HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 10.03.2023Minutes of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
The Georgetown Planning and Zoning Commission met on Tuesday, October 3, 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: Chere Heintzmann, Michael L Price, Scott A Allen, Mike Tiland, Stephen F Dickey,
Pierce MacGuire, Shelley Rodocker,
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Chair
Announcements
Action from Executive Session
Nomination and Selection of Vice Chair and Secretary for the 2023-2024 Session.
Nomination and Selection of Vice Chair and Secretary for the 2023-2024 Session. -Travis
Baird,
Assistant Planning Director -Current Planning
Moved by Michael L Price; seconded by Mike Tiland to nominate Chere Heintzmann
as Vice -Chair.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Michael L Price, Scott A Allen, Mike Tiland, Stephen F Dickey, Shelley
Rodocker, Pierce MacGuire
Voting Against: None
Moved by Chere Heintzmann; seconded by Mike Tiland to nominate Scott Allen
for Secretary.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Chere Heintzmann, Michael L Price, Mike Tiland, Stephen F Dickey,
Shelley Rodocker, Pierce Macguire
Voting Against: None
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.
1.A Meeting Minutes
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the September 19,
2023 regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission -- Jessica Lemanski,
Associate Planner
Moved by Chere Heintzmann; seconded by Mike Tiland to Approve.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Chere Heintzmann, Michael L Price, Scott A Allen, Mike Tiland,
Stephen F Dickey, Shelley Rodocker, Pierce Macguire
Voting Against: None
Regular Session
2.B 2023-10-SUP Riverplace East Multifamily Development
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Special Use Permit for a Multifamily,
attached in the (MU-DT) Mixed -Use Downtown zoning district on the property located at
109 W. 2nd Street, bearing the legal description of 3.07 acres, being Lot 1 and Part of Lot
8, of Block 2, City of Georgetown and Lot 1, Block 1, Riverplace Georgetown Subdivision,
1.475 Acres (2023-10-SUP) -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment
Manager
Maddison O'Kelley presented the staff report.
Discussion on trail designation and alternate parking plan. O'Kelley noted that this land
use application needs to be approved prior to the site plan, so we are limited in the
provided materials for this project.
Austin Feaster, Applicant, approached the podium to address the Commission and spoke
to the alternate parking plan, as well as the placement of a multifamily development in the
MU_DT district. Feaster noted that they have studied parking needs in the area and the
alternative parking plan will include at least one parking spot per bedroom..
Discussion on the number of stories on each building, Commissioners and staff noted that
the concept plans provided do not show 3 stories requested, and the SUP would tie the
applicant to these concept plans.
O'Kelley established that due to the discrepancies noted, staff will need to re -notice and
postpone action for this item.
Moved by Chere Heintzmann; seconded by Scott A Allen to Continue action on this
item.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Chere Heintzmann, Michael L Price, Scott A Allen, Mike Tiland, Stephen
F Dickey, Shelley Rodocker, Pierce Macguire
Voting Against: None
2.0 2023-8-REZ Part B The Worship Place
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
the 2.658 acres site known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Texas,
Worship Site Option Tract, in Neighborhood 14 from the Residential Single Family (RS)
zoning district to the Public Facility (PF) zoning district, for the property generally located
at 811 Sun City Blvd (2023-8-REZ) -- Olivia Beams, Historic and Downtown Planner
Olivia Beams presented the staff report.
Discussion on signage requirements for the church under their current and proposed
zoning district.
Clarification on the reasoning behind splitting the rezone request between the parcels.
Beams established that because the parcels that the church property sits on are
separated, there was a delay in noticing the subject property's neighboring property
owners. The current request is an effort to maintain consistence in and conformity with the
previous rezoning. There is currently a parking lot and detention on this tract.
Chair Dickey opened the public hearing.
Thomas Cleveland, 122 Breckenridge St., approached the podium to address the
Commission and established that he is concerned with this rezoning due to the
surrounding single family residential uses. Cleveland spoke to the Worship Place's notes
on their website that they are planning to purchase land south of Ronal Reagan
Boulevard. He is concerned they are planning to sell this property and build something
else under the requested zoning district.
Norma Gaines, 113 Breckenridge St., approached the podium to address the Commission
and spoke in opposition to the requested zoning change. Gaines believes this parcel was
intentionally zoned RS to protect surrounding properties and the surrounding wildlife in
Sun City Neighborhood 14. Gaines values the wildlife and silence in the area and would
like to preserve the open space nearby.
Ann Moser, 110 Breckenridge St., approached the podium to address the Commission.
David Gaines, 113 Breckenridge St., ceded his time to Moser. Moser spoke to her
background and time in Georgetown and established that she is concerned with the long
range potential for development on the site if the zoning request were to be approved.
She has not received any communication from the church and is unsure why the zoning
change needs to be carried over to the tract with the parking lot. Moser noted that The
Worship Place's 5 year plan states they are planning to expand their kitchen and
sanctuary, and she is concerned that this expansion would necessitate a total
reconstruction of their site. She is concerned that trees will be cut down on this site, and
that the property will be sold and redeveloped should the church's leadership change.
Moser voiced concern over neighboring property values declining and the inter -parcel
traffic on the subject property.
Chair Dickey closed the public hearing.
Discussion on allowed uses in the PF zoning district.
Moved by Michael L Price; seconded by Stephen F Dickey to Approve .
Commissioner Heintzmann recognized the neighboring property owners concerns and
understands that the zoning in Sun City is tricky. She is concerned that the Worship
Place has lacked transparency with the neighbors.
Commissioner Tiland noted that the buffer yard requirements under the PF district are
more extensive than the IRS district.
Chair Dickey clarified that this property was heard in a separate item due to a mapping
error on staffs side.
Sal, representative with the Worship Place, approached the podium to address the
Commission and established that there is no intention to develop the property further. This
request is intended to maintain consistent zoning across the church's property. The
Worship Place has plans to expand internally, but not externally, in the future. They have
no plans to sell or move.
Motion Approved: 5- 2
Voting For: Michael L Price, Scott A Allen, Mike Tiland, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce
MacGuire
Voting Against: Chere Heintzmann, Shelley Rodocker
2.D 2023-11-REZ Georgetown - 130 Business Park
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
9.135 acres in the John Berry Survey, Abstract No. 51, from the Agriculture (AG) zoning
district to the Business Park (BP) zoning district, for the property generally located at 1 CR
152 near SH 130 (2023-11-REZ) -- Cesar Acosta AICP, Neighborhood & Housing Program
Manager
Cesar Acosta presented the staff report.
Copeland Rhea, Applicant, approached the podium to address the Commission and
established that their goal on this property is to build 117,000 square feet for an
office/warehouse use. Rhea displayed photos of past projects, and noted that the proposed
development is similar to gateway 35 and catered to office/warehouse, not for single -use
tenants. They are open to putting up no truck signs next to the neighborhood to help
alleviate traffic concerns. There is a natural buffer between the subject property and the
adjacent residential neighborhood.
Commissioner Heintzmann asked if they are planning on having storage on site. Rhea
established there are no plans for self -storage on site, and that some potential tenants have a
retail component.
Discussion on access to the site.
Chair Dickey opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Commissioner Heintzmann asked why this request does not comply with the 2030
Comprehensive Plan. Acosta established that the bulk of the regional center designation for
this area is occupied by industrial warehouses, and this parcel is one of the last pieces of
undeveloped land in this land use designation.
Discussion on industrial development in this area. Commissioner Price commented that he
does not see an opportunity for retail in this area.
Moved by Scott A Allen; seconded by Pierce MacGuire to Approve.
Motion Approved: 5- 2
Voting For: Michael L Price, Scott A Allen, Stephen F Dickey, Shelley Rodocker, Pierce
MacGuire
Voting Against: Chere Heintzmann, Mike Tiland
2.A Future Land Use Map Update
Presentation, update, and discussion regarding updates to the Future Land Use Map.
Ryan Clark presented the Future Land Use Update Draft.
Commissioner Heintzmann voiced concern with the Regional Center designation near Berry
Springs Park. Commissioner Price agreed that Berry Springs should not be a Regional Center
designation_ Travis Baird approached the podium to address the Commission and explained
that the Regional Center designation does not include Berry Springs Park, and the FLU Plan
does not anticipate incorporating the park into that designation. Baird noted that there is a
wastewater treatment center nearby, and it is very likely that TxDOT or Williamson County will
expand SH 195, and this area will potentially be at the center of two major roadways in the
future.
Commissioner Heintzmann commented that the 2030 Plan needs updates concerning
transitional areas with the rapid growth of Georgetown.
No action was taken by the Commission on this item.
2. E Discussion Items
Updates, Commissioner questions, and announcements -- Travis Baird, Assistant
Planning Director
Kim Spencer introduced Erica Metress as the Planning Department's new Planning
Specialist and Board Liaison.
Travis Baird recommended that the Commission watch the City Council workshop at
the September 26th meeting.
Chair Dickey updated the Commission on the UDC Steering Committee meeting held on
September 28th.
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
These minutes were approved at the meeting of
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