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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 01.19.2021City of Georgetown, Texas Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Teleconference meetiniz: httos://bit.ly/37SsD The regular meeting convened at 6:OOPM on January 19, 2021 via teleconference at https:Hbit.ly/37SsDsl. Webinar ID: 983-8771-4548. To participate by phone: Call in number: (312)626- 6799 or Toll Free 833-548-0276. Password: 562002. Public Comment was allowed via the conference option; no in -person input was allowed. Commissioners Present: Ercel Brashear, Chair; Jay Warren; Kaylah McCord; Marlene McMichael; Travis Perthuis; Chere Heintzmann; Jim Salyer Alternate Commissioners Absent: Tim Haynie; Alex Fuller; Jerry McCulley Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager; Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst; Michael Patroski, Planner; Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner; David Munk, Utility Engineer; Lua Saluone, Utility Engineer 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://government. eorgetown.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. B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the January 5, 2021 regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission -- Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst. C. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Traffic Impact Analysis, consisting of approximately 104 acres in the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178, generally Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 11 January 19, 2021 located at 3301 HWY 29 to be known as Heights at San Gabriel (2020-7-TIA) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering D. 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 E. 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 Davila - Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager F. Consideration and possible action to approve 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 G. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Preliminary Plat, consisting of approximately 15.242 acres in the Joseph P. Pulsifier, Abstract No. 498 and the Clement Stubblefield survey, abstract No. 558, generally located at 1010 W. University Ave. to be known as Wolf Lakes Village, Section 3 (2020-26-PP) -- Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner H. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for Construction Plans, Minor Revision, consisting of approximately 74.53 acres in the Stubblefield & Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 558 and 608, generally located at Jay Wolf Dr near Wolf Ranch Parkway to be known as Wolf Ranch West Section 1AG and 1BG (2020-30-CON) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering I. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item application for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 29.43 acres in the Robertson, J. Survery, Abstract No. 545, generally located at the corner of Maple St and Westinghouse Rd to be known as Bridgehaven Phase 3 (2020-41-CON) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering J. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 121.05 acres in the William Addison Survey, Abstract 21, Calvin Bell Survey, Abstract 112, and Joseph Mott Survey, Abstract 427, Section Number 2, generally located at 1120 Higgs Rd to be known as Georgetown III (2020-50- CON) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering K. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 40.03 acres in the J. Thompson Survey, Abs No. 608, generally located at Near CR 176 on the north side of RM 2243 to be known as Parkside on the River Phase 3 Section 2 (2020-51-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 40.03 acres in the J. Thompson Survey, Abs No. 608, generally located at Near CR 176 on the north side of RM 2243 to be known as Parkside on the River Phase 3 Section 3A and 3B (2020-52-CON) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 11 January 19, 2021 M. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item application for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 6.361 acres in the A.H. Porter Survey, Abstract No. 490, also being, Tract 24 of Middle Gabriel Estates, generally located at 119 Blue Quail Dr to be known as 119 Blue Quail Drive Replat (2020-53-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 115.987 acres out of a 364.2 acre tract in the D. Casanova Survey, Abstract 128, Robert Baker Survey, Abstract 824, and Winslow Turner Survey, Abstract 607, generally located at FM 3405 and CR 289 to be known as The Canyons at HCH Ranch (2020-54-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 1.0 acres in the Wright, D. Survey, Abstract 13, generally located at 3001 N IH 35 to be known as Aviation Dr Extension (2020-55-CON) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering P. Consideration and possible action to approve with the conditions set forth in the item an application for a Preliminary Final Plat, consisting of a 1.939 acre tract of land situated in the Joseph P. Pulsifer Survey, Abstract No. 498, generally located at 1350 W University Ave, to be known as Georgetown Medical/Professional (2020-8-PFP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner Q. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Preliminary Final Plat Combo, consisting of approximately 7.695 acres in the Barney C. Low Survey, Abstract No. 385, generally located at 500 Westinghouse Rd to be known as The Summit at Westinghouse, Zone F Subdivision (2020-15-PFP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager R. 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 4.177 acres in the Joseph P. Pulsifer Survey, Abstract No. 498, generally located at 1308 Country Club Rd. to be known as CCR Estates (2020-22-PFP) — Ryan Clark, Planner S. 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 5.00 acres in the Lewis J. Dyches Survey, Abstract No. 180, generally located at 4601 South IH 35 to be known as The Final Plat of 5.00 acres in the Lewis J. Dyches Survey (2020-23-PFP) — Ryan Clark, Planner T. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Replat, consisting of approximately 0.503 acres in the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, generally located at 128 Retreat Place to be known as Replat of Lot 7, The Retreat Subdivision (2020-77-FP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner U. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 18.429 acres in the A.H. Porter Survey, Abstract No. 490, generally located at Northeast of Vista Heights Drive and Highland Ridge Road to be known as Oaks at San Gabriel, Section Six (2020-78-FP) -- Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner V. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 7.893 acres in the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, generally located at east of Maple Street, south of Southeast Inner Loop to be known as Marroquin Phase 2 (2020-79-FP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 11 January 19, 2021 W. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Plat Vacation and Replat of approximately 2.26 acres in the in the Frederick Foy Survey, Abstract No. 229, generally located at 400 Martingale Street to be known as Replat of Sun City Neighborhood Seventy -Six, Block B (2020-80-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 11.588 acres in the Joseph Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 608, generally located at Jay Wolf Dr. to be known as Wolf Ranch West, Section 1AG (2020-81-FP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner Y. 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 6.361 acres in the A.H. Porter Survey, Abstract No. 490, generally located at 119 Blue Quail Drive to be known as Blue Quail Meadows (2020-82-FP) — Ryan Clark, 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 121.050 acres in the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, Calvin Bell Survey, Abstract No. 112, and in the Joseph Mott Survey, Abstract No. 427, Section 2, generally located at 1120 Higgs Rd to be known as Mansions Addition (2020-83-FP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager AA. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 22.615 acres in the Antonio Flores Survey, Abstract No. 235, generally located at 301 Stadium Dr. to be known as Allora North Georgetown (2020-84-FP) — Ryan Clark, Planner AB. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Replat, consisting of approximately 4.432 acres in consisting of Lot 1, Block A, Teravista Section G1, generally located north of Westinghouse Road and west of FM 1460 to be known as Replat of Lot 1, Block A, Teravista Section G1 (2020-85-FP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager AC. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 15.420 acres in the Barney C. Low Survey, Abstract No. 385, generally located at 5400 Mays Street, to be known as Horizontal Westinghouse (2020-86-FP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager AD. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 2.714 acres in the James Patterson Survey, Abstract No. 502, generally located at 1201 Westinghouse to be known as Windmill Hill, Phase 2B (2020-87-FP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner AE. Consideration and possible action to approve with the conditions set forth in the item an application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 14.438 acres in the Barney C. Low Survey, Abstract No. 385, generally located at 500 Westinghouse Road to be known as Ascend Westinghouse (2020-41-SDP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager 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 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 AG. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in< <e item an application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 7.271 acres in the Barney Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 11 January 19, 2021 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 AH. Consideration and possible action to approve with the conditions set forth in the item an application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 5.3 acres in the Barney C. Low Survey, Abstract No. 385, to be Lot 2, Block, A Summit of Westinghouse Zone F Subdivision, generally located at 500 Westinghouse to be known as The Summit at Westinghouse Self -Storage (2020-62-SDP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager AL Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons sect forth in the item an application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 6.57 acres in the D. Wright Survey, Abstract 13, generally located at 2150 IH 35 to be known as Unity Travel Plaza (2020-63-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 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 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 2.854 acres in the Merritt Heritage, Block A, Lot 2, generally located at 4710 Williams Dr. to be known as Oryx Capital (2020-67- SDP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner AL. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 400.53 acres in the D. Wright Survey, Abstract No.13, generally located at 500 Terminal Drive to be known as AST Equipment Cover and Generator Pad (2020-68-SDP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner AM. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 1.07 acres in the Sonrisa, Block 1, Lot 1, generally located at 3626 Williams Drive to be known as Sonrisa, M.O.B. (2020-69-SDP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner AN. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 17.9 acres being the Sun City Georgetown Neighborhood 10-E subdivision, generally located at 700 CR 245 to be known as Sun City RV Tract Redevelopment (2020-70-SDP) -- Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner AO. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 84.583 acres in the J. Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 608, generally located at FM 2243 to be known as Wolf Ranch 1AG Amenity Center (2020-71-SDP) -- Michael Patroski, Planner AP. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 26.494 acres in the B.C. Low Survey, Abstract 0385, generally located at 5400 N. Mays Street to be known as Mays Street Multi- family (2020-72-SDP) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager AQ. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 22.615 acres in the Antonio Flores Survey, Abstract No. 235, generally located at 301 Stadium Dr. to be known as Allora North Georgetown (2020-73-SDP) — Ryan Clark, Planner Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 11 January 19, 2021 AR. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 5.00 acres in the Lewis J. Dyches Survey, generally located at the southwest corner of Blue Springs Boulevard and Rabbit Hill Road to be known as Georgetown Travel Center (2020-74-SDP) — Ryan Clark, Planner AS. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Stormwater Permit, consisting of 5.009 acres in the Key West Irrig. Co. Survey, Abstract 711, generally located at 5301 RM 2243 to be known as 5301 RM 2243 (2020-11-SWP) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering AT. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Stormwater Permit, consisting of approximately 11 acres out of the Antonio Manchaca Survey, Abstract No. 421, generally located at 6200 I-35 N to be known as Crestview RV & Boat Storage (2020-17-SWP) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering AU. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Stormwater Permit, consisting of 21.013 acres in the Woodruff Stubblefield Survey, Abstract 556, generally located at 5300 HWY 29 E to be known as Park Place RV Park — Phase 1 (2020- 19-SWP) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering AV. Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an application for a Stormwater Permit, consisting of 6.84 acres in the J. Thompson Survey, Abstract 608, generally located at Jay Wolf Dr near Wolf Ranch Parkway to be known as Wolf Ranch Amenity Center Stormwater Permit (2020-20-SWP) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering AW. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree Pruning Permit, for the property located at 308 Cumberland Cove, bearing the legal description of Lot 37, Block R, Wolf Ranch West Sec 3 Ph 1 (2020-19-HT) -- Steve McKeown, Landscape Planner AX. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree Pruning Permit, for the property located at 1113 Moonlight Terrace, bearing the legal description of Lot 6, Block S, Wolf Ranch West Sec 3 Ph 1 (2020-20-HT) -- Steve McKeown, Landscape Planner AY. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree Pruning Permit, for the property located at 100 Iva June Lane, bearing the legal description of Lot 1, Block T, Wolf Ranch West Sec 3 Ph 1 (2020-21-HT) -- Steve McKeown, Landscape Planner AZ. Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree Pruning Permit, for the property located at 1308 River Vista, bearing the legal description of Lot 56, Block J, Wolf Ranch West Sec 2 Ph 2 (2020-22-HT) -- Steve McKeown, Landscape Planner Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented by Commissioner Warren. Second by Commissioner Heintzmann. Approved (7-0). Chair Brashear re -arranged the Legislative Regular Agenda and moved Item BB to the end of the Legislative Regular Agenda. Legislative Regular Agenda BA. Public hearing and possible action on a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 92.612 acres out of the in the W. Stubblefield Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 11 January 19, 2021 Survey from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district, for the property generally located 4250 University Ave. (2020-9-REZ) -- Nat Waggoner, PMP, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager Staff report by Waggoner. The applicant is requesting the rezoning of the subject property from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district. According to the applicant's Letter of Intent (Exhibit 5), the rezoning request will enable the development of a single- family subdivision. The subject property is located at 4250 E. University Ave, east of State Highway 130 and west of East View High School, effectively the eastern most extension of the city limits. The subject property has a Neighborhood (NH) Future Land Use designation and is currently zoned Agriculture (AG) and Scenic Gateway Overlay. This property was brought into the corporate limits of Georgetown in 2006 as part of the larger 2005 annexation strategy and at that time assigned its current zoning district. The Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district allows for medium density and its minimum lot size is 5,500 square feet. The RS district contains standards for development that maintain single-family neighborhood characteristics. The RS district may be located within proximity of neighborhoodfriendly commercial and public services and protected from incompatible uses. All housing types in the RS district shall use the lot, dimensional and design standards of the district. Permitted land uses within the district include detached single-family homes and group homes with 6 or less residents. Attached single-family homes, churches, family home day care, and schools among other uses are permitted subject to specific design limitations to ensure compatibility with the surrounding properties. Other uses such as accessory dwelling units, bed and breakfast, group day care, general office and other similar uses may be permitted subject to approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP). Exhibit 4 contains a comprehensive list of RS district permitted uses and development standards. According to the letter of intent, the applicant has approached Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) for the expansion and/or relocation of the wastewater lift station and force main that serve East View High School. According to the applicant, the partnership with private development would create an entity to take over operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection for the school and this new development, thus relieving the ISD of that burden. In June, the applicant submitted a utility evaluation and is awaiting response. Waggoner read a public comment submitted after the agenda posted into the record from Clyde Warner, 4101 University Avenue. Mr. Warner supports the project. Commissioner McCord asked about target ratios and sought clarification. Waggoner explained 90% is correct. Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. Amir Z commented that he has no idea what the procedure is and how this project will affect his property. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 11 January 19, 2021 Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing. Motion to recommend approval of Item BA (2020-9-REZ) by Commissioner Warren. Second by Commissioner McCord. Approved (7-0). BC. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to amend the Wolf Lakes Village Planned Unit Development (PUD), to revise the Transportation & Circulation Plan, consisting of approximately 164 acres of land in the J.P. Pulsifer Survey, Abstract No. 498, and the C. Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 558, generally located on the north side of W. University Avenue between IH-35 and Wolf Ranch Parkway (2020-9-PUD) -- Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner Staff report by Harwell. The applicant is seeking to amend the Wolf Lakes Village PUD to provide additional flexibility as the project moves from conceptual planning and entitlements to site design. The specific changes requested include a change in location for the Wolf Lakes Circle, a traffic circle to be located at the intersection of Wolf Lakes Drive and Memorial Drive, and the adoption of alternative driveway spacing standards for Wolf Lakes Drive. These proposed amendments are just some of a handful described in the applicant's letter of intent (Exhibit 5). The whole list of requested amendments are being considered in two actions — this first amendment, Wolf Lakes Village PUD Amendment No. 1, requires less review but is critical to the approval of development applications that are currently under review. The subject property is located at the northwest corner of IH-35 and University Avenue (SH 29), bounded by Wolf Ranch Parkway to the west and the River Hills subdivision to the north. The subject property has a Future Land Use designation of Special Area and is currently zoned as a Planned Unit Development (PUD) with a base district of General Commercial (C-3). The subject property is surrounded by a wide variety of uses, most of which are single-family residential subdivisions or commercial uses primarily characterized by large, auto oriented uses. Each of the other corner tracts at IH-35 and University Ave. (SH 29) are developed with large, heavily traffic shopping centers. These large commercial tracts give way to existing and developing single-family neighborhoods in the areas around them. Due to its location along a freeway (IH-35) and major arterial (W University Ave), the subject property is also located within the Highway Corridor and Urban Corridor, two 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. Urban Corridors are located primarily near the core of the City along roadways with higher traffic volumes. Urban corridors encourage moderate -density commercial development while maintaining a safe and welcoming pedestrian environment. Street geometry and design support all transportation modes, particularly pedestrians and cyclists. These corridors accommodate a blend of retail, commercial, office, mixed -use, medium -density residential, and a limited amount of residential subdivisions. The applicant, Iva Mclachlan addressed the Commission and further elaborated on the project. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 8 of 11 January 19, 2021 Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. Brian Ortego,125 Cedar Elm, is not against the project, and commented on previously approved projects similar to this one. Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing. Motion to approve Item BC (2020-9-PUD) by Commissioner Warren. Second by Commissioner Perthuis. Approved (7-0). BD. Presentation and discussion on a proposed Text Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) relating to the Tree Preservation and Landscaping standards specifically as it pertains to tree preservation, removal and mitigation, streetyard, gateway and parking landscape standards, and screening and water conservation requirements (UDC General Amendment No. 20-03) -- Steve McKeown, Landscape Planner, Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner, and Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager Chair Brashear requested this item be discussed at the next PZ meeting on 2/2 due to the length of the proposed discussion, and the remaining agenda item that has already received a lot of public comments. Motion to move item BD to the February 2nd PZ meeting, by Commissioner Perthuis. Second by Commissioner Warren. Approved (7-0). BB. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 8.705 acres of land out of the Antonio Flores Survey, Abstract #235, from the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district to the High Density Multi -Family (MF-2) zoning district, for the property generally located at 903 Riverhaven Drive (2020-32-REZ) -- Michael Patroski, Planner Staff report by Patroski. The Applicant is requesting the rezoning of the subject property in order to build approximately 172 total unit Class A, age -restricted apartment home community for adults age 55+ (Exhibit 5, Letter of Intent). The Applicant states that amenities will include a clubhouse, fitness center, arts space, community pool, dog park, and more. The proposed project would include approximately 160 apartment units in a 4-story elevator served building and 12 single -story cottage style homes. The subject property has a Community Center and Mixed Density Neighborhood Future Land Use designations and is currently zoned Residential Single -Family (RS). The subject property is also located within the Scenic/Natural Gateway Overlay district. The subject property is located between FM 971 to the north and San Gabriel Park to the south, just south of the Parkview Estates residential community entrance. The FM 971 corridor has primarily developed with single-family residential neighborhoods and large ranch/agriculture tracts. Other nearby residential neighborhoods include River's Edge, Katy Cove, and Katy Crossing. While some 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 multifamily. There is also a 1-acre cemetery located along the eastern portion of the site that divides the subject property. The subject property was Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 9 of 11 January 19, 2021 annexed into the city limits in 1965 (Ordinance 65-A1). The subject property was formally used as nursing home and rehabilitation center. This is the first rezoning request for the subject property. The applicant, David Walsh addressed the Commission and further explained the request for this project. Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. Regina Watson is giving her three minutes to Scott Strance. Scott Strance, HOA president, commented that this building will block the scenic view of Parkview Estates residents. The apartment complex will detract from the historic marker, increase traffic, and affect the retention pond. This will change the view for residents and appearance. Mike Blom is concerned with the 971 corridor, and the cut through traffic, as well as change to the view of San Gabriel Park. Ki Browning,101 Benchmark St, is concerned that this will be a barrier for the community, will increase traffic, and would rather something else more picturesque be built. Reagan Fernandez, 305 Park Vista Dr, likes the concept but not the height and density. Jill H, 202 Rio Vista Dr, commented that this will be a visual barrier to the park, will increase traffic and congestion, as there are no immediate plans to widen the road in the future. This also raises a public safety concern as that is a dangerous intersection. Todd Hughes, 103 Rio Vista, is against the idea because there is no expansion planned for 971 and it is a dangerous intersection. Brad McGrew, 204 Gann St, is opposed to the height being 4 stories and the density. He suggested maybe using smaller units. This will increase traffic in an intersection that is already dangerous. Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing. The applicant announced that they would like to defer action on this application at this time and requested the Commission grant them an additional period of time in order to meet with residents and attempt to address the concerns identified during the public hearing. Motion to postpone action and move Item BB (2020-32-REZ) to the February 161h PZ meeting by Commissioner Warren. Second by Commissioner Heintzmann. Approved (7-0). BE. Discussion Items: a. Updates and Announcements — Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director i. Nelson updated the Commission on items that go to City Council; at future meetings, Nelson will bring back Council action updates for the Commission's Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 10 of 11 January 19, 2021 awareness. b. Updates from other Board and Commission meetings i. Chair Brashear provided an update regarding GTAB; the Board provided a recommendation to City Council for a proposed transportation impact fee. The impact fee is designed to collect transportation funds for projects being added into the City. The Mobility Bond Committee made a recommendation to the City Council as well. c. Questions or comments from Alternate Members about the actions and matters considered on this agenda. d. Reminder of the February 2, 2021, Planning and Zoning Commission teleconference meeting starting at 6:00pm. Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Heintzmann. Second by Commissioner McCord. Motion approved 7-0. Adjourned at 8:06p.m. Ercel Brashear, Chair Attest, Ghere HeiRtzmarrrr, Secretary n4yw loleeo Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 11 of 11 January 19, 2021