HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 11.28.2017 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at
101 E. 71 St., Georgetown, Texas
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Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:04 PM. All Councilmembers were in attendance. Mayor Dale Ross,
Anna Eby, District 1, Valerie Nicholson, District 2, John Hesser, District 3, Steve Fought, District 4, Ty Gipson,
District 5, Rachael Jonrowe, District 6, and Tommy Gonzalez, District 7 were in attendance.
Regular Session
(This Regular session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose authorized by
the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A. Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Mayor
Mayor Ross spoke on the ground breaking ceremony that morning for the New City Hall and Council Chambers.
He mentioned the CAMPO meeting to be held the following Monday.
City Council Regional Board Reports
Announcements
- City Boards & Commissions Accepting Applications
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Eby, second by Nicholson, to approve (1) the appraisal and authorization to make an initial offer for the
purchase of real property, and (2) authorization to purchase real property and for the Mayor to execute the
necessary documents, on the terms discussed in executive session, for Parcel 5 located at the northeast corner of
Airport Road and Aviation Drive.
Approved: 7-0
Mayor Ross announced that Item O had been pulled from the agenda.
Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine that may be acted upon with one single vote.
An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted upon individually as part of
the Regular Agenda.
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 -- Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action to vacate and abandon two ten foot public utility easements, totaling
0.1657 acres (7,217 square feet) along the shared property line of Lots 41 and 42, Block D, of the Final Plat of
the Preserve Phase II, as depicted in that certain plat recorded in Document No. 2009077678 of the Official
Public Records of Williamson County, Texas and to authorize the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed -- Travis
Baird, Real Estate Coordinator
D. Consideration and possible action to vacate and abandon two 0.34 acre tracts of land, totaling 0.68 -acres, out
of the Antonio Flores Survey, Abstract 235, located at the south east corner of North East Inner Loop and
North Austin Ave. and being a remainder of that 2.004 acres deeded to the City of Georgetown in Document
2002096046 of the Official Public Records of Williamson County, Texas and to authorize the Mayor to execute a
deed without warranty -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Coordinator
E. Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to grant an electrical easement and approval of a utility agreement for
electrical service at Garey Park in the amount of $52,819.96 to Pedernales Electric Cooperative -- Kimberly
Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Coordinator
F. Forwarded by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve a BuyBoard cooperative purchase contract for pool filters and
installation at Williams Drive Pool with Progressive Commercial Aquatics of Manor, TX in the amount of
$57,871.30 -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
G. Forwarded from the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement between Atmos Energy and the Georgetown
Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) for natural gas infrastructure improvement in downtown --
Michaela Dollar, Economic Development Director
H. Forwarded from the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District (GVPID):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order KPA-18-005 to Kasberg, Patrick, and Associates,
LP of Georgetown, TX in the amount of $59,490.00 for a landscape, amenity, and wayfinding signage
masterplan for the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and
Recreation Director
I. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Patin Construction, LLC of Taylor, Texas for the
construction of the 2017 CDBG Scenic Drive Sidewalk project in the amount of $140,902.00 -- Wesley
Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director and Michael Hallmark, CIP Manager
J. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve a change order to MA Smith Contracting Company, Inc. in the
amount of $118,805.00 for Citywide Sidewalk Improvements -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering
Director
Motion by Fought, second by Gonzalez, to approve the Statutory Consent Agenda in its entirety.
Approved: 7-0
Legislative Regular Agenda
K. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 4.40 acres in the Fish Survey
located at 4819 Williams Drive from the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) District, to Local Commercial (C-1)
District -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on the rezoning request for 4819 Williams Drive. She provided a location
map, future land use map and zoning map for the property. Nelson provided the criteria for Local Commercial
(C-1) zoning and spoke on the setback and bufferyard requirements.
Nelson spoke on Lot Development Standards and provided information on use comparisons. She explained that
the information in green is the difference in the two districts and L indicates limited use.
Specific use
CM
C1
Bed and Breakfast
L
L
Bed and Breakfast with
Events
L
L
Inn
S
P
Hotel, Boutique
—
p
Hotel, Full Service
—
p
Hotel, Limited Service
—
p
Restaurant, General
L
L
Restaurant, Drive-
through
S
L
Specific Use
CN
C1
Home Health Care Services
L
L
Medical or Dental Office
L
L
Medical or Dental Clinic
—
L
Urgent Cara Facility
—
L
General Office
L
L
Integrated Office Center
—
L
General Retail
L
L
Agricultural Sales
—
L
Landscape Supply
Sales/Garden Center
—
L
Spedfic use
CN
C1
Farmer's Market
L
L
Artisan Studio and Gallery
—
L
Personal Services
L
L
Personal Services,
Restricted
—
S
Dry Cleaning Service, Drop-
off Only
L
L
Laundromat
L
L
Printing, Mailing and
Reproduction Services
L
L
Fitness Center
L
L
Banking and Financial
Services
—
L
Nelson said that the criteria for rezoning has been found to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
The application is complete vd the
iinbrmation contained wMdn the
application is suffliclent and correct X
enough to allow adequate review and final
action;
The zoning change is consistent with the X
Comprehensive Plan;
The zoning change promotes the health,
safety or general welfare of the City and X
the safe orderly, and healthful
devebopment of the City,
The zoning change is compatible with the
present zoning and conforming uses of X
nearby property and with the character of
the neighborhood; and
The property to be rezoned is suitable for
uses permitted by the district that would X
be applied by the proposed amendment.
Nelson noted that opposition has been filed and the item would require a super majority to pass. She noted that
the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval.
Nelson read the caption
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6.15 PM. Persons signed up to speak on Item K included: Thomas
Miller, Karen Miller and Larry Vineyard.
Comments and Concerns Voiced included:
Flooding
Light
Noise
Safe orderly help
Shallow earth
Fuel run off
Retention pond in violation
Set back and bufferyard is not done properly
Structural walls
Light and music 24 hours per day
Traffic
Comprehensive plan says these properties are not allowed
Does not meet neighborhood plan
Neighborhood questions have not been answered
Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6:22 PM
Mayor Ross asked for a motion. No Councilmember made a motion. City Attorney, Charlie McNabb said there
must be a vote. The item must have an action of yay or nay.
Motion by Fought, second by Gipson to approve Item K.
Councilmember Hesser said these are significant problems. He noted that the neighbors are objecting to what
could be built there. Hesser asked how they protect themselves from what could be built there. Hesser also
noted that water is an issue because they are on septic.
Nelson said a developer would be subject to the city standard requirements and there would be provisions for
lighting, detention and water quality, as well as the noise ordinance. Hesser said it is important to go beyond and
make efforts to be good neighbors.
Councilmember Fought said these are specific complaints about drainage and setbacks and asked if these had
been grandfathered provisions. Thomas Miller said that the neighborhood was incorporated in 2008 and this
plan for building was submitted in 2012. He said only 2 of the structures in the plan have been built and the rest
of the property has not yet been developed. Miller said the structures that are built are in violation. City
Manager, Morgan, said he would follow up with the concerns, but this is only a rezoning request.
Councilmember Gipson said this has happened before and asked who the owner is and how he could be
addressed. Nelson said the applicant was present. Scott Stribling came forward and said that he represents the
owner, Mr. Roy Jones. Mayor Ross asked the applicant to share his intentions for the property. Jones said he
began construction in 2012 and completed construction in October of 2013. He said that they have complied
with all code and other requirements and specifications of the City. Jones noted that no problems have ever
been brought to their attention and they have been good corporate citizens.
Stribling explained that C-1 zoning is growing on Williams Drive and the owner is not able to consider what to put
on his property because of the limitations and requirements. He noted that even more office space cannot be
considered and said C1 zoning would not eliminate code and access.
Thomas Miller showed a copy of the original plan and pointed to the fact that construction has not been
completed. He said the neighbors have not received a response to their questions. City Manager, Morgan, said
he is unable to respond on the fly, but will be happy to follow-up with these issues.
Mayor Ross noted that the Council had the option of approving the item tonight and not approving the second
reading, after follow up with the neighbors.
Hesser asked the developers to talk to the neighbors. They said they will be happy to do so
Approved: 7-0
L. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for an event facility in the
Mixed -Use Downtown zoning district for 0.33 acres out of the City of Georgetown Subdivision, Block 26, Lots
5-6 located at 511 S. Main Street -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on a Special Use Permit for an event facility at 511 S. Main Street.
Nat Waggoner, the City's Long Range Planning Manager, presented the request for a special use permit for an
event facility at 511 S. Main Street to be known as the Wish Well Event Center. Waggoner described the
intention of the facility and the site plan. He explained that the applicant will be working with HARC and the Site
Development Review Committee.
Waggoner spoke on the options of the Council on the request: approve, approve with conditions or disapprove.
Waggoner provided the list of items under consideration and showed the location map, zoning map and future
land use map.
Waggoner noted that the property is designated as special mixed use and spoke on the Comprehensive Plan.
Waggoner explained that, as promoted by the Downtown Master Plan, the intent is to move the downtown area
toward becoming a center of activity not only in the day, but also at night and on weekends, by promoting a mix
of commercial, entertainment, residential and civic uses.
Waggoner provided a map and explained the concept of the City's Transition Zone.
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Waggoner spoke on the preservation of the historic assets of the property and how this would be adapted for
new use. He provided images of street views of the property at 511 Main Street. Waggoner said the property,
constructed in 1922, had been identified as a high priority structure in the Historic Resources Survey. He said it
contributes significantly to local history and broader historical patterns and is a good example of architecture,
engineering and crafted design.
Waggoner spoke on the Conceptual Plan, the applicant's intentions and described parking spaces to be
constructed.
Waggoner explained that the project meets the guiding documents for the Comprehensive Plan, the Downtown
Master Plan and the Downtown Core Character Area. He then provided the UDC Criteria and explained that the
plan meets 2 of the 4 criteria, is neutral to 1 and does not meet the criteria for parking. Waggoner said that staff
recommends additional measures to meet criteria 3 and 4. He explained that Council could develop additional
criteria, as they had done with a previous event facility request.
1. Not detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the
surrounding neighborhood or Its occupants. ✓
2. The proposed conceptual site layout, circulation plan
and design are harmonious with the character of the ✓
surrounding area.
3. The proposed use does not negatively impact existing ✓
uses In the area and In the City through Impacts on public
infrastructure.
4. The proposed use does not negatively impact existing
uses in the area and In the City.
Waggoner provided information about the Public Notice and said that the Planning & Zoning Commission had
recommended approval of the project without conditions.
Waggoner reminded the Council of their options: approve, approve with conditions or disapprove.
Waggoner read the caption
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6:45 PM.
Persons who signed up to speak on Item L included: Larry Brundidge, Charlotte Richards and Douglas Bryce
Comments and Concerns Voiced included:
Feels out of control
Passed without conditions
House built in 1922, a century ago.
Not appropriate for 350 people
Conditions are same as Union on 8'h violations
Should be 225 occupants
Conditions to secretary
Don't mind growth
Desirable place to live and come to
Traffic concerns
Parking concerns
Not enough parking — will be parking on streets
Noise
Safety
Privacy an issue
Father owns the house
Hotel until 1982
In family for a long time
Likes the project
350 includes the outdoor seating
Good to have a sound proof fence
Georgetown is growing
This has been a commercial building since 1936
Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6.52 PM.
Councilmember Gonzalez asked if this will be consistent with the Union on 81h. Waggoner said conditions are up
to the Council and they would not be required to establish the same conditions.
Councilmember Jonrowe said she reviewed the Downtown Master Plan and the definition of the Downtown
Transitional Area. She read and described provisions. Jonrowe asked how the proposed use would serve the
nearby residents. Waggoner said it would be a communal space and accommodate family and office parties.
Jonrowe asked if this would be a private facility. Waggoner confirmed. Jonrowe spoke on repurposing and
limiting the business hours, mentioned in the development recommendations of the Transition Area plan. She
said there should be an emphasis on the neighbors welcoming the business and being able to take advantage of
them. Jonrowe asked about capacity, hours and alcohol at the event center. Waggoner said that capacity was
noted as 350 in the letter of intent and events would to go until 12 AM. He said that it would be assumed that
there would be alcohol served, but this was not specified in the letter of intent for the event center. Jonrowe
asked if music would be played outside, inside or both. Waggoner said he did not know. Jonrowe read from the
development recommendations and noted that an outdoor bar with music would not be a good use of property
for the transition zone and read the recommended uses. Jonrowe said this project would have a negative impact
on the neighborhood and runs counter to the City's definition of uses for the Transition Area. Jonrowe said there
will be lots of growth in the pipeline and Old Town will be particularly attractive. She said she does not believe
that this is a fitting use and asked the Council to provide the special use permit conditions. Jonrowe said she
wants to apply what she has learned over the years, and will not support this.
Councilmember Gipson said a lot of cities are growing in ways that are not the right way. Gipson said this is
what we want in Downtown Georgetown. He said that parking issues are being addressed and mentioned the
parking at Dos Salsas, with only 13 parking spots. Gipson said he wants to highly encourage a good neighbor
relationship, but this is a good project and is better than some other uses that might come in. He said
Georgetown deserves this, and he will be supporting it.
Councilmember Eby said she understands both sides and thinks the project sounds exciting. Eby said she does
not think it violates intentions but wants Council to decipher the conditions that would be helpful for the special
use permit. She said parking and hours of operation need to be addressed.
Motion by Fought, second by Gipson to approve Item L.
Approved: 5-2 (Eby, Jonrowe opposed)
M. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) for multi -family,
attached dwelling units in the General Commercial (C-3) Zoning District on the property located at 1515 and
1531 Rivery Blvd -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on a Special Use Permit for multi -family, attached dwelling units at 1515
and 1531 Rivery Blvd. She said these would be owner -occupied condos with a maximum of 89 dwelling units.
Nelson provided a location map, future land use map, and zoning map and described the property. She also
provided an image of the concept plan.
Nelson spoke on the SUP Approval Criteria.
• The use is not detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the surrounding neighborhood.
• The conceptual site layout, circulation plan, and design are harmonious with the character of the area
• The use does not negatively impact the City through impacts on public infrastructure.
• The use does not negatively impact the City through the creation injurious or noxious impact.
Nelson described staff findings.
• The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding uses that include multi -family, retail, personal
services and entertainment.
■ The proposed use will bring additional density to the area to further support the surrounding uses and
development
• The proposed development is harmonious with the character of the surrounding area.
• The proposed project will increase housing choices, as well as create more walkable and bike -able
opportunities for residents consistent with the original intent of the Rivery development.
Nelson said that the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval.
Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 7:08 PM. No persons had asked to speak on the item. Mayor Ross
closed the Public Hearing at 7:08 PM.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Gonzalez, to approve Item M
Councilmember Jonrowe asked about the gated entries and said she thought gated neighborhoods in
Georgetown were prohibited. Nelson said the gated community restriction is for single family developments, not
multifamily. Jonrowe asked for the price point of these condos. The applicant, Bruce Barton, said the condos
will be in the $350K range. Jonrowe asked Barton why the community would be guard gated. Barton said it is
mainly for marketing and that it makes people feel more secure.
Jonrowe asked Nelson about the guard gating provisions and said she liked that Georgetown did not allow
enclaves of privilege. Nelson said she will bring back all of the information regarding guard gating at the second
reading on December 12th. Jonrowe said this was not the intent of the original law and she is not comfortable
with gated communities.
Approved: 7-0
N. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution granting an exception to the use restrictions
included in the special warranty deed dated December 17, 2013, conveying the property located at 610 North
Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on a possible exception to the use restrictions included in a special
warranty deed dated December 17, 2013 for property located at 610 North Austin Ave, the old Albertson's
building. She summarized the current use restrictions.
1. No tax exempt or non-profit persons or entities shall own or occupy the building.
2. Use of property is limited to entities providing retail sales and/or commercial services.
3. Retail sales must generate at least $150 of sales per sq. ft. of retail floor area and are not restricted to:
a. General retail
b. Agricultural sales
c. Landscape supply sales/garden center
d. Farmers market; or
e. Artisan studio or gallery
"Unless an exception to this requirement is approved by the City Council".
4. Commercial service uses must be approved by the City Council and are limited to
a.
Personal services
b.
Dry cleaning drop off
c.
Printing/mailing/repro services
d.
Fitness center
e.
Banking/financial services; or
f.
Consumer repair
"Unless an exception to this requirement is approved by the City Council".
Nelson provided an Update on the Property.
• August 2015: Council approved exception to allow LaPlaya restaurant and office tenants (did not sign
lease) with conditions
o Certain site and fagade improvements are to be made to the property including parking, fire,
protection and landscaping
o Site and fagade improvements have been completed.
Nelson spoke on the current request and provided a floor plan of the proposed location in the building. She
noted that the request is for a Cigar and Wine Lounge and the applicant is seeking Council approval for this use.
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Councilmember Jonrowe asked about smoke shops and said she remembers that Council directed that they
should be stand-alone structures. Nelson said that direction was established for vape stores. Nelson said this
business would still be subject to all city code requirements. Jonrowe said this could be a loop hole that needs to
be revisited and this business should have to look for a stand-alone structure.
Approved: 6-1 (Jonrowe opposed)
O. Consideration and possible action to authorize application for a GLO Community Development Non -
Housing Block Grant for $850,000.00 to provide hazard mitigation actions to the CDBG identified areas
from the General Land Office -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
Mayor Ross announced at the beginning of the meeting that Item O had been pulled from the agenda.
P. Forwarded from the Housing Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution of no objection, allowing Pedcor Investments to
apply for Housing Tax Credits to the State for the construction of 192 units to be known as the Residences
at Stillwater, located at approximately the 1500 block of NE Inner Loop -- Susan Watkins, AICP, Housing
Coordinator and Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Susan Watkins, the City's Housing Coordinator spoke on the Item requesting a Resolution of No Objection. She
noted that this had been addressed earlier at the workshop meeting.
Watkins introduced Jean Latsha who would be providing the Council with the presentation on the project. Latsha
first introduced Terry Cook who had asked to say a few words. She explained that she is the Commissioner for
District 1 of Williamson County and wants Georgetown to approve the Pedcor project. Cook spoke on the
importance of workforce housing and said this project is an upscale apartment complex which will provide
workforce housing rents for up to 35 years. She said she encourages the approval of the Resolution of No
Objection.
Latsha provided the Pedcor Companies Background and provided images of their Texas Portfolio and renderings
of the proposed project.
The Pedcor Companies Background
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JDevelopments In 19 states with several In Texas
J650 employees - engineers, architects, property managers
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Latsha spoke on Pedcor Management Policies and Practices.
■ Criminal Background Check
• Sex Offenders Check
• No Drug Policy
• All done at initial leasing and again at renewal
• Rigorous screening that does not occur with all apartment communities or single-family housing
• House Rules — 3 strikes and you are out (noise complaints, police calls, health code violations, etc.)
• Apartments inspected every 3 months
Latsha explained that the site is zoned for multifamily use and she provided the conceptual site plan. She noted
that the developer plans to design and build without any variances from the City.
Latsha explained the Unit Mix and Potential Tenants. She also noted the Site and Unit Amenities and showed
renderings of the potential property, both exteriors and interiors.
Unit Mix and Potential Tenants
,J L92 total units
J77 one-bedroom/one-bath
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J7.4 three-bedroorn/two-bath
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Latsha provided responses to the question of Why Here?
• Pedcor performed market analysis when proposing Live Oak Apartments in January 2016 and saw the
demand for the housing and the recognition of that demand from the community
• Property is already zoned for multi -family
• Part of a larger concept that includes single-family homes and commercial development
• Current property owner is familiar with Pedcor's product and reputation
Latsha said she would like to explain why the City should not be concerned about being a 2xPer Capita City.
• Texas has almost 250,000 tax credit units and a population of about 27 million, which translates to 0.00926
tax credit units per capita
• Georgetown has 1, 539 tax credit units and a population of 56,102 or 0.0274 units per capita
• These number do not reflect demand for housing in a particular city
• Neighboring communities
o Pedcor proposing up to 128 units in Hutto
o Pedcor plans to break ground on 316 units in Round Rock in February 2018
o Pedcor is currently leasing a new 256 unit community in Cedar Park
o Austin is also a 2xPer Capita city, with a need for thousands of units of affordable housing
Latsha spoke on data that indicates there is a need for this housing.
• In the City of Georgetown, 3,000 renter households with at least 1 housing problem and 1,540 with at least
one severe housing problem
• Of the 3,000 with at least 1 housing problem, 1,905 (63.5%) have incomes less than 50% HAMFI
• 4,646 renter households with 1-6 persons
• 2,433 renter households make less than $56,700 but more than $23,280 and that number is expected to
grow to 2,604 in the next five years
• 1,539 tax credit units, some of which are extremely low income and/or elderly
Latsha explained who lives in these properties and how the housing helps them.
• Qualifying residents can earn up to $64,500 annually ($31 per hour) depending on the household size
• Jobs (found on indeed.com) in the area where residents would qualify to live in these development:
0 Williamson county positions — Evidence Tech and Information Services Specialist
o Part time bank tellers
o Border Patrol Agenda
o Transportation Tech with TX Dept. of Transportation
o City of Georgetown Aquatics Specialist
o Kohutek Engineering and Testing Materials Specialist
Rents are 20-25% less then market rate rents
Residents who become over the income limits typically become homeowners
Latsha discussed other options for serving the workforce.
• Don't have direct access to HOME and CDBG funds
• Property Tax exemptions
• Waivers of building requirements
• Market rate developers
■ Voucher programs/rent subsidies
The impact on schools was discussed next.
• Models predict anywhere from 37 to 70 school-age kids in the development
• Some households may qualify as "economically disadvantaged" but some will not
• Providing a stable place for families to live can reduce mobility
■ Contacted Georgetown ISD so that they can plan accordingly
Latsha spoke about what the property would look like in 5 years for the residents and neighbors.
• For the residents, rents are based on Area Median Income and utility allowances, which will fluctuate from
year to year
• Residents that become over the income limits tend to transition to homeownership
• Pedcor's long-term ownership and management provide for a high level of maintenance over 20-30 years or
more
Latsha showed images of some of Pedcor's older properties to show the upkeep and maintenance.
She spoke on the Development Timeline for the property.
Develaament Timeline
JNeighborhood Meetings starting in October 2017
JSlte Planning, City Approvals. Financing Applications - November 2017 through
November 2018
LRonstruction Start - December 2018
L1First Units ready for Leasing in December 2019
JConstruct+ori Completion - Jane 2020
JCommunity fully leased - January 2021
Watkins read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Eby, to approve Item P.
Persons signed up to speak on Item P included: Georgianne Hewett, Mary Ellen Kersch, Jay Warren, Bertha
Godinez, Richard Glasco, Carol Glasco, Lou Snead, Jim Mann, Dan Bonner and Kent Cummins.
Comments and Concerns voiced included:
Georgetown freezes taxes for seniors, why not this
Subsidies result in tax subsidies
Why oppose this
Indicates elitism
Charges baseless
No indication that these complexes have a higher crime rate
Don't blame on students
Pedcor was selected developer because of a superior performance and long term management
Does not cost a penny
Live Oak Community is important for Wesleyan employees
Employs many teammates — 59% outside of Georgetown
Staff that is necessary in healthcare and living communities front lines
Shape the daily living experience of residents
Living close to where you serve is less stressful
Favor of Pedcor
Applaud their interest in reducing workforce housing development
Pedcor investing 30 million dollars
Will add 192 needed rental units
Still more affordable housing needed
Deficit of 3000 plus rental units in the city
75% of low income workers commute into Georgetown
No cost to this
Market driven approach
Social and moral issue
Providing reduces rents to hardworking individuals is important
How can this be bad?
Workforce analysis from GEDCO mentioned
Survey of residents listed housing affordability as the top priority
Desire to retain younger residents
Employers reported significant challenges hiring and retaining workers
Workers must live in neighboring communities
Analysis spoke to the growth continuing to have challenges to workforce
Must be a will to listen to employers and residents of the community
Respect the citizen segment
Spoke on personal opportunity for a better life in Georgetown
Great opportunity for many families to grow
Could not afford to stay in Georgetown
Sells the greatest city on planet earth
Need housing for all income brackets in Georgetown
Important to have a range
Need to take advantage of this which will not cost the city a dime
Many helped through unfortunate medical experience
Need them in our community
Georgetown is a better community in their philosophies
Spoke on employees at Sweet Lemon who can't afford to live here
Many people cannot work here because they cannot live here
Must provide for the Georgetown workforce
Returning military must be able to afford to live here.
Councilmember Eby said it is unfortunate that this show had to be put on to convince the Council to support that
folks should get to live here. She said it is sad that they have to go to this extent and she appreciates the
comments and will support the project.
Councilmember Nicholson said she was not on Council last year and respects this perspective of the new
information. She said the development would be similar to other Pedcor projects and this a good proposal.
Nicholson said she appreciates that this is basic economics of supply and demand and spoke on southwestern
students having to live in Round Rock. She said she appreciates that this developer does not set their rates that
way and she will be supporting the request.
Councilmember Hesser said this is a tough decision for a couple of reasons. He said that he did not want to add
any more workforce housing until the City is able to see the results of this type of housing. Hesser said that this
has been a much better process and asked Latsha what the cost per unit to build is. Latsha said $200,000 per
unit. Hesser said the housing need has made him change his mind and he wishes staff could have expressed
the numbers earlier. He said he is very concerned about the value being passed down. Hesser said he voted
for the other Pedcor product, last year, because he likes the company and their track record. He said he will
support the request.
Councilmember Gipson said Pedcor is a good company with a good product but he cannot support the request.
Councilmember Jonrowe said amazing points have been made and Georgetown has a willingness to support
this. She spoke on Georgetown supporting other things such as the senior frozen tax program and asked why
they should not do this for families and workers that can benefit from it. She explained that the need is here and
all analysis proves this. Jonrowe said this is not just a smart decision, but a moral one, and she wants affordable
housing and safe housing for all, even those struggling making less that the $50,000 per year. She said
Georgetown should make housing affordable to all people.
Councilmember Gonzalez said this is a continuing tough issue. He noted that unemployment is the lowest it has
been in a long time. Gonzalez said that the vast majority of people living in Georgetown work outside of
Georgetown. He said the more you build the more you need. Gonzalez asked if Pedcor was a for profit
company. Latsha confirmed. Gonzalez said they will be using the profit for tax credits. He noted that there is
no guarantee that Georgetown citizens will be the residents of these apartments. He said he does not like that
there is no time limit for people to reside in these units and that is why you need to keep building them. He said
there are 4000 units currently being planned in Georgetown. Gonzalez noted that there has to be an answer in
addition to this and that his vote is conflicted.
Mayor Ross said this works on an economic level. He explained that service in restaurants is suffering and the
CPA in him says there is no down side to this. Ross said apartments will be built on this property anyway. He
said he likes the background and drug provisions for a project such as this. He added that past performance is a
predictor of future performance and Pedcor is proven. Ross said this project would make Georgetown stronger,
not weaker. He spoke on the Rivery and Hillwood projects' city incentives and explained that this project will cost
the tax payers nothing.
Approved: 5-2 (Fought, Gipson opposed)
Q. Forwarded from the Housing Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution acknowledging that Georgetown has more than
two times the average per capita amount of Housing Tax Credit units, allowing Pedcor Investments to
apply for Housing Tax Credits to the State for the construction of 192 units to be known as the Residences
at Stillwater, located at approximately the 1500 block of NE Inner Loop -- Susan Watkins, AICP, Housing
Coordinator and Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Susan Watkins, the City's Housing Coordinator spoke on the Item requesting a Resolution acknowledging that
Georgetown has more than two times the average per capita amount of Housing Tax Credit units.
Watkins read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Eby, to approve Item Q.
Approved: 7-0
Mayor Ross called a ten minute break and said the meeting would resume at 8:45 PM.
R. First Reading of an Ordinance establishing the classifications and number of positions (Strength of Force)
for all the City of Georgetown Fire Fighters and Police Officers pursuant to Chapter 143 of the Texas Local
Government Code pertaining to Civil Service -- Tadd Phillips, Human Resources Director (action required)
Tadd Phillips, the City's Human Resource Director, spoke on the positions requested, classifications and number
of positions in the Strength of Force Ordinance.
Phillips read the caption.
Motion by Eby, second by Gonzalez, to approve Item R.
Approved: 7-0
S. Second Reading of an Ordinance to rezone approximately 3.235 acres in the Porter Survey located at 2805
Mesquite Lane from the Local Commercial (C-1) District to the Multi -Family (MF -1) District -- Sofia Nelson,
CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on the Ordinance that would rezone 3.235 acres at 2805 Mesquite Lane.
She provided a location map, zoning map and future land use map, as well as an aerial view of the property.
Nelson said that the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Gonzalez, to approve Item S.
Approved: 7-0
T. Second Reading of an Ordinance for the Voluntary Annexation of 244.86 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey
located approximately between the intersections of Ronald Reagan Boulevard at County Road
245 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Sun City Boulevard to be known as Somerset Hills -1 and for the
Voluntary Annexation of the adjacent right-of-way known as Ronald Reagan Boulevard and County Road 245
-- Chris Yanez, CNU-A, Assistant Planning Director (action required)
Assistant Planning Director, Chris Yanez, spoke on the voluntary annexation of 244.86 acres to be known as
Somerset Hills 1. He explained that the developments annexation applications are the next 3 items.
Yanez read the caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser, to approve Item T.
Approved: 7-0
U. Second Reading of an Ordinance for the Voluntary Annexation of 133.1 acres in the Fredrick Foy Survey
located approximately along and between the intersections of Ronald Reagan Boulevard at County Road
245 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Sun City Boulevard to be known as Somerset Hills -2 and for the
Voluntary Annexation of the adjacent right-of-way known as Ronald Reagan Boulevard -- Chris Yanez, CNU-
A, Assistant Planning Director (action required)
Assistant Planning Director, Chris Yanez, spoke on the voluntary annexation of 133.1 acres to be known as
Somerset Hills 2.
Yanez read the caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser, to approve Item U
Approved: 7-0
V. Second Reading of an Ordinance for the Voluntary Annexation of 120.53 acres in the Lewis P. Dyches
Survey located approximately west of the intersection of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and County Road 245 to
be known as Highland Village and for the Voluntary Annexation of the adjacent right-of-way known as
Ronald Reagan Blvd and County Road 245 -- Chris Yanez, CNU-A, Assistant Planning Director (action
required)
Assistant Planning Director, Chris Yanez, spoke on the voluntary annexation of 120.53 acres to be known as
Highland Village.
Yanez read the caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser, to approve Item V.
Approved: 7-0
W. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the 2017 Annual Budget for year-end obligations that were not
known at the time the budget was adopted, appropriating various amounts thereof, and repealing all ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith -- Paul Diaz, Budget Manager (action required)
Budget Manager, Paul Diaz, spoke on the Ordinance amending the 2017 Annual Budget. He noted that Finance
Director, Leigh Wallace, had presented this at the workshop meeting and regular meeting on November 14, 2017
Diaz, noted that there is a need to add an additional amendment in the amount of $200,000.00 to the Self
Insurance Fund
Diaz read the caption.
Motion by Eby, second by Gipson, to approve Item W.
Approved: 7-0
X. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Georgetown amending the Code of Ordinances by adding
Chapter 10.10 entitled "Thru Truck Traffic," and directing the Traffic Engineer to erect appropriate signs;
repealing conflicting ordinances and Resolutions; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty as
stated in Section 1.08.010 of the Code of Ordinances; providing for publication and setting an effective date --
Octavio Garza, Public Works Director (action required)
Public Works Director, Octavio Garza, spoke on the Ordinance amendment entitled Thru Truck Traffic.
Garza read the caption.
Motion by Eby, second by Nicholson, to approve Item X.
Approved: 7-0
Project Updates
Y. Project updates and status reports regarding current and future transportation and traffic project; street, sidewalk,
and other infrastructure projects; police, fire and other public safety projects; economic development projects;
city facility projects; and downtown projects including parking enhancements, city lease agreements, sanitation
services, and possible direction to city staff -- David Morgan, City Manager
Mayor Ross asked City Manager, David Morgan, if he had any project updates to share. Morgan announced that
BRA had declared a drought watch because of consumption. He said Lake Georgetown is 10 feet low and there
is a need to raise public awareness. Morgan said that watering scheduling education efforts will be increased.
Public Wishing to Address Council
On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can be found on the
table at the entrance to the Council Chamber. Clearly print your name and the letter of the item on which you wish
to speak and present it to the City Secretary on the dais, preferably prior to the start of the meeting. You will be
called forward to speak when the Council considers that item.
On a subject not posted on the agenda: Persons may add an item to a future City Council agenda by contacting the
City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tuesday meeting, with the subject matter of the
topic they would like to address and their name. The City Secretary can be reached at 512/930-3651.
Z. At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to address the City Council
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, the
items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session.
AA. Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the
City Council, including agenda items
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
Parcel 5, Airport Road -- Travis Baird
Sec. 551:074: Personnel Matters
City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and Municipal Judge: Consideration of the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- TLCC Update
Adjournment
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser, to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting at 8.55 PM.
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on _ 1 a� I a � -),o I --I
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Dale Ross, Mayor
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