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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 08.20.2019City of Georgetown, Texas Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Courts and Council Building, located at 510 W. 91h Street, Georgetown, TX 78626 Commissioners present: Ercel Brashear, Chair; Gary Newman; Ben Stewart; Tim Bargainer; Kaylah McCord Commissioners in training present: Glenn Patterson; Aaron Albright Commissioners absent: Travis Perthius, Marlene McMichael Staff Present: Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager; Ethan Harwell, Planner; Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst; Sofia Nelson, Planning Director Chair Brashear called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Commissioner Bargainer 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. B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the August 6, 2019 regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. — Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst C. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Preliminary Final Plat Combo, consisting of approximately 3.42 acres in the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, generally located at 2701 E. University Ave (2019-23-FP). — Ethan Harwell, Planner Motion to recommend approval of the Consent Agenda as presented by Commissioner Bargainer. Second by Commissioner Stewart. Approved (7-0). Legislative Regular Agenda D. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Replat of part of the Original Townsite, Outlot 1, Division D, Lots 5-7, and Part of Lot 8, Block 8; Part of lots 5-8, Block 4; and Part of First, Second, and Forest Streets, in the Nicholas Porter Survey, Abstract No. 497, located at the corner of Third and Forest Street, to be known as the Riverbluff Subdivision, Lot 1, Block A (2019-14-FP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager Staff report presented by Davila -Quintero. Approval of a Replat of an approximately 1.46-acre tract Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 20, 2019 Page 1 of 5 Page 4 of 164 of land to create a new 1-lot subdivision to be known as the Riverbluff Subdivision. 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 5 of the 5 criteria established in UDC Section 3.08.080.1) for a Replat. Davila -Quintero informed the Commission members that there was a change to the applicant's request made from the time of posting regarding the easement size. Davila -Quintero invited the applicant to speak and answer Commissioner questions. The Commission had questions about the easement, and why there was no request for a variance. Davila -Quintero explained that the board will be considering the replat not a variance for this item. Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. Keith Davis, public speaker, spoke regarding the item and had questions about how the project would affect the area. He also requested copies of the plans. Chair Brashear explained that the staff can provide the additional information requested. Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing Motion to approve Item D as presented by Commissioner Stewart. Second by Commissioner McCord. Approved (7-0). E. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Subdivision Variance to waive the Sidewalk Construction requirement of Section 12.07.010 of the Unified Development Code, for the property generally located at 801 E. 2nd Street, bearing the legal description of Lot 1, Block A, Hauser Ridge Subdivision (2019-3-WAV) -- Ethan Harwell, Planner Staff report presented by Harwell. The applicant is requesting a waiver from the requirement of Section 12.07.010 of the Unified Development Code, which requires a sidewalk to be constructed across the property at 801. E. 2nd Street. The subject property is currently vacant, and the property owner wishes to develop it with a new single-family home, thus triggering the sidewalk requirement. Staff has reviewed the request in accordance with the Unified Development Code (UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has determined that the proposed request only partially complies with one of the five criteria established in UDC Section 3.22.060 for a Subdivision Variance. Chair Brashear asked how other properties near this property were built without a sidewalk. Harwell explained that no information was found as to why sidewalks were not built. The homes were built between 2002-2005. Commissioner Stewart asked about how the Commission can vote and what can be approved. Davila -Quintero explained that any conditions placed for this item's approval will only apply to the subject property in the application. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 20, 2019 Page 2 of 5 Page 5 of 164 The applicant explained that there are older homes in the area that don't have sidewalks. He also commented on his concern regarding the Commission's decision and how that will affect other homes in the area. If this is approved, it would be the only home with a sidewalk and would likely not be used because no other homes have sidewalks. The applicant requested for additional time and for this item to be further discussed at a future meeting to allow him to do research. Chair Brashear clarified with the applicant that the item would be voted on at a future meeting. Davila -Quintero informed the Commission that they can continue discussion of this item at a future meeting date. Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. No one signed up to speak, and Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing. Motion to postpone Item E to the September 17, 2019 P&Z meeting by Commissioner Newman. Second by Commissioner Stewart. Approved (7-0). F. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone approximately 45.819 acres in the John Berry Survey No. 3, Abstract No. 51, from the General Commercial (C-3), High Density Multi - Family (MF-2), and Townhouse (TH) zoning districts to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) district, with base zoning districts of General Commercial (C-3), and Low Density Multi -Family (MF-1) for the property generally located at the southwest corner of the FM 971 and SH 130 Toll intersection (PUD-2018-007) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager Staff report presented by Davila -Quintero. The Applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property into a Planned Unit Development (PUD) district to develop a horizontal mixed -use development over approximately 46 acres including commercial and detached multi -family residential to be developed as a residential condominium subdivision matching in appearance and scale of a single-family detached subdivision. The proposed development will consist of approximately 6.3 acres to be developed with several general commercial uses, with the exception of certain auto -related, transportation and entertainment uses. Additionally, it will consist of approximately 39.5 acres of detached multi -family units with a maximum of 225 units developed at a density of six (6) dwelling units per acre. In addition to the residential and commercial uses, a 5.6- acre private parkland area, and 2.7 -acre private open space that will include private amenities and other recreational facilities have been included as part of the development. Staff has reviewed the request in accordance with the Unified Development Code (UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has determined that the proposed request partially complies with all of the criteria for rezoning and Planned Unit Developments established in UDC Sections 3.06.030 and 3.06.040. Chair Brashear asked Davila -Quintero about the existing zoning and if this request was a downgrade in use. Davila -Quintero explained that this is, meaning it reduces the capabilities of the property. Nelson also explained that through this request, it will reduce the housing diversity types currently there to allow for single-family residential. The Commissioners also had several questions regarding the zoning and use, density, and other Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 20, 2019 Page 3 of 5 Page 6 of 164 enhancements as a result of the rezoning. Davila -Quintero invited the applicant to speak and answer Commission questions. The applicant gave a presentation and addressed the Commission's questions. He commented on the decision for the zoning, and although masonry requirements are no longer applicable, the applicant intends to build the homes as originally outlined. He also commented that although there is no requirement to preserve the trees that are on the property, they will preserve them and move the parkland to those areas. Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. No one signed to speak, and the Public Hearing was closed. Motion to recommend approval of Item F as presented by Commissioner Newman. Second by Commissioner Stewart. Approved (7-0). G. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone approximately 68.4 acres in the W. Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, located at 900 Carlson Cove, from the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) district, to be known as Carlson Place. (2019-1-PUD) Andreina Davila Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager Chair Brashear filed a conflict of interest affidavit form for Item G. Chair Brashear removed himself from the dais at 7:28pm. Staff report presented by Davila -Quintero. The Applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property into a Planned Unit Development (PUD) district to develop a small lot residential subdivision over approximately 68 acres. The proposed development will be part of the residential development known as Carlson Place located to the north. The proposed development consists of a maximum of 339 units developed at a density of up to five (5) units per acre. The minimum lot sizes proposed are 42 and 47 feet in width and 125 feet in length, with a minimum lot area of 5,000 square feet. To ensure the subdivision includes both lot widths, the proposed PUD requires a 50- percent mix of each lot width, with the option to vary by no more than 5% depending on street location and other side conditions. Staff has reviewed the request in accordance with the Unified Development Code (UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has determined that the proposed request partially complies with all of the criteria for rezoning and Planned Unit Developments established in UDC Sections 3.06.030 and 3.06.040. Commissioner McCcord had a question about potential access from Carlson Cove and Rockride, and asked how close that is to the Inner Loop intersection. She commented on her concern with the amount of traffic currently at Rockride. Davila -Quintero explained that a traffic impact analysis was submitted and is currently under review. The applicant addressed the Commission by giving a brief presentation. He commented on communication with City staff, and working through comments received from staff. He also discussed the PUD request and explained that this is an opportunity to provide affordable homes. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 20, 2019 Page 4 of 5 Page 7 of 164 The Commission also had questions regarding housing diversity and the applicant explained that they are working to make the homes more affordable which is why they requested a PUD request. Commissioner Bargainer opened the Public Hearing. No one signed up to speak and the Public Hearing was closed. Motion to recommend approval of Item G as presented by Commissioner Stewart. Second by Commissioner in training Patterson, Approved (6-0). Chair Brashear returned and was added to the dais at 7:56pm. H. Discussion Items: Updates and Announcements (Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director) o Nelson explained that City Council is still reviewing the bylaws, and that a workshop was held to discuss the recent legislative changes. A submittal schedule was reviewed with City Council, where new submittals will be once a month, and twice a month for resubmittals. There was also discussion of creating a second P&Z Commission to help with the work load in reviewing items, as well as discussion of providing a stipend to P&Z Commission members. Nelson also provided an update regarding public comment changes, where any Council item will be eligible for public comment including the workshop items. 0 - Update from other Board and Commission meetings o No updates - Questions or comments from Alternate Members about the actions and matters considered on this agenda. o No questions from Alternate Members - Reminder of the September 3, 2019, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in the Community Room at City Hall located at 808 Martin Luther King Jr. St., starting at 6:00pm. Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Bargainer. Second by Commissioner Stewart Approved (7- 0). Adjournment at 8:19pm. Ercel ashear, Chair Attest, P&Z Ben Stewart, Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 20, 2019 Page 5 of 5 Page 8 of 164