HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 09.20.2022City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Courts and Council Building, located at 510 W. 9th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
Commissioners Present: Chere Heintzmann, Vice -Chair; Mike Tiland; Tim Haynie; Stephen Dickey;
Alternate Commissioners Present: Alternate Michael Price; Alternate Scott Allen
Commissioners Absent: Travis Perthuis, Chair; Doug Noble; Chris Stanley
Alternate Commissioners Absent: Alternate Jim Salyer; Alternate Colin McGahey
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director; Lua Saluone,
Utility Engineer; Olivia Beams, Associate Planner; Haley Webre, Associate Planner; Grant White, Planner
I; Ryan Clark, Planner II; Patrick Collins, Senior Planner; Jessica Lemanski, Planning Specialist
Vice -Chair Heintzmann 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 September 6, 2022 regular
meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission --Jessica Lemanski, Planning Specialist
C Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item application
for a Traffic Impact Analysis, consisting of approximately 120.75 acres in the Addison, Wm. Survey,
AW0021, generally located at SE Corner of Sam Houston Ave & Maple St to be known as Core Hughes
(2022-16-TIA) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
D Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Preliminary Plat, consisting of approximately 33.26 acres out of the Williamson Roberts
Survey, Abstract No. 524 located in Williamson County, Texas, generally located at 200 FAIRWAY LN to
be known as Hidden Oaks at Berry Creek, Phase 2 and 3 (2022-10-PP) — Colleen Russell, Principal Planner
E Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Preliminary Plat, consisting of approximately 51.055 acres in the William Addison
Survey, Abstract No. 21 and the Lewis J. Dyches Survey, Abstract No. 2 , generally located at 1951 FM
1460 to be known as Keystone Georgetown Preliminary Plat (2022-16-PP) — Patrick Collins, Senior
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 38.87 acres in the Isaac Donagan Survey
Abstract No. 178, Williamson County, Texas, generally located at West of D.B Wood Dr. and South of W.
Hwy. 29 off Riverstone Dr. to be known as Riverstone Phase C (2022-25-PP) — Colleen Russell, Principal
Planner
G Consideration and possible action to approve application for Construction Plans, consisting of
approximately 34.41 acres in the Thompson J. Survey AW0608, generally located at Blue Blaze Trl and
Wandering Path to be known as Wolf Ranch West Section 4G (2022-5-CON) — David Munk, PE, and Lua
Saluone, Utility Engineering
Travis Baird and Lua Saluone approached the podium and requested Item G be changed to disapprove
due to a typographical error in the agenda caption where the item should have been recommended to
be disapproved. The documents attached to the item in the agenda are correct and reflect that there
are still comments that need to be addressed by the applicant.
Motion to disapprove Item G by Commissioner Dickey. Second by Commissioner Tiland.
Motion approved unanimously (6-0).
H Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item application
for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 52.41 acres in the Joseph Thompson Survey Abstract
No. 608, generally located at Greenview Parkway to be known as Parkside on the River Phase 2 Sections
5 and 6 (2022-18-CON) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item application
for Construction Plans, consisting of approximately 63.6 acres in the F. Foy Survey, generally located at
32300 Ronald Reagan Blvd to be known as Sun City Telegraph Ln. (2022-31-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 20.2 acres in the F. Foy Survey, generally located at
32300 Ronald Reagan Blvd to be known as Sun City Neighborhood 88 (2022-32-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 52.5639 acres in the Stubblefield, C. Survey AW0558
AW0558, generally located at Wolf Ranch Regional Trail to be known as Wolf Ranch Regional Trail —
Phase II (2022-35-CON) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
L Consideration and possible action to approve application for Construction Plans, consisting of
approximately 59.0 acres in the Chas H. Delaney Survey, A-181, generally located at 10128 RM 2338 to
be known as Parmer Ranch Phases 5A, 6 and 7 (2021-44-CON) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility
Engineering
M Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Preliminary Final Plat Combo, consisting of approximately 24.326 acres in the Lewis
Dyches Survey No. 2, Abstract No. 180, generally located at 3004 South Austin Avenue to be known as
Loram Subdivision (2022-13-PFP) — Patrick Collins, Senior Planner
N Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application fora Preliminary Final Plat Combo, consisting of approximately 0.61 acres in the D. Wright
Survey Abstract No. 13, generally located at 4235 Williams Drive to be known as Westlake Dermatology -
Georgetown (2022-19-PFP) -- Colleen Russell, Principal Planner
O 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 13.074 acres in the David
Wright Survey, Abstract No. 13, generally located at Velocity Drive and Titan Drive to be known as
Schunk Xycarb Technology (2022-16-PFP) — Ryan Clark, Planner II
P Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Preliminary Final Plat, consisting of approximately 7.970 acres in the W. Roberts
Survey, Abstract No. 524, generally located at 3930 Shell Road to be known as Shell Road & SH 195
Subdivision (2020-17-PFP)—Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director
Q Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Final Plat, consisting of
approximately 43.875 acres in the C. Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 558 and in the Joseph Thompson
Survey, Abstract No. 608, generally located at Spring Gulch Lane to be known as Wolf Ranch West,
Section 2G (2021-53-FP) — Ryan Clark, Planner II
R Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Final Plat, consisting of
approximately 19.438 acres in the Joseph Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 608, generally located at
Highway 29 Georgetown, TX 78628 to be known as Wolf Ranch West, Section 5 (2021-87-FP) — Ryan
Clark, Planner II
S Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 40.12 acres in the out of the Chas H. Delaney
Survey, Abstract No. 181, Williamson County, Texas generally located at the southeast corner of Ronald
Reagan Blvd. and RM 2338 to be known as Parmer Ranch, (2020-54-FP) — Colleen Russell, Principal
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 18.545 acres out of the William Roberts Survey,
Abstract No. 524, generally located South of Shell Road between SH 195 and FM 2338 to be known as
Woodfield Preserve Condo Lot (2022-17-FP) -- Grant White, Planner
U Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for an Amending Plat, consisting of approximately 10.041 acres in the Williams Roberts
Survey, Abstract No. 524 consisting of Lots 51 and 52 , generally located at 141 and 131 Logan Ranch
Road to be known as Amending Plat of Lots 51 and 52 Logan Ranch Section 1 (2022-39-FP) — Colleen
Russell, Principal Planner
Travis Baird approached the podium and established that the posted agenda packet does not have the
correct attachments. Staff is still requesting disapproval for the item but wanted to provide
transparency to the Commission.
Motion to disapprove Item U by Commissioner Tiland. Second by Commissioner Allen.
Motion approved unanimously (6-0).
V Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 24.951 acres in the B. Eaves Survey Abstract 216,
generally located south of the intersection of BCH Way and SH 195 to be known as Avilla Berry Creek
Highlands (2022-42-FP) — Patrick Collins, Senior Planner
W Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 70.02 acres in the Lewis P. Dyches Survey,
Abstract No. 171, generally located at 1006 Rocky Hollow Creek Drive to be known as Sun City
Neighborhoods Sixty -Six and Ninety -Two (2022-46-FP) — Patrick Collins, 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 22.833 acres in the D. Wright Survey, Abstract
No. 13, generally located at 1805 Titan Drive to be known as Titan NorthPark 33 II, Phase 2 (2022-49-FP)
--Ryan Clark, Planner II
y Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for Final Plat, consisting of approximately 3.066 acres in the Porter N. Survey, Abstract No.
497 generally located at 2005 Rivery Blvd to be known as Rivery Crossing, Phase 2 (2022-57-FP) -- Patrick
Collins, Senior Planner
Z Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the in application
for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 35.43 acres in the 1. Donagan Survey, Abstract No. AW0178,
generally located at 3313 W SH 29 to be known as Riverstone Phase A (2022-59-FP) -- Colleen Russell,
Principal Planner
AA Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item application
for a Stormwater Permit, consisting of 7.62 acres in the Berry, J. Survey Abstract No. 51 AW0051,
generally located at 2910 FM 971 to be known as Platinum Resort Assisted Living (2022-14-SWP) — David
Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
AB Consideration and possible action to approve 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
AC Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item application
for a Stormwater Permit, consisting of 75.226 acres in the D. Wright Sur. AW0013 AW0013, generally
located at 1809 Titan Dr. to be known as Titan NorthPark35 VI (2022-19-SWP) — David Munk, PE, and Lua
Saluone, Utility Engineering
AD Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item application
for a Stormwater Permit, consisting of Tract 1 and 2 of the MJ Garcia League Abstract No. 246, generally
located at 900 FM 972 to be known as GTX Phase II (2022-20-SWP) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone,
Utility Engineering
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 0.02 acres in the Wolf Ranch Block
A Lot 2 Resubdivison, generally located at 1013 W University Ave Unit 99 to be known as Tesla EV
Charging Equipment Installation (2020-1-SDP) -- Grant White, Planner
AF Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Site Development Plan,
consisting of approximately 17 acres in the J. Fish Survey, Abstract No. 232, generally located at 3601 DB
Wood Drive to be known as Lake Water Treatment Plant, Phase IV Expansion (2021-46-SDP) — Colleen
Russell , Principal Planner
Travis Baird approached the podium and explained that staff is requesting Item AF be pulled from the
consent agenda due to a typographical error in the approval criteria portion of the staff report. The
other documents attached to the item in the agenda are correct and staff is still requesting this item be
approved.
Motion to approve Item AF by Commissioner Dickey. Second by Commissioner Allen.
Motion approved unanimously (6-0).
AG Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Minor Revision to a Site
Development Plan, consisting of approximately 1.272-acre tract of land in Lot 9, Blue Bonnet Plaza
Subdivision generally located at 1309 West University Avenue Georgetown, TX 78628 to be known as
Dutch Bros Coffee (2021-68-SDP) —Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director
AH Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of Lots 1 and 2, Dicotec Subdivision, David Wright
Survey, Abstract No. 13, generally located at 4407 Williams Drive to be known as Crown Castle "The
Barn" Tower Expansion (2022-3-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 5.888 acres in the Stubblefield, W.
Survey, Abstract No. 556, generally located at 2005 Patriot Way to be known as Lawhon Lift Station and
Forcemain (2022-6-SDP) —Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director
A! 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 23.62 acres in the Anthony
Flores Survey, Abstract 235 and N. Porter Survey, Abstract No. 497, and William Addison Survey,
Abstract No. 21, generally located at 1101 N College St to be known as City of Georgetown Transfer
Station - Fuel Farm Reconstruction (2022-10-SDP) — Patrick Collins, 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 2.11 acres known as Rivery Phase 1
Block B Lot 1 Replat (Block B Lot 1B Replat), Block B, Lot 1D, generally located at 1431 Rivery Blvd to be
known as HOME2 SUITES - GEORGETOWN (2022-31-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 32.679 acres in the David Wright
Survey, Abstract No.13, generally located at 1809 Titan Drive to be known as Titan NorthPark35 VI
(2022-34-SDP) — Ryan Clark, Planner II
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 4.48 acres known as Lot 2-13,
Chapriel Place, generally located at 4829 WILLIAMS DR to be known as Ascalon Medical Office Park
(2022-S4-SDP) -- Grant White, 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 5.36 acres tract of land in Lot 4,
Parmer Ranch Addition Phase 11, generally located at 10128 RM 2338 Georgetown, TX 78628 to be
known as Parmer Ranch Amenity Center (2022-59-SDP) — Grant White, 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 0.613 acres in the 0.613 acres in
the D. Wright Survey Abstract No.13, generally located at 4235 Williams Dr. to be known as Westlake
Dermatology - Georgetown (2022-60-SDP) -- Colleen Russell, Principal 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 5.815 acres in the Lewis Dyches
Survey, Abstract No. 180, generally located at 205 Rabbit Hill Rd to be known as ABC Supply (2022-63-
SDP) -- Ryan Clark, Planner II
AQ Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the application for a
Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 3.36 acres in the Lot 1 Block l of University Vista,
generally located at 2701 University Ave to be known as University Avenue Retail and Storage (2022-66-
SDP) -- Colleen Russell, Principal Planner
AR Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree Pruning Permit,
for the property located at 121 Silverwood Trail, bearing the legal description of Section 3, Ph Wolf
Ranch West (2022-32-HT) — Rachel Hagan, Landscape Planner
AS Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree Pruning Permit,
for the property located at 116 Anejo Bluff Court bearing the legal description of Lot 30, Block S, Phase 2
Section 2 (2022-30-HT) — Rachel Hagan, Landscape Planner
AT Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree Pruning Permit,
for the property located at 121 Three Oaks Lane, bearing the legal description of Lot 4, Block E, Wolf
Ranch West Sec 1BG (2022-44-HT) — Rachel Hagan, Landscape Planner
AU Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree Pruning Permit,
for the property located at 124 Three Oaks Lane, bearing the legal description of Lot 14, Block D, Wolf
Ranch West Sec 1BG (2022-45-HT) — Rachel Hagan, Landscape Planner
AV Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree Removal Permit,
for the property located at 1405 Scenic Oaks, bearing the legal description of Hidden Oaks at Berry
Creek Ph1, Block H, Lot 23 (2022-58-HT) — Rachel Hagan, Landscape Planner
AW Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree Pruning Permit,
for the property located at 3512 Mercer RD, bearing the legal description of WOLF RANCH WEST
SECTION 2 PHASE 2, BLOCK M, Lot 13 (2022-59-HT) — Rachel Hagan, Landscape Planner
AX Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree Pruning Permit,
for the property located at 229 South Park Vista, bearing the legal description of WOLF RANCH WEST
SECTION 1BG, BLOCK J, Lot 3 (2022-60-HT) — Rachel Hagan, Landscape Planner
AY Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Heritage Tree Pruning Permit, for the property located at 2517 Wooded Run Trl,
bearing the legal description of Lot 94 Block R Section 13 Oaks at San Gabriel, (2022-62-HT) — Rachel
Hagan, Landscape Planner
AZ Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Heritage Tree Pruning Permit, for the property located at 2804 Wooden Run Dr,
bearing the legal description of OAKS AT SAN GABRIEL SECTION 13, BLOCK X, Lot 5, ACRES 0.155 (2022-
63-HT) — Rachel Hagan, Landscape Planner
BA Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree Removal Permit,
for the property located at 1220 Terrace View Dr, bearing the legal description of Lot 5, Block O, Oaks at
San Gabriel (2022-64-HT) — Rachel Hagan, Landscape Planner
BB Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree Pruning Permit,
for the property located at 29600 Ronald W. Reagan Blvd, bearing the legal description of 12.347 acres
Lot 1 Phase 2 Section 2, Highland Village (2022-66-HT) — Rachel Hagan, Landscape Planner
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda by Commissioner Tiland. Second by Commissioner Allen.
Motion approved (5-0) with 1 Commissioner abstaining (Commissioner Haynie).
Note: Action on items pulled from the consent agenda were addressed individually at this point in the
meeting but are noted under each of the items above.
Legislative Regular Agenda
BC Public Hearing and possible action on a request to zone, upon annexation, a 92.248-acre tract
out of F. A Hudson Survey, Abstract 295 and the J. Powell Survey Abstract 491, to a Planned Unit
Development with the Business Park (BP) and Industrial (IN) base zoning districts, for the property
generally located at 5501 S IH 35 (2021-19-ANX).
Sofia Nelson presented the staff report and established that the subject property is approximately
92.248 acres in size. The applicant is requesting the initial zoning to allow for a speculative large -format
industrial development and a strip of commercial uses along the IH-35 gateway corridor entering the
City of Georgetown. According to the Applicant's letter of intent (Exhibit 5), the intent of this Planned
Unit Development (PUD) is to allow for minor modifications to certain sections of the City of
Georgetown Unified Development Code (UDC) in order to develop a corporate campus style
development featuring business park and industrial building types around a central shared outdoor
amenity. This development is organized into two zones, Zone A (Industrial Zone) comprises a total of
approximately 72.973 acres to be developed with light industrial uses. Zone B (Business Park Zone). The
zone is approximately 20.228 acres and constitutes the front portion Property along IH-35 to be
developed with business park uses. The subject property is undeveloped and terrain slopes westward
from the center of the property toward the northbound frontage road of 135, with an elevation change
of approximately 40 feet. At the base of the slope, the property is encumbered with a portion of the
West Fork Smith Creek. The subject property is located in both the Edwards Aquifer Recharge and
Transition zones. The purpose of this PUD is to accommodate for a large-scale industrial warehouse
distribution center with general commercial supporting uses. Due to the mix of commercial, service and
industrial uses, this PUD has a base district of Industrial (IN) and Business Park (BP). The Industrial (IN)
zoning district is intended to provide a location for office, warehouse and distribution, and permits
lighter industrial uses. Both base zoning districts allow for professional, business offices, commercial
sales and services, warehousing and distribution. The proposed PUD has focused on use certainty,
coordination and reduction of driveways, buffering of the most intense and heavier parts of the
development and the provision of amenities within the development.
Nelson reviewed the approval criteria and established that staff has reviewed the proposed rezoning
request and has found that it complies with 4 of 5 of the criteria, and partially complies with 1 of 4 with
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 of 6 of the criteria, and partially complies with 1 of 6 the 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 (43 notices), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun
Newspaper on September 4th and 3 signs were posted on -site. To date, staff has received 0 written
comments in favor, and O in opposition to the request.
The Applicant is here and wishes to address the Commission.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann opened the floor to Commissioners for questions.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann asked if this is a concept for a speculative large format industrial development?
Nelson established that the concept plan and architectural design standards are locked in as part of the
PUD. The tenants that are to occupy those spaces are not confirmed yet.
Commissioner Tiland asked if the deviation from the PUD for the cornice details is the only element that
is more flexible for the applicant and if that is a common deviation. Nelson confirmed that it is a
common deviation for larger buildings, and staff is working to balance that with the architectural design
of the building to aid in the screening of mechanicals on the rooftop.
Commissioner Dickey asked if they are annexing all of Rabbit Hill Road from Westinghouse Road all the
way to their site. Nelson confirmed, yes. Commissioner Dickey asked if they are going to improve
Westinghouse Road. Nelson stated that immediately to the south of the property, the City is elevating
Rabbit Hill Road to collector level standard to support the increased traffic anticipated at the
Westinghouse intersection and will have improvements; However, there is a section that will not be
touched.
Nelson noted that the improvements to Rabbit Hill Road will be looked at as part of the Capital
Improvements Plan and overall Transportation Plan as the City goes through those plan updates.
Connor Tamlyn, Applicant with Bridge Investment Group, 2000 McKinney Ave, approached the podium
to address the Commission and established that the property has one connection to Rabbit Hill Road at
the City's request, and most of the traffic to and from the site will be from the IH-35 frontage road.
Rabbit Hill Road will be limited to car traffic, except in the case of emergency vehicles. The project's TIA
analysis is in progress, which may require further improvements to their section. Tamlyn explained that
the site's design is geared more towards a corporate campus and not a typical group of industrial
buildings to provide flexibility for a wide range of users. The site will feature office pods, on -site parking,
and shared amenities including a walking trail, pickleball courts, and an outdoor pavilion. The
development will be built in two phases, starting with construction of buildings 1,2,3, and 5, and all
buildings will be LEED certified.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann opened the floor to Commissioners for questions. No questions.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Motion to approve Item BC as presented by Commissioner Haynie. Second by Commissioner Dickey.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann 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 rezone
approximately 57 acres in the Mott J. Survey from AG — Agriculture to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
with a base zoning of Residential Single Family (IRS), Low Density Multifamily (MF-1) , High Density
Multifamily (MF-2) and Local commercial (C-1), for property generally located at the southeast corner of
Westinghouse Road and AW Grimes Blvd. (2022-2-PUD). Ryan Clark, Planner II
Ryan Clark presented the staff report and established that the applicant is seeking to acquire Planned
Unit District (PUD) zoning for the subject property. The proposed PUD would deviate from the Code in
many significant areas, including the dimensional standards for IRS and MF-2 as well as with
enhancements to landscaping and pedestrian facilities. The base zoning proposed for the project are
Local Commercial (C-1), High Density Multi -Family (MF-2), and Residential Single-Family(RS). The PUD
also proposes a 5.1 acres portion as a private parkland space that includes a wet pond for water quality
and detention. The subject property is currently undeveloped and primarily used for agriculture. There is
a dry creek that runs southeast from the midpoint of the Westinghouse Road boundary towards the
midpoint of the eastern boundary. There is a pond along this creek towards the eastern boundary. Most
of the property gradually slopes towards these two water features. The subject property is relatively
open and clear of dense vegetation beyond a grouping of trees around the pond as well as cluster of
trees along the southern boundary of the property. The subject property has a Community Center and
Mixed Density Neighborhood and is currently zoned Agriculture (AG). The portion of the property that
fronts FM 1460 is part of the Urban Corridor and the Gateway Overlay District. The Future Land Use
designations for the subject property are Community Center and Mixed Density Neighborhood.
Clark reviewed the approval criteria and established that staff has reviewed the proposed rezoning
request and has found that it complies with 3 of the 5 and partially complies with 2 of the 5 of 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 3 and
partially complies with 3 of the 6 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 (16 notices), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun
Newspaper (Sunday, September 4, 2022) and signs were posted on -site. To date, staff has received 0
written comments in favor, and 0 in opposition to the request.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann opened the floor to Commissioners for questions.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann clarified that the applicant is requesting 23 variances to the Code. Clark
established that there are a number of variances, but they are not necessarily all reductions; some
elements could be considered enhancements.
Commissioner Haynie asked if a fuel station requires C-3 zoning. Clark explained that most fuel stations
now require a Special Use Permit no matter the base zoning. The only zone that allows fuel stations and
carwashes by right is Industrial.
Mark Baker, Applicant with SEC Planning, approached the podium to address the Commission and
established that their company has an interest in transition and compatibility between multi -family and
commercial zones, and they had approached several commercial developers who advised that their plan
is aggressive in terms of access to the site, and they are intending the retail to be more of a
neighborhood service area. They have not determined any specific commercial users yet. The PUD was
designed so that residential buildings would be oriented to the street, and parking is prohibited between
the building and the street to provide more walkability. Pedestrian connections are provided throughout
the multi -family area to the commercial and retail area. Baker stated that they will probably not build to
the max building height of 54 feet, and their plans call for about 20-21 units per acre instead of the 32
units per acre mentioned in the staff report. Based on feedback from staff, expanded sidewalks are
utilized along the collector road instead of bike paths. The commercial area is planned to resemble a
more traditional retail depth, with landscape and gateway buffers along FM 1460, as required in the
UDC. Baker noted that a provision was added to the PUD to ensure each building has a 200 square foot
entry plaza, which is significant in comparison to the code requirements. Baker stated that staff had
advised they use TH - Townhome as a base district for the parcel labeled RS-TH, so the residential
standards would apply to front -loaded single-family units and townhome standards would apply to the
alley -loaded lots. Both areas are single family detached, but still architecturally compatible.
Commissioner Dickey asked if the applicant would object to a request to expand the buffer along
Westinghouse Road. Applicant stated that they could probably make that work.
Commissioner Allen voiced concern with Parcel 5, specifically in relation to the 25-foot buffer and no
commercial area to buffer between 1460 and Terravista and asks for a commitment on maximum
height.
Clark advised that the Commission can be specific with their conditions or more broad, and the applicant
can make their adjustments before presenting the PUD to City Council.
Commissioner Haynie asked the applicant if they would be okay with only building to two stories on the
south side where the site fronts FM 1460 and then graduate to three stories elsewhere on the site.
Applicant stated they can probably enlarge the building setback from FM 1460. Greg Angelo, Blackburn
Communities, approached the podium to address the Commission and suggested they increase the
setback along FM 1460 to provide more greenspace. Commissioner Allen commented that Terravista
HOA has not commented on the project, but he would be comfortable with an increased setback along
FM 1460. Vice -Chair Heintzmann asked if they would be comfortable with a 40-foot setback. Baker
replied that they can make a 40-foot setback work.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Motion to recommend approval of Item BD with the condition that the landscape buffer along
Westinghouse Road in the Residential Single -Family zone be increased to the same area in front of the
C-1 zone or that the setback along FM 1460 in Parcel 5 be increased to either 40 feet or require a
graduated height restriction with two story units along the roadway by Commissioner Dickey. Second
by Commissioner Price.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann opened the floor to Commissioners for discussion. No discussion.
Motion approved unanimously (6-0).
BE Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 16.898
acres in the John Berry Survey, Abstract 51, from the High -Density Multi -Family (MF-2) zoning district to
the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district, for the property generally located at FM 971 and SH
130 (2022-15-REZ). Ryan Clark, Planner II
Ryan Clark presented the staff report and established that the applicant is seeking to acquire Planned
Unit District (PUD) zoning for the subject property. The proposed PUD would deviate from the Code in
many significant areas, including the dimensional standards for RS and MF-2 as well as with
enhancements to landscaping and pedestrian facilities. The base zoning proposed for the project are
Local Commercial (C-1), High Density Multi -Family (MF-2), and Residential Single -Family (RS). The PUD
also proposes a 5.1 acres portion as a private parkland space that includes a wet pond for water quality
and detention. The subject property is currently undeveloped and primarily used for agriculture. There is
a dry creek that runs southeast from the midpoint of the Westinghouse Road boundary towards the
midpoint of the eastern boundary. There is a pond along this creek towards the eastern boundary. Most
of the property gradually slopes towards these two water features. The subject property is relatively
open and clear of dense vegetation beyond a grouping of trees around the pond as well as cluster of
trees along the southern boundary of the property.
Clark reviewed the approval criteria and established that staff has reviewed the proposed rezoning
request and has found that it complies with 3 and partially complies with 2 of the 5 of 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 3 and partially
complies with 3 of the 6 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 (16 notices), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun
Newspaper (Sunday, September 4, 2022) and signs were posted on -site. To date, staff has received 0
written comments in favor, and 0 in opposition to the request.
Applicant is present and wishes to address the Commission,
Vice -Chair Heintzmann opened the floor to Commissioners for questions.
Commissioner Dickey asked if there is an application for the area zoned AG — Agriculture to the west of
the property. Clark established that there is no application for that piece of land because it is owned by
Williamson County.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann asked if the site backs up to a residential single-family community. Clark
established that the property backs up to a rural single-family home that is not platted and has no street
frontage.
Ethan Harwell, Kimley-Horn Engineers, approached the podium to address the Commission and
established that Lenore Homes of Texas is the owner and developer of the property and is represented
by Steve Berkey this evening. Harwell established that they own a larger tract of land and envision this
portion as a piece of a larger project that they envision going up in 2 phases. The existing C-3 zone to the
north of the railroad would develop under that zone with the recent restrictions on auto -related uses in
the UDC. Harwell noted that the area is expected to develop as a relatively neighborhood -scale
development. The development will bring streets and utilities for lots to be ready for site development if
approved. The railroad that bisects their property is an active line used for research test purposes and is
not a typical freight line, and they are working with the railroad to make it a future crossing for a major
collector road. Harwell noted that the commercial areas to the north would be connected to a
traditional single-family development to the south and provide access to amenities. They plan to
dedicate land for a public park and construct their portion of the regional trail along the San Gabriel
River to the south. The major collector roadway that bisects the property is planned to be fully
constructed and serve as the primary entrance to the development. TxDOT has not provided service
roads along FM 130 and is unlikely to, so they plan to have a boundary wall to buffer that area, but it
limits the number of units they can feasibly put on the property. Taking the floodplain into account, they
are yielding 400 lots in the single-family portion.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann asked if they are anticipating direct access to the development from FM 130.
Harwell clarified that TOOT has restricted all access onto FM 130 and that major access will be taken
down the major collector road up to FM 971.
Commissioner Dickey asked where the collector road leads to. Clark established that the road heads
east, crosses the San Gabriel River, and connects with Patriot Way arterial road.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Motion to approve Item BE as presented by Commissioner Allen. Second by Commissioner Tiland.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann opened the floor to Commissioners for discussion. No discussion.
Motion approved unanimously (6-0).
BF Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for Multifamily,
Attached Dwelling Units in the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district on the property located at 4775
Williams Dr., bearing the legal description of 9.29 Acres in the J Fish Survey. (2022-10-SUP). Patrick
Collins, Senior Planner
Patrick Collins presented the staff report and established that Novak Brothers is requesting a SUP for
Multifamily, Attached Dwelling Units within the Local Commercial District to build 216 'Age- Restricted'
Senior Housing units on the site. Its existing use is Undeveloped -Local Commercial. The site is mostly
wooded with vegetation (trees, shrubs, etc.) along all sides of the property. The property has multiple
existing trees. The subject property has a Neighborhood Future Land Use designation and is currently
zoned C-1 Local Commercial zoning district. It is also in the Williams Drive Gateway and Scenic -Natural
Overlay districts.
Collins reviewed the approval criteria and established that staff has reviewed the request and
determined that the proposed request complies/partially complies with the criteria established in UDC
Section 3.07.030.0 for a Special Use Permit, and it complies with 4 out of 5 of 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 Special Use Permit
request. 32 notices, a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun Newspaper
September 4, 2022 and 2 signs were posted on -site. To date, staff has received 0 written comments in
favor, and 10 in opposition to the request.
Applicant is present to answer Commissioner questions.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann opened the floor to Commissioners for questions.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann asked if this is a senior living development. Collins confirmed yes.
Commissioner Haynie asked if units are for rent or sale? Collins established the units are for rent.
Jim Kramer and Cade Novak approached the podium to address the Commission and established that
Novak Brother Construction has completed several projects in the City, including the Sheraton Hotel and
surrounding restaurants at Rivery Park. Kramer noted that by right, they can build assisted living in this
zone without a SUP, but through market analysis determined that there is a gap in the market for age -
restricted senior housing. Through meetings with local HOAs and neighbors of the property, a
negotiated height limit of two stories for the units closest to the residential single-family homes and
three stories fronting Williams Drive was determined. They are also planning to place a detention pond
between their units and the existing senior housing and residential homes to allow for a bigger buffer
area. Novak explained that the parking requirement for senior housing is smaller because there are less
trips generated. Kramer established that they will be building Verde Vista to connect to the property in
the back, and this community will be gated with 10 amenities, which exceeds the UDC requirements.
Kramer noted that they could move their gate to allow access from one commercial area to the south
and the commercial area to the north. There are 1.1 parking spots per unit, with 65% one -bedroom
units and 35% two -bedroom units for a total of 216 units per unit. Due to the low parking ratio, the
property cannot be converted back to traditional multi -family. There will be an 8-foot aluminum fence, a
setback in compliance with the UDC, and protection for the heritage trees on the site.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann asked what age qualified residents to live there. Kramer established the age
restriction is 55+years old.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann opened the public hearing.
Robert Gibson, 30 Wildwood Dr., approached the podium to address the Commission and voiced his
concern that the project will increase traffic on Verde Vista Drive. Gibson stated that there are a lot of
cement and logging trucks speeding on Williams Drive, and he is concerned that Verde Vista will become
a construction thoroughfare to other sites. There are residents who take walks in the neighborhood and
are concerned with speeding trucks going by.
Mike Barnes, 30 Wildwood Dr., approached the podium to address the Commission and agreed with
Gibson's previous comments about traffic on Verde Vista. Barnes commented that he did not see a
speed limit sign on Verde Vista and regularly sees drivers going 35-45 mph. Gibson commented that
there seems to be an abundance of senior living complexes along Williams Drive, and the expansion of
Shell Road and DB Wood is concerning for traffic on Verde Vista.
Travis Wilkes, 1204 Walsh Ln., Round Rock, approached the podium to address the Commission and
established that he is the owner of the land and is planning on selling it to the applicant. Wilkes
explained that the road will not be financed by taxpayer money but will come out of their pocket
instead. There are plans to develop under C-1 Local Commercial to the north of the property and plans
for the road construction were submitted September 19"' to the City.
Bob Evans, 505 Caprock Canyon TH., approached the podium to address the Commission and
established that he is a Board member for the Heritage Oaks HOA and is representing the Verde Vista
HOA. Evans commented that it is unusual to see developers initiate the level of contact their HOAs have
seen in relation to this project, and he commends the Novak Brothers for their level of consideration
and communication. Evans noted that Novak has been very flexible with their design, and the open
space at the back of the building allows for a lower traffic impact that other potential developments.
Connie Porder, 3603 Sierra Dr., approached the podium to address the Commission and echoed
previous comments of concern about traffic impacts on Williams Dr.. Porder also voiced her concern
about the increase in the number of apartments and houses going in around her home and asks that the
Commission postpone the project.
Jim Embree, 4747 Williams Dr., approached the podium to address the Commission and mentioned that
the UDC calls for continuity between commercial properties adjacent and parallel with the property.
Embree asks that the Commission place a condition on their approval to provide connectivity to their
property to the south of the project.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann closed the public hearing.
Motion to approve Item BF with the condition the applicant provide connectivity across the front of
the site between the Embree property and the commercial properties to the north by Commissioner
Dickey. Second by Commissioner Tiland.
Vice -Chair Heintzmann opened the floor to Commissioners for discussion.
Motion approved unanimously (6-0).
BG Discussion Items:
Updates and Announcements (Sofia Nelson, Planning Director)
Travis Baird approached the podium and noted that they will soon have updates on the UDC diagnostic
work that staff has been working on.
Reminder of the October 4, 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 Haynie. Second by Commissioner Price.
Motion approved unanimously (6-0). The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Chere Heintzmann, ce-Chair Attes Steve IDkey, Secretary