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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_10.01.2019 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 5 October 1, 2019 City of Georgetown, Texas Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Courts and Council Building, located at 510 W. 9th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626 Commissioners present: Ercel Brashear, Chair; Gary Newman; Ben Stewart; Tim Bargainer; Marlene McMichael; Kaylah McCord; Travis Perthuis Alternate Commissioner present: Aaron Albright Alternate Commissioner absent: Glenn Patterson Staff Present: Andreina Davila-Quintero, Current Planning Manager; Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner; Michael Patroski, Planner; Ethan Harwell, Planner; Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst Chair Brashear called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m and Commissioner Bargainer 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 September 17, 2019 regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. – Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented by Commissioner Bargainer. Second by Commissioner McMichael. Approved (7-0). Legislative Regular Agenda C. Continued from the September 17, 2019 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting: Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Subdivision Variance to waive the Sidewalk Construction requirement of Section 12.07.010 of the Unified Development Code, for the property generally located at 801 E. 2nd Street, bearing the legal description of Lot 1, Block A, Hauser Ridge Subdivision (2019-3-WAV) – Ethan Harwell, Planner Staff report presented by Harwell. The applicant is requesting a waiver from the requirement of Section 12.07.010 of the Unified Development Code, which requires a sidewalk to be constructed across the property at 801. E. 2nd Street. The subject property is currently vacant, and the property owner wishes to develop it with a new single-family home, thus triggering the sidewalk Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 October 1, 2019 requirement. The subject property was created in 2002 as a part of the six lot Hauser Ridge Subdivision. Five of the lots in the subdivision have homes constructed between 2003 and 2005. There is no sidewalk existing around these homes. The applicant, Richard Williamson, addressed the Commission. He presented pictures taken and discussed the safety concern with a piece of a sidewalk leading to nowhere, because there are no sidewalks for the other properties. Chair Brashear asked why sidewalks were not required for the other properties, and Harwell indicated that he was unable to find any information to answer that. He searched through old files and meeting minutes, and nothing was found to answer why sidewalks were not required. There was discussion between the Commissioners and staff related to the 2015 Sidewalk Master Plan, and what was identified by the study. Davila-Quintero explained the 80% rule. If 80% of the properties didn’t have a sidewalk, the property could opt out. If the lots immediately to the west of this property are developed in the future, a sidewalk will be required. Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak. Motion by Commissioner Bargainer to deny Item C (2019-3-WAV) as the project does not comply with criteria 2, 3, 4 and 5. Second by Commissioner McCord. Commissioner Stewart asked what would trigger existing properties to require a sidewalk in the future. Harwell explained a new project will be required to build a sidewalk at the time of construction of the project improvements. Motion passed 5-2 with Commissioner Stewart, and McMichael opposed. D. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Replat of Lots 57 and 58, Section 1 of the Logan Ranch Subdivision, also being 9.96 acres of the William Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 524, located at 138-150 Logan Ranch Road, to be known as Mountain Laurel Senior Living. – Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner Staff report was presented by Irby. The applicant is proposing two re-subdivide two platted lots into four lots in the ETJ. 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 Chapter 3.08.080.D for a Replat. Chair Brashear asked why a note on the plat presented has indicates that the document submitted to the Commission contains a note that the document shall not be used or viewed or relied on as a final document. Irby explained that the execution version of the plat that will be signed by the Chair and Secretary of the Commission does not have that note. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 October 1, 2019 There was discussion between the Commission and staff regarding driveway access, and additional driveway points. Irby also explained that this property is located in the ETJ, and use is not regulated by the City. Land uses were originally regulated by deed restrictions, however, these expired in 2001. There were also questions from Commissioners regarding the existing pavement width for Logan Ranch Roadway and its adequacy for emergency vehicles. Irby explained that the road right-of-way is 50 feet wide, providing sufficient access. If the County does not approve, a traffic impact analysis will need to be performed. As the applicant was not able to attend the meeting, Chair Brashear read a letter out loud from the applicant. Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. 17 people signed up to speak. The public speakers were all against the proposed project. The concerns with the project include: increased traffic and safety issues, increased water usage, no sidewalks, not enough room on the road for vehicles, property devaluation, noise, and the nature of the residential neighborhood changing to commercial if this is approved. Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing. Irby further explained the public notification process and requirements per state law. Chair Brashear asked if the water system is capable of meeting fire flow standards, and Irby explained that if they are not, fire suppression will be satisfied by the construction of above ground water tanks. Commissioner Newman asked what happens if this is denied, and Davila-Quintero explained that if the Commission votes to disapprove the item, they will need to be specific and identify the sections of the code that the subdivision does not meet and why it was disapproved. Irby also explained that the stormwater permit comments are cleared, and ready for approval pending recordation of the plat. The development engineer will approve the permit and begin sitework, construction and inspections once the plat is recorded. Davila-Quintero also explained that if the Commission decides not to vote tonight, this will be automatically approved per state legislation. There was discussion between the Commissioners and staff about the approval criteria, requirements, and voting options. Motion by Commissioner Perthuis to approve Item D for a Replat of Lots 57 and 58 located at 138-150 Logan Ranch Road. Second by Commissioner Bargainer. Approved (6-1) with Commissioner Newman opposed. E. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone an approximately 0.79-acre tract of land out of the J.B. Pulsifer Survey, Abstract No. 498, also known as the Orville Perry Survey, Abstract Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 October 1, 2019 No. 10, from the Agriculture (AG) to Office (OF) zoning district, for the property generally located at 1340 W University Ave (2019-6-REZ). – Michael Patroski, Planner Staff report presented by Patroski. The subject property is part of a larger tract of land that has two zoning districts: Office (OF) on the southern portion along W University Ave, and Agriculture (AG) on the norther portion. The applicant is requesting to rezone the Agriculture (AG) zoned property to Office (OF) to make the whole property consistent with the same zoning 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 the criteria established in UDC Section 3.06.030 for a Zoning Map Amendment. The applicant, Thomas Allen, addressed the Commission. He did not have additional comments to provide, he was available to answer questions. The Commission did not have any questions. Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. Ron Imken, public speaker, commended the applicant for posting the rezoning sign and notifying the subdivision, as well as willingness to meet with the neighborhood prior to the item being discussed. Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Commissioner Stewart to approve Item E (2019-6-REZ). Second by Commissioner Perthuis. Approved (7-0). F. Discussion Items: - Updates and Announcements (Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director) o Nelson informed the Commission that information was sent for their review regarding the Bike Master Plan. The information was sent in advance of upcoming meetings. o Nelson also commented that the UDC Advisory Committee will meet next week and will continue to discuss the Gateways, uses allowed in those areas, and make recommendations for City Council. The UDCAC will also start working on sign variance standards. - Update from other Board and Commission meetings - Questions or comments from Alternate Members about the actions and matters considered on this agenda. - Reminder of the October 15, 2019, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in CC Chambers located at 510 W 9th St, starting at 6:00pm. Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Bargainer. Second by Commissioner McMichael. Approved (7-0). Adjournment at 8:02p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 October 1, 2019 ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Ercel Brashear, Chair Attest, P&Z Ben Stewart, Secretary