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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes_2030SC_01.03.2019Page 1 of 1 Minutes of Meeting of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee Georgetown Public Library, Friends Room 402 W. 8th Street Georgetown, Texas 78626 Thursday, January 3, 2018 6:00 pm In attendance: Mayor Dale Ross; Tommy Gonzalez; Ercel Brashear; Josh Schroeder; Doug Noble; Lou Snead; Hugh Brown; Suzy Pukys; Linda McCalla; PJ Stevens; Anna Eby; Scott Stribling Staff present: Sofia Nelson; Nat Waggoner; Susan Watkins; David Morgan; Wayne Reed Regular Session – To begin no earlier than 6:00 pm Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:06 pm. A. Consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the Steering Committee meetings of November 1, 2018 meeting. Karen Frost, Recording Secretary. Minutes approved. B. Presentation and discussion of the 2008 land use goals, 2017 vision statement and public input. Sofia Nelson and Nat Waggoner No action was taken. C. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Joint Session of the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission of changes to the 2008 Land Use Goals. Sofia Nelson and Nat Waggoner Attached is a summary of findings by the Steering Committee. D. Public Comment Sofia Nelson and Nat Waggoner No public comments were received. E. Next Meeting Date/Time/Agenda Karen Frost, Recording Secretary The next meeting will be held on February 7 at 6:00 pm in the library. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 8:07 pm. _____________________________________ ____________________________________ Approved, Mayor Dale Ross Attest, Page 1 of 2 Re: Steering Committee Meeting #6 – Summary of Findings At the 1/3/2019 meeting of the 2030 Steering Committee, the Committee  Reviewed the 2008 land use goals, how they are applied and progress made to date  Established an understanding of how the 2017 vision statement, 2008 land use goals and recent public input serve as the foundation for goals  Prepared a recommendation to the joint session of the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Following the staff presentation on land use goal framework, the Steering Committee completed an evaluation of how well existing land use goals address public input themes and made recommendations for changes to the land use goals; answering the key question, throughout their review, “Do these goals reflect recent community dialogue and the stakeholders you represent and are they effective?” Below is a summary table of findings. The Steering Committee directed staff to clarify language (highlighted in yellow), add language (in green italics), remove/refine (red strike through) for each goal. The Steering Committee also directed staff to create new goals for those themes generally absent, specifically themes C, D, H, J. Goal Input Theme Present Input Theme Absent Relevant (Y/N) Specific (Y/N) 1. Promote sound, sustainable, and compact development patterns with balanced land uses, a variety of housing choices and well- integrated transportation, public facilities, and open space amenities. A,B,F,G C,D,E,H,I, J Y Y 2. Promote sound investment in Georgetown’s older developed areas, including downtown, aging commercial and industrial areas, in-town neighborhoods, and other areas expected to experience land use change or obsolescence. None All Y N Page 2 of 2 Goal Input Theme Present Input Theme Absent Relevant (Y/N) Specific (Y/N) 3. Provide a development framework for the fringe that guides sound, sustainable patterns of land use, limits sprawl, protects community character, demonstrates sound stewardship of the environment, and provides for efficient provision of public services and facilities as the city expands. Add concept that describes how we manage growth and development A, I B,C,D,E, H, J N N 4. Maintain and strengthen viable land uses and land use patterns (e.g., stable neighborhoods, economically sound commercial and employment areas, etc.). B, E A,C,D,F,G, H,I, J Y N A. Maintain the family-oriented, small-town feel B. Continue to encourage high quality development C. Enhance citizen participation and engagement (develop new goal) D. Focus on housing and affordability (develop new goal) E. Enhance economic development opportunities F. Maintain and expand existing parks and recreation amenities G. Improve and diversify the transportation network H. Public safety (develop new goal) I. Fiscal responsibility J. Intergovernmental partnerships (develop new goal) These recommendations will be considered at the joint session of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council which will be held on 1/10/19. Slide 1 Date Session 3 Type slide Title Input Themes & 2008 Land Use Goals Respondents 0 No votes for this session Slide 2 Date Session 3 Type slide Title Survey Instructions Respondents 0 No votes for this session Slide 3 Date Session 3 Type slide Title Scoring Respondents 0 No votes for this session Question 4 Date 2019-01-04 Session 3 Type scales Question Test question - does this image include? Respondents 13 Choices Weighted average 1 2 3 mascot of best football team in TX 1.5 8 2 2 mascot of best football team in US 1.416666667 9 1 2 collie with a cape 2.692307692 2 0 11 Question 5 Date 2019-01-04 Session 3 Type scales Question Test question - does this image include? Respondents 13 Choices Weighted average 1 2 3 lettuce 2.153846154 5 1 7 tomato 2.153846154 5 1 7 bread 2.384615385 4 0 9 cucumber 1.923076923 7 0 6 pickle 2.230769231 5 0 8 Slide 6 Date 2019-01-04 Session 3 Type slide Title Results from Test Question #1 Respondents 2 No votes for this session Question 7 Date 2019-01-04 Session 3 Type scales Question Goal 1- Integrated development Respondents 13 Choices Weighted average 1 2 3 Maintain the family-oriented, small-town feel 2.769230769 0 3 10 Continue to encourage high-quality developmen 2.615384615 1 3 9 Enhance citizen participation and engagement 1.461538462 9 2 2 Focus on housing and affordability 2.230769231 4 2 7 Enhance economic development opportunities 2 5 3 5 Maintain & expand existing parks & recreation a 2.538461538 2 2 9 Improve & diversify the transportation network 2.615384615 0 5 8 Question 8 Date 2019-01-04 Session 3 Type scales Question Goal 1 - Integrated development Respondents 13 Choices Weighted average 1 2 3 Public safety 1.923076923 5 4 4 Fiscal responsibility 2.076923077 4 4 5 Intergovernmental partnership 2.076923077 4 4 5 Question 9 Date 2019-01-04 Session 3 Type scales Question Goal 2 - Redevelopment Respondents 13 Choices Weighted average 1 2 3 Maintain the family-oriented, small-town feel 2.076923077 3 6 4 Continue to encourage high-quality development 2.307692308 4 1 8 Enhance citizen participation and engagement 1.769230769 7 2 4 Focus on housing and affordability 1.846153846 5 5 3 Enhance economic development opportunities 2.076923077 5 2 6 Maintain & expand existing parks & recreation ame 1.461538462 8 4 1 Improve & diversify the transportation network 1.384615385 9 3 1 Question 10 Date 2019-01-04 Session 3 Type scales Question Goal 2 - Redevelopment Respondents 12 Choices Weighted average 1 2 3 Public safety 1.416666667 9 1 2 Fiscal responsibility 1.916666667 6 1 5 Intergovernmental partnership 1.416666667 9 1 2 Question 11 Date 2019-01-04 Session 3 Type scales Question Goal 3 - Growth management Respondents 13 Choices Weighted average 1 2 3 Maintain the family-oriented, small-town feel 2.769230769 0 3 10 Continue to encourage high-quality development 2.384615385 2 4 7 Enhance citizen participation and engagement 1.538461538 8 3 2 Focus on housing and affordability 1.769230769 7 2 4 Enhance economic development opportunities 2.153846154 4 3 6 Maintain & expand existing parks & recreation ame 2.153846154 4 3 6 Improve & diversify the transportation network 2.153846154 4 3 6 Question 12 Date 2019-01-04 Session 3 Type scales Question Goal 3 - Growth management Respondents 13 Choices Weighted average 1 2 3 Public safety 1.846153846 4 7 2 Fiscal responsibility 2.461538462 1 5 7 Intergovernmental partnership 1.615384615 8 2 3 Question 13 Date 2019-01-04 Session 3 Type scales Question Goal 4 - Preservation Respondents 13 Choices Weighted average 1 2 3 Maintain the family-oriented, small-town feel 1.846153846 6 3 4 Continue to encourage high-quality developmen 2.615384615 1 3 9 Enhance citizen participation and engagement 1.538461538 9 1 3 Focus on housing and affordability 1.923076923 4 6 3 Enhance economic development opportunities 2.615384615 2 1 10 Maintain & expand existing parks & recreation ame 1.769230769 6 4 3 Improve & diversify the transportation network 1.692307692 6 5 2 Question 14 Date 2019-01-04 Session 3 Type scales Question Goal 4 - Preservation Respondents 13 Choices Weighted average 1 2 3 Public safety 1.615384615 8 2 3 Fiscal responsibility 2.307692308 3 3 7 Intergovernmental partnership 1.538461538 9 1 3