HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_10.02.2012City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
101 E. Seventh Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Commissioners: Ercel Brashear, Chair; Porter Cochran, Sally Pell, John Horne, Roland Pena
and Robert Massad
COmmiSSl10.1-1e1-3 in Training: Scott Rankin
Commissioner(s) Absent: Annette Montgomery
Coinmissioner(s) in Training Absent:
Staff Present: jordart Maddox, Principal Planner; Valerie Kreger, Principal Planter; Carla
Seaton, Planter; Mike Elabarger, Planner; David Munk, City Engineer; Bridget Chapman, City
Attorney; Skye Masson, Assistant City Manager and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary.
Chair Brashear called the meeting to order at 6:00 p_m_ .and Commissioner Horne led the Pledge
of Allegiance_
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
(Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the
request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or legal counsel for any purpose authorized
by the Open Meetings Act Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Chair
Welcome and Meeting Procedures
Action from Executive Session
Public Wishing to Address the Commission
1. As of the deadline for this agenda, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than
what was posted on the agenda_
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items that the Commission may act
on with one single vote. Any item from the Consent Agenda may be pulled from the Consent
Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted upon individually as part of .the 12egular Agenda.
The Planning and Zoning Commission's approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be
consistent with the staff recom a cla.tion described in the report, unless otherwise noted_
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2. Consideration of the Minutes of the October2, 2012, meeting of the Planning and Zork rvg
Commission.
3_ Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 76 residential lots and 6. open
space lots on 25.171 acres in the B.C. Low Survey, to be known as; Teravista, Section 322A,
Phase II, located west of Scenic Lake Drive. PP-2011-011 (Carla -Benton)
4. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 151 residential lots, 7 open space
lots and 1 amenity lot on 51.801 acres in the B.C. Low Survey, to be known as Teravista,
Section 322B Sc 323, located on Scenic Lake Drive. PP-2011-010 (Carla Benton)
5_ Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 14 residential lots and 3 open
spacelots on 4.081 acres in the RC_ Low Survey, to be known as Teravista, Section 323, Phase
II, located west of Teravista Crossing_ PP-2012-012 (Carla Benton)
6. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 6 residential lots on 7.81 acres in
the C. Joyner and J_ Sutherland Surveys, to be known as The Oaks at Westlake, Section One,.
located on Venezia Circle. PP-2012-007 (Carla Benton)
7. Consideration and possible action on. a 77evelopmertt Agreement for 10.0 acres in the Dyches
Survey, to be known as the Spriingstone Hospital, located on SE Inner Loop. DA-2012-002
(Jordan Maddox)
Motion by Commissioner Pea to approve the consent agenda including the Minutes of the
September 18, 2012 meeting of the PIar,ring and Zoning Commission. Second by
Commissioner Massed. Approved_ (6-0)
Regular Agenda
8_ Public Hearing and possible action on a 12ezoniug from Offiee ((DF) District to Residential
Single-family (RS) District for 0.2176 acres in the Hart Addition, Berton Tract located at 601
West 17t, Street. REZ-2012-014 (Carla Benton)
Staff report by Carla Benton_ The applicant has requested to rezone the property from Office
(OF) District to Residential Single-family (RS) District to provide for one single-family
residence. The property is located at the intersection of 170-• Street and Hart Street, west of
Austin Avenue. The lot is currently undeveloped but had previously contained a residential
structure_ The surrounding properties are residential and include the Georgetown Housing
Authority development. The intent of the'-'RS District is primarily to provide a location for
single-family residential development.
Chair Brasl-tear invited the applicant to address the Commissioners_ The applicant was not
present.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward, the Public Hearing was
closed.
Motion by Commissioner Massed to recommend to the City Council approval of the
Rezoning from Office (OF) District to Residential Single-family (RS) District, as requested.
Second by Commissioner Pell_ Approved. (6-0)
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9. Public I -fearing and possible action on an Amended and Restated Development Agreement for
approximately 968 acres known as Cimarron Hills, located on Highway 29 West_ DA-2012-004
(Jordan Maddox)
Staff report by Jordan Maddox_ The applicant has requested a development agreement
amendment from the City to add property to an existing development, allocate utility service
and public improvements accordingly; modernize language and exhibits, and serve as the
development document connected to three companion agreements that detail financial
considerations relative to public assessments. The Commission is addressing only the
development .aspects of these agreements, which do not vary considerably with. the original
approved Concept Plan and Development Agreement or their previous two amendments.
The project remains consistent with its theme of larger lot single-family surrounding golf
course open space, with City of Georgetown wastewater service.
Planning has approved a Concept Plan, Development Agreement and two amendments, plus
a multitude of preliminary and Final Plats on the property. Presently, there is existing
residential development for a portion of the 968 acres and entitlements in place for additional
homes and new sections. The proposed agreement revisions make note of the previous
approvals, their vesting status, and any pending plats under a specific set of requirements_
In the fall of 2011, the Second Amendment added Heritage Tree protection as a requirement
to the property and that has been the only significant change since the original concept plan
for the project. This amendment and reinstatement retains most of the development and
design standards: from the original concept. A TIA was required.
Commissioner asked and staff stated a new plat will turned into the City for this property and
study will be performed for fire flow. The city will make sure storage and capacity is available.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant to address the Commission.
Mr. Hank Smith representing Cimarron Hills stated the Development Agreement addresses the
fire flow to property owners_ He also stated Cimarron Hills has also addressed the neighboes
concerns regarding the need for additional connectivity to adjacent properties being added to
the Development Agreement prior to Council.
Chair Brashear open the Public Hearing.
Mr. Milton Owen 600 Cross Creek Rd. stated he is requesting a stub -in and was approved by
the applicant_ He stated he does nc t want the stub -in to disappear as it was done in the past. He
stated he is open to the location of the stub -in, but does not want it to go away_ He does not
want the roadway to go away.
Clair Brashear closed the Public Hearing.'
Motion by Commissioner Pena to recommend approval to City Council of the Amended and
Restated Agreement, specifically the articles related to land use and development matters.
Second by Commissioner Home_ Approved_ 6-0
10. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from Multifamily (MF) District to Two-
family (TF) District for Reata East, Block A, Lots 1 and 2, located at 3000 and 3002 Whisper Oaks
Lane_ REZ-2012-012 (Mike Elabarger)
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Staff report by Mike Elabager. The applicant seeks to rezone the property from Multifamily
(MF) to the Two -Family (TF) District in order to develop a two-family use (one structure with
two dwellings units) on each platted lot. The subject properties were platted in 1984, and
annexed into the City in 1987_ The lots were rezoned in 1988 from Agriculture (AG) to the
RM-2 Dense Multifamily Residential district. This zoning designation was then changed to
the Multifamily (MF) District upon adoption of the Unified Development Code (LTDC) in
2003, as described in Table 1.04.040 of the UDC.
The subject lots are part of a 24.19 acre subdivision in the David Wright Survey (Abstract No.
13) and Nicholas Porter Survey (Abstract No. 497), named Reata East, that was recorded with
Williamson County on. rely 18, 1984_ This entire subdivision, along with several other
subdivisions, was annexed into the City in 1987. These lots were rezoned in 1988 from
Agriculture (AG) to the RM-2 Dense Multifamily Residential district. This zoning
designation was changed to the Multifamily (MF) District upon adoption of the Unified
Development Code (UDC) in 2003, as described in Table 1.04.040 of the LTDC. The property
has a Future Land Use designation of Moderate Density Residential (MDR).
Chair Brashear invited the applicant to address the Commission_ The applicant was not present.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing, no one came forward to speak, the Public Hearing
was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Massad to recommend to the City Council approval of the
Rezoning for Reata East Block A, Lots 1 and 2, from Multifamily (MF) District to Two-family
(TF) District. Second by Commissioner Pell. Approved. 6-0
1L Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning to amend a Flax -irked Unit Development
(PLTD) District for 39.996 acres being Lot 1; 'Wesleyan at Estrella, also known as The Wesleyan at
Estrella, located at 139 Estrella Crossing. REZ-2012-013 (Valerie Kreger)
Staff report by Valerie Kreger. The applicant has requested an amendment to the Wesleyan
Homes Senior Community PUD in order to add an additional independent living building, as
well as adjust the site master plan accordingly. This is the first amendment to the Wesleyan
PUD since its origirtal approval in 2008. The applicant wishes to add multi levels of living
facilities. Includes a neighborhood amenity center and will provide a daycare and wellness
center. The 362 units will increase to 466 and will reduce cottages form 49 to 39.
The proposed PiJD amendment is in conformance with the 2030 Land Use Plan, which
identifies this property as Mixed Use Neighborhood Center transit -lox -king to Low Density
Residential. The Low Density Residential category in particular accommodates a density-
-between 1.1 and 3 dwelling units per acre_ The front of the property is classified as Mixed
Use Neighborhood Center. The mixed use categories of the 2030 Land Use Plan are intended
to provide a mix of uses either within the same building or within the same site. The
Neighborhood Center mixed use should have minimum impact on the surrounding
residential uses and may also include stand -along high density residential development on
site.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant'to address the Commission.
Chris Spence, represerttirtg Wesleyan Nursing home gave a brief history of Weslyan. He stated
the new facility located on Williams Drive was filled immediately following its completion.
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He stated they have 380 employees and held a community meeting with its neighbors in August
2012.
Gaylara. Laing, Wesleyan architect gave a power point presentation. and a summary of the
amenities that will be included in the project. He stated this is a unique project and made a
special effort to protecting heritage trees_
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing.
Avis O'Connell, 4109 Malasa stated she is concerned. with water drainage. Over the past 30 years
the water drainage has gotten worse. Water has invaded many homes ul Serenada which has
impacted the value of homes. The proposed changes made to Estrella will make a bad situation
worse_
Terry Shelton, 302 W. Esperada Dr., appreciates what Wesleyan has done for the elderly, but
during the August community meeting the rrtaintertarnce shop was moved to accommodate his
property, but now it'sback located at the original place_ He ask why did Wesleyan/no-ye the -
maintenance shop back to the original location, wl-ten they agreed to move it to another location?
Michelle Cooper, 4101 Sequoia Trail, stated she is a registered Professional Engineered and has a
letter from. a residence_ SI-te is concerned about the drainage calculations and requested that the
hydraulic data be reanalyzed
Arthur Sergnnartn„ 3904 Sequoia Trail West stated -he is located downstream from this
development and is concerned with the impact resulting from adding more imperious coverage
to the Wesleyan site.
Donald Vance, 4200 Madrid, Compliments the Wesleyan and thinks they do a wonderful job,
but is very concerned with run off issues. Not saying the Wesleyan is to blame for this but the
drainage in a concern. He advises the Commissioners to consider those in Seranada and city
limit owners_
Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing.
Staff stated during the Site Plan phase the arairtage issue will be studied carefully. Staff also.
stated the drainage improvements, especially the culverts, in Sera tada are undersize and was
inadequately built according to standards.
Discussion regarding the emergency entrance to Estrella and the maintenance shop location.
Motion by Commissioner Pena to recommend to the City Council approval of the requested
amendments to the Wesleyan Planned Unit Development District upon it rrteeting the
connectivity question.
There was not a second.
Motion amended by Chair 13rashear to recommend to the City Council approval of the
requested amendments to the Wesleyan Planned Unit Development District subject to
• A reconfiguration of the circular driveway so that it is extended and connected to the
southern parking lot of the Independent Living Building Unit #1.
• A relocation of the maintenance shed from its current proposed location an alternative
acceptable to adjacent property owner Mr. Spence.
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• A requirement that staff revisit the drainage calculations that were generated at the
initiation of the project, solicitation of an independent verification of the validity that
the existing calculations remain viable and accurately assessing the impact of the
increase of new impervious cover resulting from square footage added to the site_
Second by Commissioner Massad. Approved. 6-0
12_ Discussion regarding the January Holiday meeting schedule. Commissioners decided to waive
the January 1st meeting and hold one January PSzZ meeting,. January 15, 2013.
13_ Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) Meetings. (Annette
Montgomery) No report_
14_ Questions or comments from Commissioners -in -Training about the actions and matters
considered on this agenda_ NA
15. Reminder of the October 16, 2012, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting_
16. Motion to adjourn at 7:56pm
Ercel Brashear, Chair
Annette Montgomerycretary
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