Town Overlay District and the amendments to the UDC for requirements for demolition or relocation of
High Priority structures.
Sondgeroth said she wanted to hear discussion from the Commissioners to find out which areas needed
to be addressed in the Ordinance.
Milburn wants the setback issue to be addressed to give relief for variety in the homes and the
preservation of trees and thinks the Residential Contextual Standards should be reworded to give
variance. Milburn also wants to know how we can maintain the List in the future. Gibbs was concerned
about all the same issues that Milburn brought up. Moore said that the setback requirements should be
changed (need to address how far back property owners can build their homes). Moore said the following
rules should not apply to Old Town: sidewalks, setbacks, waiver processes, existing buildings. Moore said
that by adopting this ordinance, the City and neighborhoods can adopt changes and special rules to make
Old Town residents, City staff, and future builders from dealing with issues that really do not apply to this
district. Anderson said that he felt that all the issues he had brought up two months ago have been
addressed and thanked staff and Hanson for the hard work they had done. The two issues that Anderson
was concerned about were the setback issue and the rewording. Also the updating of the database needs
to be attached to the ordinance definition for high priority structures. Aadnesen wants to recommend the
Ordinance to be passed with a few changes, and to suggest to City Council to start the process in having
future amendments. Aadnesen listed his suggested changes to the amendment: change the "purpose
and intent" paragraph word "residential" to "historic"; to clarify wording in Section 4.10.020 (A) (2) for
having the setback section be looked at and revised to be flexible; and, to show the amendments done in
2004 to be added to Section 16.05.
There was a discussion on the process, expense and participating parties regarding obtaining grant
monies through the Historic Commission.
Anderson made the motion to recommend to City Council the approval of the following amendments to:
Section 3.13.010 (B) and (D), and Section 4.04.030 (G), and Section 16.05; and to the adding of the
following new Sections: Section 3.13.010 (E&F), Section 3.13.040 (E) and Section 4.10, to the Unified
Development Code pertaining to the Old Town Overlay District, with the following changes:
1) to Section 4.04.030 (G) purpose and intent, change the word "residential" to "historic" in both places the
word appears;
2) to Section 4.10.020 (A) (2), adding words "For the purposes of this section" to the front of the sentence
that says "Exterior alternations shall not include....";
3) to Section 4.10.020 (C), Residential Contextual Standards, that the language be revisited by the Staff
prior to the City Council receiving this recommendation; and
4) to Section 16.05, Definitions, be amended to say, "...as amended in the Committee Survey of 2004", to
reflect the updating of the List.
Motion was seconded by Gibbs, which passed with a vote of 5-0.
5. Consideration and possible action on Public Hearing for a Rezoning of Crestview Addition,
Unit 1, Block 2, Lot 1, from RS, Residential Single Family to OF, Office District, located
at 1612 Williams Drive.
Bobby Ray gave the staff presentation. Applicant was not present at the meeting.
Moore made the motion to recommend to City Council the approval of a Rezoning of Crestview Addition,
Unit 1, Block 2, Lot 1, from RS, Residential Single Family to OF, Office District, located at 1612 Williams
Drive. Commissioner Milburn seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 5-0.
6.Comments from Director.
* March 8th Council Workshop - Monday 4:00 p.m. (Re: UDC and how it is working. City
manager to present proposal to update the Century Plan and long-term rewrite, making major
revision as necessary. Sondgeroth will include a report on this in next month's packet.
* Texas APA State Conference - October 13 - 16, Austin, Texas. Sondgeroth said that her hope
was to be able to send all the Commissioners to this conference, since it will be in Austin.
Mention of a session, "Planning & Zoning Commissioner Short Course" (2 day course) that
Director feels would be a good one for Commission to attend.
7.Comments from Commissioners.
Milburn wants to have updates on what Council does with what Commission has recommended to them.
Sondgeroth said that they would start giving the Commission that information.
Commissioner Anderson made the motion to adjourn. Seconded unanimously. Meeting was adjourned
at 8:05 p.m.
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, February 3, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 at 06:00 PM in the Council
Chambers - located at the northeast corner of Seventh and Main Streets - Georgetown Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Planning and Zoning Commission Members:
Chris Aadnesen, Chair, Johnny Anderson, Vice-Chair, Harry Gibbs, Secretary, Audrey McDonald, Linda
Turner, Jennifer Shield, William Moore, Brian Ortego, Marlene McMichael, and Sarah Milburn
Planning and Zoning Commission meets every first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise
specified.
Call to Order at 06:00 PM
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2004, 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
101 E. 7th STREET, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78626
An agenda packet, containing detailed information on the items listed below, is distributed to the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the Georgetown Public Library no later than the Saturday preceding the
meeting. The library’s copy is available for public review.
Members
Chris Aadnesen, Chair
Johnny Anderson, Vice- Chair, Harry Gibbs, Secretary
Audrey McDonald, Linda Turner, Jennifer Shield, William Moore
Alternates, Brian Ortego, Marlene McMichael, and Sarah Milburn
This is a regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission, appointed by the
Mayor and the City Council, makes recommendations to the City Council on land use matters. The
following order of Hearing Process is observed:
Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Questions from Commission to Staff and Applicant
Comments from Proponents *
Comments from Opponents *
Applicant Response
Commission Deliberative Process
Commission Action
* 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 one time only for a
maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins.
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
(Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the
request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the
Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
1.Action from 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.
Consideration of the Minutes of the January 6, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning 1.
Commission.
Regular Agenda
3. Presentation and possible action on proposed Old Town Overlay District.
4, Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 9.01 acres in the John
Powell Survey, to be known as Kelley Trust, Phase Four-A, located on the east side of
Kelley Drive.
5. Consideration and possible action on Public Hearing for a Special Use Permit for McDaniel
Park, Lot 2, 10.67 acres, to establish and collocate an additional antenna on an existing
tower at the Cox Communications Facility, located at 111 North College Street.
6. Consideration and possible action on a request for approval of access to allow an
additional driveway to be located on Cooperative Way, for Inner Loop Commercial Park,
Section Four, Block A, Lot 3 of a Resubdivision of Block A, Lot 1, to be known as
Georgetown Rail Equipment Company, located at 111 Cooperative Way at the
intersection of Cooperative Way and County Road 115.
7. Comments from Director.
8. Commissioners comments and reports
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2004, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, February 3, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , February 3,
2004.
Members Present:
Christopher Aadnesen, Harry Gibbs, Secretary, Audrey McDonald, Jennifer Shield, Marlene McMichael,
Brian Ortego and Sarah Milburn.
Members Absent:
Johnny Anderson, Will Moore, and Linda Turner
Staff Present:
Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning & Development Services, David Munk, Development Engineer,
Melissa McCollum, Development Planner, Patricia Carls, City Attorney, and Tammye Sharpe, Planning
Specialist/ Recording Secretary.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Chairman, Christopher Aadnesen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1.Action from Executive Session
Consent Agenda
2.Consideration of the Minutes of the January 6, 2004, regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Commissioner Milburn asked that the minutes reflect that she was at the meeting of January 6th, and that
Jennifer Shield was not.
Commissioner Ortego made the motion to accept the Minutes on the Consent Agenda after the changes
were made. Commissioner McDonald seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0.
At this time, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Regular Agenda
3.Presentation and possible action on proposed Old Town Overlay District.
Quana Childs, Architect for City of Georgetown, gave the staff presentation, stating she had information
on the five items that were requested at the November P&Z: 1) to revise the district boundaries to reflect
the highest concentration of High Priority structures; 2) to edit the Old Town Overlay High Priority property
list by removing the structures that no longer exist; 3) to address the Design Oversight process for vacant
to commercial use and commercial use to commercial use changes; 4) provide tax incentive information
from other cities of similar size; and 5) to provide historic information from other cities of similar size.
Discussion of Exhibit A – new proposed Old Town Overlay District boundaries - with Childs showing the
Commission the differences from the old boundary map to the new proposed boundary. Discussion of
Exhibit B – (original list / 1984) Old Town Overlay High Priority Property List – Renee Hanson verified if
each property existed or not (priority shown by pink highlighted map). Discussion about the notification
process for property owners within this District, and the importance and expense of the process.
Sondgeroth said that there would definitely be a newspaper notice for an Ordinance amendment, but was
not sure that each property owner would be notified individually again, as each was in November.
Aadnesen asked if the notification in the paper would have each property address listed in it, prior to the
Public Hearing. Sondgeroth said that was not the normal procedure. Patricia Carls, City Attorney, advised
the Commission that she would review the November notice to be sure City is doing everything legally
correct. Carls said it was hard to talk about this Ordinance, as it does not exist yet, so it was unclear to
her if City is adopting an Overlay, or if you are doing something particular to the homes, but depending on
how the Ordinance takes shape and turns out, the word will get out by individual mailing or, at the least,
published notice in paper. It was verified that there were 139 properties on the Old Town Overlay Priority
List, and Sondgeroth agreed that the cost would be much less than the original notification mailing first
done. The November notification content and various notification procedures of the priority properties were
discussed. Childs and Hansen explained the industrial site on the list was an old cotton/oil processing
facility that could become a tourism structure (suggested by Hanson). Discussion on what and if
notification could be given for properties under the Old Town Overlay restrictions that are on the market
for sale. Childs said that the purpose of the Old Town Overlay District was to monitor any changes from
Residential to Commercial use and to provide oversight of any demolition requests of High Priority
structures. Childs began discussion on the request to address the Design Oversight process for vacant to
commercial use, and commercial use to commercial use changes, and said that what was specifically
addressed was the residential to commercial uses - all exterior changes come to the Historical
Architectural Review Commission (HARC). Childs said that they propose that the changes to vacant to
commercial use and commercial to commercial use requests would also come before HARC. Childs
referenced Chapter 12 of the Design Guidelines for the Downtown Overlay District to those interested in
the specific changes requested of a commercial nature.
Renee Hanson, 1252 Austin Avenue, Georgetown, said the whole purpose of the original proposal of the
Downtown Overlay District was to keep the residential look along Austin and University Avenues – so even
when it turned commercial, it would still have the look of the historical properties. Hanson said that there
was an issue with notification because there was no mention of vacant to commercial and commercial to
commercial in the notice of November that has already been mailed out.
Childs gave a brief summary about historic preservation laws and tax incentives of other Texas cities of
similar size to Georgetown: New Braunfels, San Marcos, Nacogdoches, Corsicana, Marshall and Denison.
Childs touched on historic landmarks, historic districts, demolition, and tax incentives (New Braunfels,
Nacogdoches and Corsicana provide tax incentives/abatements for designated historic structures).
Commissioner Gibbs asked if there were any loans or grants to help with restoration and improvements to
the City, and suggested that Quana look into that on her own. Commissioner Aadnesen asked that the
City Council be given this information, and ask if the Commissioners needed to make a motion to notify all
the property owners. Commissioner Milburn said that she would not vote on anything until she knew how
much it would cost to accomplish. Sondgeroth informed the Commissioners that the November mail-out
cost $4,500 to $5,000, and said that staff and legal needed to look at what the last notification said and
who needs to be notified with what information. Discussion about the importance, expense and the
destination of notification.
Commissioner Aadnesen made the motion that Planning and Zoning Commission strongly recommends
to the Mayor, City Council, the City Manager, and Amelia Sondgeroth and her staff that the notification
of the owners of the 139 properties on the Old Town Overlay District High Priority list be notified
of the impending ordinance and notified of the dates that the ordinance will be considered in
March, and to analyze the legal ramification to make sure that the Commission is not outside the
providence of the law by sending special notification to the affected property owners. Seconded
by Commissioner McMichael. Motion passed with a vote of 7-0.
4. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 9.01 acres in the John
Powell Survey, to be known as Kelley Trust, Phase Four-A, located on the East Side of
Kelley Drive.
Melissa McCollum made the staff presentation. Commissioner Ortego said that there was 125 cars
parked on both sides of Kelley Drive. McCollum said that City Code Enforcement was working with the
owner of this site on parking. Jim Cummins, Steger & Bizzell Engineering, gave his presentation.
Cummins discussed the parking problem.
Commissioner Shield made the motion to recommend to City Council approval of a Public Review Final
Plat of for 9.01 acres in the John Powell Survey, to be known as Kelley Trust, Phase Four-A. Seconded
by Milburn. Motion passed with a vote of 7-0.
5.Consideration and possible action on Public Hearing for a Special Use Permit for McDaniel
Park, Lot 2, 10.67 acres, to establish and collocate an additional antenna on an existing tower
at the Cox Communications Facility, located at 111 North College Street.
McColllum made the staff presentation, informing Commission that applicant was proposing to add an
additional antenna on an existing tower, and staff supports the request. The existing 248’ tower has AT&T
and T-Mobile antennas - Cox wants to put an additional Verizon antenna on the same tower.
Vincent Huebinger, 1715 Capital of Texas Hwy, representing Cox Communications and Verizon Wireless,
was present for presentation and questions. Huebinger passed out some exhibits to the Commission.
Huebinger showed an arial photo of the site area, and then a layout of the property.
K. Brock Bailey, attorney for Cox Communications, relinquished his time to speak.
Commissioner Ortego verified that the proposed antenna would set on tower at 240 feet – the antenna
being 6’ tall and 6” wide.
Commissioner Gibbs made the motion to recommend to City Council approval of the requested Special
Use Permit for McDaniel Park, Lot 2, 10.67 acres, to establish and collocate an additional antenna on an
existing tower at the Cox Communications Facility, located at 111 North College Street, subject to the
completion of a Site Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Shield, which passed with a vote of
7-0.
Commissioners Aadensen and McMichael excused themselves from the following item on the agenda.
Commissioner Gibbs took over as Chair.
6. Consideration and possible action on a request for approval of access to allow an
additional driveway to be located on Cooperative Way, for Inner Loop Commercial Park,
Section Four, Block A, Lot 3 of a Resubdivision of Block A, Lot 1, to be known as
Georgetown Rail Equipment Company, located at 111 Cooperative Way at the
intersection of Cooperative Way and County Road 115.
McCollum gave the staff presentation, stating that staff is supportive of the two driveway separations.
Commissioner Ortego confirmed that the property to the South had two driveways – one on the East and
one on the North, showing that the codes had been in existence since 1988 (having the same issue as
this site).
Jim Cummins, 609 Del Prado Lane, with Steger & Bizzell, was present for questions.
Commissioner Shield made the motion to approve the requested access to allow an additional driveway
to be located on Cooperative Way, for Inner Loop Commercial Park, Section Four, Block A, Lot 3 of a
Resubdivision of Block A, Lot 1, to be known as Georgetown Rail Equipment Company, located at 111
Cooperative Way, at the intersection of Cooperative Way and County Road 115. Commissioner Ortego
seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 5-0.
At this time, Commissioner Aadnesen resumed his position as Chair.
7. Comments from Director.
Amelia Sondgeroth talked to the Commissioners regarding the Overall Transportation Plan (OTP).
There will be a GTEC meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2004, at 2:00 p.m., to be held at
Georgetown Municipal Complex (GMC).
Council Workshop on Monday, February 23, 2004, at 4:00 p.m., located to be held at the City Council
Chambers.
Tuesday, March 2, 2004, the OTP will be coming before the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Questions should be emailed to Ed Polasek– epolasek@georgetowntx.org. Also the Old Town
Overlay District ordinance will come before P&Z at the March 2nd meeting –
qchilds@georgetowntx.org.
Sondgeroth said that she would ask the City Manager to include the Commissioners for attendance to the
Community Breakfast.
8.Commissioners comments and reports.
Commissioner Ortego asked about the Invision Central Texas dinner meeting. Commissioner McDonald
read from her invitation that the meeting would be Wednesday, February 11, 2004, with complimentary
dinner at 5:30, with Workshop from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Commissioner Ortego also asked about the
conference to be held on February 28 in Austin.
Commissioner Aadnesen thanked Linda Turner for being on the Commission, and for doing such a good
job. He asked that the other Commissioners let her know how much they appreciated working with her.
Commissioner Shield made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner McMichael seconded the
motion, which passed with an unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, January 6, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at 06:00 PM in the
Development Services Conference Room, located at 904 South Main Street, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Planning and Zoning Commission Members:
Christopher Aadnesen, Chair, Johnny Anderson, Vice-Chair, Harry Gibbs, Secretary, Audrey McDonald,
Linda Turner, Jennifer Shield, William Moore, Marlene McMichael and Sarah m
Planning and Zoning Commission meets every first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise
specified.
Call to Order at 06:00 PM
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2004, 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
101 E. 7th STREET
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78626
An agenda packet, containing detailed information on the items listed below, is distributed to the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the Georgetown Public Library no later than the Saturday preceding the
meeting. The library’s copy is available for public review.
Members
Chris Aadnesen, Chair
Johnny Anderson, Vice- Chair, Harry Gibbs, Secretary
Audrey McDonald, Linda Turner, Jennifer Shield, William Moore
Alternates, Brian Ortego, Marlene McMichael, and Sarah Milburn
This is a regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission, appointed by the
Mayor and the City Council, makes recommendations to the City Council on land use matters. The
following order of Hearing Process is observed:
Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Questions from Commission to Staff and Applicant
Comments from Proponents *
Comments from Opponents *
Applicant Response
Commission Deliberative Process
Commission Action
* 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 one time only for a
maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins.
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
(Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the
request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the
Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
1.Action from 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 November 19, 2003, and November 25, 2003,Special Meetings
of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and December 2, 2003, Regular Meeting of the Planning
and Zoning Commission..
3.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 84.128 acres out of the S.
Campbell, A. Brown and I. Sauls Surveys, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of
Escalera Ranch, Section Four, located on FM 2243 (Leander Road).
Regular Agenda
4.Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Garden Office Condos Subdivision, being
5.07 acres in the David Wright Survey, located northwest of Williams Drive and Wagon Wheel Trail., and
a waiver to Sectin 12.03.20 of the Unified Development Code (UDC).
5.Public Hearing and possible action on a Century Plan Amendment from the existing Level 3 to the
proposed Level 4 for Block A, Lots 1, 2, 5 and 6 of the Dalrymple Addition, and a change to the
Future Land Use Plan and from Residential to Office/Services
6. Consideration and possible action on a Public Hearing for a Rezoning of Dalrymple Addition,
Block A, Lots 5 & 6 and Part of Lots 1 & 2, from RS, Residential Single-family to OF, Office,
located at 1301 Hart Street and 1218 Timber Street.
7.Comments from Director.
8. Commissioners comments and reports
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2004, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, January 6, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , January 6,
2004.
Members Present:
Christopher Aadnesen, Johnny Anderson, Audrey McDonald, Linda Turner, Brian Ortego, Marlene
McMichael and Sarah Milburn
Members Absent:
Harry Gibbs, WIlliam Moore and Jennifer Shield
Staff Present:
Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Zoning, Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner, Ed
Polasek, Long-Range Planner, David Munk, Development Engineer, Carla Benton, Development
Planner, Patricia Carls, City Attorney, and Tammye Sharpe, Planning Specialist/Recording Secretary.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Chair, Commissioner Aadnesen called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
1. Action from Executive Session – None.
2. Consideration of the Minutes of the November 19, 2003, and November 25, 2003, Special
Meetings of the
Planning and Zoning Commission, and December 2, 2003, Regular Meeting of the Planning and
Zoning
December 2, 2003 minutes were corrected to reflect that Commissioner Turner, McMichael and Ortego
were not at this meeting. November 19th, 2003, minutes were corrected to reflect the change from
Courthouse View Protection Overlay District in the motion made by Turner to Old Town.
3.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 84.128 acres out of the S.
Campbell, A. Brown and I. Sauls Surveys, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of
Escalera Ranch, Section Four, located on FM 2243 (Leander Road).
Commissioner Anderson made the motion to accept the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Turner
seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 7-0.
Regular Agenda
4. Public Hearing and possible action on a Century Plan Amendment from the existing Level 3 to
the proposed Level 4 for Block A, Lots 1, 2, 5 and 6 of the Dalrymple Addition, and a
change to the Future Land Use Plan and from Residential to Office/Services.
Ed Polasek gave the staff report. Ed Wohlrab, applicant, 364 River Chase Boulevard, was present for
questions. Wohlrab told the Commissioners of his current development plans by explaining the parking,
ingress/egress, the building (5,000 to 6,000 square feet) with a residential look, having professional
tenants, such as a builder’s office. Wohlrab said that the two owners have talked to the surrounding
neighbors. Wohlrab said that there would be a subdued lighting, but enough for safety and security. All
the area to the west of the site has been zoned as office space.
Brenda Miller-Clark, who lives at 1302 Hart Street, Georgetown (directly in front of the proposed site) was
opposed to having an office in a residential area - this change would knock out residential space in a
neighborhood where there are many children, and would upset the neighborhood atmosphere.
Lorie Cosper,1710 Lantare Drive, Round Rock, spoke on behalf of her mother, who lives at 611 West
13th, and owns 2 other residential areas on Hart, has concern that there is no idea who will be occupying
the site, and wants it to be professional.
Brenda Miller-Clark, 1302 Hart Street, Georgetown, asked that there be more residential – such as Habitat
for Humanities type housing.
Commissioner McDonald made the motion to deny to approve a Century Plan Amendment from the
existing Intensity Level 3 to the proposed Intensity Level 4 for Block A, Lots 1, 2, 5 and 6 of the Dalrymple
Addition, to change the Future Land Use Plan from Residential to Office/Service. Commissioner Turner
seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 4-3 – Commissioners McMichael, Ortego and Milburn
voting against the denial. Motion passed to deny the CPA.
5.Consideration and possible action on a Public Hearing for a Rezoning of Dalrymple Addition,
Block A, Lots 5 & 6 and Part of Lots 1 & 2, from RS, Residential Single-family to OF,
Office, located at 1301 Hart Street and 1218 Timber Street.
Bobby Ray gave the staff report, stating that staff was recommending approval of requested rezoning from
RS, Residential to OF, Office, with the following conditions: 1) the building height be limited to a maximum
of 35 feet and, (2) the architectural design of the buildings to be maintain a residential appearance
consistent with the surrounding residential neighborhood.
Ed Wohlrab informed the Commission the lots were on the market for a long time, and there were cars
and a boat stored on the lots for over a year. Wohlrab said that the site was not a desirable residential
area – high traffic and among commercial areas. Discussion about the parking and the driveway layout.
Commissioner Anderson made the motion to deny the approval of rezoning of Dalrymple Addition, Block
A, Lots 1, 2, 5 & 6, from RS, Residential Single-Family to OF, Office located at 1301 Hart Street and 1218
Timber Street with no following conditions, as they do not apply. Commissioner McDonald seconded the
motion, which passed with a vote of 4-3, with Commissioners McMichael, Ortego and Milburn voting
against the denial. Motion passed to deny the rezoning.
6. Comments from Director.
At Council in December, all the UDC amendments that went forward to Council on the 16th were
approved on first reading, with the exception of street lighting in the rural areas. The Courthouse View
Amendment was approved with the following items recommended: asked staff to continue to work on the
amendments, clarify the purpose and intent. Council excluded Lot 3 of San Gabriel Village from the
application of the Ordinance (the Comfort Suites Inn). With regards to Old Town, there was discussion to
clean-up items that Staff would be bringing back to Council in March-April. Sondgeroth clarified that
Board of Adjustment voted to let Comfort Suites Inn continue with their project.
Commissioner Anderson stated that he was glad the Council kept the Courthouse Protection View
Corridor in the Ordinance. Anderson discussed the reasons why he wanted the Old Town List to be
“scrubbed” – to review that the structures were indeed actually there and worthy of being preserved.
Renee Hanson, 1252 Austin Avenue, Georgetown, informed the Commissioners that they were looking
into splitting the two proposals -Old Town Overlay and the Demolitions.
Sondgeroth gave the calendar items: Workshop on Downtown Master Plan - meeting being on Monday,
January 12, 2004 at 4:00, at Council Chambers. Specific topic will be about Austin Avenue improvements
by TxDOT, the South Austin Avenue bridge. The other workshop is the Overall Transportation Plan,
January 21, 2004, at 6:00, Williamson Room, GMC.
Ed Polasek gave his presentation regarding the Overall Transportation Plan, and invited the Commission
to attend the workshop. Polasek explained the two issues that were not addressed in the booklet (given to
the Commissioners last week). This meeting will be with just the Commissioners, staff and consultants,
and a good chance to ask questions and get good information.
7. Commissioners comments and reports
Chair, Aadnesen asked that Sharpe be sure and let Commissioners Moore, Shield and Gibbs know about
the scheduled meeting on January 12th, 2004, Monday, so they would get a chance to attend.
Renee Hanson spoke about the 3 blocks that the County purchased. Hanson said County committed to
work with the City about negotiations of the front two blocks on Austin Avenue. City Attorney, Trish Carls,
said that the City’s position is to have the County follow the regulations made by the City. Hanson said
that the County felt like the City needed to bring in private developers to get the blocks developed.
Commissioner Anderson made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner McMichael seconded the motion,
which passed with a vote of 7-0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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