HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2004-08 - Gateway Overlay UDCOVERLAY OF t DEVELOPMENT it PASSED AND
ADOPTED ON THE 11THDAY OF MARCH 20030 REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS, INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Unified Development Code (UDC) on March 11, 2003;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council in their motion to adopt the UDC directed staff to return to City Council
at a future date with selected sections of the UDC for further study and amendment; and
WHEREAS, a Public Workshop was conducted on October 30, 2003 to allow for public review of
the proposed UDC amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a duly noticed Public Hearing on
December 2, 2003 to consider a recommendation on these UDC amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting of December 2, 2003 made a
report to the City Council recommending approval of the proposed UDC amendment; and
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 .rinds that this
ordinance implements the Century Plan as follows:
_Policy 10: Georgetown's citizens and businesses enjoy an attractive community with a
unique sense of place and a positive, identifiable image, at a cost which is
consistent with other City social and economic priorities.
Strategy: Continue implementation of the Unified Development Code by providing
developers an opportunity to meet and discuss the best options for development
to meet the community goals,
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.
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SECTION 2. Section 4.08.010 of the Unified Development Code (UDC) is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 4.08 Gateway Overlay District
4.08.010 Established
The following roadway segments within the corporate city limits shall be considered gateways to the
City of Georgetown, and property along both sides fronting on these roadways shall be subject to
the special gateway landscaping provisions in Section 8.06 at the time of development.
A. I.H. 35 Frontage (North and South);
B. Highway 81 (Austin Avenue) starting north of Inner Loop and ending at the
intersection of NE Inner Loop, excluding the Downtown Overlay District;
C. Highway 195;
D. Highway 29 (University Avenue) west and east of IH -35 extending on the east to the
east connection of NE Inner Loop, excluding the Downtown Overlay District;
E. F.M. 2243 (Leander Road) west of the proposed Inner Loop;
F. F.M. 2338 (Williams Drive) Northwest of the Booty's Crossing Road/Lakeway Drive
and the portion of the road east of I.H. 35 ending at Austin Avenue; and
G. F.M. 971 east of the NE Inner Loop
SECTION 3. Section 8.06 of the Unified Development Code (UDC) is hereby amended as follows:
Section 8.06 Special Landscaping Requirements for Gateways
8.06.010 Purpose and Intent
The purpose of the Landscaping Requirements for Gateways is to protect and enhance the entrance
corridors to the City of Georgetown, which will
A. Establish an entrance corridor that heralds the approach to the City;
B. Define the arrival to a destination;
C. Link common elements together; and
D. Provide consistent landscaping.
8.06.020 Applicability
Where Site Plan review is required in accordance with Section 3.09, Gateway Overlay District
standards shall be applied for all properties within the specific corridors listed below. Landscaping
for properties along these gateways shall comply with the requirements set forth.
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A. Highway Gateways
1, I.H. 35 Frontage Roads both north and south;
2. Highway 195;
3. Highway 81 (Austin Avenue), north of intersection with Williams Drive and ending
at the intersection with NE Inner Loop.
B. Scenic/Natural Gateways
1. F.M. 2243 (Leander Road) located west of the proposed Inner Loop Road
intersection
2. Highway 29 (University Avenue) located west of I.H. 35
3, F.M. 2338 (Williams Drive) located northwest of the Booty's Crossing
Road/Lakeway Drive intersetion
4. F.M 971 located east of the of NE Inner Loop intersection.
C. Downtown Gateways
1. Highway 81 (Austin Avenue) north of the intersection of Inner Loop road and
ending at the southern portion of the Downtown Overlay District
2. Highway 81 (Austin Avenue) starting at the north portion of the Downtown
Overlay District and ending at the intersection of Williams Drive
3, Highway 29 (University Avenue) starting at the west portion of the Downtown
Overlay District and ending at the intersection of I.H. 35,
4. Highway 29 (University Avenue) starting at the east portion of the Downtown
Overlay District and ending at the intersection of NE Inner Loop Road
5, F.M. 2338 (Williams Drive) east of the intersection of I.H. 35 and ending at the
intersection with Austin Avenue.
8.06.030 Highway Gateways
A. Purpose and Intent
The purpose for the Highway Gateway is to positively reflect the image of the City of
Georgetown by enhancing development with well designed site plans and landscaping
while maintaining a safe and effective interstate highway.
Site design proposals along the Highway Gateways shall break up large masses of
parking and pavement with well planned open space components. Additionally, careful
analysis is required of view corridors from the highway. Strategically placed tree
massings should be located to frame desired views while screening parking areas.
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B. Landscape Buffer
A 25' landscape buffer is required and will be measured from the property line.
C. Landscaping Requirements
1. The landscape buffer area shall be landscaped and maintained with at least 80% live
vegetative coverage excluding the area required for driveways, sidewalks, bicycle
paths, and drainage features. The remainder may be impervious landscaping such
as landscape rock, native rock walls, fountains, statuary, and signs in compliance
with Chapter 10 of the UDC. No fencing is allowed within the landscape buffer.
2. Trees and shrubbery are required within the landscape buffer at a ratio of at least
two 2 -inch caliper shade trees and five 5 -gallon shrubs for every 1,000 square feet
of land. All vigorous, existing trees listed in Table 8.02.030A and/or the City of,
Georgetown Preferred Plant List, that are preserved shall count toward the required
tree plantings if they meet or exceed the minimum of 2 inches in caliper.
All trees and shrubs species shall be from the City of Georgetown Preferred Plant
List, located within the Unified Development Code, Development Manual, and no
more than 25% of all required trees and shrubs may be from the same species.
Landscaping shall include a variety of different species and should be offset while
providing informal massing and framing views. Planting offsets should be of at least
6 feet and are required for every 60 feet of continuous landscape plantings.
D. Service Areas
No service areas or service drives shall be permitted to front IH35, Austin Avenue, or
Highway 195
8.06.040 Scenic/Natural Gateways
A. Purpose and Intent
Scenic gateways are designated as reflecting the natural characteristics of the land.
These Georgetown roadways are prominent arterials and growth zones leading into the
City. The purpose of the design standards for the Scenic/Natural Gateway corridors is
to maintain the informal character that currently exists as they develop.
For developments which occur along the natural Scenic Gateways, designers shall
integrate the natural characteristics of the land into the landscape design. Informal tree
massings, planting of understory trees, incorporation of native stones and boulders and
use of native grasses and wildflowers are examples of how to blend with the native
setting.
B. Landscape Buffer
A 25' landscape buffer is required and will be measured from the property line.
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C. Landscaping Requirements
1. The landscape buffer area shall be landscaped and maintained with at least 80% live
vegetative coverage excluding the area required for driveways, sidewalks, bicycle
paths, and drainage features. The remainder may be impervious landscaping such
as landscape rock, native rock walls, fountains, statuary, and signs in compliance
with Chapter 10. No fencing is allowed within the landscape buffer.
2. Trees and shrubbery are required within the landscape buffer at a ratio of at least
two 2 -inch caliper shade trees and five 5 -gallon shrubs for every 1,000 square feet
of land. All vigorous, existing trees listed in Table 8.02.030A and/or the City of
Georgetown Preferred Plant List, that are preserved shall count toward the required
tree plantings if they meet or exceed the minimum of 2 inches in caliper.
All trees and shrubs species shall be from the City of Georgetown Preferred Plant
List, located within the Unified Development Code, Development Manual, and no
more than 25% of all required trees and shrubs may be from the same species.
Landscaping shall include a variety of different species and should be offset while
providing informal massing and framing views. Planting offsets should be of at least
6 feet and are required for every 60 feet of continuous landscape plantings.
8.06.050 Downtown Gateways
A. Purpose and Intent
The purpose of the Downtown Gateway Corridor standards is to enhance and unify the
appearance of the major roadways adjacent to, and directly leading into downtown
Georgetown. Because of the close proximity to the downtown district, the appearance
of the corridors shall reflect a more formal, urban extension of the downtown. In order
to establish the formal appearance, trees shall be evenly spaced and located equal
distance behind the property line. Intersections and parking lot entrances should be
highlighted with ornamental plantings and color to visually enhance the aesthetic
appearance of the higher activity zones.
Although the intent for the Downtown Gateway corridors is to establish a consistent,
formal landscape appearance, the design standards are not intended to adversely affect
existing trees along the roadways. Variations to these standards are allowed to provide
for the preservation of existing trees.
A 15' landscape buffer is required from the designated roadway and will be measured
from the property line.
C. Landscaping Requirements
1. The landscape buffer area shall be landscaped and maintained with at least 80% live
vegetative coverage excluding the area required for driveways, sidewalks, bicycle
paths, and drainage features. The remainder may be impervious landscaping such
as landscape rock, native rock walls, fountains, statuary, and signs in compliance
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with Chapter 10. No fencing is allowed within the landscape buffer.
2. Trees and shrubbery are required within the landscape buffer at a ratio of at least
two 2 -inch caliper shade trees and five 5 -gallon shrubs for every 1,000 square feet
of land. Of the required allotment of trees, street trees shall be spaced 40' and 5'
behind the property line. Street trees must be chosen from the Street Tree Palette
for Downtown Gateways, Table 8.06.070. All vigorous, existing trees listed in Table
8.02.030A and/or the City of Georgetown Preferred Plant List, that are preserved
shall count -toward the required tree plantings if they meet or exceed the minimum
of 2 inches in caliper.
All trees and shrubs species shall be from the City of Georgetown Preferred Plant
List, located within the Unified Development Code, Development Manual, and no
more than 25% of all required trees and shrubs may be from the same species.
Landscaping shall include a variety of different species and should be offset while
providing informal massing and framing views. Planting offsets should be of at least
6 feet and are required for every 60 feet of continuous landscape plantings.
Section 8.06.060 Shared Design Standards
A. Design Standards
Landscaping must comply with the remaining section of Chapter 8, Landscaping and
Buffering. Where regulations and requirements for gateway corridors and the underlying
zoning district conflict, the more restrictive regulations apply.
B. Site Design
For all zoning districts, which require a front buildAo-line provision in accordance with
Table 6.03.020, the property line will be replaced with the edge of the gateway
landscape easement.
C. Sidewalks
Sidewalks shall be required in accordance with Table 12.03.020. All sidewalks shall be
constructed and designed to coordinate the location of any new sidewalks and to tie into
existing sidewalks. If the sidewalk lies within the gateway easement, a portion of the
required landscaping shall be between the sidewalk and the designated right-of-way.
D. Parking
No parking will be allowed within the gateway landscape buffer and all screening of
parking will be in accordance with Section 8.05.010.
E. Utilities
1. Drainage facilities are not allowed within the gateway landscape buffer except those
that are necessary to convey drainage in the shortest possible route to or from the
street r ight-of-way. D rainage f acilities i nclude a II d etention ponds, water quality
ponds, outlet structures, drainage berms, improved channels, or other improvements
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associated with the drainage improvements.
2. Ali detention ponds and water quality ponds within the gateway overlay district buffer
shall be designed to the greatest extent possible to conform to the natural terrain of
the land and if possible as curvilinear, non -rectangular shapes. Detention ponds and
water quality ponds within the gateway buffer shall be designed so that the facilities
do not require chain link fencing or concrete walls (or similar material). Outlet
structures may be concrete. Native stone is allowed for detention ponds and water
quality ponds if the ponds are located behind the gateway landscape buffer and the
stone is mortared in place or dry stacked. Gabions are not allowed
3. Fencing is allowed around detention ponds only if the fencing is constructed of
wrought iron or tubular steel or other similar product. The fence shall be buffered
from the street view by planting 5 -gallon evergreen shrubs and vines that will, at
maturity, screen at least 40 percent of the view of the detention pond and fence.
4. Separate ponds for each lot may be utilized if they are designed with a curvilinear
contoured shape, are designed not to require fencing, are able to utilize vegetative
slope stabilization with a slope not exceeding 3:1, and no structural retaining walls
are used.
5. Dumpsters must be located and screened in accordance Section 8.05.040
6. All utilities installed for the development shall be located underground. The
developer shall not have to retrofit existing utilities.
Table 8.06.070 Street Tree Palette for Downtown Gateways
Botanical Name
Common Name
Quercus Macrocarpa
Pistacia chinenesis
Bur Oak
Chinese Pistache
Quercus vin iniana
*Live Oak
Quercus shumardii
Shumard Oak
Franzinus texensis
Texas Ash _
Quercus buckle i
*Texas Red Oak
*Please refer to the publication by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, on "How to
Identify and Manage Oak Wilt in Texas" available at the web site www,texasoakwilt.org
Section 8.06.080 Gateway Overlay District Map
Map attached as Exhibit A of this Ordinance to be inserted here
SECTION 4. All ordinances that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be, and the
same are hereby, repealed and all other ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. If any provision of this Ordinance or the UDC, 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.
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SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its final adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 16th day of December 2003,
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 27th day of January 2004,
ATTEST:
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Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
Approved as to Form:
Patricia E. Carls, Brown & Carls, LLP
City Attorney
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