HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_09.02.2014Commissioners: John Horne, Chair; Scott Rankin, Vice -chair; Bob Brent, Secretary; Andy
Wei;b, Alex Fu ler, Kaylati McCord and Kevin Pitts
Commissioners in Training: N/A
Commissioner(s) Absent: N/A
Commissioner(s) in Training Absent: N/A
Staff Present: Andrew 5purgin, Planning Director; Carla Benton, Planner; Mike Llabarger,
Planner; Valorie Kreger; Principle I'larmer; Jordan Maddox, Long Range Flan mr; l arrimy
Glanville; Planni-ng Technician and Stepnaruc: Mcnrckle, Recording secretary.
Chair i lorne called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chair f lorne 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. =-,ach speaker
is permitted to address the Convnission once for each mein, fora maximum oil three (3)
minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins.
B. As of the deadline for this agenda, no persons were signed up to speak on items dither- than
what was posted oil the agenda -
Consent Agenda
l he Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine ltl'.Tnti that the Commissionmay
act on with one single vote. A Comrnissioncr or any member of one public may request that
any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled In order that the Comtnissiotn discuss and act
upon it individraally as part of the Regular Agenda. i"he Planning and joining Commission's
approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff reco:nmcnclation
described in the report, unless otherwise noted.
C. Consideration of the Minutes of the August 19; 20"i4, meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Motion by Commi—inner Fuller to approve the consent agenda including the minutes from
the Augtast l9, 2014 P,annirrg Tnd Tonirng nr2eting. Second by Commissioner Webb.
Approved. (7-0)
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Regular Agenda
D. public Hearing and possible: action on a Rezoning of 2.9.673 in the William Roberts
Survey, from Agriculture (AG) District to Planni d Unit Development (PUD) with 1 base
district of Residential Singly Family (RS) District, to be developed as Hills of
Georgetown Village, located southeast of Shell Road: RF7 2014 ,109 (Carla Benton) Staff
report given by Carla Benton.
Carla Benton provided an overview of the l inai Plat request;, description of project and
recommend for approval.
Chair I Iorne invited the applicant to address the commissioners. The applicant
declined.
Chair Horne Opened the Public hearing. No came forward, the Public Ilearing was
closed.
Motion by Commissioner Brent to recommend to City Council approval of Rezoning of
29,673 in the William Roberts Survey, from Agriculture (AG) District to Planned Unit
Development (PUD) with a base district of Residential Single Family (RS) District, to be
developed as 1 fills of Georgetown Village, located southeast of Shell Road.
Second by Commissioner Webb. Approved. (7-0)
texrr L and T werc presented of the sanze unser.
F. Public Bearing and possible action on the 511' Amendment to the Campbell
Development Agreement to rernove the required extension of Verde Vista Drive, for a
proposed project known as the Gardens at Verde Vista. DA -2014-002 ()ordan Maddox)
F. Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend
the Overall Transportation Plan and the Future Land Use Map by removing aProposed
Major Collector roadway (the extension of Verde Vista) from crossing the property at
416 Shull Road, described as 33.77 acres in the Joseph Fish and David Wright Surveys.
CPA -2014-002 (Mike F:labargcr)
Andrew Spurgin presented a power point presentation living a history of the project.
Staff recommends denial of the proposed applications.
Question from Commissioner and sniff stated there are a construction access easement
and a public access casement. Staff also stated a geological asses;sm nthas not been
shown to staff at this time.
Staff is hooking 110r policy level direction from City Council during next week's meeting.
It was asked and staff stated the applicant Can either build the road or post fiscal
security which call be done any time prior to the mad being built.
Chair Horne invited the applicant to address the Commission.
Richard Graham, 6-i ngineer for the Developer ,ave a presentation of the proposed
development.
Chair Iorne opened the Public Hearing,
Alex I Iayes,302-17Oakmont Drive - concerned with the traffic flow through tike
neighborhood arid opposed with construction of the roadway.
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Jill Fussell, 402 Village Conimons blvd, President of the Georgetown Village. Public
improvement stated the traffic flow would be mudn more appropriate Verde Vista was
to continue and support,, the City of Georgetown with denying of closure of the Verdt,
Vista.
Ann Marie Ludlow - 4217 Madrid Dr., serves as President of the Serenada
Neighborhood /Association, stated her concern with higher traffic increase and
decreases of property value; supports the developer with building garden borncs being,
built_
Nordin Perez; 1509 Big Springs, stated Heritage Oaks home uwners are apprehensive of
the high traffic and increase of noise that will be caused if Verde, Vista is continued,
however understands the decision that needs to be made by the Commission.
Terry Huntzinger- l lb Longhorn Cavern Cove enjoys living an a ;luiet neighborhood.
Apartments will increase traffic, noise and water usage and will decrease property
value.
Chair l lorne closed the PUblie Hearing.
Staff stated tine developer has presented a good project for this property. I lowevor, blip
application being presented tonight does not set lane[ uses, change zoning or cut density
in half. What's before the Commission tonight is an amenebrient.'l here is a contractual
obligation to complete that road that has been default on by the owner. Staff started to
compensatc for the loss of road usually there would be a I raffic Impact Study that
studies both on and off site improvements which is has not been provided at this time.
Motion by Commissioner Brent to approve the 511, Amendment to the Campbell
Development Agreement to remove the required extension of Verde Vista Drive; for a
proposed project known as the Gardens at Verde Vista. Second by Commissioner Pitts.
Approved (5-2) Commissioner Rankin and Convnissioner McCord opposed.
Motion by Commissioner Pitts to recommend to City Council approval of the
Cornprc pensive Plan Amendment to amend the Overall Transportation Plan and the
Future Land Use Map by removing a Proposed Major Collector roadway (the extension
of Verde Vista) from crossing the property at 410 Shell Road, described as 33:77 acres in
the Joseph Fish and David Wright Surveys. Second by COMmissionor Fuller,
Approved. (5-2) Commissioner .Rankin and Commissioner McCord opposed.
G. Public I fearing and possible action on a Rezoning from the Agriculture District Loa
Planned Unit Development District for 768.9 acres in the Foy and Dyct es Surveys
iocated near CR 24.5 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard, to be known as lie Sun City
Somerset Hills Tract. R EZ -20141 07.1 (Jordan Maddox) staff report by Jordan Maddox,
Jordan Maddox provided an overview of the Rezone request, description of project and
recommend for approval.
Commissioner asked and staff stated they are working with ADA consultant on the
sidcwaiks,
Chair Horne invited the applicant to address the Commission.
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Peter Vercticchio, SEC. Planning, representing lel Webb reviewed elle project and stated
he will be glad to artswi�r questions.
Chair 1 kerne opened the Public Hearing.
Janie Timbes, 511 Salt Creek is concerned with neighbors being too close the grEtien belt
disappearing.
The applicant stated there will be open spaces and buffers included in the development.
Chair Horne closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Comtnissioner Webb to recomr lend to City Council approval of the Rezone
from the Agriculture District to a Planned Unit Development District for 768.9 acres in
tlic Foy and t?ychc s Surveys located near CR 245 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard, to be
known as the Sim City Somerset Hills Tract, Second by Commissioner Fuller.
Oiscussion aivongCornnaissimers regarding the sidewalks,
Conwiissionr'r Webb amended itis emotion a.q folloalrvd
Motion by commissioner Webb to recommend to City Council approval of the Rezone
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rom the Agriculture District to a Planned Uni+ Development District for 768.9 acres in
the Foy and Dyches Surveys located near C R\ 245 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard, to bc
known as the Sun City Somerset Hills Tract with a reconimem ation the developer build
the sidewalks or provide an alternative arrangement through the Planned Unit
Development to provide accessibility for the residence. Second by Commissioner
Fuller. Approved. (6-1) Commissioner Pitts opposed.
H. Public Bearing and possible action on a Rezoning from the Agriculture District to a
Planned Unit Ievclopnaent District for 406.3 acres in the Eaves Survey located on
Highway 195 near Sun City Boulevard, to be known as the Sun City Queen Tract. RF.,Z-
2014-012 (Jordan Maddox)
Jordan Maddox provided an overview of the Rezone request, description of project and
recommend for approval.
Chair Horne invited the applicant to address the Commission.
Peter Verdicchio, SFC Planning, ret -,)resenting Del Webb stated he will be glad to answer
questions.
Chair Horne opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward the. Public 1 easing waS
closed.
Motion by Commissioner Brent to recommend to City Council approval of a Rezoning
from the Agriculture District to a Planned Unit Development District for 406.3 acres in
the Laves Survey located on Highway 195 near Sun City Boulevard., to be known as the
Sun City Queen Tract with a recommendation sidewalks are provided. Second by
Commissioner Fuller. Approved. (6-1) Commissioner Pitts opposed.
1. Public Hearing and possible action on the #11 ftnrendment to the Sura City Texas
Development Agreement, primarily to allow for new road connections to Sura City
expansion tracts. DA -2014-006 (Jordan Maddox)
Jordan: Maddox provided an overview of the 411 amendment to the Sun City
Development Agreement request; description of project and recommend for approval.
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Chair Horne invAed the applicant to address the Cl?MTmssion.
Peter Verdicchio, SLC Planning, representing Uel Webb stated he will be gkia to answer
questions and commended Jordan Maddox on his report and presentation..
Chair Horne opened the Public Hearing.
Kathy Sweency, 100 West Majestic Oak Lane stated they performed a little study
regarding traffic in their neighborhood. Ms. Sweeney gave a computers presentation
showing the potential danger of huge trucks going thru their small neighborhood street
with children going to school and opposes the connections of Majestic Oak.
Mika Sweeney, 100 West Majestic Oak stated there area number of people who
opposed and wants to be part of the solution.
Ken Hester, 110 Standing Oak Dr. stated Williamson County l rigincer, Joe England
informed him the capacity of Majestic Oak is 1000 trips per day. Mr. Hester stated it is a
matter of time an accident will happen involving erne of the children of the
neighborhood.
Lira Domiguer, 208 W. Majestic Oak stated she moved to Georgetown from Austin
because she was tired of the traffic in Austin. MS. D0MigueZ loved walking in the
neighborhood but does not have lights or sidewalks. Neighbors within the community
are very conscious of the traffic rules, but must we wait till there is a loss of life before
something is done?
Kurt Schaller, 106 Lost Peak Path, Supports the IV, amendment, but is koncernod with
the increase in volume: Of construction traffic. Mr. Schaller is requesting the P&Z
Commission include an amendment to the 11'" arnandinent to the Del Webb
Development Agreement for Pulte and Dei Webb's subcontractors to exclusively use
the establish temporary construction road from FM 245 to the point in which it connects
to Pedernales within Sun City they continue to use this road exclusively throughout the
construction of the extended road to Williams and also requested the P&T Cormission
to recommend to City Council effectively enforce Section 10.04.010 of the code of
ordinance as amended by the ordinance #9311 ongoing and frecluently violations of
moth marked and unmarked construction vehicles currOntly der;nonstraie the lack of
recognition of authority exercised the City's traffic engineer as required by this
ordinance.
Dain Scott, 205 Woodland Park, stated there was a mess made in 2006. He met with City
Staff and everyone agrees the application will be presented to City Council, but
concerned with comments made, "We have a connectivity policy .. "and "If you get the
road Smit, then we will have to shut ? bunch of others because there will be more
people behind you". Mr. Scott appreciates the Commissions patience and asked if this is
;bout convenience or public safety.
Peter Verdicch:io, SEC Planning, representing Del Webb stated
"t"he. decision was made in 2006 and the road was built at the direction of City Council.
The commitment was put on Del Webb by City Council to build those 5 access points
which have been built. Mr. Verdicch o stated the irony is we have listened to a
developer wno has breached his commiiinent, yet we as a developer have met all our
commitments.
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Mr. Verdicchio stated they will defer to the City of George=town staff and City Coijncil,
but reminded the Commission they are here to propose a Development AgreemenL that
has nothing to do with this road. We arc- ftot.asking. to change a commrtinent that waS
made or required in 2006 to this road. We are not asking for new commitments or
connection., to other neighborhoods. We are asking for connections between the
existing Sun City to lands that will be the continuation of Sun City with all their access
to major regional :roads.
The P&Z Commission commend the: citizens and ask they cmitinue their effortand
conversation. ration. Commissionoz also rerninded the citizens that torright's proposed
amendment to the Development Agreement does not address Majestic Oaks which was
previously approved by hot]-, City of Georgetown and Williamson County.
Staff stated that it would not be inappropriate for the commission to make a separate
statement to Council that they consider the Majestic Oaks item at a iitor date.
Notion by Commissioner Brent to recommend to City council approval of the #!I
Amendmont to the. Sun City "Texas Development Agreement, primarily to allow for new
road confections to Sun City expansion tracts and to ask the Council to look into the
situation with Majestic oak. Second by Commissioner Webb. Approved. (7-0)
Public Hearingand d possible action on a Rezoning of 19.033 acres in the John Berry
Survey from the Industrial (IN) District and the Agriculture (AG) District to the
Regional Commercial (C--3) Dist, ict, located at 3901 11-4 35. R177-2014-002 (Valerie
Kreger)
Valerie Kreger provided an overview of the Rezone roquest, c:e,cription of project and
recomrnerid for approval.
Chair borne invited the applicant to addro>s the Corntnission,
Jonathan Neshrnd, Bury, stated he will be glad to answer questions.
Chair Horne opened the Public Hoaring. No one came forward the Public l leaning was
closed.
Motion by Cornrmissioner Brenf to recommend to City Council approval of a Rezoning
of 19.033 acres in the John Berry Survey from the Industrial (IN) District and the
Agriculture (AG) District to the Regional Commercial (C-3) District, located at 39011H
35. Second by Commissioner Duller. Approved. (7-0)
K. Update on the unified Development Code Advisory Committee (UDCAC) Meetings.
(Chair Horne)Ne-,xtmeeting is scheduled for October.
Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (G1 AB) Meetings.
(Commissioner Rankin) Will give a report during the next P&7 meeting.
Questions or comments from Commissioners -in Training about the actions and matter,
considered on this agenda. N/A
Reminder of the September 16, 2014, Planning anis Zoning Commission meeting.
!Adjourn 8:30
John Horne, Chair
Bob Brent; Secr€tan,
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