HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 04.11.2023 CC-RMinutes of the City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Council and Court
Building, 510 W. 9th Street.
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Regularly scheduled meeting of the Georgetown City Council.
The following Members were in attendance: Josh Schroeder, Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs,
Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart
1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop
This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 2:00 p.m.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m.
1.A 88th Legislative Session Update
Presentation and update regarding the efforts and key legislation of the 88th Legislative
Session -- Ariel Traub, Intergovernmental Relations Manager
Traub presented the item and reviewed the Bill overview; 2022/23 Legislative schedule;
bills to watch including SB1110, HB2127/SB814, SB 149, SB 1787, and S132379; Shot
Clock bills including SB 494/HB 866, HB 14, and SB 1786; Public Facility Corporation
(PFC) bills including HB 2402, SB 2071, S6805; Disannexation bills including HB 2561,
HB 3053, and HB 1307; the City's efforts thus far; and legislative ambassadors.
General discussion among Council, including City Manager David Morgan and staff
regarding how disannexed properties would not lose their Georgetown address; the
relationship between City representatives and the legislators; where to send citizen
comments regarding concerns on house/senate bills; and improvements to shot clock
processes.
1.13 November 2023 General Obligation Bond Referendum Timetable
Presentation and discussion regarding the Texas November 2023 Bond Referendum
Timetable and potential debt funded project types for the FY24 Budget -- Laurie Brewer,
Assistant City Manager
Brewer presented and reviewed the background on the Animal Shelter, Parks Master Plan,
Recreation Center, Facilities Study; bonding considerations for partnerships; legislation
changes proposed; background on past general obligation bond elections results; dates of
prior presentations; considerations on proposed referendum; debt capacity model currently
in development; upcoming work sessions; and draft schedule.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding clarification on agreements with
Williamson County on joint projects; acquisition of parkland for future parks; how the bonds
would be separated out for different projects; need for clear communication with voters;
donation from Two Step Inn that will go towards the park improvements through the Friends
of the Park; considerations for programming future debt; how the County is also planning a
November Bond Election; County call for projects for a November 2023 transportation bond
election; and support for brining on a consultant for a bond election.
Charlotte McAlevey addressed the Council regarding the need for improvements to the
Bark Park for the sake of improving the sidewalk and a possible pet memorial.
1.0 Recap of DFW Site Visits re: Downtown Master Plan
Presentation and discussion regarding the Downtown Master Plan Site Visits to DFW
Metroplex -- Kim McAuliffe, Downtown & Tourism Director and Nick Wester, Design
Workshop
McAuliffe introduced the item and Wester presented and reviewed site visit notes from
Waxahacie, Bishop Arts District, Lower Greenville, McKinney, and Grapevine.
General discussion among Council, consultant, and staff regarding what public
transportation was provided by cities that were visited; positive Council feedback from
Councilmembers regarding the trip; and Council observations on the sites visited.
McAuliffe said that the downtown master plan survey received over 2,500 responses_
Mayor Schroeder recessed at 3:24 p.m. for a break and resumed the meeting at
3: 27 p.m.
1.D Update on Transportation CIP Projects and Future Planning
Presentation, update, and discussion regarding Transportation Capital Improvement
Projects and Future Planning -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager
Woolery introduced the item and Wesley Wright, Systems Engineering Director, reviewed
the status of the 2008, 2015, and 2021 Road Bond Projects including Southwestern Blvd.
020expansion; Williams Drive enhancements; Austin Avenue Bridges rehabilitation; Austin
Avenue Pedestrian bridges; Shell road widening; Rockride Lane widening; Westinghouse
Road improvements; Corridor C/Sam Houston extension; SE Inner Loop widening; SE Inner
Loop, Maple, Sam Houston continuous flow intersection, 1A Grade separation, and 113
Grade separation; Leander Road widening; and DB Road widening. He then reviewed the
projected 2021 Road Bond project costs; potential funding sources; future transportation
projects including SH-29 (Haven Lane to SH -130) widening; SH- 29 (Wolf Ranch to 1-35)
widening, FM 971 widening, and wolf Ranch Parkway widening; future project funding
options; future project priorities; and needed Council feedback.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding cost sharing with the County for the
SE Inner Loop, Maple, Sam Houston project; Council preferred the 1 B Grade separation for
the project; design already completed for Inner Loop widening project; increase in project
costs; how to determine future input on funding from Williamson County; Council was
generally supportive of staff proposed plans; clarification on what parts of the roads are
under the responsibility of TxDOT; and outreach efforts for public input on projects.
Mayor Schroeder recessed into Executive Session at 4:36 p.m.
2. Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Vernon's
Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to
action in the regular session.
2.A Executive Session 04.11.2023
Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on
which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda items. -
Litigation Update
Section 551.072 Deliberations about Real Property
- Deliberations concerning a requested exchange of real property with Rockride Ventures,
LLC, involving the exchange of a 4.039 acre tract of land owned by the City and located
near the intersection of Sam Houston Avenue and Rockride Lane, for a 3.23 acre tract of
land owned by Rockride Ventures, LLC, and located in the same area
- Deliberations regarding the purchase of a 59.41 acre, more or less, tract of land located
on FM 971 near the intersection of Toll 130 and IH 35 in Georgetown, Texas.
-1-35 and SE Inner Loop Property Acquisition
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project Stamper
Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters
- City Manager Annual Evaluation
2. Regular Session
This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:21 p.m.
&A Call to Order 04.11.2023
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Mayor
- Mayor Schroeder recognized Child Abuse Prevention Month with a proclamation.
Announcements
Action Out of Executive Session
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve a Purchase and Sale
Agreement with Jerry Gibson for the purchase of approximately 59.41 acres of land located
at 2915 FM 971, Georgetown, Texas, on the terms discussed in Executive Session and
authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City of
Georgetown.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron
Garland, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
4. Public Wishing to Address Council
On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can
be found on the table at the entrance to the Council Chamber. Clearly print your name and the
letter of the item on which you wish to speak and present it to the City Secretary on the dais,
prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward to speak when the Council considers
that item. Only persons who have delivered the speaker form prior to the meeting being called to
order may speak. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. If you wish to speak for
six minutes, it is permissible to use another requestor's granted time to speak. No more than six
minutes for a speaker may be granted. The requestor granting time to another speaker must also
submit a form and be present at the meeting.
On a subject not -posted on the agenda: An individual may address the Council at a regular City
Council meeting by contacting the City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to
the Tuesday meeting, with the individual's name and a brief description of the subject to be
addressed. Only those persons who have submitted a timely request will be allowed to speak.
Speakers will be given up to three minutes to address the City Council. The City Secretary can
be reached at (512) 931-7715 or cs@georgetown.org.
4.A Public Wishing to Address 04.11.2023
Mark Lyons would like to address the Council regarding support of housing for autistic
adults.
5. Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items which may be
acted upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order to
be discussed and acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
Mayor Pro Tern Pitts asked that Items 53 and 5.0 become first items on Legislative Regular
portion of the agenda.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve as presented with the
exception of Items 5.T and 5.U.
Motion Approved: 7 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland,
and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
5.A Council Minutes 03.28.2023
Consideration and possible action to approve the Council meeting minutes form the
meeting held on March 28, 2023 -- Roby Densmore, City Secretary
5.13 Library AV Contract
Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Felix Media Solutions, Inc.,
of Austin, Texas in the amount of $68,000 to upgrade the Library's audio and visual
equipment and capabilities, in an amount not to exceed $68,000.00 -- Sally Miculek,
Library Director
5.0 Ratification for Emergency Water Main Repair
Consideration and possible action to ratify the expenditure of $215,000.00 with Pro Dirt
LLC, of Georgetown, Texas, for the emergency repair of a sixteen (16) inch water main --
Isaac Conde, Water Service Tech Specialist, and Chelsea Solomon, Water Utility Director
5.D Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement for Exchange of Property with
Block 27, LLC
Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to the Purchase and Sale
Agreement for the Exchange of Real Property between the City of Georgetown and Block
27, LLC, which amendment would extend the duration of the City's review period under the
Purchase and Sale Agreement from April 15, 2023 to June 15, 2023 -- Jennifer Bettiol, CIP
Manager, and Andrew Culpepper, Senior Assistant City Attorney — Real Estate Services
5.E Resolution - TxDOT Closure of State Right -of -Way
Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Georgetown, Texas, authorizing the mayor to execute agreements with the Texas
Department of Transportation related to the temporary closure of state right of way related
to the Two Step Inn festival -- Lua Saluone, Transportation Manager
5. F NewGen Amendment
Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to an agreement with NewGen
Strategies and Solutions, LLC adding tasks in relation to a cost -of -service analysis and rate
design, increasing the not- to -exceed amount by $46,600.00, and extending the current term
by nine months -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utility
5.G LCRA Material Acquisition
Consideration and possible recommendation to continue utilizing the annual agreement for
LCRA Material Acquisition to purchase electric distribution, fiber, water, safety, and
substation materials, hardware, and tools for Fiscal Year 2023 from Techline Ltd. under
their contract with the Lower Colorado River Authority ("LCRX)Electric Material Acquisition
Program, not to exceed amount of $500,000.00 -- Daniel McReynolds, Electric Engineering
Manager
5.H Renewal and Ratification for Townsend Tree Service Company, LLC
Consideration and possible action to renew the annual Tree Trimming and Vegetation
Management Contract in the estimated amount not to exceed of $300,000.00 and to
approve the ratification for the expenditure of $158,129.99 spent between October 1,
2022 to September 30, 2023 for the First Renewal of the Agreement Townsend Tree
Service LLC -- Mike Westbrook, Electric Operations Manager
5.1 2023-1-ABD Abandonment of Waste Water Easement - Resolution
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution conditionally authorizing the
partial abandonment of a Waste Water Easement in the Joseph Mott Survey, Abstract 427
and the Calvin Bell Survey, Abstract 112, recorded in Document Number 2013101018 of the
Official Public Records of Williamson County, for the benefit of ORENDA EDUCATION, A
TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION upon conveyance of a Waste Water easement, and
to authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the abandonment -
- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Services Coordinator
5.J Disaster Declaration Extension for Winter Storm Mara
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to continue the Disaster
Declaration signed February 7, 2023 and extend it through May 9, 2023, and consenting
to its continuation for a period of more than seven days -- Christine Rogers, Emergency
Management Coordinator & Jack Daly, Assistant Public Works Director
5.K Central Texas Avionics, Inc. Lease
Consideration and possible action to approve the assignments and assumption of airport
facility lease between Central Texas Avionics, Inc and Brunner Aviation LLC -- Matthew
Sommerfeld, Airport Manager
51 Wakinyan Lawn and Tree Services Ratification
Consideration and possible action to ratify $71,820.00 of previous expenditures with
Wakinyan Lawn and Tree Service of Round Rock, TX for emergency debris cleanup in City
Right -of -Way due to Winter Strom Mara -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
5.M Incircle Management, Inc Ratification
Consideration and possible action to ratify $80,581 of pervious expenditures with Incircle
Management, Inc. of Westlake, TX for emergency debris cleanup in City Right -of -Way due
to Winter Strom Mara -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
5.N DIJ Construction Contract Renewal
Consideration and possible action to approve a renewal of the agreement with DIJ
Construction of Bertram, Texas for the annual Street Striping contract, in an amount not to
exceed $125,000.00 -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
5.0 Global Emergency Services Contract Amendment
Consideration and possible action to ratify an amendment to an Emergency General
Service Agreement with Global Emergency Services, LLC to extend the term of the
agreement and increase the cost from $1,600,000.00 to $2,000,000.00 due to ongoing
emergency conditions and higher than anticipated debris -- Eric Johnson, Public Works
Director
5.P Tetra Tech, Inc Contract Amendment
Consideration and possible action to ratify an amendment to an Emergency General
Service Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement and increase
the cost from $200,000.00 to $350,000.00 due to ongoing emergency conditions and higher
than anticipated debris -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
5.Q TXDOT Signal Takeover
Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute
agreements with Texas Department of Transportation for the operation and maintenance of
certain existing signals and for the reimbursement for the operation and maintenance of
traffic signals within Georgetown -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
5.R 2022-13-ANX - 1134 Bootys Crossing Georgetown - Municipal Service Agreement
Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Service Agreement with
MushroomLoaf LLC, for the provision of municipal services, upon annexation, to an
approximately .92 acres tract of land out of the David Wright Survey Abstract No. 13,
generally located at 1134 Bootys Crossing Road (2022-1 3-ANX) -- Cesar Acosta, AICP
Candidate, Neighborhood and Housing Manager
5.S Second Reading - 2022-22-REZ - Rezoning 505 W.8th Street
Second reading of an ordinance for a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 0.201
acres known as the South San Gabriel Urban Renewal Addition, Block M, Lot 2, from the
General Commercial (C-3) zoning district to the Residential Single-family (RS) zoning
district, for the property generally located at 505 W 8th Street (2022-22-REZ) -- Maddison
O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager
5.T Second Reading - 2022-15-ANX - 3520 IH 35
Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of a 20.68 acre tract out of
the John Berry Survey Abstract No. 51 with an initial zoning of High Density Multifamily
(MF-2) zoning district for the property located at 3520 1-35 (2022-15-ANX) -- Cesar Acosta,
Neighborhood & Housing Program Manager
This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda and became the first item on
Legislative Regular portion of the agenda.
Nelson read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding Future Land Use update, six areas
set to be reviewed as part of the Future Land Use update, and how the planned
wastewater line could impact those areas.
Amanda Brown representing the applicant was available to answer any questions.
After the motion was made Brown addressed the council regarding plans for the project
and property. She also asked for a postponement instead of a denial.
Nelson stated that postponement is allowed.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding reason for questioning the
application now; reasons to wait on making a decision versus acting now; amount of
development happening in this area currently; best course of action for tonight; and what
types of uses currently comply and could comply in the future.
This application was denied at P&Z and will take a super majority to approve.
Moved by Jake French; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve as presented.
Motion Failed Two -Thirds Vote: 4- 3
Voting For: Mike Triggs, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: Shawn Hood, Kevin Pitts, and Amanda Parr
5.0 Letter Agreement regarding Development of Property at 3520 Interstate 35
Consideration and possible action to approve a Letter Agreement with MCRT regarding
the development of property located at 3520 Interstate 35, Frontage Road, Georgetown,
Williamson County Texas and providing for the recordation of certain Restrictive
Covenants and Land Use Restrictions -- Skye Masson, City Attorney
This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda and became the second item on
the Legislative Regular agenda.
Skye Masson, City Attorney, noted that this item was connected to Item 53 so no action
was required since Item 5.T was not approved.
5.V Second Reading - 2022-17-ANX - 5411 Williams Drive
Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of a 1.06 acre tract out of
the Lot 1 Lakewood Drive Subdivision Cabinet CC, Slide 297 with an initial zoning of
General Commercial (C-3) zoning district for the property located at 5411 Williams Dr.
(2022-15-ANX) -- Cesar Acosta, Neighborhood & Housing Program Manager
5.W Second Reading amending Chapter 6.26 Titled "Pedicabs" of the Code of Ordinances
Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Georgetown, Texas amending Chapter
6.26, titled "Pedicabs" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown deleting
Section 6.26.230 to remove the sunset provision -- Cory J. Tchida, Chief of Police
5.X Second Reading - Franchise Agreement for Direct Propane
Second Reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter 14.06 of the Code of Ordinances relating
to utility franchises to establish a franchise agreement between the City of Georgetown and
Direct Propane Services -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Service Coordinator and Ariel Traub,
Intergovernmental Relations Manage
6. Legislative Regular Agenda
6.A Second Reading Water Conservation Measures and Drought Contingency Plan
Second reading of an Ordinance amending the City Code of Ordinances to add Chapter
1.15 "Administrative Hearings", and amend Chapters 13.15 "Water Conservation" and
13.16 "Drought Contingency Plan Regulations" -- Tiffany Diaz, Regulatory and
Conservation Manager
Diaz presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first
reading.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding lawn watering times based on
draught phase; how this items fulfills a State requirement that effects long term water
plans; current version of the ordinance only effects the City Limits, but future plan would
impact all of the Water Utility service area; general Council support of conservation
interest; and how the current version of the ordinance only effects the City limits, but future
changes could be proposed for all water customers.
Discussion after the amendment to the motion to allow those without sprinkler systems
more time to water their grass.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve to approve at presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 1
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron
Garland
Voting Against: Ben Stewart
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve to amend the timing on Stage
1 and Stage 2 watering for be from 7:00 p.m. to midnight, and midnight to 9:00 a.m.
Motion Approved: 6- 1
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, and Ron
Garland
Voting Against: Ben Stewart
6.B Resolution Updating Drought Contingency Plan
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution updating The City's Drought
Contingency Plan -- Tiffany Diaz, Regulatory & Conservation Manager
Diaz presented and noted that this item was required under Texas Water Code Chapter
11 and title 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 288. She then reviewed what was
important; current drought contingency triggers; why staff is using the Brazos River
Authority as a trigger; current Brazos River Authority triggers; and other changes.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding the need to update the Plan based
on the action taken on the prior item.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve with the changes to the timing
on Stage 1 and Stage 2 watering for be from 7:00 p.m. to midnight, and midnight to 9:00
a.m.
Motion Approved: 6- 1
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, and Ron
Garland
Voting Against: Ben Stewart
6.0 Second Reading - 2023-2-REZ - 401 Project
Second reading of an ordinance for a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 0.158
acres known as Shell Addition, NW Corner of Block 20 from Residential Single -Family (RS)
District to Two -Family (TF) District for the property located at 401 S. College Street (2023-2-
REZ) -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager
O'Kelly presented the item and reviewed the Location Map; Aerial Map; Future Land
Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; Mixed Density zoning designation explanation;
Zoning Map; Two -Family (TF) zoning designation explanation; how the application complies
and partially complies with all aspects of the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030; and
how public notifications were sent and to date staff has received 3 comments in favor and 4
comments in opposition. She added that at their March 7, 2023, meeting, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with a 6-1 vote; and at their
March 28, 2023 meeting, the City Council voted for approval of the request with a 5-2 vote.
O'Kelly read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding a pending Certificate of Occupancy
based on the approval of this item, and the reason the applicant is pursuing the change.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 5- 2
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: Jake French, and Ben Stewart
6.D First Reading - 2023-2-SUP - Habitat for Humanity - 502 W 21st Street
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Special Use Permit to allow
attached multifamily in the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district on the property
generally located at 502 W 21st Street., bearing the legal description of .949 Acres in the
Stubblefield Clement Survey, Abstract No. 235 (2023-2-SUP) -- Cesar Acosta, AICP
Candidate, Neighborhood & Housing Program Manager
Baird presented the item and reviewed Location Map; Aerial Map; TRG Neighborhood Plan
regarding Suburban Mixed Use; Zoning Map; Special Use Permit (SUP) zoning designation
explanation; how at the April 11, 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting the
application was approved with the condition of the design of the structure providing for no
more than two units per structure as generally shown on the proposed concept plan; how
the application complies with all aspects of the approval criteria for UDC Sections 3.07.030
and 3.06.030; how public notifications were sent and to date staff had received no
comments; and how at their April 4, 2023, meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the request with a 7-0 vote and previously mentioned condition.
Baird read the ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding the original application provided by
the applicant; and considering this type of development as a buffer between commercial
and residential.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:18 as there were no
speakers.
Moved by Amanda Parr; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron
Garland, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
6.E First Reading - 2023-1-CPA - North Old Town Future Land Use Map
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for an amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan Williams Drive Small Area Plan future land use map for the area within the boundaries
of the North Old Town Neighborhood Association generally east of Austin Avenue, west of
San Gabriel Park, North of the North Fork of the San Gabriel River and south of Commerce
Way (2023-1-CPA) -- Cesar Acosta, AICP Candidate, Neighborhood and Housing Manager
Acosta presented the item and reviewed the Location Map; Aerial Map; Zoning Map; Future
Land Use Overall Transportation Plan Map; Williams Drive Gateway Future Land Use;
public outreach completed; proposed changes from existing land use changes; and how the
application complies with all aspects of the approval guidelines for UDC Sections 3.04.030
and 3.04.030.B. He added that public notifications were sent and to date staff received 6
comments in favor and 2 in opposition; and how at their April 4, 2023, meeting, the Planning
& Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with a 7-0 vote.
Acosta read the Ordinance caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened the Public Hearing at 7:28 p.m.
Shelley Bland addressed the Council and voiced her support for the item. Cynthia
Conomos ceded her time to Jen Bradac, and Bradac voiced support for the item and
offered praise to staff and Council. Bradac also provided a history of the area and how
the residents support the item. Steve Whitfield and Rich Crowley each addressed the
Council and voiced their support of the item.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Deny as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 1
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland,
and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: Mike Triggs
6.F First Reading - 2022-1-PUD - Northpark 35 Commercial
Public Hearing and First Reading of an ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map
Amendment to rezone approximately 42.172 acres out of the David Wright Survey Abstract
No. 13 from the Agriculture (AG), zoning district to a Planned Unit Development District
(PUD) with a base zoning of General Commercial (C-3), High Density Multifamily (MF-2),
and Business Park (BP) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director
Baird presented the item and reviewed the Location Map; Aerial Map; Future Land
Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; Regional Center (RC) zoning designation
explanation; land use ratios for RC; Zoning Map; proposed site plan; proposed concept
plan; proposed deviation from Code and PUD standards; notable changes since previous
version of application; commercial uses; multi -family; industrial uses; how the application
complies, partially complies, or does not comply with the approval criteria for UDC Sections
3.06.030 and 3.06.040; current versus previous uses; site plan; and synopsis and key take-
aways of the application. He added that public notifications were sent and to date staff have
received zero comments; and at their April 4, 2023, meeting, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the request with a 7-0 vote.
Baird read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among council and staff regarding the future land use map and future
plans for road connections.
Sal Perdomo representing the applicant presented and reviewed the site plan concept.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. as there were
no speakers.
General discussion among Council and staff after the motion regarding unknown of
coming commercial uses, warehouse distribution, and how the application could be
changed for future consideration.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Deny as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 1
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland,
and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: Mike Triggs
Adjournment
Moved by Ron Garland; seconded by to Adjourn.
Motion Approved: 7 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and
Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
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