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An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, amending
Future Land Use Century Plan passed and adopted on the 28th Day or May 2002, to
adopt a Transit Oriented Development Mixed Use land use category and to change
440 acres, more of less, out of the William Addison Survey and L.J. Dyches Survey,
from Office /Retail/Commercial, Mixed Use, and Residential to Transit Oriented
Development Mixed Use, repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions; including
a severability clause; and establishing an effective date.
Whereas, the City Charter of the City of Georgetown was amended by vote of the people in
April 1986 such that comprehensive planning was established as a continuous and ongoing
governmental function; and
Whereas, the City Council did, on March 8, 1988, adopt by Ordinance Number 880097 the
Georgetown Century Plan - Policy Plan as the Comprehensive Plan for the City pursuant to Section
1.08 of the City Charter; and
Whereas, the City Council did, on March 13, 1990, adopt by Ordinance Number 900149 the
Georgetown Century Plan - Development Plan as the Land Intensity, Transportation, and Utilities
functional plan elements pursuant to Section 1.08 of the City Charter; and
Whereas, the City Council did, on May 28, 2002, adopt by Ordinance Number 2002 -32 adopt
new elements of the Century Plan: The Future Land Use Plan pursuant to Section 1.08 of the City
Charter; and
Whereas, the Century Plan- the Future Land Use Plan contains the Future Land Use
definitions and a Map designed to assign future land uses throughout the Georgetown planning area;
and
Whereas, the a Transit Oriented Development Mixed Use Future Land Use definition was
created to provide the City and property owners with flexibility and land use options surrounding
the future transit station; and
Whereas, the City has
been working with
the Austin San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter
Rail District (Rail
District) to select the station
location and complete an Economic Study of the
potential impacts
to the City
and region; and
Whereas, a 440 acre, more of less, area out of the William Addison Survey and L.J. Dyches
Survey, has been identified as the potential sphere of influence of the transit platform, to study:
increased density around the transit station, creating pedestrian oriented development, and to
ensure transit supportive land uses; and
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Whereas, the existing Future Land Use designation for the 440 acres, more of less, area out
of the William Addison Survey and L.J. Dyches Survey, located near the intersection of Inner
Loop and Maple Street, is currently Office /Retail /Commercial, Mixed Use, and Residential; and
Whereas, the City and property owners in the Station area wish to move forward with
planning and development of the TOD District and surrounding properties; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission did, on
April 4,
2006, conduct
a public
hearing regarding the proposed amendment to the Century Plan
— Future
Land Use Plan;
and
Whereas, notice of such hearing was published in 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 applicants for such Plan amendment placed on the Property, such Sign(s) as
required by law for advertising the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing, not less than fifteen
(15) days before the date set for such hearing; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission did, on December 6, 2005, make a
recommendation regarding the amendment to EXHIBIT 1 of the Century Plan - Development Plan
and the Century Plan — Future Land Use Plan Map.
Now, therefore, be it ordained by 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 Policy Ends of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element and Goals of the
Future Land Use Plan:
A. Policy Statement: Georgetown's natural and physical resources are managed so that citizens
enjoy the benefits of economic and social development.
B. 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 11: Develop a Future Land Use Plan that will provide for types of land uses
correlated with appropriate locational criteria, development standards and acreage.
Objective 1.2: Plan for future development that is compatible with the City's natural features,
environmentally sensitive areas, and existing land uses.
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Objective 1.7: Review land use policies and explore the possibility of using such policies to
encourage the development of non - residential "nodes ", which would result in
concentrated areas of retail and commercial uses instead of strip development; in
addition, allowing small -scale nodes in close proximity to residential development
should be explored.
Objective 1.9: Identify special study areas, such as along Williams Drive, where more detailed
evaluation and analysis is needed.
GOAL 3: Provide opportunities for maintaining and enhancing the City's local character and
environment through land use planning.
Objective 3.1: Identify special areas within the City that may warrant special land use
designation, such as the Town Square, Old Town, the Williams Drive corridor, in
historic areas, and along the San Gabriel River.
GOAL 4: Provide an efficient, safe and
connective
transportation system that
is coordinated
with
existing needs and with plans
for future
growth; this system should
be economical
and
responsive to environmental concerns.
Objective 4.2: Work closely with regional transportation planning groups and neighboring
municipalities to ensure that regional transportation issues, especially those that
directly affect Georgetown (e.g., frontage roads), are addressed with City input.
Objective 4.3: Ensure that the following concerns are addressed when making decisions
regarding transportation within the City:
• regional transportation,
■ adequate access (to and from Georgetown, and to and from land uses and
residential subdivisions within Georgetown),
• impact of various types of land uses (i.e., trip generation and parking needs).
GOAL 5: Provide for alternative modes of transportation, including pedestrian connectivity,
bicycle accommodation, and a transit system, in order to ensure that transportation needs
are met in ways other than the roadway system itself.
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.
Objective 6.5: Establish areas within the City (other than Downtown /Old Town) that would be
appropriate for mixed land uses, wherein townhome or apartment type housing
would be appropriate above retail establishments and offices.
and further finds that the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other
Century Plan Ends, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
Section 2. The Document entitled "Century Plan - Development Plan" dated November 15,
1989, shall be amended as follows: Adding the Transit Oriented Development addendum, dated May
23, 2006, to the Future Land Use Plan, adopted May 281h, 2002, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A
and incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
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Section 3: The Century Plan — Development Plan as hereby amended shall be implemented in
accordance with the Administrative procedures in Chapter IV of the Policy Plan Element of the
Century Plan adopted on March 8, 1988,
Section 4. The Future Land Use Map, contained in the Century Plan — Development Plan, is
hereby amended by the City Council of the City of Georgetown Texas, to change the Future Land Use
Plan Map from Office/Retail /Commercial, Mixed Use, and Residential to Transit Oriented
Development Mixed Use, for the 440 acres, more of less, area out of the William Addison Survey and
L.J. Dyches Survey, located near the intersection of Inner Loop and Maple Street, as illustrated in
Exhibit A of this ordinance.
Section 5. 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 6. 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 7. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to
attest. This ordinance shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the
City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on theca " h day of ADrij
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 0171 h day of
A = CT.
Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
AS TO FORM:
Patricia E. Carls
City Attorney
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
Mayor
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May 9, 2006 TOD Pa e LI 1 I 5
Transit Oriented Development
The City of Georgetown Future Land Use Plan and Map have been amended to create a
Transit Oriented Development Mixed Use District (TOD District). A TOD District is a land
use category that encourages mixed -use development in areas currently served or will be
served by major transit stops and stations for commuter rail or other forms of rapid
transportation. The TOD District located in the City of Georgetown is envisioned as a high to
medium density, mixed -use, transit and pedestrian oriented activity center that promotes
local economic activity in a development that is diverse, livable, sustainable and enhances the
quality of life for all Georgetown Residents. It is envisioned to serve as the northern terminus
of the Austin -San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District line.
Along with the TOD District, the City of Georgetown is preparing for a bus station to serve as
a downtown hub for a future fixed route bus system, that will connect residential areas,
downtown, the TOD District and other economic centers. The station location, tentatively
proposed at a location east of Holly Street between 41h and 7th Streets, is centrally located to
Southwestern University and downtown Georgetown. The Future Land Use Map designation
chosen for that area is Public /Semi- Public, to reflect governmental or institutional nature of
the Land Use.
Future Lana Use Plan Goals & Objectives
The goals and objectives are intended to be statements that clarify what citizens and leaders
want the City of Georgetown to be in the future. The goals and objectives were adopted as
part of the May 28, 2003 Future Land Use Plan.
The Future Land Use Plan goals and objectives which the TOD District is consistent with are as
follows.
GOAL 1: Encourage the most desirable and efficient use of land while enhancing the
physical environment through functional and compatible land use configurations.
Objective 1.1: Develop a Future Land Use Plan that will provide for types of land uses
correlated with appropriate locational criteria, development standards and
acreage.
Objective 1.2: Plan for future development that is compatible with the City's natural
features, environmentally sensitive areas, and existing land uses.
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Objective 1.7: Review land use policies and explore the possibility of using such policies to
encourage the development of non - residential "nodes ", which would result
in concentrated areas of retail and commercial uses instead of strip
development; in addition, allowing small -scale nodes in close proximity to
residential development should be explored.
Objective 1.9: Identify special study areas, such as along Williams Drive, where more
detailed evaluation and analysis is needed.
GOAL 3: Provide opportunities for maintaining and enhancing the City's local character and
environment through land use planning.
Objective 3.1: Identify special areas within the City that may warrant special land use
designation, such as the Town Square, Old Town, the Williams Drive
corridor, in historic areas, and along the San Gabriel River,
GOAL 4: Provide an efficient, safe and connective transportation system that is coordinated
with existing needs and with plans for future growth; this system should be
economical and responsive to environmental concerns.
Objective 4.2: Work closely with regional transportation planning groups and neighboring
municipalities to ensure that regional transportation issues, especially those that
directly affect Georgetown (e.g., frontage roads), are addressed with City input.
Objective 4.3: Ensure that the following concerns are addressed when making decisions
regarding transportation within the City:
• regional transportation,
• adequate access (to and from Georgetown, and to and from land uses and
residential subdivisions within Georgetown),
• impact of various types of land uses (i.e., trip generation and parking
needs).
GOAL 5: Provide for alternative modes of transportation, including pedestrian connectivity,
bicycle accommodation, and a transit system, in order to ensure that transportation
needs are met in ways other than the roadway system itself.
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.
Objective 6.5: Establish areas within the City (other than Downtown /Old Town) that would
be appropriate for mixed land uses, wherein townhome or apartment type
housing would be appropriate above retail establishments and offices.
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Services such as hotels, child
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a "place' the TOD District will provide local services and amenities, while providing transit
access.
Create Pedestrian Oriented Design: Create convenient, direct and safe pedestrian linkages from
the station location to the surrounding land uses in the TOD District. This will promote the
use of transit in the TOD District, and provide alternative linkages to adjacent areas. One of
the key components to creating pedestrian oriented design is to allow compact development
form by reducing set backs and lot sizes, and encouraging the vertical integration of uses in
the TOD District.
Application of the TOD District
The TOD District location is currently an undeveloped "green field" area. The City of
Georgetown has been working with the Austin San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail
District (Rail District) to select the station location and complete an Economic Study of the
potential impacts to the City and region. In order for property owners and City to move
forward with planning and development of the TOD District and surrounding properties,
certain steps must be taken to implement the TOD District. Those steps are:
Unified Development Code Implementing Regulations: The Unified Development Code (UDC)
currently does not have a specific zoning category to implement the TOD District other than a
Planned Unit Development overlay. A simpler way to provide property owners, the City and
the Rail District a guaranty that development will be compatible and mutually supportive in
the TOD District is to develop a Station Area Plan. The Station Area Plan can provide specific
land uses and design guidelines for the TOD District, reduce or extend the radius of the
district boundary, provide a connected street and walkway network, and manage the utility
and infrastructure planning for the area.
Overall Transportation Plan Amendments: The Overall Transportation Plan (OTP) reflects the
planned road network and typical cross sections for those roads. In order for TOD District to
be successful, the OTP must be amended to include cross sections for the rail line to serve the
area. At this time the Maple Street extension runs adjacent to planned Rail District line from
the Station Area south to Round Rock. A typical cross section for the Station Platform, duel
track section and track section as they run adjacent to or near the Future Maple Street
extension should be incorporated into the OTP.
Infrastructure and Access Improvement: The City, through it's Capital Improvement and
Transportation Improvement programs, must plan for adequate infrastructure to service the
area. This includes water, wastewater, drainage /storm water, and roadway improvements to
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the Southeast InnerLoop and other local roads in the area. These improvements should be
programmed following the Station Area Plan.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is currently planning improvements to FM
1460 at the western edge of the property. The City and property owners should include
TxDOT in the Station Area Plan process to provide needed access improvements that will
raise the economic viability of the TOD District.
Making the TOD District accessible to all segments of the population will increase ridership
for the Rail District and economic viability of the TOD District as well. The City is working
with the Capital Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) to create a fixed -route bus system based
on a Downtown hub for the City. The TOD District should be a destination for the future
fixed route system. A fixed route system will provide access to the TOD District from existing
residential areas, it will also allow access into Downtown and other economic centers from the
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Creating a Successful TOD District
A successful TOD District provides a mix of land uses and densities that create a convenient,
interesting and vibrant community for local residents, commuters and visitors alike. The City
of Georgetown is in a position to plan a TOD District that can provide greater mobility choice,
provide a catalyst for economic development, improve air quality through the provision of
transportation alternatives and reducing congestion, provide greater access to adjacent
communities, and increase housing choices within the City. The creation of the Transit
Oriented Development Mixed Use District land use designation, is the first step in the process.
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