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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Council and Courts Building, located at 101 E 7th Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Commissioners present: Tim Bargainer; Kayla McCord; Gary Newman, Alternate; Kevin Pitts; Josh
Schroeder, Chair; and Ben Stewart.
Absent: Ercel Brashear; John Marler; Travis Perthuis, Alternate;
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager;
Andreina Davila-Quinterro, Current Planning Manager; David Munk, Development Engineer; Clay
Shell, Assistant Fire Chief; Nathan Jones -Meyer, Planner; Jordan Feldman, Planner; Robyn Miga,
Planner; Madison Thomas, Historic and Downtown Planner; and Karen Frost, Recording Secretary.
Chair Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Bargainer 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.
• As of the deadline for this agenda, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than what 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.
A. Consideration and possible action of the minutes of March 6, 2018. Karen Frost, Recording
Secretary
B. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Final Plat for the Wolf Crossing Subdivision
generally located southeast of the SH 29 and IH -35 intersection (PFP-2017-006). Nathan Jones -
Meyer, Planner
C. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Final Plat for the Echo Park subdivision
generally located at 7121 Kelley Drive (PFP-2017-007). Nathan Jones -Meyer, Planner
D. Consideration and possible action of a Preliminary Plat for the Patience Ranch Subdivision
generally located at 1000 VP Ranch Rd (PP -2017-008). Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current
Planning Manager
Items A and D were pulled for special consideration.
Consent agenda - Motion by Pitts, second by Bargainer to approve the consent agenda. Approved 6 —
0. (Brashear and Marler absent.)
Item A — Motion by Bargainer, second by Pitts to approve the agenda amended to correct the
nomination of the Secretary to Marler. Approved 6 — 0. (Brashear and Marler absent.)
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Item D - Consideration and possible action of a Preliminary Plat for the Patience Ranch Subdivision
generally located at 1000 VP Ranch Rd (PP -2017-008). Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning
Manager
Chair Schroeder opened the Public Hearing.
Dave Aldridge, 308 VP Ranch Drive, directly adjacent to Patience Ranch, shares 1200 feet of boundary.
Opinion that small lots do not add to the value and an increase in traffic. VP Ranch Road will not
support this. He asks to deny this subdivision.
Thomas Arthur, 221 Escalera Parkway, is in opposition to this subdivision taking access on Escalera
Parkway. Many accidents, and situations on these narrow streets.
Dave McGavern,104 Marshall Crt, talks about the width of this street, VP Parkway is too narrow for
this many residents and the possible addition of more.
Roberta Honzlik, 112 Marshall Court, speaking in opposition to the configuration of the roads. It
cannot handle the traffic and is concerned about the safety of the blocked roads. A road that was built
for one neighborhood is not supposed to serve two or three neighborhoods.
Adam Caudill, 116 Covington Cove, in opposition of this subdivision. Has seen six accidents into the
neighborhood. Roads are not built adequately to handle construction traffic.
Gary and Gaye Kriegel, 200 Montell Dr, are opposed to this subdivision. This subdivision is purposely
tree -lined and smaller to mirror the hill country ambience. The entrance is too small for construction
traffic. It is too dangerous.
Renee Pietzsch, 204 Clovis Drive, representing fire fighter husband. GT Fire Station 1 is the closest fire
department and the new subdivision will take over 10 minutes to reach, Escalera is over 7 minutes.
This will only increase response times to these homes and citizens. An urban interface fire could
destroy the entire neighborhood and would have grave consequences. We strongly oppose.
Deborah Hunt, 213 Montell Drive, speaks for the future of Escalera and has concerns about the
connection of a high density neighborhood to a low density neighborhood. Believes connecting to
Water Oak would solve many of these issues. Asks for this decision to be delayed until a better
solution can be developed.
Evelyn Young, 200 Escalera Parkway, intersection of VP Ranch Road. Headlights shine in their
windows. Says they have had to pay for road repairs in this subdivision. Concerned about the traffic
in the neighborhood and on FM 2243 and says this will make it worse.
Sondra Janssen, 109 Folsom Crt, concerned about the fire danger and the increased percentage of
homes and increase in danger and access of emergency vehicles. Insurance companies will not insure
homes in this area because of the fire risk. Cost has increased 300%.
Denise Lebowitz, 109 Marco Drive, off VP Ranch Road, thanks the board for taking this item off
consent for discussion. Is angry about the Water Oak development promises and about the declaring
of the vested rights according to the utility evaluation date, not the current regulations for preliminary
plats.
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Christa Markusic, 127 Escalera Parkway, moved here from California. She is already concerned about
fire and says considering this is absurd.
Stuart McKenna, 248 VP Ranch Dr., speaks of traffic problems and says most people go east to the
highway and toll road and understands growth but thinks this is not good growth. He also
complained about lack of notification of the neighbors.
Joshua Landau, 121 Covington Cove, agrees with all the other speakers. Concern about damage to the
landscaping and roads and this will continue and affect the community. Insurance agents see the risk
and shows there is danger in the current client.
Travis Williams, 233 Escalera Parkway, in opposition to this application. Majestic Oak roads cannot be
worse than this situation. Does not believe in vesting with the utility evaluation. Please look at what is
right. Believes Water Oak Roadway could be a
Dale Durham, 101717 Oak Branch Drive, in Shady Oaks where there are also connection issues. Says
the city is bailing out the county and taking a smaller road and making it a collector. This needs to
stop.
Chair Schroeder closed the Public Hearing with no more speakers coming forth.
Newman asked if new phases of the subdivision would fall under the current code. ADQ says it
depends on when the new phases come in and it would be reviewed.
ADQ states they are only reviewing this plat at this time. Pitts asked about construction entrances.
Munk says they can look for other routes, but if none exists then they would have to use this and the
contractors would have to replace any roads that are torn up.
Pitts also asked if there were any fire issues. Shell reported that they have serviced this subdivision but
have not had any issues. And the new Patience Ranch will meet fire code standards.
Bargainer would question the vesting timing, but asks if there is any way to deny this request. ADQ
says it would have to not meet the statutory requirements in order to be denied. The only way it would
go to council is an appeal of the decision that the determination is invalid because of a
misinterpretation of the code. Bargainer asks if the developer would have to correct any damages.
The roads would be bonded prior to acceptance by the city. A Traffic Control Plan could be required.
Clovis is a collector and there is a local street and meets the national standards and number of trips.
McCord asked about the fire code and future development. Shell reported the developer is following
the fire code adopted and will be sprinklering homes until a second access is developed.
Motion by Bargainer, second by McCord to approve the application.
Stewart is frustrated by the legal minutia, Newman suggests the developer work with the neighbors.
Schroeder defends staff and states the current staff and city attorney would not make this decision if
they could do anything else. The Commission cannot refute state law.
Approved 5-1, (Stewart opposed.)
Legislative Regular Agenda
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E. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone approximately 0.92 acre out of the Landgraf
Sub Survey generally located at 4229 Williams Drive, from the Agricultural (AG) zoning district to
the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district (REZ-2018-002). Jordan Feldman, Planner.
Feldman presented the staff report. The applicant, Jennifer Kitach (sp) spoke to this application. She
is selling the property and introduced the new owner who showed a video of what he is proposing,
an Edgestone Automotive store.
Pitts confirmed that this would require an SUP regardless of the zoning district. This application is
just to rezone the property. Pitts asked about the Williams Drive study and how this would be
affected by this use. ADQ explained it would be supportive.
Chair Schroeder opened the public hearing and
Motion by Pitts, second by Newman to approve the application. McCord expresses concern about
the intensity of the use and how the future land use map classifies this area. Feldman explains that
the FLUM calls out a local commercial, C-1 land use. ADQ explains that along the corridor, the
intersections would suggest commercial nodes with more intensity and this might not be in line with
that because it does not fit into the intersection category.
Approved 5 —1. (McCord opposed.)
F. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone approximately 0.28 acre out of Block O of
the Morrow Addition, located at 1215 S Austin Ave, from the Residential Single -Family (RS) district
to the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) district (REZ-2018-003). Madison Thomas, AICP, Historic and
Downtown Planner
Thomas presented the staff report.
Bargainer expresses concern about what this could also be if the cookie shop does not stay there, once
this is rezoned. Commissioners review the uses and process of review.
The applicant spoke. She says they will not change the historic structure and she has operated the
bakery out of her home on Church Street and wants to carry that feeling over. She owns this house
and has no intent to sell it. She wants to keep the charm of the downtown area and does not intend to
bother the neighbors and is respectful of the historic area.
Chair Schroeder opened the Public Hearing.
Lenora Filmore,1216 S. Main St, gave a handout and explained that the owner has already changed
the backyard and driveway and has put a parking lot that is visible from her backyard. Not happy
about this.
Norman Filmore,1216 S. Main St., supports small business but not this one. They have invested a lot
of money in their historic home and he says this business will devalue their home.
Linda Burns, 1905 Church Street, a realtor in old town and sells Main Street. She says by putting
commercial on the end of the street it takes away from the charm of the neighborhood and
streetscape. Concerned about parking and run-off. Concerned about future of Main Street and what
could also go in that structure.
Chair Schroeder closed the public hearing with no more speakers coming forth.
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Bargainer moves to deny the rezoning request. Second by Pitts.
Pitts asked the applicant about deliveries. She stated they would not have any commercial deliveries
and offered to remove the gravel in the backyard.
Bargainer explains he feels this is pushing too far into the heart of the historic neighborhood. He
understands the transition zone, but is not comfortable putting this forward. Schroeder understands
everyone's concerns but feels this is consistent with the comprehensive plan and that commercial
properties will not devalue the residential properties, but will actually increase the value.
Motion to deny fails. 1-5 (Bargainer only vote for denial.)
Motion by McCord to approve. Second by Stewart. Approved 5 —1. (Bargainer opposed.)
G. Public Hearing and possible action on a Subdivision Variance from the maximum number of lots
permitted on a cul-de-sac pursuant to Section 12.05.020 of the Unified Development Code, for the
property located at 409 Doe Run (WAV-2018-001). Jordan Feldman, Planner
Feldman presented the staff report.
Chair Schroeder opened the public hearing and with no speakers coming forth closed the hearing.
Motion by Bargainer to approve, second by Stewart. Approved 6 — 0.
H. Public Hearing and possible action on a Subdivision Variance from the minimum lot width or street
frontage along a public street requirement pursuant to Section 7.02.010 of the Unified Development
Code, for the property located at 2701 E University Ave, bearing the legal description of 3.42 acres out
of the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21 (WAV-2018-002). Robyn Miga, Planner
Miga presented the staff report.
Chair Schroeder opened the public hearing and with no speakers coming forth closed the hearing.
Motion by Pitts to approve the variance because the request meets at least 4 of the 5 requirements.
Second by Bargainer. Approved 6 — 0.
I. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change
approximately 1.37 acres out of the Booty & Lesueur Survey, 0.66 acre out of the Outlot Survey, and
2.84 acres out of the Hart Addition Survey, from the Moderate Density Residential Future Land Use
category to the Mixed Use Neighborhood Center Future Land Use category, generally located at the
southeast corner of the intersection of Railroad Avenue and University Avenue. (CPA-2018-001)
Jordan Feldman, Planner
Feldman presented the staff report.
Chair Schroeder opened the public hearing and with no speakers coming forth closed the hearing.
Motion by Pitts to approve as stated by staff. Second by McCord. Approved 6 — 0.
J. Public Hearing and possible action on an amendment to Section 7.02.020, Non-Residential Lot and
"intensional Standards, of the Unified Development Code (UDC) relating to the minimum district
size requirement for the Business Park (BP) zoning district (UDC-2018-001). Andreina Davila-
Quintero, Current Planning Manager
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ADQ presented the staff report and explained the proposed amendment.
McCord commented there didn't seem to be any evidence for the 20 acres minimum for this change
many years ago. ADQ explained why this was going through this process of P&Z and Council
review without going through the UDC Advisory Board.
Chair Schroeder opened the public hearing and with no speakers coming forth closed the hearing.
Motion by Newman to accept the amendment. Second by Stewart. Approved 6 — 0.
K. Discussion and possible direction on the annual review and list of General Amendments to the
Unified Development Code for 2018. Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager.
This item is continued from the March 6, 2018 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.
ADQ explained that this has been revised from the last meeting and those items that were suggested
being removed have been removed. Items identified as Priority 1 will be taken through the process
for review and revision.
Pitts brought up Item 15 for discussion. He voiced concerns that making masonry requirements
would be counterproductive to the affordable housing items. He expressed that neighborhood
meetings for all rezonings might not be necessary. Staff explained that this could be discussed to
see when this could be applied. TIA timing request should be discussed. Building separation on
MF -1 and MF -2 could be discussed.
Motion by Bargainer to recommend to Council as presented to incorporate comments made
tonight. Second by Pitts. Approved 6 -0.
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