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Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, January 4, 2000
Vice-chair, Patrick Walsh, called the January 4, 2000, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to
order at 6:02 p.m., and explained the meeting process. Other Commissioners present were Charles
Parker, Gabe Sansing, Marjorie Herbert and Don Nadon. Sarah Milburn and Jack Noble were absent.
Staff members present were Ed Barry, Director, Art Rodriguez, Assistant City Attorney, Scott Ingalls,
Chief Development Planner, David Munk, Development Engineer, Wendy Walsh, Development
Planner, Tom Bolt, Development Planner, Jim Babcock, Development Technician, and Janis Russell,
Recording Secretary.
1. a. Election of Officers. Due to the absence of 2 members, Patrick Walsh made a motion to
postpone election of officers until the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Gabe Sansing seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-0.
b. Appointments to the Board of Adjustment and the Historic Preservation Commission.
Patrick Walsh moved this item to the end of the agenda.
Consent Agenda
2. Consideration and possible action on the Minutes of the December 7, 1999, Planning and
Zoning Commission Meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action on Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for the
Resubdivision of Berry Creek, Section Six, Block C, Lot 3, to allow the existing residence to
encroach into the building line setback, located at 29005 Colonial Drive.
4. Consideration and possible action on a Record Final Plat of 4.002 acres in the William Roberts
Survey, to be known as The Coves at Berry Creek, Section One, located along Champions
Drive and Berry Cove, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
5. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 2.813 acres in the William
Roberts Survey, to be known as The Coves at Berry Creek, Section Two, located at the east
end of Champions Court, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
8. Consideration and possible action on a Record Final Plat of 17.225 acres in the Lewis J.
Dyches and Ruidosa Irrigation Surveys, to be known as Madison Oaks, Phase One, located on
U.S. Highway 81 (Austin Avenue), with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
9. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 18.65 acres in the Ephraim
Evans Survey, to be known as Midway Business Park, located on south IH35, with Variances
to the Subdivision Regulations.
11. Consideration and possible action on a Record Final Plat of 16.01 acres in the William Roberts
Survey, to be known as The Reserve at Berry Creek, Section 1D, Phase Two, located on
Champions Drive, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations.
Items #6, #7 and #10 were pulled from the Consent Agenda to be considered individually by the
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Commission.
Charles Parker made a motion to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda. Gabe Sansing
seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-0.
Regular Agenda
6. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 25.334 acres in the
Williams Addison Survey, to be known as Churchill Farms, Section Six, Phase Two, located
on SH29 East and Georgetown Inner Loop Road, with Variances to the Subdivision
Regulations. Scott Ingalls gave the staff report and recommendation. Rick Andersen, a
resident of Churchill Farms, addressed the Commission. He voiced his opposition to the
smaller lots of this subdivision in comparison to the other sections of Churchill Farms. Patrick
Walsh responded that the lots met the minimum lot size requirement per the City’s Subdivision
Regulations. James Turner, an adjacent property owner, had no objection to the plat, but
wanted to inform the Commission that 5 electric boxes were located in a dedicated roadway
along the west property line, in a 50' roadway easement. Charles Parker had no problem with
the subdivision since it met the City’s regulations. Marjorie Herbert had no problem with the plat
or requested variances. Gabe Sansing stated that he would personally like to see more
congruence within a subdivision regarding lot size, but had no problem since the regulations
were followed. Don Nadon concurred with the other Commissioners and Patrick Walsh was in
favor except that he would like to see sidewalks within the subdivision, instead of just along
SH29. After the discussion, Charles Parker made a motion to approve the Public Review Final
Plat of Churchill Farms, Section Six, Phase Two, provided the Technical Issues are addressed
prior to City Council consideration. Approval of Variances to secondary front yard setbacks for
Lots 7, 8 and 15 of Block B; Lot 15 of Block C; and Lots 1, 29 and 30 of Block E, after making
the required findings of fact. Marjorie Herbert seconded the motion which passed by a vote of
5-0.
7. Consideration and possible action on a Short Form Record Final Plat of the Resubdivision of
Lake Aire Subdivision, Section Two, Lot 2, located on Williams Drive, with Variances to the
Subdivision Regulations. David Munk gave the staff report and recommendation. The
applicant has requested that the Type D bufferyard be decreased in size from 10 feet to 5 feet
in width and excludes the required fence. They will increase the buffer materials by 3 times the
amount of the 10 foot width. After the discussion, Charles Parker made a motion to approve the
Record Final Plat of the Resubdivision of Lake Aire Subdivision, Section Two, Lot 2, provided
the Technical Issues are addressed prior to City Council consideration. The Commission
recommended approval of variances to:
Table 34020, thereby allowing Lot 2-B to be 0.501 acres in size and 147 feet in width,
provided that the existing driveway serving Lot 2-B is shifted to the south and reduced
to 30 feet in width or a performance bond is submitted for these driveway improvements
prior to plat recordation; and,
Table 34020 G., to permit the existing pavement and building encroachments into the
platted setbacks to continue, provided
the gas pumps are moved out of the front yard setback of Lot 2-B at the time a
building permit is requested,
a five foot wide Type D bufferyard, with three times the number of plantings as
required by a 10 foot wide Type D bufferyard, is installed on Lot 2-B along
Williams Drive at the time the driveway improvements are made, and
a Type A bufferyard installed along the south property line of Lot 2-B prior to plat
recordation, after making the required findings of fact. Gabe Sansing seconded
the motion which passed by a vote of 5-0.
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10. Consideration and possible action on a Revised Public Review Final Plat of 27.67 acres in the
William Roberts Survey, to be known as the Reserve at Berry Creek, Section 1C (formerly
known as portions of Sections 1C, 1D and 1F), located north of Serenada East, Unit Five at
the most southeast portion of Logan Ranch Road, with Variances to the Subdivision
Regulations. Wendy updated the Team Recommendation regarding the Variance to reduce the
minimum centerline radii on Castle Pines Cove and Prairie Dunes Cove, provided “Curve
Ahead” signs are installed to help negotiate traffic, and regarding the Variance to reduce the
front setback to 15 feet for Block A, Lot 46 and Block C, Lot 9, provided access is not taken to
Luna Trail from Block A, Lot 46. One additional Technical Issue was noted to revise Plat Note
11 to add that Lots 35-37 are restricted to one story structures; and Lots 27-34 and Lots 36-37
have a 40 foot wide rear setback. Charles Parker made a motion to approve a Revised Public
Review Final Plat of the Reserve at Berry Creek, Section 1C, provided the Technical Issues are
addressed prior to City Council consideration. An additional Technical Issue was identified to
revise Plat Note #11 to add that Lots 35-37 of Block A are restricted to one story structures,
and Lots 27-34 and 36-37 are identified as having a 40 foot wide rear setback. The
Commission also recommended approval of a Variance to Table 33030-A, to reduce the
minimum centerline radii on Castle Pines Cove and Prairie Dunes Cove to be 225 feet and 180
feet, respectively, provided “curve ahead” signs are installed to help traffic negotiate the curves,
and to Section 34020 F.4. of the Subdivision Regulations, to reduce the 25 foot secondary front
yard setback to 15 feet for Block A, Lot 46 and Block C, Lot 9, with the condition that if drive
access is taken from the secondary front yard, there must be at least 20' between any garage
access and the property line to insure that a vehicle parked in the driveway will be out of the
right-of-way, and access is not taken from Luna Trail for Block A, Lot 46, after making the
required findings of fact. Marjorie Herbert seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5 -0.
12. Consideration and possible action on a Rezoning of University Park, Block I, Lot 1 and Block
A, Lot 1, from RS, Residential Single Family to C-1, Local Commercial or any more restrictive
district, located on SH29 East. Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and read a memo as a
result of meetings held between Thursday, Dec. 30th and January 4th attended by the property
owner, University Park residents, Southwestern University and City staff, which outlined a
revised recommendation. Discussion followed regarding the reason to zone to C-1. Bobby
Stanton, the applicant, gave a history of the subject property and updated the Commission that
Southwestern University does not want multi-family on these lots. Bill Conner and Richard
Anderson, representatives of Southwestern University, were supportive of the staff memo
which excludes clubs, lodges, fraternities and sororities where the chief activity is not a
business due to concerns of alcohol sales in proximity to the University and would like to see
multifamily uses also excluded. Bill Connor also expressed comfort with convenience store
use because the Detailed Development Plan would provide the opportunity to comment on
design standards, for example lighting. Renee Hanson, resident of 1252 Austin Avenue and
former Planning Director of the City of Georgetown addressed the Commission. She informed
the Commission that she drafted the PUD ordinance in 1981. She suggested RP, Residential
Planned zoning, with site plan review deferred, and uses agreed upon, reflected in the
ordinance. Charles Parker stated that RP zoning would limit marketability of the property.
Robert Kreidler, resident of 114 Finch Lane, addressed the Commission and stated that he
accepts the list of uses, supports no multi-family, but would be opposed to gas stations which
resemble Race Trac. Extensive discussion followed regarding C-1 Restricted zoning, versus
RP, Residential Planned zoning. Ed Barry explained that the emphasis of RP zoning is to
provide for additional flexibility in terms of site design through a set of design standards and
that the district was also broadened to include uses. Ed Barry recommended resolving the use
of the property through zoning, and addressing site design through the Detailed Developme nt
Plan process, in addition to the pending urban design standards, and review and comment by
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the neighborhood residents and Southwestern University. Gabe Sansing stated that if C-1
zoning with restrictions is approved, the DDP and architectural information will be seen at the
time of development. Don Nadon was undecided but understood that the owner bought the
property without commercial zoning and now intends to improve the value of the property by
obtaining commercial zoning. Marjorie Herbert stated that she wants to see a site plan at the
time of rezoning as set forth in the PUD provisions; does not see an advantage in increasing
the property’s commercial value without knowing what will happen to the property. Charles
Parker stated that everyone was in accord with the proposed zoning, uses and restrictions, so
the Commission should go ahead and recommend approval of the rezoning. He said he
thought it was important that people know this is a commercial tract. Bobby Stanton informed
the Commission that the property should have been rezoned within 30 days of its annexation
in the 1970s, but that didn’t happen and now he just wants the situation corrected. Patrick
Walsh was in agreement with C-1 zoning with restrictions. Charles Parker began a motion for
approval and realized he didn’t have all the modifications per the discussion above. Ed Barry
suggested a recess to formulate a motion based on the Commission’s discussion. Charles
Parker made a motion to recess for 15 minutes. Don Nadon seconded the motion which
passed by a vote of 5-0. The Commission recessed at 8:25 p.m. and reconvened at 8:50.
Charles Parker made a revised recommendation for approval of the requested rezoning from
RS, Residential Single Family for University Park, Section One, Block A, Lot 1 and Block I, Lot 1
to C-1 - Restricted, Local Commercial, with commercial facilities limited to those businesses
which will provide a needed service or convenience within the immediate area as identified by
the uses within the RP, Residential Planned and the RM-3, Office and Service Use zoning
districts, except for clubs, lodges, fraternities and sororities where the chief activity is not a
business and further restricted to the following enumerated uses:
Any single family - detached residential use
Any use permitted by the RS district regulations and conforming to the District’s
standards except for duplex uses
Professional offices
Offices and office buildings. Total office space in a single structure shall not exceed a
floor area of 5,000 square feet
Cleaning/laundry
Personal service shops, including barber/beauty shops, but not barber/beaut y schools
or colleges
Pharmacies
Repair shops
Convenience stores
Hospital or clinic, other than veterinarian
Religious, educational and philanthropic institutions, except for animal care
Studios of artists and photographers
Pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and other private schools
Convalescent or rest homes
Building height will be restricted to 35 feet or 2 ½ stories, consistent with the RP zoning district .
Furthermore, the Detailed Development Plan (DDP) submittal will be prepared according to the
Subdivision Regulations and will be reviewed by the Commission and Council. The DDP will
include architectural illustrations and text as required in Section 2.0809 of the Zoning Ordinance
establishing the basic architectural character and environmental design qualities to be attained.
To this end, a sketch, drawing or illustration, and description of materials of the representative
types of buildings to be constructed will be submitted along with the DDP, and implemented in
site development. Gabe Sansing seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 3-1-1.
Marjorie Herbert was opposed and Don Nadon abstained from voting. Ed Barry informed
Marjorie Herbert that she has the opportunity to write a “Minority Report” to the City Council
regarding her opposition to this request.
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13. Consideration and possible action on a Second Revised Concept Plan for 1029.12 acres in
the Joseph Fish, Mary Ann Lewis, Leroy Lord and William Roberts Surveys, to be known as
Georgetown Village Planned Unit Development, located 1.5 mile east of Williams Drive on
Shell Road. Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and recommendation. Sean Compton, agent
for the applicant, concurred with staff, stating that the reason for the request was a safe
circulation system for cars and pedestrians. All Commissioners were in favor of the request.
Don Nadon asked why this item was not on the Consent Agenda. Ed Barry responded that in
the past, Concept Plans and revisions to Concept Plans were placed on the Regular Agenda
with full review. The Concept Plan is the first stage of a project and the first public review. He
stated that the Commission could set a new policy for more limited revisions to Concept Plans if
they would like to. Charles Parker stated that he would feel comfortable with revisions to
Concept Plans being put on the Consent Agenda. Patrick Walsh suggested that the
Commission discuss this during the “Commissioners Comments” part of the agenda. Charles
Parker made a motion to approve the Second Revised Concept Plan for Georgetown Village
Planned Unit Development to remove the PUD standard which requires a 600 foot centerline
curve radius on collector streets, with the appropriateness of a reduced radius to be evaluated
on a case-by-case basis at the time of platting, provided the Technical Issues are addressed
prior to City Council consideration. Marjorie Herbert seconded the motion which passed by a
vote of 5-0.
14. Commissioners' comments and reports. Appointments to the HPC and BOA were discussed.
Tom Bolt gave the Commission information regarding the HPC. Ed Barry explained the 3
functions of the BOA: appeal interpretations by staff, special exceptions, consider variances to
the Zoning Ordinance (not subject to the Subdivision Regulations). Patrick Walsh and Charles
Parker stated that they would be willing to remain as regular members of the BOA. No one
volunteered for the HPC, so this will be discussed at the next P&Z meeting.
Main Street Design Project - Tom Bolt gave the Commission information regarding the
upcoming design charette. Patrick Walsh volunteered to attend the design charette to develop
downtown development guidelines, on Saturday, January 22, 2000, at the Main Street Baptist
Church.
15. Staff comments and reports. Ed Barry informed the Commission that Art Rodriguez, Assistant
City Attorney would be leaving City employment.
a. Council action update - Wendy Walsh updated the Commission.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
/jmr