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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 11.03.2020City of Georgetown, Texas Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Teleconference meeting: https://bit.ly/34xLi Ti The regular meeting convened at 6:OOPM on November 3, 2020 via teleconference at https:Hbit.ly/34xajTm. Webinar ID: 923-6661-5273. To participate by phone: Call in number: (301)715- 8592 or Toll Free 888-475-4499. Password: 751009. Public Comment was allowed via the conference option; no in -person input was allowed. Commissioners Present: Ercel Brashear, Chair; Travis Perthuis, Vice -Chair; Jay Warren; Kaylah McCord; Chere Heintzmann; Marlene McMichael Commissioner Absent: Aaron Albright Alternate Commissioners Present: James Coffman; Alex Fuller; Jim Salyer Alternate Commissioners Absent: Tim Haynie; Jerry McCulley Staff Present: Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager; Michael Patroski, Planner; Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst; Ethan Harwell, Planner; David Munk, Utility Engineer; Lua Saluone, Utility Engineer; Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager; Steve McKeown, Landscape Planner; Michaela Dollar, Director of Economic Development Chair Brashear called the meeting to order at 6pm. Public Wishing to Address the Board On a subject that is posted on this agenda and if you wish to speak on an item please identify yourself by either entering your name and item number on the Q/A chat on your screen or wait until the item is called and a public hearing item is opened. On a subject not posted on the agenda: Persons may add an item to a future Board agenda by filing a written request with the Staff Liaison no later than one week prior to the Board meeting. The request must include the speaker's name and the specific topic to be addressed with sufficient information to inform the board and the public. For Board Liaison contact information, please logon to http://govei-n►neiit.georgetown.org/category/boards-commissions/. A. 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. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 9 November 3, 2020 B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the October 20, 2020 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 364.2 acres out of the D. Casanova Survey Abstract No.128, the W.A. Turner Survey, Abstract No. 607 and the Baker Survey, Abstract No. 824, generally located at the northeast corner of FM 3405 and South CR 289, to be known as The Canyons at HCH Ranch (2020-14-PP) -- Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner D. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 23.39 acres in the I. Donagan Survey, Abstract No.178, generally located at University Ave, to be known as Wolf Ranch West Section 6 Phases 2 and 4 (formally Phase 2) (2019-60-CON) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering E. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item application for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 70.08 acres as described in Deed Document #2017114635, generally located at 1201 Westinghouse Rd to be known as The Extension of Blue Ridge Drive and Commerce Blvd within the Windmill Hill Tract (2020-24-CON) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering F. Consideration and possible action to approve application for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 33.006 acres in the Lewis P. Dyches Survey, A-171, generally located at 8519 Williams Dr to be known as Tres Tierras Subdivision (2020-34-CON) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering G. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Preliminary Final Plat, consisting of approxnnately 1.51 acres of land in the David Wright Survey, Abstract No.13, generally located at 5010 Airport Road to be known as the Final Plat of the Windberg Art Center Subdivision (2020-11-PFP) -- Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner H. 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) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager I. Consideration and possible action to approve with the conditions set forth in the item an application for a Replat, consisting of approximately 8.85 acres, being all of Lot 21, Block A, Cedar Hollow Crossing, located at 2840 Oak Haven Circle, to be known as Replat of Lot 21, Cedar Hollow Crossing (2020-7-FP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager J. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 28.89 acres in the Francis A. Hudson Survey, Section No. 1, Abstract No. 295, and the J.S. Patterson Survey, Abstract No. 502, generally located at 401 Westinghouse Road to be known as Chapel Hill Subdivision, Section One (2020-40-FP) -- Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner K. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 26.241 acres in the A.H. Porter Survey, Abstract No. 490, generally located at the North end of the Highland Ridge Road and Rocky River Road intersection, to be known as Oaks at San Gabriel Sec 11 & 12 (2020-48-FP) -- Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner - Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 9 November 3, 2020 L. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 26.216 acres in the A.H. Porter Survey, Abstract No. 490, generally located at 266 feet north of Pheasant Hill Lane and Ambling Trail to be known as Oaks at San Gabriel, Section 13 (2020-50-FP) -- Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner M. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 0.303 acres in the Lost Addition Block 63 (PT), generally located at 1008 Rock Street to be known as Westport Group (2019-83-SDP) -- Nat Waggoner, PMP, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager N. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 3.39 acres in the Clement Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 558, generally located at 1006 Leander Road, to be known as Speedy Stop (2020-3-SDP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner O. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item, an application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 28.89 acres in the Francis A. Hudson Survey, Abstract No. 295, and the J.S. Patterson Survey, Abstract No. 502, generally located at 401 Westinghouse Road to be known as Chapel Hill Apartments (2020-36-SDP) -- Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner P. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item application for a Stormwater Permit, consisting of 1.51 acres in the Wright D. Sur., AW0013 AW0013, generally located at 5010 Airport Rd to be known as Windberg Art Center (2020-9-SWP) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering Q. Consideration and possible action to approve application for a Stormwater Permit, consisting of Lot 2, Kirschman Acres as recorded in Cabinet K, Slide 376-377, generally located at 2334 Rockride to be known as 2334 Rockride Storage (2020-12-SWP) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented by Commissioner Warren. Second by Commissioner Heintzmann. Approved (6-0). Legislative Regular Agenda Chair Brashear recommended moving Item T to the end of the agenda. R. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 7.51 acres out of the L.J. Dyches Survey, Abstract No.180, from the Industrial (IN) zoning district to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, for the property generally located on the southeast corner of IT-35 and Blue Ridge Boulevard (2020-17-REZ) -- Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner Staff report by Harwell. The applicant is seeking to rezone the subject property to develop a travel center. The subject property is located on the east side of IH-35 at the intersection with Blue Springs Boulevard. Generally, the site is flat, has minimal tree cover, and is not encumbered by any floodplain. The most notable feature on the site is the existing overhead electric lines that bisect the site from northwest to southeast. Most of the surrounding area on the east side of IH-35 is undeveloped and outside of the city limits. To the north and south of the subject property some Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 9 November 3, 2020 light industrial uses front onto the IH-35 service road and are located in the city limits. Nearly everything to the east of the subject property sits outside of the city limits in the ETJ and is undeveloped. The subject property was annexed into the City in 1987 and zoned as Residential Single -Family (RS) as part of an effort to annex the property adjacent to the IH-35 service roads. Then, in 1989 the property was rezoned to the Industrial (IN) zoning district. The subject property has a Future Land Use designation of Employment Center. This Future Land Use designation encourages employment generating uses that support heightened economic activity through manufacturing, office, professional services, and other related uses. This could also include uses that complement and support the primary employment uses such as retail, high -density residential, or flex workspace uses. The use of buffers and/or performance -based development standards can protect adjacent uses from adverse impacts. Transitions from industrial uses to residential uses should be carefully considered. The 2030 Plan calls for IH-35 to continue to be identified as a Highway Corridor. The Highway Corridors should present a positive, inviting image to Georgetown by balancing aesthetics and appearance of development with the strategic location along IH-35 and its importance for economic development efforts (Policy GC.1). Land uses encouraged along IH-35 are typically larger in scale or larger traffic generators than other uses. Buildings are typically setback from the roadway and sites are designed to accommodate more vehicular traffic. In general, the subject property is suitable for the proposed zoning district. The location at the convergence of IH-35, Blue Ridge Boulevard, and Rabbit Hill Road gives it a unique location to serve traffic generating commercial uses and to support future Employment Center development in the area. Chair Brashear opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak. Motion to recommend approval of Item R (2020-17-REZ) by Commissioner McCord. Second by Commissioner Perthuis. Approved (6-0). S. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 0.104 acre out of the Nicholas Porter Survey, Abstract No. 497, from the Townhome (TH) zoning district to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district for the property generally located at 206 E Janis Dr (2020-18-REZ) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager Staff report by Davila -Quintero. The property owner wishes to convey the subject property to the adjacent property to the north that is currently zoned General Commercial (C-3), in exchange for 0.06 acres that will later be dedicated as right-of-way. According to the Applicant's Letter of Intent, the reason for the General Commercial (C-3) is to make the whole property consistent with the same zoning district. The subject property has moderate tree coverage, which may impact the density of any proposed development. The subject property has a Special Area Future Land Use designation within the Williams Drive Gateway Plan and is currently zoned Townhome (TH). This property will be carved out of the parent parcel and thus will be adjacent to Townhome (TH) and General Commercial (C-3) zoned properties. The back lot line will abut TH and the front lot line will abut C-3. This area includes a corridor mix of mixed use commercial and residential (single- family residential, attached single-family residential, duplex, and multi -family) along and Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 9 November 3, 2020 surrounding Williams Drive and Rivery Blvd, some of which were developed in the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Trends continue to include commercial and mixed density residential in the immediate and surrounding areas. The subject property was annexed into the city in 1964 via Ordinance No. 64-A1. The property has no record of platting or development. The subject property falls within the area referred to as the Williams Drive Gateway Redevelopment Area (WDGRA), a 70-acre area along the west side of IH-35 centered approximately by Williams Drive (RM 2338). The City identified this area in 2004 as a high priority for planning and economic development and wanted to revitalize and reimagine the "gateway" to the western half of Georgetown. The goals included unproving traffic flow and access to the area, maximizing revenue generation of the area, attracting, and recruiting a mix of uses consistent with the vision of the area and the construction of aesthetically pleasing buildings. In February 2019, this property was rezoned to the Townhome (TH) district to develop this property, along with the surrounding 3.2-acre parent tract. In March 2020, recommendations from the Williams Drive Study were adopted into the Williams Drive Gateway Plan, a small area plan established by the 2030 Plan Update. The subject property falls within the Special Area Future Land Use designation. Special Areas are planned areas that integrate a variety of complementary uses, with an emphasis on retail, offices, and entertainment activities. These centers are unique destinations with emphasis on building design, landscaping and the inclusion of public plazas, green spaces and areas for the public to gather. Special Areas are designed in a pattern of pedestrian -oriented, storefront -style shopping streets, with shared parking and strong pedestrian linkages to the surrounding areas. A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) will be required at time of Site Development Plan for any development that generates more than two thousand (2,000) average daily trips based upon the latest edition of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual. In addition, the subject property is located in close proximity of the Blue Line fixed GoGeo route, and approximately 800 feet to the nearest bus stop, providing additional access to other portions of the city including the Downtown area. The property is proposed to be zoned General Commercial (0). The General Commercial District is intended to provide a location for general commercial and retail activities that serve the entire community and its visitors. Uses may be large in scale and generate substantial traffic, making the C3 district only appropriate along freeways and major arterials. Permitted uses in this district include but are not limited to, general retail, hotels, restaurants, and general office. Other uses such as activity center, bar/tavern/pub, college/university, fuel sales, and event facility among others are permitted subject to specific design limitations. Certain land uses, including automotive sales, rental or leasing facilities, require a Special Use Permit (SUP). Exhibit 4 contains a comprehensive list of C-3 district permitted uses and development standards. Based on the findings, staff has determined that the requested zoning district is appropriate for the subject property due to the limited size and shape of the subject property, the existing General Commercial (C-3) zoning district of the property to the north to which this property will become a part of, and the physical limitations precluding any development of actual structures. Chair Brashear opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak. Motion to recommend approval as presented by staff for Item S (2020-18-REZ) by Commissioner Warren. Second by Commissioner McMichael. Approved (6-0). Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 9 November 3, 2020 U. Public Hearing and possible action of a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the multi- family, attached specific use in the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district on the property generally located southwest of the Northwest Blvd and IH 35 intersection, bearing the legal description of Lot 1C, 451 North IH 35 subdivision (2020-2-SUP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager Staff report by Davila -Quintero. The Applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow detached multi -family use on the subject property, which is currently zoned General Commercial (C-3). The use proposed will consist of a 4-story building with more than 40 dwelling units and associated parking and common amenities on approximately 1.74 acres. The subject property is located within an area that has been primarily developed with a mix of commercial and service uses. Located just south and west of the intersection of Northwest Blvd and IH35, this area includes uses such as self -storage facilities, hotels and motels, funeral home and offices. Multi -family development exists further to the west along Rivery Blvd and Northwest Blvd, as well as single-family residential along Park Lane. The subject property was annexed in 1964 as part of a large area annexation initiative (Ordinance 64- Al). It obtained its current commercial zoning district by 1986. The subject property falls within the area referred to as the Williams Drive Gateway Redevelopment Area (WDGRA), a 70-acre area along the west side of IH-35 centered approximately by Williams Drive (RM 2338). The City identified this area in 2004 as a high priority for planning and economic development and wanted to revitalize and reimagine the "gateway" to the western half of Georgetown. The goals included improving traffic flow and access to the area, maximizing revenue generation of the area, attracting, and recruiting a mix of uses consistent with the vision of the area and the construction of aesthetically pleasing buildings. The subject property falls within the Special Area Future Land Use designation. Special Areas are planned areas that integrate a variety of complementary uses, with an emphasis on retail, offices, and entertainment activities. These centers are unique destinations with emphasis on building design, landscaping and the inclusion of public plazas, green spaces and areas for the public to gather. Special Areas are designed in a pattern of pedestrian -oriented, storefront -style shopping streets, with shared parking and strong pedestrian linkages to the surrounding areas. The General Commercial (C-3) zoning district is intended to provide a location for general commercial and retail activities that serve the entire community and its visitors. Uses may be large in scale and generate substantial traffic, making the C3 district only appropriate along freeways and major arterials. Permitted uses in this district include but are not limited to, general retail, hotels, restaurants, and general office. Other uses such as activity center, bar/tavern/pub, college/university, fuel sales, and event facility among others are permitted subject to specific design limitations. Certain land uses, including automotive sales, rental or leasing facilities, require a Special Use Permit (SUP). Chair Brashear sought clarification on how the target ratio was determined. Davila -Quintero explained that the future land use designation encourages 100% non-residential type of use. An SUP was sought instead of a rezoning because it will allow an additional use on the property. The property will retain general commercial zoning district, the classification of the property will not change. The SUP allows the additional use to be developed on the property. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 9 November 3, 2020 Vincent Shaw, the applicant, addressed the Commission and elaborated on how access was sought for this project. Chair Brashear asked how access can be locked in for this property. Shaw explained his communication with other City departments to determine how this can be done. Shaw explained that they will need to first have the use permitted through this SUP. The next step will be to seek a combination of amended plat and right-of-way abandonment so that there is no frontage taken away from the property. Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. Ken Mongold, 3201 S Austin Avenue, asked if the C3 rezoning will limit a future applicant in any way, and if this will make it harder to permit to the south of this project. He also asked if access easement will be lost. Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing. Motion to recommend approval as presented by staff for Item U (2020-2-SUP) by Commissioner Warren. Second by Commissioner McCord. Approved (6-0). T. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 85.734 acres out of the David Wright Survey, Abstract No.13, and the John Berry Survey, Abstract No. 51, from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the General Commercial (C-3) district (approximately 7.674 acres) and Industrial (IN) district (approximately 78.060 acres) for the property generally located at 2250 N IH 35 (2020-19-REZ) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager Staff report by Davila -Quintero. The applicants propose the rezoning of this property to facilitate warehousing and distribution development on the property. According to the Applicant's letter of intent (Exhibit 5), the development will primarily act as an establishment engaged in the storage, distribution or movement of materials, equipment or goods within an enclosed structure for themselves or other firms. The proposed zoning district, Industrial (IN), is the only district that allows this type of use. In addition, the Applicant also proposes to rezone the front portion along IH-35 to General Commercial (C-3) to allow supporting commercial uses along the frontage road. The subject property has a Regional Center Future Land Use designation and is currently zoned Agriculture (AG), which is the default initial zoning upon annexation. The portions of the property that abut IH-35 and SH-130 Tolls are also zoned Highway Gateway Overlay district. The subject property was incorporated into the city limits in 2006 as part of a large area city -initiated annexation. At this time, it obtained its current zoning designation of Agriculture (AG), which is the default initial zoning upon annexation. The subject property falls within the Regional Center Land Use Designation. The Regional Center category is described in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan as developments that may be configured as major shopping centers, standalone big -box retailers, or large-scale mixed -use developments, as well as supporting flex office space and office/warehouse development. These developments are typically automobile oriented with convenient access from major transportation routes and highway interchanges, however internal pedestrian connectivity is maximized and includes opportunities for pedestrian activity. Well integrated residential developments, which encourage the interaction of Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 9 November 3, 2020 residents and businesses, are appropriate and vertical mixed use encouraged. Due to its location along two (2) freeways (IH 35 and SH 130 Toll), the subject property is also located within the Highway Corridor, one of the Image Corridors adopted as part of the 2030 Plan Update. Highway corridors are located along the City's major roadways with the highest traffic volumes and traffic speeds. Highway corridors include primarily auto -oriented, nonresidential development such as commercial, retail, office, and mixed -use to capitalize on highway visibility and access; however, industrial development is not appropriate within these corridors without significant screening and performance standards. Highway corridors are the most visible to residents and visitors and project a positive image of Georgetown. Chair Brashear sought clarification as to why criteria reports the application "Partially Complies". Davila -Quintero explained that the zoning change is partially consistent with the comprehensive plan. The future land use designation for this property is regional center with some supporting office warehouse uses. The C3 zoning district of this request complies with that future land use designation. However, the industrial zoning district allows for more intense uses than what is envisioned in that area. In addition, the request partially complies for criteria related to health and safety because while the request complies with general C3 along the frontage road, the property abates to a residential neighborhood without a transition. Commissioner McCord asked what will prevent the street stubs on Dogwood from being built through in the future. Davila -Quintero explained that there is an option the UDC provides, which is to go through a subdivision variance process to deviate from the requirement of having those stubs extended. Michaela Dollar, Director of Economic Development, addressed the Commission. Dollar explained that Economic Development staff have been working with Titan Development. Dollar explained the biggest hurdle faced as identified in the comprehensive plan, is lack of available space for businesses to go into. Dollar reviewed the goals by the City, and how this project will help the employment center development in Georgetown. The goal of this partnership is to create a business park that attracts quality companies to Georgetown to provide employment for our residents and increase the commercial tax space. Emiliano Guerrero, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and discussed the space between the residential neighborhood and the property will be a retention pond that will be 150-feet wide which will serve as a buffer and will be landscaped. Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. Sal Perdomo with Titan Development, 9601 McAllister Freeway in San Antonio, also commented that the retention pond will be a heavily landscaped buffer. The pond is also five times greater than the required buffer zone in the code. Titan also sent out 90 letters to residents to address their concerns but did not receive any responses. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 8 of 9 November 3, 2020 Mark Pettigrew, 300 Hickory Tree Drive, is concerned with the retention pond water sitting there for days after it rains, and the drainage runoff towards his house. There have already been flooding problems, and the concrete buildings will overlook his backyard. This pond will also be an issue because of mosquitos. Patricia Recarte, 101 Wisteria Dr, is concerned with the construction directly behind her house. There will be increased noise, traffic, and is also concerned about mosquitoes due to the retention pond. Garcia read James' comment. He lives at 103 Wisteria Dr and is concerned with the project. Garcia read public comments sent to staff into the record. Motion to accept Item T (2020-19-REZ) as presented by staff by Commissioner Warren. Second by Chair Brashear. Motion tied (3-3), with Commissioner Heintzmann, Commissioner McMichael and Commissioner Perthuis opposed. V. Discussion Items: a. Updates and Announcements - Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director b. Updates from other Board and Commission meetings L Chair Brashear provided an update on the Mobility Bond Committee and Impact Fee Committee meetings. They are working on a final list of projects to carry to the public for discussion. ii. Chair Brashear also commented on the possibility of changing the start time of future P&Z meetings from 6pm to 5:30pm, as the agendas have had more items recently. Davila -Quintero explained that at the beginning of the next term in March, the Commission will need to take action and approve the meeting dates, time, location of the Commission and that change can take place at that time. c. Questions or comments from Alternate Members about the actions and matters considered on this agenda. d. Reminder of the November 17, 2020, Planning and Zoning Commission teleconference meeting starting at 6:00pm. Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Warren. Second by Commissioner McCord. Motion approved 6-0. Adjourned at 8:07n.m. Ercel Brashear, Chair Attest, Chere Heintzmann, Secretary a . i CAVI% Pei E-kw�5, ViCec�hI#- Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 9 of 9 November 3, 2020