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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_04.11.2019Minutes of the Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas April 11, 2019 Regular Session (This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.) A Call to Order - Jim Hougnon, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair The meeting was called to order by Jim Hougnon at 6:02 pm. B Roll Call - Jim Hougnon, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair Jim Hougnon, Larry Gambone, Michael Simpson, Wayne Beyer, Scott Macmurdo, Danelle Houck, Katherine Kanier Staff present: Kimberly Garrett, Eric Nuner, Jill Kellum, Kathy Carver C Parks and Recreation staff member introduction and presentation - Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett introduced Kathy Carver, Recreation Specialist in charge of fitness at the Recreation Center. She has been in fitness for 30 years and is a certified personal trainer, fitness instructor, water instructor, cycling instructor, yoga teacher and studied yoga at Scottsdale Community College. She stated one of her first jobs in fitness and management was at the Desert Ridge Marriott Resort in Arizona, where she was in charge of fitness, class and trainers and specialty programs. She then went to Sea Island Resort in Georgia and was there for 5 years running their fitness program. Kathy Carver opens the recreation center and works at the front desk in conjunction with making sure the fitness classes are covered and all the programs are set up in the software for people to register. There are 70 classes at the recreation center. She stated the Georgetown Recreation Center is unique in what we do as we offer many classes and have instructors that have years of experience and have been with the recreation center for a long time. She explained that new trainers coming in must be certified and have some experience. We have a diverse population and offer diverse programs and want to make our clients feel successful. It was asked what the biggest challenge she faced and she stated it is space. She stated having 70 classes for that space is an enormous challenge. D Update from the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation - Danelle Houck, Parks and Recreation Advisory Boardmember Danelle Houck stated there is not an update but that the Friends Facebook page is active and she posted pictures of Georgetown Swims. It was asked if they had a booth at the Red Poppy Festival. Danelle Houck stated they did it in the past but it didn't prove fruitful. The Friends will be helping with the Egg Hunt and the Sunset Movie Series. E Project Updates and Staff Report - Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director Eric Nuner stated that in San Gabriel Park the granite is done and the masonry on the restroom is being started. We are on schedule to be open by July 41". He stated they are making progress on the 2019 projects; Berry Creek, Kelly and 84 Lumber. They are working on the public input process and gathering information on equipment and what will be offered in those parks. The VFW parking lot is complete. The parks CIP updates will be done with the city CIP updates. Those will now be posted on the city website. F Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Tour 2019 - Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett stated the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Tour is set for Tuesday, April 30, 2019 beginning at 3:30 pm. G Update on the 2030 Comp Plan - Sofia Nelson, Planning Director Kimberly Garrett introduced Andreina Davila, Planning Manager. Andreina Davila stated her role is to lead the team that facilitates all the projects and developments through the UDC through the development process. She stated the city is updating the Comprehensive Plan. They have established goals for 2030 which received information from city staff and public during the On the Table Event. She stated that the comprehensive plan is the vision of the city; what the city wants to be when they grow up. This includes everything that plans out the city; land usage, parks, public facilities, transportation, utilities and all the components it takes to plan out the city. It established the vision and the goals and policies how to implement and accomplish those by that time. Scott Macmurdo asked if that is where we establish the level of service. Kimberly Garrett stated that is in the parks masterplan and that is an element of the comprehensive plan. Andreina Davila stated that the land use element is one of the things we are developing in this process and the housing development plan is also being updated. One of the goals that came out of the public input and from city council is housing and make sure we offer housing for all members of our community and one of the goals is that we maintain and provide recreational facilities and parks. With housing policy, one of the policies identified with the joint meeting with P&Z and city council and the steering committee meeting is to have a complete neighborhood that also contributes to make sure the residents; the homeowners, the renters, have access to parks because that is what makes a complete neighborhood. They are also looking at the gateways into the city or into the downtown area. They will implement a survey to receive feedback from the public as to what a gateway means to them and what they like or don't like of the current gateways. Andreina Davila states that everything ties into together. They realize that what is done in the comprehensive plan affects all the other elements. Danelle Houck, a Parks and Recreation Advisory member, is on the steering committee. Danelle Houck stated being on the steering committee has been a learning process through all the development terms. She stated they were talking about high level policy and are not getting into the specifics of the plan and seeing if these goals are measurable. There has been a lot of public input from On The Table event and also from the housing survey that closed last month. Also there has been a lot of public input from the people coming to the meetings. Katherine Kainer asked how they are estimating population booms. Andreina Davila stated every month they look at populations for the next 10 years or so and the way they do that is looking at how many housing permits are being issued. Then seeing the growth in that. Then they look at what land use and programs they need to accommodate that growth. They look at growth scenario and as is scenarios. Wayne Beyer ask about the aging infrastructure with utilities and if this is being discussed. Andreina Davila stated this comment came up at the P&Z and council meeting. One of the issues that came up with this is the aging housing and how people will be able to maintain their homes and neighborhoods so they can stay there. One of the comments that came up is how is the city going to be able to contribute or help or facilitate this; as it is not only about the housing but also the street and the utility line. So, how can the city come up with tools and resources to be able to maintain those so that you can preserve that neighborhood and a good high quality. Wayne Beyer asked if this is constantly updated. Andreina Davila stated this is to be done every 5 years and currently it is past due. Some of the elements will be updated every 3 years depending on what that element is addressing. Kimberly Garrett stated the last comprehensive plan was approved and updated in 2008 and the last parks masterplan was approved and update in 2009. She stated staff wanted to update the parks masterplan last year but was not given the funding for it. She stated hopefully there will be funding next year to update the parks masterplan which might produce different results than we had 10 years ago; so adjustments would be made from that but we cannot delay things just because the masterplan is not up to date; we have to keep moving forward and make adjustments. Jim Hougnon asked what the budget is for developing the comprehensive plan. Andreina Davila was not sure the exact amount but feels like it was a little over $200,000. It was asked about the timeline in getting this done. She stated it should be done and adopted by October. It was asked who was involved in the process. Andreina Davila stated that the planning department is the lead but specifically the long range planning team who is Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager, and is the project manager for this from the city side. Also working alongside is Susan Watkins, Housing Coordinator, and Sophia Nelson, Planning Director and also working with other departments as it touches everyone. From the private side; Freese and Nichols were hired as consultants. Andreina Davila stated there are comparisons with other cities that are similar to Georgetown. Mike Simpson stated he disagreed that 11 years is far enough. He stated if you did a heat map on where all the building is taking place right now; in 11 years we are totally out of control. He stated for the growth we have in this area and this city specifically; this has to be a 25 - 30 year plan, not an 11 year plan. He suggested if it is not too late, using the term heat map as far as the new goals, anything within the last 1- 2 years or projections with a different color of the next 2 - 3 years you'd find some amazing things and he thinks those are basic tools that visually, once people see, the full impact, there is a different reality out there. He stated at this level of detail, the heat map and projection on usage is the right time to do it, not 11 years from now. He stated with the detail for the parks it has to be a shorter term. He feels if this messes up you will be realigning roads, buying people's houses, etc. Andreina Davila stated they are available to sit down with anyone at any time if they want more information. She stated they are going out into the community and businesses to make presentations. She encouraged them to participate and give feedback. Legislative Regular Agenda H Consideration and possible action on proposed amendments to Chapter 6, Residential Development Standards, Chapter 8, Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Fencing, and Chapter 13, Infrastructure and Public Improvements, of the Unified Development Code relative to the parkland dedication requirements (Amendment No. 3).-- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director. Kimberly Garrett stated Andreina Davila, Planning Manager, has worked with staff to get this document complete. Scott Macmurdo stated as a refresher, there was a subcommittee, which included Katherine Kainer, Jim Hougnon and himself and have met at least 4 times over the last couple of years and have seen multiple iterations of this and it has been shared with the board in an earlier draft form. It has seen a lot of progress and a lot of improvements as each draft comes along. Kimberly Garrett stated it has been a long time since it has been updated. She stated it might not be perfect but it will be reviewed on a regular basis and will make additions and corrections. As when they adopt a new park masterplan it might show that we have different standards and so there is justification to come back and amend but at this time we cannot wait for the new masterplan. She went over the highlights on the changes that were also presented to the UDC Committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The land dedication is something that is changing that is based on specifically in the masterplan; they are going from 1 to 50 units and changing that to 1 acre for every 110 units and 1 unit for every 80 units and that is based on the level of service in the masterplan. The fee in lieu will now be $52,000 an acre; it's going from $250 for single family to $650 for single family which is more than double. Scott Macmurdo asked if there is going to be a supplemental document that outlines the methodology that further outlines the methodology specifically so we can all be on the same page in terms of how the path works. Kimberly Garrett stated the fees will be in a fee schedule and there will be a supplemental park development guide that will explain how we got to this. Kimberly Garrett stated this will be good being on a fee schedule because you can see it every year and it won't be buried in a code where it is forgotten about. She stated it is probably still a little low but it is a good stride and makes them look at land vs. fee. The parkland improvement fee is new and are able to now get money to develop these parks. It comes out to $1,000 a unit for single family and $750 for multifamily. Private park credit is something that was not offered but after meeting with developers and their feedback and the subcommittee they decided to allow credit as long as those amenities are non-exclusive. They aren't fenced in, they are outside a fenced area and they are amenities the city would take over if the HOA fails. That lot would be something the city would maintain but not a swimming pool or golf course. All the design standards we had are staying; these are just additional standards. She stated there are always special cases but this gives a standard. There is wording on the floodplain which is 2 acres outside the floodplain with street access. Parkland approval is if it meets the requirements the parks and recreation director can approve it and if it is an alternative design it will be brought to the parks and recreation board. Usually they are not "cut and dry"; there is usually a caveat to something. Kimberly Garrett stated what she plans to do is to provide the board on a quarterly basis some of the things that have come through and have been reviewed and have met that need, that the board did not have to approve. The last item is going from 19 zones to 4 zones and also having the ability to spend the money within 10 years instead of 5 years. Kimberly Garrett stated they met with the UDC Advisory Committee and they adopted language and made sure it fit in with the rest of the code and it is consistent and there are no discrepancies where it is set in one part of the code that is different as that is what they are looking for. The next step is to go to the Planning and Zoning Commission and there is a public hearing where people can sign up to speak and then they would recommend to city council. There would be 2 readings at city council and there is a public hearing at city council also. There are many opportunities where it is posted for public comment. This amendment will be adopted with 2 other amendments that the Planning Department has been working on. Scott Macmurdo asked when this would go into effect. Andreina Davila stated they want to establish an effective date of June 1, 2019. This would go into effect on any application received after June 1, 2019. All other applications will be grandfathered in. Motion made by Scott Macmurdo, second by Wayne Beyer to recommend approval on proposed amendments to Chapter 6, Residential Development Standards, Chapter 8, Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Fencing, and Chapter 13, Infrastructure and Public Improvements, of the Unified Development Code relative to the parkland dedication requirements (Amendment No. 3) Vote: Approved 7 - 0 I Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the March 14, 2019 meeting - Jill Kellum, Administrative Supervisor Motion made by Danelle Houck, second by Katherine Kainer to approve minutes from the March 14, 2019 meeting. Vote: Approved 7 - 0 Adjournment Adjourn - Jim Hougnon, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair Motion made by Katherine Kainer second by Larry Gambone to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:13 pm. Vote: Approved 7 - 0 Hougnon, 1 P Katherine Kainer, Secretary Jill um, Board Liaison