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Minutes of Meeting of the
2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee
City Hall, Community Room
808 Martin Luther King, Jr. St. Georgetown, Texas 78626
Thursday, September 19, 2019 6:00 pm
In attendance: Mayor Dale Ross; Ercel Brashear; Lou Snead; Linda McCalla; Danelle Houck; Suzy Pukys;
Hugh Brown; Josh Schroeder; Tommy Gonzalez; PJ Stevens; Wendy Cash
Linda McCalla joined the meeting at approximately 6:45pm. Lou Snead left the meeting at
approximately 7pm.
Staff present: Sofia Nelson; Nat Waggoner; Susan Watkins; Andreina Davila; Wayne Reed; David
Morgan; Michael Patroski; Ethan Harwell; Chelsea Irby; Wayne Reed
Regular Session –
Mayor Dale Ross called the meeting to order at 6 pm.
A. Consideration and possible approval of the minutes from the September 5, 2019 meeting of the
2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee. – Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
Motion by Brashear to approve the minutes, second by Schroeder.
B. Discussion and mapping exercise to solidify mapping direction/principles, key development
areas, evaluation of residential (Neighborhoods category) and non-residential development
areas (community and regional centers). – Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Item Summary: The Steering Committee was divided into working groups. The Steering
Committee evaluated the remaining whitespaces of the growth scenario (undeveloped areas)
map, evaluated the residential and nonresidential land use patterns emerging from the scenario
created at the 9/5 meeting and discussed how neighborhoods can support a range of housing
types and supporting commercial land uses. During the exercise, staff sought the following
feedback from the Committee:
- Have you achieved a balance of land uses on the SE quadrant of Georgetown?
- What do you want to do with the remaining undeveloped areas on the map?
- Are you ok with having undeveloped areas along SH130 given your intentional
infrastructure discussions?
- How should high density residential be incorporated into community and
regional centers?
- How should neighborhood serving commercial be oriented in residential areas?
The exercise also gathered feedback from the Steering Committee on the draft land use policies.
- 1A: Encourage a balanced mix of residential, commercial, and employment uses
at varying densities and intensities, to reflect a gradual transition from urban to
suburban to rural development.
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- 1B: Promote more compact, higher density, well-connected development within
appropriate infill locations.
- 2B: Identify potential opportunities and selectively target, plan, and promote
development/reuse initiatives.
- 6A: Encourage innovative forms of compact, pedestrian friendly development
and a wider array of affordable housing choices through provisions and
incentives.
- New: Proactively support existing and recruit new employers and incentivize
development that is consistent with Georgetown’s target.
- New: Promote development of complete neighborhoods across Georgetown.
Summary: Committee members identified the following:
- Table 1: Future Land Use map is a tool for conversation; Intentional infrastructure
can be limiting; CC and RC designations are good. Are commercial lots meant to
serve neighborhoods or community?
- Table 2: The Village is an example of ‘proximity’ to commercial. Is there a scale to
model a complete neighborhood? Setting percentages is a challenge because we
can’t guarantee products and also due to increasing/decreasing costs. Complete
neighborhood depends on willingness of residents. Complete neighborhoods
should be able to get people where they need to be.
- Table 3: Mixed Use is based on area and should strive for a percentage of
residential and commercial equals balance; limit rezones until percentage is met?
Integrate and incentivize mix of uses and diversity.
C. Next Meeting Date/Time/Agenda – Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
D. Public Comment
Adjournment – Motion for adjournment by Brashear second by Schroeder.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm.
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Approved, Mayor Dale Ross Attest,