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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2007-71 - REZ Gaddy ParcelAn Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, amending part of the Zoning District Map adopted on the 4th Day of April 2002 in accordance with the Unified Development Code passed and adopted on the 11th Day of March 2003, to Change approximately 84.0 acres in the William Addison Survey, Abstract 21, being further described as 3.83 acres, more or less, as recorded by deed in Volume 453, Page 187, of the Official Records of Williamson County, Texas, and 80.32 acres, more or less, as recorded by deed in Volume 2495, Page 401, of the Official Records of Williamson County, Texas, from AG, Agriculture District to 21.41 acres of C-1, Local Commercial District, 42.0 acres of MF, Multifamily District and 20.0 acres of RS, Residential Single -Family District; repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions; including a severability clause; and establishing an effective date. Whereas, an application has been made to the City Council for the Purpose of changing the Zoning District Classification of the following described real property ("The Property"): Approximately 84.0 acres in the William Addison Survey, Abstract 21, described as 3.83 acres, more or less, as recorded by deed in Volume 453, Page 187, of the Official Records of Williamson County, Texas, and 80.32 acres, more or less, as recorded by deed in Volume 2495, Page 401, of the Official Records of Williamson County, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "The Property"; Whereas, the City Council has submitted the proposed change in the Base Ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its consideration in a public hearing and for its recommendation or report; and Whereas, notice of such hearing was published h -i a newspaper of general circulation in the City; which stated the time and place of hearing, which time was not earlier than fifteen (15) days for the first day of such publication; and Whereas, written notice was given not less than fifteen (15) days before the date set for the meeting before the Planning and Zoning Commission to all the owners of the lots within two hundred feet of the property, as required by law; and Whereas, the applicant for such zoning change placed on the property such sign(s) as required by law for advertising the Plarming and Zoning Commission hearing, not less than fifteen (15) days before the date set for such hearing; and Whereas, the City Planning and Zoning Commission in a meeting held on September 4, 2007 recommended Approval of the requested zoning change for the above described property from AG, Agriculture District to 21.41 acres of C-1, Local Commercial District, 42.0 acres of MF, Multifamily District and 20.0 acres of RS, Residential SingloFamily District Gaddy Parcel Now, therefore, be it ordainedby the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, that: Section 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this ordinance implements the following objective of the Georgetown Century Plan, Future Land Use and Thoroughfare Plan: Goal 1: Encourage the most desirable and efficient use of land while enhancing the physical environment through functional and compatible land use configurations. Objective 1.3: Ensure that new developments will be compatible with existing land uses in terms of use, density, building heights, scale, and offsite effects. Goal 6: Provide for a variety of housing types throughout the City. Objective 6.4: Encourage high density and multi -family to locate in proximity to supporting facilities, including roadway networks, employment, shopping, schools, parks and recreation facilities. and further finds that the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan. Section 2. The Base Ordinance and the Zoning Map of the City, as well as the Zoning District for the Property shall be and the same is hereby changed from AG, Agriculture District to 21.41 acres of C-1, Local Commercial District, 42.0 acres of MF, Multifamily District and 20.0 acres of RS, Residential Single -Family District., is hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, subject to the following condition: Pursuant to the process set forth in Section 3.09 ("Site Plan Review") of the Unified Development Code, the site plan submitted for the development shall include criteria that allows for, and encourages, a seamless transition from the commercial to residential use. This transition can be accomplished through site design, architectural design or a mix of land uses. Said criteria shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Planning and Development Services, Section 3. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect. Section 4. If any provision of this Ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or application thereof, of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. Section 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this Ordinance and the City Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect on the date of final adoption by City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 25th day of September, 2007. PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 9th day of October, 2007. ATTEST: t I., � i d Sandra D. Lee City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN: Mayor