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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
101 E. Seventh Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Commissioners: Robert Massad, Vice -chair; John Horne, Secretary; Porter Cochran, Scott
Rankin, Mike Hewlett arid. Bob Brent
Commissioners irk Training: Kevin Viette.
Commissioner(s) Absent: Roland Pena, Chair and Mike Hewlett
COmmissiorker(s) in Training Absent:
Staff Present: Andrew Spurgin, Play- ing Director, Jordan Maddox, Senior Planner, Mike
Elabarger, Carla Benton, Planner; Stephanie Mc_Nickle, Recording Secretary.
Vice -chair Massad called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Commissioner Brent led the
Pledge of Allegiance_
Vice -chair Massad stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a
speaker form to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each
speaker is permitted to address the Commission once for each item, for a maximum of three
(3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins.
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. A Commissioner or any member of the public may request that
any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission discuss and act
upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and Zoning Commission's
approval of an item ork the Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff recommendation
described in the report, unless otherwise noted_
2_ Consideration of the Minutes of the April 2, 2013, meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission along with the Minutes of the April 2, 2013 Planning and Zoning Workshop.
3_ Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary/Final Plat for 21.471 acres irk the Dyches
Survey, to be known as the 1460 and Inner Loop Subdivision. PFP-2012-004 (Jordark Maddox)
4. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of 55.78 acres in the M_A_ Lewis,
Leroy B. Lord and William Roberts Surveys, to beknown as Creekside at Georgetown Village,
located on Village Commons Boulevard. PP-2012-014 (Carla Benton)
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Motion by Commissioner Brent to approve the of the April 2, 2013, meeting of the Planning
and Zoning Commission along with the Minutes of the April 2, 2013 Planning and Zoning
Workshop. Second by Commissioner Horne. Approved_ (5-0)
Motion by Commissioner Cochran to approve on a
• Preliminary/Final Plat for 21.471 acres in the Dyches Survey, to be krnowrt as the 1460
and Inner Loop Subdivision, and
• Preliminary Plat of 55.78 acres in the M.A. Lewis, Leroy B. Lord and William Roberts
Surveys, to be known as Creekside at G_eorgebawn Village, located on Village
Commons Boulevard.
Second by Commissioner Brent. Approved. (5-0)
Regular Agenda
5. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from the Agriculture (AG) District to the
Local Commercial (C-1) District for 9.292 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey, located at 4775
Williams Drive_ REZ-2013-002 (Mike Elabarger)
Staff report by Mike Elabarger. The applicant seeks to rezone the property, 4775 Williams
Drive, from the Agriculture (AG) to the Local Commercial (C-1) District_ The subject
property was annexed into the City in two parts_ In 1995, 500' deep into the property as
measured from the center of Williams Drive per Annexation Ordinance 1995-1_2, and the
remainder of the property in 2011 per Ordinance 2011--57_ The adjacent properties fronting
on Williams Drive are commercially zoned to the east and agriculturally zoned to the west
(as brought in under annexation)_
Vice -chair Massed invited the applicant to speak_ Bob Tesch, applicant introduced Garrett
Keller, Civil Engineer for the project, complimented staff on the report and stated there is
not a final land plan at this stage.
Tesch stated the development will be consistent with the overall master plan. Retail will be
in the front and office towards the back of the development which will be consistent with
the City's intent_ Mr. Tesch also thanked staff for their help and professionalism_
Vice -chair Massad opened the public hearing.
Robert Cartala, 5028 Big Bend Trail asked what the intended development for the property
between Heritage Oaks residents and the commercial property_ Mr. Ca tala stated Heritage
Oaks is not opposing to the development of the property, but would like to know how the
buffer will be developed. He is also concerned with the increased amount of traffic that will
come through Shell Road in order to avoid the traffic light and will travel on the road in
front of Heritage Oaks_ voiced concern regarding noise and criminal activities.
Pat McCutchirn, 4921 Big Send is the HQA president and represent over 400 residents in
Heritage Oaks and commended the City's 2030. However, he is concerned for the
protection of the existing home owners and hopes they can receive some kind of buffer.
Mr_ McCutchirt requests the Commissioners to deny the application as presented.
Kay Don Bowers, 5013 Big Bend Trails stated that if the residents knew the property would
be developed as commercial, Heritage Oaks would have been designed differently_ He is
hoping a compromise can be reached. Mr. Bowers stated the PSrZ Commission has a
unique opportunity to make sure the development fits the needs of the area. Mr. Bowers
has lived in Heritage Qaks for two years and has seen traffic grow considerately. He is
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requesting denial and feels another design should be reviewed. Mr. Sowers thanked City
Staff Mike Elabarger, Senior Planner for taking the time to review over the application
when he visited the office.
Vice -chair Massad closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Tench thanked the speaker and stated it is not their intention to push the bounds that
are -set by the city. They will follow the rules set forth by the City of Georgetown and feels
there will be low intense commercial, so not to ruin the quality of life of the neighborhood_
Commissioner asked and staff answered stating Verde vista has always been important to
run parallel to Williams. The goal is to get residential traffic from Seranada and
Georgetown Village to bypass the major intersection on Williams while trying to go to the
schools.
Commissioner asked and staff answered stating there will be a 25 to 50 foot buffer and may
have a detention pond on the two acre lot due to the drainage of stormwater. A buffer will
be required if development is proposed on the 2 acre lot after the road is built.
Motion by Commissioner Cochran to recommend to the City Council approval of the
Resorting for 9.292 Acres in the Fish, J. Survey from the Agriculture (AG) District to the
Local Commercial (C-1) District. Second by Commissioner Horne. Approved. (5-0)
6. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning from the Agriculture (AG) District to
the General Commercial (C-3) District for 21.471 acres out of the Dyches Survey, located at
FM 1.460 and Inner Loop_ REZ-2012-016 (Jordan Maddox) Staff report by Jordan Maddox.
This rezoning corresponds with two companion applications that would entitle this parcel
for commercial development. In April, City Council approved a development agreement
for the 21-acre site for an 1-1E13 grocery store that addressed rights -of -way issues and future
development rights for the property_ The proposed rezoning is in. conformance with the
provisions of this agreement and is consistent with the Future Land Use Plan. The rezoning
cannot be approved prior to the annexation of land, and both proposals are scheduled for
Council consideration on May 14th and May 28th.
Vice -chair Massad opened the Public Hearing_ No one carne forward, the Public Hearing
was closed.
Motion. by Commissioner Brent to approve the Rezoning from the Agriculture (AG)
District to tine General Commercial (C-3) District for 21.471 acres out of the Dyches Survey,
located at FM 1460 and Inner Loop_ Second. by Commissioner Horne. Approved_ (5-0)
7. Public Hearing g and possible action on a Final Plat of a 12eplat of Glasscock Addition, Block
33, pt_ Lots 2, 3, 6 Sr 7, located at 408 College Street_ FP-2013-001 (Carla Benton) Staff report by
Carla Benton_ The applicant has requested to plat 0.486 acres, with two existing residences,
into two single-family residential lots in order to adequately accommodate each residence
with a legal lot_ The existing -tract is a combination of multiple parts of tracts and does not
provide a legal lot for each of the existing residences_ The tract is developed with two
residential structures with a major drainage feature cutting through true west side of the lot.
The right-of-way for Ash Street on the west side of the lot teas not developed and limits the
access for the second residence. The property is located in the historic area of town. The
original plat was recorded in the mid-1800`s. The extension of Ash Street (dedicated in the
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original plat) was never completed and due to significant drainage through the area, has been
primarily used for that purpose with no access provided from that undeveloped street. The
proposed Final Plat meets the requirements of the Unified Development Code and is
recommended for approval_
Vice -chair Massad opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward, the Public Hearing was
closed.
Motion. by Commissioner Brent approval of the Final Plat of a Replat of Glasscock Addition,
Block 33, pt_ L.ots.2, 3, 6 Sr 7_ Second by Commissioner Horne. Approved. (5-0)
8. Director's Report: Follow up with Council actions on PSsZ items and Unified Development
Code revision process_ Andrew Spurgin, Planning Director reviewed over the current
status of Planning and Zoning items presented to City Council.
9_ Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB). Meeting_ —
Commissioner Rankin. Commissioner Rankin gave a presentation of the Georgetown
Advisory Board held April 19,-2013_
10. Questions or comments from Commissioners -in -Training about the actions and matters
considered on this agenda. NA
11_ Reminder of the May 21, 2013, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to be held at the
Georgetown Municipal Complex, located at 300-1 Industrial Ave_ starting. at 6:00 p_m_
12_ Adjourned at 7:02p.m
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Robert Massad, Vice chair John Horne, Secretary
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