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October 15, 2019
City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Courts and Council Building, located at 510 W. 9th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
Commissioners present: Ercel Brashear, Chair; Marlene McMichael; Kaylah McCord; Travis Perthuis
Commissioner absent: Gary Newman; Ben Stewart; Tim Bargainer
Alternate Commissioner present: Glenn Patterson
Alternate Commissioner absent: Aaron Albright
Staff Present: Andreina Davila-Quintero, Current Planning Manager; Sofia Nelson, Planning Director;
Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner; Michael Patroski, Planner; Ethan Harwell, Planner; Mirna Garcia,
Management Analyst; Steve McKeown, Landscape Planner; Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager;
Britin Bostick, Historic Planner; Lua Saluone, Utility Engineer; Jason Fryer, Fire Lieutenant; David
Munk, Water Utility Engineer; Ray Miller, Acting Director of Public Works
Chair Brashear called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m and Commissioner Perthuis 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 October 1, 2019 regular meeting
of the Planning and Zoning Commission. – Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
C. Consideration and possible action to approve a request for a Preliminary Plat, consisting of
approximately 18.333 acres in the Lewis J. Dyches Survey No. 2, Abstract No. 180, generally located
at 118 Mourning Dove Lane. (2019-6-PP) -- Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
D. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Preliminary Plat, consisting of approximately 100.369 acres in the Isaac Donagan
Survey, Abstract No. 178, generally located at 4901 W SH 29, to be known as Cole Estates (2019-12-
PP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
E. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Preliminary Plat, consisting of approximately 20.47 acres in the David Wright
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Survey, Abstract No. 13, generally located at the eastern terminus of Aviation Drive, to be known as
Georgetown Motion Industrial Subdivision (2019-13-PP) -- Ethan Harwell, Planner
F. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Preliminary Final Plat Combo, consisting of approximately 2.213 acres in the W.
Roberts Survey No. 4, Abstract 524, generally located at 3921 Shell Road to be known as QuikTrip
4168 (2019-3-PFP) -- Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
G. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Replat of a portion of Block 51 of the Revised Map of Snyder Addition and
Portions of Blocks 6, 7, and 11, Coffee Addition, consisting of approximately 1.821 acres in the W.
Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, generally located at Pine Street and 18th Street, to be known as
Pine Street Villas (2019-40-FP) -- Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
H. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 35.781 acres in the Charles H. Delaney
Survey, Section No. 11, Abstract No. 181, generally located at 11149 RR 2338, to be known as San
Augustin (2019-41-FP) -- Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
I. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 78.408 acres in the Joseph Thompson
Survey, Abstract 608, and the C. Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 558, generally located on the
south side of Wolf Ranch Parkway to be known as Wolf Ranch West, Section 4A (2019-42-FP) --
Michael Patroski, Planner
J. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 263.979 acres in the Joseph Thompson
Survey, Abstract No. 608, generally located south of the intersection of Wolf Ranch Parkway and
Legend Oaks Drive, to be known as Wolf Ranch West, Section 4B, Phase 2 (2019-43-FP) -- Ethan
Harwell, Planner
K. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for an Amending Plat, consisting of approximately 13.15 acres being all of Lots 5, 6, & 7,
Block A, Village Gate at Sun City, generally located at 50-70 Del Webb Boulevard, to be known as
Amending Plat of Lots 5, 6, & 7, Block A, Village Gate at Sun City (2019-44-FP) -- Ethan Harwell,
Planner
L. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Plat Vacation for the Bell Gin Park, Block A, Lot 1 subdivision, generally located at
1120 Higgs Road (2019-3-VAC) -- Ethan Harwell, Planner
M. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Plat Vacation for the Bell Gin Park, Block A, Lot 2 subdivision, generally located at
1220 Higgs Road (2019-4-VAC) -- Ethan Harwell, Planner
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N. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Plat Vacation, consisting of
approximately 78.408 acres in the Joseph Thompson Survey, Abstract 608, and the C. Stubblefield
Survey, Abstract No. 558, generally located at on the south side of Wolf Ranch Parkway, known as
Wolf Ranch West, Section 4A (2019-5-VAC) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
O. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 4.29 acres in the J. Thompson
Survey, generally located at 2300 Wolf Ranch Parkway to be known as Wolf Ranch Phase 4B (2019-
41-CON) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
P. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Site Development Plan
Amendment for Inner Loop Commercial Park, Section 2, Block A, Lot 1, generally located at 101 SE
Inner Loop to be known as Schunk-Xycarb Temporary Expansion (2019-69-SDP) -- Chelsea Irby,
Senior Planner
Q. Consideration and possible action to approve with the conditions set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan Amendment, Lot 16, Block A of the Wolf Crossing
Subdivision, generally located at 930 W University Avenue to be known as Fairfield Inn (Wolf
Crossing – Building C) (2019-70-SDP) -- Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
R. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the items set forth in this item an application
for a Traffic Impact Analysis, consisting of approximately 34.02 acres in the David Wright Survey,
Abstract No. 13, generally located at the northwest corner of IH-35 and Lakeway Drive to be known
as Costco Wholesale (2019-5-TIA) -- David Munk, PE and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
Motion to accept the Consent Agenda Items as presented by Commissioner McCord. Second by
Alternate Commissioner Patterson. Approved (5-0).
Legislative Regular Agenda
S. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change
the Future Land Use designation from Employment Center to Moderate Density Residential on an
approximately 119-acre tract of land in the Woodruff Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 556,
generally located at 1500 Lawhon Ln (2019-5-CPA) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
Patroski addressed the Commission and indicated that the applicant requested to defer this item to
the November 5th P&Z meeting. Chair Brashear asked for additional information regarding the
number of items already on the agenda for that meeting. Chair Brashear invited the applicant to
address the Commission.
The applicant, addressed the Commission and explained why the item was previously deferred. He
needs additional time and is seeking to defer this item again. The applicant has a meeting with staff
to discuss the proposed project.
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Chair Brashear asked staff if there were any issues by deferring the item again. Davila-Quintero
explained that there are no limitations to the number of times an item can be deferred. It may be
best to pull the item and when the applicant is ready to move forward, list the item again and re-
notify. The applicant requested to have the item deferred to the November 5th meeting instead of
pulling the item.
Motion to defer Item S (2019-5-CPA) to the November 5th meeting by Alternate Commissioner
Patterson. Second by Commissioner McMichael. Approved (5-0).
T. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
approximately 24.74 acres out of the Antonio Flores Addition Survey, Abstract No. 2356, from the
Local Commercial (C-1) district to the High-Density Multi-Family (MF-2) district, for the property
generally located at the northeast corner of the N Austin Ave and Stadium Drive intersection (2019-
9-REZ) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
Patroski addressed the Commission and indicated that the applicant requested to defer item to the
November 5th P&Z meeting. The applicant would like additional time to prepare for the meeting.
Chair Brashear invited applicant to address the Commission. The applicant stated he needs more
time to prepare.
Motion to defer Item T (2019-9-REZ) to the November 5th meeting by Commissioner McMichael.
Second by Commissioner McCord. Approved (5-0).
U. Update and presentation on the Bicycle Master Plan – Ray Miller, Acting Director, Public Works
Update and presentation on the Bicycle Master Plan by Miller. Miller provided an overview of the
plan materials, the project, SWOT highlights, phasing & prioritization, recommended infrastructure
treatment, and policy recommendations. He also discussed surveys that were conducted to obtain
feedback for the plan, and a kickoff meeting with City staff that was held, as well as round table
discussions.
Strengths that were identified include existing trails and bike trail network. Weaknesses identified
include highway barriers such as I-35, natural barriers, and vehicle traffic barriers. Miller also
discussed a proposed bicycle system, and different types of treatments to be provided such as
sharrow, bike lane, buffered bike lane, striped lane, physically protected bike lane, off street paths
or cycle tracks. Miller presented a proposed timeline for the project, and policy recommendations.
The Commissioners commented on safety issues, and discussed several of the recommendations
presented.
V. Discussion Items:
- Updates and Announcements (Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director)
o Nelson commented that an email will be sent on Wednesday with the total
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number of resubmittal applications which will be reviewed at the 10/29 P&Z
meeting.
- Update from other Board and Commission meetings
o Nelson provided an update to the Commission regarding the last UDCAC
meeting, where the Committee reviewed and discussed gateways and sign
variances.
- Questions or comments from Alternate Members about the actions and matters
considered on this agenda.
o Alternate Commissioner Patterson asked what the process is for onsent
Agenda items where further clarification is needed. Chair Brashear explained
that if there are any questions or clarification sought, the item would need to
be pulled to be further discussed as a Legislative Regular Agenda item.
- Reminder of a possible October 29, 2019 meeting, as well as the regular scheduled
November 5, 2019, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in CC Chambers
located at 510 W 9th St, starting at 6:00pm.
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner McMichael. Second by Commissioner Perthuis. Approved
(5-0).
Adjournment at 7:00p.m.
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Ercel Brashear, Chair Attest, P&Z Ben Stewart, Secretary