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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February13, 2019 at 3:30 PM
Historic Light and Water Works Building,
406 W 811, St, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Committee Member(s) in Attendance: Tim Haynie; Chair; Brett Danaher; John Philpott; PJ Stevens; and
Jason Wirth, Secretary.
Committee Member(s) Absent: Tracy Dubcak, Vice -chair; Tim Bargainer.
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager;
Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner; Ethan Harwell, Planner; Michael Patroski, Planner; Madison Thomas,
Historic and Downtown Planner; Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager.
Legislative Regular Agenda
A. Consideration and possible approval of minutes of the November 14, 2018 regular meeting. Andreina
Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
Motion by Stevens to approve the minutes as presented. Second by Wirth. Approved 5-0-2.
B. Discussion on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding the number of
units and building separation requirements of the multi -family residential zoning districts
(Amendment No. 14). Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
Davila -Quintero gave a presentation on the purpose of this amendment; the City's multi -family
zoning districts and current Unified Development Code (UDC) site and dimensional standards for
these districts particularly as it relates to building separation and maximum number of units
permitted per building; challenges developers have experienced due to these standards; and
alternative designs and deviations that the City has approved to accommodate certain developments.
Davila -Quintero requested feedback from the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
(UDCAC) on current and potential standards.
The UDCAC discussed the item and provided the following feedback:
• Building separation requirements should follow Fire Code requirements. In addition,
reducing the separation to 10 feet is more appropriate and comparable to Fire Code
requirements.
In addition, the following information was requested to be presented at a future meeting:
• Standards from other cities to see what standards they have regarding building separation
and number of units per building.
No action was taken.
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C. Discussion on proposed revisions to the Unified Development Code related to building material
standards in residential zoning districts (Amendment No. 15). Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
Irby gave a presentation on the purpose of this amendment; the City's single-family and two-family
residential zoning districts; current UDC building material and design standards (multi -family and
non-residential zoning districts); building material requirements that have been approved through
Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) and Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs); existing development
conditions relating building materials; and building materials standards required by other
municipalities in the region and state. Irby requested feedback from the UDC Advisory Committee
on current and potential standards.
The UDCAC discussed the item and provided the following feedback:
• Building material (masonry) standards should not apply to property in the Downtown and Old
Town Overlay.
• Hardie plank should be considered as a masonry material.
• Purpose of the proposed amendments — is it for aesthetics only?
• Affordability needs to be considered. This is a component of affordable housing and thus must
be looked at.
• Process for deviation of standards should it be included. Additionally, look at allowing flexibility
in the standards
• Building material standards should only applicable to the Residential Single -Family (RS) and
Two -Family (TF) zoning districts
• Public outreach should include an open workshop to which interested stakeholders are invited
to attend.
• Nelson responded that staff will bring back a communication plan to next meeting.
In addition, the following information was requested to be presented at a future meeting:
• How hardie plank relates to fire code requirements/safety.
• Building standards from other Cities and Georgetown
• Example standards of what has been approved in the past
No action was taken.
D. Discussion on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding additional
notification requirements for rezoning applications (Amendment No.17). Andreina Davila -Quintero,
AICP, Current Planning Manager
Davila -Quintero gave a presentation on the purpose of this amendment; the state's and City's public
notification requirements; notification requirements of other cities within the region and state;
feedback from the February 12, 2019 City Council Workshop; and possible amendments to the UDC.
Davila -Quintero requested feedback from the UDC Advisory Committee on current and potential
standards.
The UDCAC discussed the item and provided the following feedback:
• Notifying property owners in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) is a good practice and may
avoid surprises.
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• Property owners should receive notifications if something happens within an area.
• Increasing the notification buffer to 300 feet, as well as notifying registered neighborhoods, is
good. Association should be responsible for contacting the residents outside the buffer.
• Property owners located in the ETJ may be notified through the posted sign.
• Community meetings should be suggested but not mandatory.
• Posted sign should include a barcode.
In addition, the following information was requested to be presented at a future meeting:
• Proposed standards to include options for the posted sign.
• Exercise on what the buffer looks at — does it cross the street?
The Chair opened a Public Hearing. The following individuals signed up to speak on this item:
Michael Spano, and John Foliot. The Chair closed the Public Hearing.
No action was taken.
E. Discussion regarding proposed changes to Chapter 2, Review Authority, Chapter 3, Applications and
Permits, and Chapter 16, Definitions, of the Unified Development Code (UDC) regarding the rules,
standards and regulations of the Historic Districts (Amendment No. 2). Sofia Nelson, CNU-A,
Planning Director
Nelson provided a brief recap and update on the drafted amendments to the UDC relating to the
Certificate of Appropriateness process based on City CounciYs direction from the City Council.
The UDCAC discussed the item and provided the following feedback:
• The Historic Resource Survey should be updated every 3-5 years as it will identify a pattern
• (Historic) materials should be allowed to be replaced as in some cases those materials may
have been the only materials available at the time. Had hardie plank been available, it may
have been the material used.
• There should be a process to review low priorities structures.
• Low priority structures are only being thought of in Old Town. There are low priority
structures outside the overlay district. There should be different processes to address the
disparity between Old Town and outside Old Town.
• Some structures in Old Town are patch together, which should be considered low, low
priority. Need to know the history of the structures.
• Sidewalks should be considered in the Old Town Districts.
• Additional public comments are needed.
The Chair opened a Public Hearing. The following individuals signed up to speak on this item: John
Foliot, Phil Brown, Russ Hunter, Ann Seaman, Arvella Oliver, and William Harris. The Chair closed
the Public Hearing.
No action was taken.
F. Discussion regarding proposed changes to Section 6.06, Common Amenity Area, Section 8.02, Tree
Preservation and Protection, and Section 13.08, Parkland, of the Unified Development Code (UDC)
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regarding Parkland Dedication requirements (Amendment No. 3). Kimberly Garret, Parks and
Recreation Director, and Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager.
Davila -Quintero gave a presentation on the purpose of this amendment; background on the City's
parkland dedication ordinance; current standards; standards from other cities in the region;
proposed amendments to the UDC, particularly changes made from the November 2018 UDCAC
meeting; and next steps. Davila -Quintero requested feedback from the UDC Advisory Committee on
the proposed amendments.
The UDCAC discussed the item and provided the following feedback:
• Fee for fee -in -lieu of dedication should be reviewed on a regular basis but take into account
how this impacts development, particularly when proformas are being drafted in the early
stages.
The key for accepting parkland in the floodplain is access.
Flexibility and options should be given to the design standards (i.e. frontage on a street that
can accommodate parking on both sides of the street).
Street widths should be taken into consideration if parking will be required on both sides of
the street.
No action was taken.
G. Update on the 2018/19 UDC Annual Review Plan, Schedule and Next Steps. Andreina Davila -
Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
Davila -Quintero presented an update on the items listed in the 2018/19 UDC Annual Review cycle,
including upcoming amendments and next steps.
No action was taken.
Adjournment
Motion by Stevens to adjourn the meeting. Second by Wirth. Meeting adjourned at 6:00 pm.
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