HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 09.06.2022City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Courts and Council Building, located at 510 W. 9th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
Commissioners Present: Travis Perthuis, Chair; Stephen Dickey, Secretary; Mike Tiland
Alternate Commissioners Present: Alternate Colin McGahey; Alternate Scott Allen
Commissioners Absent: Chere Heintzmann; Doug Noble; Tim Haynie
Alternate Commissioners Absent: Alternate Michael Price; Alternate Jim Salyer
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Nathaniel Waggoner, Assistant Planning Director; Travis
Baird, Assistant Planning Director; Mayra Cantu, Systems Engineering Support Manager; Olivia Beams,
Associate Planner; Haley Webre, Associate Planner; Grant White, Planner I; Ryan Clark, Planner Il;
Patrick Collins, Senior Planner; Colleen Russell; Principal Planner; Cesar Acosta, Neighborhood and
Housing Program Manager; Jessica Lemanski, Planning Specialist
Chair Perthuis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items that may be acted upon
with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and
acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
B Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the August 16, 2022 regular
meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission --Jessica Lemanski, Planning Specialist
C Consideration and possible action to approve with the conditions set forth in the item
application for a Traffic Impact Analysis, consisting of approximately 19.353 acres in the Joseph
Robertson Survey Abstract No. 545, generally located at 2931 FM 1460 to be known as The Oasis at
Georgetown (2022-5-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 5.00 acres in the Lewis J. Dyches Survey
Abstract No. 180, generally located at Blue Springs Blvd and Rabbit Hill Rd to be known as Rodeo Travel
Center (2022-12-TIA) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
E Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Preliminary Plat, consisting of
approximately 77.7763 acres in the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No.178 and the Joseph Thompson
Survey, Abstract No. 608, generally located at South side of SH 29 West of Southwest Bypass to be
known as Wolf Ranch Phase 7 (2022-7-PP) — Grant White, Planner
F Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Preliminary Plat, consisting of approximately 72.01 acres in the John Berry Survey,
Abstract No. 51, generally located at 350 SH 195 to be known as Northside Georgetown Subdivision
(2022-15-PP) — Patrick Collins, Senior 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 65.33 acres in the Northcross, J. Survey,
generally located at 2696 CR 255 to be known as North Vista Ranch, Phase II (2022-17-PP) — Patrick
Collins, Senior Planner
H Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item application
for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 68.877 acres in the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract
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No. 178, generally located at SW Bypass and SH 29 to be known as Wolf Ranch West Section 8 Phase 3
(2022-14-CON) - David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
1 Consideration and possible action to approve application for Construction Plans, consisting of
approximately 0.949 acres in the deed to Habitat of Humanity of Williamson County Doc No.
2020011501, generally located at 502 21st St. to be known as Offsite Water and Wastewater
Improvements for Shepherd's Village (2022-16-CON) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility
Engineering
J Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item application
for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 61.5 acres in the William Roberts Survey Abstract
No. 524, generally located at 1310 Shell Rd to be known as Woodfield Preserve Phase 1 (2022-24-CON) —
David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
K Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item application
for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 17.43 acres in the Burrell Eaves Survey, Abstract NO,
216, AW0216, generally located at 2451 SH 195 to be known as Berry Creek Highlands Phase 5 (2022-
29-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 a Preliminary Final Plat Combo, consisting of approximately 19.02 acres in the Barney C.
Low Survey, Abstract No. 385, generally located at 5401 N Mays St to be known as Summit at
Westinghouse Zone 2A (2022-1-PFP) -- Grant White, Planner
M 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 5.815 acres in the Lewis
Dyches Survey, Abstract No.180, generally located at Rabbit Hill Road to be known as Longhorn Junction
(2022-10-PFP) — Patrick Collins, Senior Planner
N 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 2.575 acres in the 2.575
acres in the William Addison Survey, Abstract No.21, generally located at 3001 E UNIVERSITY AVE to be
known as Georgetown Plaza (2022-14-PFP) — Patrick Collins, Senior Planner
O Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Final Plat, consisting of
approximately 30.984 acres in the I.&G.N. R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 744, W.E. Pate Survey, Abstract
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No. 836, Joseph Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 608, and J.D. Johns Survey, Abstract No. 365, generally
located at Parkside Parkway to be known as Parkside on the River Phase 3, Sections 3A and 3B (2021-30-
FP) —Ryan Clark, Planner II
P Consideration and possible action to approve with the conditions set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat consisting of approximately 36.02 acres in the Charles H. Delaney Survey
Abstract No. 181, generally located northeast of Ronald Reagan Blvd. and RM 2338 to be known as Final
Plat of Parmer Ranch Phase 11 (2022-1-FP) -- Grant White, Planner
Q Consideration and possible action to approve with the conditions set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 35.03 acres in the Charles H. Delaney Survey,
Abstract No. 181, generally located at 10128 Ronald Reagan Blvd to be known as Parmer Ranch Middle
School Final Plat (2022-2-FP) — Grant White, Planner
R Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 2.213 acres in the tract of land located in the
William Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 524, Williamson County, Texas, generally located at 2121 SH 195 to
be known as Shell 195 Subdivision (2022-20-FP) — Colleen Russell, Principal Planner
S Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Replat, consisting of
approximately 1.17 acres in the Orville Perry Survey, Abstract No.10, generally located at Legacy
Crossing to be known as Replat of Lots 77, 78, 79 Block S Wolf Ranch West Section 3 Phase 1 (2022-22-
FP) — Patrick Collins, Senior Planner
T Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 34.256 acres in the J.D. Johns Survey, Abstract
No. 365,1 & G.N. R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 744, W.E. Pate Survey, Abstract No. 836, Joseph Thompson
Survey, Abstract No. 608, generally located at Parkside Parkway and Escalera Parkway to be known as
Parkside on the River Phase 3, Sections 4 and 7 (2022-33-FP) — Grant White, 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 17.43 acres in the Burrell Eaves Survey Abstract
No. 216, generally located at 2451 SH 195 to be known as Berry Creek Highlands Phase 5 (2022-37-FP) —
Colleen Russell, Principal 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 20.297 acres in the Burrell Eaves Survey, Abstract
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No. 216 generally located at 2145 SH 195, to be known as Berry Creek Highlands Phase 4A (2022-38-FP)
—Colleen Russell, Principal Planner
W Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item application
for a Stormwater Permit, consisting of 1.2583 acres in the I. Donagan Survey, generally located at 100
Chaparral Dr to be known as Patriot Animal Hospital (2021-30-SWP) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone,
Utility Engineering
X Consideration and possible action to approve application for a Stormwater Permit, consisting of
Wheeler Tract Lots 2A and 213, generally located at NW corner of Westinghouse and FM 1460 to be
known as 2 Commercial Pad Sites w Access Drives and Detention Ponds (2022-10-SWP) — David Munk,
PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
Y Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item application
for a Stormwater Permit, consisting of Lot 3, Block 4, Lakewood Estates Section 2, generally located at
6609 S Lakewoods Dr. to be known as Woods Pump Station Remodel (2022-15-SWP) — David Munk, PE,
and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
Z Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a minor revision to a Site
Development Plan, consisting of approximately 5.19 acres in the Hewlett Subdivision Section 2, generally
located at 7951 Hewlett Loop to be known as Don Hewlett Volkswagen (2019-21-SDP) — Travis Baird,
Assistant Planning Director
AA Consideration and possible action to approve with the conditions set forth in the item
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 20.26 acres in the 20.26 acres in
the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178, generally located at 3701 W SH 29 to be known as The
Preserve at Water Oak (2020-56-SDP) — Ryan Clark, Planner II
AB Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 0.503 acres being Lots 6, 7 & 8,
Block 38, City of Georgetown, generally located at 601 South Austin Avenue to be known as Todos
Santos (2020-61-SDP) -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager
AC Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Site Development Plan,
consisting of approximately 34 acres, Lots 1-6, Block 1 in the Costco Georgetown Subdivision OPRWC, #
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2021172589, generally located at 2201 N IH 35 to be known as Costco Wholesale Georgetown (2021-36-
SDP) — Ryan Clark, Planner II
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 34.41 acres in the Grace Academy
Subdivision, Lot 1, generally located at225 Grace Blvd. to be known as Grace Academy
Gymnasium(2021-64-SDP) — Colleen Russell Principal Planner
This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda by City staff. Travis Baird approached the podium and
requested Item AD be changed to approval due to outstanding comments being addressed after the
agenda was posted.
Motion to approve Item AD by Commissioner Dickey. Second by Chair Perthuis.
Motion approved (4-0) with 2 abstaining (Commissioner Tiland and Alternate McGahey).
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 17.425 acres in out of the Francis
A. Hudson Survey, Abstract No. 295 and the James S. Patterson Survey, Abstract No. 502, generally
located at 401 Westinghouse Rd. 1 to be known as Chapel Hill Phase 2 (2021-65-SDP) — Collen Russell,
Planner
AF Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 16.435 acres in the J.P. Pulsifer
Survey, Abstract No. 498, generally located at 1306 Country Club Drive to be known as Kade Damian
Healing Hearts Park (2021-74-SDP) — Ryan Clark, Planner II
AG Consideration and possible action to approve with the conditions set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 54.5 acres in the L.J. Dyches Survey,
Abstract No. 180, generally located at Southeast Corner of IH 35 and SE Inner Loop to be known as
Longhorn Junction Logistics Center (2021-77-SDP) — Ryan Clark, Planner II
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 9.974 acres in the S10574 — Rock
Springs Hospital, Block A, Lot 1, generally located at 700 SE Inner Loop to be known as Rock Springs
Hospital Expansion (2021-88-SDP) — Ryan Clark, Planner II
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This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda by City staff. Travis Baird approached the podium and
requested Item AH be changed to approved due to outstanding comments being addressed after the
agenda was posted.
Motion to approve Item AH by Commissioner Stanley. Second by Commissioner Dickey.
Motion approved unanimously (6-0).
Al Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Site Development Plan,
consisting of approximately 12 acres in the Joseph P. Pulsifer Survey, Abstract No. 498, generally located
at 510 Sunset Vista to be known as Novak Wolf Lakes Apartments (2022-4-SDP) — Ryan Clark, Planner II
AJ Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Site Development Plan,
consisting of approximately 10.8 acres in the Antonio Flores Survey, Abstract 235, generally located at
2500 NE Inner Loop to be known as Wellhouse Business Park (2022-5-SDP) — Ryan Clark, Planner II
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 2.167 acres in the Block A West
Georgetown Village 1, Block A, Lot 6, generally located at 4509 Williams Dr to be known as Amazing
Explorer's Academy Georgetown (2022-8-SDP) -- Grant White, 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 35 acres in the in deed to
Georgetown ISD recorded in doc #2021015733 O.P.R.W.C.T., generally located at Parmer Ranch Blvd to
be known as Georgetown ISD I New Benold Middle School (2022-15-SDP) — Patrick Collins, Senior
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 12.365 acres in the Isaac Donagan
Survey, Abstract No. 178, generally located at 3301 W SH 29 to be known as Heights at San Gabriel
Townhomes (2022-19-SDP) — Colleen Russell, Principal 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 Lot 1, Block A, DG Westinghouse Addition,
generally located at 1310 Westinghouse Road to be known as Dollar General Store #23889 (2022-20-
SDP) —Grant White, Planner
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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 134 acres in the. F Foy survey,
Abstract No. 229, generally located at 30501 Ronald W Reagan Blvd to be known as Somerset Hills
Parcel 5 (2022-21-SDP) — Ryan Clark, Planner II
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 7.6 acres in the Barney C. Low
Survey, generally located at 3900 FM 1460 to be known as Westinghouse Commercial (2022-22-SDP) —
Patrick Collins, Senior Planner
AQ Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Site Development Plan,
consisting of approximately Lot 7, Block, Wolf Crossing Lots 1A, 2-17 Block A Replat of Lot 1, Block A,
generally located at 1411 S. IH-35 to be known as Wolf Crossing League Kitchen (2022-25-SDP) —Travis
Baird, Assistant Planning Director
AR Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, Teravista Section G1 Block A Lt. 1 Replat, 1.86 acres, generally
located at 2960 FM 1460 to be known as Georgetown Commons (2022-26-SDP) -- Colleen Russell,
Principal Planner
AS Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 3.27 acres in Lot 5C, Block B, of
Rivery Phase 1, generally located at 723 S IH 35 to be known as Rivery Office Condo (2022-29-SDP) —
Ryan Clark, Planner II
AT Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 5.728 acres in the J. Robertson
Survey, Abstract No. 545, generally located at 2951 FM 1460 to be known as Highland Vista Office
Condominiums (2022-30-SDP) — Patrick Collins, Senior Planner
AU Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 2.54 acres known as CHAPRIEL
PLACE (Block C Lot 1-C Replat), generally located at 4821 WILLIAMS DR to be known as Probe Medical
Development (2022-35-SDP) — Colleen Russell, Principal Planner
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This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda by City staff. Travis Baird approached the podium and
requested Item AU be changed to a full approval due to outstanding comments being cleared.
Motion to approve Item AU by Commissioner Stanley. Second by Commissioner Tiland.
Motion approved unanimously (6-0).
AV Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 24.79 acres in the Burrell Eaves
Survey No. 5, Abstract 216, generally located at BCH Way, Cowboy Canyon Drive to be known as Avila
Berry Creek Highlands (2022-38-SDP) — Colleen Russell, Principal Planner
AW Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Site Development Plan,
consisting of approximately 2.66 acres known as San Gabriel Village Section 2 Phase 1, BLOCK 1, Lot 2,
generally located at 600 San Gabriel Village Blvd to be known as Georgetown Inn and Suites Gazebo
(2022-49-SDP) -- Grant White, Planner
AX Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree Pruning Permit,
for the property located at 109 Silverwood Trail, bearing the legal description of 0.202 Acres in Wolf
Ranch West Section 3, Phase 2, Block Y, Lot 6 (2022-31-HT) — Rachel Hagan, Landscape Planner
AY Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 34.0058 acres in the J. Thompson
Survey, Abstract No. 608, generally located at 1333 West University Avenue to be known as First Baptist
Church Georgetown (2022-51-SDP) — Ryan Clark, Planner II
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda by Commissioner Dickey. Second by Commissioner Stanley.
Motion approved (4-0) with 2 abstaining (Commissioner Tiland and Alternate McGahey).
Note: Action on pulled items were addressed individually at this point in the meeting but are noted under
each of the items above.
Legislative Regular Agenda
AZ Public Hearing and possible action on a Subdivision Variance from the minimum driveway width
requirement for non-residential driveways pursuant to Section 12.08.020 of the Unified Development
Code, for the property located at 4805 N IH 35, bearing the legal description of 61.715 acres known as
Jackson Shaw Georgetown, Phase 1 (2022-24-WAV) -- Mayra Cantu, Strategic Support Manager, and
Grant White, Planner
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Mayra Cantu presented the staff report and established that the request is for an increase to the overall
width to 60' which includes two 25' drive lanes and a 10' median at both driveway entrances to the site.
Cantu spoke to the location of the property, noting that it is undeveloped, along with the surrounding
properties, and that Jackson Shaw will eventually be a multi -use development consisting of large
industrial buildings in back, General commercial fronting Interstate 35, and High -density Multi -family in
the southern corner of the site. Cantu reviewed the proposed driveway plans and locations.
Cantu reviewed the approval criteria, noting that the proposed variance appears to meet 4 of the 5
required criteria and does not violate existing TxDOT standards.
As required by the Unified Development Code, all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the
subject property were notified of the Subdivision Variance request (7 notices), a legal notice advertising
the public hearing was placed in the Sun Newspaper (August 21, 2022) and signs were posted on -site. To
date, staff has received 0 written comments in favor, and 0 in opposition to the request
Cantu noted that when making a motion to approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the
variance request, the Commissioner must identify and recite each factor that the Commission has found
to have been met, or not met (in the event of a disapproval).
Applicant is present to answer Commissioner questions.
Chair Perthuis opened the floor to Commissioners for questions or discussion. No discussion.
Chair Perthuis opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Motion to approve Item AZ as presented by Commissioner Tiland because the granting of the variance
will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to other property in the
area or to the City in administering the Unified Development Code, that it would not substantially
conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of this code, the conditions that create the
need of the variance do not generally apply to other property in the vicinity, and where the literal
enforcement of these regulations would result in an unnecessary hardship. Second by Commissioner
Dickey.
Chair Perthuis opened the floor to Commissioners for discussion. No discussion.
Motion approved unanimously (6-0).
BA Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a zoning map amendment to zone, upon
annexation a 25.64 acre -tract out of the William Addison Survey Abstract No. 21 to the Planned Unit
Development (PUD) with base zoning districts of Local Commercial (Cl), High -Density Multifamily (MF-
2), and Low -Density Multifamily (MF-1) for the property generally located at 2310 Rockride Lane (2021-
14-ANX)-- Cesar Acosta, Neighborhood and Housing Program Manager
Cesar Acosta presented the staff report and established that the applicant is requesting a Zoning Map
Amendment to zone, upon annexation, the subject property from to the Planned Unit Development
District with base zonings of Local Commercial (C-1), Low -Density Multifamily (MF-1) and High -Density
Multifamily (MF-2). The applicants are seeking to annex the subject property into the City Limits in order
to connect to the City's wastewater system and develop their site as a horizontal mixed -used project
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The applicant in their letter of intent states, "the purpose of the PUD is to create a well -planned
commercial and residential district that compliments the surrounding land uses and offers well -designed
internal connections between uses. This PUD provides for both commercial uses and residential uses to
accomplish the goals of the 2030 Plan Land Use Element.". Acosta spoke to the location of the property,
noting it is west of Rockride Lane and south of Sam Houston Ave. The property is currently used as a
single-family residence with agricultural uses. The majority of the subject property is undeveloped with
a single-family residence and two detached accessory structures. A private driveway connects the
residential structure to Rockride Lane. The property is located within the Edwards Aquifer Transition
Zone and there is little change in elevation across the property. The subject property has a future land
use designation of Mixed Density Neighborhood and is currently unentitled as it falls within the City's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
Acosta reviewed the approval criteria and established that staff reviewed the proposed rezoning
request and has found that it complies with 4 out of 5 and partially complies with 1 out of 5 the criteria
established in UDC Section 3.06.030 for a Zoning Map Amendment. In addition to the rezoning criteria,
staff has reviewed the request and determined that the proposed request complies with 5 out of 6 and
does not comply with 1 of the 6 criteria and objectives established in UDC Section 3.06.040 for a
Planned Unit Development (PUD).
As required by the Unified Development Code, all property owners and registered neighborhood
associations within a 300-foot radius of the subject property were notified of the Zoning Map
Amendment request (15 notices), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun
Newspaper on August 21, 2021 and 1 sign was posted on -site. To date, staff has received 0 written
comments in favor, and 1 in opposition to the request.
The Applicant is here and wishes to address the Commission.
Chair Perthuis opened the floor to Commissioners for questions.
Commissioner Dickey asked how much density is allowed under MF-2 zoning. Acosta confirmed that MF-
2 Zoning allows for 24 units per acre.
Commissioner Allen asked for clarification on height limits within the buffer zone and whether it allows
for two stories, a 35-foot limit, or both. Acosta clarified that in the PUD development plan, it calls for a
35-foot height limit, but the concept plan provided by the applicant calls for 2 stories. If they are able to
fit 3 stories within the 35-foot limit, that would be allowed.
Commissioner Dickey asked for more information about Ridgeline Boulevard. Acosta established that
Ridgeline Boulevard is a collector level road, and the extension would provide a 90 ft Right of Way from
Rockride to the end of the property. There is also another development to the west, which would be
required to extend the Right of Way, connecting Rockride to 1460.
The Applicant, Philip Wanke with PLACE Designs, approached the podium to address the Commission
and reviewed recommendations that Tommy Gonzalez (Council Representative for District 7) gave for
the project. Wanke spoke to the surrounding properties, noting that there are residential and industrial
uses surrounding the project, leading them to focus on transitional zones and low density in their
design. Wanke reviewed the layout of the project, including commercial, residential, and workforce
housing zones.
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Chair Perthuis opened the floor to Commissioners for discussion or questions.
Chair Perthuis clarified that the design calls for two-story multifamily density on the transitional side of
the high -density portion of the project. Wanke confirmed, yes. Chair Perthuis asked what the purpose of
having a two-story building versus additional stories was? Wanke answered that the design is trying to
transition from the high -density multi -story (two-story maximum) to the anticipated single-family homes
on the edge of the property.
Commissioner Dickey asked what the planned square footage is for retail. Wanke replied that the front
building has just under 19,000 square feet, and the back building is a 13,000 square foot footprint for
retail or office space.
Chair Perthuis opened the public hearing.
Krystal Kinsey, 1508 Flint Knapper Dr., approached the podium to address the Commission. Julia
Jackson, 1508 Flint Knapper Dr., ceded her time to Krystal. She spoke to the rapid growth in Georgetown
and stated that her and her neighbors were not made aware that apartments would be going up behind
her property so soon after buying their homes. She asks for several design changes to the project,
including flipping the positioning of the detention pond so it will be located on the southern corner of
the property, no second story balconies on the apartments for privacy reasons, and a higher caliber of
trees to provide more of a buffer between the properties. Kinsey also voiced her concerns regarding
light pollution and some of her neighbors not receiving notices, as well as the potential traffic impact on
Rockride and Sam Houston Boulevards, which are both one-way roads. Kinsey acknowledged that the
applicant said the apartments would only be two -stories but wants to ensure that they do not change it
to a higher density if tonight's item is approved. She also points out that in order to access the park,
residents would need to cross their property line through a fence in order to access it, and therefore
does not see the park as a community benefit. She also noted that the backside of the public comment
sheet was not included in the public notice one of her neighbors received.
Soleine Shreves, 1412 Flint Knapper Dr., approached the podium to address the Commission and agreed
with Krystal Kinsey's comments_ She established that her home backs up to where the two-story
apartments are proposed and noted that she did not receive notice of the zoning request. She is
concerned about traffic in the area during rush hour and the intersection at Sam Houston and Rockride
Boulevards. Shreves also voiced her concern about the apartment balconies and lack of privacy in her
home.
Carolyn Confer, 140 Tranchet Dr., approached the podium to address the Commission and voiced her
concern about the traffic in the area, especially with the elementary and middle schools so close. She
also expressed concern about the apartment balconies looking into the homes backing up to the subject
property. Confer spoke to the increased density in the area putting additional strain on utilities such as
electricity and water, and she would like to know what kind of businesses would be going into the retail
spaces of the property.
Chair Perthuis closed the public hearing.
Motion to deny Item BA as presented by Commissioner Stanley. Second by Chair Perthuis.
Chair Perthuis opened the floor to Commissioners for discussion.
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Commissioner Stanley asked staff to clarify the transition buffer zone between the single family and
multi -family residents on the southern border of the property. Acosta established that within their
concept plan, they have townhome developments with an additional 125-foot transition buffer that
limits buildings to the same height as any existing single-family building, as well as architectural
standards to ensure the design looks like the existing homes. There will also be a wall separating the
project from the residential development to the South and a 15-foot landscape buffer.
Commissioner Stanley asked about height limitations and if the single-family residences near the
property are two stories. Acosta said there is a 35-foot limit for houses, but he is unsure if the single-
family residences to the south are two stories or not.
Chair Perthuis voiced concern about the project's density and 70% impervious cover, as well as allowing
more units per acre than base zoning allows. Acosta established that Area A, the Commercial C-1 zone,
is the only area that has 70% impervious cover, which is up to current development code standards.
Areas B and C, the high- and low -density multi -family zones, would be 60% impervious cover as allowed
through the Workforce Housing Agreement. Perthuis asked for confirmation that 40% of the low -density
multi -family zone is not built and covered. Acosta confirmed that is correct according to the concept
plan and asked the Applicant, Philip Wanke, to address the question. Wanke approached the podium to
address the Commission and established that the project has under 70% impervious cover as of now and
noted that the project features a shared detention pond. The surrounding buffers also calculate into the
green space. Chair Perthuis noted that in the provided materials, 55% impervious cover is the UDC
requirements. Acosta clarified that 55% impervious cover is required within the transition or aquifer
zones, and this property is outside of that area. Acosta acknowledged that the draft provided to
Commissioners is incorrect and have been updated. C-1 zoning located outside of the aquifer transition
zone has a maximum impervious cover of 70% according to the Unified Development Code.
Commissioner Dickey commented that he likes the concept and acknowledged that Sam Houston
Avenue is going to be a major street, however he does not like the buffers and believes there should be
more collaboration between the City and the neighbors.
Commissioner Allen comments that he likes the buffer concept but agrees that the neighborhood and
applicant could possibly come to an agreement.
Motion approved unanimously (6-0).
BB Public hearing and possible action on a request for a Special Use Permit for a columbaria in the
Industrial (IN) zoning district on the property located at 106 E 20th St, bearing the legal description of
2.59 acres in block 12 of the Sparks Addition (2022-7-SUP).Patrick Collins, Senior Planner
Patrick Collins presented the staff report and established that the applicant seeks a special use permit in
order to proceed with the approval process for columbaria improvements on the industrial -zoned
property. The app►icant seeks to make improvements to the underutilized western portion (.72-acre
section) of the Subject Property to provide a 12' high pavilion with a memorial garden and several 5'
high columbariums that accommodates additional internment sites.
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Collins established that staff has reviewed the request in accordance with the Unified Development
Code (UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has determined that the proposed request meets the
criteria established in UDC Section 3.07.030 for a Special Use Permit and meets 4 and partially meets 1
of the 5 criteria established in UDC Section 3.06.030 for a Zoning Map Amendment.
As required by the Unified Development Code, all property owners and registered neighborhood
associations within a 300-foot radius of the subject property were notified of the Special Use Permit
request (30 notices), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun Newspaper
(August 17th, 2022) and 3 signs were posted on -site. To date, staff has received 0 comments in favor, and
0 in opposition to the request (Exhibit 7).
The Applicant is present to answer Commissioner questions but does not have a presentation.
Chair Perthuis opened the floor to Commissioners for questions or discussion.
Commissioner Allen asked for clarification on the structure displayed on the aerial photograph. Collins
provided a visual aid to address Commissioner Allen's question.
Chair Perthuis opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Motion to recommend approval of Item BB for City Council by Commissioner Dickey. Second by
Commissioner Stanley.
Chair Perthuis opened the floor to Commissioners for discussion. No discussion.
Motion approved (6-0).
BC Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a zoning map amendment to amend the Sun
City Texas, Somerset PUD which consists of 768.9 acres within the Frederick Foy and Lewis Dyches
5urvey5 to convert 6.4 acres of the project from Residential/Golf to Amenity Center, for property
generally bound by Sun City Texas, Ronald Reagan Boulevard, County Road 245 and Williams Drive.
(2022-8-PUD) Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Sofia Nelson presented the Staff Report and established that the applicant is requesting approval of PUD
amendment to amend the approved uses on a 6.4-acre tract of undeveloped land in Sun City. Currently
the property is zoned Residential Single Family (RS) and the approved uses for this property include
Single Family and Golf. The applicant is requesting an amendment to allow an Amenity Center on the
6.4-acre tract. Additionally, as stated in the applicant's Letter of Intent, they also wish to include
language outlining standards for potential future minor amendments to the PUD, such as this
amendment. Nelson spoke to the location of the {property, noting that the subject property is located
within the Summerset Planned Unit Development, South of Ronald Reagan, east of both Sun City Blvd
and Berry Creek and west of SH 195. The property is presently undeveloped but is located within the
larger Sun City community. The subject property has a future land use designation of Open Space and
Mixed Density Residential is currently zoned Residential with a Planned Unit Development (PUD)
overlay. Surrounding properties are generally Residential, with the land directly surrounding the
property being undeveloped.
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Nelson reviewed the approval criteria and established that it complies with 5 out of the 5 criteria
established in UDC section 3.06.030 for a Zoning Map Amendment. In addition to the rezoning criteria
and objectives established in UDC Section 3.06.040 for a Planned Unit Development (PUD), staff found
that the request complies with 4 out of the 6 approval criteria for a Planned Unit Development.
As required by the Unified Development Code, all property owners and registered neighborhood
associations within a 300-foot radius of the subject property were notified of the Zoning Map
Amendment request (530 notices), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun
Newspaper (August 21,2022) and signs were posted on -site. To date, staff has received 8 written
comments in favor, and 2 in opposition to the request.
Applicant is here to answer any Commissioner questions.
Chair Perthuis opened the floor to Commissioners for questions.
Commissioner Dickey asked if the amenity center would support the neighboring developments.
Peter Verdicchio, Applicant with SEC Planning, approached the podium to address the Commission and
spoke to the area's location within Sun City's landholdings and their recent decision to amend the PUD
due to the Woodside (sometimes called Madison) development. Verdicchio discussed adding amenities
and a golf cart crossing near Berry Creek.
Chair Perthuis opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forward.
Motion to approve Item BC as presented by Commissioner Dickey. Second by Commissioner Stanley.
Chair Perthuis opened the floor to Commissioners for discussion. No discussion.
Motion approved unanimously (6-0).
BD Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to amend the
Summit at Westinghouse PUD which consists of 72 acres within the BC Low Survey, No. 51 and to
amend zone F, approximately 6.00 acres, to allow an increase in self -storage square footage as well as
an amendment of the zone F development standards to require retail space and increased landscaping.
This site is generally located at 310 Westinghouse Road and is currently zoned Planned Unit
Development District (PUD), case - (2021-21-PUD) — Colleen Russell, Principal Planner
Colleen Russell presented the staff report and established that the property owner developed a Planned
Unit Development (PUD) that supported the development of a mixed -use community offering new
commercial and residential opportunities along Mays Street. The adopted PUD established use
restrictions within the proposed General Commercial (C-3) areas, established development standards
that allowed for vertical mixed -use in addition to the mixture of uses across the proposed development.
The PUD allowed for a phased development approach while maintaining flexibility in building
placement, open space/trails, and traffic flow. The Development Plan requests an increased footprint
for Zone F, which has an existing square footage of 180,000 sq. ft. The applicant wishes to increase the
footprint by 74,000 square feet, such that 250,000 sq. ft will be used for self -storage and an additional
4,000 square feet for retail.
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Russell reviewed the approval criteria and established that staff found that it generally does not comply
with the criteria established in UDC Section 3.06.030 fora Zoning Map Amendment. In addition to the
rezoning criteria, staff has reviewed the request and determined that the proposed request complies
with the criteria and objectives established in UDC Section 3.06.040 for a Planned Unit Development
(PUD).
As required by the Unified Development Code (UDC), all property owners and registered neighborhood
associations within 300-feet of the subject property were notified of the request (19) notices mailed, a
legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun Newspaper (August 21, 2022) and 1
sign was posted on -site. As of the publication date of this report, staff has received 0 written comments
in favor and 0 in opposition of the request.
Chair Perthuis opened the floor to Commissioners for questions.
Commissioner Dickey asked what the plan for Zone D is. Russell established that the area is zoned C-3
Commercial, but the applicant has yet to say what will specifically be going in Zone D.
Curtis Steger (Applicant), Steger Bizzell Engineers, approached the podium to address the Commission
and clarified the fire separation for buildings, the location of the detention pond, and the deceleration
lane and construction progress on Boselli Way. Steger emphasized that Amendment 4 of the PUD was
approved in December by the Commission and they are asking for additional square footage in this
amendment. Steger also voiced concern about how the project's compliance with the UDC approval
criteria had changed between the last amendment and the current reading.
Chair Perthuis asked Steger to confirm that there was no plan for the other commercial portion of the
property. Steger confirmed, there was no plan for that area.
Chair Perthuis explained that because the proposed amendment changes the intended use of the
property, that is why the compliance with the approval criteria changed.
Commissioner Stanley asked what the proposed change for Area F is. Steger clarified that they are
asking for 74,000 square feet of additional area. commissioner Stanley asked if they were cutting
anything else out. Steger established that they are not changing anything other than reducing some uses
in other areas of the property. They can build storage by right in Zone F but are asking for the additional
square footage to make the project more feasible.
Commissioner Dickey asked what they are currently entitled to under the current PUD and what is built
so far. Steger established that the PUD is currently entitled to 180,000 square feet of gross floor area in
Zone F. There is about 140,000 square feet currently built.
Chair Perthuis asked staff if the 80% impervious cover indicated in the staff presentation is an already
existing condition of the PUD. Russell confirmed that it is an existing condition of the PUD.
Chair Perthuis also commented that the original development plan for this section of Georgetown had
an emphasis on employment centers and asked if the City goal for employment centers is being met.
Travis Baird acknowledged that there are projects throughout the city that have gone more towards
employment centers than initially anticipated, which could be considered to offset the City's overall
employment center goal. However, those employment centers are dispersed throughout the city not
only to meet a goal, but also to provide balance for impacts on infrastructure such as roadways and
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wastewater, and to reduce distances between centers of employment and residential centers. The
Westinghouse corridor is not seeing the comprehensive plan development that we had anticipated in
the 2030 Plan. Chair Perthuis asked if the portion of the property that is not built can be held to
employment center designation standards. Baird explained that this PUD amendment would not require
any formal rezoning, but from a staff analysis standpoint, it is a rezone since they are looking to intensify
a single proposed use within the zone. That is why the staff analysis looks so different from the last time
the PUD was analyzed.
Commissioner Dickey asked if staff is seeing a timing issue in the commercial development near MF?
Baird acknowledged that retail development has lagged behind other kinds of development within the
City, and we would Like to see commercial areas develop more organically around residential areas. The
same could go for infrastructure improvements, and it does seem to be a timing issue.
Chair Perthuis opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Motion to approve Item BD by Commissioner Dickey. Second by Commissioner Stanley
Chair Perthuis opened the floor to Commissioners for discussion.
Chair Perthuis commented that we will likely see more applications for self -storage and car washes in
the area, and this is a chance to bundle those uses together and have it concentrated in one area.
Commissioner Stanley commented that the PUD projects that the Commission has been seeing recently
seem to be trying to get around the UDC, and he will no longer recommend approval for those kinds of
projects and amendments. Baird clarified that in a base zoning situation, self -storage usually requires a
Special Use Permit, which can have conditions placed on it.
Motion approved unanimously (6-0).
BE Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 3.957
acres in Lots 1 and 2 Loper-Seebock Subdivision from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the Office
(OF) zoning district, for the property generally located at 4219 Williams Drive (2022-8-REZ). Patrick
Collins, Senior Planner
Patrick Collins presented the staff report and established that the applicant is requesting a Zoning Map
Amendment (Rezone) to Office for Lots 1 and 2 of LoperSeebock Subdivision. The Lots are currently
zoned "AG". The applicant (The Wesleyan) intends to use the existing buildings on the Lots as office to
support its senior living operations. Collins spoke to the location of the property, noting that Lots 1 and
2 have frontage on Williams Drive, and are approximately 500 feet South of La Paloma Drive. Its existing
use is Agricultural/Residential with a 'Home -Based' Business (dog grooming). There is the normal
vegetation on the lots. The rest of the site is mostly cleared with some vegetation along the northern
portion of the property. There are multiple structures on each lot and one shared driveway. The subject
property has a Neighborhood Future Land Use designation and is currently zoned Agriculture. The area
is characterized by Williams Drive, a Major Arterial, surrounding uses within the area are General and
Local Commercial and High -Density Multi -Family, as well as Residential Single -Family in the ETJ.
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Collins reviewed the approval criteria and noted that staff has reviewed the proposed rezoning request
and has found that it complies with 5 of the 5 the criteria established in UDC Section 3.06.030 for a
Zoning Map Amendment.
As required by the Unified Development Code, all property owners and registered neighborhood
associations within a 300-foot radius of the subject property were notified of the Zoning Map
Amendment request (37 notices), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun
Newspaper (August 21, 2022) and 2 signs were posted on -site. To date, staff has received 0 written
comments in favor, and 3 in opposition to the request.
Chair Perthuis opened the floor to Commissioners for questions.
Chair Perthuis asked for confirmation that 50% of the area is zoned as AG north of Williams and
commented that that seems like a lot of AG zoning in the ratio. Baird clarified that some of the map
captures the ETJ.
Commissioner Dickey asked if there was a future plan for the site. Applicant answered that they are
planning on moving into a house on the property.
Chair Perthuis opened the public hearing.
Michael Williams, 516 West Esperada Dr., approached the podium to address the Commission and
voiced his concern about the vagueness of the proposal, as well as the building heights and timeline of
the project. Williams asks for more information to be provided to nearby residents on the intended use
of the property.
Trish Aken, who lives next door to Michael Williams, approached the podium to address the
Commission. Her property backs up to the Seebok property and agrees that neighboring residents have
been told very little about the intention for the two acres adjacent to that property. Aken voiced
concern and confusion regarding the current zoning of the property and what future uses are planned
there. Aken would like more information on the plan for the rest of the property.
Jim Cummins, 1978 S. Austin Ave, with Steger Bazzell, approached the podium to address the
Commission and offered clarification on building guidelines for the development of property that exist
within the city limits. The intention is to use the two buildings on the property as office space.
Chair Perthuis clarified that this hearing is only considering amending the zoning map and does not
require a site plan or concept plan. When the property was annexed into the City Limits, its base zoning
is Agriculture. By zoning this office, there will be stricter guidelines than properties near it in the ETJ.
Chair Perthuis closed the public hearing.
Motion to approve Item BE by Commissioner Stanley. Second by Commissioner Dickey.
Chair Perthuis opened the floor to Commissioners for discussion. No discussion.
Motion approved unanimously (6-0).
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BF Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 11.707
acres in the Clement Stubblefield Survey, from the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district to the
Office (OF) zoning district, for the properties generally located at 1100 W 17th Street (2022-9-REZ).
Patrick Collins, Senior Planner
Patrick Collins presented the staff report and established that the applicant is requesting to rezone 11.7
acres from the Residential Single Family (RS) zoning district to the Office (OF) zoning district. The
adjacent parcels will have RS and C-3 occupying the frontage along Scenic Drive and will have C-3, C-1
and RS to the South and East. The parcel has frontage on W 17th Street, and Scenic Drive. Its existing use
is Office (with Offices for Georgetown ISD Custodial Services), and the subject property has an
Employment Center Future Land Use designation and is currently zoned Residential.
Collins established that staff has reviewed the request in accordance with the Unified Development
Code (UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has determined that the proposed rec lest complies with 5
of the 5 criteria established in UDC Section 3.06.030 for a Zoning Map Amendment.
As required by the Unified Development Code, all property owners and registered neighborhood
associations within a 300-foot radius of the subject property were notified of the Zoning Map
Amendment request (36 notices), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun
Newspaper August 21, 2022 and 2 signs were posted on -site. To date, staff has received 0 written
comments in favor, and 0 in opposition to the request.
Chair Perthuis opened the floor to Commissioners for questions.
Commissioner Stanley asked if TRG has been briefed on this zoning amendment. Collins confirmed that
yes, they were notified.
Commissioner Allen asked if there would ever be any access along 19th street. Baird established that 191h
street is identified as a Street Stub in our code, and the applicant was made aware of that in their pre -
application meeting. The applicant needs to amend that plan in the site plan phase. Chair Perthuis asked
if they would be required to connect with 19th street. Baird established that engineering would weigh in
on if an extension through the site to 19th street is appropriate.
Chair Perthuis opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Motion to approve Item BF by Commissioner Tiland. Second by Commissioner Allen.
Chair Perthuis opened the floor to Commissioners for discussion.
Motion approved unanimously (6-0).
BG Consideration of a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 2.72 acres
within the David Wright Survey Abstract No. 13 & Rocky Hollow Est. Unit 2 Block B, Lot 4, from TF
(Two -Family) to ( MF-2) Multi -family located at 3701 Buffalo Springs Trail. — Colleen Russell, Principal
Planner
Colleen Russell presented the staff report and established that the applicant is requesting a zoning
change from TF (Two -Family) to MF-2- (Multi -family). The minimum lot size for MF-2 is 2 acres. This
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request is on 2.7 acres. The proposed use for this land, if rezoned, would be an apartment complex for
the community. The property is located north of Williams Drive and west of Lake Way Drive. The
location is closest to Wagon Wheel Trail. The property address is 3701 Buffalo Springs Trail. There are no
trees, slope, streams associated with this area. Emerald Springs Park is at the back of the property.
Russell reviewed the approval criteria and established that Staff has reviewed the request in accordance
with the Unified Development Code (UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has determined that the
proposed rezoning does not meet 3 out of the 5 criteria regarding the Comprehensive Plan and the UDC
requirements for Section 5.0.
As required by the Unified Development Code (UDC), all property owners and registered neighborhood
associations within 300-feet of the subject property were notified of the request (38 notices mailed), a
legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun Newspaper (August 21, 2022) and
1 sign was posted on -site. As of the publication date of this report, staff has received 0 written
comments in favor and 2 in opposition of the request.
Chair Perthuis opened the floor to Commissioners for questions.
Chair Perthuis asked if it is feasible to include fire access. Baird explained that the granting of fire access
would require an easement or property transfer from the parkland, which would require a referendum
by the voters.
Chair Perthuis asked for clarification on setbacks and building heights for MF-1 versus MF-2 zoning.
Russell confirmed that MF-2 zoning allows for more height than MF-1, but the setbacks are also greater.
Baird clarified that the setback limitations on MF-2 zoning leads to a similar density to MF-1.
Commissioner Dickey asked if the they are able to get the density they want under the current zoning of
TF.
Applicant approached the podium to address the Commission and clarified that they are asking to
rezone the property from TF and RS to MF-2, which will allow a building height of 45 feet. She spoke to
the topography of the property and the limitations that it put on their design, especially concerning the
height of the planned building. She spoke to the potential traffic impacts on surrounding roads, the
neighboring apartments, which are similar to what's planned for this property, and established that they
are only able to get one fire access.
Chair Perthuis asked for clarification on what kind of developments this property backs up to. Russell
confirmed that this property backs up to a park and other multi -family residential units.
Chair Perthuis opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Motion to approve Item BG by Commissioner Dickey. Second by Chair Perthuis.
Chair Perthuis opened the floor to Commissioners for discussion.
Chair Perthuis commented that this project has plenty of buffer between any surrounding residential
developments and is situated in an area with other similar projects, so the character of the
neighborhood will not change.
Motion approved unanimously (6-0).
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BH Discussion Items:
Updates and Announcements (Sofia Nelson, Planning Director)
Update from other Board and Commission meetings
The McCoy PUD, which is seeking to redevelop the old McCoy Middle School site, was approved at City
Council upon first hearing.
Sofia sent information to the Commission for a workshop on Sam Houston land use.
Public Notice interactive GIS map is coming. Baird provided clarification regarding the residents who did
not receive public notices about one of the cases tonight. At the time the notices were generated, those
properties were still under the builder's name. Signs and notices in the newspaper are used to mitigate
whenever this happens.
Commissioner Dickey asked if there is a transportation map of some kind to be shared. Baird said that
the best map for the overall transportation plan is the executive summary, which he will send out to
Commissioners
Reminder of the September 20, 2022, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in Council Chambers
located at 510 W 9th St, starting at 6:00pm.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Stanley. Second by Chair Perthuis.
Motion approved unanimously (6-0).
The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
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