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Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 3:00 PM
Historic Light and Water Works Building,
406 W. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Committee Present: Philip Wanke, Vice -chair; Bruce Barton, Henry C. Boecker, John Philpott.
Committee Member(s) Absent: P.J. Stevens, Chair, Tim Bargainer, Secretary; and Gray Taylor
Staff Present: Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner; Jordan Maddox, Principal Planner; Heather Brewer,
Urban Forrester; Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner; and Karen Frost, Recording Secretary,
Guests Present: Chris Brown, Duke Kerrigan and Iva McLachlan
A. Call to Order at 3:09 p.m. by Vice -chair Phillip Wanke.
B. As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than what was posted on
the agenda.
C. Consideration and possible actin to approve the minutes from the June 8, 2016 Unified
Development Code Advisory Committee meeting.
Motion by Barton, second by Philpott to approve the minutes. Approved 4 - 0 - 3 (Stevens,
Bargainer and Taylor absent)
D. Review and discussion of proposed amendments to Chapters 6 and 7 regarding lot widths and
setbacks as well as changes to the organization and general language. Valerie Kreger, AICP,
Principal Planner
Kreger explained the changes made as she went through Chapter 6. In Section 6.02.010 B, the
group suggested changing the "or" to "and" so that it reads: "All new lots or tracts within the
city limits shall have a minimum lot width or street frontage along a public street in accordance
with the zoning district in which it is located. All new lots or tracts in the ETJ shall have a
minimum lot width and street frontage along a public street."
Kreger noted that Side Street Setbacks and Garage Setbacks were added to the charts. There
was discussion of the garage setbacks and how to apply the setback on a corner lot. She stated
they are also looking at different standards for apartment complexes with greater than 24 units.
A lot of the information in Chapter 6 has been reorganized and reworded. Philpott asked for all
the measurements in the tables to be consistent, either minimum feet or minimum square feet.
Kreger reviewed Chapter 7 with the committee and explained that the changes were based on
renaming, simplifying, clarifying and re -organizing. There are no new standards proposed at
this time. She will bring any standards changes back to the committee for discussion.
E. Discussion regarding new and updated language to the draft Chapter 12 proposed
amendments. Jordan Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner
Maddox reviewed Chapter 12 Pedestrian and Vehicle Circulation. There are two new proposed
street types; Local Street with street trees, and Local Street Downtown. Those were discussed
and explained. Brewer discussed street trees and the suspended concrete system that is
proposed. Staff explained that the Construction Standards Manual was also being updated to
reflect the new options. Philpott asked for graphics to be included in the Code to further clarify
the new allowances and street types. It was also noted that ROW should be shown as 82 feet for
a Major Collector, not 80 as shown on the chart.
Brewer and Synatschk are reviewing the possibilities of street trees in the downtown area.
Maddox asked everyone to consider the language that was used for Section 12.05.020.B for cul-
de-sacs. The language has changed and he asked for comments. There was also discussion
regarding street connectivity and whether the increase in the required Connectivity Ration was
necessary. It was suggested that the committee continue looking at options to intersections and
block lengths in regard to connectivity. Maddox mentioned that the city is still working with
the County on street closures and connectivity requirements in the ETJ.
F. Discussion regarding amendments to survey/monument language in Chapter 13. Jordan
Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner
Maddox stated this Section 13.07 was being removed since it was not applicable to the Code, it
was intended for use only by Surveyors and in the future they can get this information in the
Development Manual. The substituted language that will be placed in Chapter 3 will be
discussed at the next meeting.
G. Recap of recently discussed topics as well as outstanding and future items to be brought to the
Committee in the coming months. Valerie Kreger and Jordan Maddox
Kreger announced that Chapters 6,7,12 and 13 are being changed and that the Director will be
taking the list of changes to the City Council Workshop and for a Public Hearing on August 91h.
Chapter 3 amendments are still being reviewed by the Legal Department and not available for
public comment yet. And Chapter 16 will be updated with new definitions as needed. Maddox
stated the TIA process will not be reviewed until next year. Staff is looking at regional roadway
minimums for non-TIA-required projects.
Adjourn Wanke at 5:31 p.m.
Philip Wanke, Vice -Chair
Bruce Barton, Attest
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