HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_06.19.2018City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Council and Courts Building, located at 101 E 7th Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Commissioners present: Tim Bargainer, Vice -Chair; Ercel Brashear; Roger Chappell, Alternate; John
Marler; T- AEI -Gbr ; Gary Newman; Travis Perthuis, Alternate; Josh Schroeder, Chair; &I &U1"-�
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Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; David Munk, Development Engineer; Andreina Davila-
Quinterro, Current Planning Manager; Robyn Miga, Planner; Nathan Jones -Meyer, Planner; Jordan
Feldman, Planner; and Karen Frost, Recording Secretary.
A. Chair Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Stewart 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.
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 possible action of the minutes of June 19, 2018. Karen Frost, Recording
Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat for approximately 29.140 acres out of and a
portion of the William Robert Survey No. 4, Abstract No. 524, generally located on the west side
of Shell Road, north of Sycamore Street, to be known as the Arbors at Georgetown Village
Subdivision (FP -2018-024). Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager.
Newman recused himself for the consent agenda items. Chappell took his seat
Motion by Brashear, second by Marler. Approved 6 – 0.
Newman took his seat back on the dais. Bargainer came on also.
Legislative Regular Agenda
D. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone approximately 33.6486 acres
consisting of Lots 1 and 2, Bonnet Subdivision, Lots 1 through 6, Legend Oaks Section II
Subdivision, and 5.273 acres out of the Joseph P. Pulsifer Survey, Abstract No. 498, from
Agriculture (AG), Office (OF), and Local Commercial (C-1) zoning districts, to the General
Commercial (C-3) zoning district, generally located in the 1300 block of W Urdversity Ave
between Wolf Ranch Parkway and River Chase Boulevard, to be known as Bluebonnet Plaza
(REZ-2018-010). Robyn Miga, Planner
Miga presented the staff report. This meets 4 of the 5 criteria for rezoning. It only partially
complies with the adjacent properties and is similar in character. There have been no comments
for or against this property.
Brashear asked about the buffer on the backside that abuts the residential subdivision. Miga
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explains that Hillwood has already been providing a good buffer. It will also have a greater
setback because of the C-3 zoning standards. Marler asked about the partial compliance and
why the residents behind this property have not spoken out. There was discussion about
providing a transition between the C-3 to the residential zoning district. Davila explained the
developer has already provided a 50 foot landscape buffer as a platted open -space lot.
Chair Schroeder opened the public hearing and with no speakers coming forth, closed the
hearing.
Motion by Marler to recommend approval to Council of the rezoning as presented. Second
by Stewart. Approved 7 — 0.
E. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone approximately 0.2610 acres consisting
of all of Lot 4 and part of Lot 3, Block 1, Hart Addition, from the Office (OF) zoning district to
the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district, located at 608 W 15th Street (REZ-2018-011).
Nathan Jones, Planner
Perthuis recused himself for this item and Chappell took his seat.
Jones presented the staff report. He explained that this property was zoned as Office when the
zoning districts changed from RM -3 to Office and this application is to correctly zone the
property from its current legal non -conforming status. He finds that this property complies
with all 5 criteria of rezoning.
Brashear asked about the adjacent uses that are zoned OF and the impact of changing this
property in the midst of that. The commission discussed the implications on adjacent
properties if this property is rezoned, and the impact on the neighbors that would have to add
buffers and have additional standards because they are next to a residential use.
Peyton Lewis, applicant, states that if you drive these streets you would see that this area is
completely residential. The comprehensive plan shows moderate density residential, not office.
It does not seem possible that offices will be built back in that area.
Chair Schroeder opened the public hearing and with no speakers coming forth, closed the
hearing.
Motion by Bargainer, second by Marler to recommend to council approval of the rezoning
application. Marler says this seems like the property should be residential. Brashear is still
bothered by downzoning the property and the possible financial impact of the adjacent
properties. He thinks there are unintended consequences and would prefer to rezone the entire
block.
Vote. 6—1(Brashear opposed.)
F. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone approximately 4.62 acres in the
William Addison Survey, Abstract 21, from the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district to
the Public Facility (PF) zoning district, located at 2705 E SH -29 to be known as Fire Station #7
(REZ-2018-012). Nathan Jones, Planner
Jones presented the staff report. Staff finds that this application complies with all 5 criteria for
rezoning.
Chair Schroeder opened the public hearing.
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Jem Novak, Keenland Drive, has three major concerns. There is already a lot of traffic noise and
expects noise at night with the sirens and possible alarms. She is also concerned about traffic.
She is also concerned about her property values and resale of her house in the vicinity of the
Motion by Brashear to recommend to Council approval of the rezoning of the 4.26 acres as
presented. Second by Stewart. Approved 7 — 0.
G. Updates and Announcements. Sofia Nelson, Planning Director.
Davila reported that she had information that had been requested.
First she introduced Patrick Bauer, the Planning Department intern for the summer.
She said that the Pipeline Map and Annual Report were sent today, please let staff know if there
are any questions or concerns about those.
She also discussed the setbacks notes on the plat were confusing and that those would not be
included from now on. Brashear says his concerns were based on vesting requirements. He
wanted the note to be amended to not include "in accordance with the standards of the UDC".
He wants the date of the UDC standards in effect, but also says it should be in effect as the date
of the recordation of the plat. Davila explains that Chapter 245 of the Local Government Code
has different criteria for vesting and each note is based on the determination.
Brashear either wants the note removed, or the date of the UDC standards added. Davila says
the notes will be reviewed and removed if in question. Nelson says staff agrees with Brashear
and the notes will be reviewed for adding value or not.
Davila reports the back-up materials will be added to the agenda packets to include
presentations for discussion, and looking for ways to improve the information and packets that
go to the commission.
Adjournment
by Newman, second by Marler to adjourn at 6:48 pm.
a ainer, Serving Chair Attest, John Marler
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