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June 4, 2019
City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Courts and Council Building, located at 510 W. 9th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
Commissioners present: Ercel Brashear, Chair; Travis Perthius; Gary Newman; Ben Stewart; Marlene
McMichael
Commissioners absent: Kayla McCord; Tim Bargainer
Commissioners in training present: Glenn Patterson; Aaron Albright
Commissioners in training Patterson and Albright were added to the dais.
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner; Andreina Davila-
Quintero, Current Planning Manager; Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager; Michael
Patroski, Planner; Ethan Harwell, Planner; Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
Chair Brashear called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Commissioner Patterson led the pledge of
allegiance.
A. Public Wishing to Address the Board
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.
Commissioner Newman filed a conflict of interest affidavit for Item D. Commissioner Newman removed himself
from the dais at 6:03PM.
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the June 4, 2019 regular meeting of
the Planning and Zoning Commission. – Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
C. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Final Plat for 6.496 acres in the N. Porter
Survey, Abstract No. 497, generally located near the southeast corner of Williams Drive and Rivery
Blvd., to be known as Gabriel’s Bluff Subdivision (PFP-2016-007). – Ethan Harwell, Planner
Item C was pulled off the Consent Agenda by Chair Brashear and moved to the Legislative Regular Agenda
D. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 29.14 acres in the William Roberts
Survey, Abstract No. 524, generally located along Shell Road north of the intersection with
Sycamore Street, to be known as The Arbors at Georgetown Village (PP-2018-011). – Chelsea Irby,
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Senior Planner
E. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for an 8.66 acre tract and a 6.20 acre tract in
the Frederick Foy Survey, Abstract No. 229, and a 8.07 acre tract the Lewis P. Dyches Survey,
Abstract No. 171, generally located at 30500 Ronald Reagan Boulevard and 7400 Williams Drive, to
be known as Sun City Neighborhood Ninety thru Nine-Two (2019-2-PP). – Ethan Harwell, Planner
F. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 28.4 acres in the Francis A. Hudson
Survey, Abstract No. 295, generally located at 2700 FM 1460, to be known as Hidden Oak Two
(2019-3-PP). – Michael Patroski, Planner
Motion by Commissioner Stewart to approve Consent Agenda items B, D, E and F as presented.
Second by Commissioner McMichael. Approved (6-0) with Commissioner Newman absent.
Legislative Regular Agenda
C. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Final Plat for 6.496 acres in the N. Porter
Survey, Abstract No. 497, generally located near the southeast corner of Williams Drive and Rivery
Blvd., to be known as Gabriel’s Bluff Subdivision (PFP-2016-007). – Ethan Harwell
Item C was pulled off the Consent Agenda by Chair Brashear and moved to the Legislative Regular Agenda
Staff report was presented by Harwell. The subject property is generally located on the southeast
corner of Williams Drive and Rivery Boulevard. The subject property has frontage on Williams
Drive. It has a Local Commercial, C-1, zoning district designation and a Special Mixed Use Area
and Moderate Density Residential Future Land Use designation. The subject property is heavily
wooded and backs up to the North Fork of the San Gabriel River along a bluff. The property
overlooks Rivery Park. The subject property takes access to Williams Drive, which is classified as a
Major Arterial in the City’s Overall Transportation Plan. Approximately 27 feet of right-of-way is
dedicated with this plat and cross access is granted within the subdivision and to neighboring
commercial properties. The subject property also lies within several of the airport overlay zones.
The appropriate notes have been added to the plat to ensure that the airspace is preserved in the
Approach Zone, the Transitional Zone, and the Horizontal Zone. Staff has reviewed the proposed
request and has found that it complies with the criteria established in UDC Chapter 3.08.080 for a
Preliminary Final Plat.
Commissioner Newman returned and was added to the dais at 6:08 PM.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing.
Larry Brundidge, public speaker, commented on the number of applications and units that have
been approved recently by the City of Georgetown Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as
the Historic and Architectural Review Commission. When combined, that is approximately 600
units. With the approval of projects, there will be more cars and more people putting strain on
existing infrastructure. Mr. Brundidge objects to all projects.
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Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart to approve Item C as presented (PFP-2016-007). Second by
Commissioner in training Patterson. Approved (7-0).
G. Review and discussion regarding the review process for land use changes, to include staff’s
analysis, findings and presentation. – Andreina Davila-Quintero
Staff report presented by Davila-Quintero. Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission have
expressed concerns regarding the timely review of new and updated information from the
applicant or new comments received from the public after the agenda has been posted. The purpose
of this item is to review and discuss the review process for land use changes from intake to agenda
posting, including information submitted by the Applicant, staff's review and analysis, and
responses or updates to the request as a result of the technical review process. In addition, this
discussion will include possible action and next steps that may be implemented to allow for timely
review of new information
Davila-Quintero also provided guidance to Commission members and explained that items can be
tabled for the following meeting, or members can request for additional time if necessary when
voting on items.
Commission members provided suggestions to improve communication and ensure updated
information is received. Chair Brashear suggested staff significantly highlight or mark any items
presented in the public meeting which is different from the material that is in the agenda package
posted online. This will help Commission members identify the changes made.
Nelson also sought feedback from Commission members regarding public comment notification,
and asked members for direction. Commissioner McMichael commented that she would like to
receive additional public comments made if they were not included in the agenda package at the
time of posting. Chair Brashear requested that staff provide a summary of all additional comments
made after posting and provide copies of any subsequent comments to Commission members at the
time of the meeting in order to keep everyone informed.
H. Update and discussion on the 2030 Plan Land Use Element. – Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning
Manager
Staff report was presented by Waggoner. Waggoner shared background information on the process
to update the 2030 Land Use Element, including Gateway policies and strategies. Waggoner
provided an overview of the analysis completed to date, and asked the Commission the following:
1)What development trends should be addressed in the Land Use Element update? And 2)What
updates are needed for the future land use map?
Commission members had several questions and comments regarding land use ideas and zoning
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standards.
I. Discussion Items. – Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
a. Updates and Announcements
There are no updates at this time
b. New Home Owner’s or other similar associations registration for notification of Land Uses
Changes. – Andreina Davila-Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
Davila-Quintero updated the Commission members on a change in notification
requirements for homeowners, from 200 feet to 300 feet. This includes HOA notification.
The Department has created a form that will be available on the Planning website for HOA’s
to complete and submit to the Department if they wish to be included in the notifications.
c. Update from other Board and Commission meetings
i. GTAB
Chair Brashear updated the Commission and provided information regarding the
items discussed at the June 14 meeting.
ii. UDCAC
No report available
d. Questions or comments from Alternate Members about the actions and matters considered
on this agenda
No questions from Alternate Members
e. Reminder of the July 2, 2019 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
Motion by Commissioner Stewart to adjourn at 7:22 P.M. Second by Commissioner McMichael.
Approved unanimously.
Adjournment
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Ercel Brashear, Chair Attest, P&Z Ben Stewart, Secretary