HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 11.19.2019City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Courts and Council Building, located at 510 W. 911, Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
Commissioners present: Erce1_ Brashear, Chair; Marlene McMichael; Kaylah McCord; Travis Perthuis;
Tim Bargainer; Gary Newman; Aaron Albright
Alternate Commissioner present: Glenn Patterson
Staff Present: Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager; Sofia Nelson, Planning Director;
Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner; Ethan Harwell, Planner; Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst; Steve
McKeown, Landscape Planner; David Munk, Utility Engineer; Lua Saluone, Utility Engineer; Ray
Miller, Acting Public Works Director
Chair Brashear called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m and Commissioner McCord 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 November 5, 2019 regular
meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. — Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
C. 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
D. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item, an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 6.1674 acres out of the Orville Perry
Survey, Abstract No.10, generally located at 544 Wolf Rd to be known as Wolf Ranch West Section
3, Phase 1 (2019-38-FP) — Michael Patroski, Planner
E. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Preliminary Plat, consisting of
approximately 20.47 acres in the David Wright Survey, Abstract No.13, generally located at the
eastern tern-dinus of Aviation Drive, to be IG-town as Georgetown Motion Industrial Subdivision
(2019-13-PP) — Ethan Harwell, Planner
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F. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 47.414 acres in the Joseph Thompson
Survey, Abstract No. 608, and the Issac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178, generally located at 1799
W University Ave to be known as Wolf Ranch West, Section 6, Phase 1 (2019-39-FP) -- Ethan
Harwell, Planner
G. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for an Amending Plat, consisting of approximately 0.258 acres in the in the Nicholas
Porter Survey, Abstract 497, patented in conflict with the Orville Perry Survey Abstract No.10,
being all of Lots 7, 8, and 9, Block 3, Country Club Estates, generally located at 1204 Williams Drive
to be known as Amended Plat of Lots 7-9, Block 3, Country Club Estates (2019-45-FP) -- Ethan
Harwell, Planner
H. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item, an
application for a Preliminary Plat, consisting of approximately 62.048 acres out of the John T.
Church Survey, Abstract No.140, and the Key West Irrigation Company Survey, Abstract No. 711,
generally located at the southwest corner of FM 2243 and Parkside Parkway, to be known as
Parkside Peninsula (2019-14-PP) -- Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
I. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item, an
application for a Preliminary Final Plat, consisting of approximately 2.34 acres in the Isaac
Donagan Survey, Abstract No.178, generally located at 2621 W University Ave, to be known as
Pinnacle Plaza (2019-37-FP) -- Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
J. Consideration and possible action to approve 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
K. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item, an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 12.08 acres in the Antonio
Flores Survey, Abstract No. 235, generally located at 661 FM 971 to be known as Parkside Crossing
(2019-74-SDP) -- Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
L. Consideration and possible action to approve 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
M. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item, an
application for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 1.82 acres, a portion of block 51 of
the Snyder Addition and portions of block 6, 7, and 11 of the Coffee Addition, generally located at
800171" Street to be known as Pine Street Villas (2019-48-CON) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua
Saluone, Utility Engineering
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N. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in this item an
application for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 39.84 acres of land out of the J.D.
Johns survey, Abstract No. 711, and the I.&G.N.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract no 744 situated in
Williamson County, Texas, generally located at RR 2243 & CR 176, to be known as Parkside on the
River Phase 1A (2019-52-CON) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
O. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in iiie item, an
application for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 47.51 acres in the Burrell Eaves
Survey, Abstract No. 216, generally located at 2451 Highway195 to be known as Berry Creek
Highlands Phase 1 (2019-53-CON) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
P. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for Construction Plans, consisting of
approximately a 25.66 acre tract of land, consisting of lot 1, Georgetown Church of Christ, generally
located at 1525 W University Ave, to be known as Georgetown Church of Christ Wastewater (2019-
54-CON) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
Q. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in this item an
application for a Stormwater Permit, consisting of approximately 10.26 acres out of the William
Roberts Survey, A-524, generally located at the SE corner of Shell Road and Shell Spur to be known
as Georgetown Bulldog Storage (2019-10-SWP) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility
Engineering
R. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree Removal Permit,
for the property generally located at 2675 W University Ave, bearing the legal description of 41.14
acres out of the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract Number 178 & Joseph Thompson Survey, Abstract
Number 608 (2019-2-HT) -- Steve McKeown, Landscape Planner.
Chair Brashear had a question about the process for removal of a heritage tree and approval. He
commented on whether the process is adequate and if more should be done to indicate the tree
removal on plats. McKeown explained that this application process is recording removal of heritage
trees, and if any changes are made after approval, construction plans would be updated to reflect
those changes made. Irby also explained that the trees being on a plat have no impact on the
property owner if removed. Plat notes will indicate any removals.
S. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree Removal Permit,
for the property located at 200 Fairway Lane Georgetown, TX 78628, bearing the legal description of
33.29 acres situated in the Williams Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 524 (2019-3-HT) -- Steve
McKeown, Landscape Planner
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented by Commissioner Bargainer. Second by
Commissioner McCord.
Motion approved (7-0).
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Legislative Regular Agenda
T. Public Hearing and possible action on a proposed amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan to
adopt the Bike Master Plan - Ray Miller, Acting Public Works Director
Nelson presented the staff analysis for consideration of the Amendments to the Plan. Nelson
discussed the purpose for the completion and implementation of the Bike Master Plan. She also
provided an overview of the approval criteria.
Miller presented the Bicycle Master Plan to the Commission. He provided an overview of the
existing system/network of hike and bike trails, and also the proposed bicycle system which adds
approximately an additional 51 miles of trails. Miller also explained the types of bicycle
infrastructure, and types of bike lanes proposed in the Plan. The phasing and timeline, cost
estimates, and policy recommendations were also presented to the Commission.
Commissioner Bargainer asked if there is a proposed time/deadline for completion of the plan.
Miller explained that the department will need to review top projects and work with schedules to
prioritize projects.
Commissioners had several questions related to shoulder lanes, and connections for residents on
local streets. Miller explained that the Plan provides parallel bike lanes to streets, and there will be
no situations where residents are responsible for providing connections, unless applications come
in where those are requirements.
Commissioner McMichael asked what will be done in the downtown area and the square. She is
concerned with walkability. Miller explained that there will be a variety of options for downtown.
Parking may be removed to allow for the implementation of bike lanes as well as allow for
walkability. There will also be protected bikes lanes if parking is removed. Staff would ensure that
changes made comply with the Master Plan.
Commissioner Albright had a question about the budget. Miller explained that it will depend on
development and implementation. Some dollars may come through the development process, some
from taxpayer dollars, as well as other federal, state and local sources.
Commissioner Newman asked if there will be angled back -in parking in the downtown area, and
Miller commented that there will not.
Chair Brashear asked if the Northwest Boulevard bridge now under construction will include bike
lanes, and Miller stated that there will be on one side.
Chair Brashear opened and closed the Public Hearing, as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to approve Item T as presented by Commissioner Bargainer. Second by Commissioner
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McCord.
Commissioner Perthuis asked if the motion for approval is for the creation of the Bike Master Plan.
Chair Brashear explained that although the Plan may change, the approval is to recommend the
Plan. Miller also explained that any changes to the Plan would have to go through an amendment
process and presented to the Commission.
Motion approved (7-0).
U. Consideration and possible action to appoint a new Planning and Zoning Commission Secretary.
Motion by Commissioner Perthuis to nominate himself as Secretary. Second by Commissioner
Bargainer. Approved (7-0).
V. Discussion Items:
Updates and Announcements (Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director)
o Nelson provided an update on intake: there were 67 new applications submitted on
intake day Monday. Of these, 28 are subject to the shot -clock process.
o Chair Brashear asked if the month of December will require a 3,d P&Z meeting on
December 31st. Nelson commented that staff will evaluate cases and provide an
answer at the following meeting.
- Reminder of the December 3, 2019, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in CC
Chambers located at 510 W 9'h St, starting at 6:OOpm.
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner McMichael. Second by Commissioner Bargainer. Approved
(7-0).
Adjournment at 6:52p.m.
Ercel Brashear, Chair Attest, P&Z Travis Perthuis, Secretary
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