HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 04.21.2020City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Teleconference meeting: https://bit.1y/2UGTn90
The regular meeting convened at 6:OOPM on April 21, 2020 via teleconference at
https://bitAy/2UGln9o. To participate by phone: Call in number:+1512-672-8405 Conference ID#:
400822702#. Public Comment was allowed via the conference option; no in -person input was
allowed.
Commissioners Present: Ercel Brashear, Travis Perthuis, Aaron Albright, Kaylah McCord, Jay Warren
Commissioners Absent: Marlene McMichael; Chere Heintzmann
Alternate Commissioners Present. Jerry McCulley, Alex Fuller; James Coffman; Tim Haynie
Alternate Commissioners Absent: Jim Salyer
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager;
Michael Patroski, Planner; Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst; Ethan Harwell, Planner; Wesley
Wright, Systems Engineering Director
Chair Brashear moved Alternate Commissioners Jerry McCulley and James Coffman to the dais and
called the meeting to order at 6 P.M.
Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A. (Instructions for joining meeting attached)
Discussion on how the Planning and Zoning Commission virtual conference will be conducted, to
include options for public comments and how the public may address the Commission — Sofia
Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
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B. At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to address the Board
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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.
Chair Brashear called Alternate Commissioners Fuller to the dais as Commissioner Warren experienced technical
difficulties and was unable to participate in voting.
C. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the April 7, 2020 regular meeting of
the Planning and Zoning Commission -- Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst.
D. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Traffic Impact Analysis,
consisting of approximately 28.89 acres in the Francis A. Hudson Survey and J.S Patterson Survey,
generally located at Westinghouse Rd, to be known as Chapel Hill (2019-7-TIA) -- David Munk, PE,
and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
E. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Traffic Impact
Analysis, consisting of approximately 454.86 acres of land out of the Chas H. Delaney survey,
abstract No.181 and the Lewis P. Dyches survey, abstract no. 171, generally located at the northeast
and southeast corners of FM 2338 and Ronald Reagan Blvd, to be known as Parmer Ranch (2019-8-
TIA) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
F. Consideration and possible action to approve 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) -- Michael
Patroski, Planner
G. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Preliminary Plat, consisting of approximately 118.79 acres in the Joseph
Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 608, and the C. Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 558., generally
located at the terminus of Jay Wolf Drive, to be known as Guy Tract Section 1 & 2 (2020-1-PP) --
Michael Patroski, Planner
H. Consideration possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for
a Preliminary Plat, consisting of approximately 22.0064 acres in the Joseph P. Pulsifer Survey,
Abstract No. 498, generally located east of the intersection of Wolf Ranch Parkway and Scout Street,
to be known as Wolf Lakes Village Hines Multifamily Tract (2020-4-PP) -- Ethan Harwell, Planner
I. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Preliminary Plat Amendment, consisting of approximately 397.768 acres in the
A.H. Porter Survey, Abstract No. 490, and the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178, generally
located north of the intersection of State Highway 29 and Vista Heights Drive, to be known as Oaks
at San Gabriel (2020-5-PP) -- Ethan Harwell, Planner
j. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for Construction Plans, consisting of
approximately 20.439 acres out of the J. Sutherland Survey, Abstract No. 553, generally located at
208 Crystal Ln, to be known as Shady Tree Estates (2020-11-CON) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua
Saluone, Utility Engineering
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K. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 45.819 acres in the J. Berry Survey
No. 3, Abstract 51, generally located at 1800 FM 971, to be known as Troop Tract (2020-14-CON) --
David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
L. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 21.7058 acres being Lot 1, First
Baptist Church Georgetown Subdivision, generally located at 1333 W University Ave, to be known
as Wastewater Improvements for First Baptist Georgetown (2020-15-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 56.82 acres in the Fredrick Foy
Survey, A-229, generally located at 200 Silver Spur Blvd, to be known as Sun City Neighborhood 68
and 90 (2020-16-CON) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
N. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 30.13 acres out of the William
Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, generally located at 2488 Rockride Ln, to be known as Rockride
Lane Subdivision (2020-17-CON) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
O. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 113.51 acres in the Pulsifer, J.p.
Survey, generally located at Canyon View Rd and Legacy Crossing, to be known as Wolf Ranch
Phase 3A (2020-18-CON) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
P. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Preliminary Final Plat,
consisting of approximately 0.68 acres in the Clement Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 558,
generally located at 2120 Leander St, to be known as Lansdale Two Subdivision (2019-5-PFP) --
Michael Patroski, Planner
Q. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Preliminary Final Plat,
consisting of approximately 8.165 acres in the G.B. Mayhall Survey, Abstract No. 821, generally
located at 900 CR 262, to be known as the Taylor Ray Hollow Subdivision (2019-10-PFP) -- Ethan
Harwell, Planner
R. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Preliminary Final Plat, consisting of approximately 45.819 acres in the J. Berry
Survey No. 3, Abstract 51, generally located at 1800 FM 971 to be known as Troop Subdivision
(2020-2-PFP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
S. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Preliminary Final Plat, consisting of approximately 14.5 acres in the Barney C
Low Survey, Abstract 385, generally located at 500 Westinghouse Rd, to be known as Ascend
Westinghouse (2020-3-PFP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
T. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 2.98 acres in the Isaac Donagan Survey,
Abstract No.178, generally located on the east side of Whisper Creek Drive approximately 426 feet
south of Indian Shoal Drive, to be known as Final Plat of Shadow Canyon Amenity Center (2020-4-
PFP) -- Ethan Harwell, Planner
U. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set frrt-h un the it= an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 4.72 acres in the L.P. Dyches Survey,
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Abstract No.171, generally located at 213 Valley View Road, to be known as B R Carnley
Subdivision (2019-54-FP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
V. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Preliminary Final Plat,
consisting of approximately 5.716 acres in the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No.178, generally
located at the southwest corner of Highwater Drive and Parkside Parkway, to be known as Water
Oak Amenity Final Plat (2020-9-FP) -- Ethan Harwell, Planner
W. Consideration and possible action to approve with the conditions set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 2.274 acres in the Burrell Eaves Survey,
Abstract No. 216, generally located at 2451 State Highway 195, to be known as Berry Creek Phase
1A (2020-15-FP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
X. Consideration and possible action to approve with the conditions set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 47.6 acres in the Burrell Eaves Survey,
Abstract No. 216, generally located at 2451 SH 195, to be known as Berry Creek Highlands Phase 1
(2020-4-FP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
Y. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for an Amending Plat, consisting of all
of the Water Oak North, Section 4, Phase 1B subdivision, being approximately 19.36 acres in the
Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No.178, generally located at 4115 Parkside Parkway to be known
as Amended Final Plat of Water Oak North, Section 4, Phase 1B (2020-17-FP) -- Ethan Harwell,
Planner
Z. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 4.064 acres of land situated in the Frederick
Foy Survey, Abstract Number 229, generally located at 700 Silver Spur Boulevard to be known as
Silver Spur Boulevard Phase Two (2020-18-FP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
AA. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 7.818 acres of land situated in the Frederick
Foy Survey, Abstract Number 229, generally located at 700 Silver Spur Boulevard to be known as
Silver Spur Boulevard Phase Three (2020-19-FP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
AB. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 58.791 acres of land in the Key West Irrigation
Survey, Abstract No. 711, the I&G.N.R.R Survey, Abstract No. 744, and the J.D. johns Survey, Abstract
No. 355, generally located north of CR 176 and RR 2243, to be known as Parkside on the River Phase 1A
(2020-20-FP) --Michael Patroski, Planner
AC. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Replat, consisting of approximately 10.676 acres being Lots 12 and Lot 13, San Gabriel
Estates and Lot 10, Oak Ridge, generally located at 3810 Williams Drive to be known as Final Plat of
Legacy Reserve (2020-21-FP) --Ethan Harwell, Planner
AD. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 20.47 acres in the David Wright
Survey, Abstract No.13, generally located at 3001 N IH-35, to be known as Georgetown Motion (2020-
9-SDP) -- Ethan Harwell, Planner
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AE. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 12.99 acres out of the Antonio
Manchaca Survey, Abstract No. 421, generally located at 6301 N IH 35, to be known as Champion Site
Prep, Inc. Office (2020-12-SDP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
AF. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 16.632 acres in the W.
Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 556, generally located at 3300 Woodhull Avenue, to be known as
Saddlecreek Phase 10 (2020-14-SDP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
AG. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 0.92 acres being Lot 1, Block 1,
Landgraf Subdivision, generally located at 4229 Williams Drive, to be known as Edgestone Automotive
(2020-15-SDP) -- Ethan Harwell, Planner
AH. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 45.819 acres in the John Berry
Survey Number 3, Abstract Number 51, generally located at 1800 NE Inner Loop and 1610 FM 971, to
be known as Troop Tract Condominiums (2020-16-SDP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current
Planning Manager
AI. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Minor Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 1.92 acres out of Block 46,
Outlot Division A, generally located at 1904 Railroad Ave, to be known as Physical Therapy at
Georgetown Orthopedics Minor Renovations (2020-17-SDP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP,
Current Planning Manager
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all recommendations as presented by Commissioner
Perthuis. Second by Commissioner Albright. Approved (7-0).
Legislative Regular Agenda
Aj. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Subdivision Variance to waive the
requirement of Section 13.04.A of the Unified Development Code that requires property to connect to
the public water system when located within 0.5 mile from a public water collection main or outfall
line, for the property generally located at 11325 RR 2338, bearing the legal description of 105.66 acres
out of the C H Delaney League Survey (2020-1-WAV) -- David Munk, PE, Utility
Staff report presented by Wright. The applicant is requesting a variance from Section 13.04(A) of the
Unified Development Code which reads as follows: "Where an approved public water collection main
or outfall line is less than one-half mile from the property boundary, connection to the public water
system shall be required and public water shall be installed throughout the development." The
proposed Mystic River development is located just west of PM2338, past of CIZ248, south of CR 241,
and north of both Ronald Reagan and Rawhide. Staff supports the requested variance from requiring
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the subdivision connect to the city's organized water system. While a small, undersized (2-3") water
line exists within approximately a quarter mile of the site, a properly sized (8") waterline is
approximately 0.45 miles away — almost at the half -mile threshold. Additionally, given the rural
residential/large lot nature of the development, installation and ongoing maintenance of a water
system in this area is impractical. In general city water rates are designed for more dense,
urban/suburban development — not rural. With so few lots on such a small line, water quality/age
issues (specifically, maintaining TCEQ required chlorine residual) can become a challenge. Extra
flushing resulting in significant waste is also a frequent occurrence on such rural lines. Additionally,
avoiding serving irrigation systems on such large lots via the city's water system will have an overall
positive impact on city conservation efforts, as well as our ability to continue to meet peak summer
demand.
Davila -Quintero explained that the Commission has the ability to include in its motion an approval
with conditions. The Commission can impose certain conditions such as if the property is further
subdivided or if the lots are reduced in size, this variance will no longer be valid, and the owners will
have to comply with code or come back and request a new variance.
Chair Brashear opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to approve Item AJ with the condition that the variance will terminate if there is any further
division of any parcel within the 105.66 acres to any size less than 2 acres, by Commissioner
McCord. Second by Commissioner Perthuis. Approved (6-1) with Commissioner Albright opposed.
AK. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to zone 11.62
acres out of the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178, to the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district
and the Scenic/Natural Gateway Overlay District, and 8.64 acres out of the Isaac Donagan Survey,
Abstract No.178, to the Office (OF) zoning district, upon annexation, for the property generally located
at 3701 W. SH 29 (2020-2-ANX) -- Ethan Harwell, Planner
Staff report presented by Harwell. The applicant is seeking to annex and zone the subject property to
develop a retail and office center. In their letter of intent (Exhibit 5), the applicant describes how the
retail portion (approximately 11.62 acres) will be located towards the front of the subject property along
SH 29, and the office park portion (approximately 8.64 acres) will be away from the road, behind the
retail area. The subject property is located approximately 240 feet just east of the intersection of SH 29
and Parkside Parkway on the south side of SH 29. Currently, the property is not developed. It consists
of a few scattered outbuildings with a vacant single-family home. This property is located over the
Edward's Aquifer Recharge Zone and has rather dense tree cover. A geologic assessment will be
required prior to development of the property to identify any critical recharge features. The dense tree
cover includes a large percentage of Heritage Trees and large stands of Protected Trees. At the time that
this request was submitted, the subject property had a Community Commercial and Mixed Use
Neighborhood Center Future Land Use designations. On March 13, 2020, the subject property was
designated Community Center and Mixed Density Neighborhood when the 2030 Comprehensive Plan
was adopted. It is currently located outside of the city limits and has no zoning designation. The
general area around the subject property is largely undeveloped or if developed it is primarily used as
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rural single-family residences or informal, spot commercial development. The Water Oak North
neighborhood, located to the west of the subject property, will contain approximately 548 homes and
will make connections to two developing neighborhoods directly to the west when built out (Crescent
Bluff and Cole Estates). The Crescent Bluff development will contain approximately 784 homes and the
Cole Estates neighborhood will contain approximately 373 homes and apartments.
The applicant addressed the Commission and provided an overview of the project.
Chair Brashear asked the applicant how the zoning criteria will preserve/protect the agreement the
applicant has reached with the neighbors, especially considering the zoning classifications ultimately
allow for uses and structures that exceed what the applicant is proposing and the neighbors have
agreed to, in principal. Chair Brashear asked the applicant whether he would be willing to submit a
PUD application instead in order to cap the ultimate zoning entitlements to conform to the site plan the
applicant and the neighbors are in agreement on.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing.
Rosemary Guerrero asked the applicant's plan for connecting to Cross Mountain Trail.
Alternate Commissioner Coffman asked what the difference is between a PUD, zoning and Annexation
request and feasibility for the applicant.
Chair Brashear explained that the PUD would be a more expensive process because it would require a
completed site plan, more engineering work, and more detailed work for the building, landscaping,
parking, traffic. However, the PUD would offer more certainty to the neighbors as to what the project
will be when complete and give stronger assurances as to what limits will be in place and future
owners can do on the applicant's property.
Mason T. asked if there is a different zoning district that would allow for a only 2-story office as
opposed to the 3-story allowed by right in the OF District.
Ray Dauterive asked on the proposed hours for the retail spaces.
Chair Brashear explained that these questions are not addressed by the zoning request.
Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner McCord asked what the provisions for the scenic natural overlay are relative to building
height. Harwell explained that this overlay only outlines landscape buffer requirements in -front of the
proposed project along the highway.
Motion to approve Item AK (2020-2-ANX) as submitted by Commissioner McCord. Second by
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Alternate Commissioner Fuller, and Alternate Commissioner McCully opposed and Commissioner
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Albright, Commissioner McCord, and Alternate Commissioner Coffman in favor of the project.
AL. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 1.816
acres (81,103 square feet) of land being all of Lot 1, Block B, Sierra Vista, Section 4A Subdivision, from
the General Commercial (C-3) district to the Low -Density Multi -Family (MF-1) district, for the property
generally located at 901 Rockmoor Drive (2020-2-REZ) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
Staff report presented by Patroski. The applicant has requested to rezone the 1.8619-acre property from
General Commercial (C-3) to LowDensity Multi -Family (MF-1), to allow for the construction of
multifamily units on the subject property. This property is adjacent to the existing Indian Creek
Apartments located at 600 Luther Dr. Indian Creek purchased the subject property to construct
additional multi -family units. The subject property is predominantly flat with moderate tree coverage.
There are no significant maranade or natural features. At the time that this request was submitted, the
subject property had a Community Commercial and Specialty Mixed Used Future Land Use
designations. On March 13, 2020, the subject property was designated Regional Center when the 2030
Comprehensive Plan was adopted. It is currently zoned General Commercial (C-3). The subject
property is placed along the southern portion of Rockmoor Drive adjacent to the HighDensity Multi -
Family (MF-2) development of Indian Creek Apartment to the west and General Commercial (C-3)
development of office and personal services buildings to the east. Across Rockmoor Drive to the north
is the General Commercial (C-3) zoned WoodSpring Suites North Austin Georgetown. The subject
property and all its neighbors are part of the Regional Center Future Land Use designation. Further to
the west, across Luther Dr, is the Sierra Vista single-family residential neighborhood.
Chair Brashear opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to approve Item AL (2020-2-REZ) by Commissioner Albright. Second by Alternate
Commissioner Jerry McCulley. Approved (7-0).
AM. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Planned Unit Development
Amendment to amend the New Westinghouse Investors Tract Planned Unit Development District
(PUD), to revise the conceptual land plan for approximately 26.62 out of the Barney Low Survey
Abstract No. 385, generally located south of Westinghouse and west of May Street and north of the
southern city limit boundary (2020-1-PUD) -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Staff report presented by Nelson. The Applicant is requesting an amendment of the originally
approved Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow for the rearrangement of office and multi -family
residential portions of the subject 26.62 acre property. The current PUD establishes 15.42-acres of the
property to be for multi -family development (1\4F-2) and the remaining 11.20-acres to be developed
commercially (C-3). The total acreage for each use would remain the same. The proposed amendment
would move the office area originally located just north of N. Mays St. across the street from the other
office area northeastward. The original office area would be replaced by a multi -family residential area.
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The applicant addressed the Commission and provided an overview of the request.
Chair Brashear opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to approve Item AM (2020-1-PUD) by Alternate Commissioner Fuller. Second by Alternate
Commissioner Coffman. Approved (7-0).
AN. Public Hearing and possible action of a request for a Text Amendment to amend Sections
3.08.100, 3.09.030 and 3.17.030, and Chapter 16 of the Unified Development Code (UDC), to require a
letter of service ability prior to final approval of subdivision related development applications and to
establish a definition for a letter of service ability -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Staff report presented by Nelson. Within the City of Georgetown city limits and extraterritorial
jurisdiction (ETJ) there are multiple electric utility providers that provide service to new and existing
development. In an effort to ensure both utility service to the development site, and design and
construction consistency with the Unified Development Code (UDC) requirements, the proposed UDC
amendment would require a utility service availability letter to be submitted to the City prior to
approval of a subdivision construction, site development plan and storm water permit. In accordance
with UDC Section 3.05.050, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council must determine
that the proposed text amendment:
1. Promotes the health, safety or general welfare of the City and the safe, orderly, and healthful
development of the City. Findings: Complies. The proposed amendment promotes the health, safety and
general welfare of the City, as well as the safe orderly, and healthful development of the City by
consistently requiring a letter demonstrating electric serviceability and requiring assurance and
awareness of UDC requirements for design.
2. Is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Findings: Complies. The proposed amendment supports
Land Use Policy LU.12, which supports prioritization of public safety services and infrastructure to
ensure that Georgetown continues to be a safe, welcoming community that serves all residents. This
policy prioritizes the evaluation of public safety services and infrastructure levels when considering
requests for growth and density.
3. Is necessary to address conditions that have changed in the City. Findings: Complies. As our
community grows it is important to ensure all developments are meeting the requirements of the UDC
consistently. While consistency with the requirements of the UDC are easily monitored in areas where
the City is the utility service provider, the proposed amendment will ensure that same consistency in
areas where new development is located in the Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) or Oncor service
areas.
4. Would positively or negatively impact the environment or community. Findings: Complies. The
proposed text amendment would positively irnp act the enviroruiLent and cotiu-nuniiy by ensuring
consistency with the UDC requirements as part of the construction and site plan review.
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5. Is in conformance with other applicable Sections of the City Code. Findings: Complies. The
proposed amendment is in conformance with the UDC. Electric utility standards are outlined in UDC
Section 13.06, Electric and Communication Standard.
Based on these findings, staff finds that the proposed UDC Text Amendment meets the criteria
outlined in UDC Section 3.05.050 for a text amendment.
Chair Brashear opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to approve Item AN by Alternate Commissioner Fuller. Second by Commissioner Albright.
Approved (7-0).
AO. Discussion Items:
a. Updates and Announcements — Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
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 May 5, 2020, Planning and Zoning Commission teleconference meeting
starting at 6:00pm.
Motion to adjourn by Alternate Commissioner Fuller. Second by Alternate Commissioner
Coffman. Approved 6-0 with 1 abstention. Commissioner Albright's vote was not recorded
Adjourned at 8:32pm.
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Ercel Brashear, Chair
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Attest, Chere Heintzmann, Secretpry
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