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October 29, 2019
City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, October 29, 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;
Tim Bargainer. Chair Brashear added alternate Commissioner Patterson and Albright to the
dais. Gary Newman (arrived at 6:05pm) and alternate Commissioner Albright stepped down from
the dais.
Alternate Commissioner present: Glenn Patterson; 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; Lua Saluone, Utility Engineer; David
Munk, Water Utility Engineer; Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager
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 15, 2019 regular
meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. – Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
C. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Preliminary Plat consisting of
approximately 118.02 acres in the J.D. Johns Survey, Abstract No. 365, the Key West Irrigation Co.
Survey, Abstract No. 711, and the I.&G.N.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 744, generally located at the
northeast corner of FM 2243 and CR 176, to be known as Parkside on the River, Phase 1A (2019-5-
PP) -- Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
D. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Replat consisting of
approximately 0.545 acres of Lots 5-8, Block 39 of the Revised Map of City of Georgetown, generally
located at 601 S Main Street (2019-36-FP) -- Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
E. 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
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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
F. 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
G. Consideration and possible action to approve 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
H. Consideration and possible action to approve 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
I. Consideration and possible action to approve with the conditions 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
J. Consideration and possible action to approve with the conditions 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
K. Consideration and possible action to approve 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
There were questions from the Commission regarding the voting process, and the number of times
items can be disapproved. Davila-Quintero explained that there is no limit to the number of times
an item can be presented to the Commission.
Motion to accept the Consent Agenda Items as presented by Commissioner McCord. Second by
Commissioner Bargainer. Approved (7-0).
Legislative Regular Agenda
L. Presentation and discussion on updates to the Land Use Element – Nat Waggoner, PMP, AICP
Waggoner shared summary results of the updates to the land use policies, categories and the land
use map. Waggoner also shared a summary of the direction from the 10/22 Council workshop and
the 10/24 Steering Committee, and shared future public input opportunities.
Waggoner discussed the feedback sought from the Commission on future land use categories, the
future land use map, and policies. Specifically, feedback is sought regarding recommended
percentage of residential to nonresidential development in commercial categories, whether the
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future land use map achieves a balance of land uses, amendments to the proposed map, and if there
are any policy recommendations the Commission would like to forward to the Steering Committee.
Waggoner explained that the Steering Committee reviewed changes to the map. They started by
looking at the 2008 plan and evaluated citywide trends. Waggoner reviewed the key updates made.
There was discussion between the Commission members and staff regarding the master plan,
residential and non-residential categories, density changes, recommended density change, land use,
and the current versus proposed future land use map.
Alternate Commissioner Patterson commented that he would like to receive a copy of the
comparison maps presented, for further review. Waggoner will provide the map to the
Commission.
Waggoner also reminded the Commission of the Public Meeting held Wednesday October 30, 2019
at the Library and discussed next steps and upcoming Council and Board/Committee meetings.
M. Discussion Items:
- Updates and Announcements (Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director)
o No updates at this time
o Chair Brashear commented that Board action is needed to appoint a new
Secretary. Nelson commented that she will communicate and work with the
Mayor to also appoint additional alternate commissioners, as well as appoint
a replacement commissioner to the Board.
- Updates 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
- Reminder of the 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 Bargainer. Second by Commissioner McMichael. Approved
(7-0).
Adjournment at 7:27p.m.
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Ercel Brashear, Chair Attest, P&Z Tim Bargainer, Vice-Chair