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Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
The Georgetown Planning and Zoning Commission met on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 6:00 PM at
Council and Court Building, 510 W. 9th Street.
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The following Members were in attendance:
Present were: Travis Perthuis, Doug Noble, Timothy E Haynie, Chere Heintzmann, Scott A
Allen, Stephen F Dickey
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Chair
Announcements
Action from Executive Session
1. Statutory 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 Session.
Moved by Doug Noble; seconded by Chere Heintzmann to Approve the consent
agenda minus items 1.G and 1.K.
Motion Approved: 6 - 0
Voting For: Travis Perthuis, Doug Noble, Timothy E Haynie, Chere Heintzmann, Scott A
Allen, Stephen F Dickey
Voting Against: None
1.A Meeting Minutes
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the July 18, 2023
meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission -- Jessica Lemanski, Planning Specialist
1.B 2023-2-TIA - Eastview Development
Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item
application for a Traffic Impact Analysis, consisting of approximately 35.557 acres,
32.805 acres,70.58 acres, and 82.01 acres in the W. Stubblefield Survey, Abstract 556,
generally located at SH 130 and SH 29 to be known as Eastview Development (2023-2-
TIA) — David Munk, PE, and Lua Saluone, Utility Engineering
1.0 2019-4-PP - Parmer Ranch
Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Preliminary Plat,
consisting of approximately 455 acres in the L.P. Dyches Survey and the C.H. Delaney
Survey, generally located at Northeast corner and Southeast corner of Ronald Reagan
Blvd. and RM 2338 to be known as Parmer Ranch (2019-4-PP) — Travis Baird,
Assistant Planning Director
1.D 2021-24-PP - Shepard's Village
Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Preliminary Plat, consisting of approximately 0.949 acres in the Clement
Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 235, generally located at 502 W 21 St to be known as
Shepherd's Village (2021-24-PP) — Ryan Clark, AICP, Senior Planner
1.E 2022-30-PP - Woodfield Preserve Preliminary Plat Phase 4 & 5
Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Preliminary Plat,
consisting of approximately 80.6 acres in the William Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 524,
generally located north of Shell Road between SH 195 & FM 338 to be known as
Woodfield Preserve Preliminary Plat Phase 4 & 5 (2022-30-PP) -- Grant White, AICP -
Planner
1.F 2022-31-PP - Junction at 1460
Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Preliminary Plat minor
revision, consisting of approximately 53.32 acres in the J. Mott Survey, Abstract No.
427 and approximately 2.26 acres in the B.C. Low Survey, Abstract No. 385 generally
located at 3001 FM 1460 to be known as Junction at 1460 (2022-31-PP) -- Grant White,
AICP - Planner
1.G 2023-5-FP - Parmer Ranch Ph 7
Consideration and possible action to approve with the conditions set forth in the item an
application for a Final Plat, consisting of approximately 18.96 acre acres in the Lewis P.
Dyches , generally located at on the north line of Ronald Reagan approx. 1,000 feet east
of South Parmer Ranch Boulevard to be known as Parmer Ranch Phase 7 (2023-5-FP) --
Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director, Current Planning
Travis Baird approached the podium to address the Commission and established that all
outstanding items set as conditions within this item have been met, and staff is now
requesting full approval.
Moved by Stephen F Dickey; seconded by Doug Noble to Approve Item 1.G with no
conditions.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Travis Perthuis, Doug Noble, Timothy E Haynie, Chere Heintzmann, Scott A
Allen, Stephen F Dickey
Voting Against: None
1.H 2O23-16-FP- Highland Village Phase II Commercial
Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Final Plat, consisting of
approximately 31.60 acres in the Lewis P. Dyches Survey, Abstract No. 171, generally
located at Williams Drive and Ronald Reagan Boulevard to be known as Highland
Village, Phase 2, Commercial (2023-16-FP) — Ryan Clark, AICP, Senior Planner
1.I 2022-75-SDP - Georgetown Living Building 3
Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 20 acres in the
Master Shell Road Condo, Unit 3, 16.67% Common Area Interest, generally located at
2700 Shell Rd to be known as Georgetown Living Building 3 (2022-75-SDP) - Diane
Johnson, Principal Planner
1.3 2022-84-SDP - Parkside on the River Phase 2 Amenity Center
Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Site Development
Plan, consisting of approximately 3.407 acres known as Lot 10, Block O of Parkside on
the River Phase 2, Sections 4 and 7, generally located at 1305 GREENVIEW PKWY to
be known as Parkside on the River Phase 2 Amenity Center (2022-84-SDP) — Grant
White, AICP - Planner
1.K 2022-96-SDP - Cross Point Phase 2
Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 107.295 acres in the
William Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 524, generally located at 5303 N. IH 35 to be known
as Cross Point Phase 2 (2022-96-SDP) — Ryan Clark, AICP Candidate, Senior Planner
Travis Baird approached the podium to address the Commission and established that
outstanding comments related to tree mitigation have been addressed, and staff is now
requesting full approval for this item.
Moved by Chere Heintzmann; seconded by Timothy E Haynie to Approve Item 1.K.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Travis Perthuis, Doug Noble, Timothy E Haynie, Chere Heintzmann, Scott A
Allen, Stephen F Dickey
Voting Against: None
1.L 2023-3-SDP - 2001 Scenic Dr
Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Site Development Plan,
consisting of approximately 7.64 acres out of the Clement Stubblefield Survey, Abstract
No. 558 , generally located at 2001 SCENIC DR to be known as 2001 SCENIC DR (2023-
3-SDP) — Grant White, AICP - Planner
1.M 2023-13-SDP - 84 Lumber Office/Warehouse Expansion
Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 6.034 acres known
as Lots 1 and 2, Block A of Madison Oaks Phase 1, generally located at 103 MADISON
OAKS AVE to be known as 84 Lumber Office/Warehouse Expansion (2023-13-SDP) -
Haley Webre, Associate Planner
1.N 2023-19-SDP - Georgetown City Center- Phase lA
Consideration and possible action to disapprove for the reasons set forth in the item an
application for a Site Development Plan, consisting of approximately 0.46 acres being Lots
1-8, Block 48, City of Georgetown, generally located at 406 W. 8th Street to be known as
Georgetown City Center Phase 1 (2023-19-SDP) -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and
Redevelopment Manager
1.0 2023-36-HT - 3920 Williams Drive
Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree
Pruning Permit, for the property located at 3950 Williams Dr., bearing the legal
description of DEER HAVEN SUB (BLK E LT 1 REPLAT) (2023-36-HT) Rachel
Hagan, Landscape Planner
1.P 2023-30-HT - Avilla Berry Creek Highlands
Consideration and possible action to approve an application for a Heritage Tree
Removal Permit, for the property located at 1101 BCH WAY BCH Way, bearing the
legal description of approximately 24.735 acres in Lot 1, Block F, Avilla Berry Creek
Highlands (2023-30-HT) Rachel Hagan, Landscape Planner
2. Regular Session
2.A Executive UDC Amendment for Legislative Changes
Public Hearing and recommendation on proposed amendments to the following
chapters of the Unified Development Code (UDC): Chapter 2, Review Authority,
Chapter 3, Applications and Permits, relative to decision -making authority of
development applications, Chapter 12 Pedestrian and Vehicle Circulation, relative to
developers share of the responsibility of providing adequate streets through
compliance with the minimum standards governing internal and perimeter streets. -
Zane Brown, Planner
Zane Brown presented the update on legislative changes.
Commissioner Heintzmann asked if Heritage Tree permits will come before P&Z. Brown
established that Heritage Tree Removal and Pruning applications will be administratively
approved, and will not require action by P&Z.
Lua Saluone, Transportation Manager, presented proposed changes to Chapter 12
of the UDC in response to legislative updates.
Alternate Allen asked when the public will be able to comment on items. Brown
established that the legislative portion of P&Z agendas will remain as it is, and the public
is still able to come and speak on those items. City Council has requested that
subdivision items, which are the items that appear on the consent agenda, be
administratively approved by staff. There are legal requirements for the Commission to
approve applications that meet all code requirements. Travis Baird approached the
podium and established that although these items will not be posted to P&Z agendas, the
City does have interactive maps online to increase transparency for projects. Staff will
also be able to utilize time saved on creating agenda items to address public inquiries
and concerns and reinvest time into communication and transparency.
Commissioner Dickey asked if subdivision applications will still be held to the Shot -Clock
timeline. Travis confirmed, yes.
Discussion on the proposed requirement for private streets to meet minimum
residential street standards.
Moved by Stephen F Dickey; seconded by Scott A Allen to Approve the proposed
changes.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Travis Perthuis, Doug Noble, Timothy E Haynie, Chere Heintzmann, Scott A
Allen, Stephen F Dickey
Voting Against: None
2.B Austin Ave Corridor Overview
Presentation and discussion of the Austin Ave Corridor Study - Nat Waggoner, PMP,
AICP, Transportation Planning Coordinator
Nathaniel Waggoner, Transportation Planning Coordinator, and Jory Dilly (HDR), and
Williams Liska (Regional Planning Manager with CAMPO) presented the Austin Avenue
Corridor Study.
Waggoner asked the Commission if there are specific areas of town where they have
traffic concerns.
Commissioner Dickey commented that the intersection of Leander Road and Austin
Avenue could benefit from more pedestrian access and possibly speed reductions. He
also noted that the intersection of San Gabriel Village and Austin Avenue needs a left
turn lane, and the turn radius at the intersection of Austin Avenue and University
Boulevard is not manageable and gets backed up.
Commissioner Heintzmann noted that posted speeds are often not followed and traffic
calming measures could help to mitigate that problem. She also commented that the
square downtown is unsafe because of outdoor dining taking up pedestrian space and
pushing activity towards the street. Roundabouts can also be aesthetically pleasing and a
calming measure for traffic.
Alternate Allen commented that this corridor should not be considered in isolation and
suggested considering the impacts of Williams Drive, University, and Wolf Ranch in regard
to traffic. He is concerned with parking in the downtown area and asked if traffic calming
measures can be utilized in other areas of town. Waggoner established that they are
looking at Austin Avenue to handle expected future traffic volumes and are working with
the Downtown Master Plan rewrite to ensure those plans are consistent. Waggoner
established there are several potential street configurations in consideration, as well as an
investigation into signal timing and speed zones.
Discussion on funding.
No action was taken by the Commission on this item.
2.0 Williams Drive Enhancement Project Overview
Presentation and discussion of the Williams Drive Mobility Enhancements Project — Lua
Saluone, P.E., Transportation Manager
Lua Saluone, Transportation Manager, and Elaine Alvarado (RPS) presented the
Williams Drive Mobility Enhancement Project.
Chair Perthuis asked if the slide showing traffic collision causes is a standard
breakdown. Alvarado established that that data is based on TxDOT data and is typical
to other road studies.
Commissioner Dickey commented that there seems to be a lot of collisions due to
differences in speed. Chair Perthuis noted that people turning opposite directions from
multiple driveways often collide as well.
Saluone established that next steps for this item is to present it to Council.
No action was taken on this item.
2.D 2023-8-SUP - Faith Lutheran Church
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a
Columbarium Addition in the Agriculture (AG) zoning district on a property located at
4010 Williams Drive, bearing the legal description of Lot 1 Block 1 of the Faith Lutheran
Church Subdivision 2023-8-SUP, Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director Current
Planning
Travis Baird presented the staff report.
Tim Todd, Builder and Applicant, approached the podium to address the Commission
and established that the structure itself is monolithic with urns behind it.
Chair Perthuis opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Moved by Stephen F Dickey; seconded by Scott A Allen to Approve Item 2.D.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Travis Perthuis, Doug Noble, Timothy E Haynie, Chere Heintzmann, Scott A
Allen, Stephen F Dickey
Voting Against: None
2.E Discussion Items
Updates, Commissioner questions, and announcements -- Travis Baird, Assistant
Planning Director
Travis Baird approached the podium and established that Colin Davidson started as a
Planner this past week. Baird also provided the commission with updates on cases that
have gone to Council.
3. 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.
Adjournment
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