HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 05.28.2014 CC-SNotice of Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, May 28, 2011
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers, at 101
E. 7t' St., Georgetown, Texas
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Policy Development/Review Workshop — Call to order at 6:00 PM
A CALL TO ORDER: Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:OOPM
This is a JOINT MEETING of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, the Planning & Zoning
Commission, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, the Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board, the
Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board, the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation and the
Georgetown Independent School District Board of Trustees.
B Presentation, Discussion, Questions and Answers, and possible direction regarding Hillwood Communities
proposed future development of Wolf Ranch - Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager
Eason, Gonzalez absent.
Brandenburg described the item for the Council and why this is coming forward today. He said, since day one of
this project, Hillwood has tried to foster a partnership with the City. He listed some of the entitlements they are
looking at tonight. He reviewed the proposed timeline for the project and described what will be discussed today.
He introduced Brian Carlock to the Council.
With a Powerpoint Presentation, Carlock introduced the four owners of Hillwood to the Council. He also
introduced the Wolf family, their engineering and planners. He reviewed the project progress to date as well as
the workshop objectives. He said the purpose of the workshop is to discuss the land use planning, incorporation
of certain master planning principles, comparison of certain UDC regulations and a summary of the project and
project schedule. Carlock provided a brief background of Hillwood and said they are a real estate company
owned by Ross Perot, Jr. He spoke about their core values and the various types of development and projects
they do. He showed Council a map of their Hillwood Communities locations around the United States. He said
their core customers purchase houses between $300,000 and $700,000. He listed their many corporate
relationships. He spoke about the land use and the regional plan for the project. He introduced Chris Crawford
who spoke in depth about the plan.
Crawford showed Council a context map of where the current Wolf Ranch development is located as well as
where the proposed Hillwood development would be located. He reviewed the key elements of a master
planned community including respect for the natural landscape and constraints, diverse and appropriate mix of
uses, cohesive image and identity, a variety of transportation options, thoughtfully programmed and placed
amenities and the use of regionally appropriate materials. He spoke about the proposed site of the project in
great detail. He showed Council maps of the proposed roadways within the project, the open spaces and natural
areas, churches and schools nearby, existing commercial development, proposed commercial development,
existing residential development and proposed residential development. He showed Council a map of the entire
Wolf Ranch Land Use Plan. He reviewed a development summary and the potential acreage for various types of
development in the community. He spoke about how they would be using the City's services for water, sewer,
electricity, police and fire. He said the project fits within the City's major transportation plan. There was much
discussion about the plan.
Carlock described the Wolf Lakes Master Plan for the Council. He said it is their opinion that the City has a lot of
commercial development and their proposed commercial development is on par with what is needed. He spoke
about the various resources they used to gather the data for their project. He said the data shows how much
commercial development in needed in Georgetown as it grows. There were many questions and much
discussion about these findings.
Crawford spoke about a proposed mixed use lifestyle center in Wolf Lakes. He spoke about how this could
compare to the Domain and Southlake developments. He spoke about the Wolf Lakes Mixed Use and Lifestyle
Center Concept Plan and showed Council a map of the Wolf Ranch Land Use Plan in comparison to the
Georgetown 2030 Land Use Plan. He said this process will be seen again when Council discusses the
Comprehensive Plan.
Tom Wilbur, Director of Planning for Hillwood, introduced himself to the Council and spoke about the Hillwood
LIVESMART Principles. He reviewed their principles as healthy living, sense of community, technology,
educations and enrichments and environmental stewardship. He reviewed each principle in great detail and how
their project meets each of those principles.
Carlock summarized and spoke about the added value this project would bring to Georgetown. He said this will
be a high quality master planned community for Georgetown. He said the project will also bring enhanced
roadway designs, the South San Gabriel River regional trail system connection, the South San Gabriel River
parkland dedication, a cohesive internal trail system, privately maintained public park and enhanced architectural
design and requirements. He continued to speak about the added value this will bring to Georgetown and said it
will bring high quality signage and architectural features, a Middle Fork San Gabriel River bridge crossing, a
donated fire station site, a designated elementary school site, the assurance that Wolf Lakes will be a
commercial center, enhanced tree preservation and additional Georgetown Electric customers. He reviewed the
high level conclusions for the project. He said this project will bring a high quality master planned community and
it will provide an economic impact in excess of $1 billion. He noted the Master Plan includes land for flexible, long
term commercial development. He said staff is in support of the current plan and related entitlements and
Hillwood is ready to begin development immediately.
Brainard asked and Carlock confirmed the Wolf Ranch Parkway is still planned for their project. Brainard said he
has been approached by residents of Oak Crest Estates, who are concerned about their neighborhood becoming
a thoroughfare during the construction process. Carlock said they will communicate with those residents and
work with city staff to ensure they will not be disturbed. Hesser asked and Carlock spoke about the process they
go through to select the builders for the project. Carlock described the various agreements they have with their
builders. Fought said his main concern is to maintain a reasonable mix of commercial and residential. Fought
spoke about how he appreciates their attention to this matter. Hammerlun echoed what has already been said.
He said the market analysis was extremely valuable. He thanked the City staff who has been working on this
project. He said this is an exciting time and it is an exciting project. Hammerlun spoke about the importance of
having the builders use water conservation measures. Jonrowe echoed the sentiments of the rest of the Council.
She said the conversation about the mix of residential and commercial development was valuable to her.
Jonrowe asked about the trail system and Carlock said they agreed to take the trail to 1-35. Jonrowe asked about
connecting the trail system to the Southwest Bypass. She asked about the high density residential development
and multifamily housing. Carlock said they have their own multi -family group. Jonrowe said one of her concerns
is affordability by a variety of people. Mayor thanked Carlock and the entire Hillwood Group for their presentation.
Adjourninent — Meeting adjourned at 7:201'M
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. 81h Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the
day of , 2014, at , and remained so posted for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled
time of said meeting.
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
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Dale Ross, Mayor
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