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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 06.18.2019 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 4 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, Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 4 June 4, 2019 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. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 4 June 4, 2019 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 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 4 June 4, 2019 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 ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Ercel Brashear, Chair Attest, P&Z Ben Stewart, Secretary