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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 3:30 P.M.
Teleconference meeting: http://bit.ly/3bIDPui
The regular meeting convened at 3:30PM on April 14, 2021 via teleconference at http://bit.ly/3bIDPui.
Webinar ID: 949 7681 8404. To participate by phone: call in number 346.248.7799 or Toll Free:
833.548.0282. Password: 523157. 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; Phillip Wanke;
Brian Ortego and Jordan Maddox.
Committee Member(s) Absent: Tracy Dubcak
Staff Present: Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager; Steve McKeown, Landscape
Planner; Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner and Stephanie McNickle, Planning Specialist.
Meeting called to order at 3:30 P.M.
Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551
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 -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
Staff reviewed how the UDCAC meeting will be conducted.
B. Nomination and selection of Vice -chair and Secretary for the 2021/22 UDC Advisory Committee --
Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
Motion by Wanke to nominate Henderson to serve as Vice -chair for the 2021/22 UDC Advisory
Committee. Second by Chair Stevens. Approved. (6-0)
Motion by Henderson to nominate Wanke to serve as Secretary for the 2021/22 UDC Advisory
Committee. Second by Robinson. Approved. (6-0)
C. Consideration and possible action to confirm the bylaws for the Unified Development Code (UDC)
Advisory Committee relating to membership eligibility requirements -- Andreina Davila -Quintero,
AICP, Current Planning Manager
Staff reviewed the current bylaws.
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Motion by Henderson to accept and abided by the bylaws. Second by Ortego. Approved. (6-0)
Public Wishing to Address the Board
On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can be
found at the Board meeting. Clearly print your name, the letter of the item on which you wish to speak,
and present it to the Staff Liaison, preferably prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called
forward to speak when the Board considers that item.
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 logon to
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D. 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 logon to
http://goverizment.georgetown.org/category/boards-commissions/.
At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to speak on items not on the agenda.
Legislative Regular Agenda
E. Discussion and possible action establishing the regular meeting date, time and place of the Unified
Development Code (UDC) Advisory Committee for 2021/22 -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP,
Current Planning Manager.
Motion by Ortego to meet the 2°d Wednesday of every month at 3:30p.m and the location as stated
in the bylaws with the exception to continue virtual meetings. Second by Henderson. Approved.
(6-0)
F. Discussion and possible direction on a proposed Text Amendment to the Unified Development
Code (UDC) relating to the Tree Preservation and Landscaping standards specifically as it pertains
to tree mitigation requirements (UDC General Amendment No. 20-03) -- Steve McKeown,
Landscape Planner, Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner, and Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current
Planning Manager.
Staff reviewed the March 23 City Council workshop items which included street yards, gateway
and parking, and screening and water conservation. Staff stated no changes to the proposed terms
and recommended amendment.
However, City Council did recommend two items for consideration to the Tree Preservation,
Removal and Mitigation amendments which includes:
1) Consider allowing smaller trees (smaller than 6 inches) to be counted as credit trees.
2) Explore the option of allowing trees planted on residential lots as on -site replacement trees.
Staff reviewed the option of allowing smaller trees (smaller than 6 inches) to be counted as credit
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trees.
Committee stated Georgetown typically has a lot of trees compared to other cities also allowing to
go smaller provides additional options and ability to save more natural trees. Committee
recommended not to go any smaller than 3 inch trees. However, we need to make sure it does not
add a lot of extra work to staff. It was also stated the cost to survey additional tress would increase.
Committee stated a 6 inch tree is a good size and does not feel it needs to go smaller. Possible
alternative process to allow smaller than 6 inches and not be permitted outright.
Chair Stevens opened the Public Hearing.
Nick McIntyre stated the developer would use option to survey smaller trees to provide more
natural environment.
Amy Lynn Payne stated additional options to allow existing remaining trees to be counted as credit
is supported.
Staff reviewed the option of allowing trees planted on residential lots as on -site replacement trees.
Staff reviewed requirements and processes impacted, possible solutions and alternative options.
Committee stated most lots are designed knowing where the footprint on the building will be
located to ensure lot is buildable. It was also stated that generally it appears it would require
additional review and tracking by staff, and lack of control. Tree planted in the ROW could be
allowed to be used to meet the landscape requirements of the residential lot.
Amy Lynn Payne stated Builder standards is to plant 2, 3+ in trees on every lot, 4 on corner lots
which is required in building contracts, deed restrictions.
Chair Stevens closed the Public Hearing.
Committee stated planting strip between curb and sidewalk needs to b e wide enough to avoid
conflicts with public improvements (sidewalks, curbs, utilities) It was also stated the City of
Leander takes on additional burden to include in inspection of house.
Staff asked the Committee for further direction for staff and what additional information is needed
to bring back to the next meeting. The Committee directed staff to explore partial credit, case
studies and review payments into the tree fund. Also, Committee directed staff to investigate
spacing requirements and varieties of trees to prevent colliding canopies and ensure long lasting
trees.
G. Update on the Unified Development Code (UDC) amendment process, and the 2021 UDC Annual
Review Plan, Schedule and Next Steps -- Andreina DAvila-Quintero, AICP, Current Planning
Manager
Staff stated they will continue to finalize the tree preservation and landscaping standards to bring
forward to the City Council. Staff is also working internally with group homes, street cross section
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requirements and will bring those items back to the UDC. Staff will also be working with Building
Permits on sign ordinance specifically as it relates to digital signage.
Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 5:32 p.m.
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PJ Stevens, Attest
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Attest, P-?»��, Secretary