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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z_Agenda&Minutes_2008Notice of Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday,,,, December 9, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 04:00 PM in the Williamson Conference Room, located in the Georgetown Municipal Complex, at 300-1 Industrial Ave Georgetown, TX 78626 If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Planning and Zoning Commission Members: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Sarah Milburn, Vice Chair; Marlene McMichael, Secretary; Patrick Lawson, Don Padfield Clare Easley and Chris Damon. Planning and Zoning Commission meets every first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:00 PM Please note: This meeting has been rescheduled from the regular meeting date of the first Tuesday, December 2, 2008. (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, 2008, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 4.5683 acres in the Flores Survey, to be known as M-S Subdivision, Phases 1 and 2, located at the Southwest corner of CR 151 and Inner Loop. (TG) PP-2008-018 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Dec92008/PP-2008-018.pdf Regular Agenda 4.Public Hearing and possible action on a Final Plat of a Resubdivision for Whitetail Subdivision, Section 1, Lot 41(pt), located at 450 Patricia Road . (CB) FP-2008-045 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Nov42008/PP-2008-017.pdf 5.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to C-1, Local Commercial District for 7.94 acres in the San Gabriel Estates, Lots 7 and 8, to be known as Esperanza, located on Williams Drive. (JM) REZ-2008-018) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Dec92008/REZ-2008-018.pdf 6.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to C-1, Local Commercial District for 2.9281 acres and AG, Agriculture District to OF, Office District for 1.6402 acres in the Flores Survey, to be known as M-S Subdivision, Phases 1 and 2, located at the Southwest corner of CR 151 and Inner Loop. (TG) REZ-2008-019 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Dec92008/REZ-2008-019.pdf 7.Discussion and update on the Housing Element of the 2030 Plan process. For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Dec92008/HousingElement.pdf 8.Discussion and information on the 2008-2009 annual UDC review process and the UDC Calendar. 9.Discussion and information on the annual update to the 2030 Plan. For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Dec92008/2030Update.pdf 10.Discussion and update on the proposed trip to the north Texas area to look at urban development trends. 11.Reminder of the January 6, 2009 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. 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 _________________, 2008, 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 4, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 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: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Sarah Milburn, Vice Chair; Marlene McMichael, Secretary; Patrick Lawson, Don Padfield Clare Easley and Chris Damon. 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 7, 2008, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3.Consideration and Possible Action on a Preliminary Plat for 1.249 acres in the Foy Survey, extending Sun City Boulevard Right of Way from Salt Lake Creek to Ronald Reagan Boulevard. PP-2008-017 (JM) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Nov42008/PP-2008-017.pdf 4.Consideration and Possible Action on a Preliminary Plat for 33.63 acres out of the Fish and Wright Survey, to be known as Colonial Communities Shell Road, located on Shell Road at Verde Vista . PP-2008-016 (CB) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Nov42008/PP-2008-016.pdf Regular Agenda 5.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to C-1, Local Commercial District for 10.55 acres in the Donagan Survey, located at 2451 State Highway 29, also known as 29 Oaks Subdivision. REZ-2008-016 (JM) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Nov42008/REZ-2008-016.pdf 6.Public Hearing and Possible Action on an Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) to revise Sections 5.01.030, 5.02.140 and 16.04 as they relate to Bed & Breakfast establishments. (RW) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Nov42008/B&B-2008-UDC.pdf 7.Consideration and Possible Action to grant a Setback Waiver pursuant to Unified Development Code Section 1.03.C to utilize the platted front setback of twenty-five feet (25’) in place of the required front build-to line for Reata East, Block B, Lot 5, also known as The Georgetown Sleep Center Phase II. SP-2008-040 (TG) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Nov42008/Setback-Waiver.pdf 8.Discussion and an update on the proposed CARTS bus service and other transportation planning items, including the Overall Transportation Plan update process. 9.Update and discussion on the joint workshop on October 27 with the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the UDC Task Force to discuss the list of possible UDC Amendments. For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Nov42008/UDC-2008.pdf 10.Discussion and possible action regarding a trip to north Texas to visit mixed-use and transit oriented developments in the area. 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 _________________, 2008, 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, November 4, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , November 4, 2008. Members Present: Sarah Milburn, Vice Chair; Marlene McMichael, Secretary; Don Padfield, Clare Easley and Chris Damon. Members Absent: : Harry Gibbs, Chair and Patrick Lawson Staff Present: Elizabeth Cook, Director, Carla Benton, Planner; Valerie Kreger, Planner; Jordan Maddox, Planner; Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner, Ed Polasek ; Long Range Planner; Trish Carls, City Attorney and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary. Minutes Regular Meeting Vice-chair Milburn called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice-chair Milburn stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a speaker form to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address the Commission once for each item, for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins. 1.Action from Executive Session. There was not an Executive Session. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Commission may act on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may request that any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and Zoning Commission's approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff recommendation described in the report, unless otherwise noted. 2.Consideration and possible approval of the Minutes of the October 7, 2008 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3.Consideration and Possible Action on a Preliminary Plat for 1.249 acres in the Foy Survey, extending Sun City Boulevard Right of Way from Salt Lake Creek to Ronald Reagan Boulevard. PP-2008-017 (JM) 4.Consideration and Possible Action on a Preliminary Plat for 33.63 acres out of the Fish and Wright Survey, to be known as Colonial Communities Shell Road, located on Shell Road at Verde Vista. PP-2008-016 (CB) Motion by Padfield to approve the Consent agenda including the October 7, 2008 minutes. Second by Easely. Approved. (5-0) Regular Agenda 5.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to C-1, Local Commercial District for 10.55 acres in the Donagan Survey, located at 2451 State Highway 29, also known as 29 Oaks Subdivision. REZ-2008-016 (JM) Staff report given by Jordan Maddox. The application is for C-1, Local Commercial District, from AG, Agriculture District (the default annexation zoning district), for 10.55 acres. The site is located along Highway 29 adjacent to the proposed Shadow Canyon Subdivision. The property remains outside of the city limits at the present time; however, it is part of the City’s 2008 involuntary annexation process, which will be effective December 31, 2008. The UDC allows for rezoning applications to run concurrently with the annexation; since the property will still be outside of the city limits at the date of second reading, the effective date for this rezoning will be December 31 st . There is a final plat application currently in process that will not be affected by this rezoning application. The plan for the property is to have retail/commercial uses to be located along Highway 29 frontage, with limited driveway access and internal connectivity. The approved Preliminary Plat for the property splits the 10.55 acres into five separate lots intended to be sold separately for various uses. The City’s C-1 District allows for a variety of commercial uses including personal services, restaurants, offices, and hotels. The 2030 Future Land Use Plan designates the property as low-density residential, reflecting the mostly residential zoning/potential of the surrounding properties. The Future Land Use residential categories allow and expect some local-serving commercial/retail along major arterials, which fits the description of this property. The Plan anticipates that there will be light retail and other commercial uses on these types of roads between the larger commercial intersection nodes. The intent of the Future Land Use Plan is to allow flexibility in the residential categories to have smaller-scale non-residential uses in certain circumstances. Staff will consider access, buffering and compatibility to the adjacent residential in any request for non -residential zoning in these residential categories. Consequently, staff has taken into consideration that this property is on a major arterial, has significant buffering to the proposed Shadow Canyon due the conservation open space , and will meet the design requirements of the local commercial district that are compatible in size and scale with the adjacent residential homes. A side note - this project has dedicated right-of-way for Highway 29 per requirements of the City. The County widening project is not factored into that dedication but could potentially require more land within this project in the future. This application will not affect that potential. Staff supports the rezoning change from AG to C-1, based on the accessibility to Highway 29, the need for some local-serving commercial in this area, the design compatibility with the local residential, and the consistency with the 2030 Future Land Use Plan. Vice-chair Milburn invited the applicant to speak. Applicant was not present. Vice-chair Milburn opened the public Hearing. No one came forward. The public hearing was closed. Motion by Padfield to recommend Approval of a Rezoning from AG , Agriculture District to C-1, Local Commercial District for 10.55 acres in the Donagan Survey, located at 2451 State Highway 29, also known as 29 Oaks Subdivision. Second by McMichael (Approved 5-0) 6.Public Hearing and Possible Action on an Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) to revise Sections 5.01.030, 5.02.140 and 16.04 as they relate to Bed & Breakfast establishments. (RW) Staff report given by Robbie Wyler. On May 22, 2007, City Council directed Staff to form a Bed & Breakfast (B&B) Task Force to review and possibly update current B&B regulations with the help of B&B owners and residents that are affected. Over the past several months the Task Force has met multiple times to discuss what changes should be made. In the end the Task Force decided to recommend various revisions including updating the number of guestrooms allowed both in the structure and on the property, who is required to reside on the property, what information is required from all guests upon check-in, the exclusion of temporary fences, residential B&B sign requirements, full service kitchens in accessory buildings and finally to include the allowance of an Events Use Permit for B&B owners. The updated language is now ready for the Commission’s consideration. The language being proposed includes updates to sections: 5.01.030 – Zoning Use Table 5.02.140 – Bed & Breakfast 16.04 – Definitions of Uses Staff has prepared the attached draft language for the Commission’s consideration. The language specifies updates to the definition of a Bed & Breakfast, allowing for a change in guest room numbers on site. Changes in the Zoning Use Table including the addition of a “Bed and Breakfast with Events” section and an update to the existing Bed and Breakfast requirements as mentioned in the previous paragraph. The “Bed and Breakfast with Events” would allow an operator who wants to have routine events to seek that approval with a Special Use Permit and establish a series of restrictions or limitations on the events in the UDC. However, during each individual Special Use Permit review, the Council may include additional conditions of approval. During the B&B Task Force’s review of the UDC, they discussed the possibility of adding a new use category for “Inns” that would allow small hotel type uses. However, the Task Force felt this proposed change was beyond their assignment, but would like to City Council to consider adding that proposed amendment to the UDC review list. Commissioners asked questions regarding parking, number of attending guests, and plumbing. Staff responded those questions. Vice-chair Milburn opened the public Hearing. Renee Hanson, 1252 S. Austin Ave. and a member of the UDC task force spoke. Ms. Hanson supports the amendment to the UDC with one exception. She proposed a limit to holding events from unlimited to 1 a week or maximum of 4 per month. She also proposed an event be categorized as having over 25 people. Commissioners thanked Ms. Hansen, but felt these suggestions should be addressed during the City Council meeting and the decision made by the City Council. The public hearing was closed. Discussion between staff and commissioners. Motion by McMichael to recommend to the City Council approval of an Amendment to the Unified Development Code to revise Sections 5.01.030, 5.02.140 and 16.04 as they relate to Bed & Breakfast establishments. Second by Easley Approved. (5-0) 7.Consideration and Possible Action to grant a Setback Waiver pursuant to Unified Development Code Section 1.03.C to utilize the platted front setback of twenty-five feet (25’) in place of the required front build-to line for Reata East, Block B, Lot 5, also known as The Georgetown Sleep Center Phase II. SP-2008-040 (TG) Staff report by Tommy Garcia. The first phase of the Georgetown Sleep Center was built in 2004. Initially, the owners planned to develop the site in three phases but only built the first phase. The original site plan set the planned buildings significantly back from the front property line adjacent to Northwest Boulevard, allowing all the phases to share parking. Now, the owners are ready to start the second phase of their development; however, the original site plan has expired and they are required to follow the current code that does not allow for their planned location of the Phase II building. In the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district, per Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 6.03.020, 15% of the primary facade of the new building is required to build-to the front property line. Pursuant to UDC Section 6.03.040.B.1, the “build-to” requirement is defined as “the percent of the primary facade of the primary building required to be built within five feet of the edge of the public right -of-way along the primary street adjacent to the lot”. The subdivision plat for the lot shows setbacks of 25 feet (25’), but UDC Section 1.03.C states that “any plat that has platted setbacks, which are in conflict with the standards of the UDC, shall be subject to the setback provision of the UDC”. The applicants are seeking a waiver from the Planning and Zoning Commission under the provisions of Section 1.03.C, which states “A waiver from the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be required to maintain and utilize the platted setbacks”. This waiver would allow the applicants to place the building near where it was originally planned to be. Vice-chair Milburn invited the applicant to speak. Jim Cummins, Steger Bizzell representing the applicant stated he will be glad to answer questions. Vice-chair Milburn opened the public Hearing. No one came forward. The public hearing was closed. Motion by McMichael to Approve the Setback Waiver pursuant to Unified Development Code Section 1.03.C to utilize the platted front setback of twenty-five feet (25’) in place of the required front build-to line for Reata East, Block B, Lot 5, also known as The Georgetown Sleep Center Phase II. Second by Easley Approved. (5-0). 8.Discussion and an update on the proposed CARTS bus service and other transportation planning items, including the Overall Transportation Plan update process. Ed Polachek gave brief a presentation with handouts. Ed reviewed future impacts of population’s growth and traffic. Discussions between commissioners and staff. 9.Update and discussion on the joint workshop on October 27 with the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the UDC Task Force to discuss the list of possible UDC Amendments. Elizabeth Cook gave to commissioners a list of the proposed UDC amendments for Commissioners to review. Also included is the staff report of the workshop of October 28, 2008 with Council, Commission and UDC Task Force to review the proposed Amendment List for 2008-2009. Staff proposed to establish several different teams to assist staff on the text changes for the list of the amendments. 10.Discussion and possible action regarding a trip to north Texas to visit mixed-use and transit oriented developments in the area. Looking at the 3 rd & 4 th of December for traveling to the Dallas area. (Southlake, Plano) Liz stated she will keep the commissioners informed. Motion to adjourn Notice of Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday,,,, October 7, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 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: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Sarah Milburn, Vice Chair; Marlene McMichael, Secretary; Patrick Lawson, Don Padfield Clare Easley and Chris Damon. 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.) Action from Executive Session 1.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 2, 2008, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 6.22 acres out of the Berry Survey, to be known as Chisholm Park, Section 1, located on County Road 152. (CB) PP-2008-014 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Oct72008/PP-2008-014.pdf Regular Agenda 4.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning to amend the Wolf Ranch Development Plan for a Planning Unit Development (PUD) District for 104.95 acres in the Clement Stubblefield Survey known as Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Amended Plat of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lots 2 & 8, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lot 4, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lot 4B, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lot 4C, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lots 5, 6 and 9, located in the 1000 Block of W. University Ave. (CB) REZ-2008-017 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Oct72008/REZ-2008-017.pdf 5.Public Hearing and possible action on a Special Use Permit to allow for a dental office in the Williams Drive Special Plan District at Longhorn Crossing, Lot 1, located at 1633 Williams Drive. (CB) SUP-2008-005 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Oct72008/SUP-2008-005.pdf 6.Staff presentation and update regarding the status of the proposed Williams Drive Gateway Redevelopment project and pending Mixed Use rezoning. (VK) 7.Discussion on the 2008-2009 Unified Development Code (UDC) annual update process, including inviting the Planning and Zoning Commissioners to attend a joint workshop on October 27, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. with City Council, UDC Task Force, and staff to discuss the UDC amendment list. 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 _________________, 2008, 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 7, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , October 7, 2008. Members Present: Sarah Milburn, Vice Chair; Marlene McMichael, Secretary; Patrick Lawson, Clare Easley and Chris Damon. Members Absent: Harry Gibbs, Chair and Don Padfield Staff Present: Elizabeth Cook, Director; Carla Benton, Planner; Valerie Kreger, Planner; David Munk, City Engineer; Trish Carls, City Attorney and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary. Minutes Regular Meeting Vice-chair Milburn called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice-chair Milburn stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a speaker form to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address the Commission once for each item, for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins. 1.Action from Executive Session. There was not an Executive Session. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Commission may act on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may request that any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and Zoning Commission's approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff recommendation described in the report, unless otherwise noted. 2.Consideration and possible approval of the Minutes of the September 2, 2008 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 6.22 acres out of the Berry Survey, to be known as Chisholm Park, Section 1, located on County Road 152. (CB) PP-2008-014 Motion byMcMichael to approve the Consent agenda including the September 2, 2008 minutes as amended. Second by Lawson. Approved. (5-0) Regular Agenda 4.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning to amend the Wolf Ranch Development Plan for a Planning Unit Development (PUD) District, as proposed, for 104.95 acres in the Clement Stubblefield Survey known as Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Amended Plat of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lots 2 & 8, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lot 4, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lot 4B, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lot 4C, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lots 5, 6 and 9, located in the 1000 Block of W. University Ave. (CB) REZ-2008-017 Staff report given by Carla Benton. The applicant is requesting two amendments to the PUD to permit carnival use and vehicle display. These proposed uses are allowed within the base zoning district of C-3. The amendment request for Section 11.1, Prohibited Uses, is to remove carnival use from the list of prohibited uses. Carnivals have been held at Wolf Ranch in the past until the Special Events Committee was notified of the prohibition in the PUD. The City’s Municipal Code, Chapter 6.04. Carnivals, Circuses and Other Exhibitions, establish standards for carnival uses, and past events have been in compliance with those standards. Section 11.11 of the proposed amendment to the Development Plan would permit carnivals no more than two times per year and would allow the carnival to remain in operation for ten (10) consecutive days with two (2) additional days allowed for set up and tear down; providing two weekends of operation. Chapter 6.04.025 of the Municipal Code (MC) allows for operation of a carnival for ten consecutive days, but includes set up and tear down of the facilities. The requested proposal would appear to allow the set up and tear down to be performed during days of reduced traffic and thereby limiting any negative impacts. The applicant has further clarified the amending Section by adding the prohibition of animals for petting zoos or similar attractions involving live animals. Additionally, they have agreed to eliminate the use of music after the hour of 10:00 p.m., although Chapter 6.04.025 of the MC allows operation of the carnival until midnight on all days except Saturday when operation is allowed until 1:00 a.m. Sunday. They must at all times remain within the limits of the Noise Ordinance. The applicant intends to continue to be consistent with all remaining requirements of Chapter 6.04 of the Municipal Code and the PUD for the carnival use. The amendment to Section 11.05, Outdoor Sales and Display, proposes to allow the placement of vehicles for display, provided that such vehicles are not displayed in conjunction with the sale of the vehicles on the property. A maximum of six (6) vehicles are proposed for display at any one time. There are two display areas proposed; one to the west of the fireplace area at the end of the main entry drive and the second located south of the fountain amenity area. These proposed areas will not impact the on-site parking for the center, nor will the display be allowed to impede pedestrian or emergency access in any way. Vehicles displayed on unpaved surfaces must provide an approved barrier to prohibit any impact on the soil. All signage shall comply with the sign codes, which currently would allow no signage or sales of any type . Vice-chair Milburn invited the applicant. Jason Rammel, Sheers & Crossfield stated he will be glad to answer any questions . Vice-chair Milburn opened the public Hearing. No one came forward. The public hearing was closed. Motion by Damon recommend approval of a Rezoning to amend the Development Plan for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) District for 104.95 acres in the Clement Stubblefield Survey known as Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Amended Plat of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lots 2 & 8, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lot 4, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lot 4B, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lot 4C, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lots 5, 6 and 9. Second by Lawson. Approved. (5-0) 5.Public Hearing and possible action on a Special Use Permit to allow for a dental office in the Williams Drive Special Plan District at Longhorn Crossing, Lot 1, located at 1633 Williams Drive. (CB) SUP-2008-005 Staff report by Carla Benton. The property is located one lot south of the intersection of Williams Drive and Golden Oaks Drive. The site has recently completed the first of two office buildings for lease space. The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow medical office use. The Special Area Plan Overlay District of the Unified Development Code (UDC) identifies specific uses allowed within this district and Section 4.05.040.C. Uses Subject to a Special Use Permit, states “The following uses are permitted within the Williams Drive SAP District only if approved by a Special Use Permit in accordance with the procedures in Section 3.07. Medical Offices providing consultation, diagnosis, therapeutic, preventative, or corrective personal treatment services by doctors, dentists, or similar practitioners of medical and healing arts for humans, licensed for such practice by the state.” Additionally, the SAPOD establishes design standards that are unique to this district and have been determined to be compatible with the unique needs, intent, uses and scale of the development proposed for this area. The standards within this Overlay District area adopted to allow for the transition of land use from residential use to relatively small scale office use for lots fronting Williams Drive, while maintaining an appropriate scale for this district. Special design standards that address impervious coverage, principle structures, driveways, parking, trees, buffers, signs, accessory uses, lighting, drainage and yards have all been included in the creation of this unique area. The applicant has processed a Site Plan meeting all of the standards for this Overlay District. Longhorn Crossing, Lot 1 is zoned OF, Office District, a zoning district that is intended for all medical facilities, including medical offices, which would be a lower intensity use within that category. Because the medical facility use is allowed by right in the Office District and is more particularly addressed in the Special Area Plan Overlay District, the proposed Special Use Permit appears to be compatible with the intent of the SAPOD. In addition, the size of the parcel, 1.457 acres, makes it more conducive to the more intense medical office use than one of the smaller lots with a more residential design. Based on the compatibility of permitted uses within the OF, Office zoning district of the Unified Development Code (UDC), and the permitted uses under the Uses Subject to a Special Use Permit of the Special Area Plan Overlay District , the requested Special Use Permit is appropriate for a property zoned for office use located with in the Special Area Plan Overlay District along Williams Drive Vice-chair Milburn invited the applicant. Kerry Russell, representing the applicant stated he will be glad to answer questions. Vice-chair Milburn opened the public Hearing. No one came forward. The public hearing was closed. Motion by McMichael to recommend approval of a Special Use Permit to allow for a dental office in the Williams Drive Special Plan District at Longhorn Crossing, Lot 1. Second by Lawson. (5-0) 6.Staff presentation and update regarding the status of the proposed Williams Drive Gateway Redevelopment project and pending Mixed Use rezoning. (VK) A verbal report was given by Valerie Kreger to the Commissioners. Mr. Yantis, Assistant City Manager added that he believes this will possibly be the main starting point for the redevelopment of the area. Commissioners asked how long the city sees this project will take. Staff stated it could very well take 20 to 50 or possibly 100 years into the future. Jim Caskey, Georgetown citizen, stated he is very concerned with his property when the time comes that he may have to sell it and will not be able to get a good market value. Commissioners asked staff to be very cautious with the development we will be allowing. 7.Discussion on the 2008-2009 Unified Development Code (UDC) annual update process, including inviting the Planning and Zoning Commissioners to attend a joint workshop on October 27, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. with City Council, UDC Task Force, and staff to discuss the UDC amendment list. City Council will hold a joint workshop with a newly appointed UDC task force and P&Z Planning Commissioners are encouraged to attend this meeting. Elizabeth Cook, Director gave a verbal report and stated a more detailed information will be presented during the next P&Z meeting, scheduled for November 4 th . Comments from Director. No comments Comments from Commissioners. No comments Motion to adjourn 7:17 p.m. Notice of Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday,,,, September 2, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 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: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Sarah Milburn, Vice Chair; Marlene McMichael, Secretary; Patrick Lawson, Don Padfield, Clare Easley and Chris Damon. 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 August 5, 2008, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3.Consideration and Possible Action on a Preliminary Plat for 2.03 acres in the Foy Survey to be known as Sun City Georgetown Fire Station #2, located on Pedernales Falls Drive. (JM) PP-2008-013 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Sept22008/PP-2008-013.pdf Regular Agenda 4.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning to amend the Development Plan for the Estrella Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (PUD) with a base district of C-1, Local Commercial, located at 4909 Williams Drive, near the corner of Estrella Crossing and Williams Drive. (CB) REZ-2008-012 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Sept22008/REZ-2008-012.pdf 5.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to RS, Residential Single-Family District for 277.245 acres in the Foy Survey, to be known as Sun City Cowan Creek Golf Course, located at various locations in the northwest portion of the Sun City development. (JM) REZ-2008-013 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Sept22008/REZ-2008-013.pdf 6.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District with a CN, Neighborhood Commercial Base District, for 2.03 acres in the Foy Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown Fire Station #2, located on Pedernales Falls Drive. (JM) REZ-2008-014 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Sept22008/REZ-2008-014.pdf 7.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Special Use Permit for an accessory residential unit in the Morrow Addition, Block E (NW/PT) located at 1237 Main Street. (RW) SUP-2008-004 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Sept22008/SUP-2008-004.pdf 8.POSTPONED - Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning from RS, Residential Single-Family, TF, Two Family, C-1, Local Commercial, OF, Office and C-3, General Commercial Districts to MU, Mixed Use District for approximately 86 acres, including the following parcels of land - 22.1301 acres in the N. Porter Survey (including Tracts 1, 2, 5, 29, 58 and 81); Lots 1-36 (3.08 ac.), Block 1, Lots 1-20 (1.6793 ac.), Block 2, Lots 1-39 (3.2034 ac.), Block 3, and 0.172 acres (Roadway-Texas Dr.) of the Country Club Estates Subdivision; Lot 1 (4.02 ac.) of the F.T.B. Commercial Number One Subdivision; Lots 15(S/PT), 16(N/PT), 16(S/PT) and 17 (totaling 1.876 ac.), Block 4, and Lots 1(E/PT), 1(W/PT), 2 and 3 (totaling 4.975 ac.), Block 7, of the Gabriel Heights Subdivision; Lots 1A and 1B (totaling 0.4199 ac.), of the Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block 7, Gabriel Heights Subdivision; Lot 1 (16.161 ac.) of the McCoy School Subdivision; Lot 1 (6.0 ac.), Block 1, of the N. B. Acres Subdivision; Lot 1 (8.46 ac.) of the Northwest Crossing Subdivision; Lots 1(N/PT) and 1(S/PT) (totaling 5.3435 ac.), Block 1, of the Riverview Mall Subdivision; Lot 1 (0.56 ac.) of the T.A.A.F. Subdivision; and various public roadways. This area is known as the Williams Drive Gateway, located along the west side of Interstate Highway 35 from approximately the San Gabriel River (North Fork) north to Northwest Boulevard . (VK) REZ-2008-015 9.Comments from Director. 10.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 _________________, 2008, 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 2, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , September 2, 2008. Members Present: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Marlene McMichael, Secretary; Patrick Lawson, Don Padfield, Clare Easley and Chris Damon. Members Absent: Sarah Milburn Staff Present: Elizabeth Cook, Director, Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner, Carla Benton, Planner; Robbie Wyler, Historic Planner; David Munk, City Engineer; Trish Carls, City Attorney and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary. Minutes Regular Meeting Chair Gibbs called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair Gibbs stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a speaker form to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address the Commission once for each item, for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins. 1.Action from Executive Session. There was not an Executive Session. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Commission may act on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may request that any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and Zoning Commission's approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff recommendation described in the report, unless otherwise noted. 2.Consideration and possible approval of the Minutes of the August 5, 2008 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3.Consideration and Possible Action on a Preliminary Plat for 2.03 acres in the Foy Survey to be known as Sun City Georgetown Fire Station #2, located on Pedernales Falls Drive . (JM) PP-2008-013 Motion by Padfield to approve the Consent agenda including the August 5, 2008 minutes. Second by Lawson. Approved. (6-0) Regular Agenda Chair Gibbs announced the agenda item for rezone for the Williams Drive Gateway has been postponed. 4.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning to amend the Development Plan for the Estrella Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (PUD) with a base district of C-1, Local Commercial, located at 4909 Williams Drive, near the corner of Estrella Crossing and Williams Drive. (CB) REZ-2008-012 Staff report given by Carla Benton. The proposed amendment to the Development Plan would expand the residential component of the mixed-use project to add the potential for senior housing, nursing or convalescent home or another type of ‘single building’ senior housing. In conjunction with this proposed amendment, the PUD requirement for pedestrian connectivity would be maintained throughout the property through the use of sidewalks and pedestrian walking paths around the nursing, convalescent or senior housing facility, which acts as an amenity for employees, residents and visitors. Due to the atypical building design for the proposed facility, an amendment is proposed for the senior housing use to be allowed without meeting the C-1 build-to requirement. The cylindrical design of the facility does not lend itself to the build-to design, but the applicant reports that it is very efficient and desirable for this particular use. Although this development predates the Heritage Tree ordinance, the design of the building and site lends itself well to the preservation of the many trees located on this lot. The proposed site design has preserved four (4) Heritage Trees and 224 total trees. To off-set the impact of amending the overall project design for this particular use, the site is designed to locate as much of the parking away from the front of the site as possible. However, because of the need for convalescent and patient access to the front of the building, a small amount of parking is located near the front door, but away from the front streetscape along Williams Drive. Additional driveway access has been proposed for Lot 4 onto Williams Drive, subject to the approval of the City’s Engineer. As proposed, required driveway separation has been met and the driveway on the adjacent Lot 3 is right in and right out only. However, the City wants to reserve the right to consider making this driveway right in and right out only in the future in response to any adverse traffic impacts. Adverse impacts would be considered to be more than three accidents in a twelve month period at the entrance to this site, caused by this full access driveway. This PUD amendment also proposes a freestanding monument sign at the entry to Lot 4, in addition to the monument sign allowed on Lot 3, for a total of two (2) freestanding monument signs along Williams Drive. A wall sign on a central fountain or water feature in front of the senior housing facility is proposed . Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak. Brent Hammond, Austin Civil Engineering stated he will be glad to answer questions. Chair Gibbs opened the Public hear. No one came forward the public hearing was closed Motion by Damon to conduct the Public Hearing and recommend to the City Council Approval of the Rezoning to amend the Development Plan for the Estrella Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (PUD) with a Base District of C-1. Second Lawson. Approved (5-0) McMichael recused herself. 5.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to RS, Residential Single-Family District for 277.245 acres in the Foy Survey, to be known as Sun City Cowan Creek Golf Course, located at various locations in the northwest portion of the Sun City development. (JM) REZ-2008-013 Staff report given by Elizabeth Cook This application is a rezoning for the third Sun City golf course named Cowan Creek. The location for the golf course stretches from Sun City Blvd along Cool Springs Way and south along the future Pedernales Falls Drive. The rezoning to RS, Residential Single-Family will allow the recreational use of golf. Much of the course is already completed with plans to open some time this fall. A golf maintenance facility and amenity center/clubhouse associated with this course are already under construction and will be open and operational, in various stages, during the next few months. Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak. Peter Verdikio representing Sun City stated he will be glad to answer questions. Chair Gibbs opened the Public hear. No one came forward the public hearing was closed. Motion by Padfield to conduct the required Public Hearing and Recommend Approval of the Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to RS, Residential Single-Family District for 277.245 acres in the Foy Survey, to be known as the Sun City Cowan Creek Golf Course. Second by McMichael . Approved. (6-0). 6.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District with a CN, Neighborhood Commercial Base District, for 2.03 acres in the Foy Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown Fire Station #2, located on Pedernales Falls Drive. (JM) REZ-2008-014 Staff report given by Elizabeth Cook. This preliminary plat is submitted concurrently with a rezoning for this site from AG, Agriculture to PUD, Planned Unit Development. The subdivision is necessary to provide access and utilities to the property. Temporary construction trailers will be located on the site until the City of Georgetown is prepared to build a new fire station here, which will serve Sun City and surrounding developments. It is a one lot subdivision that will utilize City of Georgetown water, wastewater and electricity and extend Pedernales Falls to the western edge of the site. In addition, the PUD development plan details the standards for the temporary facility and the future fire station in order to meet the needs of both facilities. A Site Plan application for the temporary trailers has been submitted to the City for review and can be approved and completed only after the zoning and plat for this site is approved. A Zoning application is running concurrently with the plat. Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak. Peter Verdikio 12357 Riata Trace Pkwy representing Sun City stated he will be glad to answer questions. Chair Gibbs opened the Public hear. No one came forward the public hearing was closed Motion by Padfield to recommend to City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat for 2.03 acres in the Foy Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown Fire Station #2, located on Pedernales Falls Drive. Second Lawson. Approved. (6-0) 7.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Special Use Permit for an accessory residential unit in the Morrow Addition, Block E (NW/PT) located at 1237 Main Street. (RW) SUP-2008-004 Staff report given by Robbie Wyler. The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow for an accessory residential unit. The unit will be located within an existing accessory structure on the property that currently includes a garage and storage space that once held living quarters. The property owner wants to re-establish the living quarters within the building to provide for visiting family and friends. There are no plans for any structural expansion aside from two new dormers being placed above the garage doors that will face Main Street. The living quarters will not be used for rental purposes. At this time, no Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) approval is needed from the Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC). Based on the Unified Development Code (UDC), the requested Special Use Permit is appropriate for the property. A property zoned Residential Single-Family allows for an accessory residential unit with the condition that the accessory unit has an approved Special Use Permit to ensure that the proposed use does not negatively affect the surrounding properties. The subject building once had living quarters, but has been used for storage for an undetermined number of years. Due to this, a SUP is required so that the use for living quarters can be re-established within the building. The project will not involve the expansion any structures or create new uses for the property. The intent of the additional living space is to provide extra space for family and friends. In addition to the Special Use Permit, Inspection Services will be reviewing the project to ensure that the building has all the proper permits related to the proposed use and renovation. Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak. Applicant was not present. Chair Gibbs opened the Public hear. No one came forward the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Easley stated she feels this application is not appropriate for the downtown area. Motion by Easley for denial of the Special Use Permit for an accessory residential unit for 1237 S. Main Street. There was not a Second. Motion by McMichael to recommend approval of a Special Use Permit for an accessory residential unit for 1237 S. Main Street. Second by Lawson. Approved. (5-1) Easley 8.Comments from Director. Ed Polasek gave a presentation for CARTS. Ed gave a brief report on the road bonds. Maps were shown to Commissioners. P&Z Commissioners asked for Ed to attend the November P&Z meeting and to add it to the agenda. Liz Cook announce that Valerie Kreger received a promotion from Planner III to Principal Planner. 9.Comments from Commissioners. Commissioner congratulated Valerie on her promotions. Motion to adjourn at 7:01 Notice of Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday,,,, August 5, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 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: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Sarah Milburn, Vice Chair; Marlene McMichael, Secretary; Patrick Lawson, Don Padfield Clare Easley and Chris Damon. 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 July 21, 2008, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 10.06 acres in the L.P. Dyches Survey, to be known as Kamran Estates, located on FM 3405 at Russell Park Road. (CB) PP-2008-011 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/August52008/PP-2008-011.pdf 4.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 25.64 acres in the F. Foy Survey, also known as a portion of North Lake Estates (Unrecorded), Section E, Block 1, Lot 6, to be known as Oakland Park Subdivision, located northeast of FM 2338 and North of Arrowhead Road. (CB) PP-2008-012 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/August52008/PP-2008-012.pdf 5.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 72.89 acres in the J. Thompson Survey, to be known as Weir Ranch, located on FM 2238 west of Riverview Drive . (CB) PP-2006-037 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/August52008/PP-2006-037.pdf 6.Consideration and possible action on a plat Vacation of N. B. Acres subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1, being 5.999 acres located at the southwest corner of Northwest Boulevard and IH 35. (VK) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/August52008/VACATE-2008.pdf Regular Agenda 7.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District with a base zoning district of MF, Multifamily for 39.996 acres in the David Wright Survey, also known as Wesleyan Homes Senior Community, located on Williams Drive. (VK) REZ-2008-009 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/August52008/REZ-2008-009.pdf 8.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to C-3, General Commercial District for 10.47 acres in the Wright Survey, to be known as Buc-ee’s Commercial Tract, located at Airport Boulevard and Lakeway Drive. (VK) REZ-2008-010 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/August52008/REZ-2008-010.pdf 9.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from C-3, General Commercial District to C-1, Local Commercial District for 0.634 acres being Lot 5, Block 2, Highland Park Revised Subdivision, also known as City of Georgetown Municipal Complex Parking Improvements, located along Industrial Avenue. (VK) REZ-2008-011 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/August52008/PP-2008-011.pdf 10.Consideration and possible action on 2030 Comprehensive Plan implementation. For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/August52008/2030CompPlan.pdf 11.Receive an update on the proposed CARTS bus service and other public transportation options. 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 _________________, 2008, 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 5, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , August 5, 2008. Members Present: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Sarah Milburn, Vice Chair; Marlene McMichael, Secretary; Patrick Lawson and Don Padfield Members Absent: Clare Easley and Chris Damon. Staff Present: Elizabeth Cook, Director, Carla Benton, Planner; Valerie Kreger, Planner; Jordan Maddox, Planner; David Munk, City Engineer; Jennifer Bills, Housing Coordinator; Trish Carls, City Attorney and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary. Minutes Regular Meeting Chair Gibbs called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. and Don Padfield led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair Gibbs stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a speaker form to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address the Commission once for each item, for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins. 1.Action from Executive Session. There was not an Executive Session. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Commission may act on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may request that any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and Zoning Commission's approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff recommendation described in the report, unless otherwise noted. 2.Consideration of the Minutes of the July 21, 2008, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 10.06 acres in the L.P. Dyches Survey, to be known as Kamran Estates, located on FM 3405 at Russell Park Road. (CB) PP-2008-011 4.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 25.64 acres in the F. Foy Survey, also known as a portion of North Lake Estates (Unrecorded ), Section E, Block 1, Lot 6, to be known as Oakland Park Subdivision, located northeast of FM 2338 and North of Arrowhead Road. (CB) PP-2008-012 5.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 72.89 acres in the J. Thompson Survey, to be known as Weir Ranch, located on FM 2243 west of Riverview Drive. (CB) PP-2006-037 6.Consideration and possible action on a plat Vacation of N. B. Acres subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1, being 5.999 acres located at the southwest corner of Northwest Boulevard and IH 35. (VK) Motion by Padfield to approve the Consent agenda including the July 21, 2008 minutes. Second by Lawson. Approved. (5-0) Regular Agenda 7.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District with a base zoning district of MF, Multifamily for 39.996 acres in the David Wright Survey, also known as Wesleyan Homes Senior Community, located on Williams Drive. (VK) REZ-2008-009 Staff report given by Valerie Kreger. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from AG District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District with a base zoning district of MF, Multifamily. The applicant is seeking the PUD in order to develop a community campus that will allow a variety of living facilities and amenities. The applicant proposes a variety of uses and the Planned Unit Development zoning designation is needed to allow flexibility in the Unified Development Code (UDC) standards. The submitted Development Plan for the PUD proposes a mix of age restricted uses including independent living, assisted living, nursing, and day care and wellness services. As mentioned, the MF zoning district will be the base zoning district for the project, with deviations as outlined below. The goal of the applicant is to create a cohesive community that offers multiple levels of living assistance within the same development for the aging population of Georgetown. The project as proposed will start with and focus around an independent living retirement center, which has already been constructed on the property prior to its annexation into the City . This living center offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residence units with group dining and activity facilities. The following phase will include duplex cottages as well as an assisted living center to offer the community a continuum of living care within the same development. Additional duplex cottages and nursing homes, which will offer the final level of care within the same development , will follow in a final phase . Additionally, an adult daycare and a wellness center, providing health and exercise opportunities, will be added and be open to both the residents and the general public. An amenity center will also be provided for the residents. This property is identified as Mixed Use Neighborhood Center transitioning to Low Density Residential on the 2030 Future Land Use Plan. The residential land use categories on the Future Land Use Map designate areas that are intended to be used in the future for residential development. The Low Density Residential category in particular accommodates a density between 1.1 and 3 dwelling units per acre. The front of the property is classified as Mixed-Use Neighborhood Center. The mixed use categories of the 2030 Land Use Plan are intended to provide a mix of uses either within the same building or within the same site. The Neighborhood Center mixed use should have minimum impact on the surrounding residential uses and may also include stand-alone high density residential development on site. The PUD, Planned Unit Development District is intended to allow flexibility in planning and designing for unique or environmentally sensitive properties which are to be developed in accordance with a common development scheme of planned associations of uses. PUD zoning is designed to accommodate various types of development, such as multiple housing developments, neighborhood and community shopping centers, professional and administrative areas and other uses or a combination or mix of uses. Staff recommends approval of the zoning change of the project that may include an additional food service facility and dining room. Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak Chris Spence, President of Wesleyan Nursing Home 101 Riverwood, Georgetown stated he will be glad to answer questions. Gaylen Laing, Architect for Wesleyan Home gave a more detail description of the project. Chair Gibbs opened the Public Hearing Craig Sydney, 304 West Esperada. Several adjacent property owners jointly voiced concerns with the traffic and light directly in their backyard also stated there is a dumpster behind her house and noisy at 6:00 a.m. when they pick up the trash. Chair Gibbs closed the public hearing. The applicant stated they will move the recycled bin to another area. The architect stated the traffic will be a minimum due to being a senior living and green lighting will be put in place. Motion by McMichael to recommend to the City Council Approval of a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District with a base zoning district of MF, Multifamily for 39.996 acres out of the David Wright Survey, also known as Wesleyan Homes Senior Community, located on Williams Drive on the condition that road on portion of the property be moved in order to comply with the fifty foot buffer. Second by Lawson. Approved. (5-0) 8.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to C-3, General Commercial District for 10.47 acres in the Wright Survey, to be known as Buc-ee’s Commercial Tract, located at Airport Boulevard and Lakeway Drive. (VK) REZ-2008-010. Staff report given by Valerie Kreger. The site contains approximately 10.47 acres located at the northeast corner of Lakeway Drive and Airport Road (see Exhibit A). The existing zoning of the property is AG, Agriculture and currently the site is undeveloped. The tract is designated as Employment Center bordering on a Community Commercial Node on the 2030 Future Land Use Plan. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from the AG District to the C-3, General Commercial District . Per the submitted letter of intent , the applicant is seeking the rezoning in order to develop commercial uses including general retail and restaurant services. The property was annexed into the City’s limits on November 28, 2006, (Ord. No. 2006-131 & 2006-133) and assigned the standard interim/holding zoning district of AG. The adjacent property to the east will be part of the same development and was granted C-3 zoning in June, 2008. Lakeway Drive is proposed to be re-aligned to allow for a safer and more direct crossing of IH 35. Additional right-of-way, which the applicant is accounting for, will be needed from this tract for that re-alignment. Also, additional right-of-way will be required of this tract for future Airport Road improvements. Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak. Kelly Green, Bury and Partners stated she will be glad to answer questions. Chair Gibbs opened the public Hearing. Mr. David Roger, 2030 Airpot Blvd., asked if his property will be affected by taxes. Valerie Kreger stated he should contact the County Appraisal office. Chair Gibbs closed the public Hearing. Motion by Milburn to recommend to the City council Approval of a Rezoning from AG , Agriculture District to C-3, General Commercial District for 10.47 acres in the Wright Survey, to be known as Buc-ee’s Commercial Tract, located at Airport Road and Lakeway Drive. Second by Lawson. Approved. (4-0) McMichael absent during vote. 9.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from C-3, General Commercial District to C-1, Local Commercial District for 0.634 acres being Lot 5, Block 2, Highland Park Revised Subdivision, also known as City of Georgetown Municipal Complex Parking Improvements, located along Industrial Avenue. (VK) REZ-2008-011 Staff report given by Valerie Kreger. The approximately 0.634 acre site is located on the north side of Industrial Avenue, west of the Georgetown Municipal Complex (see Exhibit A). The property, currently undeveloped, has an existing zoning classification of C-3, General Commercial District. The Future Land Use map identifies this location as Mixed Use Neighborhood Center. The City of Georgetown is proposing a rezoning from the C-3 District to the C-1 District, which will be a decrease in the intensity of uses allowed. The City intends to construct an off-site parking lot to serve the nearby City offices. Currently, overflow parking for the Georgetown Municipal Complex consists of parallel parking on both sides of Industrial Avenue. The C-3 District requires a 25-foot front building setback in which parking is not allowed. Without a change in zoning or a variance, the lot does not provide adequate developable area for a non-residential use. This site sits just off the very southern end of a dead-end (blocked off) Highland Drive, but the only driveway access will be from Industrial Avenue. Along with the rezoning, the City is in the process of abandoning Highland Drive, further eliminating any possibility of future connection to Industrial Avenue. The requested zoning district of C-1 is appropriate given the 2030 Land Use designation of Mixed Use Neighborhood Center and Employment Center. The site’s Mixed Use Neighborhood Center land use designation supports smaller areas of mixed commercial use within existing and new neighborhoods, allowing for corner stores, small grocery, coffee shops, personal services, professional offices, and non-commercial uses such as churches, schools and upper story residential. The Employment Center designation supports well planned, larger scale employment and business activities. The C-1 District is intended to provide areas for commercial and retail activities that primarily serve residential areas , but are not appropriate along residential streets or collectors . The district permits community service, educational, governmental and medical facilities, and restaurants, offices, retail sales and personal services. Staff recommends approval of the zoning change. Chair Gibbs invited the Applicant to speak. Since this is a City Project, staff reported. Chair Gibbs opened the public hearing. Bill Par, 202 West 24th voiced concern about the fencing and drainage. Raul Rodriguez, from the engineering firm stated a privacy fence will be added, and a detention pond will be in place. The public hearing was closed. Motion by Milburn to recommend to the City council Approval of a Rezoning from C-3, General Commercial District to C-1, Local Commercial District for approximately 0.634 acres described as Lot 5, Block 2, Highland Park Revised Subdivision, also known as City of Georgetown Municipal Complex Parking Improvements, located along Industrial Avenue. Second by Padfield. Approved. (5-0) 10.Consideration and possible action on 2030 Comprehensive Plan implementation. Staff report by Jordan Maddox. Jordan gave copy of the 2030 Plan and reviewed with Commissioners. Motion by Padfield to recommend to City Council the proposed order of remaining 2030 Plan elements. Second by Milburn. Approved. (5-0) 11.Receive an update on the proposed CARTS bus service and other public transportation options. Director Cook gave a handout to Commissioners regarding the CARTS proposal. Ed Polasak is scheduled to provide a transportation review at the next P&Z meeting. The City Council decided not to include this project on 2008-2009 year’s budget. This project will be reviewed for 2009-2010 budget year. 12.Comments from Director. NA 13.Comments from Commissioners. Mr. Padfield asked for maps of Georgetown for the Commission. Motion to adjourn Notice of Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Monday,,,, July 21, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Monday, July 21, 2008 at 06:00 PM in the Williamson Conference Room, GMC Builidng located at 300-1 Industrial Ave., Georgetown, Texas 78626 If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Planning and Zoning Commission Members: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Sarah Milburn, Vice Chair; Marlene McMichael, Secretary; Patrick Lawson, Don Padfield, Clare Easley and Chris Damon. 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 June 3, 2008 and June 19, 2008 meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 5.182 acres out of the J. Fish Survey, to be known as Woodlake, Phase 6 located on Williams Dr. at Woodlake Dr. (CB) PP-2008-010 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/July212008/PP-2008-010.pdf 4.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 37.512 acres in the L. Dyches Survey to be known as Georgetown South Industrial Park, located at 100 Snead Drive. (CB) PP-2008-009 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/July212008/PP-2008-009.pdf 5.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 36.956 acres in the B.C. Low Survey to be known as Teravista, Section 313, located near the intersection of Westinghouse Road and FM 1460. (PP-2008-007) (CB) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/July212008/PP-2008-007.pdf Regular Agenda 6.Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat for the Resubdivision of 2nd Revised Map of Eubank Addition, Block 4, Lot 9, located at 1813 S. Main St. (CB) FP-2008-027 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/July212008/FP-2008-027.pdf 7.Public Hearing and possible action on a Special Use Permit for potential uses within the Tamiro Plaza Phase 1 building for City of Georgetown, Block 27, Lot 1-8, also known as Tamiro Plaza, located at 501 S. Austin Ave. ( RW) SUP-2008-003 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/July212008/SUP-2008-003.pdf 8.Consideration and possible action to change the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting schedule to include two(2) meetings per month. 9.Comments from Director. 10.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 _________________, 2008, 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 Monday, July 21, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Monday , July 21, 2008. Members Present: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Sarah Milburn, Vice Chair; Marlene McMichael, Secretary; Patrick Lawson, Don Padfield, Clare Easley and Chris Damon. Members Absent: Staff Present: Elizabeth Cook, Director, Carla Benton, Planner; Robbie Wyler, Downtown Historic Planner and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary. Minutes Regular Meeting Chair Gibbs called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Chair Gibbs stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a speaker form to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address the Commission once for each item, for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins. 1.Action from Executive Session. There was not an Executive Session. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Commission may act on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may request that any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and Zoning Commission's approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff recommendation described in the report, unless otherwise noted. 2.Consideration of the Minutes of the June 3, 2008 and June 19, 2008 meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 5.182 acres out of the J. Fish Survey, to be known as Woodlake, Phase 6 located on Williams Dr. at Woodlake Dr. (CB) PP-2008-010 4.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 37.512 acres in the L. Dyches Survey to be known as Georgetown South Industrial Park, located at 100 Snead Drive. (CB) PP-2008-009 5.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 36.956 acres in the B.C. Low Survey to be known as Teravista, Section 313, located near the intersection of Westinghouse Road and FM 1460. (PP-2008-007) (CB) Motion by Padfield to approve the consent agenda including the June 3 , 2008 and June 19, 2008 minutes. Second by Milburn. Approved. (6-0) Regular Agenda 6.Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat for the Resubdivision of 2 nd Revised Map of Eubank Addition, Block 4, Lot 9, located at 1813 S. Main St. (CB) FP-2008-027 At this time Claire Easley arrived. Staff report given by Carla Benton. As proposed, the applicant would develop the existing residential lot into to two residential lots. The existing lot contains approximately 12,240 square feet or 0.281 acres. The lot width is greater than 60 feet, but varies from front to back . The lot depth is approximately 200 feet from Main Street to the alley in the rear that intersects with 18 th Street. Each proposed residential lot will contain in excess of 6,000 square feet with dimensions of approximately 62 to 64 feet by 100 feet. The Unified Development Code provides for a minimum residential lot size of 5,500 square feet with a minimum lot width of 45 feet. Residential lots within the immediate area vary in size from 3,400 square feet to 13,000 square feet, which is typical of the diversity in the Old Town residential areas. The proposed redevelopment meets the requirements of the Unified Development Code for single family residential lots. Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak. Lynn Haag, Steger and Bizzell Engineering Inc. Georgetown, stated he will be glad to answer any questions. Chair Gibbs opened the public hearing, no one came forward to speak the public hearing was closed. Motion by Milburn to approve Final Plat for the Resubdivision of 2 nd Revised Map of Eubank Addition, Block 4, Lot 9. Second by McMichael . Approved. ( 7-0) 7.Public Hearing and possible action on a Special Use Permit for potential uses within the Tamiro Plaza Phase 1 building for City of Georgetown , Block 27, Lot 1-8, also known as Tamiro Plaza, located at 501 S. Austin Ave. ( RW) SUP-2008-003 Staff report given by Robbie Wyler. The property is located at the southeast corner of Austin Avenue and 5 th Street and is currently under construction to be a multi-use building. It has an existing zoning classification of MU-DT, Mixed Use Downtown, and a Future Land Use of Specialty Area Mixed Use . The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to have the option for a variety of uses within the structure. Approval of the SUP would allow marketing to various future tenants. The potential uses requiring a SUP that the owner is requesting are as follows: Rehabilitation Center (Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy) Convalescent Home Nursing Home Geriatric/Psychiatric Residential Treatment Center Cosmetic Surgery Specialty Hospital (Cosmetic Surgical Center) Geropsych Hospital (Mental Health Clinic for Seniors) Based on the Unified Development Code (UDC), the requested Special Use Permit is appropriate for the property. A property zoned Mixed Use Downtown (MU-DT) is intended to provide a location for a mix of land uses including general commercial and retail activities, office as well as single and multi-family residential in the downtown area. The uses listed above are classified as being group living, institutional or medical facilities. Per the UDC, group living consists of a residential occupancy of a structure by a group of people that does not meet the definition of Household Living. Tenancy is usually arranged on a monthly or longer basis. Generally, Group Living structures have a common eating area for residents, and the residents may receive care, training or treatment. Such uses are allowed with a Special Use Permit on a property zoned MU-DT.Per the UDC, institutions provide treatment of those with psychiatric, alcohol, or drug problems, and transient housing related to social service programs and can have such uses as exclusive care and treatment for psychiatric, alcohol, or drug problems, where patients are residents, group homes for the physically disable, mental retarded, or emotionally disturbed that are not considered single-family residences (7 or more residents), group homes for drug and alcohol treatment, soup kitchens, transient lodging or shelters for the homeless or treatment centers. Such uses are allowed with a Special Use Permit on a property zoned MU-DT. Again, per the UDC, medical facilities are to provide medical or surgical care to patients possibly offering overnight stay. Such uses would include but are not limited to blood plasma donation centers, hospitals, medical and dental clinics and medical centers. A medical facility is also allowed for a property zoned MU-DT with a Special Use Permit. In addition to the Special Use Permit, Building Inspection Services will be reviewing the uses to ensure that the building has all the proper permits related to the proposed uses. Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak, Francisco Choi, Tamiro Ventures, Ltd., 501 S. Austin Avenue stated that times are tough, but healthcare seems to be stable and he is asking for flexibility for this project. Chair Gibbs opened the public hearing. James Ramsey, Stonehenge in Round Rock stated he will have an upscale restaurant located on the third floor and feels this flexibility will greatly benefit Mr. Choi’s project. Chair Gibbs closed the public hearing. Motion by McMichael to recommend to City Council approval of a Special Use Permit for potential uses within the Tamiro Plaza Phase 1 building as noted below : Rehabilitation Center (Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy) 2.Convalescent Home 3.Nursing Home Geriatric/Psychiatric Residential Treatment Center Cosmetic Surgery Specialty Hospital (Cosmetic Surgical Center) Geropsych Hospital (Mental Health Clinic for Seniors) Second by Padfield. Approved. (5-2) Easley & Lawson opposed 8.Consideration and possible action to change the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting schedule to have two (2) meetings per month. Elizabeth Cook stated this item was added to the agenda so Commissioners could discuss the possibility of having two regular meetings per month. There was discussion on the item. Commissioner Milburn indicated that she did not know what problem would be solved by meeting twice a month. Commissioners indicated that the reasons for two meetings a month have not been fully justified. The Commissioners agreed that they would rather keep their current practice of meeting once a month. They agreed to have extra meetings on an “as needed” basis. The Planning and Zoning Commission took no formal action on the item. 9.Comments from Director. No Comment 10.Comments from Commissioners. Commissioners asked for information on public transportation. Liz Cook stated CARTS did not make the budget for next year. The Commissioners asked for Ed Polasek to attend the next P&Z meeting to give an update on public transportation. Motion to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Notice of Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday,,,, June 19, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Thursday, June 19, 2008 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: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Sarah Milburn, Vice Chair; Marlene McMichael, Secretary; Patrick Lawson, Don Padfield Clare Easley and Chris Damon. 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. Regular Agenda 2. Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to modify the 2030 Plan Overall Transportation Plan related to the removal of a future Major Collector (Snead Drive) between Cooperative Way and South Austin Avenue. CPA-2008-002 (EP) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/June192008/CPA-2008-002.pdf 3.Comments from Director. 4.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 _________________, 2008, 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,,,, June 3, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 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: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Sarah Milburn, Vice Chair; Marlene McMichael, Secretary; Patrick Lawson, Don Padfield Clare Easley and Chris Damon. 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 May 6, 2008, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 18.17 acres in the N. Porter Survey to be known as Two Rivers, located at 103 North Austin Avenue. PP-2008-006 (CB) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/June32008/PP-2008-006.pdf 4.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 18.75 acres in the I. Donegan Survey to be known as 4400 West LLC Subdivision, located at 4400 West SH 29. PP-2008-008 (CB) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/June32008/PP-2008-008.pdf 5.Consideration and possible action on a Site Plan for Serenada Country Estates, Unit 1, Lot 3, located at 3817 Williams Drive. SP-2008-020 (CB) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/June32008/SP-2008-020.pdf Regular Agenda 6.Presentation and discussion by Paul Brandenburg, City Manager, on the option to change the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting schedule to have two (2) meetings per month. 7.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning for 33.76 acres in the J. Fish and D. Wright Survey from OF, Office to C-1, Local Commercial and from OF, Office to MF, Multifamily, located near in the intersection of Shell Road and Williams Drive. REZ-2008-008 (CB) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/June32008/REZ-2008-008.pdf 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 _________________, 2008, 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 6, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 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: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Sarah Milburn, Vice Chair; Marlene McMichael, Secretary; Patrick Lawson, Don Padfield, Clare Easley, Chris Damon. 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 April 1, 2008, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Regular Agenda 3.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning to amend the Development Plan for a PUD, Planning Unit Development District for 104.95 acres in the Clement Stubblefield Survey known as Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Amended Plat of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lots 2 & 8, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lot 4, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lot 4B, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision , Block A, Lot 4C, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lots 5, 6 and 9, located in the 1000 Block of W. University Ave. (CB) REZ-2008-005 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/May52008/REZ-2008-005.pdf 4.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning for 72.89 acres in the Thompson Survey, to be known as Weir Ranch from AG, Agricultural and RS, Residential Single Family to C-1, Local Commercial and RS, Residential Single Family, located on FM 2243 west of Riverview Drive . (CB) REZ-2008-006 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/May52008/REZ-2008-006.pdf 5.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezone from TF to MU-DT for Lost Addition, Block 66, 0.191 acres, to be known as The Gilmer Office Building, located at 1102 Rock Street. (RW) REZ -2008-007 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/May52008/REZ-2008-007.pdf 6.Public Hearing and possible action on a Special Use Permit for office use in a residentially zoned area at Montgomery Addition, Block 1, Lots 10 and 11, located at 1903 S. Austin Ave.(RW) SUP-2008-002 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/May52008/SUP-2008-002.pdf 7.Comments from Director. Possible special meeting in June. 8.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 _________________, 2008, 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 6, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , May 6, 2008. Members Present: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Sarah Milburn, Vice Chair; Marlene McMichael, Secretary; Patrick Lawson, Don Padfield, Clare Easley and Chris Damon. Members Absent: Staff Present: Elizabeth Cook, Interim Director, Carla Benton, Planner; Valerie Kreger, Planner; Jordan Maddox, Planner; David Munk, City Engineer; Jennifer Bills, Housing Coordinator; Robbie Wyler, Historic Planner; Trish Carls, City Attorney and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary Minutes Regular Meeting Chair Gibbs called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair Gibbs stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a speaker form to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address the Commission once for each item, for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins. Action from Executive Session. There was not an Executive Session. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Commission may act on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may request that any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and Zoning Commission's approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff recommendation described in the report, unless otherwise noted. Consideration and possible approval of the Minutes of the April 1, 2008 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion by Padfield to approve the Consent agenda including the March 4,2008 and April 1, 2008 minutes. Second by Milburn. Approved. (6-0) Regular Agenda Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning to amend the Development Plan for a PUD, Planning Unit Development District for 104.95 acres in the Clement Stubblefield Survey known as Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Amended Plat of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lots 2 & 8, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lot 4, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lot 4B, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lot 4C, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lots 5, 6 and 9, located in the 1000 Block of W. University Ave. (CB) REZ-2008-005. Staff report given by Carla Benton. This property is currently developed as Wolf Ranch Shopping Center, located at the intersection of IH 35 and SH 29 West. During the development of the shopping center several areas of clarification with regards to the Master Signage Plan were addressed with staff to facilitate the application of the signage standards of the PUD. It is typical for a Master Sign Plan to incorporate a palette of colors to address approved signage which was omitted from the original PUD. Additionally, Lot 9A, located at the intersection of SH29 and IH35, was the site for the primary Monument Sign for the shopping center. This sign was modified from the original PUD Master Signage Plan and was installed on Lot 9A, which was not included in the PUD at that time. In order to bring the Master Signage Plan up-to-date for the existing signage and establish the needed clarifications, the developer has provided revisions to the Master Signage Plan. These revisions are not changing the existing signage design of the PUD, but bringing the documentation into consistency with the interpretations applied during construction. The Landscape Plan, has been revised to reflect changes made during the development process on proposed preserved and replacement trees. The replacement shade trees have been revised from 502 to 506. The ornamental trees were revised from 220 to 226 to reflect a total of 55 inches of trees removed during construction that were not originally identified for removal. The development remains within their proposed overall percentages for tree preservation. Commission asked if the preservation of the heritage tree was being passed for this application. Carla stated City Council passed the heritage tree preservation. Chair Gibb invited the applicant to speak. Jason Rammel, Sheets & Crossfield, P.C. stated he is here representing the applicant and will be glad to answer any questions. Chair Gibbs opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. The Public Hearing was closed. Motion by MilburnApproval of a Rezoning to amend the Development Plan for a PUD , Planning Unit Development District for 104.95 acres in the Clement Stubblefield Survey known as Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Amended Plat of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lots 2 & 8, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lot 4, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lot 4B, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lot 4C, Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lots 5, 6 and 9. Second by Padfield. Approved. (6-0) At this time Marlene McMichael arrived to attend the meeting. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning for 72.89 acres in the Thompson Survey, to be known as Weir Ranch from AG , Agricultural and RS, Residential Single Family to C-1, Local Commercial and RS, Residential Single Family, located on FM 2243 west of Riverview Drive. (CB) REZ-2008-006 Staff report given by Carla Benton. On July 26, 2005, the City Council approved an ordinance for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change 898.03 acres known as the Weir Charitable Trust Project for an Intensity Level amendment to facilitate a mixed-use plan. The current application for rezoning is the east portion of that larger tract. A request for voluntary annexation and a Preliminary Plat are being processed by separate application for the development of this tract. This application contains 72.89 acres in the J. Thompson Survey to be developed as 167 residential lots and two commercial lots located at the intersection with RM 2243 as it intersects with the future Southwest Bypass. Of the 72.89 acres, 14.756 acres will be dedicated as public parkland along the South San Gabriel River. The applicant is proposing to rezone 60.939 acres from AG, Agricultural to RS, Residential Single-Family. This comprises the land being dedicated as parkland and the 167 residential lots. The remaining 11.951acres is proposed for a change from AG, Agricultural and RS, Residential Single-Family to C-1, Local Commercial. The proposed C-1 area is located at the proposed intersection of the main road entering this section of the development, creating two commercial lots. The 2030 Comprehensive Plan shows this area with a land use designation of Community Commercial. This tract is located adjacent to the future Southwest Bypass, but will not have access to the Bypass or the balance of the larger Community Commercial node. The residential subdivision to the east is buffered by Lyndoch Park. Staff is supportive of the request for the C-1, Local Commercial District zoning. Commission asked about connectivity. Carla stated there will be an elbow in the road. Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak. The applicant was not present. Chair Gibbs opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. The Public Hearing was closed. Motion by Milburn to recommend to City Council approval of a Rezoning for 72.89 acres in the Thompson Survey, to be known as Weir Ranch from AG, Agricultural and RS, Residential Single-Family to C-1, Local Commercial and RS, Residential Single-Family. Second by McMichael. Approved. (7-0) 5.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezone from TF to MU-DT for Lost Addition, Block 66, 0.191 acres, to be known as The Gilmer Office Building, located at 1102 Rock Street. (RW) REZ -2008-007 Staff report given by Robbie Wyler. The proposed rezoning from the TF District to the MU-DT District is to allow a mix of office and residential within the structure. Currently, the owner plans to use the entire structure for office. The existing building can meet all applicable development standards for the MU -DT Zoning District. This site sits within the Downtown Overlay District and is close to other MU-DT zoned properties. The applicant believes the zoning would be more consistent with other uses in the area. The requested zoning district of MU-DT is appropriate given the Future Land Use Map designation of Specialty Mixed Use and the site’s location within the Downtown Overlay District . This land use designation supports office use . The MU-DT District is intended to provide for a mix of land uses in the Downtown Overlay District, including commercial, office and residential. The MU-DT District may be appropriate adjacent to residential and office uses. The owner plans to use the building as the “Gilmer Office Building”. This zoning district also allows the owner to convert the building or part of the building back to residential should she choose to do so . Lynn Haag, Stegar and Bizzell and will be glad to answer any question. He stated parking will be available on 11 th street and will be public parking, not private. Chair Gibbs opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. The Public Hearing was closed. Motion by McMichael to recommend to City Council approval for rezone for Lost Addition, Block 66 from TF, Two-Family to MU-DT, Mixed Use Downtown. Second by Lawson. Approved. (7-0) 6.Public Hearing and possible action on a Special Use Permit for office use in a residentially zoned area at Montgomery Addition, Block 1, Lots 10 and 11, located at 1903 S. Austin Ave.(RW) SUP-2008-002. Staff report given by Robbie Wyler. The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow for office use of the Residential (RS) zoned house. With a Unified Development Code (UDC) amendment on office, council recently adopted Ordinance 2008-08 stating office use is allowed under certain conditions with a Special Use Permit for RS properties adjacent to Commercial properties. UDC Section 5.02.125 has been attached to the report stating the specifications and limitations of such a permit. On April 24, 2008, the proposed Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) to change the site to allow the office was not approved by the Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC). The property is located within the Old Town Historic Overlay District and is required to obtain CDC approval, along with the SUP, for the proposed change to office use. The CDC request included a parking layout for the future business along with the business sign. The owner has stated she will be appealing HARC’s decision on the CDC at the June 10, 2008 City Council meeting. Based on the UDC amendment the requested Special Use Permit is appropriate for the location of the property. A commercial use exists to both the west and south and the property acts as a buffer between the residential Old Town section and the more commercial section of South Austin Avenue. The applicant wants to keep the house and property the same with the exception of adding in the required screened parking, a business sign, a handicap ramp to the rear of the structure as required by ADA and updating lighting to non residential standards. In addition, the proposal includes removing the garage to allow for parking and tree preservation. The owner has worked with staff in preserving as many large trees as possible on the property while at the same time trying to reach the required amount of parking spaces. By keeping the trees, the property will better maintain the residential feel while allowing parking for a future business. All parking will be screened from Austin Avenue as shown on the Site Plan. Commissioners asked staff about parking for the property. Staff stated there will be adequate parking and screening will be covered with shrubbery . Gibbs invited the applicant to speak. Mr. Ions. Attorney representing the applicant reviewed the history of the application located at 1903 S. Austin Ave. Commissioner asked if the property is going to be used for the applicant’s use. Mr. Ions stated he is not sure if the applicant will keep the property and rent it out or sell. Michelle Ledebohm stated she is concerned with preserving Georgetown’s historic downtown and if this application is approved it will set precedence and will continue up South Austin Avenue. Eugenia Harrell, 1304 Olive Street is requesting a denial. Linda Austin, 1009 Elm Street is requesting denial. Susan Ferth, Board of the Georgetown Heritage Society read a letter. Austin Ave. is a gateway to historic Georgetown and needs to be preserved. Nancy Knight representing Historical and Architectural Review Committee read a letter stating their concerns and strongly requesting denial. Carol Rooke, 1001 Church Street is concerned with historic downtown Georgetown. She stated there is plenty of office space that is for lease in Georgetown. Larkin Tom, 502 South Walnut said the integrity of our neighborhood is special and hopes that we do not turn Georgetown into a swiss cheese for office use. Peter Dana, 1101 Walnut Street agrees with previous speakers and feels that out of town realtors are not interested with concerns of the residents. She also ask the Commissioners to please keep old town Georgetown residential. The Public Hearing was closed. The attorney stated the applicant feels she is preserving the historic home located at 1903 S. Austin Ave. Motion by Padfield to recommend to City Council on a Special Use Permit for office use in a residential structure located at 1903 S. Austin Avenue. Second by McMichael. Approved. 5-2 (Easley and Lawson) Comments from Director. Elizabeth Cook discussed a possible special meeting in June. June 19 th or the 26 th . Comments from Commissioners. Clare Easley stated her disappointment with denying the wishes of the neighbors by approving the Special Use Permit for 1903 South Austin Avenue. Motion to adjourn 7:32pm Notice of Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday,,,, April 1, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 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: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Sarah Milburn, Vice Chair; Marlene McMichael, Secretary; Patrick Lawson, Don Padfield, Clare Easley and Chris Damon. 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.) 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 Consent agenda along with the Minutes of the March 4, 2008, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 2.415 acres out of the Frederick Foy Survey, to be known as the Sun City Cowan Creek Golf Maintenance Facility, located along the future Pedernales Falls Drive. (JM) PP-2008-002 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/April12008/PP-2008-002.pdf 4. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 14.39 acres out of the Frederick Foy Survey, to be known as the Sun City Cowan Creek Amenity Center, located on Cool Springs Way. (JM) PP-2008-003 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/April12008/PP-2008-003.pdf 5. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 13.609 acres, being 8.951 acres out of the D. Wright Survey and 4.68 acres called out as Lot 6 of the Airport Industrial Park Subdivision, to be known as the Texas Outdoor Power Subdivision, located northeast of Airport Road and southeast of Halmar Cove. (VK) PP-2008-005 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/April12008/PP-2008-005.pdf Regular Agenda 6. Consideration and possible action on (1) a Vacation of a Final Plat of Gateway Northwest, Block A, Lots 1-2, Block B, Lots 1-7, and Block C, Lots 1-9, and (2) a Preliminary Plat to be known as Sierra Ridge for 12.06 acres in the Porter Survey, Abstract 497, located at north of Northwest Blvd. (JCB) PP-2008-004 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/April12008/PP-2008-004.pdf 7. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from C-3, General Commercial District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District for Lot 9A of the Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lots 5, 6 and 9, to be included in the Wolf Ranch Shopping Center, located at 1003 W. University Ave. (CB) REZ-2008-005 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/April12008/REZ-2008-005.pdf 8. Public Hearing and possible action on (1) a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Residential to Downtown with an amendment to the Downtown Master Plan and (2) a Rezoning from RS, Residential Single-Family District to MU-DT, Mixed Use Downtown District for the Glasscock Addition, Block 21, Lots 4-6, 7 (PT), and 3 (S/PT), to be known as University Tower, located at 1009 S. Church Street and 1014 S. Myrtle Street. (RW) CPA-2008-001 & REZ-2008-004 Application has been pulled at the request of the applicant. 9. Public Hearing and possible action on a Special Use Permit for an accessory dwelling for Glasscock Addition, Block 36, Lots 1-2(E/PTS) located at 706 College Street. (RW) SUP-2008-001 Application has been pulled at the request of the applicant. Comments from Director. 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 _________________, 2008, 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, April 1, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , April 1, 2008. Members Present: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Sarah Milburn, Vice Chair; Don Padfield, Clare Easley and Chris Damon. Members Absent: Marlene McMichael, Secretary and Patrick Lawson Staff Present: Elizabeth Cook, Interim Director, Carla Benton, Planner, David Munk, City Engineer; Jennifer Bills, Housing Coordinator; Trish Carls, City Attorney and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary. Minutes Regular Meeting Chair Gibbs called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair Gibbs stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a speaker form to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address the Commission once for each item, for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins. Action from Executive Session. There was not an Executive Session. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Commission may act on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may request that any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and Zoning Commission's approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff recommendation described in the report, unless otherwise noted. Consideration and possible approval of the Consent agenda along with the Minutes of the March 4, 2008 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 2.415 acres out of the Frederick Foy Survey, to be known as the Sun City Cowan Creek Golf Maintenance Facility, located along the future Pedernales Falls Drive . (JM) PP-2008-002 Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 14.39 acres out of the Frederick Foy Survey, to be known as the Sun City Cowan Creek Amenity Center, located on Cool Springs Way. (JM) PP-2008-003 Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 13.609 acres, being 8.951 acres out of the D. Wright Survey and 4.68 acres called out as Lot 6 of the Airport Industrial Park Subdivision, to be known as the Texas Outdoor Power Subdivision, located northeast of Airport Road and southeast of Halmar Cove. (VK) PP-2008-005 Chair Gibbs announced agenda items #8 & #9 have been pulled at the request of the applicant and since there only three Commissioners here from the March 4 th meeting, the minutes will be voted on during the next May 6 th meeting. Motion by Padfield to approve the Consent agenda omitting the March 4 th minutes. Second by Milburn. Approved. (5-0) Regular Agenda Consideration and possible action on (1) a Vacation of a Final Plat of Gateway Northwest, Block A, Lots 1-2, Block B, Lots 1-7, and Block C, Lots 1-9, and (2) a Preliminary Plat to be known as Sierra Ridge for 12.06 acres in the Porter Survey, Abstract 497, located north of Northwest Blvd. (JCB) PP-2008-004 Staff report given by Jennifer Bills. This application is to vacate a previous undeveloped plat of Gateway Northwest that was broken into 18 different lots and submit a new Preliminary Plat for approval. Currently, the property is undeveloped; however, the Housing Authority is proposing a multifamily and commercial development that will develop under the UDC. The owner is now requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat to create three parcels that reflects the mixed-use nature of the property. Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak. Applicant was not present. Chair Gibbs opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. The Public Hearing was closed. Motion by Padfield to approve 1) a Vacation of a Final Plat of Gateway Northwest, Block A, Lots 1-2, Block B, Lots 1-7, and Block C, Lots 1-9, and (2) a Preliminary Plat to be known as Sierra Ridge, for 12.06 acres in the Porter Survey, Abstract 497, located north of Northwest Boulevard. Second by Milburn Approved. (5-0) Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from C-3, General Commercial District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District for Lot 9A of the Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lots 5, 6 and 9, to be included in the Wolf Ranch Shopping Center, located at 1003 W. University Ave. (CB) REZ-2008-005 Staff report given by Carla Benton. This property is currently developed as Wolf Ranch Mall, located at the intersection of IH 35 and SH 29 West. Wolf Ranch Subdivision, recorded on December 4, 2003 contained the corner lot (Lot 9) at the intersection of SH 29 and IH 35, but the PUD for Wolf Ranch did not include this lot . The Final Plat of the Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Lots 6, 7 and 9 as recorded on December 21, 2005 revised the configuration of this lot and contained a plat note that states, “...Lot 9A may not develop until it has been processed for inclusion into the Wolf Ranch PUD Development Plan.” In order to proceed with the development of Lot 9A the developer has made application to include this lot in the Wolf Ranch PUD Development Plan. Consistent with the original plat of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, this lot was intended to be included into the overall configuration and design of the Wolf Ranch Planned Unit Development. Lot 9A, the corner lot currently contains only the primary Monument Sign for the shopping center. The applicant is proposing to develop Lot 9A as a multi-tenant building with retail and restaurant uses. Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak. Jason Rammel, Attorney and Phil Matten of Sheets & Crossfields, P.C., and Christie English of Bury & Partners. Mr. Rammel said he will be glad to answer questions. Phil Matten stated they may try to move the Heritage tree on the site. Carla Benton stated the City’s Urban Forrester will need to visit the tree for review. After much discussion, Chair Gibbs opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. The Public Hearing was closed. Motion by Milburn to approve a Rezoning from C-3, General Commercial District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District for Lot 9A of the Resubdivision of Wolf Ranch Subdivision, Block A, Lots 5, 6 and 9 provided that the language in Section 10 of the Development Plan include the requirement for preservation of the Heritage Tree located on this lot with the flexibility of site design that would facilitate the proposed development. Second by Damon. Approved. (5-0) Public Hearing and possible action on (1) a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Residential to Downtown with an amendment to the Downtown Master Plan and (2) a Rezoning from RS, Residential Single-Family District to MU-DT, Mixed Use Downtown District for the Glasscock Addition, Block 21, Lots 4-6, 7 (PT), and 3 (S/PT), to be known as University Tower, located at 1009 S. Church Street and 1014 S. Myrtle Street. (RW) CPA-2008-001 & REZ-2008-004 Application has been pulled at the request of the applicant. Public Hearing and possible action on a Special Use Permit for an accessory dwelling for Glasscock Addition, Block 36, Lots 1-2 (E/PTS) located at 706 College Street. (RW) SUP-2008-001 Application has been pulled at the request of the applicant . Comments from Director. Ms. Cook discussed the possibility of the Planning and Zoning meeting being held twice a month. Comments from Commissioners. NA Motion to adjourn 6:45pm Notice of Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday,,,, March 4, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 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: Members: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Sarah Milburn, Marlene McMichael, Patrick Lawson and Don Padfield, Clare Easley and Chris Damon. Commissioners in Training: Annette Montgomery, Gregory Austin and Brandon Collier 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.) 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 February 5, 2008, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 2. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of a Resubdivision of Lot 18, Whitetail Subdivision, located at 155 Deer Draw. (VK) FP-2007-035 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/March42008/FP-2007-035.pdf Regular Agenda 3.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District for 2.415 acres out of the Frederick Foy Survey to be known as Cowan Creek Golf Maintenance Facility, located on Pedernales Falls Drive. (JM) REZ-2008-001 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/March42008/REZ-2008-001.pdf 4.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District for 14.39 acres out of the Frederick Foy Survey to be known as Cowan Creek Golf Amenity Center, located on Cool Springs Way. (JM) REZ-2008-002 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/March42008/REZ-2008-002.pdf 5.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from C-1, Local Commercial District to C-3, General Commercial District for 0.17 acres out of the C. Stubblefield Survey and RS, Residential Single-Family District to C-3, General Commercial District for 0.318 acres out of the C. Stubblefield Survey, located on the corner of Leander Road and IH 35. (CB) REZ-2008-003 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/March42008/REZ-2008-003.pdf 6.Public Hearing and possible action on a recommendation to the City Council regarding adoption of proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC). For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/March42008/UDC-2008-Amendments.pdf 7.Comments from Director. 8.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 _________________, 2008, 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,,,, February 5, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 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: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Jennifer Shields, Vice Chair; Will Moore, Secretary; Marlene McMichael, Sarah Milburn, Patrick Lawson 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 January 3, 2008, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3.Preliminary Plat for 19.4701 acres out of the David Wright Survey to be known as Harmony Forest located at 3205 Cavu Road. PP 2007-018 (CB) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Feb52008/PP-2007-018.pdf Regular Agenda 4.Consideration and possible action on a Variance from Subdivision Regulations pertaining to the required building setbacks for Cimarron Hills Phase 1, Section 4A, and Villas of Cimarron Hills, located west of Cimarron Hills Trail West. VAR-2007-013 (CB) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Feb52008/VAR-2007-013.pdf 5.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezone from AG to RS for 13.95 acres known as Pleasant Valley Section 2, located west of FM 1460 and comprising Valley Oaks Loop, Brayden Cove, and Portions of Sunrise Valley Lane and Georgetown View Lane. REZ-2007-032 (TG) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Feb52008/REZ-2007-032.pdf 6.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezone from AG, RS, C-1 and C-3 to C-1 PUD for 18.17 acres in the Porter Survey to be known as Two Rivers, located at 103 N. Austin Ave. REZ-2007-033 (CB) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Feb52008/REZ-2007-033.pdf 7.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezone from RS, Residential District to OF, Office District for 0.32 acres described as Crestview Addition, Block 2, Lot 1 (s/pt), located at 1601 Oak Lane. REZ-2007-034 (VK) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Feb52008/REZ-2007-034.pdf 8.Public Hearing and possible action on an Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) adding new sections providing for the creation of a definition and development standards for residential housing diversity subdivisions. (EC) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Feb52008/UDC-2007-RHDS.pdf 9.Public Hearing and possible action on an Amendment to Section 16.05 to the Unified Development Code (UDC) to amend the definition of “Sign”. (EC) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Feb52008/UDC-2007-Sign.pdf Comments from Director. 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 _________________, 2008, 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 5, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , February 5, 2008. Members Present: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Jennifer Ratlift, Vice Chair Will Moore, Secretary; Sarah Milburn; Marlene McMichael; Patrick Lawson and Don Padfield. Members Absent: none Staff Present: Elizabeth Cook, Interim Director, Carla Benton, Planner; Valerie Kreger, Planner; Tommy Garcia, Planner; David Munk, City Engineer; Trish Carls, City Attorney and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary. Minutes Regular Meeting Chair Gibbs called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. and Will Moore led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair Gibbs stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a speaker form to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address the Commission once for each item, for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins. Action from Executive Session. There was not an Executive Session. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Commission may act on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may request that any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and Zoning Commission's approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff recommendation described in the report, unless otherwise noted. Consideration and possible approval of the Minutes of the January 3, 2008 regularly scheduled meeting and the January 7, 2008 2030 plan workshop of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Preliminary Plat for 19.4701 acres out of the David Wright Survey to be known as Harmony Forest located at 3205 Cavu Road. PP 2007-018 (CB) Motion by Padfield to approve the Consent agenda including the January 3, 2008 minutes. Second by Lawson. Approved. (7-0) Regular Agenda Consideration and possible action on a Variance from Subdivision Regulations pertaining to the required building setbacks for Cimarron Hills Phase 1, Section 4A, and Villas of Cimarron Hills, located west of Cimarron Hills Trail West. VAR-2007-013 (CB) Staff report given by Carla Benton. A variance is requested for Table 34020 of the Subdivision Regulations, which requires that standard residential lots have 25-foot front setbacks, 20-foot rear setbacks and a total of 15-foot side setback separation between buildings, with a variable application. The applicant proposes to provide 15-foot front setbacks, 5.5-foot side setbacks (total of 11 feet of separation between buildings) and 10-foot rear setbacks. Both sections of the garden home lots provide many open space areas that would adequately offset the impact of the smaller setbacks. See Exhibits B and C. The applicant has agreed to provide a requested increase in the setback for garages to facilitate more recent City design requirements by limiting garages to a 20-foot setback from and right-of-way. Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak. Mike Jude, 2600 Alcorn Ranch Road, Leander stated he will be glad to answer any questions. Herman Cordius, He stated he met with the developers and are in agreement with some of the development, but not with the homes . He also stated he was never informed about the high density. Mr. Cordius agrees with the Variance, but not with the high density development . Chair Gibbs closed the public hearing. Commissioner Lawson stated his concerns. Motion by Ratlift to recommend to City Council the approval of a Variance from Subdivision Regulations for the reduction of the required building setbacks as recommended in the staff report for Cimarron Hills, Phase 1, Section 4A, and Villas of Cimarron Hills. Second by Milburn. Approved 5-2 (Moore, Lawson) McMichael encouraged the developer to visit with the neighbors. 5.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezone from AG to RS for 13.95 acres known as Pleasant Valley Section 2, located west of FM 1460 and comprising Valley Oaks Loop, Brayden Cove, and Portions of Sunrise Valley Lane and Georgetown View Lane. REZ-2007-032 (TG) Staff report given by Tommy Garcia. The subject application is a rezoning request from AG, Agriculture to RS, Residential Single-Family to accommodate the current use of the site and to bring the property into conformance with the underlying land use plan designation. As stated, the AG zoning district was applied at the time of annexation. The effect of the AG default zoning was to render the current lot sizes of the site as nonconforming , since the minimum size permitted within an AG , zoning district is 1 acre per section 6.02.020 of the Unified Development Code (UDC). Approval of this application removes the nonconforming aspect of the lot size and makes the zoning consistent with the land use map. Chair Gibbs opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak. The public hearing was closed. Motion by Milburn. Recommend to the City Council Approval of the Rezoning from AG, Agriculture, to RS, Residential Single-Family, for Pleasant Valley, Section 2, located west of FM 1460 and comprising Valley Oaks Loop, Brayden Cove, and Portions of Sunrise Valley Lane and Georgetown View Lane. Second by McMichael. Approved (7-0) 6.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezone from AG, RS, C-1 and C-3 to C-1 PUD for 18.17 acres in the Porter Survey to be known as Two Rivers, located at 103 N. Austin Ave. REZ-2007-033 (CB) Staff report by Carla Benton. The applicant proposes a mixed-use development to allow for a range of uses in a well-planned design. As the applicant describes the project it will be a walkable community that will make it easy for a resident to work, shop and play within a short distance from their home, thereby making it more environmentally friendly and efficient. The development will include mixed-use retail/commercial along the front of the property adjacent to Austin Avenue. Some of the existing historic structures are proposed to be retained and incorporated into the new retail/ commercial design, if possible. The apartments will be located east of the commercial development and between the San Gabriel Rivers. The apartments will be integrated into the open space and a landscaping plan with a focus on preserving existing trees. Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak, Larry Peel stated they did a TIA study and there is consideration for a street light. They are hoping to include a restaurant. They would like to sell and lease the housing units. They are planning the same line as Village Park Condominiums across the street. A recreation center will be included. The density will be ten families to one acre. Chair Gibbs opened the Public Hearing. Harold Smith, 300 San Gabriel Village, stated he has the highest regard for Larry Peel, but is concerned with the traffic on Austin Ave . Chair Gibbs closed the public hearing. The Commissioners commended the developer for not tearing down the old motel. Motion by McMichael to recommend to City Council approval of the Two Rivers zoning proposal from AG, Agricultural, RS, Residential Single Family, C-1, Local Commercial, and C-3, General Commercial Districts to Planned Unit Development District with a base zoning district of C-1, Local Commercial. Second by Ratliff Approved. (7-0) 7.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezone from RS, Residential District to OF, Office District for 0.32 acres described as Crestview Addition, Block 2, Lot 1 (s/pt), located at 1601 Oak Lane. REZ-2007-034 (VK) Staff report given by Valerie Kreger. The 0.32-acre site is located on the north side of Rivery Blvd., just west of Williams Drive (see Exhibit A). The property, currently developed with a single-family residential structure, has an existing zoning classification of RS, Residential Single-Family. The Future Land Use map identifies this location as Office Service and the Century Plan assigns it an Intensity Level of 3. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from the RS District to the OF District in order to remodel the existing house for use as professional or medical office building . This site sits just off the very southern end of Oak Lane and the applicant plans to take all commercial access off of Rivery Blvd. Any secondary access, as may be required for emergency vehicles, will be gated and not open to the general public. Chair Gibb invited the applicant to speak. R.J. Tingley, A-Tex Commercial, 1601 Oak Lane stated he has done a lot of work on this property and intend to work directly with all the concerns of the neighbors. Chair Gibb opened the Public Hearing. Eric Johnson, 1605 Oak Lane stated he feels the neighborhood should have been notified and feels there should have been a site plan completed. He feels there was not enough information given to neighbors. He also feels the house really needs to go away. Toby Learman, 1603 Oak Lane, lives next door and the only good thing that came out of the Rivery BL that Oak Lane was that the traffic was cut off, but is now concerned with traffic with this new application. He has a signed petition to show the commissioners. (Copy of petition was placed on file) Ms. Learman opposes the application and agrees with her husband. Chair Gibbs closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Milburn, to recommend to City Council to Rezone approximately 0.32 acres described as Crestview Addition, Block 2, Lot 1 (s/pt), located at 1601 Oak Lane, from RS, Residential Single-Family District to OF, Office District with the conditions that access to Oak Lane be strictly prohibited and the property address be re-assigned to Rivery Boulevard Second by Lawson. Approved (5-0) Padfield and McMichael. 8.Public Hearing and possible action on an Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) adding new sections providing for the creation of a definition and development standards for residential housing diversity subdivisions. (EC) Staff report given by Elizabeth Cook. Chair Gibbs opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. The public hearing was closed. Motion by Milburn to recommend to City Council Approval of the Proposed Unified Development Code Amendment pertaining to the creation of a definition and development criteria for residential housing diversity subdivisions including adding a new Section 6.05 and amending Sections 5.03.030, 6.02.010, 7.03.010, 7.03.040, 8.08.030, 9.03.010, 11.02.010, 12.03.020 and 16.04. Second by Ratliff. Approved (7-0) 9.Public Hearing and possible action on an Amendment to Section 16.05 to the Unified Development Code (UDC) to amend the definition of “Sign”. (EC) Staff report given by Elizabeth Cook. Chair Gibbs opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. The public hearing was closed. Discussion among the Commissioners. Motion by Ratliff to recommend to City Council approval of an Amendment to Section 16.05 of the Unified Development Code amending the definition of “Sign” Second by McMichael. Approved (5-2) Lawson and Milburn 10. Comments from Director. NA 11. Comments from Commissioners. Chair Gibbs along with each Commissioner voice their appreciation to have served with one another. Ms. Cook invited the Commissioners to join the Development Staff for an appreciation reception scheduled for February 19 th . Motion to adjourn. Meeting was adjourn at 7:45pm Approved, Harry Gibbs, ChairAttested, Will Moore, Secretary Notice of Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Monday,,,, January 10, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Monday, January 10, 2008 at 04:00 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: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Jennifer Ratliff, Vice Chair; Will Moore, Secretary; Marlene McMichael, Sarah Milburn, Patrick Lawson 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 04:00 PM This is a special called meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission. The Commission is having a joint Workshop with City Council to discuss the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and then will call a separate meeting to order to address the following item. The Commission's meeting will be adjourned and the Council Workshop will resume. Consideration and possible action to recommend the 2030 Comprehensive Plan: Executive Summary; Introduction; Plan Framework; Plan Elements: Land Use Element; Procedures for Plan Administration, Implementation, Monitoring and Updates; and Appendices, to replace the Century Plan: Policy Plan, Development Plan, and Future Land Use Plan -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Interim Director of Planning and Development. 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 _________________, 2008, 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 Monday,,,, January 7, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 04:00 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: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Jennifer Ratlift, Vice Chair; Will Moore, Secretary; Marlene McMichael, Sarah Milburn, Patrick Lawson 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 04:00 PM The Planning and Zoning meeting will be held immediately after the City Council workshop, scheduled at 4:00pm. Regular Agenda This is a special called meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission to discuss the 2030 Comprehensive Plan 1. Consideration and possible action to recommend the 2030 Comprehensive Plan: Executive Summary; Introduction; Plan Framework; Plan Elements: Land Use Element; Procedures for Plan Administration, Implementation, Monitoring and Updates; and Appendices, to replace the Century Plan: Policy Plan, Development Plan, and Future Land Use Plan -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Interim Director of Planning and Development. For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Jan72008/2030CompPlan.pdf or you can visit http://www.georgetown.org/news/projects.2030plan.php 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 _________________, 2008, 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 Thursday,,,, January 3, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Thursday, January 3, 2008 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: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Jennifer Ratlift, Vice Chair; Will Moore, Secretary; Marlene McMichael, Sarah Milburn, Patrick Lawson 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 and possible approval of the Minutes of the December 4, 2007 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of Teravista, Section 321 a 27.067 acre tract in the Barney Low, Francis A. Hudson and the J. Patterson Surveys, located along the north side of Westinghouse Road. (CB) PP-2007-013 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Jan32008/PP-2007-013.pdf 4. Consideration and possible action of a reinstatement of a Public Review Final Plat of Estates of Westlake, Phase 3, and variance to the Subdivision Regulations, being 50.77 acres out of the Sutherland , Mayhall, and Joyner Surveys , located on the east side of CR 262. (CB) PP-2007-016 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Jan32008/PP-2007-016.pdf 5. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 21.1172 acres out of the Dyches Survey to be known as Longhorn Junction Phase 2, located on Blue Ridge Drive south of SE Inner Loop. (EC) PP-2007-017 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Jan32008/PP-2007-017.pdf Regular Agenda 6. Public Hearing and possible action on an Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) adding a new section providing standards for the implementation of Transit Oriented Development and Williams Drive Gateway Redevelopment Plan. (EC) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Jan32008/UDC-2007-TOD.pdf 7. Public Hearing and possible action on an Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) adding new sections providing for the creation of a definition and development standards for residential housing diversity subdivisions. (EC) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Jan32008/UDC-2007-RHDS.pdf 8. Public Hearing and possible action on an Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) to revise Section 5 to permit office uses in limited circumstances in the Residential Single-Family District and to create standards for those uses. (EC) For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Jan32008/UDC-2007-RSFD.pdf 9. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District for 355.96 acres in the Wright Survey to be known as Three Forks Ranch, located on Airport Road. (JM) REZ-2007-030 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Jan32008/REZ-2007-030.pdf 10. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from MF, Multifamily District and C-3, General Commercial District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District for Gateway Northwest, Block A, Lots 1 and 2, Block B, Lots 1-7, and Block C, Lots 1-9 to be known as Sierra Ridge Housing, located north of Northwest Boulevard on Washam Drive. (JB) REZ-2007-031 For more information on this item, click here: http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/Jan32008/REZ-2007-031.pdf 11. Comments from Director. 12. 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 _________________, 2008, 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 Thursday, January 3, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , January 3, 2008. Members Present: Harry Gibbs, Chair; Will Moore, Secretary; Sarah Milburn; Marlene McMichael; Patrick Lawson and Don Padfield. Members Absent: Jennifer Ratlift, Vice Chair Staff Present: Elizabeth Cook, Interim Director, Carla Benton, Planner; Valerie Kreger, Planner; Jordan Maddox, Planner; David Munk, City Engineer; Jennifer Bills, Housing Coordinator; Trish Carls, City Attorney and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary. Minutes Regular Meeting Chair Gibbs called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. and Will Moore led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair Gibbs stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a speaker form to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address the Commission once for each item, for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins. 1.Action from Executive Session. There was not an Executive Session. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Commission may act on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may request that any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and Zoning Commission's approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff recommendation described in the report, unless otherwise noted. 2.Consideration and possible approval of the Minutes of the December 4, 2007 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of Teravista, Section 321 a 27.067 acre tract in the Barney Low , Francis A. Hudson and the J. Patterson Surveys , located along the north side of Westinghouse Road. (CB) PP-2007-013 4.Consideration and possible action of a reinstatement of a Public Review Final Plat of Estates of Westlake, Phase 3, and variance to the Subdivision Regulations, being 50.77 acres out of the Sutherland, Mayhall, and Joyner Surveys, located on the east side of CR 262. (CB) PP-2007-016 5.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 21.1172 acres out of the Dyches Survey to be known as Longhorn Junction Phase 2, located on Blue Ridge Drive south of SE Inner Loop. (EC) PP-2007-017 Motion by Padfield to approve the Consent agenda including the December 4, 2007 minutes. Second by Lawson. Approved. (6-0) Regular Agenda 6.Public Hearing and possible action on an Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) adding a new section providing standards for the implementation of Transit Oriented Development and Williams Drive Gateway Redevelopment Plan. (EC) Staff report given by Elizabeth Cook. Elizabeth introduced the applicant James Hill and gave a PowerPoint presentation. The purpose of this UDC Amendment is to implement the Transit Oriented Development and Williams Drive Gateway Plan. The ordinance provides development standards to promote a dense and active mixed-use urban environment by following these general principles: The distribution and density of uses is organized along a continuum that progresses from less intense to more intense with intensity centered on neighborhood focal points. The District is organized as a series of neighborhood units, or pedestrian sheds, that are centered on a common destination within a five minute walk. Land uses are mixed together and well integrated with both daytime and evening activities. Development intensity and urban character are matched to street types that are defined by their pedestrian oriented qualities. Building forms and massing should address the fronting streets with minimal setbacks and have active frontages that support pedestrian activity. Parking should be de-emphasized by locating it to the interior of blocks, behind building façades and design strategies should reduce the overall quantity of parking required. Buildings should reinforce the pedestrian experience and respond to the human scale by design features. Landscaping should concentrate on enhancing the streetscape experience and shading the pedestrian . Incentives are included to promote development according to these principles rather than conventional, low intensity suburban development. As proposed, the Mixed-Use Development District is based on organizing development along a smooth continuum or Transect, which progresses from rural (least intensive) to urban (most intensive). The various areas along the Transect are described as zoning Sub-Districts. The Sub-Districts advance through Town Center (TC), the most intense; Mixed Use (MU), Urban Neighborhood (UN); to General Neighborhood (GN), the least intense; and Highway Corridor (HC) is included to accommodate uses that are typically on busy arterial highways. Each Sub-District has a series of permitted uses and design standards to help achieve the overall goals of the Regulating Plan, which is the graphic map of the District that serves as the official zoning map of a Mixed-Use District and provides details of the project design. The Mixed-Use Development District ordinance has design standards for streets, parking, architecture, landscaping, and signage. These standards are typically different from those in the balance of the UDC. These standards generally relax the regulations that conventionally separate and create barriers between land uses. The idea in the Mixed-Use District is to have interaction between uses to create a lively, vibrant community. Commissioners stated concerns. Staff responded to comments from the Commissioners. Chair Gibbs opened the Public Hearing. Bob Hugely, S. Austin Ave. feels this is a good plan and will give incentives to developers and will benefit residential. Public Hearing was closed. Motion by McMichael to Recommend to the City Council Approval of the Proposed Unified Development Code Amendment adding new Section 4.11 providing standards for the implementation of Transit Oriented Development and the Williams Drive Gateway Plan. Second by Lawson. Approved. (6-0) 7.Public Hearing and possible action on an Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) adding new sections providing for the creation of a definition and development standards for residential housing diversity subdivisions. (EC) Staff report given by Elizabeth Cook. Staff has met with the Housing Advisory Board and members of the building community about incentives for housing diversity. At this time, a new UDC section is proposed with relaxed standards for developments that provide residential housing diversity within the City limits. These standards would be available by right if the development meets the definition of “Housing Diversity” as proposed in the UDC amendment. Other development standards are also suggested for revision to provide flexibility for diverse developments. Eliminating perimeter buffers internal to a Housing Diversity Development. (UDC Sections 6.02.040 and 8.08.030) Permitting accessory residential units by right, rather than with a Special Use Permit. (UDC Sections 5.03.030 and 7.03.040) Removing design standards for single-family residential related to anti-monotony for Housing Diversity Developments. (UDC Section 7.03.010) Requiring one (1) on-lot parking space per unit when two (2) or more spaces are required, with the balance within 200 feet. (UDC Section 9.03.010) Increasing Impervious Coverage percentages for Housing Diversity Developments. (UDC Sections 6.05.040 and 12.02.010) Allowing flexibility related to the requirement for sidewalks on each street frontage by creating an “Alternative Mobility Plan” that would give the Director the ability to approve an alternative that might include sidewalks, trails, or bikeways. (UDC Section 12.02.010) Reducing street pavement widths by two (2) feet for local streets, and seven (7) feet for residential collectors where parking is limited to one side of the street. (UDC Section 12.03.020) Chair Gibbs opened the public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. Public meeting was closed. Motion by Milburn to Recommend denial to the City Council Approval of the Proposed Unified Development Code Amendment pertaining to the creation of a definition and development criteria for residential housing diversity subdivisions including adding a new Section 6.05 and amending Sections 5.03.030, 6.02.010, 7.03.010, 7.03.040, 8.08.030, 9.03.010, 11.02.010, 12.02.010, 12.03.020, and 16.04. Second by Lawson. Discussion among Commissioners. Milburn withdraws motion and moves to remand the UDC amendment back to staff to address the concerns commissioners stated . Second Lawson. Approved (6-0) 8.Public Hearing and possible action on an Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) to revise Section 5 to permit office uses in limited circumstances in the Residential Single-Family District and to create standards for those uses. (EC) Staff report given by Elizabeth Cook. Staff has prepared the attached draft language for the Commission’s consideration. That language specifies existing houses in the RS, Residential Single-Family District are eligible for Office Use if they share a common side yard with a developed commercial or industrial use that does not have a bufferyard. In addition, the commercial property must be zoned C-1, Local Commercial; C-3, General Commercial; or IN, Industrial. The Office Use must be conducted entirely within the house, the number of employees limited to the number of habitable rooms (excluding restrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms), parking provided at one space per habitable room, screening and buffering provided, no on-site sales permitted, and hours of operation and delivery are limited. Further, approval of the use of an existing house will require a Special Use Permit and a site plan to address the technical site development criteria of the City’s regulations. Chair Gibbs opened the public Hearing. Peter H. Dana, 1101 Walnut Street, feels it is a very bad idea for a single applicant to make the city change it’s UDC. He asks the commissioner to carefully review the amendment. Bob Hugely, 1204 S. Austin Ave. stated he likes the way staff limited the use of office for properties next to commercial lots. He feels the buffering needs to be carefully addressed for property zoned office that are next to a residential. Public meeting was closed. Motion by McMichael Consider and review of the material in this report and provide Direction to staff on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) pertaining to the creation of incentives for housing diversity. Second Milburn. Approved (4-2) Moore, Lawson 9.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District for 355.96 acres in the Wright Survey to be known as Three Forks Ranch, located on Airport Road. (JM) REZ-2007-030 Staff report given by Jordan Maddox. The applicant proposes a mixed-use development consistent with many of the principles of New Urbanism that would allow for a range of uses in a well-planned, cohesive design. New Urbanism seeks a design that will look and feel like a throw-back to small town America. Homes will have reduced street setbacks, street trees, smaller lots. Businesses will front directly onto large sidewalks with street parking. It will be a walkable community that will make it easy for a resident to work, shop and play within a short distance from their home, thereby making it more environmentally friendly and efficient. The development will focus on a center that will include high-density mixed-used commercial and retail, offices, townhomes and public uses such as a church and an elementary school, all located within walking distance of traditional single-family residences. The Three Forks plan also includes numerous pocket parks, a linked trail system, tree-lined boulevards and potentially an amphitheater in the common areas. Water would be featured prominently as the northern and western boundaries of the property are bordered by Berry Creek and detention ponds will be integrated into the open space and landscaping plans. The based zoning district proposed for the PUD is RS, Residential, for the detached single-family and C-1, Local Commercial, for all other non-residential uses. Development standards creating more flexibility in each district are detailed in the development plan for this application. This proposal includes a maximum of 1019 residential units, including a minimum of 250 single-family and a minimum of 400 multi-family and townhome units. All other uses have been categorized as mixed-use in the defining development standards and are required to be, at minimum, 700,000 total square feet. The applicant has indicated that it is very important to the identification and branding of Three Forks Ranch to have a uniform sign plan with matching colors, materials and styling. Staff is supportive of the concept of New Urbanism as proposed for the Three Forks Ranch and is satisfied that the details of the PUD plan further the goals of the City, and meet the basic standards required for the health and safety of its occupants and the overall community. Chair Gibb invited the applicant to speak. Mark Baker, Waterstone stated the plan is an ideal area for a residential/office development for the homeowners and is conveniently close to IH35 Land has also been given to GISD for schools and athletic field. He also stated that a tree survey is almost complete. Chair Gibbs opened the public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. Public meeting was closed. Commissioner Lawson asked if there is flexibility with the plans given to staff. Staff indicated there will be some flexibility to the plan. Staff wants to make sure residential is kept at a distance from the airport. Motion by McMichael to recommend Approval of the Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District for 355.96 acres in the Wright Survey to be known as Three Forks Ranch, located on Airport Road. Second by Padfield. Approved (6-0) 10.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from MF, Multifamily District and C-3, General Commercial District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District for Gateway Northwest, Block A, Lots 1 and 2, Block B, Lots 1-7, and Block C, Lots 1-9 to be known as Sierra Ridge Housing, located north of Northwest Boulevard on Washam Drive. (JB) REZ-2007-031 Staff report given by Jennifer Bills. The applicant indicates the purpose of the PUD request is to allow development of a mixed-use project combining multifamily residential, office, and retail. The development will only contain uses that are currently allowed under C-1 zoning. As proposed, the project consists of 188 apartment units and approximately 10,000 square feet of retail/office space. The plan shows seventeen buildings that will be 1 to 3 stories in height. There are three different building styles, 1-story cottages, 2 story townhomes, and 2 and 3 story apartments. Office-retail spaces will be on the first floor of multi-floor buildings and be concentrated along Washam Drive and the I-35 Frontage Road. Requested deviations from the Unified Development Code (UDC) will allow for the mix of uses while allowing the site layout to be walkable, provide recreation areas, and retain five Heritage Trees plus a number of other large trees. Chair Gibbs invited the applicant to speak. Naomi Walker, Georgetown Housing Authority stated she will be glad to answer questions. Applicant stated there will be a landscape buffer from the other properties. Chair Gibbs opened the public Hearing. Hartley Saterland, Chair of the Housing Authority stated he is glad this project is being moved forward. The average income for Georgetown is about $64,000. a year and urges the Commissioners to strongly support this project. John Gavurnik, Gavurnik Builders stated he also strongly supports this project. Public meeting was closed. Motion by Milburn to recommend Approval to rezone from Multifamily (MF) and General Commercial (C-3) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) with a base zoning district of Local Commercial (C-1) for Gateway Northwest, Block A, Lots 1 and 2, Block B, Lots 1-7, and Block C, Lots 1-9 to be known as Sierra Ridge Housing, located north of Northwest Boulevard on Washam Drive. Second by Lawson. Approved. (6-0) 11.Comments from Director. Elizabeth Cook, Interim Director gave each commission a copy of the staff report to review for the Monday, January 7 th meeting and encouraged them to attend. 12.Comments from Commissioners. None. Motion to Continue meeting until January 7, 2008 to consider Draft 2030 Plan. Chair Gibbs adjourned the meeting at 9:25pm. Approved, Harry Gibbs, ChairAttested, Will Moore, Secretary