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Council Present:
George Arroyos
Lee Bain
Doris Curl
Susan Hoyt
Ferd Tonn
TUESDAY, October 10, 1995
Council Absent:
Winfred Bonner
Dick Vincent
Staff Present:
Bob Hart, City Manager
Marianne Banks, City Attorney
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Ed Barry, Dir. of Development Svcs.
Susan Morgan, Dir. of Finance & Admin.
Jim Briggs, Dir. of Community Owned Utilities
Elizabeth Gray, Dir. of Management Svcs.
Workshop --Called to order 5:50 p.m.
A Receive and discuss recommendation of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee/Ed Barry
Barry gave a brief overview of the intended function of the workshop. He noted that the
advisory board had made recommendations for the fee structures on a per-unit basis for
water and wastewater. Mickey Fishbeck of James Duncan and Associates explained a
suggested option which would allow a cash down payment and installments paid with
monthly utility bills. It is planned that these fees will be assigned according to land use
category. Chairperson of the Advisory Board Ercel Brashear explained the the suggested
method for collection of the fees would be to phase them in over several years for lots
platted after January 1, 1990. Hart advised that there would be a public hearing on this
subject on October 24.
Regular Session - Called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Executive Session
B Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney
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C Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property
D Sec.551.075 conference with employee
Regular Session - Called to order at 7:20 p.m.
E Action on Executive Session items
There was no action taken on Executive Session items.
F Citizens wishing to address the Council
Mayor Ken Craven stated that the City of Leander has issued bonds and is ready to
consummate an agreement for water as soon as possible, and is concerned that a contract has
not been brought forth. Three other Leander councilmembers spoke that they were in
support of Mayor Craven's remarks.
Councilmember Randy Staudt spoke of the mutual benefit of a regional water system, and
brought up a concern regarding the timetable for linking Lake Georgetown and Lake
Stillhouse Hollow. He stated that he wants Williamson County to remain autonomous from
the City of Austin and LCRA. Mayor Wood responded that because this issue was not
posted on the agenda, no decisions could be made at this meeting.
Ginger Probyn of Leander spoke of "being thirsty" for Georgetown water.
Councilmember Arroyos asked if Mayor Wood should recuse himself from the dias during
the remarks regarding the City of Leander.
Mayor Wood turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem Doris Curl for the remainder of the
remarks pertaining to the City of Leander.
Monica Teisberg of Leander told Council that her child attends school in Georgetown, and
as a "neighbor" to Georgetown requested a reliable source of quality water. She feels
Georgetown has "given their word" about providing water to Leander.
Joel Howard, representing Harvey Hildebrant, spoke of concern that the development of the
Leander area would be slowed if the water source was not designated soon.
Mayor Pro Tem Curl told the Leander residents that the City Council would appoint
representatives to meet with them about this issue and turned the meeting back to Mayor
Wood.
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G Mayor, Council, City Manager, and staff comments and reports
• Special Meeting, October 18, 5:30 p.m.
Hart reminded Council of the Special Meeting on October 18 to conduct a public
hearing for Sun City and take action necessary for industrial revenue bonds for
Triple S Plastics.
® Silver Circle Award
Hart recognized Convention and Visitors Bureau Board President Bob Brent who
presented the Silver Circle Award that had been won for the Marketing Program of
the Georgetown Convention and Visitors Bureau, and commended the Council and
the staff, especially Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Molly Alexander and
Convention and Visitors Bureau Sales Representative Stephanie McClimon.
• Herman Goldstein Award for Community Policing
Hart told Council that the award was officially announced last week and that the
previous winners were Kansas City and San Diego.
Hart and Council determined that a good time for the Joint Meeting with the Parks Board
would be November 9 at 5:30 p.m, at the Recreation Center on Austin Avenue.
Consent Agenda
Items I, P, and Q were pulled by Hart.
H Consideration of approval of meeting minutes --Regular Meeting of September 26,
1995/Sandra Lee
I Consideration of approval of an agreement between the City of Georgetown and David
Ham & Associates for engineering services related to the design of the West 22nd and
Leander Street Stormwater Trunk Line and Outfall Structure, in an amount not to exceed
$8,000.00/Jim Briggs (pulled by Hart due to incorrect posting)
J Pulled. (See Regular Agenda)
K Consideration of approval of a construction and maintenance agreement between the City
and the Texas Department of Transportation to allow the City to construct a sidewalk along
the north side of Leander Road (FM 2243), from near Norwood West Drive to
approximately 915 feet west of Norwood West Drive/Jim Briggs
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L Consideration of approval of an interlocal contract for professional services with the Texas
Department of Information Resources (DIR) regarding acquisition of public safety
software/Elizabeth Gray
M Pulled. (See Regular Agenda)
N Pulled. (See Regular Agenda)
O Consideration of of a resolution of intent to initiate annexation of an approximately 3 00. 6
acre portion of the Sun City Georgetown Planned Unit Development, Phase 2, located in the
W. G. Wilkinson, George Thompson, Abner Short, R. T. Jenkins, Mary Ann Lewis and
Daniel Monroe Surveys/Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg
P Consideration of a Final Plat of 15.182 acres in the William Addison Survey, and a
Resubdivision of Stonehedge Subdivision, Section Three, Lot 1, Block N; to be known as
Churchill Farms, Section Four/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma (Pulled by Hart due to
incorrect posting)
Q Consideration of a Preliminary Plat of 15.182 acres in the William Addison Survey, and
a Resolution of Stonehedge Subdivision, Section Three, Lot 1, Block N; to be known as
Churchill Farms, Section Four; and Variances to the Subdivision Regulations/Ed Barry
and Hildy Kingma (Pulled by Hart due to incorrect posting)
R Consideration of a Preliminary/Final Plat of an 11.659 acre Resubdivision of Stonehedge
Subdivision, Section Three, Block J, Lot 31, to be known as Churchill Farms, Section
Five; and Variances to the Subdivision Regulations/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma
S Consideration of a resolution of support for the City's application to the National Trust for
Historic Preservation to be named in a 1996 Great American Main Street Award
winner/Molly Alexander and Bob Hart
Motion by Curl, second by Tonn to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items I,
J, M, N, P and Q. Approved 5-0. (Bonner and Vincent absent)
Regular Agenda
J Consideration of approval of a Letter of Agreement to amend the standing engineering
contract between the City of Georgetown and Roming-Parker Associates for engineering
services related to the Dawn Drive Extension Project in the amount of $19,900.00/Jim
Briggs (Pulled by Tonn)
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Tonn asked for clarification regarding the length of the project and the extent of the services
to be provided by Roming-Parker. Motion by Tonn, second by Curl. Approved 5-0.
M Consideration of a Short Form Final Plat of an 18.69 acre tract to be known as Hartman
Acres; and approval of variances to the Subdivision Regulations/Ed Barry and Hildy
Kingma (Pulled by Bain)
Bain questioned a remark in the "property owners comments" regarding "private school vs.
mobile home park." Kingma replied that the engineer's note on the plat regarding a septic
tank prompted the misconception about a mobile home park.
Motion by Bain, second by Tonn. Approved 5-0.
N Consideration of approval of a modification to the Detailed Development Plan for the
Georgetown Church of Christ/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma (Pulled by Hoyt)
Hoyt questioned whether Lot 5 wanted a fence also. Kingma acknowledged that Lot 5
should have also been included on the item cover sheet regarding the fence. Motion by
Hoyt, second by Tonn to approve the modification, adding Lot 5. Approved 5-0.
T First Reading of an ordinance amending Exhibit 1 of the Century Plan - Development Plan
for the Glasscock Addition, Block 22, Lots 5-8, locally known as Main Street Baptist
Church from Intensity Level Four to Intensity Level Five/Ed Barry and Clyde von
Rosenberg
von Rosenberg explained that the amendment was due to the expansion of the church
building, which includes a day care.
Several citizens had asked to speak regarding this item so Mayor Wood invited them to
speak at the podium.
Tom and Dina Parks of 1006 Church Street told Council that they live directly behind the
Main Street Baptist Church. They asked that their neighbors in the audience be
acknowledged. They stated that they are not opposed to the Church, but wished to read their
letter expressing concerns such as increased traffic, the need for additional parking,
increased drainage problems, the possibility of a fence creating an opportunity for
vandalism, and perhaps the setting of a precedent to change the zoning. The proposed
building would block their view and cut out sunlight from their home. They shoed Council
a diagram demonstrating the blockage of sunlight. They also pointed out that the Church's
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fence encroaches the property lines of the adjacent neighbors, and asked that the item be
tabled until further options could be explored.
John Pritchett of 1009 Church Street explained that he had similar concerns. He explained
to Council that he lives across the street from the Parks residence. He complained that
parking already spills over into the area of the neighboring residences and businesses,
expecting an additional 40 to 60 vehicles if the expansion is allowed. He said the drainage
will come down 1 lth Street and accelerate the damage to the asphalt due to heavy truck
traffic. He told Council he felt this would allow a bad precedent to be set regarding parking.
Curl asked about the discussion regarding the parking and drainage issues at the Planning
and Zoning Meeting. Kingma explained that the Community Owned Utilities Director is
allowed to waive detention requirements and even the Texas Natural Resources
Conservation Commission regulations may be waived because there will be a minimal
amount of impervious cover being added. She also added that a variance had been
previously granted to a another downtown church.
Charles Steger asked to speak on behalf of the applicant. He said the realignment of 11th
Street had been suggested by the City and was not an issue with the Church. He noted that
the Church is not invading building setback lines or asking for variances concerning the
structure. He also noted that two-story structures are allowed to be built adjacent to one-
story structures on a regular basis. He pointed out that there have not been any complaints
from the owners of the laundry or other surrounding businesses. As a trustee of the Church,
he asked Council to allow the project to continue. Hoyt asked about the fence. Steger stated
that he is not sure who owns the fence, and they would be willing to take it down. Bain
asked about the alignment of the street. Briggs said that because of traffic control at each
intersection, he doesn't feel there would be a problem. He spoke of a possible shift of the
alignment in order to make the best use of the available right of way.
Pritchett pointed out that at Church and 11th the traffic control is a "yield" sign, and would
like to trade the City for a "stop" sign. Briggs acknowledged that would take place.
Curl expressed concern about the privacy fence creating an area for crime to take place,
about the lack of privacy for the neighbors adjacent to a two-story structure, and about the
safety issue of the inadequate parking. Curl expressed a desire for the homeowners to be
able to meet with the Church and the City staff about the options that could be utilized to
ease some of the homeowners' concerns.
Karen Hill, a resident of the area, spoke from the audience about the neighborhood being
crowded with parked cars and is most concerned about increased amount of traffic.
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Dina Parks spoke again regarding the fence not being on the property line, and would like
to have a privacy fence, but asked that the City and the Church look into the issue of the
possible crime area being created.
Bain asked if the cost of the street re -alignment had been figured into this year's budget.
Briggs replied that it would be in the next fiscal year budget when the actual development
at the Church takes place. Briggs explained that the Budget would also include other street
improvements in that area.
Curl asked again that the Church meet with City staff regarding access for emergency
vehicles and asked how the pavement could be designated for parking restrictions.
Pritchett also expressed concern about emergency vehicles accessing the Weslayan Nursing
Home.
Steger replied that because commercial parking is usually available, he didn't think there
would be an increased parking problem.
Curl moved that the
item be deferred
to the next Council Meeting in
order to allow the
Church to meet with
area homeowners
and City staff. Motion died for
lack of second.
Curl asked if the City would be setting a precedent by removing one or two parking spaces.
Kingma replied that she didn't think any spaces would be lost due to the realignment of 11th
Street; a couple of spaces may be lost on Main Street, but there may be more on-site parking
due to the proposed improvements. Kingma noted that while 67 spaces might not be
provided on-site, there would be at least 67 public right of way spaces available in the close
proximity.
Bain asked if any deadlines would be in jeopardy by postponing this decision until next
week. Steger replied that it was important to the Church planning activities to keep this
project moving forward.
von Rosenberg read the caption only on first reading after satisfying the requirements in the
Charter.
Motion
by Tonn,
second by Bain
to approve the amendment of Exhibit 1 of the Century Plan
on first
reading.
Approved 4-1.
(Curl opposed)
U Consideration of a Detailed Development Plan of Glasscock Addition, Block 22, Lots 5-8,
locally known as Main Street Baptist Church; and approval of variances to the Subdivision
Regulations/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma
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Kingma pointed out that the variances requested were the upgrading of existing conditions.
She noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the variances and
recommended that the fence not be required.
Motion by Hoyt to approve the Detailed Development Plan, provided there be a stop sign
installed at Church and 1 lth Street and that the Church meet with the homeowners and staff
concerning the corridor that would be created by privacy fences.
Curl explained that blind corridors block the view of the police officers on patrol, and
suggested that something be installed to prevent access by those who might have criminal
intent.
Kingma stated that she was instructed to tell the Council that a stop sign would be installed
at Church and 11th by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Barry explained to Council that the City doesn't have any standards regarding the
requirements for preventing a potential crime area and asked Council for direction as to the
position that the City staff is to take in this issue. Council generally requested that the City
staff act as a mediator in the meeting with the homeowners and the Church.
Motion by Hoyt, second by Tonn to approve the Detailed Development Plan as submitted,
provided that the fence be put back in and that staff get together as a mediator with the
neighbors and the Church. Approved 5-0.
Recessed at 8:47 p.m. - Resumed at 8:53 p.m.
V First Reading of an ordinance to rezone River Hills, Section 4A, Lot 1, from RS, Residential
Single Family to RM -3, Office and Service District, or any more restrictive classification/Ed
Barry and Hildy Kingma
Kingma explained that this area had originally been platted for commercial development in
1984, in the late 80's it was given RS -4 zoning designation. She said that due to the location
along the 1H3 5 frontage road, a designation of RM -3 seems appropriate
Kingma
read the caption
on first reading
after satisfying the requirements of the City
Charter.
Motion
by Bain,
second by Hoyt.
Approved 5-0.
W Consideration of a Short Form Final Plat of a Resubdivision of both River Hills, Section
One, Block E. Lots 18 and 19, and River Hills, Section Four, to be known as River Hills,
Section 4A; and approval of variances to the Subdivision Regulations/Ed Barry and Hildy
Kingma
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Kingma noted to Council that these were the same lots as in the previous item plus two
additional lots. She advised Council that both the Planning Zoning Commission and the
staff recommended denial of the variance regarding impervious cover, but recommended
approval of the resubdivision. Bain asked about primary access and was told that it would
be from the frontage road.
Motion by Tonn, second by Curl to approve the Short Form Final Plat with Planning and
Zoning and staff recommendations regarding the denial of the variance. Approved 5-0.
John Warden, representing the applicant, asked to be recognized and advised that he had
prepared a presentation. He was advised that the Council's action could not be disregarded.
He said the request for a variance to the impervious cover would be brought back to the
Planning and Zoning Commission at a later date. Curl thanked Warden for considering a
two-story structure as opposed to three-story structure.
X First Reading of an ordinance to rezone Legend Oaks II, Lots 1-6 from RS, Residential
Single Family to C -2A, Commercial First Height or any more restrictive classification/Ed
Barry and Hildy Kingma
Kingma advised Council of the applicant's proposal to construct mini -storage warehouses
in this location, and of the staff's concern because this is an entry corridor to Georgetown.
Wood recognized applicant Huey Hancock who explained to Council that he was requesting
C -2A in order to make his property more marketable. He told Council that he has had
inquiries to purchase his property for the express reason of building mini storage
warehouses. He said he didn't understand the reason that the warehouses would be
undesirable.
Kingma read the caption only on first reading after satisfying the Charter requirements.
Motion by Bain, second by Hoyt to deny C -2A zoning but to allow C-1 zoning. Approved
5-0.
Y Consideration of a proposal for defining road segments and improvements in the
Transportation Element of the Century Plan/Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg
von Rosenberg stated that this item is the result of a transportation improvement strategy and
would deal with transportation in a pro -active fashion. He noted that this proposal would
authorize the Planning and Zoning Commission to set priorities and determine the best
possible alignments for roadways in the Georgetown area. He advised that public hearings
would be held before the proposal was brought to the Council for approval to be a part of
the Transportation Element of the Century Plan.
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Motion by Tonn, second by Curl to approve the proposal to define road segments and
improvements in the Transportation Element of the Century Plan. Approved 5-0.
Z Consideration of the road alignment for CRI 11 between the MKT Railroad and CRI I O/Ed
Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg
von Rosenberg told Council that the Century Plan indicates realignment due to two 90
degree turns. He noted that staff had met with the City Engineer and the property owners
in the area, and that the Planning and Zoning Commission had selected Alternative #2 of
five options presented. Don Bizzell, representing the Brady family, spoke to Council
regarding a swap of parcels between two property owners, that the Brady family would be
agreeable to donate the land for right of way in accordance with the Century Plan, and asked
Council's approval of the Concept Plan that will. be on the Council Agenda on the October
24 Agenda.
Barry explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission wanted the alignment defined
before dealing with the Rolling Prairie item. Bain asked if the City would be paying for this
alignment and was told that this would be a County and developer expense.
Motion by Tonn, second by Hoyt to approve Alternative 2. Approved 5-0.
AA Consideration and possible action on a request for a Detailed Development Plan of Gabriel
Heights Addition, Block 1, Lot 3A, and variances to the Subdivision Regulations, located
at 1409 Williams Drive/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma
Barry explained that this site has been before the Council on numerous times for different
detailed development plans, and gave them a brief history of past action. Barry noted that
the applicant wishes to close a "drive-thru" from a previous use and add approximately 225
square feet to the building, adding that a condition on the previous action on this property
triggers the Council approval of a Detailed Development Plan. Barry explained that the
Planning and Zoning Commission had approved all of the variances requested by the
applicant for the duration of the current lease by the current applicant.
Curl asked if the Planning and Zoning Commission had discussed the possibility of this
applicant extending the lease, and if the requirements would need to be met if the same lease
was extended. Barry stated that the time frame was specific to the duration of the lease, and
the applicant would need to come back before the Council with a detailed development plan
if the lease was extended beyond that time frame. Bain asked for clarification for action
necessitated at the time of the end of the lease. Barry stated that the structure would need
to be removed or a detailed development plan would need to be approved.
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Applicant Tom Sorrells explained to Council that the reason for requesting the variances was
because it is a temporary building being used as a real estate company, and the drive-thru
and deposit window are no longer compatible with any use for the subject property. The
building will be less than 800 total square feet.
Hart explained to Council that the restrictions placed with the Council's approval in 1993
triggered this requirement for the detailed development plan. Barry reviewed the history
of the previous action, saying that specifics were necessary due to the lack of regulations that
exist today, noting that when the property was taken over by the Resolution Trust Company,
it was sold without acknowlegement of the new requirements.
Motion by Tonn, second by Curl to follow the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Approved 5-0.
BB Consideration of approval of a Variance to the platted building setbacks at Stonehedge
Subdivision, Section One Block H, Lot 20 (a.k.a. Churchill Farms)/Ed Barry and Hildy
Kingma
Kingma explained that this request was for a corner lot to allow the house to be built up to
the lot line, adding that last year, Council denied the placement of a six-foot fence at this
location. Motion by Tonn, second by Bain to support the staff recommendations to deny the
requested variance. Approved 5-0.
CC First Reading of an ordinance amending stormwater drainage rates/Susan Morgan
Morgan read the caption only on first reading after satisfying the Charter requirements.
Motion by Hoyt, second by Bain. Approved 5-0.
DD Consideration of appointment of a Councilmember to serve on the Georgetown Public
Library Long -Range Planning Committee/Elizabeth Gray
Wood recommended that Susan Hoyt be the Councilmember to serve. Motion by Tonn,
second by Bain to approve the appointment of Susan Hoyt. Approved 5-0.
EE Consideration of a nomination for the Williamson County Appraisal District Appraisal
Review Board/Bob Hart
Hart asked Council to let him know if they had any nominations.
FF Final comments and evaluation of meeting process
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There were no final comments.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
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