HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 01.15.2019City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Courts and Council Building, located at 101 E 7w Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Commissioners present: Tim Bargainer, Vice -Chair; Ercel Brashear; Roger Chappell, Alternate; John
Marler; Kayla McCord; Gary Newman;; Josh Schroeder, Chair; and Ben Stewart.
Absent: Travis Perthuis, Alternate
Staff Present: Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner; Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager;
Sofia Nelson, Planning Director;; David Munk, Drainage Engineer; Michael Patroski, Planner; Ethan
Harwell, Planner, and Karen Frost, Recording Secretary.
Chair Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Marler led the pledge of allegiance.
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 of the Minutes from the December 4, 2018 meeting. Karen Frost, Recording
Secretary
B. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Preliminary Final Plat Combo, consisting of
approximately 10.006 acres in the Charles H. Delaney Survey, Abstract No. 181, generally located
at 10800 RM 2338 (PFP-2017-009). Ethan Harwell, Planner
C. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for the Bluebonnet Plaza subdivision,
consisting of approximately 33.648 acres in the Joseph P. Pulsifer Survey, Abstract No. 498, which
includes the entirety of the Legend Oaks, Section II Subdivision and a remnant of the Bonnet
Subdivision, generally located at 1300-1330 W. University Ave. (PP-2018-008). Ethan Harwell,
Planner
D. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for the San Augustin subdivision,
consisting of approximately 35 acres, in the Charles H. Delaney Survey, Section 11, Abstract 181,
generally located at the northeast corner of Williams Drive and CR 249 (PP-2018-010). Chelsea
Irby, Senior Planner
E. Consideration and possible action on Preliminary Plat for the Georgetown 120 subdivision,
consisting of William Addison survey, generally located at the northwest corner of State Highway
29 and NE Inner Loop (PP-2018-012). Michael Patroski, Planner
Motion by Marler, second by Brashear to approve the consent agenda items as posted.
Approved 7 — 0.
Legislative Regular Agenda
F. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Replat of the west portion of Lot 57,
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Whitetail Subdivision, consisting of approximately 10.872 acres in the Anastasia Carr Survey,
Abstract No. 122, generally located at 225 Faubion Drive (FP-2018-043). Michael Patroski, Planner
Patroski presented the staff report. There were no questions or comments by commissioners.
Chair Schroeder opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth, closed the
hearing.
Motion by Brashear to approve the replat as presented, second by Bargainer. Approved 7 — 0.
G. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone approximately 10.89 acres in the B.C.
Low survey, located at 878 Westinghouse Road, from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to a
Planned Unit Development (PUD), to be known as Toolmen Corp. (PUD-2018-006) Chelsea Irby,
Senior Planner
Irby presented the staff report. The PUD is requested to maintain existing uses, but to expand in
the future. That is why the base zoning district is requested as a Business Park which is better for
the adjacent residential subdivision, instead of C-3 uses. The setbacks are increased to
accommodate the adjacent residential use. The back portion of the property would be designated
for the manufacturing uses, and the front of the property would be designated as commercial
properties, serving the residential properties. All standards comply with the UDC standard
criteria and are compatible with the surrounding uses and complimentary to the area. The one
non-compliance approval criteria is that this does not provide recreational facilities within the
development.
Brashear asked about the connection points. Irby explained the proposed connections and the
ROW which would be required at platting. He asked if the applicant was okay putting in the
buffers and Irby stated yes, it was acceptable.
Chair Schroeder opened the Public Hearing and closed it with no speakers coming forth.
Motion by Marler to recommend to Council the acceptance of the PUD as written and
authorized. Second by Brashear. Approved 7 — 0.
H. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone approximately 1.8 acres out of the
Snyder Addition, Block 51, and Blocks 6, 7 and 11, Coffee Addition, generally located at 80017th
Street, from the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district to the Two -Family (TF) zoning
district (REZ 2018-027). Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
Irby presented the staff report. This property will provide a transition between single-family, low
density residential and the higher density multi -family uses. She reviewed the uses of the
proposed zoning district and stated this property was reviewed and is compliant with all
approval criteria of UDC 3.06.030.
McCord asked about the density of this property. Irby stated the applicant would explain this
and will still be coming back for platting which would have to be in compliance with the UDC.
Commissioners also asked about spot zoning and how this could be allowed. Davila explained
that this is compatible with the single-family residences surrounding this property. Brashear is
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concerned about the road quality and size in this area and the density which would provide
further issues for this area.
Frank Sabarino, the applicant, presents his case. This property history has not allowed this
property to be developed. The infrastructure for this property does not exist and the only feasible
way to develop is with the TF zoning. He shares what surrounds this lot, railroad tracks,
drainage areas, and single-family homes.
Chair Schroeder opened the Public Hearing and with speakers coming forth, closed the hearing.
Motion by McCord to recommend approval of the rezoning application. Second by Brashear.
Approved 6 —1. (Stewart opposed).
Brashear is concerned about the real type of infill that this would allow. This does not meet
minimum standards currently and Brashear does not think this is feasible. Newman likes this as
a transition. Brashear also argues that area has stormwater issues as well.
I. Public Hearing and possible action on a Subdivision Variance from the Street Network
Connections requirement pursuant to Section 12.05.010 of the Unified Development Code, for the
property located at 661 F.M. 971, bearing the legal description of Lot 2, Dream Acres Subdivision
(WAV-2018-003). Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
Irby presented the staff report. She explained there will only be one access point for this
subdivision of 80+ units. The UDC requires 2 full points of access connections to an existing
street. This does not meet that standard. The variance is requested to allow only one full access
point. The applicant is suggesting a gated fire access point, which would meet fire code, but not
development code. They are requesting to not connect to the adjacent subdivision stub street for
connection. Staff does not recommend approval and the variance request does not comply with
any criteria needed to grant the request. Staff analyzed other options, reducing the number of
unites, connect to Parque Court, or extend the internal road to make a second connection.
Commissioners asked questions. Schroeder asked if there can be a variance for the fire access
road to be an access point. David Munk, city engineer stated he would not support that with the
distance between the access and the speed of that road. Brashear asked about the future
widening of FM 971 and how soon that would be built. Munk says that widening will not go this
far out. They discussed the code requirements and discussed alignment with Stone Mountain
Drive.
The applicant, Mark Baker with SEC Planning, Jimmy Jacobs and Tim Haynie. They would like
to explain their points. He stated the FLU Plan calls for moderate density in this area, and the
product they are proposing fits with that designation. After this step, they would be coming back
for zoning, then platting. This is the same product as the Old Mill Subdivision. This would have
a single -lot townhome type product on private streets. The unique condition is that the
subdivision does not have enough frontage on FM 971 to accommodate two driveways, which is
why they would provide a wider, divided road going into the development. They feel the fire
access point is not detrimental to the health, safety and welfare as described by staff. The
neighbors in Parkview Estates do not want connection. They do not feel they are in conflict with
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the Comprehensive Plan. They would not develop this property without this variance.
Brashear asked about the plat note of Parque Court and the temporary access easement and how
this could be used with the current configuration. Stewart asked about the possibility of a
different product. Baker and Jacobs said that would cause a feasibility issue and would not be
reasonable. Bargainer asked about future consequences or effects of this variance. Irby explains
the lack of connectivity and this land would become land -locked.
Chair Schroeder opened the Public Hearing.
John Corbett, 207 Parque Vista Dr, says he did not receive notice and has issues with extra traffic
on his street. He is worried about his dog getting hit on the road. Wants this development but not
connectivity.
Mary Smith,100 Parque Vista Dr, repeats Mr. Corbett and says people are already running the
stop sign and these people will not go the long way around if they can cut through the
neighborhood.
Alan Neumann, 100 Pecan Vista Ln, vice-president of HOA, has lived here 4-5 years and
appreciates the neighbors. The traffic is giving worse and supports Mr. Jacob's development,
saying it is the best option and does not want connectivity. r
Brian Stepp, 122 Parque Vista, concurs and does not need to speak.
Andy McNally, 204 Parkview Dr., complains about the fast traffic and those already cutting
through the neighborhood. Asks for more street signs to control speed.
Michael Haley, 217 Rio Vista Dr, says his views have already been expressed.
Richard Resener, 114 Parque Vista Dr., agrees with others and asks for signals on FM 971 and
Parque Vista Drive, too many wrecks. This road is used for pedestrians and is not safe for access.
He is concerned about more traffic being added to FM 971 and wants it widened
Ricky Young, 103 Benchmark, does not want connectivity. There will be accidents by the
teenagers in the area.
Edward Tushar, 115 Parque Vista, agrees with others and says their neighborhood will be used
for a shortcut. He asked for approval of variance.
Tad Browning, 101 Benchmark St, doesn't see the two separate streets as an issue. High school
runners cut through neighborhood and it's not safe. The 30 mph speed limit is not followed. He
wants FM 971 widened.
Ki Browning, 101 Benchmark, is concerned about the punch through and is concerned about the
safety of the neighbors and asked for the variance.
Regina Watson,116 Parque Vista Dr, additional minutes by Chris Hamilton, she suggest good
growth should protect existing neighborhoods. She believes in human connectivity, not vehicular
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traffic connectivity. She says the cars will go through the neighborhood, not promote the
community. Supports growth, but feels city, developer and community should work together.
Scott Stranse,111 Parque Vista Dr., additional minutes by Bonnie Pfluger, loves the community
and the neighborly feel that will not be supported by this connection. They support the
developer and the proposed development. He knows they will be surrounded by development,
and wants this project built instead of anything else, the unknown. Cannot imagine the
additional traffic generated by this new development. Urges the commission to find a solution.
Barbie Hart, 100 Parque Crt, additional minutes by Sheryl Eddy, loves the community and
appreciates the neighbors. The new project would change the character, charm and appeal of the
current neighborhood. It would cause a safety issue within the neighborhood as well. She is
opposed to the connection.
Neil Jordan,103 Parque Crt, additional minutes by Loretta Jordan, agrees with everyone speaking
before. He does not want connectivity, stating traffic will come through Parque Crt instead of
going to 971. He is concerned about more traffic and crime activity. He urges approval of the
variance request.
Chair Schroeder closed the Hearing with no other speakers coming forth.
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will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to other property in
the area or to the City in administering this Code, that the granting of the variance would not
substantially conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of the Code, that the
conditions that create the need for the variance do not generally apply to other property in the
vicinity, and where the literal enforcement of these regulations would result in an unnecessary
hardship. Second by Marler.
Newman agrees. McCord does not feel this variance should be granted based on economics and
does not meet all the criteria. She agrees with the project and the neighborhood but cannot
support the variance. Bargainer appreciates the product and understands density always brings
discussion. He is concerned about the long range effect of this variance. Feels there are
constraints with the conditions of this project. Stewart discusses affordability and how that can
be achieved. Marler states city staff has done a good job explaining the issues but feels the issues
are arbitrary and cannot be met. Agrees with this because the fire department says okay.
Brashear likes the model but governing bodies made the decision to extend the connections and
this project is inconvenienced by that. He is conflicted by the inconsistencies of the transportation
network and feels this will set a precedence. He does not feel this project complies. He has
considered other options. Schroeder feels there is a precedent set with Hillwood variance and the
Wolf Lakes project that was not forced to connect to River Hills. And the Comprehensive Plan
has competing goals with housing diversity versus connectivity. He suggests limiting the number
of units allowed in this project.
Marler moved to amend the motion to limit the number of units within the property to the
proposed 89 units, with the one access point. Any more would require a resubmittal. McCord
and Newman can support that. Vote on amendment, 7 - 0 approval.
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Vote on original motion, 7 — 0 approval.
J. Updates, commissioner questions and comments. Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Adjournment
Motion by shear, second by Marler to adjourn at 8:24 pm.
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