HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 01.07.2020City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
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Commissioners present: Kaylah McCord; Tim Bargainer, Vice -Chair; Gary Newman; Marlene
McMichael; Travis Perthuis
Commissioner absent: Ercel Brashear, Chair; Aaron Albright
Alternate Commissioner present: Glenn Patterson; Roger Chappell
Staff Present: Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager; Sofia Nelson, Planning Director;
Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner, Ethan Harwell, Planner; Michael Patroski, Planner; Mirna Garcia,
Management Analyst; Steve McKeown, Landscape Planner; David Munk, Utility Engineer; Lua
Saluone, Utility Engineer; Britin Bostick, Historic Downtown Planner
Vice -Chair Bargainer called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. and Commissioner Newman led the
pledge of allegiance.
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.
A. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the December 17, 2019 regular
meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. — Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
B. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Preliminary Plat, consisting of
approximately 30.13 acres in the William Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 524, generally located north
of the Bellaire Drive and Rosedale Boulevard intersection, to be known as The Hills at Georgetown
Village (PP-2018-005) -- Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
C. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Preliminary Plat Amendment,
consisting of approximately 29.140 acres in the William Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 524, generally
located at 1321 Shell Road, to be known as The Arbors at Georgetown Village (2019-15-PP) --
Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
D. 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
E. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
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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
F. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Replat of Lot 4, Block A, Salinas
Subdivision, being 4,002 acres in the Charles H. Delaney Survey, Abstract No.181, generally
located at 10972 RM 2338 to be known as Replat of Lot 4, Block A, Salinas Subdivision (2019-35-FP)
-- Ethan Harwell, Planner
G. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 61.674 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
H. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for an Amended Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 42.5 acres in the
Clements Stubblefield and Ruidosa Irrigation Company Survey, Abstract 207, generally located
at1601 Leander Road to be known as Tippit Middle School (2019-79-SDP) -- Michael Patroski,
Planner
I. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Stormwater Permit consisting of
approximately 45.551 acres in the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, generally located at
2601 Rockride Ln to be known as BB&G Storage (2019-11-SWP) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua
Saluone, Utility Engineering
Vice -Chair Bargainer requested Consent Agenda Items B and C be moved to the Legislative
Regular Agenda.
Motion to approve all Consent Agenda items as presented, except for Items B and C, by
Commissioner McMichael. Second by Alternate Commissioner Patterson. Approved (7-0).
Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Preliminary Plat, consisting of
approximately 30.13 acres in the William Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 524, generally located north of
the Bellaire Drive and Rosedale Boulevard intersection, to be known as The Hills at Georgetown
Village (PP-2018-005) -- Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
Vice -Chair Bargainer and Commissioner Newman removed themselves from the dais at 6:02pm due to a conflict
of interest.
Presented by Irby.
Commissioner McCord opened and closed the Public Hearing, as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to approve Item B (PP-2018-005) as presented by Commissioner McMichael. Second by
Commissioner Perthuis. Approved (5-0).
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C. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Preliminary Plat Amendment,
consisting of approximately 29.140 acres in the William Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 524, generally
located at 1321 Shell Road, to be known as The Arbors at Georgetown Village (2019-15-PP) -- Chelsea
Irby, Senior Planner
Vice -Chair Bargainer and Commissioner Newman remained off the dais for this item due to a conflict of interest.
Presented by Irby.
Commissioner McCord opened and closed Public Hearing, as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to approve Agenda Item C (2019-15-PP) as presented by Alternate Commissioner Chappell.
Second by Alternate Commissioner Patterson. Approved (5-0).
Vice -Chair Bargainer and Commissioner Newman returned to the dais at 6:06pm.
J. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 17.270
acres out of the Burrell Eaves Survey, Abstract No. 216, from a Planned Unit Development (PUD)
with a base district of Residential Single -Family (RS) to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) with a
base district of Local Commercial (C-1), for the property generally located at the southwest corner
of SH 195 and Sun City Boulevard (2019-2-PUD) -- Ethan Harwell, Planner
Harwell stated that the applicant requests items J and K to be moved to the February 18, 2020
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Newman to move Agenda Item J (2019-2-PUD) to the February 18
meeting. Second by Commissioner McCord. Motion approved (5-2), with Commissioner
McMichael and Alternate Commissioner Chappell opposed.
Vice -Chair Bargainer requested a five-minute recess at 6:10p.m. The Commission resumed at
6:17p.m.
K. Public Hearing and possible action on the #12 Amendment to the Sun City Texas Development
Agreement, amending the current concept plan specifically for the 17.270 acres located at the
southwest corner of SH 195 and Sun City Boulevard (2019-1-DA) -- Seth Gipson, PMP Manager
Motion by Commissioner McCord to move Agenda Item K (2019-1-DA) to the February 18
meeting. Second by Commissioner Perthuis. Motion approved (5-2), with Commissioner
McMichael and Alternate Commissioner Chappell opposed.
L. Continued from the December 17, 2019 meeting: Public Hearing and possible action on a request for
a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 24.00 acres out of the Antonio Flores Addition
Survey, Abstract No. 2356, from the Local Commercial (C-1) district to the High -Density Multi -
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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 stated that the applicant requests to postpone (pull) the item to a future Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting.
Per staff, there is no need for a motion by the Commission, as there will be a re -notification for this
item for the future meeting.
M. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 88.92
acres out of the David Wright Survey, Abstract No. 13, from the Agriculture (AG) district to the
Industrial (IN) district, generally located at 3001 IH 35 (2019-23-REZ) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
Staff report presented by Patroski. The applicant is requesting to rezone the Agriculture (AG)
zoned property to Industrial (IN). The Letter of Intent indicates that the property will front the
proposed Aviation Drive, which will extend from the existing dead end to Interstate 35 (I-35)
Southbound frontage road. A Preliminary Plat will be submitted depicting this infrastructure in the
near future. The applicant would use the property in a manner compatible with the requested
zoning. The subject property is located within the northwest quadrant between Airport and I-35.
Within this area there are many undeveloped properties that have been recently developed or
entitled for industrial type uses with supporting commercial uses along I-35 or at the intersection of
Lakeway and I-35. The subject property is relatively flat, undeveloped land with little to no tree
coverage on the property.
Vice -Chair Bargainer opened and closed the Public Hearing, as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to recommend approval of Item M (2019-23-REZ) as presented by Commissioner
McMichael. Second by Alternate Commissioner Chappell. Approved (7-0).
N. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 53.219
acres out of the Francis A. Hudson Survey, Abstract 295, and James S. Patterson Survey, Abstract
No. 502, from the Business Park (BP) (+/-40.242 acres) and Local Commercial (C-1) (+/-15.70 acres)
districts to the Industrial (IN) (20.47 acres) and General Commercial (C-3) (32.88 acres) districts,
generally located at 1201 Westinghouse Road (2019-24-REZ) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
Staff report presented by Patroski. The subject property is part of a larger 70-acre tract that is
entitled for Local Commercial and Business Park uses. The applicant is requesting to rezone the
Local Commercial (C-1-15.70 acres) and a part of the Business Park (BP-40.242 acres) zoned
property to Industrial (IN-20.47 acres) and General Commercial (C-3-32.88 acres). According to the
applicants Letter of Intent (Exhibit 5), the owners wish to develop a combination of commercial,
business park and industrial uses on the subject property. The applicant also plans to extend Blue
Ridge Parkway to provide connectivity throughout the property. As displayed in the proposed
concept plan, the General Commercial (C-3) development will be along Westinghouse Road with
the Industrial (IN) development located to the north, set back from the major roadway.
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Additionally, the remaining 16.73 acres of Business Park (BP -no proposed change) will assist in the
transition from Residential development to the east to more intense development to the west.
David Singleton, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and provided a brief
history of the tract. He discussed a regional wastewater interceptor that was constructed a couple
years ago. This pry is consistent with�t efuture anuse map. The Commission -i-a no
questions for the applicant.
Vice -Chair Bargainer opened the Public Hearing.
Catherine Smith objects to the zoning change. She commented that the proposed area for zoning
change is too close to her home for industrial use. There is already a lot of noise in the
neighborhood, as there is also a park a lot of people use. She is concerned with the increase in noise
and traffic.
Vice -Chair Bargainer had a question about the green area the Mrs. Smith referred to. Patroski
commented that it is the Rabbit Hill park.
Vice -Chair Bargainer closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Newman had a question about an area on a map presented. Patroski explained that
area is in the ETJ.
Commissioner McMichael asked the applicant about what the proposed use will be. The applicant
explained that it is currently business park use, but there is nothing specific at this time for the use.
Motion to recommend approval of Item N (2019-24-REZ) as presented by Commissioner McCord.
Second by Alternate Commissioner Chappell. Approved (7-0).
O. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
approximately 18.54 acres out of the Antonio Manchaca Survey, Abstract No. 421, from the
Agriculture (AG) district to the Industrial (IN) (13 acres) and General Commercial (C-3) (5.5 acres)
districts, generally located at 6301 N IH 35 (2019-25-REZ) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
Staff report presented by Patroski. The applicant requests to rezone the subject property from
Agriculture (AG) to Industrial (IN-13 acres) and General Commercial (C-3-5.5 acres). According to
the applicant's Letter of Intent (Exhibit 5), the Industrial (IN) section of the property will be used as
an office, parking and for storing fuel and equipment. The use of the C-3 section of the property is
for uses allowed in this district. The subject property is located southwest of the CR 143 and N IH-
35 intersection. The subject property is located in an underdeveloped section of the city. The
subject property is vacant, predominately flat, and has minimal tree coverage throughout the site.
Vice -Chair Bargainer opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak.
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Motion to recommend approval of Item O (2019-25-REZ) as presented by Alternate
Commissioner Patterson. Second by Commissioner McMichael. Approved (7-0).
P. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone Lots 1, 2
and 3 of the Southworth Addition from the Industrial (IN) district to the General Commercial (C-3)
district, generally located at 2301 Old Airport Road (2019-17-REZ) -- Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
Staff report presented by Irby. The subject property is currently developed with a daycare facility.
The applicant is requesting a zoning change to allow the existing use to expand, which is not
allowed in the current Industrial (IN) zoning district. See Exhibit 5 for the applicant's letter of
intent. The subject property is located on Old Airport Road, between IH-35 and N Austin Avenue.
The surrounding area between Old Airport Road and N Austin Avenue is an older area that was
intended for industrial uses when it was rezoned in 1993. Since that time, the area has been
primarily used as commercial, particularly as storage and auto -related uses. There is daycare, office,
retail, contractor uses, and the Georgetown High School. There is also a single-family home south of
the subject property. In 2012, the property to the southeast of the subject property was rezoned to
General Commercial (C-3) to provide for additional commercial opportunities.
Vice -Chair Bargainer opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to recommend approval of Item P (2019-17-REZ) as presented by Commissioner
Newman. Second by Alternate Commissioner Chappell. Approved (7-0).
Q. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 4.137
acres in the f . Berry Survey, Abstract No. 51, from the Agriculture (AG) district to the Industrial
(IN) district, for the property generally located at 401 SH 130 (2019-20-REZ) -- Ethan Harwell,
Planner
Staff report presented by Harwell. The applicant wishes to rezone the subject property to Industrial
(IN). The applicant's letter of intent (Exhibit 5) describes their intent to develop the subject property
as an office and warehouse for a contractor services use. The developed site would include indoor
and outdoor storage of materials associated with the business and not for retail sale. The subject
property is located along SH 130 approximately 1,200 feet south of its junction with IH-35. The
property generally sits between the highway and Berry Springs Park, further the east. The property
was previously used as a residence, but the house has recently been removed. The area
surrounding the subject property is largely undeveloped. The only other development near the
subject property is an abandoned RV park to the north. Further south along SH 130 you can find
some light industrial uses near CR 152. Due east of this property sits the Berry Springs Park and
Preserve (a Williamson County park).
The applicant, David Platt, addressed the Commission and commented that this will an office
warehouse for an electrical contracting company. They originally wanted to apply for business park
zoning but the size of the lot is too small for that type of zoning.
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Vice -Chair Bargainer opened and closed the Public Hearing, as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to recommend approval of Item Q (2019-20-REZ) as presented by Commissioner
McMichael. Second by Alternate Commissioner Chappell. Approved (7-0).
R. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for atoning -Map Amen ment to rezone 0-43-
acres being a part of Lot 4, Block B, Horizon Commercial Park, from the Industrial (IN) district to
the General Commercial_ (C-3) district, generally located at 605 High Tech Dr (2019-22-REZ) --
Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
Alternate Commissioner Patterson removed himself from the dais at 7:02p.m.
Staff report presented by Irby. The applicant is requesting to rezone the property to General
Commercial (C-3) for development. The applicant's letter of intent can be found in Exhibit 5. The
subject property is located at the northwest corner of High Tech Drive and FM 1460. The subject
property has an existing Future Land Use designation of Mixed Use Neighborhood Commercial
and is currently zoned Industrial (IN) and Scenic/Natural Gateway Overlay. The area surrounding
the subject property is diverse in zoning and land uses. In the immediate vicinity there is a variety
of different residential and office uses. Much of the property in the vicinity is undeveloped and
poised to either develop with a residential or commercial use due to the Future Land Use
designation, proximity to FM 1460 (a major arterial) and SE Inner Loop (future freeway), and
existing development pattern. The property to the northeast at the southeast corner of FM 1460 and
High Tech Drive was rezoned to General Commercial (C-3) in March 2019 to allow the property to
develop with commercial uses. The area west the subject property has seen some development in
recent years with the realignment of FM 1460, like Old Mill Crossing at the end of High Tech Drive.
The area near the corner of High Tech Drive and FM 1460 is a mix of multi -family, office, and
undeveloped land.
Vice -Chair Bargainer opened the Public Hearing.
Robert Smith, public speaker, commented that he does not object to the zoning change. However,
he is concerned with what will be built there, as he has heard that a convenience store will be built.
Vice -Chair Bargainer closed the Public Hearing and invited the applicant to address the
Commission.
The applicant, Samir Desai, addressed the Commission and stated that there are no plans for a
convenience store. There is no plan yet for the use.
Motion to recommend approval of Item R (2019-22-REZ) as presented by Alternate
Commissioner Chappell. Second by Commissioner Newman. Approved (6-0).
Alternate Commissioner Patterson returned to the dais at 7:16p.m.
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S. Public Hearing and possible action on a Unified Development Code (UDC) Text Amendment for
proposed amendments to Chapter 5, Zoning Use Regulations, and Chapter 16, Definitions, of the
Unified Development Code relative to certain uses in specific zoning districts (Amendment No.12
and 13) -- Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
Staff report presented by Irby. In April 24, 2018, the City Council directed staff to update the UDC's
zoning use regulations as a part of the 2018/19 UDC Annual Review process (Amendment No.12
and 13). The purpose of this amendment is to review specific uses for each zoning district to see
where they may be permitted by right, permitted with limitations, permitted with approval of a
special use permit, or not allowed. On May 8, June 12, September 11, and October 9, 2019, the
UDCAC discussed specific uses that have presented challenges because they were not included in
the Permitted Use Table or are only permitted in one or two zoning districts. The specific
uses identified for consideration included: Office/Showroom; Towing Services and Impound Lots;
Storage yards; Contractor services (limited and general); and Office/Warehouse. These are uses that
are typically allowed in the Industrial (IN) zoning district due to the large amount of storage,
particularly outdoor storage, of materials, equipment and vehicles that may be associated with the
use. However, these are uses that may also be accommodated in lesser intense zoning districts, such
as General Commercial (C-3) and Business Park (BP), as these are zoning districts that are typically
located along major thoroughfares, allow other supporting uses, or are intended to provide a
location for large developments. At their December 4, 2019 meeting, the UDC Advisory Committee
recommended approval (5-0) of the request with the following modifications: Where stated
"..existing single-family home in the ETJ that is platted or planned for residential use on the Future
Land Use Map", replace the work "planned" to "designated"; and Add an additional limitation to
the Office/Warehouse specific use to limit access to loading and storage areas to the side or rear of
the building.
Vice -Chair Bargainer opened and closed the Public Hearing, as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to recommend approval of Item S by Commissioner McCord. Second by Commissioner
Perthuis.
Revised motion to recommend approval of Item S with the UDCAC's additional
recommendations and modifications by Commissioner McCord. Second by Commissioner
Perthuis. Approved (7-0).
T. Public Hearing and possible action on a Unified Development Code (UDC) Text Amendment on
proposed amendments to Chapter 3, Applications and Permits, relative to zoning variances for sign
area (Amendment No. 18) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
As part of the annual review process the City Council directed staff to update the UDC's sign
variance process. The current UDC provides a process to seek relief from the sign height and
location standards through the Zoning Variance process, but not the sign area provisions of the
UDC. Zoning Variances, as well as Special Exceptions, are considered by the Zoning Board of
Adjustment following the public hearing process. The purpose of this amendment is to provide for
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a process to seek relief from the sign area and other applicable standards that, when strictly
applied, the sign standards prohibits reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signage. In
addition, the proposed amendment clarifies that a request for a Zoning Variance (or Special
Exception) must be placed on the agenda of the next available regular scheduled meeting after the
application is filed. While there is no state law provision for when the public hearing must occur,
the City's UDC requires the Zoning Board of Adjustment to hold a public hearing withm 45 ctays
following the filing of an application. Historically, the City has been able to meet this requirement.
However, as the Zoning Board of Adjustment only meets once a month there have been special
situations where this provision was not met as the Applicant worked with City staff to explore
alternative solutions to better meet their needs while meeting the spirit and intent of the UDC. With
the establishment of a set of Application Submittal dates, public hearings may be scheduled within
45 to 50 days of the filing of an application. Proposed Amendments: Utilizing the existing process
and provisions for zoning and sign variances currently permitted by the UDC the proposed
amendments are drafted to require the following: Authority: The Zoning Board of Adjustment is
the body that would consider and take action on all sign variances. Criteria for Approval: A
variance shall not be approved unless it meets the following criteria for approval: The request is not
contrary to the public interest; Due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the requirements
would result in unnecessary hardship; The spirit of the Code is preserved, and substantial justice is
done. Notice and Hearing: Requires the public hearing to be scheduled at the next available regular
scheduled meeting.
Commissioner Newman had a question about the insufficient findings. Davila -Quintero explained
that included financial hardship (variance not sought because it is too expensive to meet code);
highest and best use of the property (property cannot be used), and self-created hardship and that
the property owner will not be frustrated (variance was not a result of the property owner's action).
If the variance sought is due to any of these reasons, the Board may not use them to grant the
variance.
Vice -Chair Bargainer opened and closed the Public Hearing, as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to recommend approval of Item T as presented by Commissioner McMichael. Second by
Alternate Commissioner Chappell. Approved (7-0).
U. Presentation and Discussion on training opportunities in 2020. Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning
Director
This item is intended to discuss and seek the commission's feedback on possible training
presentations the commission would like to have in 2020. Please bring your ideas on topics. The
intent of this item is get feedback so that within the next month we can bring to you a training plan
for the year.
Commissioner Perthuis commented that the information related to the presentations prepared in
the agenda packet is very helpful when reviewing prior to the meeting.
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V. Discussion Items:
a. Updates and Announcements — Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson reminded the Commissioners of re -applying for the Commission if they are
interested. Nelson also discussed a shot clock survey that was sent to all applicants
that have submitted an application so far. When results have been gathered, those
will be shared with the Commission for additional input regarding the review
process.
b. Update from other Board and Commission meetings
i. GTAB
ii. UDCAC
c. Questions of comments from Alternate Members about the actions and matters considered
on this agenda
d. Reminder of the January 21, 2020, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in CC
Chambers located at 510 W 91h St., starting at 6:00pm.
Motion to adjourn by Alternate Commissioner Chappell. Second by Alternate Commissioner
Patterson. Approved (7-0).
Adjournment at 7:51 P.M.
Ercel Brashear, Chair
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Attest, P&Z Travis Perthuis, Secretary
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