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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 07.28.1998 CC-W&RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor Leo Wood presiding. Council Present: =CouncilAbsent: Charles "Hors" Burson, Charlie Barton, Shorty Valdez Ferd Tonn, Lee Bain, Shelley Davis, Susan Hoyt E Bob Hart, City Manager; George Russell, Asst. City Manager; Marianne Banks, City Attorney; Susan Morgan, Director of Finance and Administration; Verna Browning, Director of Community Services; Art Rodriguez, Asst. City Attorney; Lenny Welch, Convention and Visitors Bureau Director; Adriana Sigala, Human Resources Director; Richard Maxwell, City Manager Intern; Tom Balt, Wendy Walsh, Gary Warnock Called to order at 5:43 p.m. A Focus Group Discussion on Organizational Culture and Customer Service -- Bob Hart Hart reviewed with Council the previous workshop discussion of organizational cultures. He introduced Kathryn Ennis and Greg Innes from New Zealand and explained that they have been working with the employees in focus groups and will meet with builders/developers, members of Council Advisory Boards, and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and the Georgetown Industrial Foundation before the end of the week to get an indication of the culture of the City. Innes told Council that his background in planning and organizational restructuring for local and regional governments in New Zealand helped him to develop his model of Organizational Culture which can be used to guide policy and economic efforts. Kathryn Ennis told Council that she had been to Georgetown last year on a research project on strategic training for local government. She told Council that she had introduced Hart to the Organizational Culture model and he invited them to bring their expertise to Georgetown. She spoke of the culture of an organization having great influence on the capabilities of the organization. Innes advised Council that the model would be useful in dealing with the rapid growth issues and proposed electric deregulation. Councilmembers contributed that they thought the unique character of Georgetown should be retained while expanding the economic base. They felt that the Main Street Program, affordable housing, urban design, programs of the Georgetown Project, community policing, pro -active measures, productivity measures and benchmarks for good customer service, empowerment of City employees for the good of customer service, sense of place, planned infrastructure and water supply, maintaining the historic district, ongoing great relationship with Southwestern University and the Georgetown School District, and activities for youth, are all important to the future of Georgetown. City Council Meeting Minutes/July 28, 1998 Page 1 of 6 Pages Called to order at 6:48 p.m. Executive Session B Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney C Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property D Sec.551.075 conference with employee Called to order at 7:12 p.m. E Action from Executive Session There was no action from Executive Session at this time. It was announced that the Executive Session would be reconvened at the end of the Regular Agenda. Mayor, Council, City Manager and staff comments and reports Barton noted that on July 21 he and Burson had asked for an item to be placed on the agenda, and it was not included, so he asked that the item be placed on the August 11 Agenda for the Council to appoint a Citizens Police Advisory Committee. It was noted that Councilmember Valdez was not in attendance. G Citizens wishing to address the Council No citizens wished to speak at this time. H Consideration of approval of the minutes for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 14, 1998 -- Sandra Lee I Consideration of an award of bid in the amount of $379,917.20 to McLean Construction Company, of Killeen, Texas to construct the Thousand Oaks Drainage Improvements Project -- Terry Jones and Jim Briggs J Consideration and possible action on Conveyance Plat of 18.324 acres in the L. J. Dyches Survey, located at the end of Mourning Dove Lane -- Hildy Kingma and Kim Shaw K Consideration and possible action on a request for a Detailed Development Plan of 1.08 acres in the Antonio Flores Survey, to be known as the Eagles Wings Child Development Center, located adjacent to Georgetown Learning Center at 2201 Airport Road, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations -- Hildy Kingma and Kim Shaw L Consideration and possible action on a request for a Concept Plan of 82.8658 acres in the John Powell, Francis Hudson and Ephraim Evans Surveys and Georgetown Gateway, Phase A, Section 1, located at the northeast corner of the IH -35 frontage road and Westinghouse Road, to be known as Kelley Trust Subdivision -- Hildy Kingma and Gary Warnock M Consideration and possible action on a request for a Concept Plan of 46 acres in the William Addison Survey, located on Maple Street, Tower Drive and Quail Valley Drive, to be known as Georgian Place -- Hildy Kingma and Wendy Walsh Bain asked about the objections due to the proposed subdivision abutting an industrial park. Walsh noted there were no oral comments at the Planning and Zoning Commission. City Council Meeting Minutes/July 28, 1998 Page 2 of 6 Pages N Consideration of a Final Plat of 12.268 acres in the Frederick Foy and Daniel Monroe Surveys, for the extension of Sun City Boulevard, located in The Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown. (Hilly Kingma and Gary Warnock) O Consideration of a resolution granting a petition for the annexation of 18.31 acres in the Ephraim Evans and F.A. Hudson Surveys, locally known as a portion of the Kelley Trust Concept Plan, located at the northeast corner of Westinghouse Road and IH35 -- Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg Consideration of a resolution adopting an economic development program with C3 Communications, Inc. and authorizing a loan in the amount of the outstanding balance of the existing note with Tessco/Code Alarm -- Bob Hart Motion by Barton, second by Tonn to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Approved 6-0. (Valdez absent) Q Second reading of an ordinance amending Section 10.16.040 of the Code of Ordinances regarding no parking zones on Rock Street, Ash Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Street -- Marianne Banks Banks read the caption on second reading. Motion by Tonn, second by Davis to approve Ordinance No. 98-41. Approved 6-0. R Second reading of an ordinance amending Section 10.12.090 of the Code of Ordinances relating to school speed zones on Northwest Boulevard, Village Commons Boulevard, U.S. 81 (North Austin Avenue) and County Road 151- Marianne Banks Banks read the caption on second reading. Motion by Hoyt, second by Barton to approve Ordinance No. 98-42. Approved 6-0. S Second Reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 10. 12.090 of the Code of Ordinances to reduce the speed limit on Maple Street from 30 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour; beginning at the north right-of-way line on University Avenue, continuing north on Maple Street to the south right-of-way line of Seventh Street -- Mark Miller and Jim Briggs Briggs read the caption on second reading. Motion by Bain, second by Hoyt to approve Ordinance No. 98-43. Approved 6-0. T First Reading of an ordinance amending Section 10.12.090 of the Code of Ordinances relating to the East 15th Street school speed zone -- Marianne Banks Banks explained that the school speed zone needed to be relocated. She read the caption only on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Tonn, second by Davis to approve on first reading. Approved 6-0. U Consideration and possible action on Revised Public Review Final Plat and Revised Detailed Development Plan for 18.91 acres in the David Wright Survey, to be known as A Planned Unit Development of Texas Traditions, Phase One, located on Booty's Crossing Road -- Hildy Kingma and Kim Shaw Shaw explained that this is a revision adding nine additional lots and a reserve for open space, designed to preserve natural habitat. She noted that a chart for impervious cover is being added to the plat. Shaw noted that it will need to be clarified if the trees in the right of way are to be saved. Mary Marcotte, 605 Oak Crest Lane, told Council that Texas Traditions is being advertised as a retirement community, but will possibly turn into a development for young families with lots of children, but small lots. She said there will only be one road leading from the subdivision that contains a low-water crossing that floods frequently. She said there is confusion about the speed limit on Booty's Road. She noted that there is a lot of foot traffic on the road from the nearby junior high school. Bain clarified that the majority of Booty's Road is in the jurisdiction of Williams County , not within the City City Council Meeting Minutes/July 28, 1998 Page 3 of 6 Pages Limits. Wally Tuten, 605 Oak Crest Lane, noted that the density for the subdivision is much higher than surrounding areas. He told Council that he is concerned about a proposed detention pond without a barrier. He noted that a number of changes have taken place since originally approved. Davis asked if TNRCC approvals had been received. Munk explained that the letter of approval from TNRCC must be on file before construction can begin. Davis asked and was told that the subdivision meets all the provisions within the City ordinance. Hart noted that if there were any changes required by TNRCC, the revised plan would come to Council for approval. Hoyt confirmed that there would be another road included at the time the plan for Phase II is submitted. Tim Hunter of Corridor Engineering spoke to Council regarding the trees that would be saved to provide a buffer. Bain asked if there would be a fence along Booty's Road and was told that buffering would be done with landscaping. Barton confirmed that it would be an age -restricted community. Hart noted that the City would not be responsible for the drainage improvements as long as the property remained outside of the city limits. It was noted that because this is a planned unit development (PUD), the Council was not obligated to approve. Bain confirmed that the smallest lot size is 6,000 s.f. which is the same as the City minimum that is required, and that the average lot size is 7400 s.f.. He also confirmed that the drainage has been engineered correctly. Bain asked if there are any plans to upgrade Booty's Road. Hart said the County's position has been to wait for the City to annex. Motion by Davis, second by Barton to approve the plan. Approved 6-0. V First reading of an ordinance adopting the Urban Design Functional Plan Element of the Century Plan -- Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg von Rosenberg noted that the Public Hearing for this plan had been held at the last Council Meeting. He read the caption only on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the Charter. Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Chairman Larry Himenes congratulated the Council for developing the process to adopt the Urban Design Plan. He read a Chamber resolution supporting the City Urban Design Plan. Wood thanked Himenes and thanked the Committee Motion by Tonn, second by Hoyt to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0 W First Reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 6.16 of the Code of Ordinances to transfer responsibility for issuing peddlers and solicitors permits from the City Secretary to the Georgetown Police Services Records Section -- Larry Hesser Hart explained that this ordinance is proposed to make the process more efficient. Hart read the caption only. Motion by Tonn, second by Bain to approve on first reading. Approved 6-0. X First reading of an Ordinance to Rezone 0.8 acres in the Nicholas Porter Survey, from RS, Residential Single Family to RO, Residential Office, or any more restrictive district, located at 1601 Williams Drive -- Ed Barry and Kim Shaw Shaw explained that this rezoning is tied to the site plan. She noted that staff recommends that the parking design be removed to the rear and side of the structure. Shaw read the caption only on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Charles Braun, 1603 Williams Drive, noted that his property is also up for RO zoning. He would like to see the applicant move their parking to the north or west side of the property. City Council Meeting Minutes/July 28, 1998 Page 4 of 6 Pages Ron Greening, the applicant, told Council he is expecting to move his law firm to this location. He asked if there were a proposed amendment to the ordinance. Shaw stated that there is no amendment planned. She said staff is requesting that the parking be moved before the second reading. Bain explained that the Agenda Item Cover Sheet does not address the site plan. It was suggested that the applicant and the staff meet to make sure the applicant fully understands the process. After clarification, Shaw stated that staff would support the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, but would like to add a statement that the parking be moved. Greening said he would like to take advantage of the 40 -foot easement for the parking. Motion by Hoyt, second by Barton to approve as read by Kim Shaw. Greening objected. Wood suggested that the motion and second be withdrawn so that staff could work on the item further Motion by Hoyt, second by Barton to defer the item to the August 11 Council Agenda. Approved 6-0. Y First Reading of an Ordinance to Rezone 18.31 acres in the Francis Hudson and Ephraim Evans Surveys, from A, Agricultural and Residential Single Family to C -2A, Commercial First Height or any more restrictive district, located at the northeast corner of the IH -35 frontage road and Westinghouse Road, to be known as Kelley Trust Subdivision, Phases One and Two -- Hildy Kingma and Gary Warnock Warnock read the caption only of the ordinance after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Hoyt asked that the exclusion of mini -warehouses be included, and she was assured that is already included. Motion by Barton, second by Burson to approve on first reading. Approved 6-0. Z First Reading of an Ordinance to Rezone 46 acres in the William Addison Survey, from A, Agricultural to RS, Residential Single Family, RM -1, Multifamily and RM -2, Dense Multifamily or any more restrictive districts, to be known as Georgian Place located on Maple Street, Tower Drive and Quail Valley Drive -- Hildy Kingma and Wendy Walsh Walsh read the caption only on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Davis, second by Burson to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0. AA First reading of an ordinance amending the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances by adding Section 15.03 establishing energy conservation standards for single and double family dwellings -- Murray Blackman and Jim Briggs Briggs noted that the ordinance was written by Dave Hall, Murray Blackman, and Leon Henderson. He noted that the standards in this ordinance are the standards of the old "Good Cents" Program of LCRA. He said the Public Utility Commission is very interested in this ordinance and other cities may be required to adopt similar ordinances. He noted that Georgetown had been proactive in creating this ordinance. Hall read the caption only of the ordinance after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Tonn asked what type of insulation would be required. Hall noted that Henderson had developed a special standard with recommendations from local builders. Motion by Barton, second by Hoyt to approve on first reading. Approved 6-0. BB First reading of an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of 18.31 acres in the Ephraim Evans and F.A. Hudson Surveys, locally known as a portion of the Kelley Trust Concept Plan, located at the northeast corner of Westinghouse Road and IH35 -- Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg von Rosenberg distributed a copy of the request for annexation and read the caption only on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Bain, second by Davis to approve on first reading. Approved 6-0. CC Consideration of a Request to Waive the Development Review Fees and Tap Fees for Georgian Place -- Hildy Kingma and Wendy Walsh Walsh explained that this development is geared to the first-time home buyer and the developer will apply to the State for assistance. She noted that the development review fees being requested to be waived City Council Meeting Minutes/July 28, 1998 Page 5 of 6 Pages totaled over $9,000 and the tap fees totaled over $447,000. Hart noted that the Council could approve the waiver of the development review fees at this Council Meeting, but he would like to hold a Council Workshop before Council determines whether or not to waive the utility tap fees. Motion by Tonn, second by Davis to waive the Development Review Fees and to decide at a later date whether to waive the utility tap fees. Approved 6-0. DD Consideration of a resolution indicating intent to annex, setting of the public hearings, and adoption of the service plans for the annexation of approximately 315.68 acres in the William Addison Survey, a portion of a tract locally known as the Devonshire Farms Concept Plan -- Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg von Rosenberg stated that this property is contiguous with the City Limits. He read the resolution. Motion by Tann, second by Hoyt to approve the resolution. Approved 6-0. EE Consideration of a resolution indicating intent to annex, setting of the public hearings, and adoption of the service plans for the annexation of the 17.01 acre Park Central Section One subdivision, the 19.61 acre Park Central Section Two subdivision and the 95.42 acre Benderson Trust tract, located along Westinghouse Road -- Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg von Rosenberg distributed copies of a revised Exhibit A including one other area that had not been originally designated on the Exhibit A that had been included in the Council Agenda packet. He read the resolution Motion by Tonn, second by Barton to approve the resolution. Approved 6-0. 8:55 p.m. recessed Regular Session to resume Executive Session B Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney C Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property D Sec.551.075 conference with employee 9:35 p.m. resumed Open Session E Action from Executive Session No action was taken on Executive Session items. The meeting was adjourned at 09:35 PM. Approved w. j S' City Council Meeting Minutes/July 28, 1998 Page 6 of 6 Pages Attest:. City Secretary Sandra Lee