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May 7, 2019
City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Courts and Council Building, located at 510 W. 9th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
Commissioners present: Ercel Brashear, Chair; Kaylah McCord, Gary Newman; Tim Bargainer;
Marlene McMichael; Glenn Patterson; Ben Stewart
Absent: Aaron Albright; Travis Perthuis
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner; Nat Waggoner, Long
Rane Planning Manager; Michael Patroski, Planner; Andreina Davila-Quintero, Current Planning
Manager; Ray Miller, Jr., Transportation Planning Coordinator; Stephanie McNickle Recording
Secretary; Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
Chair Brashear called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Commissioner Newman led the pledge of
allegiance.
A. At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to address the Board.
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. The consideration and possible action of the minutes from the April 16, 2019 Planning and Zoning
meeting. – Stephanie Mcnickle.
Motion by Commissioner Newman to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Second by
Commissioner Bargainer. Approved (7-0).
Legislative Regular Agenda
C. Public Hearing and possible action on Preliminary Plat for the Maravilla Subdivision, consisting of
approximately 23.12 acres in the Joseph Pulsifer Survey, generally located east of River Chase Blvd
and Mason Ranch Drive intersection (PP-2018-016). – Michael Patroski, Planner.
Staff report presented by Michael Patroski. Staff has reviewed the request in accordance with the
Unified Development Code (UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has determined that the
proposed request meets the criteria established in the UDC Section 3.08.070 for a Preliminary Plat.
The Commission asked several questions related to the Preliminary Plat and criteria. Davila-
Quintero and Patroski provided clarification for the questions asked. They explained the conditions
and requirements to be met by the applicant.
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Chair Brashear invited the applicant to speak. Matt Synatschk provided clarification on current
review of plans, answered questions related to the property owner and right-of-way questions.
Applicant is seeking conditional approval of Preliminary Plat to allow for a six-month period to
acquire right-of-way and move forward with the process.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward. Chair Brashear closed the Public
Hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Bargainer to conditionally approve PP-2018-016 contingent on the
landowner dedicating a right-of-way within six months. Second by McMichael. Approved (7-0).
D. Public Hearing and possible action on a Subdivision Variance from the Inter-Parcel Connectivity
requirement pursuant to Section 12.05.030 of the Unified Development Code, for the property
located at 200 E. 8th Street, bearing the legal description of Lot 7A, Block 9, of the Cerus Heritage
Court Subdivision (2019-2-WAV). – Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager.
The staff report was presented by Nelson. Staff has reviewed the request in accordance with the
Unified Development Code (UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has determined that the
proposed request does not meet the criteria established in UDC Section 3.22.060 for a Subdivision
Variance.
Nelson answered questions from the Commission members regarding special use permits, cross
connectivity and meeting criteria.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing.
The first speaker, Larry Olson, explained to the Commission that he spoke to several residents in
the area where this proposed project will take place, and they, including himself are opposed to the
project. They have concerns about the level of noise, increased traffic, and the impact on residents
that live next to the area.
The second speaker, Larry Brundidge, worked with the applicant. He stated his concern with
assumptions made as to what the area will look like in the future. He feels this is suitable for the
short-term.
The third speaker, Ali Makiya, is the current owner of the land. He is not sure of what he and his
family will do with the property in the future and agrees with safety issues as previously stated by
other speakers.
Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Steward to approve 2019-2-WAV. Second by McMichael. Approved (7-0).
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E. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Final Plat of 2.7199 acres being a Replat of Lot
1 of Fountainwood Plaza in the J. Sutherland Survey, Abstract No. 553, generally located at 5610
Williams Drive, to be known as the Jim Hogg Addition (2019-4-FP). – Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner.
Staff report presented by Irby. This is a Replat of approximately 2.7199 acres to establish a 2-lot
non-residential subdivision, located at the southeast corner of Williams Drive and Jim Hogg Road,
for the development known as Jim Hogg Addition. Staff has determined that the proposed request
complies with the criteria established in UDC Chapter 3.08.080 for a Final Plat.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward. Chair Brashear closed the Public
Hearing.
Motion by Bargainer to approve 2019-4-FP, second by McCord. Approved (6-0).
F. Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend the 2030
Comprehensive Plan to modify the roadway classification of N Austin Ave between FM 971 and
Lakeway Dr from Major Arterial to Minor Arterial on the Overall Transportation Plan (CPA -2018-
002). – Ray Miller Jr., Transportation Planning Coordinator.
Chair Brashear moved this item to the end of the agenda.
Staff report presented by Nat Waggoner and Ray Miller. The Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) recently announced plans for the construction of the IH-35 northbound frontage road
from Williams Dr, which will provide a parallel route to N Austin Ave that is less than ¼ mile
away. With the significant changes occurring along the corridor with the new IH-35 frontage road
and limited growth in trips anticipated on the N Austin Ave corridor, City staff has initiated this
amendment to reclassify N Austin Ave and reduce the minimum right-of-way needed for this
roadway. Staff has determined that the proposed request complies with the criteria established in
UDC Section 3.04.030.B for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
Miller answered questions from the Commission about right-of-way.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward. Chair Brashear closed the Public
Hearing.
Motion by Newman, second by Patterson to approve CPA-2018-002. Approved (7-0).
G. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change
the Future Land Use designation from Low Density Residential to Moderate Density Residential on
an approximately 112.85-acre tract in the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, generally
located at 4301 Southwestern Blvd, to be known as Patterson Ranch (2019-2-CPA). – Chelsea Irby,
Senior Planner.
The staff report was presented by Irby. Staff has reviewed the request in accordance with the
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Unified Development Code (UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has determined that the
proposed request meets the criteria established in UDC Section 3.04.030 for a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward. Chair Brashear closed the Public
Hearing.
Motion by McCord, second by Stewart to approve. Approved (6-0).
H. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone an approximately 1.371-acre tract of land
out of Lot 2, Block A, West Georgetown Village 1 generally located at 4525 Williams Drive, from the
Local Commercial (c-1) to General Commercial (c-3) zoning district (2019-4-REZ). – Michael
Patroski, Planner.
Staff report presented by Patroski. Staff has reviewed the request in accordance with the Unified
Development Code (UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has determined that the proposed
request meets the criteria established in UDC Section 3.06.030 for a Zoning Map Amendment
(Rezoning).
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing.
The first speaker, Kevin Kelly, with South Star Bank, spoke and indicated that he was not notified
about the Public Hearing. He also stated that other landowners adjacent to him were not notified.
He is opposed to the rezoning due to increased noise, traffic and safety.
The second speaker, Curtis Wren, a colleague of Mr. Kelly’s at South Star Bank, also indicated
concern with noise levels, traffic/activity, and security.
Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing.
Motion to deny 2019-4-REZ by McMichael. Second by Stewart. Denied (5-2).
I. Discussion Items, Updates, and Announcement. – Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
No updates at this time
Motion to adjourn at 8:02 p.m.
Adjournment
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Ercel Brashear, Chair Attest, P&Z Ben Stewart, Secretary