HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 10.25.2005 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor
Gary Nelon presiding.
Council Present: ij Council Absent:
Patty Eason, Gabe Sansing, Doug Smith, Henry Farley Snell
Carr, John Kirby, Ben Oliver
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!j Paul Brandenburg, City Manager; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City
Manager; Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney; Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary; Glenn Dishong, Water Services p
Manager; Bobby Ray, Acting Director of Planning and Development; Mark Thomas, Economic
Development Director; Ed Polasek, Chief Long -Range Planner; Michelle Parada, Human Resources
LGeneralist; Dave Hall, Director of Inspection Services _
A Sec.551.071: Consultation with Attorney
- Pending or Threatened Litigation
- Legal Advice Regarding Agenda Items
- Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to
advise the City Council including UDC enforcement, annexation, condemnation action related to SH29 widening; and
expansion of Del Webb's Sun City to 7500 units
- Discussion and possible action regarding the status of good faith negotiations related to the acquisition of right-of-way,
easements, and other property interests at 705 N. Austin Ave. related to the improvement by TXDOT of Austin Avenue
from Leander Road to Williams Drive
B Sec.551.072: Deliberations Regarding Real Property
- Deliberations regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for the purpose of economic
development
- Consideration and possible action to authorize the acquisition of (1) ±5.24 acres of land located on SE Innerloop at CR
110 and owned by Williamson County for the construction of a new electric substation
C Sec.551.087: Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Discussions or deliberations regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received
from a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City
and with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a
financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near
the territory of the City and with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations
There was no Executive Session held at this meeting.
If
Regular Session
D Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gary Nelon at 6:00 p.m.
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E Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nelon led the Pledge.
F Comments from the dais
- Welcome to Audience and Opening Comments -- Mayor Gary Nelon
Mayor Nelon welcomed the audience and gave a brief overview of meeting procedures.
- Review of new
procedure
for
addressing the City Council
Mayor Nelon
reviewed
the
new procedure.
to
- Announcement of vacancies for one position on the Airport Advisory Board, one position on the Animal
Shelter Advisory Board, and two alternate positions on the Building Standards Commission
Mayor Nelon announced the vacancies.
- Proclamation for Buddy Poppy Awareness Week
Mayor Nelon read the proclamation and presented it to Janis Arteaga and Sue Spahr, Co -Chairs of
Buddy Poppy Awareness Week, November 6-12, 2005.
G Announcements and Comments from City Manager
H Public Wishing to Address Council
- Jane Thompson regarding the City of Georgetown Noise Ordinance.
Ms. Thompson turned in a petition of signatures from her neighbors. She spoke to Council about
the non -enforcement of the noise ordinance regarding loud rock concerts held at the Page House.
She said the police have told her that the noise ordinance is only enforceable between the hours of
11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. She said the City Manager called her and said the ordinance can be
enforced.
Brandenburg
said he
appreciates Ms. Thompson
coming
forward. He said he and the staff are
committed
10, and the regular Council
Meeting
to
looking
11,
2005 -- Sandra D. Lee,
at
shoring
up
the ordinance
and
the
enforcement.
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to authorize the staff to prepare a purchase agreement to present to
the County with an offer to purchase a 5.25 acre tract located on SE Innerloop at CR110 for use as an
electric substation for an amount not to exceed the appraised value of the property as determined by the
Williamson County Appraisal District. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent)
J Consideration and possible
action to
approve the
minutes
of
the Council Workshop on Monday, October
10, and the regular Council
Meeting
on Tuesday,
October
11,
2005 -- Sandra D. Lee,
City Secretary
K Contracts and Agreements
1. Consideration and possible action regarding approval for a not -to -exceed amount of $29,525.00 for
hardware and software purchases with Integration Holding Corporation — Dennis Schoenborn,
Director of Information Technology and Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
2. Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution to authorize a lease agreement with
Williamson -Burnet County Opportunities, Inc. (WBCO), to operate the Madella Hilliard Neighborhood
Center -- Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager
3. Consideration and possible action to approve an increase of $8,000.00 for civil engineering fees to
Eleven Thirteen Architects for the Community Center renovation -- Terry Jones, Support Services
Director and Micki Rundeil, Director of Finance and Administration
4. Consideration and possible action to approve the assignment of an Airport Ground Lease, including
addendums, from Beth Ann Jenkins to First State Bank of Central Texas, and authorize the Mayor to
execute on behalf of the City of Georgetown -- Travis McLain, Airport Manager and Tom Yantis,
Assistant City Manager
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L Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution authorizing the Release of a Special
Assessment Lien against property currently owned by The Steenken Family Partnership and located at
812 Main Street -- Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney
M Consideration and possible action to approve a contract amendment for Croslin and Associates in an
amount not to exceed $43,700 for a selection of interior furnishings and creation of a conceptual design for
the children's area in the new library -- Eric Lashley, Library Director and Randy Morrow, Director of
Community Services
N Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 15.62 acres in the Joseph Fish
Survey, to be known as Georgetown Village Section Eight, located along Shell Road — Carla Benton,
Development Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development.
O Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 26.0 acres out of the Burrell Eaves Survey, to
be known as Shady Oaks, Section 4, Phase 5 located on Buena Vista Drive -- Melissa McCollum, AICP,
Development Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development
P Consideration and possible action on a Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block A of HEB/Georgetown No. 2, being
18.678 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey and David Wright Survey to be known as West Georgetown
Village No. 1, located on the corner of Williams Drive and Shell Road -- Melissa McCollum, AICP,
Development Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development
Q Consideration and possible action on a Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block B, Amended Plat of
HEB/Georgetown No. 2 Subdivision and of Lot 3, of the Amended Plat of Lots 3 and 4 of Dicotec
Subdivision, being 3.713 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey and David Wright Survey to be known as West
Georgetown Village No. 2, located on the corner of Williams Drive and Shell Road, and approval of a Quit
Claim Deed abandoning 0.476 acres of Sequoia Spur right-of-way, and requiring a Temporary Roadway
Access Easement -- Melissa McCollum, AICP, Development Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director
of Planning and Development
Motion by Sansing, second by Kirby to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Approved 6-0 (Snell absent)
Legislative Regular Agenda
R Discussion and possible action regarding the San Gabriel Shrine Club's request for a permit to conduct the
Shriners "Shake the Bucket' Special Event solicitations for the Shriners Burns and Orthopedic
Hospitals within the City of Georgetown
Brandenburg explained the item, saying in 2003 the City researched soliciting in the right of way and the
Council passed an ordiinance banning all solicitation in the right of way. He said after that, the state passed
a law saying any employees or agents of municipalities (e.g., fire department) had the right to enter the right
of way for solicitation, but others cannot be permitted to enter the right of way for solicitation of funds. He
suggested to Council that the only action would be to have staff reopen the ordinance and rewrite it.
Speaker, Ed Konetchy, Secretary/Treasurer of the San Gabriel Shrine Club said the Shriners were able to
solicit funds in Georgetown until two years ago. He said there were four boys from Georgetown who were
badly burned several years ago, and said it was the Ben Hur Shriners in Central Texas who provided their
transportation to and from the burn hospital in Galveston. He said three are still being treated and the
transportation will be paid for by Ben Hur Shrine.
No action was taken by the City Council.
S Consideration and possible action to waive the payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) for the Georgetown
Housing Authority -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
Yantis explained the item and introduced Naomi Walker, Executive Director of the Housing Authority. She
requested the waiver, saying the Housing Authority is tax exempt, and legally they are not required to pay
this amount, but have paid it in the past as a courtesy in exchange for city services. She asked that the City
waive the payment for 2003, 2004, 2005 and future payments, so they can use those funds for other
services, and said she will go to each of the three agencies to request this. Sansing asked and was told
that the amount is based on a formula based on the revenue. She said it would be the lower of 10% of the
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income or the standard amount, which is usually $4-5,000 per year. Brandenburg asked and Walker
responded that the outstanding amount is $15,608.55 for 2003, 2004, and 2005. Smith said this should be
addressed with the social services budget in order to be consistent with all similar agencies. She said the
City of Round Rock waives the amount for the Round Rock Housing Authority each year. Brandenburg
suggested that any outstanding amounts be paid to the City, and Council could consider a waiver as a
special arrangement such as with the Madella Hilliard Center.
Sansing asked and Walker responded that the projects to be funded from the money would be: boys and
girls clubs, to purchase land for mixed family high-density dwellings on property near authority; to increase
the base for the Shady Oaks property mortgage that will be up in 2007. She said their funding is continually
cut by HUD, and said the Housing Authorities across the country are attempting to find ways to bolster their
income in order to maintain their existance.
Motion by Smith,
second
by Kirby
to not
waive payment in lieu of taxes.
He encouraged
the
Housing
Authority to come
forward
with the
social
services budget with particular
projects in mind
and
request.
Sansing said he would vote against this motion, saying he feels there are issues with young people in
Georgetown that need to be addressed and applauded the Housing Authority's efforts to start a Boys and
Girls Club. He also encouraged Walker to come forward and apply for social services funding.
Eason will vote for the
motion but suggested that
the Housing Authority
come forward for social services.
She said Stonehaven
and other properties are in
need of maintenance
and hopes that will be on the list.
Approved 5-1. (Sansing opposed)(Snell absent)
T Consideration and possible action to direct staff to initiate an amendment to Chapter 10 ("Signs") of the
Unified Development Code (UDC) -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development
Ray explained the item and said he believes that it was the City's intent to apply the sign regulations to both
within the city limits and in the extraterritorial jurisdiction, but staff is suggesting changes that will make the
sign language clearer. Motion by Carr, second by Smith Approved 5-1. (Sansing opposed)(Snell absent)
U Contracts and Agreements
1. Consideration and possible action on an Eighth Amendment to the Development Agreement for Sun
City Texas to change Exhibit G to allow zero lot line homes -- Melissa McCollum, AICP, Development
Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development
Mayor Nelon recused himself. Mayor Pro Tem Doug Smith conducted this item.
McCollum explained the item saying Del Webb Corporation wants to change a garden home product to
a zero lot line product. Brandenburg noted that staff has met with the Sun City staff, asking for
confirmation in writing of what to expect. He said the letter delivered from Del Webb yesterday has
been distributed tonight on the dais. He said staff is of the opinion that clarification is needed before the
additional 2500 units are added.
Speaker, Roby Sloan, with time from John Morrow, giving him six minutes to speak. He said he was
confused about the designations of zero lot line, duplexes, cottages, garden homes, and cluster
homes. He said he went to the Planning Office and was given help from McCollum, but he said the
number of sub -standard lots is still a concern. He said the developer has told Sun City residents that
the zero homes are a substitute for duplex homes. He asked for a limit of 20% sub -standard of the
remaining lots. He asked for Council to defer action at this time.
Speaker, Todd Jansen, with Del Webb, as applicant, explained the reason for the change and how
much the changed product will be used. He said there are buyers who prefer to have a smaller lot,
such as a cottage under cluster development, but there are buyers who would prefer a detached home
on a smaller lot for minimal maintenance, for example for single people or people buying a second
home. He said by separating the current duplex product, creating a zero lot line effect, they could meet
the market research. He displayed a board showing a comparison of the duplex lots and the zero lots.
He noted that the Del Webb garden homes are not part of the garden designation in the City UDC.
With a separate display, he showed that from the street, there is no difference, and it allows the buyer
a side yard that the duplex buyer would not be able to enjoy. He displayed a table showing
percentages of lots to be developed under the proposed Exhibit G changes. He said under the current
approved development agreement there are 1,418 lots (small density lots) left to be platted. He said
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under cluster development there would be 20% of remaining lots are 571 lots that could possibly be
platted from this point on, and the "zero" lots, replacing the "garden lots" would be 15% of the lots
remaining or 428 lots that could possibly be platted with zero lot line, for a total of small lot density of
999, a loss of overall small density lots in the overall Sun City of 418 lots. He said, they are asking, if
they are going to lower the total of small density lots, in lieu of being able to bring on a new product
with the zero and 10 foot setback, and a decreased lot size from 6,000 to 5,000. He said when the
Development Agreement was approved in 1994, part of the agreement was that there would be a wide
range of lots over the entire development. He said he feels confident that this can be worked out with
staff and said he doesn't object to Council deferring action on this item tonight.
Yantis clarified that regarding the total number of units, the applicant's numbers assume 7500 total
units, and the development agreement was for 5000 total units.
Motion by Carr,
second by Sansing
to delay
action on this item until such time as all issues related to
the expansion of Sun City by 2,500
units are
resolved, because this 8th Amendment is part of a larger
context and has
to be considered
in
light
of
the
proposed
expansion.
Carr said some of the issues to be resolved that are related to the expansion of Sun City by 2,500 units
include, but may not be limited to: terms of the impact fees, infrastrucutre, traffic, connectivity, and the
concept plan amendment. He said because of linkages between this agenda item, these issues, and
the 2,500 -unit expansion, he recommends the delay.
Vote on the Motion: Approved 6-0. (Snell absent)
Mayor Nelon returned to the dais.
2. Discussion and possible action to direct staff to negotiate an economic development agreement with
the business owners of Park Central Industrial Park regarding the rebuilding of Park Central Boulevard,
including cost participation by the business owners -- Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager
Brandenburg explained the item, saying GTEC approved an amendment to their budget on July 26,
2005, to include $550,000 for this road. He reminded Council that included in the packet for this item
was the copy of a letter stating the verbal financial commitments made by property owners toward the
rebuilding of Park Central Boulevard. Motion by Sansing, second by Smith to approve
to direct staff to negotiate an economic development agreement . * Approved
4-2. (Oliver and Kirby opposed)(Snell absent) (*as corrected by Eason at the November 8, 2005
Council Meeting)
V Items Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility System (GUS) Advisory Board
1. Consideration and possible action for the award of the annual bid for water meters and accessories
to various bidders in the amount of $276,942.00 -- Glenn Dishong, Water Services Manager and Jim
Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
Dishong told Council that Staff recommends the award of bid to the low bidders. He said these
supplies will be stocked in the city warehouse and used for installation and replacement as needed.
He said this award of bid was approved by GUS on Octobr 18. Motion by Carr, second by Eason to
approve the award of bid. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent)
2. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract amendment between the City of Georgetown
and Camp, Dresser, and McKee, Inc. for professional services related to the design of the Pecan
Branch Reuse Line Extension and Pump Station Upgrade for $239,500.00 -- Glenn Dishong, Water
Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
Dishong explained the item, saying the pump station upgrade and reuse line will reduce the amount of
well water used for golf course irrigation. Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to approve the contract.
Approved 6-0. (Snell absent)
W Public Hearings/First Readings
1. Public Hearing to consider a Rezoning of Berry Creek Section 5, Phase 1, Block A, Lot 12 and
Block E, Lot 1 from C-1, Local Commercial District to C-3, General Commercial District, located at
State Highway 195 and Chi Chi Drive -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and
Development
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Ray explained the item, saying these lots were zoned C-1 under the previous zoning ordinance. He
said the C-3 zoning designation is being requested specifically for vehicle fuel sales, and is the only
C-3 use being sought by this application. He told Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission
approved the rezoning and staff is supportive.
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:56 p.m.
Applicant, Bobby Stanton, requested that his engineer, Don Bizzell be allowed to explain. He displayed
a map showing the area in question. He said he understands there have been rumors that this would
be a truck stop, but he said a convenience store is all that could be allowed. He told Council the only
access would be through Chi Chi Drive, and noted that there will be major expansions to Highway 195
in the future.
Speaker, Bobby Stanton, said the C-1 zoning had been in place for this property, but because of the
UDC, the zoning was changed to C-3, limited to C-1 for fuel sales. He said he thinks a convenience
store would be an asset to the Berry Creek community.
Speaker, Rebecca Kauffman Pfiester, a homeowner in Berry Creek, said the quality of life stands in
jeopardy for those who live in the eastern part of Berry Creek, especailly on St. Andrews Drive. She
said it would benefit the land developers to the detriment of the homeowners. She suggested that
there is a parcel already zoned C-3 that is not the gateway to an established neighborhood.
Speaker, Brent Buck, said he lives in the gardens at Berry Creek, not very far from the subject location,
and said he is very much in favor of the convenience store and doesn't believe that it will cause that
much problem in the Berry Creek neighborhood. He said SH195 is a state highway and will be the
proper location for commercial activity.
Speaker, Brett Lester, spoke to Council as a homeowner and property seller in Berry Creek. He said
he strongly approves of the rezoning. He also mentioned a conversation with one of the homeowners
in the area who came to him wanting to purchase a new lot in Berry Creek. He said she had been one
of the signers of the petition that was circulated in opposition to the rezoning, saying she had been told
by the folks that asked her to sign the petition, that there could be bars, storage units, etc. He said
once he explained that the purpose of the rezoning was to allow fuel sales only, she changed her mind
and said she would support. She said she could not attend the meeting, but asked him to read her
letter in which she told Council she would appreciate a convenience store.
Speaker, John Hardiage, said he lives in Berry Creek and has granddaughters who live on St. Andrews
and said he doesn't see any problem with zoning C-3. He said he doesn't understand why anyone
would be against the rezoning. He yielded his remaining time to Bobby Stanton.
Speaker, Bobby Stanton, explained that the alternative piece of property as suggested by Ms. Pfiester
would not be accessible to the residents of Berry Creek.
Speaker, Arnold Wieder, said lives in Berry Creek and he is concerned about the quality of life if the
property is rezoned. He said Berry Creek is a deed -restricted neighborhood and he is seeing the
quality of life diminishing. He said he is very concerned about the increased traffic that would be going
to and from the convenience store.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m.
2. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning Berry Creek Section 5, Phase 1, Block A, Lot 12 and
Block E, Lot 1 from C-1, Local Commercial District to C-3, General Commercial District, located at
State Highway 195 and Chi Chi Drive -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and
Development
Ray read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of
the City Charter.
Bizzell said the intersection of SH195 and Chi Chi Drive will soon meet the warrants for a traffic signal.
Speaker, Arnold Wieder, said Pohlmeier of TXDOT said Chi Chi Drive will be straddled by a grass
median and there will be no intersection there.
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Carr confirmed the needed zoning with Ray. There was further discussion regarding the zoning of
adjacent properties. Kirby read a list of service stations that were zoned C-3, saying none of those
locations are comparable to a service station on SH 195 and Chi Chi Drive, which is a gateway to a
major subdivision.
Nelon said several of his neighbors in Berry Creek have noted that they would like to have a
convenience store near the Berry Creek Subdivision.
Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to approve the ordinance to rezone on first reading.
Oliver said if this were the last chance for a convenience store, he could understand, but he will vote
against this rezoning ordinance because of the future growth that will occur at other locations on
SH195. Eason said she agreed with Oliver, and said she was not pleased with the process. Carr said
he spent some time walking through the neighborhood and it seems to him that the traffic is fairly low
and that it will be traffic local to the subdivision, leaving the subdivision or going specifically to the
convenience store. Sansing said he agrees with Carr and thinks that the traffic will not be a problem.
Vote was 3-3. Mayor Nelon broke the tie and voted in favor. Approved 4-3. (Eason, Oliver, Kirby
opposed)
3. First Reading of an ordinance designating property consisting of approximately 7.09 acres, of Lot 1,
Block 1, of the Park Central Subdivision, Georgetown, Texas as a "Reinvestment Zone" for property
tax abatement purposes pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code -- Mark Thomas, Economic
Development Director and Paul Brandenburg, City Manager
Thomas explained the item and Carls read the caption on first reading after having satisfied the
requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Carr, second by Oliver to approve the Reinvestment Zone
on first reading. Approved 5-1. (Kirby opposed)(Snell absent)
4. First Reading of an ordinance amending Sec. 8.16.020 of the Code of Ordinances relating to
prohibited noises in the City of Georgetown; defining and prohibiting engine braking and causing
signs to be erected to reflect the amendment -- David Morgan, Chief of Police
This item was pulled. Brandenburg explained that Oliver had asked that this ordinance be developed.
He said there are some issues that need to be dealt with and the ordinance will be brought back at the
next Council meeting.
5. Public Hearing to Consider a Rezoning of 15.62 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey, from AG,
Agricultural District to a PUD, Planned Unit Development District with a base zoning district of RS,
Residential Single-family, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Georgetown Village,
Section Eight, located southeast of Shell Road within Georgetown Village -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting
Director or Planning and Development
Ray explained the item, saying the
development
will be 65
single-family residences. He said the
Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended
approval
on October
4.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:46 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was
closed at 7:46 p.m.
6. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning 15.62 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey, from AG,
Agricultural District to a PUD, Planned Unit Development District with a base zoning district of RS,
Residential Single-family, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Georgetown Village,
Section Eight, located southeast of Shell Road within Georgetown Village -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting
Director or Planning and Development
Ray read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisifed the requirements of
the City Charter. Motion by Carr, second by Smith to approve the rezoning on first reading. Approved
6-0. (Snell absent)
7. Public Hearing to Consider a Rezoning of Crestview Addition, Unit 1, Block 2, Lot 8, from RS,
Residential Single Family District to OF, Office District within the Williams Drive Special Area Plan
Overlay District, located at 1616 Williams Drive -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and
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Development
Ray explained
the
item and
displayed an
overhead to
show the location of the
property.
He said staff is
supportive and
the
Planning
and Zoning
Commission
unanimously approved on
October
4.
The Public Hearing as opended at 7:49 plm. There were no comments. The Public hearing closed at
7:49 p.m.
8. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning Crestview Addition, Unit 1, Block 2, Lot 8, from RS,
Residential Single Family District to OF, Office District within the Williams Drive Special Area Plan
Overlay District, located at 1616 Williams Drive -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and
Development
Ray read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of
the City Charter.
Motion by Carr, second by Smith to approve the rezoning on first reading. Approved 6-0. (Snell
absent)
9. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 15.04.045 of the Code of Ordinances to revise the
Development Process Fees for Planning and Zoning -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning
and Development
Ray said 3 of the 4 fees are regarding applications for design compliance. He said currently no fees
are being charged, saying the proposed fees will help recover some of the costs for staff time spent in
application processing. Ray read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having
satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Eason, second by Oliver to approve on first
reading. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent)
10. First Reading of an ordinance providing for the adoption of the Georgetown Municipal Airport
Functional Plan Element as a new element of the Century Plan -- Edward G. Polasek, Chief Long
Range Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development
Polasek said since the Airport Master Plan was updated in July 2005, Council directed that a summary
document be prepared to be submitted as the Airport element of the Century Plan. He explained the
summary and read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the
requirements of the City Charter.
Speaker, Johnny Anderson, speaking as the Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, said he
voted against this item even though the Commission voted to approve. He explained the three areas
with which he has concern, saying an 8 -page document is not Century Plan quality. He said he is
concerned that there is no environmental impact or economic development pieces, and no noise
section. He said he lives on Champions Drive, so he gets the jets and twin engine planes over his
house. He said the forecasting mechanism is inconsistent with the transportation plan, and said he
thinks there needs to be a common framework for forecasting.
Speaker, Penny Burt, said the Georgetown Airport is by default the Central Texas Airport. She said
several years ago the Council received a study from Kauffman and Associates that mapped out the
adverse overflight impacts for an area runnning from SH195 to 2nd Street and from Cooper Elementary
to Sun City and recommended that the area be zoned to warn people away from it. She said the
Council at that time declined to do that, and the City has continued to issue building permits for high
density, high occupation buildings within the perimeter of that map. The contract with the consultant
made both the hard data obtained from the survey and the consultant's methodology for arriving at
economic impact a "secret" and needs further study before going forward.
Speaker, Kathryn Heidemann, said she is opposed to adding this airport element to the Century Plan
and to leaving anything in the Plan that the Council does not plan to fund. She said she thinks
economic pressure will cause a future Council to pursue alternatives that were presented by the
contractor and that she doesn't support. Said she didn't receive a response to her question on July 25
about the design aircraft that was chosen by Willis and Associates.
Carr said it
is not intended that this summary would do
away with the
detail
in the "big
thick
document,"
the Airport
Master Plan. He said the summary cannot
possibly cover
every
detail.
Sansing
said the
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economic portion was even taken out of the thick document and used as appendix.
Motion by Sansing, second by Oliver to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 4-2. (Smith
and Eason opposed)(Snell absent)
11. First Reading of an Ordinance denying ATMOS Energy Corp., Mid -Tex Division's request authorizing
the compliance tariffs for the Annual Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program rate adjustment in this
municipality -- Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations and Trish Carls, City Attorney
Briggs explained the item, saying he did an evaluation of the requested rate increase. He said a
number of cities have filed intervention, but he did not. He said there was a slight increase that was
justified, except for industrial sales. He said the rate increased substantially due to subsidizing
residential and commercial. He said Atmos has asked that Council take an action to approve, deny or
suspend. He said no matter what action the Council takes, the Railroad Commission has the authority
to act on these rates. He said he recommends to deny, sending the message to the Commission,
saying the Commission, if it determines that the increase is appropriate.
Briggs read the ordinance. Motion by Smith, second by Kirby to approve the ordinance to deny.
Approved 6-0. (Snell absent)
X Second Readings
1. Second Reading of an ordinance relating to the classifications and number of positions (Strength of
Force) for all City of Georgetown Fire Fighters and Police Officers pursuant to Chapter 143 of the
Texas Local Government Code pertaining to Civil Service -- Kevin Russell, Human Resources Director
and Paul Brandenburg, City Manager
Michelle Parada, Human Resources Generalist, speaking on behalf of Kevin Russell, Human
Resources Director, read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Carr, second by Smith to
approve Ordinance 2005-65. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent)
2. Second Reading of an ordinance allowing for an increase in rate of deposits to the Texas Municipal
Retirement System by the employees of the City of Georgetown and authorizing and allowing for
updated service credits -- Kevin Russell, Human Resources Director and Paul Brandenburg, City
Manager
Parada read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to approve
Ordinance 2005-66. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent)
3. Second Reading of an ordinance amending the existing Chapter 3.01 pertaining to Personnel Policies
to include Personnel Policies on Employee Transitions and Military Leave Pool and authorizing
and directing the administrative adoption of an amended personnel manual that is consistent with the
terms of this ordinance -- Kevin Russell, Human Resources Director and Paul Brandenburg, City
Manager
Parada read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Eason, second by Smith to approve
Ordinance 2005-67. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent)
4. Second Reading of an ordinance approving the final project and financial plan for the Downtown
Georgetown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) -- Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and
Administration
Yantis
explained the item and
read only
the caption
on second reading. Motion by Carr, second by
Eason
to approve Ordinance
2005-68.
Approved
6-0. (Snell absent)
5. Second Reading of an ordinance amending the following sections of the Unified Development Code,
passed and adopted on the 11th day of March, 2003, as follows: Section 10.06, Table 10.06.010;
Section 10.06.030; and Section 16.05 pertaining to marquee signs — David Hall, Director of Inspection
Services and Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
Hall read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Sansing, second by Eason to approve
Ordinance 2005-69. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent)
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Y Appointments
1. Consideration and possible action to re -appoint, for 2 -year terms, Henry Carr and Bryant Boyd to
positions 2 and 4 of the Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board of Directors --
Councilmember Farley Snell, Chairman of the Board
Yantis explained the item. Motion by Smith, second by Eason to approve the appointments.
Approved 6-0. (Snell absent)
2. Consideration and
possible action to appoint Natalie Davis
Dowling
to a
vacant position on the Arts
and Culture Board
due to the resignation of Veta Stratman --
Mayor
Gary
Nelon
Nelon explained the item. Motion by Carr, second by Eason to approve. Approved 6-0. (Snell
absent)
3. Consideration and possible action to re -appoint Amanda Hanson -Emerson to the Youth Advisory
Board -- Mayor Gary Nelon
Motion by Sansing, second by Eason to approve the re -appointment. Sansing said all the kids in the
Youth Advisory Board and the Georgetown Project are fine students and he commends them for their
efforts.
4. Consideration and possible action to place the City of Georgetown voting support with Harry Gibbs for
re-election to the Williamson County Appraisal District Board of Directors -- Paul E. Brandenburg,
City Manager
Brandenburg explained the item
Motion by Sansing, second by Oliver to approve supporting Harry Gibbs. Approved 6-0. (Snell
absent)
The meeting was adjourned at 08:20 PM.
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Attest:
AV
Secretary Sandra Lee