HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 12.15.2020City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Teleconference meeting: https://bit.ly/37U31g6
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Commissioners Present: Jay Warren; Kaylah McCord; Chere Heintzmann
Commissioner Absent: Ercel Brashear, Chair; Travis Perthuis, Vice -Chair; Marlene McMichael
Alternate Commissioners Present: James Coffman; Alex Fuller; Jim Salyer; Jerry McCulley
Alternate Commissioners Absent: Tim Haynie
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager;
Michael Patroski, Planner; Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst; Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner; David
Munk, Utility Engineer; Lua Saluone, Utility Engineer
Commissioner Heintzmann called the meeting to order at 6pm.
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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.
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the December 1, 2020 regular
meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission -- Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst.
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C. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item application
for a Traffic Impact Analysis, consisting of approximately 30.732 acres in the Antonio Flores
Survey, Abstract No. 235, generally located at 301 Stadium Dr to be known as Allora North
Georgetown (2020-8-TIA) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
D. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the
item an application for a Preliminary Plat, consisting of approximately 30.732 acres in the Antonio
Flores Survey, Abstract No. 235, generally located at 2900 NE Inner Loop to be known as Allora
North Georgetown (2020-22-PP) -- Ryan Clark, Planner
E. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the
item an application for a Preliminary Plat, consisting of approximately 6.205 acres in the Nicholas
Porter Survey, Abstract No. 497, generally located at 206 E Janis Dr to be known as Rivery Crossing
(2020-23-PP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
F. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the
item an application for a Preliminary Plat, consisting of approximately 52.395 acres in the Barney C
Low Survey, Abstract No. 385, generally located south of Westinghouse Road and Mays Street, and
west of FM 1460, to be known as Horizontal Westinghouse Tract (2020-24-PP) -- Andreina Ddvila-
Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
G. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the
item an application for a Preliminary Plat Amendment, consisting of approximately 54.888 acres in
the J.P. Pulsifer Survey Abstract No 498, generally located at 544 Wolf Road to be known as Wolf
Ranch West, Section 3 (2020-25-PP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
H. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for Construction Plans Minor
Revision, consisting of approximately 47.51 acres in the Burrell Eaves Survey, Abstract No. 216,
generally located at 2451 SH 195 to be known as Berry Creek Highlands Phase 1 (2019-53-CON) --
David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
I. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for Construction Plans, consisting of
approximately 70.08 acres out of the Francis A. Hudson Survey, Abstract No. 502, and the James S.
Patterson Survey, Abstract No. 502, 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
J. Consideration and possible action to approve with the conditions set forth in the item an
application for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 26.21.6 acres out of the A. H.
Portery Survey, Abstract No. 490, generally located at 5310 W SH 29 to be known as Oaks at San
Gabriel Section 13 (2020-35-CON) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
K. Consideration and possible action to approve with the conditions set forth in the item application
for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately consisting of approximately 26.241 acres out of
the A. H. Porter Survey, Abstract No. 490, generally located at 5310 W SH 29 to be known as Oaks
at San Gabriel Section 11 and 12 (2020-36-CON) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility
Engineering
L. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for Construction Plans, consisting of
approximately 87.517 acres out of the Barney C Low Survey, Abstract 385, generally located next to
5401 Mays St to be known as New Westinghouse Investors Tract Wastewater Collection System
(2020-46-CON) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua. Saluone, Utility Engineering
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M. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 31.638 acres in the Donagan, I.
Survey, Abstract No. 178, generally located at SH 29 and Parkside Parkway to be known as Water
Oak North Section 6 (2020-49-CON) --David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
N. Consideration and possible action to approve 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
O. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Preliminary Final Plat, consisting of approximately 7.970 acres in the 7.970 acres
in the W. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 524, generally located at 3930 Shell Road to be known as
Shell Road & SH 195 Subdivision (2020-17-PFP) -- Ryan Clark, Planner
P. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Preliminary Final Plat Combo, consisting of approximately 0.1245 acres in Block
77, Lost Addition, generally located at 202 W. 16th Street to be known as 202 W. 16th Street (2020-
18-PFP) -- Britin Bostick, Downtown & Historic Planner
Q. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Preliminary Final Plat Combo, consisting of approximately 0.64 acres in the
Clement Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 558, generally located at 600 Montgomery Street to be
known as Snowy 706 (2020-20-PFP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
R. Consideration and possible action to approve application for a Replat, consisting of approximately
6.616 acres being all of Lot 1.3, Block A, Parkview Estates Section 5, generally located at 101 FM 971
to be known as Parkview Estates, Section Five, Replat of Lot 1.3, Block A (2020-42-FP) -- Michael
Patroski, Planner
S. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Final Plat, consisting of
approximately 40.086 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey, Abstract No. 232, generally located at 500
Abrams to be known as The Peninsula (2020-60-FP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
T. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Replat, consisting of
approximately 2.586 acres in Lot 1, Block C, Replat of a portion of Fredrickson Ranch on Lake
Georgetown, generally located at 1502 Crockett Gardens Rd. to be known as Replat of Lot 1, Block
C, Replat of a portion of Fredrickson Ranch on Lake Georgetown (2020-66-FP) -- Andreina Davila -
Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
U. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for an Amending Plat, consisting of
approximately 2.297 acres in Lots 17 and 18, Block B, Replat of a portion of Fredrickson Ranch on
Lake Georgetown, generally located at 1300 and 1302 Eagle Point Dr. to be known as Amending
Plat of Lot 17 and 18, Block B, Replat of a portion of Fredrickson Ranch on Lake Georgetown (2020-
67-FP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
V. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 48.30 acres in the Frederick Foy survey,
Abstract No. 229, generally located at 300 Silver Spur Blvd. to be known as Sun City Neighborhood
68 (2020-69-FP) -- Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner
W. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 8.53 acres in the 8.53 acres in the Frederick
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Foy Survey, Abstract No. 229, generally located at 200 Silver Spur Blvd to be known as Sun City
Neighborhood 90 (2020-70-FP) -- Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner
X. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 29.04 acres in the 29.04 acres in the
Frederick Foy Survey, Abstract No. 229, generally located at 918 Silver Spur Blvd. to be known as
Sun City Neighborhood 78 (2020-71-FP) --Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner
Y. Consideration and possible action to approve with the conditions set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 15.86 acres in the W. Addison Survey,
Abstract No. 21, generally located at 401 English Oak Street to be known as Carlson Place, Phase F
(2020-72-FP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
Z. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for an Amending Plat, consisting of approximately 5.10 acres in the Francis A. Hudson
Survey, Abstract No. 295, generally located at 210 Sun Daisy Rd. to be known as Amending Plat of
Lot 1 & 12-17, Block B Hidden Oak and Lots 5-9, Block B, Hidden Oak Two (2020-73-FP) -- Ryan
Clark, Planner
AA. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Replat, consisting of approximately 7.986 acres being all of Lot 1, Shadow Canyon
Commercial Section 2, generally located at SW corner of SH 29 and River Terrace Dr to be known as
Replat of Lot 1 of Shadow Canyon Commercial Section 2 (2020-74-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 20.43 acres in the 20.43 acres in the J.
Sutherland Survey, Abstract No 553, generally located at Shady Tree Drive to be known as Shady Tree
Estates (2020-75-FP) -- Ryan Clark, Planner
AC. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for an Amending Plat, consisting of approximately 2.03 acres being all of Lot 4 and Lot 5,
Block A, Lost Quarry Phase 1, generally located at River Rock Rd north of F.M. 2243 to be known as
Amending Plat for Lost Quarry Lot 4 & 5 Block A (2020-76-FP) -- Michael Patroski, 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 1.939 acres in the J.B. Pulsifer
Survey, Abstract No. 498, generally located at 1340 West University Ave. to be known as Georgetown
Medical Professional (2020-46-SDP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
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 2.3 acres in the Reata East, Block
B, Lot 3, generally located at 3105 Northwest Blvd to be known as The Grove Multifamily (2020-48-
SDP) -- Ethan Harwell, Senior 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 7.271 acres in the Barney
C. Low Survey, Abstract No. 385, generally located at 5101 N. Mays St. to be known as Sparrow
Georgetown (2020-51-SDP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
AG. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Site Development Plan,
consisting of approximately 14.97 acres in Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178, generally located at
1799 W University Ave to be known as Wolf Ranch II (2020-52-SDP) -- Ethan Harwell, Senior 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 1.92 acres in Lot 3,
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Amended Plat of the Amending Plat of Lots 3 and 4, Sonrisa, generally located at 3610 Williams Drive
to be known as Sonrisa, Lot 3 (2020-53-SDP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
Al. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Site Development Plan,
consisting of approximately 10.544 acres in the Vista Pointe, Phases 4 & 5 Amendment, generally
located at 1050 Westinghouse to be known as Vista Pointe Phases 4 & 5 Amendment (2020-58-SDP) --
Michael Patroski, Planner
AJ. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 1.25 acres in the Grace Academy
Subdivision, Lot 1, generally located at 225 Grace Blvd. to be known as Grace Academy New
Classroom Building (2020-59-SDP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
AK. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 28.139 acres in the D. Wright
Survey, Abstract No. 13, generally located at 2301 Airport Road to be known as Texas Outdoor Power
Equipment (2020-64-SDP) -- Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner
AL. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Stormwater Permit, consisting of 11.139 acres in the William Addison Survey,
Abstract No 31 and Francis A. Hudson Survey No. 295, generally located at 75 Midnight Lane to be
known as Oncor Midnight Lane Substation (2020-18-SWP) -- David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility
Engineering
AM. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree Removal
Permit, for the property located at 401 SH 130, bearing the legal description of 4.13 acres out of the John
Berry Survey, Abstract No. 51 (2020-2-HT) -- Steve McKeown, Landscape Planner
AN. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Heritage Tree Removal Permit, for the property located at 507 E University, bearing
the legal description of Everette Williams Elementary School, Lot 1 (2020-18-HT) -- Steve McKeown,
Landscape Planner
Alternate Commissioner Coffinan was brought to the dais.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented by Alternate Commissioner Coffman. Second
by Commissioner Warren. Approved (4-0).
Legislative Regular Agenda
Nelson requested that Item AS (2019-4-PUD) be moved to the first item of the Legislative Regular Agenda
AS. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
approximately 68 acres out of the Joseph Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 608, from Residential Single
Family (RS) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) with a base district of Residential Single -Family
(RS) and Low Density Multifamily (MF-1) for the property generally located at the northeast corner
of FM 2243 (Leander Rd) and SW Bypass (2019-4-PUD) -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
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Nelson explained that the applicant for this item has requested to table the item until the January 5,
2021 P&Z meeting to allow for more time to conduct public outreach. More information will be
provided in the chat regarding the outreach.
Motion to table Item AS (2019-4-PUD) to the January 5, 2021 meeting by Commissioner Warren.
Second by Commissioner McCord. Approved (4-0).
AO. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
25.093 acres being all of Lot 1, Shadow Canyon Commercial Sec 3, and a portion of Lot 1, Shadow
Canyon Commercial Section 2, from the High Density Multi -Family (MF-2) and General Commercial
(C-3) districts to the Low Density Multi -Family (MF-1) district, for the property generally located at
2801 W University Ave (2020-21-REZ) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
Staff report by Davila -Quintero. The applicant is seeking the rezoning of 25.097 acres out of a 29-acre
parent tract from General Commercial (C-3) and High Density Multi -Family (MF-2) zoning districts to
the Low Density MultiFamily (MF-1) zoning district. The remaining north 4 acres along the W
University Ave frontage will remain zoned as General Commercial (C-3). See Exhibit 5 for the
applicant's letter of intent. The subject property is located on the south side of W University Ave,
approximately 2.59 miles west of IH-35. It is adjacent to the 278.2-acre Shadow Canyon master
development plan. This property is located over the Edward's Aquifer Recharge Zone and has dense
tree cover, particularly along its southern portion. A geologic assessment will be required prior to
development of the property to identify any critical environmental features. A tree survey is needed to
determine the number of protected and Heritage Trees on the property. The area around the subject
property primarily consists of largely undeveloped properties, or property that are currently being
developed with single-family residential neighborhoods and some supporting commercial uses along
the roadway. To the east, across from River Terrace Dr, is a single-family residential neighborhood
currently under construction and that is part of the Shadow Canyon Planned Unit Development (PUD).
To the north, across State Highway 29, is a quarry. To the west is property in the extraterritorial
jurisdiction (ETJ) and development has not yet occurred. The parcel immediately to the south is
designated as Habitat/Karst buffer in the Shadow Canyon Planned Unit Development (PUD)_ The
subject property was annexed in 2003 and zoned its current High Density Multi -Family (MF-2) zoning
district in 2004. The property is a part of Shadow Canyon Commercial Sections 2 and 3, which were
platted in 2010 and 2014, respectively. The proposed rezoning request was reviewed by all applicable
City Departments to determine the appropriateness of the requested zoning on the subject property.
No comments were issued regarding the zoning request.
Jordan Maddox, the applicant, addressed the Commission and provided a brief presentation.
Chris Cacheris, the owner of the property, also addressed the Commission.
Commissioner Heintzmann opened and closed the Public Hearing, as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to recommend approval of Item AO (2020-21-REZ) by Commissioner McCord. Second by
Commissioner Warren. Approved (4-0).
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AP. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
13.00 acres out of the Joseph Robertson Survey, Abstract No. 545, from the Agriculture (AG) zoning
district to the Low Density Multi -Family (MF-1) zoning district, for the property generally located at
3225 Westinghouse (2020-22-REZ) -- Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner
Staff report by Harwell. The applicant is requesting to the rezone the subject property to the Low
Density Multi -Family (MF-1) district to develop it with a multi -family use. The 13-acre tract is currently
used as a single-family residence, which is no longer compatible with the suburban character the area
around it has developed. The subject property is located on the north side of Westinghouse Road,
approximately one mile east of the intersection with FM 1460 and 0.33 miles east of the intersection
with Maple Street. Currently, the subject property is being used as a single-family residence. The
general area around the subject property is an area in transition. Former farms and homesteads have
turned over to single-family subdivisions. Some of these subdivisions are built -out and established like
the Westhaven and Fairhaven neighborhoods. Other neighborhoods are still under development like
Vizcaya or Bridgehaven. This is the first development request for the subject property. This 13-acre
tract has existed in its current configuration since 1997. It was incorporated into the city limits in 2006
(Ordinance 2006-125) as part of a large area city -initiated annexation, at which time it obtain its current
zoning district. An approximately 0.25-acre portion of the property was acquired by Williamson
County for the realignment of Westinghouse Road/CR 111 in May 2020.
Joel Wixson, the applicant, addressed the Commission and provided a brief presentation. Wixson
provided more detail regarding the water and wastewater utility lines on the map.
Commissioner Heintzmann opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to recommend approval of Item AP (2020-22-REZ) by Commissioner Warren. Second by
Commissioner McCord. Approved (4-0).
AQ. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
approximately 49.31 acres out of the John Berry Survey, Abstract No 51, from the Agriculture (AG) and
Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning districts to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district
(approximately 13.001 acres) and High Density Multi -Family (MF-2) zoning district (approximately
36.306 acres) for the property generally located at 2800 N IH 35 (2020-26-REZ) -- Andreina Davila -
Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
Staff report by Davila -Quintero. The subject property is located along the SH-130 Toll road's
interchange with the IH-35 northbound frontage road. The Applicant wishes to develop the property
with a mix of commercial, office and high density residential uses. Consequently, the applicant is
requesting to rezone approximately 13 acres along the SH 130 Toll road frontage into General
Commercial (C-3) and the rear approximate 36-acre portion into High Density Multi -Family (MF-2).
The subject property is located along the northbound SH 130 Toll road and its interchange with the
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northbound frontage road of IH-35. It is currently vacant. The subject property is located over the
Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone and has heavy tree coverage along its northeastern half. It is relatively
flat but has a significant slope downward along the northeast property line where it backs to Berry
Creek. The southwestern portion of the property was previously developed with an RV Park. The rear,
most eastern portion of the subject property was annexed in 1986 as part of a city initiative to annex
portions of Berry Creek (Ord 86-64). Upon annexation, it was designated Residential SingleFamily (RS),
which was the default initial zoning district for newly annexed property at the time. The remaining
portion was annexed in 2006 as part of a city -initiated large area annexation initiative (Ordinance 2006-
120) and designated Agriculture (AG). The subject property is primarily designated as Employment
Center. Centers with employment -generating uses support heightened economic activity through
quality architectural design and well -integrated supporting uses such as retail, restaurants. The
inclusion of moderate to high density residential is appropriate as a supporting use to these areas of
commerce and employment. Because these areas often act as a transition between more intensely
developed industrial uses and residential neighborhoods, standards should be developed to ensure
that development of these activities is compatible with the character of the surrounding area. Care
should be taken to protect adjacent uses from adverse impacts potentially associated with existing
industrial uses (commercial traffic, outside storage, etc.), using buffering and/or performance -based
development standards.
Rajeev Puri, the applicant, addressed the Commission and was available to answer questions by the
Commission.
Commissioner Heintzmann opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to recommend approval of Item AQ (2020-26-REZ) by Commissioner Warren. Second by
Alternate Commissioner Coffman. Approved (4-0).
AR. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the Fuel
Sales specific use in the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district, for the property located at 301 FM 971,
bearing the legal description of Lot 52, Block F, Park View Estate, Section 9, to be known as Parkview
Market (2020-1-SUP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner
Staff report by Patroski. The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow a gas station
(Fuel Sales) to be constructed on the subject property, with a maximum of four (4) multi -fuel
dispensers. The applicant intends to construct a new retail shell building with a convenience store
build -out gas station. According to their letter of intent (Exhibit 5), the convenience store will have 4
employees, and its hours of operation will be from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday -Sunday. The subject
property is located at 301 FM 971. This address is located at the northeast intersection of FM 971 and
Parkview Drive. The subject property is currently vacant, predominantly flat, and has moderate tree
coverage. The subject property has an existing Future Land Use designation of Community Center and
is currently zoned Local Commercial (C-1) and Scenic -Natural Gateway Overlay. The subject property
is located near the Parkview Estates residential community entrance at the intersection of Parkview
Drive and FM 971. The FM 971 corridor that has primarily developed with single-family residential
neighborhoods and large ranch/agriculture tracts. Other nearby residential neighborhoods include
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River's Edge, Katy Cove, and Katy Crossing. While commercial zoned properties exist closer to N
Austin Ave, about half of these properties are vacant and the other half developed with a medical
office, fuel sales station and convenience store, and multi -family. The subject property is also adjacent
to the Chevron gas station (consisting of an approximately 4, 975-sqft convenience store and four (4)
multi -fuel dispensers) to the west and is located to the north of San Gabriel Park. The subject property
is located at the northeast corner of FM 971 and Parkview Drive. FM 971 is classified as a Major
Arterial. Arterial streets provide traffic movement through and between different areas within the city
and access to adjacent land uses. Access is more controllable because driveway spacing requirements
are much greater and, if safety dictates, overall access can be limited to specific turning movements.
Major Arterials connect major traffic generators and land use concentrations and serve much larger
traffic volumes over greater distances. Parkview Drive is a Residential Collector. These streets are
intended to balance traffic between arterial streets and local streets. These streets tend to carry a high
volume of traffic over shorter distances, providing access and movement between neighborhoods,
parks, schools, retail areas and the arterial street system.
The applicant, Vel Gardner, presented to the Commission and provided more information regarding
the proposed project.
Commissioner Warren commented that the information the applicant was presenting is not relevant to
the issue brought infront of the Commission.
Commissioner Heintzmann opened the Public Hearing.
Scott S, president of the Parkview Estates HOA, thanked Patroski for his analysis of the project. He also
commented that there is no known outside pressure as the applicant suggested, and members of the
HOA and residents have met with representatives for this project twice. He is also concerned with
increased traffic.
Mike Blom commented that he sees this causing a disruption to the neighborhood.
Suzanne commented that she does not prefer to have an additional gas station at the entrance of the
neighborhood. This will disrupt the neighborhood and increase traffic.
Jill H is in support of what Scott S. stated.
Amer Gulani, also representing the applicant, provided more information regarding the traffic
numbers and number of trips this type of project will create.
Commissioner Heintzmann closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner McCord commented that she supports what Commissioner Warren stated. This is a land
use issue and the applicant is discussing details that are outside of what the Commission has
jurisdiction over. FM 971 is part of a scenic corridor, and this project will create an excessively intense
commercial node where it isn't appropriate.
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Commissioner Warren commented that he took the applicant's presentation as, if the project is not
approved then the alternative is a motel.
Motion to deny Item AR (2020-1-SUP) by Commissioner Warren. Second by Commissioner
McCord. Motion passes (3-1) with Alternate Commissioner Coffman opposed.
AT. Discussion Items:
a. Updates and Announcements — Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
b. Updates from other Board and Commission meetings
c. Questions or comments from Alternate Members about the actions and matters
considered on this agenda.
d. Reminder of the January 5, 2021, Planning and Zoning Commission teleconference
meeting starting at 6:00pm.
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Warren. Second by Commissioner McCord. Motion
approved 4-0.
Adjourned at 7:42p.m.
Ercel Brashear, Chair
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