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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_UDCAC_02.10.2021City of Georgetown, Texas Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 3:30 P.M. Teleconference meeting: http://bit.ly/3hMF9xC The regular meeting convened at 3:30PM on February 10, 2021 via teleconference at http://bit.ly/3hMF9xC . Webinar ID: 965 7551 6990. To participate by phone: call in number (346-248- 7799) or Toll Free: 888-475-4499. Password: 154623. Public comment was allowed via the conference call number or the "ask a question" function on the video conference option; no in -person input was allowed. Committee Member(s) in Attendance: P.J. Stevens; Brian Robinson; Jen Henderson; Tracy Dubcak Committee Member(s) Absent: Phillip Wanke, Brian Ortego, Stuart Garner Staff Present: Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager; Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst; Steve McKeown, Landscape Planner; Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner, Brandy Heinrich, Development Account Specialist and Stephanie McNickle, Planning Specialist. Meeting called to order at 3:35 P.M. Regular Session A. Discussion on how the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee virtual conference will be conducted, to include options for public comments and how the public may address the Commission — Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director B. On a subject not posted on the agenda: Persons may add an item to a future Board agenda by filing a written request with the Staff Liaison no later than one week prior to the Board meeting. The request must include the speaker's name and the specific topic to be addressed with sufficient information to inform the board and the public. For Board Liaison contact information, please log on to httpJlgovernment.georgetown.org category/boards- commissions/. Legislative Regular Agenda C. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2021 regular meeting of the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee. -- Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst Motion to approve the minutes with updates by Henderson. Second by Dubcak. Approved (4-0). D. Discussion and possible direction on proposed Text Amendment to the unified Development Code (UDC) relating to the Tree Preservation and Landscaping standards specifically as it pertains to tree preservation, removal and mitigation, street yard, gateway and parking UDC Advisory Committee February 10, 2021 landscaping standards, and screening and water conservation requirements. (UDC General Amendment No. 20-30) -- Steve McKeown, Landscape Planner, Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner, and Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager Staff stated the purpose of the meeting is to consider providing a recommendation to City Council on the proposed Unified Development Code amendment that has been worked on .for the past several months as a part of the annual review cycle. Staff reviewed over several items including Tree Preservation, Removal and Mitigation, Street yards, Gateways and Parking along with Screening and Water conservation. Staff also recapped the amendment review process. Staff stated that during their workshop session on February 9, 2021, the City council general agreed with the amendments being proposed specific to Tree Preservation, Removal and Mitigation. However, City Council asked to consider allowing smaller trees (smaller than 6 inches) to be counted as credit trees and to explore the option of allowing trees planted on residential lots as on -site replacement trees. Staff stated that the proposed amendments related to street yards, gateway and parking, and screening and water conservation were not discussed at this workshop session, and were continued to the next City Council meeting. Discussion regarding Heritage Tree removal in according to the state law requirements. Staff reviewed over comments received from the public. Discussion on Synthetic or artificial lawns that may be used in playscaped, sports fields, and other similar recreational fields, and areas that are screened form streets and adjacent properties. On residential properties, synthetic or artificial lawns shall be limited to the rear yard only. Discussion to allow artificial turf to PUE or other utility easements. Staff will review. Discussion regarding synthetic or artificial lawns shall be made of polyethylene or polypropylene. Residential properties may use a nylon material. Committee asked if we need to be specific to the material being used in case something better is invented. Staff stated the material standards help with heat retention and being able to clean it is much greater and it does not retain bacteria. However, staff stated they can add in "better than" in case a better product is available to the public. Chair Stevens opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward. The Public Hearing was closed_ Motion by Chair Stevens to postpone any action on today's item until after the City Council has their workshop and know what their full comments regarding the amendments. Second by Brian Robinson. Approved. (4-0) Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 4:07 p.m. UDC Advisory Committee February 10, 2021 PJ Stevens, Attest UDC Advisory Committee February 10, 2021 Attest, , Secretary 101 ?-o 71