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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_11.21.2023Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, November 21, 2023 The Georgetown Planning and Zoning Commission met on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM at Council and Court Building, 510 W. 9th Street. The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King, Jr Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. The following Members were in attendance: Present were: Lance A Morgan, Chere Heintzmann, Mike Tiland, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Michael D Charles, Shelley G G Rodocker, Alice L York Agenda Notice Public Wishing to Address an Advisory Board On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registra on form which can be found on the table at the entrance to the mee ng room. Clearly print your name and the le er of the item on which you wish to speak and present it to the Board Liaison prior to the start of the mee ng. You will be called forward to speak when the Board considers that item. Only persons who have delivered the speaker form prior to the mee ng being called to order may speak. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. If you wish to speak for six minutes, it is permissible to use another requestor's granted me to speak. No more than six minutes for a speaker may be granted. The requestor gran ng me to another speaker must also submit a form and be present at the meeting. On a subject not posted on the agenda: A request must be received by the Advisory Board or Commission Liaison prior to the day the agenda for this mee ng is posted. Each speaker will be given three minutes to address the Board or Commission members. No action can be taken at this meeting. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Comments from the Chair Announcements Action from Executive Session 1. Statutory 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 Session. 1.A Meeting Minutes Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the November 7, 2023 regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission -- Erica Metress, Planning Specialist Moved by Chere Heintzmann; seconded by Mike Tiland to Approve. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Chere Heintzmann, Mike Tiland, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Michael D Charles, Shelley G G Rodocker, Alice L York Voting Against: None 2. Regular Session 2.A 2023-14-REZ GISD ES12 AND MS5 Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 64.82 acres of land out of the W. Stubblefield Survey No. 2, Abstract No. 556, from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the Public Facility (PF) zoning district, for the property generally located near the intersection of Patriot Way and State Highway 130, generally south of East View High School (2023-14-REZ) -- Colin Davidson, Planner Colin Davidson, Planner, presented the staff report. Commissioner Heintzmann inquired about the recommendation for Mixed Density Neighborhood within the proposed 2030 Comprehensive Plan update and asked if it was originally single family or a mix of low and high density. Davidson established that the 2030 Comprehensive Plan includes a variety of single-family home types. Alternate Commissioner York inquired about the 100-year flood plain and asked if the buildings will be impacted. Ryan Clark, Long Range Senior Planner, approached the podium to address the Commission and established that the property is right along 100-year flood plain line and noted that the 100-year flood plain will be marked as Open Space. Chair Dickey opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth. Moved by Mike Tiland; seconded by Chere Heintzmann to Approve. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Chere Heintzmann, Mike Tiland, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Michael D Charles, Shelley G G Rodocker, Alice L York Voting Against: None 2.B 2023-10-WAV Evangeline Lane Public Hearing and possible action on a Subdivision Variance to waive the requirement of minimum lot width and street frontage of 25 feet pursuant to Section 6.02.010.B.2 of the Unified Development Code, for the property generally located north of County Road 107 along a private road called Evangeline Lane, bearing the legal description of 31.32 acres out of the John McQueen Survey, Abstract No 426, conveyed from FAST J-V Inc to James P Baldwin recorded in Vol. 2211 Pg. 201 of the Official Public Records of Williamson County. (2023-10-WAV) --Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director, presented the staff report. Chair Dickey inquired about the possibility of improving Evangeline Lane to public street standards and platting it if the waiver is not approved. Baird confirmed that their options were to either construct the street, provide the necessary fiscal surety, or request a variance to fulfill the requirement, but they would still need to plat regardless. Commissioner Tiland asked for clarification on whether or not the request to not plat was under consideration. Baird confirmed and clarified that staff evaluated a request to be alleviated of the requirement of a minimum frontage on a public street and minimal lot width. Alternate Commissioner York asked if the timing was a crucial factor, inquiring that if this occurred before 2006, it wouldn't pose an issue. Baird shared that the applicant's property at that time would not have met Williamson county's plat exemption criteria. Baird also noted that in 2006, the applicant had evidence of an approved subdivision waiver from Williamson County, however, staff analysis would have been different if the terms of that waiver were met. Jessica Meadows, Applicant, approached the podium to address the Commission and commented that they were under the impression that they would not be able to build anything on the property because they are land locked. Meadows noted that the lots meet the recommended size, but several neighbors can't live in their homes because they can't pay for the platting. Chair Dickey asked if the inability to get a septic permit is the reason the neighbors cannot live there. Meadows confirmed and believed that the property was subdivided but she was also told to subdivide the property after it was sold. Baird noted that the reason the Commission can consider this variance is because the ultimate request is to be alleviated from platting. Baird established that there is no other requirement that the city can waive because the plat requirement is fundamental. Chair Dickey opened the public hearing. Art Contreras, 303 Meadow Creek Circle, approached the podium to address the Commission and noted that he is speaking on behalf of Pat Baldwin. Contreras commented that he has documents that grants property owners a building permit and a septic tank permit for their property. He noted that the property owners want to comply with the Williamson County and the City's regulations. Contreras noted the property owners are paying property taxes and would like to figure out what to do to make this right. Chair Dickey closed the public hearing. Moved by Stephen F Dickey; seconded by Mike Tiland to Deny. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Chere Heintzmann, Mike Tiland, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Michael D Charles, Shelley G G Rodocker, Alice L York Voting Against: None 2.0 Future Mobility Plan Recommendation Public Hearing and possible recommendation on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend Section 1.12.030 of the City Code of Ordinances revising the Functional transportation plan -- Lua Saluone, Transportation Manager Lua Saluone, Transportation Manager, presented the staff report. Discussion between Commissioner Heintzmann and Saluone about the Revised Recommended Project List. Commissioner Heintzmann commented that the City of Georgetown is looking in to increasing the number of sidewalks and bike lanes for more mobility. Saluone noted that council gave direction to move bike lanes off the streets and onto protected areas, add that gap, and allow a 10-foot shared path. Lua Saluone continued the staff report. Chair Dickey requested that the total allocated funds are added to the presentations. Lua Saluone continued the staff report. Commissioner Heintzmann asked how the list was reprioritized and questioned if it was due to the growth and increase in traffic in the areas. Saluone noted that on November 7th staff brought a scoring breakdown to the Commission that includes project readiness such as an environmental clearance and provided specific examples from the list. Alternate Commissioner Charles asked staff to speak to temporary measures to alleviate concerns from the southeast area. Saluone noted that the location in question is the Southeast Inner Loop, and it could take about 10-15 years to change, depending on the growth. Commissioner Heintzmann inquired about an estimated time frame for the new rankings. Saluone commented that there is no timeline due to the indetermination of funding to move those plans. Chair Dickey opened the public hearing. Maria Barajano, 8205 Daisy Cutter Crossing, approached the podium to address the Commission and commented that she feels that it is impossible to get out of her neighborhood between 7-8 A.M. Barajano noted that there is a long line of cars when she takes Bell Gin Road and Sam Houston Avenue. Barajano added that Saddlecreek Avenue and Rockride Lane towards Southeast Inner Loop contains the parents trying to drop off kids at the middle school and elementary school. Barajano commented that she is dreading construction in the area and noted that in the evenings, there is a long line on Maple Lane to turn towards Sam Houston Avenue. Barajano requested traffic lights at Sam Houston Avenue and Bell Gin Road. Chair Dickey closed the public hearing. Moved by Chere Heintzmann; seconded by Shelley G G Rodocker to Approve. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Chere Heintzmann, Mike Tiland, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Michael D Charles, Shelley G G Rodocker, Alice L York Voting Against: None 2.D 2023-3-CPA Future Land Use Update Public Hearing and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend Section 1.12.010 of the City Code of Ordinances revising the Future Land Use section of the Comprehensive Plan (2023-3-CPA) -- Ryan Clark, AICP, Senior Planner Ryan Clark presented the staff report. Commissioner Heintzmann asked for the definition of distributed energy generation. Clark established that it means there is potential for an energy generating powerplant and provided an example of natural gas facilities in East Texas. Clark noted that it is more focused on a potential solar panel installation. Chair Dickey opened the public hearing. Raul Amado, 500 Busby Crossing, approached the podium to address the Commission and requested attention to Area 2 on the presentation. Amado noted that he hoped the area would stay rural and was shocked to see the mixed density change. Amado believed that it was a big change with no transition and noted that he bought his home for the experience and agriculture. Amado noted his concern for the impact on wildlife close to the river. Amado commented that the public can post comments online and like them but noted 8 missing comments with a total of 123 likes on the comments on the presentation from the people in that community. Amado established that he would like to keep the area rural and believed the change would be aggressive. Maria Bejarano, 8205 Daisy Cutter Crossing, approached the podium to address the Commission and established that she and her husband would prefer to maintain a rural environment as much as possible. Bejarano noted that she bought a home in Georgetown because there is a charm to the rural environment and noted that she and neighbors are upset to see a 4-story apartment complex in their neighborhood. Bejarano noted her concern for the Lawhon development and the availability of utility services in the area. Bejarano commented that her friends who live west of 29 have less water than her community. Bejarano noted her concern about the crime and population density affecting the beauty of the area, types of businesses established along Sam Houston Avenue. Bejarano requested economic development like the Wolf Ranch development. Bejarano is concerned that her home's value may decrease. Chair Dickey closed the public hearing. Commissioner Heintzmann noted her concern with the proposed changes with existing uses and developed patterns. Chair Dickey commented that he is not as concerned with the residential single-family to mixed density change. Commissioner Tiland noted that the density of certain areas is a concern. Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, approached the podium to address the Commission and established that staff examined areas in the south, from Round Rock and Pflugerville, and analyzed the development. Nelson noted that staff examined the proposed Overall Transportation Plan and used that as guidance for the Future Land Use Plan. Nelson established that the densities in this plan will be used for the engineering team to refer to model wastewater and other utilities. Alternate Commissioner Charles commented that the burden of growth needs to be in line with the Overall Transportation Plan and noted a deficiency on southeast side. Commissioner Heintzmann established her concern about the transition from rural residential to mixed density areas. Alternate Commissioner Charles noted the need for income housing based. Clark established that a mixed density neighborhood serves a purpose to foster new commercial areas and activities. Alternate Rodocker inquired about the possibility to scale back the mixed density area closer to Highway 29 and increase the neighborhood size to allow for a transition. Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director, approached the podium to address the Commission and established that infrastructure planning is crucial to understand. Baird noted the concern for wastewater lines and established that the change of future land use in the area will undersize wastewater. Moved by Stephen F Dickey; seconded by Mike Tiland to Approve the proposed Future Land Use Map Update with the condition to clearly define distributed energy generation in the secondary use category of the Agriculture/Ranching Land Use Designation. Motion Approved: 6- 1 Voting For: Mike Tiland, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Michael D Charles, Shelley G G Rodocker, Alice L York Voting Against: Chere Heintzmann 2.E 2023 Sidewalk Master Plan Recommendation Presentation, discussion, and possible recommendation to Council of adoption of the Sidewalk Master Plan -- Lua Saluone, Transportation Manager Lua Saluone, Transportation Manager, presented the staff report. Commissioner Heintzmann asked if widening sidewalks in downtown will be addressed. Saluone established that staff has been collaborating with the Downtown Master Plan group and that the Sidewalk Master Plan addresses some parts of downtown. Alternate Commissioner Charles asked if school sidewalks are vetted through the Safe Routes to School Program. Saluone established that Georgetown Independent School District does not have a Safe Routes to School Program. Saluone noted that staff has assessed how to get sidewalks on one side and how to complete the network around a quarter mile to schools. Commissioner Heintzmann asked how staff prioritized the schools. Saluone noted that the elementary schools were scored as the highest, then middle schools, and lastly high schools. Moved by Michael D Charles; seconded by Shelley G G Rodocker to Approve. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Chere Heintzmann, Mike Tiland, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Michael D Charles, Shelley G G Rodocker, Alice L York Voting Against: None 2.F Discussion Items Updates, Commissioner questions, and announcements -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director -Current Planning Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director, updated the Commission on past projects presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Baird announced the departure of Cesar Acosta, Neighborhood and Housing Program Manager, from the City of Georgetown's Planning Department. Baird introduced the Planning Department's new employee, Kerry Cavanaugh as Associate Planner, and Rachel Hagan's new position as Senior Planner. 3. Executive Session In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Vernon's Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session. Adjournment These ynutes were approved at the meeting of Chair` Attest