HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_02.20.2018City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Council and Courts Building, located at 1.01 C 7th Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Commissioners present: Josh Schroeder, Chair; T.itn Bargainer; Ercel Brashear; Alex Fuller; John
Marler; Travis Perthuis, Alternate; and Kevin Pitts, Vice -Chair
Absent: Aaron Albright, Alternate; and Andy Webb,
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Andreula Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager,-
Nathan
anager;Nathan Jones -Meyer, Planner; Jordan Feldman, Planner; Robyn Miga, PIanner; Susan Watkins,
Housing Coordinator; and Karen Prost, Recording Secretary.
A. Chair Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Marler led the pledge of allegiance.
Chair Schroeder 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 is permitted
to address the Commission once for each item, for a maximum of three (3) :minutes, unless otherwise
agreed to before the meeting begins.
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As of the deadline,for this agenda, no persons TUere signed Tip to speak on itews oilier tlian zoliat was
posted on the agenda.
Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items that may be acted upon
with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and
acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
B. Consideration and passible action of the minutes of February 6, 2018. Karen Frost, Recording
Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat Amendment for the Kasper
Subdivision generally located north of Westinghouse Road, north and west of Higgs Road, west
of Rockride Road, and south of Sam Houston Avenue (PP -2017-015). Robyn Miga, Planner
Motion to approve the consent agenda by Marler, second by Bargainer. Approved 7 — 0 - 2. (Webb
and Albright absent.)
Legislative Regular Agenda
D. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to amend the Saddlecreek Planned Unit
Development (PUD), for approximately 353.084 acres out of the William Addison Survey,
Abstract 21, and the Stubblefield Survey, Abstract 556, generally located on the north side of
Sam Houston Ave, between Rockride Ln and SH 7.30 Tall (REZ-2017-027). Andreina Davila-
Quin.tero, Current Planning Manager.
Davila presented the staff report. TEie applicant has requested to amend the Saddlecreek
Plmuned Unit Development (PUD) to add a new section to the Development Plan titled
"Courtyard Product Fencing". The purpose of this section is to include provisions for a new
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single-family housing type that will include a courtyard in the front yard between the detached
garage and the primary structure. Tlnis new housing type will be unique to the Saddlecreek
Subdivision as it is a housing type that is not permitted by right under current standards due to
the definition of the front yard and fence height limitations within the front yard.
The proposed amendment, should .it be approved, would allow a portion of the front yard,
more specifically the area located between the detached garage and primary structure, to be
enclosed by a 6 -Moat tall privacy fence to create a courtyard area between both structures. Fences
enclosing the courtyard area would be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the front lot line.
This will allow the Courtyard Product to maintain a 20 -foot open area along the street
frontages, consistent with the residential developments in other neighborhoods. No other
changes are proposed to the PUD Development Plan. Staff reviewed the application and finds
that this application meets the criteria of the zoning district. And it provides a diversity of
housing types.
Brashear asked if the Fire Department reviewed this. Yes, and the types of the fencing would be
wood and masonry. The lot sizes range from 45 feet to 55 feet. No structure will be allowed to
be built in the Front yard setback. The garage and gate to the back would be at the front of the
house, with the house and yard behind the garage. Pitts would prefer to see masonry and
wrought iron on the front fences, stating the wooden fence or gate will not look good in years to
come.
Mark Baker, SEC Planning, spoke for the developer. He explained that most likely the grate and
fence will be a variety of products. He also said this same product is being built in other areas
in central Texas so the fire issue has been addressed and he can bring back more information.
The two houses will be separated by two, ten foot rear setbacks, Total buildout is estimated. at
1100 single-family products with an additional 500 multi -family units.
Chair Schroeder opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers corning forth, closed the
hearing.
Motion by Pitts to postpone this item to March 6 to allow the applicant to bring back items to
address the safety issues that were raised. Second by Fuller.
Brashear would like to see this product on the ground and hear from the fire department that
this is "safe". Schroeder feels the Fire Reviewers will have reviewed this thoroughly. Bargainer
wants reassurance in the form of a statement.
Approved 5 —2 -2. Schroeder and Marler opposed. (Webb and Albright absent.)
E. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow a
Commercial Recreation use on 0.05 acres out of Lots 6 and 7, Block 41, City of Georgetown,
located at 215 W 811' St (SUP -2018-001). Madison Thomas, A1CP, Historic and Downtown
Planner
Thomas presented the staff report. The applicant has requested consideration of a Special Use
Permit (SUP) that would aI.low a Commercial Recreation Use, more specifically an Escape Room
to be located in the Mixed Use Downtown (MU -DT) district.
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The applicant proposes to provide approximately 1,606 square feet of indoor space to create two
game rooms (with potential for a third) in the rear of the building and one open area to
congregate in the front of the building. As described by the applicant, escape rooms are "live-
action team -based games where players discover clues, solve puzzles, and accomplish tasks in
one or more rooms in order to accomplish a specific goal (usually escaping from the room) in a
limited amount of time. Each room would typically hold 2-8 people and the game would last
approximately an hour. The business plants to be open to the public on weekends, with
weekday sessions for group events, Hours of operation would vary based on business needs,
Sales of beer/wine as well as merchandise would be accessory to the main use. Hours of sale for
wine and beer are between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. on every day but Sunday, with Sunday
hours being between 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. Alcohol sales are intended for the consumption
of Boomtowns patrons. The proposed days of operation would be Monday through Sunday.
Staff finds that the proposed project supports the Downtown Master Plan's goal of attracting
people downtown, beyond the square, facilitating adaptive reuse of historic buildings, and .
Staff finds that the UDC approval criteria, 1, 2, 3 and 4 have been met.
Marler asked about soundproofing for the adjacent offices. Mr. Nicholson, the owner applicant,
stated they fully intend to follow the noise ordunance requirements and aim to be a good
neighbor. They do not expect the games being used to be that loud. Brashear asked about the
potential of conflict with the neighbors having a good time and keeping it quiet. Nicholson says
during the week, the operations are only with private events and not open to the public. And
the walls in between the buildings are 12" of concrete which will buffer the noise.
Motion by Pitts to approve the request. Second by Marler. Approved 7 — 0.
F. Presentation and general discussion on the Planning Department's End of Year Report for 2017.
Nathan Jones, Planner, and Jordan Feldman, Planner.
Feldman and Jones showed the data. The average age of citizens in the city limits is 45 years
old. The average appraised value is $310, with 30% of the population being burdened by an
over 30% cost of housing. This is important going into the Comprehensive Plan update. They
reviewed population growth and new home starts. Brashear asks staff to review the ETT growth
and the density of the ETT. Nelson says they will bring back more information and maps.
Tones explained the number of applications. Feldman showed the department year in review;
completions, accomplishments and UDC amendments. Big projects identified PUDs, Natural
Grocers, Summit at Westinghouse, Bourne Development on Westinghouse, and the
Georgetown 120 Development at Inner Loop and Hwy 29.
This document will. be published online soon.
G. Presentation and discussion of the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update. Nat Waggoner,
AICD, Long Range Planning Manager.
Waggoner gave an update that will. be presented to City Council next week. There are many
people working on this project and this process will include the commission and several boards
and commissions across the city. Major components of the plan elements are housing, growth
scenarios, Williams drive sub -area plan, gateways and the future land use plan. Council has
asked staff during the update to took at the commercial elements and items, using economic
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development growth and commercial development patterns. The outcomes must have a
discrete list of annual projects, tied to a budget process and measurable.
Waggoner explained the goals and objectives to achieve council direction. To have a discrete
list of annual projects, a measurable implementation plan will be given and result in an annual
report. it must be tied to the budget process or have Fiscal alignment wind will incorporate the
fiscal impact model, the economic development strategic plan, and the CTP budget with others.
Public involvement will be hu-tovative and will have a steering committee and joint sessions
with city council and P&Z.
There was discussion of quantifying development and how that affects the city or the
developers.. There was discussion that the cost of the commercial and industrial activity was
more beneficial to the city than affordable housing.
A general scope was developed and an RFP was pushed out in December. Interviews were
held in early February and staff is currently negotiating with the chosen consultant about
specific data and cost to acquire what the city wants and needs. Staff is developing an approach
that has a Steering Committee with representation by many entities within the city. The Mayor
will be the chair and is working with staff to appoint several citizens from the business
community, the chamber, developers, the school district and citizens at large.
joint Council and P&Z meetings will be held an estimated three to four times to work on public
input and policy formation, for ultimate policy adoption.
Perthuis asked for presentations to be posted ahead of the meeting for better comprehension.
Nelson said that would be added to the staff timeline.
Motion by Brashear, second by Fuller to adjourn at 7:22 pm.
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josh Sclkrpeder, Chair
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