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June 4, 2019
City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Courts and Council Building, located at 510 W. 9th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
Commissioners present: Ercel Brashear, Chair; Travis Perthius; Gary Newman; Tim Bargainer; Ben
Stewart; Marlene McMichael
Commissioners absent: Kayla McCord
Commissioners in training present: Glenn Patterson
Commissioners in training absent: Aaron Albright
Commissioner in training Patterson was added to the dais.
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner; Andreina Davila-
Quintero, Current Planning Manager; Michael Patroski, Planner; Ethan Harwell, Planner; Mirna Garcia,
Management Analyst
Chair Brashear called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Commissioner McMichael led the pledge of
allegiance.
A. Public Wishing to Address the Board
At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to address the Board.
Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that may be acted upon
with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and
acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the April 22, 2019 special called
session, May 7, 2019 and May 21, 2019 regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. –
Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
C. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Preliminary Final Plat Combo, consisting of
approximately 4,439 acres out of the Francis A. Hudson Survey, Abstract No. 295 and the J.
Patterson Survey, Abstract No 502, Williamson County, Texas, generally located at the southwest
corner of FM 1460 and Teravista Crossing, to be known as Teravista GI (2019-2-PFP). – Michael
Patroski, Planner
D. Consideration and possible action on a Plat Vacation for Lot 2, Dream Acres Subdivision, generally
located at 661 FM 971 (2019-1-VAC). – Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
Motion by Commissioner Stewart to approve Consent Agenda items B, C, and D as presented.
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Second by Commissioner Bargainer. Approved (7-0).
Legislative Regular Agenda
E. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Replat of Lot 17, East Nineteenth Street at
Hutto Road, consisting of approximately 1.997 acres in the William Addison Survey, Abstract
No.21, generally located at 1907 Vine Street (2019-1-FP). – Ethan Harwell, Planner
The staff report was presented by Harwell. The applicant requests approval of a replat to create two
new residential lots. While the subdivision is called Lot 17, East 19th Street at Hutto Road the
property is located along Vine Street, just south of the intersection of Vine and 19th Street. The
Future Land Use Designation on the property is part Moderate Density Residential and part Open
Space, Parks, Recreation. The subject property is currently zoned Residential Single -Family (RS).
The property is covered in part by the FEMA 100-year and 500-year floodplains. The West Fork
Smith Branch creek runs along it’s southern boundary. No development is permitted in the 100-
year floodplain, while development in the 500-year floodplain is limited. Improvements such as a
driveway may be permitted, per the Utility Engineer’s Drainage Manual, so long as the driveway
does not carry more than six inches of water in a flood event. Staff has reviewed the request in
accordance with the Unified Development Code (UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has
determined that the proposed request meets 5 of the 5 criteria established in UDC Section
3.08.080.D for a Replat, as outlined in the Staff Report.
Commissioner McMichael had a question regarding the comment received and if a reason was
indicated for opposition. Harwell clarified regarding the comments and calls received inquiring on
the project.
Chair Brashear had a question regarding original plat notes and restrictions. Harwell clarified that a
replat cannot remove restrictions on a previous plat like a vacation can; the previous plat did not
include any restrictions.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward. Chair Brashear closed the Public
Hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Bargainer for approval of item E (2019-1-FP), request for a Replat of
Lot 17, East Nineteenth Street at Hutto Road. Second by Commissioner Stewart. Approved (7-0).
F. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Replat of Block 1, Rucker-Hodges Addition,
and Block 1, Fleager Addition, also being 1.23 acres out of the Clement Stubblefield Survey,
Abstract No. 558, generally located at 1020 Railroad Avenue, to be known as Scenic River (2019-13-
FP). – Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
The staff report was presented by Irby. The applicant is proposing a Replat of 1.23 acres to create
five (5) residential lots along Railroad Avenue. The property was rezoned to Residential Single-
Family (RS) on January 22, 2019. The property is currently vacant/undeveloped. The subject
property is generally flat and has scattered tree cover. The San Gabriel River is to the west of the
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property on the west side of Scenic Drive. The subject property and all proposed lots have frontage
on Railroad Avenue, which is a residential local roadway. Local streets are intended to provide
access to adjoining properties by collecting the traffic from surrounding areas and distributing it to
adjoining collectors or arterial streets. Local streets can access both collector level streets and arterial
level streets. Additionally, on the west side of the subject property, Lot 1 and Lot 2 will have
frontage on Montgomery Street, to the west. This street is shown on maps, but is not a public right-
of-way. Parkland dedication is being satisfied through fee-in-lieu of land dedication. Staff has
reviewed the request in accordance with the Unified Development Code (UDC) and other
applicable codes. Staff has determined that the proposed request meets the criteria established in
UDC Section 3.08.080.D for a Replat, as outlined in the Staff Report.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing.
Larry Brundidge, public speaker, is opposed to the project. He commented on a recent HARC
review that used resources and postponed a TIA study, and its impact on replats, annexations and
rezoning. Mr. Brundidge requested that the City require a TIA of all applicants as a part of the
City’s deliberative process. It is important for the Commission to have enough information for
decision making. Mr. Brundidge expressed concern regarding increasing population and water
usage/availability.
Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Bargainer for approval of Item F (2019-13-FP), request for a Replat of
Block 1, Rucker-Hodges Addition, and Block 1, Fleager Addition. Second by Commissioner
Newman.
Chair Brashear commented on the public speaker’s comments regarding population and water
availability. Chair Brashear commented that one of the very first items on the 2030 Comprehensive
Plan Group’s review centered on the impact to the City of the full-buildout of the existing ETJ using
the population densities already assigned to the Future Land Use Map and the City’s capacity to
serve those needs. Based on the analysis provided to the Group, the City has control of enough
water resources to accommodate the projected population increases. If the City has a challenge, it
will be in development of adequate infrastructure improvements to deliver the volume of water
needed to accommodate the expanding population growth projected.
Motion to approve Item F as presented, approved (7-0).
G. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to zone an approximate 126.06-acre tract of land in
the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178, to Local Commercial (C-1) (approximately 15.613
acres), Residential Single-Family (RS) (approximately 72.958 acres), and Low Density Multifamily
(MF-1) (approximately 11.819 acres), and Scenic Natural Gateway Overlay zoning districts upon
annexations, for the property generally located at 4901 West SH 29, to be known as Cole Estates
(2019-2-ANX). – Michael Patroski, Planner
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The staff report was presented by Patroski. The applicant is requesting a Zoning Map Amendment
to zone the subject property to Residential Single-Family (RS), Low Density Multi-Family (MF-1)
and Local Commercial (C-1), and Scenic/Natural Gateway Overlay district upon annexation. The
subject site is located along US Hwy 29 between Old Creekside Road and the Crescent Bluff Section
1 Subdivision in the City of Georgetown’s ETJ. The subject site is currently undeveloped. The
landscape is predominately flat with a large quantity of trees through the 110.39-acre tract. The
South Fork of the San Gabriel River runs through the subject property along its south boundary
line. The subject site has an existing Future Land Use designation of Moderate Density Residential.
The subject property is not zoned because it is currently outside of the City Limits. The subject site
is situated between W SH 29 and South San Gabriel River with predominantly vacant land
surrounding the property. However, a variety of residential developments have been approved for
the surrounding properties within Municipal Utility District’s (MUD) including Crescent Bluff,
Water Oak, Oaks at San Gabriel, and Cimarron Hills. As these surrounding properties develop, the
subject site’s proposed zoning would reflect those developments. Staff has reviewed the request in
accordance with the Unified Development code (UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has
determined that the proposed request complies with the criteria established in UDC Section
3.06.030 for a Zoning Map Amendment, as outlined in the Staff Report.
The Commission members had questions regarding the difference between the acreage listed in the
report and the size outlined in the staff presentation. Davila-Quintero provided explanation
regarding the acreage and annexation, where the missing acreage is not being zoned as part of the
request.
Chair Brashear had a question regarding the multi-family component in this request and a similar
request in the same geographic area that was recently denied by City Council. Davila-Quintero
explained that although the requests are in a similar location, the difference is that this application
request is for low density, where the other request was for high density.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing.
Larry Brundidge, public speaker, commented on water shortage and increasing population. He
commented on a drought years ago that may happen again if the population continues to increase
due to approval of agenda items for these types of projects.
Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant, James Griffith, to provide comments. Mr. Griffith provided
clarification on the number of units per building that may actually be built.
Motion by Commissioner Newman for approval of Item G (2019-2-ANX) to rezone an
approximate 126.06-acre tract of land in the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178. Second by
Commissioner Perthius. Approved (7-0).
H. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to zone an approximate 112.85-acre tract in the
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Williams Addition Survey, Abstract No. 21 to the Residential Single-Family (RS) (approximately
106.092 acres) and General Commercial (C-3) (approximately 5.575 acres) zoning districts upon
annexation, for the property generally located at the northeast corner of Southwestern Blvd and CR
110, to be known as Patterson Ranch (2019-3-ANX). – Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
Commissioner-in-training Patterson filed a conflict of interest affidavit on this item. At 6:40PM,
Commissioner-in-training Patterson removed himself from the dais.
The staff report was presented by Irby. The applicant is requesting the zoning designation of
Residential-Family (RS) and General Commercial (C-3) upon annexation for approximately 112.85
acres located at the northeast corner of Southwestern Blvd. and CR 110. The City Council accepted
the petition for annexation at their meeting on April 23, 2019. The subject property is located in the
City’s ETJ, south of Sam Houston Ave and west of SH-130. More specifically, the property is located
near the intersection of Southwestern Blvd and CR 110. The subject property is undeveloped with a
single-family structure. It has little tree cover and has a water feature (small pond and creek) that
runs through the middle of the property. The subject property has an existing Future Land Use
designation of Moderate Density Residential and Community Commercial. The subject property is
not zoned because it is currently outside of the City Limits. Staff reviewed the request in accordance
with the Unified Development Code (UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has determined that
the proposed request partially complies with the criteria established in UDC Section 3.06.030 for a
Zoning Map Amendment, as outlined in the Staff Report.
Commissioner Stewart had a question about the information in the materials provided and the staff
presentation; the boundaries on the exhibit were different. Davila-Quintero provided clarification
that the exhibit in the materials was the conceptual plan initially provided by the applicant and has
seen been updated to staff. Commissioner Stewart also had a question about zoning and
restrictions. Irby provided clarification between C3 and C1 zoning.
Commissioner McMichael sought clarification as to why the request partially complies based on the
staff report. Irby explained the request partially complied due to context.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant, Jerry Fagens, to provide comments. Mr. Fagens provided
clarification on the zoning and explained that they are working with the school district and
working to accommodate for drainage. He also answered Commission member questions
regarding the request for zoning C3 and not C1.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing.
Larry Brundidge, public speaker, commented on a previous similar rezoning request, where a
school required a traffic study be conducted. It is important to conduct a traffic impact analysis
because this is a residential neighborhood, and there needs to be safety for pedestrians.
Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing.
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Motion by Commissioner Stewart for approval of the request as it pertains to the portion of the
property requesting Residential Single-Family (RS) but denial of the request as it pertains to the
portion of the property requesting General Commercial (C3) for Item H (2019-3-ANX) to rezone
an approximate 112.85-acre tract in the Williams Addition Survey, Abstract No. 21. Second by
Commissioner Newman. Approved (6-0), with Commissioner-in-training Patterson absent.
I. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone 12.58 acres out of the Lewis J. Dyches
Survey, from the Residential Single-Family (RS) district to the General Commercial (C-3) district,
for the property generally located at 4200 S IH-35 (2019-5-REZ). – Ethan Harwell, Planner
The staff report was presented by Harwell. The applicant is requesting a Zoning Map Amendment
to rezone the subject property from the RS, Residential Single-Family zoning district to the C-3,
General Commercial zoning district. The subject property is generally located on the northwest
corner of the intersection of IH-35 and the Southwest Bypass. Currently, the property hosts facilities
used for commercial recreation associated with a cave system. The primary use on the site utilized
the Inner Space Cavern – a large underground cavern system that has surface access on the site. The
subject property has a Regional Commercial and Open Space, Parks, Recreation Future Land Use
designations, and is currently zoned Residential Single-Family (RS). The subject property is also a
part of the Highway Gateway Overlay district. The area surrounding the subject property is
sparsely developed. Other developments in the area are larger scale in nature including an RV sales
facility, some manufacturing facilities, and an office/showroom. To the east, on the other side of the
IH-35 corridor, property have primarily been developed with manufacturing, office/warehouse,
and other similar industrial uses. Staff has reviewed the request in accordance with the Unified
Development Code (UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has determined that the proposed
request fully meets 4 of the 5 criteria established in UDC Section 3.06.030 for a zoning map
amendment (rezoning), as outlined in the Staff Report.
Commissioner Stewart had a question regarding the types of triggers for a zoning request. Harwell
provided clarification regarding rezoning triggers. The applicant is requesting an increase in size
which is why this triggered a rezoning.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant, David Singleton, to provide comments. Mr. Singleton
commented that there will be no changes to the geologic configuration of the site. It was previously
zoned as residential, however in order to make necessary building code changes to update older
buildings and make them safe for public use, there needs to be a rezoning.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing.
Larry Brundidge, public speaker, commented that he is not opposed to the project.
Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Bargainer for approval of Item I (2019-5-REZ) to rezone 12.58 acres out
of the Lewis J. Dyches Survey. Second by Commissioner Stewart. Approved (6-0), with
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Commissioner-in-training Patterson absent.
J. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for Multifamily,
Attached Dwelling Units specific use in the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district on the property
located at 2701 E University Avenue, bearing the legal description of 3.42 acres in the William
Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21 (2019-4-SUP). – Ethan Harwell, Planner
At 7:20PM, Commissioner-in-training Patterson returned to the dais.
The staff report was presented by Harwell. The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP)
for Multifamily, Attached Dwelling Units within the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district. The
proposed project includes a total of six two-story buildings for a total of 20 dwelling units. The
subject property is located at 2701 E. University Avenue, which is generally located on the north
side of E. University Ave. between Smith Creek Road and NE Inner Loop. Currently, the property
is undeveloped. The subject property has been cleared and has no tree cover. This property is over
the Edwards Aquifer Transition Zone. The subject property has an existing Future Land Use
designation of Mixed-Use Community and is currently zoned Local Commercial (C-1). Also, the
subject property is in the Scenic-Natural Gateway Overlay District. Staff has reviewed the request
in accordance with the Unified Development Code (UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has
determined that the proposed request meets 3 of the 4 criteria established in UDC Section for a 3.08
for a Special Use Permit, as outlined in the Staff Report.
Commissioner McMichael commented on multiple access points on a busy roadway. Harwell
explained that the applicant requested an access point off the fire station’s driveway but that was
denied. The fire station indicated concern regarding traffic in and out of the fire station as well as
into the property by residents.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant, Don Mordecai, to provide comments. Mr. Mordecai
commented on communication with the Fire Department and their concern during emergency
situations and traffic at that requested entry point.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward. Chair Brashear closed the Public
Hearing.
Commission members had questions regarding approval of the request and conditions that can be
placed. Davila-Quintero provided clarification that the request can be approved or denied, and
conditions for approval can be placed.
Motion by Chair Brashear for approval of Item J (2019-4-SUP) on a request for a Special Use
Permit (SUP) for Multifamily, Attached Dwelling Units. Second by Commissioner Newman.
Commissioner McMichael had a question about the use of the surrounding area and its use for
single family zoning. Harwell clarified that it is single family zoning.
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Motion approved (7-0).
K. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a Middle School
specific use in the Residential Single-Family (RS) zoning district on the property located at 500
Pleasant Valley Drive, bearing the legal description of 18.054 acres out of Lot 1, Hartman Acres,
(2019-5-SUP). – Michael Patroski, Planner
The staff report was presented by Patroski. The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP)
to operate a Middle School in the existing facility located at 500 Pleasant Valley Drive in the
Residential Single-Family (RS) zoning district. The property is currently utilized as a school, known
as Community Montessori School. The applicant plans to have the Middle School classrooms
occupy an existing building on campus that today is under-utilized. The site has the existing use of
the Community Montessori School. The campus has eight (8) existing buildings, seventy (70)
parking spaces, and two (2) drop-off loops. The majority of structures and parking are located in
the western portion of the property, giving the front drive an estimated 475’ distance from the site’s
property line to the first drop-off loop. The site’s Future Land Use designation is Employment
Center (EC). Staff has reviewed the request in accordance with the Unified Development Code
(UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has determined that the proposed request complies with
the criteria established in UDC Section 3.07.030.C for a Special Use Permit, as outlined in the Staff
Report.
Commissioner Stewart had a question regarding possible restrictions with the approval of this
request. Patroski and Davila-Quintero provided clarification about the Special Use Permit (SUP)
request and limitations.
Chair Brashear invited the applicant, Carl Illig, to provide comments. Mr. Illig provided a short
presentation about the school and answered questions about the location of the school.
Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward. Chair Brashear closed the Public
Hearing.
Commissioner Stewart had a question about PF zoning versus Residential zoning. Davila-Quintero
provided clarification about zoning districts where schools are permitted, and that certain types of
schools are permitted in residential zoned areas because they preserve the residential character.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart for approval of Item K (2019-5-SUP) for a request for a Special
Use Permit (SUP) for a Middle School. Second by Commissioner McMichael. Approved (7-0).
Motion by Chair Brashear to adjourn at 7:53 p.m. Second by Commissioner Bargainer. Approved
unanimously.
Adjournment
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Ercel Brashear, Chair Attest, P&Z Ben Stewart, Secretary