HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z_Agenda&Minutes_2011Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, December 6, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 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:
Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Vice-chair; Annette Montgomery, Secretary; Gene Facey, Pat
Armour, Sally Pell and John Horne
Commissioners in Training: Scott Rankin and Roland Peña and Robert Massad
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 November 4, 2011, meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
3.Consideration and possible action on a Waiver for 5.0 acres in the R. Milby Survey
to allow access by easement, located at 1000 VP Ranch Drive. WAV-2011-001 (Carla
Benton)
4.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 79 residential lots on
24.07 acres, to be known as Water Oak North, Section 1. PP-2011-004 (Jordan
Maddox)
Regular Agenda
5.Public Hearing and possible action on an Ordinance rezoning 2.54 acres in the
Antonio Flores Survey, from I, Industrial District to C-3, General Commercial
District located at 2300 North Austin Avenue. REZ-2011-022 (Carla Benton)
6.Public Hearing and possible action on an Ordinance rezoning 9.48 acres in the
Joseph Fish Survey, from AG, Agriculture District to RS, Residential Single Family
District located at the terminus of Acker Road and Caprock Canyon Drive.
REZ-2011-020 (Carla Benton)
7.Public Hearing and possible action on an Amended and Restated Development
Agreement and associated agreements for 1,354.48 acres located approximately four
miles west of IH-35 between State Highway 29 and Leander Road, to be known as
the Water Oak development. DA-2010-002 (Jordan Maddox)
8.Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) Meetings.
(Annette Montgomery)
9.Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and
matters considered on this agenda.
10.Reminder of the January 3, 2012, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
11.Adjourn
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, 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 _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , December 6,
2011.
Members Present:
Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Annette Montgomery, Gene Facey, Pat Armour, Sally Pell and
John Horne
Commissioners in Training: Scott Rankin, Roland Peña and Robert Massad
Members Absent:
NA
Staff Present:
Elizabeth Cook, Community Development Director, Carla Benton, Planner; Jordan Maddox, Principal
Planner Long Range; Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner; David Munk, City Engineer; Bridget Chapman,
Acting City Attorney and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Chair Brashear called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair Brashear stated the order of the meeting and noted that those persons in
attendance who desired to 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 November 1, 2011, meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
3.Consideration and possible action on a Waiver for 5.0 acres in the R. Milby Survey
to allow access by easement, located at 1000 VP Ranch Drive. WAV-2011-001 (Carla
Benton)
4.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 79 residential lots on
24.07 acres, to be known as Water Oak North , Section 1. PP-2011-004 (Jordan
Maddox)
Item #4 was pulled to regular agenda.
Motion by Commissioner Facey to approve the consent agenda along with the
Minutes of the November 1, 2011 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Second by Commissioner Horne. Approved. (7-0)
Regular Agenda
5.Public Hearing and possible action on an Ordinance rezoning 2.54 acres in the
Antonio Flores Survey , from I, Industrial District to C-3, General Commercial
District located at 2300 North Austin Avenue. REZ-2011-022 (Carla Benton)
Staff report by Carla Benton. The applicant has requested a rezoning from Industrial
(IN) District to General Commercial (C-3) District. Their intention is to provide
more commercial options for the lease of existing buildings on their site.
The C-3 District is intended to provide a location for general commercial and retail
activities that serve the entire community and its visitors. Uses may be larger in
scale and generate substantial traffic, making the C-3 District only appropriate along
major arterials and freeways. Typically uses may include emergency services,
restaurants and drive-thru restaurants, medical facilities, offices, retail, personal
services, banking, consumer and small engine repair, funeral home, veterinary clinic,
automotive parts and repair (limited), and other related uses. A C-3 District is
required to be a minimum of 5 acres and this application is able to meet that
requirement by becoming a part of an existing C-3 District to the south.
Certificates of Occupancy will be required for all new leases.
Staff is supportive of the proposed project as the site would provide for appropriate
access from an arterial level roadway , is compatible with surrounding uses, the 2030
Future Land Use Plan, and the intent of the C-3 District.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant to speak.
Ben Daniel, 2300 N. Austin Ave. stated he hopes the Commission will approve his
application and will be glad to answer questions.
Chair Brashear Opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward, the Public
Hearing was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Facey to recommend to the City Council approval of the
rezoning from Industrial (IN) District to General Commercial (C-3) District for 2.54
acres in the A. Flores Survey located at 2300 N. Austin Ave. Second by
Commissioner Armour. Approved. (7-0)
6.Public Hearing and possible action on an Ordinance rezoning 9.48 acres in the
Joseph Fish Survey, from AG, Agriculture District to RS, Residential Single Family
District located at the terminus of Acker Road and Caprock Canyon Drive.
REZ-2011-020 (Carla Benton) Staff report by Carla Benton. The applicant has
requested a rezoning from Agriculture (AG) District to Residential Single-Family
(RS) District. Their intention is to continue the development of Heritage Oaks
residential subdivision to accommodate approximately 30 single-family residential
lots. The 9.48 acres is located at the terminus of Acker Road and Caprock Canyon
Drive.
The property is currently undeveloped land with numerous trees. Although no
Heritage Trees have been identified, a survey will be provided and the platting will
be designed to provide appropriate protection for any Heritage Trees identified at
that time.
Staff is supportive of the proposed project as the site would provide for appropriate
access to local street networks, is compatible with surrounding uses, the 2030 Future
Land Use Plan, and the intent of the RS District.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant to speak.
Jim Vonner from Land Strategies stated the application will follow the low density
development guidelines and offered to answer any questions.
Chair Brashear Opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward, the Public
Hearing was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Facey to recommend to the City Council approval of the
rezoning from Agriculture (AG) District to Residential Single-Family (RS) District
for the 9.48 acres in the Joseph Fish survey located at the terminus of Acker Road
and Caprock Canyon Drive. Second by Commissioner Pell. Approved. (7-0)
7.Public Hearing and possible action on an Amended and Restated Development
Agreement and associated agreements for 1,354.48 acres located approximately four
miles west of IH-35 between State Highway 29 and Leander Road, to be known as
the Water Oak development. DA-2010-002 (Jordan Maddox) Staff report by Jordan
Maddox.
The reason for the proposed amendment is to reconfigure the land boundaries and
total acreage as well as renegotiate key provisions in the agreements
In 2007, the City approved several agreements for a conservation subdivision west
of Georgetown called Water Oak at San Gabriel that required significant utility
improvements and financial considerations. Now, the existing Development
Agreement, Utility Agreement, and Consent Agreement for a Municipal Utility
District (MUD) are being reformed into an Amended and Restated Development
Agreement and an Amended and Restated Consent Agreement. The reason for the
new agreement is that the land configuration and total acreage has been significantly
altered and key provisions of the agreements were renegotiated. The Water Oak
development remains a mostly residential conservation development with
significant open space, but now contains fewer acres and the owner intends to begin
construction near Highway 29 instead of Leander Road. The project will still
develop under the UDC , with variations, but is now proposed to be an out-of-City
MUD and not be annexed by the City of Georgetown. The staff report outlines
specific points of the development agreement for the Commission to review and
make a recommendation to City Council. The applicant desires to begin construction
on the north side of the property (along Highway 29), as opposed to starting on the
south side as anticipated in the original agreement. There are many details of the
agreements that have been negotiated by staff and the developer over the last 12
months pertaining to timing, financing and cost-sharing, bridge construction, etc.
Discussion between Commissioners and staff regarding the process of the consent
agenda Preliminary Plat regarding this item.
Staff stated the Unified Development Code process will be reviewed and addressed.
Commissioner Pell stated her concerns with the lack of Heritage tree protection.
Staff stated the residential area will be developed under the previous Unified
Development Code which did not include a Heritage tree ordinance, but there will
be tree protection in the area reserved as parkland .
Staff stated there is a significant amount of trees both large and small that will
remain in the 300+ acres of open space in this development. However, the applicant
was unwilling to protect all the trees in the development area.
Commissioner asked about specific changes in the proposed agreement and staff
replied and also stated the proposed , amended and restated Development
Agreement is overall better now than the 2007 Development Agreement.
Staff also stated impervious coverage for the residential area did not change.
There was a discussion regarding the Master Development Fee.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant to speak.
Marcus Alonzo, Galo Properties stated this proposed agreement was submitted in
November 2010. Due to the change in the market and lapse in time they decided to
come back to staff and work with staff on revising the agreement. Goal is to get the
project started on the north and the south and work their way to the center. The
applicant stated they are here to provide an amended development to follow both
the 2007 and current Unified Development Code.
Chair Brashear Opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward, the Public
Hearing was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Facey to recommend to the City Council Approval of the
Water Oak Amended and Restated Development Agreement for 1354.48 acres
located approximately four miles west of I-35 between State Highway 29 and
Leander Road. Second by Commissioner Cochran. Approved. (6-1). Opposed
Commissioner Pell.
4.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 79 residential lots on
24.07 acres, to be known as Water Oak North, Section 1. PP-2011-004 (Jordan
Maddox)
Chair Brashear noted that he pulled this item for consideration until after resolution
of Item 7 since the two items were related, with the rules for this item being tied to
the approval of the Development Agreement in Item 7. Staff report by Jordan
Maddox. The preliminary plat is contingent upon approval of the proposed
development agreement amendment that would alter some key components of the
existing agreement between the City and the property owner/developer. The
pending amendment to the Water Oak development agreement , among other issues
not relevant to this plat, would allow the first construction phase of the project to
occur north of the river rather than on the south side. The site for this plat is located
at the future intersection of Highway 29 and the planned north-south spine road
called Water Oak Parkway. The plat contains 79 residential lots anticipated to
remain outside of the city limits, under the umbrella of an in-City Municipal Utility
District (MUD). The first section and future sections will develop under the
provisions of the Unified Development Code (UDC), with some variations that are
contained in the proposed agreement. The overall project retains large amounts of
open space, in the spirit of a conservation development, although none of this open
space acreage is contained within the first section. Future road connections will be
made directly to the south and west of this plat, with connections to surrounding
properties in addition to those within the Water Oak development. With the
completion of a future bridge over the South San Gabriel River , Water Oak Parkway
is designed as an arterial connector between SH 29 and Leander Road.
Staff supports the preliminary plat based on the consistency with the applicable
regulations, pending development agreement, and conformance with the 2030
Comprehensive Plan.
The approval of the Commission will be conditional upon the Amended and
Restated Development Agreement gaining approval by City Council on December
13
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Motion by Commissioner Facey for the Commission’s Approval of a Preliminary
Plat for 79 residential lots on 24.07 acres, to be known as Water Oak North , Section 1.
Second by Commissioner Cochran. Approved. (6-1). Opposed Commissioner Pell.
8.Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) Meetings.
(Annette Montgomery )
Commissioner Montgomery presented an update on the current City projects
discussed during the November 11th GTAB meeting.
9.Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and
matters considered on this agenda. Commissioners-in-Training asked and staff
answered the population in the ETJ is not counted towards the census.
Commissioner-in-Training Peña commended staff and the Commissioners on a job
well done.
10.Reminder of the January 3, 2012, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
11.Adjourn 7:14pm
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, November 1, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 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:
Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Vice-chair; Annette Montgomery, Secretary; Gene Facey, Pat
Armour, Sally Pell and John Horne
Commissioners in Training: Scott Rankin and Roland Peña and Robert Massad
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 4, 2011, meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
3.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 250 residential
lots on 97.03 acres, to be known as Georgetown Village PUD, Phase 9, Sections 4-11.
PP-2011-008 (Carla Benton)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/PP-2011-008.pdf
4.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 43 residential lots on
11.58 acres, to be known as Cimarron Hills, Phase 3, Section 3. PP-2011-005 (Carla
Benton)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/PP-2011-005.pdf
Regular Agenda
5.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from Residential Single-Family
(RS) District to General Commercial (C-3) and Local Commercial (C-1) District for
37.21 acres in the C. Stubblefield Survey, located at the southeast corner of IH 35 and
SH 29. REZ-2011-019 (Mike Elabarger)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/REZ-2011-019.pdf
6.Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) Meetings.
(Annette Montgomery)
7.Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and
matters considered on this agenda.
8.Reminder of the December 6, 2011, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
9.Adjourn
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, 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 _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , November 1,
2011.
Members Present:
Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Annette Montgomery, Gene Facey, Pat Armour, Sally Pell and
John Horne
Commissioners in Training: Scott Rankin, Roland Peña and Robert Massad
Members Absent:
NA
Staff Present:
Elizabeth Cook, Community Development Director, Carla Benton, Planner; Valerie Kreger, Planner;
David Munk, City Engineer; Bridget Chapman, Acting City Attorney and Stephanie McNickle, Recording
Secretary.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Chair Brashear called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair Brashear stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a speaker
form to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each speaker
will be permitted to address the Commission once for each item, for a maximum of three (3)
minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins.
1.Action from Executive Session. There was 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 October 4, 2011, meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
3.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 250 residential
lots on 97.03 acres, to be known as Georgetown Village PUD, Phase 9, Sections 4-11.
PP-2011-008 (Carla Benton)
The above item was pulled from the Consent agenda and moved to the regular agenda.
4.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 43 residential lots on
11.58 acres, to be known as Cimarron Hills, Phase 3, Section 3. PP-2011-005 (Carla
Benton)
Motion by Facey to approve the Consent Agenda along with the October 4, 2011
minutes as amended. Second by Horne. Approved. (7-0).
Regular Agenda
Chair Brashear notified the members that he had filed a conflict of interest affidavit with the
City Secretary for Item #3 and recused himself from discussion of this agenda item.
At this time, Vice-chair Cochran took the Chair.
3.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 250 residential
lots on 97.03 acres, to be known as Georgetown Village PUD, Phase 9, Sections 4-11.
PP-2011-008 (Carla Benton) Staff report by Carla Benton.
The original Georgetown Village PUD, Phase 9, Public Review Final Plat was
approved for 351 single-family residential lots, to be developed in multiple sections.
Record Final Plats have been recorded for Sections 1, 2 and 3. The applicant is
requesting to revise the Public Review Final Plat to address changes needed in
drainage facilities. This application does comply with the city’s 2030 comprehensive
plan for the moderate density residential.
Bridget Chapman, Acting City Attorney , stated the City has been negotiating with
the applicant with regard to the traffic transportation improvements and have
reached an agreement for Madrid Dr. improvement and agreed to the amount
proposed by the City. The applicant has agreed to pay the proportionate share of the
improvements for the Shell Road/ Bellaire Drive intersection, but do not agree with
the City’s estimates for those improvements. Therefore the City and the applicant
have agreed to disagree and to move forward to try to reach an agreement. If an
agreement is not reached the applicant can appeal to get a final decision for the
Council.
Vice-chair Cochran invited the applicant to speak. John Joseph, representing the
applicant stated they will try to reach an agreement with the City on an amount and
will be glad to answer any questions. There were no questions.
Motion by Facey to approve the Public Review Final Plat for Georgetown Village PUD,
Phase 9, Sections 4-11, subject to the proportionate share of transportation improvements
for the Georgetown Village, Phase 9 development for Madrid Drive, Shell Road and
Bellaire Drive, with an agreement to either construct or fund the proportionate share of
improvements. Second by Armour. Approved. (6-0)
At this time, Chair Brashear returned to the dais.
5.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from Residential Single-Family
(RS) District to General Commercial (C-3) and Local Commercial (C-1) District for
37.21 acres in the C. Stubblefield Survey, located at the southeast corner of IH 35 and
SH 29. REZ-2011-019 (Mike Elabarger) Staff report by Mike Elabager.
The property owner has requested to rezone the property from RS to approximately
thirty-four (34) acres of C-3 and two (2) acres of C-1 (portion that fronts SH
29/University Avenue east of electric utility property). The future land use
designation is for Regional Commercial, which supports these two Districts. The
applicant has a vision for multi-family apartments along the portion of the property
nearest, and overlooking, the South San Gabriel River, with C-3 scale commercial
uses accessible from a future IH-35 frontage road, and several smaller C-1 scale pad
sites fronting University Avenue. Development would interconnect with the
existing Copper Oaks Retail Center where possible.
The property is located at a very prominent intersection of two of the highest
traveled roads through the City. The existing problem with the property is the
limited access. Long term, from an access standpoint, the location has potential
benefits, from the proposed construction of a new frontage road along IH-35 from
the Inner Loop Road to SH 29. The key inhibiter of development to date has been
lack of utilities to the site and the site’s limited access. Without siginificant
infrastructure improvements, and given the limited amount of frontage onto
University Avenue, the property is largely inaccessible. Detailed plans exist for the
construction of the frontage road , but to staff’s knowledge, no definite access from a
future Interstate frontage road has been secured by the applicant.
Commissioner Brashear stated he is unsure about the timing of the future
construction of the frontage road due to environmental issues.
Commissioners asked where the future entry points will be located and will TXDot
allow access off the off ramp. Staff stated the City will require a Transportation
Impact Analysis (“TIA”) to accompany any future site development application.
The future TIA will determine the required access points for the property. Staff
stated the City can not force access through the adjacent Copper Oaks Retail Center.
Any future access through Copper Oaks will have to be voluntarily approved by the
Copper Oaks owner.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant to speak.
Phillip Wanke, BWM Group stated the construction of the Interstate frontage road
will provide future access to the property. Access rights will be negotiated with
TxDot. He stated the current anticipated use of the property will be for a retail
development.
Chair Brashear opened public hearing.
Rick Beguelin, 905 North Weston Lane, Austin owns the Copper Oak Retail Center.
He stated he does not have a problem with the zoning , but is very concerned with
the staff comments regarding future access to this project. He feel the access
window will be very narrow with tight choke points in several areas and he does not
want to give access to this development from his development , Copper Oaks Retail
Center.
Chair Brashear closed public hearing.
Staff stated the City’s current development regulations require all development
provide the necessary roadway improvements to maintain level ‘C’ classification
after full buildout. Currently, the intersection of Hwy 29 and IH 35 is failing this
level of service classification during peak hours.
Motion by Facey to recommend to City Council approval of the Rezoning for 37.21
acres in the Stubblefield Survey, from RS, Residential Single-Family District, to C-3,
General Commercial District and C-1, Local Commercial District. Second by Horne.
Approved (6-1). Pell Opposed.
6.Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) Meetings.
(Annette Montgomery) Commissioner Montgomery gave a handout and reviewed
over items from the GTAB meeting.
7.Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and
matters considered on this agenda. Commissioner in Training Massad had a
question which was answered by Chair Brashear.
8.Reminder of the December 6, 2011, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
9.Adjourn at 6:43p.m.
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, October 4, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 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:
Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Vice-chair; Annette Montgomery, Secretary; Gene Facey, Pat
Armour, Sally Pell and John Horne
Commissioners in Training: Scott Rankin and Roland Peña and Robert Massad
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 September 6, 2011, meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
3.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 140 residential lots on
47.42 acres, to be known as Sun City Neighborhood 56. PP-2011-002 (Jordan
Maddox)
4.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 185 residential lots on
44.51 acres, to be known as Sun City Neighborhood 50. PP-2011-006 (Jordan
Maddox)
5.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 207 residential lots on
60.77 acres, to be known as Sun City Neighborhood 57. PP-2011-010 (Jordan
Maddox)
6.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 250 residential
lots on 97.03 acres, to be known as Georgetown Village PUD, Section 9, Phases 4-11.
PP-2011-008 (Carla Benton)
Postponed to the November 1, 2011 Planning and Zoning meeting.
7.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 26 residential lots on
6.726 acres, to be known as Katy Crossing, Section 6B. PP-2011-009 (Carla Benton)
8.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 43 residential lots on
11.58 acres, to be known as Cimarron Hills, Phase 3, Section 3. PP-2011-005 (Carla
Benton) This application has been deferred to the November 1, 2011 Planning and Zoning
meeting.
9.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 11 lots in the ETJ on
145.13 acres, to be known as Bell Gin Park. PP-2011-007 (Jennifer C. Bills)
Regular Agenda
10.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from Agriculture (AG) District
and Planned Unit Development (PUD) District to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
District for 207 residential lots on 60.77 acres, to be known as Sun City
Neighborhood 57. REZ-2011-018 (Jordan Maddox)
11.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning to amend part of a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) District known as The Summit at Rivery Park, specifically 11.03
acres described as Lots 4 (part) and 7, Block A, of The Rivery Park II, and Lot 1,
Block A, and Lots 1 - 4 and 11, Block B, of Brownstone at the Summit Phase 1,
located on Rivery Boulevard. REZ-2011-017 (Valerie Kreger)
12.Public Hearing and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 104 residential lots on
43.772 acres to be known as a Resubdivision of Cimarron Hills, Phase 3, Section 2,
located on Cimarron Hills Trail East. PP-2011-003 (Carla Benton)
13.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from Agriculture (AG) District to
Industrial (IN) District for Georgetown Technology Park Lots 6 and 7. REZ-2011-016
(Mike Elabarger)
14.Receive an Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB)
Meetings.
15.Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and
matters considered on this agenda.
16.Reminder of the November 1, 2011, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
17.Adjourn.
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, 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 _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , October 4,
2011.
Members Present:
Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Vice-Chair; Annette Montgomery, Secretary; Pat Armour, Sally
Pell and John Horne Commissioners in Training: Scott Rankin,
Roland Peña and Robert Massad
Members Absent:
Gene Facey
Staff Present:
Elizabeth Cook, Community Development Director, Carla Benton, Planner II; Valerie Kreger, Principal
Planner; Mike Elabarger, Planner III, Jordan Maddox, Principal Planner; David Munk, City Engineer; and
Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Chair Brashear called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair Brashear stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a speaker
form to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each speaker
will be permitted to address the Commission once for each item, for a maximum of three (3)
minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins.
1.Action from Executive Session. There was 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 September 6, 2011, meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
3.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 140 residential lots on
47.42 acres, to be known as Sun City Neighborhood 56. PP-2011-002 (Jordan
Maddox)
4.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 185 residential lots on
44.51 acres, to be known as Sun City Neighborhood 50. PP-2011-006 (Jordan
Maddox)
5.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 207 residential lots on
60.77 acres, to be known as Sun City Neighborhood 57. PP-2011-010 (Jordan
Maddox)
The above item was pulled from the Consent agenda and moved to the regular agenda.
6.Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 250 residential
lots on 97.03 acres, to be known as Georgetown Village PUD, Section 9, Phases 4-11.
PP-2011-008 (Carla Benton)
This application was deferred to the November 1, 2011 Planning and Zoning meeting.
7.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 26 residential lots on
6.726 acres, to be known as Katy Crossing, Section 6B. PP-2011-009 (Carla Benton)
8.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 43 residential lots on
11.58 acres, to be known as Cimarron Hills, Phase 3, Section 3. PP-2011-005 (Carla
Benton)
This application was deferred to the November 1, 2011 Planning and Zoning meeting.
9.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 11 lots in the ETJ on
145.13 acres, to be known as Bell Gin Park. PP-2011-007 (Jennifer C. Bills)
Motion by Pell to approve the Consent Agenda along with the September 6, 2011
minutes as amended. Second by Armour. Approved. (6-0).
Regular Agenda
5.Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 207 residential lots
on 60.77 acres, to be known as Sun City Neighborhood 57. PP-2011-010 (Jordan
Maddox)
Staff report by Jordan Maddox. This rezoning request corresponds with a
proposed plat to allow 207 standard Sun City residential lots on approximately
60.77 acres in northwest Sun City. A rezoning was approved in 2007 for the same
neighborhood, but the boundaries, number of lots and lot configuration have changed,
prompting the need for this rezoning. The request is in conformance with the Sun City
Development Agreement and Concept Plan and the City’s 2030 Plan. Staff supports the
rezoning based on the consistency with the applicable regulations and conformance
with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant to address the Commissioners.
Peter Verdicchio, from SEC Planning stated he will be glad to answer questions.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing.
Chip Waldroup, a resident of Woodland Park stated it was difficult to get
information from Sun City, but did not talk to anyone at the city . He will talk to
the city first next time. The developer of Woodland Park informed him at the
time of his purchase of his property he would have 400 foot of greenbelt behind
his lot. Reviewing the proposed plat has disclosed the fact there seems to be three
to 3-4 lots backing up to his lot. He was told there was a hand shake between
Jimmy Jacobs and a representative of Sun City.
Chair Brashear stated Sun City has gone through a lengthy process with the City
of Georgetown and this has been approved for a while.
Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Cochran to recommend to the City Council approval of the rezoning
request from the AG and PUD to a new PUD, to be known as Sun City Neighborhood
Fifty-Seven.
Second by Horne. Approved. (6-0)
10.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from Agriculture (AG) District
and Planned Unit Development (PUD) District to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
District for 207 residential lots on 60.77 acres, to be known as Sun City
Neighborhood 57. REZ-2011-018 (Jordan Maddox)
Staff report by Jordan. This rezoning request corresponds with a proposed plat to
allow 207 standard Sun City residential lots on approximately 60.77 acres in
northwest Sun City. A rezoning was approved in 2007 for the same neighborhood,
but the boundaries, number of lots and lot configuration have changed , prompting
the need for this rezoning. The request is in conformance with the Sun City
Development Agreement and Concept Plan and the City’s 2030 Plan.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant to speak, Peter Verdicchio, from SEC Planning
stated he will be glad to answer any questions.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing.
Brian Lansdale, Lakewoods Park stated his property is adjacent to the proposed
application and his family hunts and rides dirt bikes. He stated he will not be a very
good neighbor and feels it is unfair to increase the density of development behind
his property. He is concerned about the impact to his property value and what will
that do to the wild life. Is there a way to increase that buffer ?
Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioners asked staff if there is a way to increase the buffer to 30 feet instead of
10 feet. Suggestions included a 10 foot buffer and 20 foot building set back. Staff
stated the options are to either approve the application with the proposed 10 foot
buffer or decline the application and allow the developer to build with no buffer.
Motion by Cochran to recommend to the City Council approvalof the rezoning
request from the AG and PUD to a new PUD , to be known as Sun City
Neighborhood Fifty-Seven.
Second by Montgomery. Approved. (6-0)
11.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning to amend part of a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) District known as The Summit at Rivery Park, specifically 11.03
acres described as Lots 4 (part) and 7, Block A, of The Rivery Park II, and Lot 1,
Block A, and Lots 1 - 4 and 11, Block B, of Brownstone at the Summit Phase 1,
located on Rivery Boulevard. REZ-2011-017 (Valerie Kreger)
Staff report by Valerie Kreger. The applicant has requested an amendment to The
Summit at Rivery Park PUD in order to incorporate front loaded garages into the
Brownstone development. This is the second amendment to the PUD since its
original approval in 2007.
The 2010 amendment to the Development Plan established a Zone C for residential
units and called for the two car garages to be accessed from the Brownstone Alleys.
Additionally, the plan identified individual garbage pickup to take place in the
alleys. This amendment proposes to eliminate all but one of the alleys and allow
garage access from the main streets, and therefore require garbage pickup from the
main streets as well.
The applicant has stated that they would like to remove the alleys due to market
research, which has indicated a desire for more green space, particularly backyard
space. The proposed change trades back driveways for front driveways and also
provides for less impervious coverage, alleviating some of the demand on water
quality and detention.
Staff is not providing a recommendation for or against this PUD amendment as the
use itself will not change. This is an overall project design change for which Staff
feels the Commission and Council should consider their thoughts on the ultimate
product and its appropriateness for this denser style development.
Commissioners stated that changing from the project from an alley-served project to
front loaded garages will change the whole outlook of the neighborhood.
Esthetically it looks more like a townhome development. Commissioner Cochran
stated she is not particularly in favor of this proposal.
Chair Brashear incited the applicant to speak. Jeff Novak, Novak Brothers Texas
Brownstones, LLC reviewed their proposed changes and stated there have been
several changes made to the plans since August 2010 because of changes mandated
by the City regarding stormwater and impervious coverage requirements that were
not a part of the original application.
He stated these are not considered townhomes. The homes will have a different
look, but the concept will stay the same.
Mr. Novak stated they did not learn of the need to detain the 2 year stormwater flow
for the project until after they began construction of Phase I which significantly
increased the project cost. They also were required to add 75 feet of vegetative filter
strips as part of the PUD and building a retaining wall which also added unforeseen
cost.
Commissioners asked the applicant to explain “market research”. Mr. Novak stated
90% of people want a more reasonably price home here in Texas , so to take the alley
out will save a lot of money and will bring cost down and the homes will be more
affordable to customers. As previously configured, the development cost was
getting too expensive and the alley’s need to be removed to minimize the amount of
impervious cover and to accommodate the new construction costs imposed by the
City. He stated that, without the changes being requested, they will not be able to
do the project based on the revised cost.
Commissioner Brashear stated that Mr. Novak did such a wonderful job selling the
original Brownstone project that there is disappointment that this revised project
does not match what the City has been envisioning. He stated that the revised
project appears to be a lessor quality development then what was approved initially.
Mr. Brashear also stated the Commission approved every request made by Mr.
Novak, with what he presented last year, the Commissioners feel the proposes
changes will give the outlook of this development a different look and feel.
Mr. Novak stated the revised development will still be beautiful and will be made
from the best quality materials.
Commissioners asked and Mr. Novak answered the trash containers will need to be
placed in the garage.
Commissioners stated their concern with traffic, transportation, density level, trash
pick-up with the narrow streets. Mr. Novak stated these are the same issues with
any single family neighborhood.
Commissioners asked and Mr. Novak answered they begun the first phase which
includes four homes. No homes have been sold at this time.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak , the
Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioners asked about the changes noted by the applicant and the timing of
the delivery of the need for the additional stormwater improvements . Staff stated
the need for the vegetation filter and the two year stormwater detention is a density
driven decision. Staff is seeking additional protection from the adjacent parkland
from the development of the property. An unnamed City Council member advised
staff to protect the Park. The vegetative filter will need approval from TCEQ.
Commissioner Brashear questioned of he understood that the applicant wants to the
Commission to accommodate his need to modify, or lessen, the scope of the project
by approving his request to eliminate the alleys for access which reduces the amount
of impervious coverage which will reduce the size of the stormwater detention
which will provide less expensive units. Without the City’s approval, the project will
be terminated in its current state. The applicant agreed.
Commissioners stated they understand the desire, but asked the applicant if there
will be anymore changes to this project. Mr. Novak stated there will not be anymore
changes and assures the Commissioners this will be beautiful and will not look like a
townhome development.
Motion by Cochran recommend to City Council to amend the zoning classification
of the property by amending the Planned Unit Development PUD district known as
The Summit at Rivery Park, specifically 11.03 acres described as Lots 4 (pt) & 7,
Block A, of The Rivery Park II , and Lot 1, Block A, & Lots 1 - 4 & 11, Block B, of
Brownstone at the Summit Phase 1. Second by Armour. Approved. (4-2) Opposed –
Pell and Montgomery
12.Public Hearing and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 104 residential lots on
43.772 acres to be known as a Resubdivision of Cimarron Hills, Phase 3, Section 2,
located on Cimarron Hills Trail East. PP-2011-003 (Carla Benton)
Staff report by Carla Benton. The applicant has requested a Resubdivision of
Cimarron Hills, Phase 3, Section 2 to provide more urban designed lots. The original
plat contained 54 residential lots and 3 open space lots and the resubdivision is
proposing a total of 104 single family residential lots and 2 open space lots.
Additionally, the redesign provides an opportunity to design this plat in a way that
preserves all 55 Heritage Trees.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant to speak. Hank Smith, Cimarron Hills, stated
the lots have been there since 1986, but needs to be more marketable so are being
redesigned to be smaller lots. Individual lots will still back up to the golf course.
Commissioners voiced concern with the ability of the Chisholm Trail SUD to deliver
adequate water service to the project. Mr. Smith stated the fire flow test were very
good. Commissioners asked what is the different between the good engineering
report and citizens concerns being voiced in public? Mr. Smith stated, from an
engineer standpoint, he could not answer why citizens are concerned.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing, no one came and the Public Hearing was
closed.
Motion by Pell to approve the Preliminary Plat for a Resubdivision of Cimarron
Hills, Phase 3, Section 2. Second by Horn. Approved. (6-0)
13. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from Agriculture (AG) District
to Industrial (IN) District for Georgetown Technology Park Lots 6 and 7.
REZ-2011-016 (Mike Elabarger) Staff report by Mike Elabarger.
The owners of these two properties have requested to rezone the properties from
AG to IN.
The properties were annexed into the City in 2008, and given the base zoning of
Agricultural, although they had long been developed as commercial/industrial
buildings.
The prospective tenant of Lot 7 desires to establish a warehouse and distribution use
that is only permitted in the Industrial District, and initiated the rezoning. Staff
sought out other AG zoned properties for inclusion in this application, in an effort to
bring the zoning of those lots in line with the actual uses and site development that
has occurred on those properties. Only Lot 6, occupied by Sierra Microwave
Technology, chose to participate
The applicants have requested to rezone these two (2) properties from Agriculture
(AG) District to Industrial (IN) District. The properties were annexed in 2008 and
zoned AG by default, yet were developed as they are today; this rezoning would put
the existing uses into the proper zoning district.
Staff is supportive of the proposed rezoning to the IN District for the following
reasons:
1.The Future Land Use designation of Community Commercial and Employment
Center are not fully supported by the Industrial District, but given the existing type
of development, and the incongruity with the base Agricultural zoning, the
proposed district is appropriate and supportive of the City’s larger goals for job
creation that these two categories encompass;
2.The existing state of the subdivision (almost completely developed), which is likely
not to change in the near or long term, but would not necessarily be in conflict with
future developments that fulfilled the future land use designations;
3.The City’s desire to rectify incongruous zoning district situations as seen in this
subdivision.
Though done in the past, the City no longer considers or approves “conditional”
rezoning of properties, and therefore, cannot rezone the property for only the
specific use, or for the concept plan, as presented by the applicant. Staff must
consider the impact of all the permitted uses in the requested district (IN) when
evaluating a rezoning request as well as all site development possibilities.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant. The applicant was not present.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing.
Joe Reedholm, 4 Sierra Way questioned what will happen to his property and he did
know his property was zoned agriculture. Chair Brashear explained his property
and business was in operation at the time the city annexed his property and went to
a default zoning of agriculture. Mr. Brashear also explained to Mr. Reedholm he is
not required to change the current zoning , but if he ever wants to modify or change
the use of the property , he will need to get it rezoned because the zoning of the
property does not match its current use.
Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Pell to recommend to the City Council approval of the Rezoning for
Georgetown Technology Park , Lots 6 and 7, from AG, Agricultural District, to IN,
Industrial District. Second by Armour. Approved. (6-0)
14.Receive an Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB)
Meetings.
Montgomery stated it was a budgetary meeting and reviewed over proposed
projects.
15.Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and
matters considered on this agenda. There were no questions.
16.Reminder of the November 1, 2011, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
17.Adjourn. Motion to Adjourn at 7:36 p.m.
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, September 6, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 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:
Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Vice-chair; Annette Montgomery, Secretary; Gene Facey, Pat
Armour, Sally Pell and John Horne
Commissioners in Training: Scott Rankin, Roland Peña and Robert Massad
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 2, 2011, meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Regular Agenda
3.Public Hearing and possible action on a Second Amendment of the Development
Agreement for Cimarron Hills, located on State Highway 29 West. DA-2011-002
(Carla Benton)
4.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of 44.51 acres from the
Agriculture (AG) District to a Planned Unit Development (PUD), to be known as
Sun City Neighborhood 50. REZ-2011-014 (Jordan Maddox)
5.Receive an Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB)
Meetings.
6.Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and
matters considered on this agenda.
7.Reminder of the October 4, 2011, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
8.Adjourn.
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, 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 _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, August 2, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 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:
Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Annette Montgomery, Gene Facey, Pat Armour, Sally Pell and
John Horne
Commissioners in Training: Scott Rankin and Roland Peña, Robert Massad
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 7, 2011, meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Regular Agenda
3.Public Hearing and possible action on a rezoning of 89.67 acres in the Georgetown
High School Subdivision and 5.0 acres in the A. Flores Survey from Agriculture
(AG) District and Residential Single-Family (RS) District to Public Facility (PF)
District for the expansion of the Georgetown High School, located at 2211 N. Austin
Avenue. REZ-2011-013 (Carla Benton)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/REZ-2011-013.pdf
4.Public Hearing and possible action on a rezoning of 47.42 acres from Agriculture
(AG) District to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District to be known as Sun City
Neighborhood 56. REZ-2011-012 (Jordan Maddox)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/REZ-2011-012.pdf
5.Consideration and possible action to recommend amendments to the Planning and
Zoning Commission Bylaws.
6.Receive an Update on the June and July Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board
(GTAB) Meetings.
7.Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and
matters considered on this agenda.
8.Reminder of the September 6, 2011, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
9.Adjourn.
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, 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 _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , August 2,
2011.
Members Present:
Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Annette Montgomery, Gene Facey, Pat Armour, Sally Pell and
John Horne
Members Absent:
NA
Staff Present:
Elizabeth Cook, Community Development Director, Carla Benton, Planner; Valerie Kreger, Planner;
Bridget Chapman, Acting City Attorney and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Chair Brashear called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair Brashear stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a
speaker form to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address
begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address the Commission once for each item,
for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting
begins.
1.Action from Executive Session. There was 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 7, 2011, meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Motion by Facey to approve the Consent agenda including
the June 7, 2011 minutes as corrected. Second by Pell. Approved. (7-0)
Regular Agenda
Chair Brashear notified the members that he had filed a conflict of interest affidavit with the
City Secretary for Item #3 and recused himself from discussion of these agenda items.
At this time, Vice-chair Cochran took the Chair.
3.Public Hearing and possible action on a rezoning of 89.67 acres in the Georgetown
High School Subdivision and 5.0 acres in the A. Flores Survey from Agriculture
(AG) District and Residential Single-Family (RS) District to Public Facility (PF)
District for the expansion of the Georgetown High School, located at 2211 N. Austin
Avenue. REZ-2011-013 (Carla Benton)
Staff report by Carla Benton. The property developed about 40 years ago and the
surrounding uses developed around this property including industrial, high
commercial and residential uses. The applicant is requesting rezoning to a Public
Facility District (PF) that is a new zoning classification intended for government and
educational facilities. Staff is in support of this application. 36 Notification were sent
out.
Vice-chair Cochran invited the applicant to speak. David Biesheuvel, GISD Facilities
Director explained this project involves removing portables and expanding the
cafeteria and will be meeting TCEQ requirements. There will be an increase in the
size of the library on the front side of the building with the expansion of the cafeteria
on the back of building. There will be additional locker room space and fixing the
parking lot on the north of this building, if funding allows. There are 2300 students
enrolled and it was built not to exceed 2000. Once the new high school is fully
operational this facility will reduce to 1600 students. Engineers have been working
with the neighbors regarding the flooding and have made some improvements in
the past. This site was built prior to the city standards. The current standards only
apply to the new development. Vice-chair Cochran opened the Public Hearing.
Paula Faris stated she is concerned there is lots of water run off. She asked what will
be built on the property since now even the slightest rain will wash landscape
timbers but it did not used to be a problem. She asked the school to install
something to help the run off and not to flood her property.
Mike Sanders stated he lives in the area and wants to know how this will affect his
property.
Vice-chair Cochran closed the Public Hearing.
Staff responded to public comments: This application will not initiate any action on
the part of the City regarding surrounding property. The City’s Development
Engineer may be contacted to discuss drainage issues.
Motion by Montgomery to recommend to the City Council approval of the rezoning
from the Residential Single-Family (RS) and Agriculture (AG) Districts, to the Public
Facility (PF) District. Second by Pell Approved. (6-0)
At this time Chair Brashear returned to the dais .
4.Public Hearing and possible action on a rezoning of 47.42 acres from Agriculture
(AG) District to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District to be known as Sun City
Neighborhood 56. REZ-2011-012 (Jordan Maddox)
Staff report by Valerie Kreger. This rezoning request corresponds with a proposed
preliminary plat to allow 140 standard Sun City residential lots on approximately 47
acres. The reason for a PUD is to accommodate development standards approved in
the development agreement
There is a companion preliminary plat currently in process that will have to be
approved in addition to a Final Plat prior to the development of the site. The plat is
scheduled for consideration by the Commission in September.
The proposed Neighborhood 56 contains 140 standard residential lots. The proposal
is consistent with the aforementioned regulations and is shown to be residential/golf
on the Concept Plan. The attached Development Plan describes the applicable
standards in the traditional format for Sun City residential developments.
Wastewater, water and electric will be served by the City of Georgetown. The
applicant is currently addressing the utilities for the site and there are no anticipated
issues regarding capacity or improvements.
The development of this neighborhood presents no anticipated transportation
concerns. Sun City has an approved Traffic Impact Analysis that accounts for the
amount of traffic this neighborhood will generate
Chair Brashear invited the applicant to speak. The applicant was not present.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing, no one came forward, and the Public
Hearing was closed.
Commissioners asked staff information regarding the flood plain study. Staff stated
the study will be resolved by the 2
nd
reading of the rezone ordinance to City Council.
Second reading will not move forward until resolution with the flood plain study.
Motion by Facey to recommend to the City Council approval of the rezoning
request from AG, Agriculture District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District,
to be known as Sun City Neighborhood Fifty-Six. Second by Horne. Approved. (7-0)
5.Consideration and possible action to recommend amendments to the Planning and
Zoning Commission Bylaws. Bridget Chapman asked the Commission if they have
any questions regarding the amendments to the bylaws that have been adopted.
There were no questions
6.Receive an Update on the June and July Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board
(GTAB) Meetings. Commissioners received information about transportation issues
from the GTAB meeting.
7.Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and
matters considered on this agenda. There were no questions or comments.
8.Reminder of the September 6, 2011, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
9.Adjourn. 6:30pm
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, June 7, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 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:
Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Annette Montgomery, Gene Facey, Pat Armour, Sally Pell and
John Horne; Commissioners in Training: Scott Rankin, Roland Peña and Robert Massad
Planning and Zoning Commission meets every first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise
specified.
Call to Order at 06:00 PM
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
(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 3, 2011, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
3.Consideration and possible action on a combined Preliminary/Final Plat for 18.17 acres out of the
Nicholas Porter Survey, to be known as Two Rivers Subdivision, a multifamily development, located
at 103 Austin Avenue. PFP-2011-001 – CB
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/PFP-2011-001.pdf
4.Consideration and possible action on a combined Preliminary/Final Plat for 4.88 acres out of the C.
Joyner Survey, to be known as Estates of Westlake Enclave, a single family residential development,
located on San Marino Trail west of Marquesa Trail. PFP-2011-002 – CB
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/PFP-2011-002.pdf
Regular Agenda
5.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning to Amend Village Park, Planned Unit Development
(PUD), Lot 8, to add specific allowed uses, located at 1960, 1966, and 1968 S. Austin Ave.
REZ-2011-006 – CB
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/REZ-2011-006.pdf
6.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from Residential Single-Family (RS) District to
Neighborhood Commercial (CN) District for Country Club Estates, Block 4, Lots 4 – 6, located at 1302
Williams Drive. REZ-2011-008 – ME
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/REZ-2011-008.pdf
7.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from Agriculture (AG) District to Public Facility
(PF) District for 14.6 acres out of the W. Roberts Survey, located at 401 Bellaire Drive, to be known as
Georgetown ISD - McCoy Elementary School. REZ-2011-007 – CB
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/REZ-2011-007.pdf
8.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from Residential Single-Family (RS) District to
Office (OF) District for San Gabriel Heights, Section 1, Block B, Lots 1 – 8, located at 1200 – 1214
Leander Road. REZ-2011-010 – ME
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/REZ-2011-010.pdf
9.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from Residential Single-Family (RS) District to
Office (OF) District for 0.358 acres in the Glasscock Addition, Block 25, Lots 2 (pt), 3 & 4, located at
409 E. University Avenue. REZ-2011-009 – RW
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/REZ-2011-009.pdf
10.Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the future land
use designation from High-Density Residential (HDR) to Employment Center and High-Density
Residential for 94.056 acres in the Hudson and Patterson Surveys, located at 1201 CR 111
(Westinghouse Road, east of IH-35), also known as Windmill Hill. CPA-2010-002 – ME
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/CPA-2010-002.pdf
11.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to
Business Park (BP) , Local Commercial (C-1), and Multi-Family (MF) for 94.056 acres in the Hudson
and Patterson Surveys, located at 1201 CR 111 (Westinghouse Road, east of IH-35), also known as
Windmill Hill. REZ-2010-010 – ME
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/REZ-2010-010.pdf
12.Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the future land
use designation from Employment Center (EC) to Employment Center (EC) and High-Density
Residential (HDR) for 182.762 acres in the BC Low Survey, located on the south side of CR 111 and
east of IH-35, also known as the Bourn Tract. CPA-2011-002 – ME
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/CPA-2011-002.pdf
13.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from Agriculture (AG) to Business Park (BP), Local
Commercial (C-1), and Multi-Family (MF) for 182.762 acres in the BC Low Survey, located on the
south side of CR 111 and east of IH-35, also known as the Bourn Tract. REZ-2011-003 – ME
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/REZ-2011-003.pdf
14.Consideration and possible action to amend the Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws.
15.Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) Meeting of May 13, 2011.
16.Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and matters considered
on this agenda.
17.Reminder of the July 5, 2011, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
18.Adjourn.
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, 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 _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, May 3, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 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:
Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Annette Montgomery, Gene Facey, Pat Armour, Sally Pell and
John Horne
Commissioners in Training: Scott Rankin, Roland Peña and Robert Massad
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 5, 2011, meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Regular Agenda
3.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning for 20.17 acres in the D. Wright
Survey from Agriculture (AG) District to Public Facility (PF) District for the
development of the City of Georgetown Fire Station #5 and Public Safety Facilities,
located at 3600 D.B. Wood Rd. REZ-2011-005 – CB
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/REZ-2011-005.pdf
4.Discussion and update on the 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 Annual Unified
Development Code (UDC) review processes and amendments.
5.Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) Meeting of
April 8, 2011.
6.Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and
matters considered on this agenda.
7.Reminder of the June 7, 2011, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
8.Adjourn.
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, 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 _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , May 3, 2011.
Members Present:
Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Vice Chair; Annette Montgomery, Secretary; Pat Armour, Sally
Pell and John Horne
Members Absent:
Gene Facey
Staff Present:
Elizabeth Cook, Community Development Director, Carla Benton, Planner; Valerie Kreger, Principal
Planner; Mike Elabarger, Planner; Jordan Maddox, Long Range Planner; David Munk, Development
Engineer and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Chair Brashear called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair Brashear stated the order of the meeting and noted that those citizens who wish
to speak on an agenda item must turn in a speaker form to the recording secretary
before the item that they wish to address is called. 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 April 5, 2011 meeting of
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Motion by Facey to approve the consent agenda including the April 5, 2011 minutes
with corrections. Second by Pell. Approved. (7-0)
Regular Agenda
3.Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning for 20.17 acres in the D. Wright
Survey from Agriculture (AG) District to Public Facility (PF) District for the
development of the City of Georgetown Fire Station #5 and Public Safety Facilities,
located at 3600 D.B. Wood Rd. REZ-2011-005 – CB
Chair Brashear notified the members that he had filed a conflict of interest affidavit with the
City Secretary and recused himself from discussion of this agenda item.
At this time, Vice-chair Cochran took over the meeting.
Staff report by Carla Benton. 20.1 acres in the Wright survey rezoned for PF for
public safety facility for the City of Georgetown, located at D.B. Wood Road. The site
is undeveloped by managed currently a heavily treed site but undeveloped.
The intersection at D.B. Wood Road and Williams Drive is C-1. Property to the South
is agricultural and the property to the east is Texas Cave Management. Georgetown
Lake and Georgetown Treatment Plant are located to the northwest. The 2030
Comprehensive Plan would accommodate the traffic. Staff is supportive as it is
compatible with the 2030 plan. Vice-chair Cochran opened Public Hearing.
Ron Ralph, Texas Cave Management stated their support of the rezoning and asked
for upgrading to the boundary fence and for a truck access along the fence-line to
facilitate easier access to their property. They also requested a fire break and offered
the use of their property for controlled burns. Mr. Ralph advised he would like to
see the environmental survey and site plan. Staff stated environmental surveys and
a tree survey has been made by the applicant and will be included in the site plan.
Vice-chair Cochran closed the public hearing.
Motion by Facey
to approve the Rezoning for 20.17 acres in the D. Wright Survey from Agriculture
(AG) District to Public Facility (PF) District for the development of the City of
Georgetown Fire Station #5 and Public Safety Facilities, located at 3600 D.B. Wood
Rd. Second by Armour. Approved (6-0)
4.Discussion and update on the 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 Annual Unified
Development Code (UDC) review processes and amendments. Elizabeth Cook
stated the 2008-2009 was approved by Council. However, it was decided that all
request for Appeal concerning Chapter 8 will be sent to City Council instead of the
Zoning Board of Adjustment.
5.Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) Meeting of
April 8, 2011. Montgomery reviewed over handout given to Commissioner
regarding the April 8, 2011 Georgetown Transportation Board Advisory Board.
Commissioner Pell thanked Commissioner Montgomery for her report.
6.Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and
matters considered on this agenda. No Comments were made.
7.Reminder of the June 7, 2011, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
8.Adjourn. 6:26
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, April 5, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 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:
Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Annette Montgomery, Gene Facey, Pat Armour, Sally Pell and
John Horne
Commissioners in Training: Scott Rankin and Roland Peña and Robert Massad
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 March 1, 2011 & March 15, 2011 meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Regular Agenda
3.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Special Use Permit for 179 acres in the W.
Addison Survey, for the development of an additional governmental facility for the
Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center , a Civic Use in an AG
District, located in the 1800 Block of Inner Loop Road. SUP-2011-001 (CB)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/SUP-2011-001.pdf
4.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning of 1.01 acre in the Stubblefield
Survey, from Local Commercial District (C-1) to General Commercial District (C-3),
located at 1006 Leander Road, also known as Speedy Stop. REZ 2011-002 (ME)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/REZ-2011-002.pdf
5.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Preliminary Plat of The Brownstone at the
Summit, also being a Resubdivision of Lots 4-7, Block A, of The Rivery Park II ,
located on the east side of Rivery Boulevard , just west of IH 35. PP-2011-001 (VK)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/PP-2011-001.pdf
6.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment in
conjunction with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Annual Update. (JM)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/2030_CP_Annual_Update.pdf
7.Consideration and Discussion regarding the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Annual
Update Report. (JM)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/2030_Discussion.pdf
8.Discussion and update on the 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 Annual Unified
Development Code (UDC) review processes and amendments.
9.Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) Meeting of
March 11, 2011.
10.Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and
matters considered on this agenda.
11.Reminder of the May 3, 2011, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
12.Adjourn.
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, 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 _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , April 5, 2011.
Members Present:
Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Vice Chair; Annette Montgomery, Secretary; Pat Armour, Sally
Pell and John Horne. Commissioners in Training: Roland Peña, Scott Rankin and Robert Massad
Members Absent:
Gene Facey
Staff Present:
Elizabeth Cook, Community Development Director, Carla Benton, Planner; Valerie Kreger, Principal
Planner; Mike Elabarger, Planner; Jordan Maddox, Long Range Planner; David Munk, Development
Engineer and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Chair Brashear called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair Brashear stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a
speaker form to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address
begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address the Commission once for each item,
for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting
begins.
1.Action from Executive Session. There was 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 March 1, 2011 and March
15, 2011 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Motion by Pell to approve the Consent agenda including the March 1, 2011 and
March 15, 2011 minutes. Second by Horne . Approved. (6-0)
Regular Agenda
3.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Special Use Permit for 179 acres in the W.
Addison Survey, for the development of an additional governmental facility for the
Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center , a Civic Use in an AG
District, located in the 1800 Block of Inner Loop Road. SUP-2011-001 (CB) Staff
report by Carla Benton. The applicant has requested a Special Use Permit to allow
for the development of an additional governmental facility for the Williamson
County Emergency Services Operations Center (ESOC), a Civic Use in an AG
District. Per the Unified Development Code (UDC), Use Table 5.03.010, Emergency
Services Stations are allowed in the AG District with the approval of a Special Use
Permit (SUP) from City Council. The completion of the process will require
applications for Site Plan, Building Plans and a Certificate of Occupancy. The Site
Plan, Building Plans and Certificate of Occupancy applications will be reviewed and
approved by staff administratively.
Chair Brashear ask why the applicant is applying for a Special Use Permit instead of
a Rezone. Staff stated timeline was the issue.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant. Bill Spence, Project Manager stated Phase I
construction will start in November or December. Due to the time frame the
applicant chose to apply for a Special Use Permit as oppose to a Rezone application.
However, the county intends to rezone in the future.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. Samone Pallard, 2223 Quail Valley Drive,
and Debbie Bennet, representing Quail valley HOA are unclear of what the property
will be used for in the future and what will be built on the property and who will
occupy the building. Mr. Spence stated the building will be occupied by county
personnel, offices for 911 call center and in case of an emergency. The building will
also house computer server rooms.
Chair Brashear closed the public hearing.
Motion by Porter to recommend to City Council
approval for the Special Use Permit for 179 acres in the William Addison Survey.
Second by Pell. Approved. (6-0)
4.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning of 1.01 acre in the Stubblefield
Survey, from Local Commercial District (C-1) to General Commercial District (C-3),
located at 1006 Leander Road, also known as Speedy Stop. REZ 2011-002 (ME)
Staff report by Mike Elabarger. The applicant has requested to rezone the property
from the Local Commercial (C-1) District, to the General Commercial (C-3) District.
Their intention is to combine this property with the properties north and east of it
(Leander Road LLC, Block 2, Lots 2 and 3), for a proposed future expansion and
rebuilding of the Speedy Stop gas station/convenience store on these three
properties, that will encompass the northwest corner of Leander Road and IH-35. It
should be noted, the applicant chose to seek rezoning to the C-3 District because
their future redevelopment plans -- development of a new, larger Speedy Stop
convenience store and gas station on this parcel and the two parcels that surround it
to the north and east – include fuels sales that exceed both the number and
configuration limitations of gas pumps per Section 5.04.020(T.), which applies to the
C-1 District. These limitations set the maximum number of fuel pumps at eight (8)
and a physical arrangement of two rows of two dispensers each, with a pump on
either side of each dispenser, for the total of eight (8) maximum pumps. The subject
site is largely surrounded by development , given the location at the intersection
with Interstate 35. The vacant properties just north and east of it are proposed by
the applicant to be combined into one lot for the development of a new , larger gas
station /convenience store. No platting or site plan applications have been
submitted to substantiate this proposed future development. Chair Brashear invited
the applicant to speak. Lynn Haag, representative for the applicant stated he will be
glad to answer questions.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing.
Connie Robertson, 406 River View, stated she is concerned with Leander Rd being so
busy and the large trucks getting to the property . She stated the property is not
prepared for this large of commercial property. She is also concerned for children
walking to school.
Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing. Bob Muer, the applicant, stated the
property does not intend for any large trucks on the property. The gas pumps are
not designed for high dispense which are used for large trucks. The gas pumps can
only dispense 10 gallons per minute.
Motion by Porter to recommend to the City
Council approval of the Rezoning for 1006 Leander Road from C-1, Local
Commercial District, to C-3, General Commercial. Second by Horne. Approved.
(4-2) Montgomery and Pell Opposed.
5.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Preliminary Plat of The Brownstone at the
Summit, also being a Resubdivision of Lots 4-7, Block A, of The Rivery Park II ,
located on the east side of Rivery Boulevard , just west of IH 35. PP-2011-001 (VK)
The applicant has requested to resubdivide Lots 4-7, Block A, of The Rivery Park II
subdivision, located along Rivery Boulevard , into 26 lots to enable the construction
of a dense “brownstone” residential development in what is known as The Summit
at Rivery Park. This preliminary plat encompasses the northern two-thirds of the
overall proposed Summit development. This plat will be the first of several
preliminary plats for this development and proposes 18 residential lots similar to
individual townhome lots, seven open space/HOA lots and one general lot to be
reserved for future development , in addition to 551 linear feet of public roadway
divided into two streets. The impervious coverage, tree preservation, open space
and landscaping requirements, per the Summit PUD, will be shared amongst all of
the lots. Projects for which impervious coverage and tree preservation are shared
are typically platted under one preliminary plat. Because of the uniqueness of this
project and timing of the different development zones , not all of the Summit
property will be preliminary platted at this time. Instead, the shared nature of these
requirements will be identified in a separate document recorded with the County
and tracked as development occurs. Chair Brashear invited the applicant.
Philip Wanke, BWM Group representing the applicant shared three images of the
future urban development and stated he will be glad to answer questions. Chair
Brashear opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward the Public Hearing was
closed.
Motion by Pell to approve the Preliminary Plat for 22.022 acres to be known as
Brownstone at the Summit. Second by Armour. Approved. (6-0)
6.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment in
conjunction with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Annual Update. (JM) Staff
report by Jordan Maddox. The 2030 Comprehensive Plan was approved in 2008,
establishing a new framework for Georgetown’s comprehensive plan. The 2030
Plan replaced the Century Plan and many of its individual elements,
although a few elements were carried over. One of our chief goals of the new 2030 Plan
was a new visioning exercise, so the community could brainstorm certain ideals
for the city to achieve prior t 2030. This process included numerous community forums,
public hearings, charrettes, and steering committee meetings, held between 2006
and 2008. The result of these efforts was a series of strong statements regarding
who Georgetown is as a city and what we intended to become over the next twenty
years. The statements also include some governmental operations and leadership under
Effective Governance, yet they do not reach each aspect of City government functions.
This is an important facet for the operations of the government as the City of
Georgetown strives to maintain our commitment to the 2030 Plan and its long-range
strategic purpose. In addition, there are certain budget requirements that make it
necessary for us to link our budgetary planning goals to our comprehensive plan .
Jordan continued reviewing over recommended amendments to the 2030
Comprehensive Plan Amendments Vision Statements.
Motion by Montgomery to approve the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Vision Statements. Second by Porter. Approved. (6-0)
7.Consideration and Discussion regarding the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Annual
Update Report. (JM) Jordan Maddox stated this is an annual report that is given to
council for any changes and/or additions council should consider. Anything
important and any goals for the land use elements to be move forward. This is a
status report.
8.Discussion and update on the 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 Annual Unified
Development Code (UDC) review processes and amendment. Elizabeth Cook stated
the 2008-2009 Unified Development Code amendments will be going to the City
Council Public Hearing April 12
th
. Second reading will be April 26
th
. Staff will start
2010-2011 amendments this summer.
9.Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) Meeting of
March 11, 2011.Annette reviewed over a few current and future city projects.
10.Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and
matters considered on this agenda. Several questions were asked by the
Commissioners in Training and were addressed.
11.Reminder of the May 3, 2011, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
12.Adjourn. 7:09
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, March 15, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 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:
Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Vice-chair; Annette Montgomery, Secretary; Gene Facey, Pat
Armour, Sally Pell and John Horne
Commissioners in Training: James Rankin and Roland Peña
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
7.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Special Use Permit to allow a Civic Use,
per UDC Section 5.03.010, in the RS, Single-Family Residential District, in Williams
Addition, Unit 1, Block 2, Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, located at 202, 204, and 210 Central
Avenue and 1603 Williams Drive. SUP 2010-006 (CB)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/SUP-2010-006.pdf
9.Public Hearing and Possible Action on Amendments to the Unified Development
Code (UDC) related to Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Fencing, including
repealing the current Chapter 8 “Landscaping and Buffering” and Sections 6.06.030
“Residential Fences”, 6.06.040 “Residential Boundary Walls”, 7.05.010 “Fences” and
11.03 “Preservation of Natural Features and Trees”; revising Sections 2.01.020
“Summary of Review Authority” 9.02.020 “Maximum Above Requirement”,
11.02.020.5 “Tree Preservation” and 16.02 “Definitions”; and adding a new Chapter 8
“Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Fencing” and new Sections 3.23 “Heritage Tree
Removal Permit” and 3.24 “Heritage Tree Pruning Permit”.
14.Adjourn.
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, 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 _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , March 15,
2011.
Members Present:
Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Annette Montgomery, Gene Facey, Pat Armour and John Horne.
Commissioner in Training Roland Peña and Scott Rankin
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Elizabeth Cook, Community Development Director, Carla Benton, Planner; Valerie Kreger, Planner;
Mike Elabarger, Planner; David Munk, City Engineer and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Chair Padfield called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair Padfield stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a speaker
form to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each speaker
will be permitted to address the Commission once for each item, for a maximum of three (3)
minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins.
1.Action from Executive Session. There was not an Executive Session.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Commission may
act on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may request that
any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission discuss and act
upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and Zoning Commission's
approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff recommendation
described in the report, unless otherwise noted.
1.Action from Executive Session
2.Election of Vice-chair and Secretary for the 2011-2012 Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Motion by Facey to nominate Porter Cochran for Vice-chair. Second by Pell.
Approved (7-0)
Motion by Facey to nominate Montgomery for Secretary. Second by Pell. Approved
(7-0)
3.Discussion and Possible Action to appoint a Planning and Zoning Commission
representative to the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB).
Motion by Cochran to nominate Montgomery as the Planning and Zoning
representative to the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) and
Armour will serve as alternate if Montgomery is unable to attend. Second by Pell.
approved (7-0)
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Commission
may act on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may
request that any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission
discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and
Zoning Commission's approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent
with the staff recommendation described in the report, unless otherwise noted.
4.Consideration of the Minutes of the February 1, 2011 Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
Motion by Facey to approve the consent agenda including the February 5, 2011
minutes. Second by Montgomery . Approved. (7-0)
Due to citizens wishing to speak, item #5 was moved to the regular agenda.
Regular Agenda
5.Consideration and Possible Action on a Preliminary Plat to create eleven (11) lots for
145.13 acres in the Addison Survey, Bell Survey and Mott Survey , to be known as
the Bell Gin Park Subdivision, located at the southeast corner of CR 111 and CR 110.
PP-2010-002 (JCB) Staff report given by Jennifer Bills.
This Preliminary Plat, located south of the intersection of CR 111 and CR 110, will
create eleven (11) non-residential lots, ranging from 3.79 acres to 45.38 acres in size
for a total of 145.13 acres. Water will be provided by Jonah Water Supply and
wastewater will be provided by on site septic. TXU will provide the electric service.
Public utility easements are being dedicated with this plat according to the City of
Georgetown standards. This project is located within Tier 2 of the City’s Growth
Tier Plan. Tier 2 comprises portions of the ETJ, where the provisions of public
facilities are anticipated more than 10 years in the future.
The plat will dedicate 3,316.36 linear feet of right-of-way (ROW). This development
will provide for the realignment of CR 111 and CR 110. The current alignment of CR
111 makes a 90-degree turn north, then another 90-degree turn east to intersect with
CR 110 at the point where CR 110 makes a 90-degree turn to the east. The
realignment will remove these sharp turns by dedicating 112 feet of ROW for the
realigned east-west section of CR 111 and 135 feet of ROW for the north-south
section of CR 110. This realignment meets the criteria in the adopted Overall
Transportation Plan. The existing CR 111 will remain as a local street, while the
section of CR 110 to the north will be abandoned in the future.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant. The applicant was not present at this time.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing.
Kris Kasper, 84 Waller Street , Austin, stated he has been meeting with staff for the
past five months. Mr. Kasper stated if the application is passed, he request to speed
up the utilities and states the development must comply with all the code and with
the transportation plan.
Glenn Patterson, CR 111 stated his family has owned the land adjacent to this project
for almost 50 years and agrees with Mr. Kasper and wants the utilities to be
provided faster then what is estimated. Mr. Patterson stated he is concerned
regarding traffic due to Gateway is a new school which will soon be expanding, but
Williamson County indicated there are no plans to widen CR 111 from 1460 to the
projected intersection.
At this time Erin Welch, representative for Land Strategies arrived to the meeting.
Erin Welch, Land Strategies stated she has been working with Ed Polasek ,
Transportation Director for the City on the overall transportation plan amendment
since 2008 which is in their current plan today. Erin also stated she coordinated with
Joe England from Williamson County, responded to all city staff comments and will
be glad to answer questions.
Chair Brashear asked staff if this is the adopted transportation amendment.
Staff stated this is a council approved amendment. The adjacent property owners do
not like loosing the corner and the timing of utilities to be provided.
Motion by Facey to approve the Preliminary Plat for 145.13 acres in the W. Addison,
C. Bell, and J. Mott Surveys , to be known as Bell Gin Park Subdivision. Second by
Armour. Approved. (7-0)
6.Consideration and Possible Action on a Final Plat for a Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block
E, of Lakewood Estates, located at 6703 Lakewoods Drive South. FP-2011-001 (CB)
Staff report by Carla Benton. The property owners are requesting a Resubdivision
of Lakewood Estates, Block E, Lot 1 to divide 3.09 acres into two single family
residential lots, consisting of 1.54 acres each. Lot 1 will contain 209 feet of frontage
on Lakewoods Drive South and Lot 2 will have 25 feet of frontage that meets the
City’s minimum lot width for development. Chair Brashear invited the
applicant to speak. The applicant was not present. Chair Brashear
opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward, the Public Hearing was closed.
Motion by Facey to approve Final Plat for a Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block E, of
Lakewood Estates. Second by Pell. Approved. (7-0)
7.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Special Use Permit to allow a Civic Use,
per UDC Section 5.03.010, in the RS, Single-Family Residential District, in Williams
Addition, Unit 1, Block 2, Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, located at 202, 204, and 210 Central
Avenue and 1603 Williams Drive. SUP 2010-006 (CB) Staff report by Carla Benton.
The applicant has requested a Special Use Permit to allow for the redevelopment of
four lots for the City of Georgetown , Fire Station #2. The intent is to replace the
current Fire Station and two existing residences with a new Fire Department facility
designed to incorporate more current standards. This will enable Fire Services to
continue to provide adequate service to our growing community. Per the Unified
Development Code (UDC), Use Table 5.03.010, Emergency Services Stations are
allowed in the RS District with the approval of a Special Use Permit from City
Council. The applicant will also be making applications for platting, site plan, and
design standards. Platting will come back to be presented to the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant. Fire Chief Fite stated this site will only be a fire
station and will be glad to answer questions.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. Wally Wilson, 1611 Williams Drive
corner and would like to see additional lighting. Karen Bald 207 West Central
Drive, stated if the parking is in the back, would like shrubs and a chain link fence
surrounding the parking. She would also light to see shrubs be placed around the
water tower. Michael
Gilbert, 100 Central Drive stated he is very supportive of the application and stated
any kind of change is good.
Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing. Chair Brashear stated continuation of this
item will be on March 15
th
meeting.
8.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning of 3.169 acres, being the south
part of Lot 1, Block A, of the HEK Business Park, from AG, Agriculture, to C-1, Local
Commercial, located at 4745 Williams Drive. REZ-2011-001 (ME)
Chair Brashear recused himself due to a conflict of interest.
Staff report by Mike Elabarger. The applicant has requested to rezone the property
from AG (Agriculture) to C-1 (Local Commercial) in order to continue development
of the HEK Business Park, specifically with three varying size office buildings. The
C-1, Local Commercial District, is intended to provide areas for commercial and
retail activities that primarily serve residential areas, with pedestrian access to the
nearby residential areas, but location should be along major and minor
thoroughfares and corridors, and not on residential streets or collectors. Typical
uses would include townhouse/multi-family dwellings and group living situations,
institutional uses, restaurants, hotels, and retail sales. In order of intensity, the C-1
District is the middle of the three Commercial districts (CN, Neighborhood
Commercial and C-3, General Commercial). The applicant submitted a site plan for
administrative review on February 17, 2011, which proposes the development of an
approximately 7,600 SF office building on the northwest portion of this property.
The site plan – for a General Office use – is contingent upon this rezoning being
approved, as the existing Agricultural zoning does not permit such a use. If this
rezoning should be granted, staff can process that site plan, and the applicant could
then submit applications for construction plans, building permits, and finally
Certificates of Occupancy for the new structures.
Vice-chair Cochran invited the applicant. The applicant was present and stated staff
did a good job explaining and did not feel the need to speak. Vice-chair Cochran
opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward, the Public Hearing was closed.
Motion by Facey to recommend to the City Council approval of the Rezoning for
4745 Williams Drive from AG (Agriculture) to C-1 (Local Commercial). Second by
Montgomery. Approved (6-0)
8.Public Hearing and Possible Action on Amendments to the Unified Development
Code (UDC) related to Tree Preservation , Landscaping and Fencing, including
repealing the current Chapter 8 “Landscaping and Buffering” and Sections 6.06.030
“Residential Fences”, 6.06.040 “Residential Boundary Walls”, 7.05.010 “Fences” and
11.03 “Preservation of Natural Features and Trees”; revising Sections 2.01.020
“Summary of Review Authority” 9.02.020 “Maximum Above Requirement”,
11.02.020.5 “Tree Preservation” and 16.02 “Definitions”; and adding a new Chapter 8
“Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Fencing” and new Sections 3.23 “Heritage Tree
Removal Permit” and 3.24 “Heritage Tree Pruning Permit”. Staff report by Valerie
Kreger. Ms. Kreger reviewed over the many amendments to the Unified
Development Code. Commissioners commended staff on the presentation and the
work that went into completing these amendments. Commissioners made
suggestion to the UDC Amendments. Staff will update the suggestions to the
amendments by the Commissioners and will bring it to the continued meeting on
March 15th for a vote.
9.Discussion and Possible Action to schedule a Special Meeting for further
consideration on the UDC Amendments related to Landscaping and Tree
Preservation. Will continued during the March 15
th
Planning and Zoning meeting.
10.Discussion and update on the 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 Annual Unified
Development Code (UDC) review processes and amendments. Elizabeth Cook
commended Valerie Kreger and staff for their hard work on the Unified
Development Code. She stated that once these amendments are approved by
Council. Staff will start late spring on the 2010-2011 amendments.
11.Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and
matters considered on this agenda. Chair Brashear asked Commissioners in
Training if they have any comments or questions regarding the meeting.
Commissioners stated they are glad to be here.
12.Reminder the March 1
st
meeting will continue on March 15, 2011, Special Planning
and Zoning Commission meeting.
13.Motion for continuation to March 15th. 8:15pm
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, March 1, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 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:
Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Annette Montgomery, Gene Facey, Pat Armour, Sally Pell and
John Horne
Commissioners in Training: James Rankin and Roland Pena
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
2.Election of Vice-chair and Secretary for the 2011-2012 Planning and Zoning
Commission.
3.Discussion and Possible Action to appoint a Planning and Zoning Commission
representative to the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB).
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Commission
may act on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may
request that any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission
discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and
Zoning Commission's approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent
with the staff recommendation described in the report, unless otherwise noted.
4.Consideration of the Minutes of the February 1, 2011 Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
5.Consideration and Possible Action on a Preliminary Plat to create eleven (11) lots for
145.13 acres in the Addison Survey, Bell Survey and Mott Survey , to be known as
the Bell Gin Park Subdivision, located at the southeast corner of CR 111 and CR 110.
PP-2010-002 (JCB)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/PP-2010-002.pdf
Regular Agenda
6.Consideration and Possible Action on a Final Plat for a Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block
E, of Lakewood Estates, located at 6703 Lakewoods Drive South. FP-2011-001 (CB)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/FP-2011-001.pdf
7.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Special Use Permit to allow a Civic Use,
per UDC Section 5.03.010, in the RS, Single-Family Residential District, in Williams
Addition, Unit 1, Block 2, Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, located at 202, 204, and 210 Central
Avenue and 1603 Williams Drive. SUP 2010-006 (CB)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/SUP-2010-006.pdf
8.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning of 3.169 acres, being the south
part of Lot 1, Block A, of the HEK Business Park, from AG, Agriculture, to C-1, Local
Commercial, located at 4745 Williams Drive. REZ-2011-001 (ME)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/REZ-2011-001.pdf
9.Public Hearing and Possible Action on Amendments to the Unified Development
Code (UDC) related to Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Fencing, including
repealing the current Chapter 8 “Landscaping and Buffering” and Sections 6.06.030
“Residential Fences”, 6.06.040 “Residential Boundary Walls”, 7.05.010 “Fences” and
11.03 “Preservation of Natural Features and Trees”; revising Sections 2.01.020
“Summary of Review Authority” 9.02.020 “Maximum Above Requirement”,
11.02.020.5 “Tree Preservation” and 16.02 “Definitions”; and adding a new Chapter 8
“Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Fencing” and new Sections 3.23 “Heritage Tree
Removal Permit” and 3.24 “Heritage Tree Pruning Permit”.
10.Discussion and Possible Action to schedule a Special Meeting for further
consideration on the UDC Amendments related to Landscaping and Tree
Preservation.
11.Discussion and update on the 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 Annual Unified
Development Code (UDC) review processes and amendments.
12.Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and
matters considered on this agenda.
13.Reminder of the April 5, 2011, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
14.Adjourn.
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, 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 _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, February 1, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 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:
Don Padfield, Chair; Porter Cochran, Vice Chair; Annette Montgomery, Secretary; Brandon Collier,
Gregory A. Austin, Gene Facey, Pat Armour.
Commissioners in Training: Sally Pell, Ercel Brashear
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 4, 2011, meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
3.Consideration and Possible Action on a Preliminary Plat for 19.11 acres in the Patterson
and Hudson Surveys, to be known as Teravista, Section 321. PP-2010-007 (CB)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/PP-2010-007.pdf
Regular Agenda
4.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Preliminary / Final Plat Combination for 31.17
acres to be known as Chapriel Place , being a Resubdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 of
Chaparro Estates and 8.97 acres in the J. Fish Survey. PFP-2010-001 (VK)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/PFP-2010-001.pdf
5.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Special Use Permit to allow a Civic Use, per UDC
Section 5.03.010, in the RS, Single Family Residential District, in Williams Addition, Unit 1,
Block 2, Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, located at 202, 204, and 210 Central Avenue and 1603 Williams
Drive. SUP 2010-006 (CB) Postponed at the request of the applicant to the March 1
st
P&Z meeting.
6.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Special Use Permit to allow an accessory
dwelling unit, per UDC Section 5.02.010, in the RS, Single Family Residential District, in
Berry Creek, Section 2, Block F, Lot 24, located at 30109 Spyglass Circle. SUP 2010-005 (ME)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/SUP-2010-005.pdf
7.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning from OF, Office District, to C-1, Local
Commercial District, for RCD Properties LLC Subdivision, Block 2, Lot 1, to be known as
the Hill Design Studio, located at 1623 Rivery Boulevard. REZ 2010-009 (ME)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/REZ-2010-009.pdf
8.Possible discussion and update on the 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 Annual Unified
Development Code (UDC) review processes and amendments.
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/Chapter8.pdf
9.Workshop to discuss UDC Amendments to Chapters 8 and 10 related to Landscaping and
Tree Preservation.
10.Consideration and possible action to schedule a Special Meeting in February for the Public
Hearing on UDC Amendments related to Landscaping and Tree Preservation.
11.Discussion regarding P&Z Commissioners positions.
12.Reminder of the March 1, 2011, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
13.Adjourn.
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, 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 _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , February 1,
2011.
Members Present:
Don Padfield, Chair; Porter Cochran, Vice Chair; Annette Montgomery, Secretary; Brandon Collier,
Gregory A. Austin, Gene Facey and Pat Armour. Commissioners in Training: Sally Pell, Ercel Brashear
Members Absent:
NA
Staff Present:
Elizabeth Cook, Community Development Director, Carla Benton, Planner II; Valerie Kreger, Principal
Planner; Mike Elabarger, Planner III; David Munk, Developing Engineer and Stephanie McNickle,
Recording Secretary.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Chair Padfield stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a
speaker form to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address
begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address the Commission once for each item,
for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting
begins.
1.Action from Executive Session. There was not an Executive Session.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Commission
may act on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may
request that any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission
discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and
Zoning Commission's approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent
with the staff recommendation described in the report, unless otherwise noted.
2.Consideration of the Minutes of the January 4, 2011, meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
3.Consideration and Possible Action on a Preliminary Plat for 19.11 acres in the
Patterson and Hudson Surveys, to be known as Teravista, Section 321. PP-2010-007
(CB)
Motion by Facey to approve the consent agenda including the January 4, 2011
minutes. Second by Austin. Approved. (7-0)
Regular Agenda
4.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Preliminary / Final Plat Combination for
31.17 acres to be known as Chapriel Place, being a Resubdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3, 5
and 6 of Chaparro Estates and 8.97 acres in the J. Fish Survey. PFP-2010-001 (VK)
Staff report given by Valerie Kreger. This is a request for a Preliminary and Final
Combination Plat, a new type of application that was authorized with the adoption
of the June 2010 UDC amendments. The primary reason for this application is to
enable the extension the utilities and the formal platting for two unplatted parcels at
the front of the Gabriel Estates subdivision. The property owners are filing the
application as the first step in preparing these properties for development. The lots
will be developed under current UDC regulations, joint access points will be
established and wastewater capacity will be reserved. The plat does not change the
existing lot configurations or increase the number of lots beyond what exists today.
Because a wastewater extension is requested as part of the platting process , both a
Preliminary Plat and a Final Plat are required. Under the new combination plat
process, these plats can be processed as one application.
Chair Padfield invited the applicant to speak. Bill Forest, Forest Surveying stated he
will be glad to answer questions.
Chair Padfield opened the Public Hearing.
JC Tunnicliffe, 211 Sedro Trail, stated he is concerned with additional building in
that area. He is opposed to any impervious coverage that could possibly flood his
home.
Chair Padfield closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Facey to approve the Preliminary / Final Plat Combination for 31.17 acres
to be known as Chapriel Place, being a Resubdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 of
Chaparro Estates and 8.97 acres in the J. Fish Survey. Second by Montgomery .
Approved. (7-0)
5.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Special Use Permit to allow a Civic Use,
per UDC Section 5.03.010, in the RS, Single Family Residential District, in Williams
Addition, Unit 1, Block 2, Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, located at 202, 204, and 210 Central
Avenue and 1603 Williams Drive. SUP 2010-006 (CB)
Postponed at the request of the applicant to the
March 1st P&Z meeting.
6.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Special Use Permit to allow an accessory
dwelling unit, per UDC Section 5.02.010, in the RS, Single Family Residential
District, in Berry Creek, Section 2, Block F, Lot 24, located at 30109 Spyglass Circle.
SUP-2010-005 (ME) Staff report by Mike
Elabarger. The applicant requests to construct an approximately 234 SF (concrete
slab) addition to the rear of the existing garage structure , and in combination with
the existing golf cart space at the rear of the garage , create a small (total square
footage of 460 SF, with a 100 SF loft area) accessory dwelling unit for the owner’s
personal use. The proposed unit would be approximately 17% of the size of the
primary dwelling unit.
Chair Padfield invited the applicant to speak. Applicant did not attend the meeting.
Chair Padfield opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward, the Public Hearing
was closed.
Motion by Austin to recommend to the City Council approval of the Special Use
Permit for 30109 Spyglass Circle to allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit in a RS
District, with the Condition that the unit be used exclusively for personal use, per
Section 5.020.020(B.)(2.). Second by Facey. Approved. (7-0)
7.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Rezoning from OF, Office District, to C-1,
Local Commercial District, for RCD Properties LLC Subdivision, Block 2, Lot 1, to be
known as the Hill Design Studio, located at 1623 Rivery Boulevard. REZ-2010-009
(ME)
Staff report by Mike Elabarger. The applicant has requested to rezone the property
from OF (Office) to C-1 (Local Commercial) in order to operate two specific business
uses in the existing 3,000 square foot (SF) structure:
1.A general office use (a construction company administrative office; no equipment
or work vehicles would be stored at this property) would be the minority space
occupier. This use is permitted in the OF and C-1 districts.
2.An artisan studio and gallery use (“Hill Design Studio & Gallery”), the majority
space occupier, comprising office space, gallery space, and a custom framing
operation. This use is not permitted in OF, but is permitted in C-1.
Chair Padfield invited the applicant to speak.
Amanda Still, Hill Design Studio, stated she will be glad to answer questions.
Chair Padfield opened the Public Hearing.
Roy Lehrman stated he and his wife live next to the property and have lived in their
house for 46 years. They welcome the new tenants, but hopes Oak Lane to remain
closed to the business traffic. He is concerned about the future potential uses for the
property if it is zoned C-1.
R.J. Tingley, 1623 Rivery Blvd., owner of the property stated there are limitations to
the type of businesses which is allowed to go on the property. Mr. Tingley stated the
fire hydrant will service the neighbors. There are twelve parking spaces.
Chair Padfield closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Facey to recommend to the City Council approval of the Rezoning for
1623 Rivery Boulevard from OF (Office) to C-1 (Local Commercial). Second by
Cochran. Approved. (7-0)
Motion by Facey to recommend to city staff that a “No Parking” sign be placed at
the end of Oak Lane to discourage parking at the street termination adjacent to the
property. Second by Cochran. Approved. (7-0)
8.Possible discussion and update on the 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 Annual Unified
Development Code (UDC) review processes and amendments. Valerie Kreger gave
a handout to the Commissioners and reviewed over the proposed amendments
made to Chapter 8, Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Fencing which is scheduled
to be acted one during the March 1
st
Planning and Zoning meeting.
9.Workshop to discuss UDC Amendments to Chapters 8 and 11 related to
Landscaping and Tree Preservation. There was not a workshop scheduled.
10.Consideration and possible action to schedule a Special Meeting in February for the
Public Hearing on UDC Amendments related to Landscaping and Tree Preservation.
Staff stated these UDC Amendments will be presented during the March 1
st
Planning
and Zoning meeting.
11Discussion regarding P&Z Commissioners positions. Chair Padfield reminded
Commissioners offices and other Board positions will need to be filled during the
March 1
st
P&Z meeting. Ms. Cook, stated the City Council agenda will be online
Wednesday, February 2nd or Thursday, February 3rd listing those who will be
appointed for the 2011-2012 P&Z Commission.
Chair Padfield also thanked Commissioner Greg Austin and Commissioner Brandon
Collier for their serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission. He also thanked
staff for their service to the Commissioners.
12.Reminder of the March 1, 2011, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
13.Adjourn at 7:22 pm.
Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,,,, January 4, 2011
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 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:
Don Padfield, Chair; Porter Cochran, Vice Chair; Annette Montgomery, Secretary; Brandon Collier,
Gregory A. Austin, Gene Facey, Pat Armour.
Commissioners in Training: Sally Pell, Ercel Brashear
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 December 7, 2010, meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Regular Agenda
3.Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Special Use Permit to allow a Personal Service –
Restricted use, specifically a Bail Bonds Company, in a C-1, Local Commercial District, in
Sparks Addition, Block 3, Lots 5 – 8, located at 1915 S. Austin Avenue, Suite 112.
SUP-2010-004 (RW)
http://www.georgetown.org/gis/plds/PandZ/2011/SUP-2010-004.pdf
4.Possible discussion and update on the 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 Annual Unified
Development Code (UDC) review processes and amendments.
5.Reminder of the February 1, 2011, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
6.Adjourn.
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, 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 _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary