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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 3:30 P.M.
Historic Light and Waterworks Bldg, 809 Martin Luther King Jr St, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Committee Member(s) in Attendance: P.J. Stevens; Brian Robinson; Philip Wanke; Brian Ortega and Jen
Henderson
Committee Member(s) Absent: Tracy Dubcack and Jordan Maddox
Staff Present: Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director; Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner and Stephanie
McNickle, Planning Specialist.
Meeting called to order at 3:33 P.M.
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Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the June 16, 2021 regular meeting of
the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee — Stephanie McNickle, Planning Specialist
Motion by Committee Member Henderson to approve the June 16, 2021 minutes. Second by
Committee Member Ortega. Approved.
C. Update to the committee and possible discussion on multiple topics including the 2020/21 UDC
Annual Review, upcoming UDC Diagnostic, Condo Regime Examination, and 2022 UDC Annual
Review. Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director, Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner
Travis Baird introduced himself to the committee and gave a brief history of his time with the City
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of Georgetown and stated he looks forward to working with the Committee.
Ethan Harwell gave a brief review of the UDC changes and updates made for the 2020-2021 cycle.
Travis Baird reviewed the process of the UDC Diagnostic that is scheduled to start in 2022 and the
Comprehensive Plan which will involve a consultant and a public outreach.
Process for the UDC Diagnostic.
• Listening, Understanding and Education
• Development Code Analysis
• Develop full Analysis and Diagnostic Report
• Develop and Discuss Options for Code Update
® Select Preferred Option
• Present and discuss preferred work plan
Staff stated the UDC diagnostic may take two years to complete.
Process for Comprehensive Plan
• Draft Development Code Based on Preferred Work Plan
• Analyze impact of changes
• Present Draft #1 and take in public comment
• Develop and Discuss Options for Addressing Feedback
• Present Draft #2 and take in public comment
• Develop and Discuss Options for Addressing Feedback
• Draft Final Version for Public Hearing — P&Z and City Council
Community Conversation Input Themes created 10 Goals.
1. Balanced Land Use
2. Reinvestment
3. Development Framework
4. Historic Preservation
5. Effective Communication
6. Housing & Neighborhoods
7. High Quality Infrastructure
8. Land Use that Enables Partnership
9. Integrate Greenspace & Recreation
10. Maintain High Quality Services as We Grow
Staff reviewed the 2022 UDC Annual Review Process and gave a power point presentation of the
timeline.
A Committee member voiced concern did not want to waste the time of the Committee working on
items in the UDC not deemed important by the consultant.
It was suggested to create a list of items for the Committee worth addressing in the UDC.
Staff reviewed the Condo Regime Executive Amendment and stated the The City has retained
Freese & Nichols to provide guidance on UDC amendments specific to single-family condo
developments. Staff stated the Consultant will be working with staff into next year to determine
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recommendations for code changes to resolve conflicts between these types of developments and
UDC standards for design standards, utility infrastructure and extensions, right-of-way
requirements, building permits, etc.
Staff informed the Committee the Planning Department is looking at hiring a Principal Planner who
may be more involved with the Unified Development Committee and process.
Staff reviewed the 2022 UDC Annual Review Process for each quarter.
Staff stated they will send out a running list of items to the UDC Committee for review.
The Comittee decided the next meeting will be Wednesday, December St" at 3:30.
Adjournment:, Motion to adjourn at 4:39 p.m.
PJ Stevens, Attest
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Attest, Phillip Wanke, Secretary