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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_01.16.2024Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, January 16, 2024 The Georgetown Planning and Zoning Commission met on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 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: Shelley G G Rodocker, Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, 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 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 January 2, 2024 regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission -- Erica Metress, Planning Specialist Moved by Scott A Allen; seconded by Shelley G G Rodocker to Approve . Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Shelley G G Rodocker, Alice L York Voting Against: None At the Chairman's discretion the agenda items were reordered as such: 2.E, 2.F, 2.G, 2.A, 2.B, 2.C, 2.D, 2.H 2. Regular Session 2.A Unified Development Code Executive Amendment - Future Mobility Plan Public hearing and possible recommendation to City Council on proposed amendments to the following chapters of the Unified Development Code (UDC): Chapters 3, 5, 12 and 16 to incorporate the recently approved Future Mobility Plan -- Nat Waggoner, Transportation Coordinator Nat Waggoner presented the staff report. Commissioner Allen referred to Chapter 12 of the Unified Development Code and its notation that bicycle lanes are to be combined with sidewalks into a sidepath. Commissioner Allen further questioned who has the right of way in the sidepaths. Waggoner clarified that the sidepath would be still in the city right of way and acknowledged that the new term "shared use path" is found in the city's parks and recreation. Alternate Commissioner York questioned the purpose in changes that were made in the widths found in Table 12.02.030: Comprehensive Plan Street and Trail Standards. Waggoner noted that 11-foot lanes are sufficient for traveling lanes and clarified that the purpose of the change was to match the arterial and collector level lane widths. Waggoner further clarified that the median is not included in the measurements of roadway due to the inclusion of it causing confusion. Chair Dickey opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth. Moved by Scott A Allen; seconded by Michael L Price to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Shelley G G Rodocker, Alice L York Voting Against: None 2.B 2023-9-ANX 3101 Development Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to zone, upon annexation, Lot 1, Block B of the Davis Subdivision to the General Commercial (C- 3) zoning district for the property generally located at 3101 West State Highway 29 (2023-9-ANX) -- Ryan Clark, AICP, Senior Planner Sofia Nelson presented the staff report on Ryan Clark's behalf. Ricca Keepers, Applicant, approached the podium to address the Commission and highlighted that the goal is to annex and request for C3 zoning. Keepers continued to clarify that the specific land use would be an office flex space with two buildings for retail and restaurant. Keepers noted that the office flex space is considered a warehouse but will not look like a warehouse with variation between stone, brick, and metal. Keepers acknowledged that the use would support local businesses that need more space. Chair Dickey opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth. Moved by Stephen F Dickey; seconded by Shelley G G Rodocker to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 5- 1 Voting For: Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Shelley G G Rodocker, Alice L York Voting Against: Scott A Allen 2.0 2023-2-PUDA (PUD Amendment - Southwestern University) Public Hearing and possible recommendation on a request for a zoning map amendment to amend the Southwestern University PUD which consists of approximately 705.32 acres to amend 0.5 acres of the project from Residential Single Family (RS) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN), for the property addressed at 1205 Maple Street bearing the legal description of .5 acres out of the Snyder Addition, Block 7(PT) (2023-2-PUD) -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager Commissioner MacGuire recused himself at 7:57 PM. Maddison O'Kelley presented the staff report. Chair Dickey asked if the proposed restaurant would be available to the public. O'Kelley confirmed that the restaurant would be available to the public. Commissioner Allen asked if there would be a corresponding 6-foot privacy fence on the East side of the property. O'Kelley clarified that there would not be a 6-foot privacy fence on the East side of the property because there is a bed and breakfast there whereas the South side is next to a residential property. Commissioner Allen noted that there is no indicator of a request in changing the building height requirement for this PUD and asked for the building height requirement. O'Kelley believed that the request would have to adhere to CN based zoning district because the PUD does outline building height maximum specific for certain facilities. Alternate Commissioner Rodocker referred to the UDC requirement that the gross floor area shall not exceed 2,500 square feet and the proposed amendment to the gross floor area of 3,750 square feet. Alternate Commissioner Rodocker asked for clarification on whether the proposition complies, partially complies, or does not comply with the approval criteria. O'Kelley highlighted that the concept plan as proposed reflects the amount of parking for a 3,750 square foot area. O'Kelley added that the Southwestern PUD includes a parking strategy for the area which is also a more walkable area than what is typical. Chair Dickey questioned if there is a request for a drive thru facility. O'Kelley established that there is no request for a drive thru and that the drive thru would be a separate land use category. Chair Dickey opened the public hearing. Danni Babik, 1008 E University Avenue, approached the podium to address the Commission and established that she owns and lives at the bed and breakfast to the East of the property. Babik clarified that the bed and breakfast provides a historic ambiance and personal hospitality for guests. Babik noted that she and her husband have been aware of the plans next door and support this use but have specific concerns with the parking lot being adjacent to the East side of their building and private backyard. Babik added that they are concerned about lighting, noise, location of the dumpster, entrance, and height of the proposed building. Babik expressed that she would like to have the opportunity to address those concerns. Chair Dickey closed the public hearing. Moved by Michael L Price; seconded by Scott A Allen to Approve as presented. Commissioner Allen asked if conditions can be placed with the motion. Travis Baird approached the podium to address the Commission and noted that with an SUP you can add conditions with a motion, but not with a PUD. Baird added that with a PUD the Commission can communicate any concerns to council and the applicant. Chair Dickey requested communication between the applicant and adjacent neighbor on hours of operation and lighting. Chair Dickey asked if the height for CN is 35 feet. O'Kelley confirmed that the height for CN is 35 feet and added that the applicant has expressed for a single -story restaurant. O'Kelley established that the property would be subject to nuisance standards relative to noise, lighting, and so on. Motion Approved: 5- 0 Voting For: Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Shelley G G Rodocker, Alice L York Voting Against: None 2.D 2023-17-REZ 400 CR 152 Multifamily Development Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 1.96 acres of land out of the John Berry Survey, Abstract No. 51, from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the Low Density Multifamily (MF-1) zoning district, for the property located at 400 County Road 152, Georgetown, Texas (2023-17-REZ) -- Colin Davidson, Planner Commissioner MacGuire returns and Commissioner Price leaves at 8:23 PM. Colin Davidson presented the staff report. Chair Dickey asked if the applicant's request is for a single lot plat. Davidson confirmed that the applicant stated that they intend to plat the property as one lot. Commissioner Allen questioned if alternate zones were offered to the applicant. Davidson confirmed that the applicant was provided the suggestion of the townhome or two-family district, but instead proceeded with MF-1. David Samuelson, Applicant, approached the podium to address the Commission and noted that the property in question was submitted for a pre -application review in October 2022 and was in review for townhomes, but the owners did not want 18 lots and preferred the two-story units like apartment building with individual access and garages. Samuelson summarized that the owner hopes to have 1 lot with rentable units. Commissioner Allen commented that the density is too much for the property and agreed with the flow of transitioning into a residential district. Commissioner Allen continued to add that he has concerns on traffic as well. Samuelson responded that the density and traffic increase would not be different with 18 units for an apartment complex versus and 18 townhomes. Alternate Commissioner York questioned how the applicant would address the access points and streets in the future. Samuelson noted that they initially had the driveway access in the center of the property, but after further review, the planning staff recommended in aligning the driveway with Stadium Drive. Samuelson highlighted that they surveyed the County Road 152 from Stadium Drive to Iris Drive and noted that they are ready to respond to requirements of widening the right of way. Chair Dickey opened the public hearing. Todd Shaw, 900 Stadium Drive, approached the podium to address the Commission and commented that the concept plan strengthens his objection with the proposed development. Shaw believed that the proposal is out of scale and scope with the neighborhood and highlighted that the neighborhood consists of single -story homes with families who would be adversely affected because of difficult traffic patterns. Shaw continued to note that development is expected but he would like the residents to be included in planning of the existing neighborhood. Chair Dickey closed the public hearing. Moved by Scott A Allen; seconded by Pierce P Macguire to Deny the zoning map amendment. Motion Approved: 5- 0 Voting For: Scott A Allen, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Shelley G G Rodocker, Alice L York Voting Against: None 2.E 2023-14-WAV Brady Tract Preliminary Plat Public Hearing and possible action on a Subdivision Variance from the required number of street network connections to major streets and the number of vehicle trips onto existing local streets pursuant to Section 12.05.010.A and Section 12.03.030 of the Unified Development Code, for the property generally located at 2755 Rockride Lane, Georgetown, Texas 78626, bearing the legal description of a 34.197-acre tract, located in the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21 in Williamson County (2023-14-WAV) -- Caleb Fuhrer, Assistant Systems Engineering Director Caleb Fuhrer presented the staff report. AC Steadman, Applicant, approached the podium to address the Commission and used a PowerPoint presentation to display the proposal. Steadman highlighted that the property is landlocked which causes a reliance on neighbors for right of way access. Steadman noted that they annexed and zoned the property site in January 2022 and submitted the preliminary plat about a couple of months ago. Steadman explained that they are building half of Ridgeline Boulevard's 94 foot right away as per code requirements. Steadman highlighted that there will be two right of way connections through Patterson Ranch to the south. Steadman spoke about phases of development with the neighboring properties, the Honeycutt Tract, Maven Tract, and Patterson Ranch. Steadman clarified that the reason for the variance is because they would be able to meet the requirement of 3 connections to major streets due to the timing of the developments around the property. Steadman noted that the property will have a total of 6 connections with two connections to Patterson Ranch, a connection to the east, a connection to the west, and two connections to Ridge Line Boulevard. Chair Dickey questioned if Ridge Line Boulevard is a major collector. Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director, approached the podium to address the Commission and commented that he believes Ridge Line Boulevard is a collector level right of way in Future Mobility Plan. Chair Dickey opened the public hearing. Phani Nandyala, 2763 Rockride Lane, approached the podium to address the Commission and commented that he objects to proposal because it is missing the road connection for the Maven subdivision. Nandyala further clarified that the Maven subdivision is blocked three ways so that people cannot leave except through one road that is available. Nandyala referred to his public comment sent through email, requesting two engineers to review the plan. Chair Dickey closed the public hearing. Commissioner Allen asked for the conditions in which a variance is not needed. Fuhrer stated that the applicant could phase their preliminary plat. Commissioner Price shared insight stating that Sam Houston Avenue is a 2-lane road with stop signs at Bell Gin Road and Rockride Lane. Commissioner Price continued to explain that traffic accumulates significantly due to the presence of two elementary schools in the vicinity and emphasized the challenging situation. Moved by Michael L Price; seconded by Scott A Allen to Deny. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Shelley G G Rodocker, Alice L York Voting Against: None 2.F 2023-16-WAV East View Terrace Public Hearing and possible action on a Subdivision Variance for the utilization of a street stub as access to an adjoining lot pursuant to Section 12.05.010.C.5 of the Unified Development Code, for the property generally located at 4250 E. University Ave., Georgetown, Texas 78626, bearing the legal description of a 151.42-acre tract, located in the Woodruff Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. A-556 in Williamson County (2023-16- WAV) -- Caleb Fuhrer, Assistant Systems Engineering Director Caleb Fuhrer presented the staff report. Commissioner Price requested for clarification on how a few structures to south of the proposed Arches Avenue would be affected by the request. Fuhrer shared that he would like that applicant to answer that question. Chair Dickey requested that the applicant wait to approach the podium and asked if their additional questions from the dais for Fuhrer. Commissioner Allen questioned if this variance is only for ranch gate and continued to inquire about any requirements needed to pursue the request without a variance. Fuhrer established that the applicant would have to access Pace Bend Lane instead of the proposed Arches Avenue. Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director, approached the podium to address the Commission and established that the purpose of the code is to ensure continuity of roadway extensions, so that private driveways cannot connect to the street stub. Daniel Hart, Applicant, approached the podium to address the Commission and clarified that there are three owners that are currently accessing the existing gravel road at the stub. The Zbeda property owner would like to maintain access at the stub in question for the variance, while the other two property owners would access via Pace Bend Lane. Alternate Commissioner Rodocker questioned if the barricade is a permanent structure. Hart answered that it will remain until Pace Bend Lane is extended_ Chair Dickey opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth. Moved by Stephen F Dickey; seconded by Scott A Allen to Approve as requested in finding that the variance request meets criteria that the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to other property in the area or to the City in administering this Code, that the granting of the variance would not substantially conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of this Code, that the conditions that create the need for the variance do not generally apply to other property in the vicinity, and where literal enforcement of these regulations would result in an unnecessary hardship.. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Shelley G G Rodocker, Alice L York Voting Against: None 2.G 2023-17-WAV Greenhaven Subdivision Public Hearing and possible action on a Subdivision Variance from non-residential driveway spacing pursuant to Section 12.08.020 of the Unified Development Code, for the property generally located at 816 Booty's Crossing Road, Georgetown, Texas 78628, bearing the legal description of a 4.581-acre tract, located in the David Wright Survey, Abstract No. 13, and being all of lot 19, block 1, of the San Gabriel Estates Subdivision in Williamson County (2023-17-WAV) -- Caleb Fuhrer, Assistant Systems Engineering Director Caleb Fuhrer presented the staff report. Commissioner Allen questioned when there would be a threshold in reviewing speed on Bootys Crossing Road due to future developments emerging and ensuring that the requirements are considered without a variance. Fuhrer established that the inquiry ties back to the Capital Improvement Plan that is reviewed in the next five years with the opinions of consultants. Fuhrer spoke about improvements for Bootys Crossing Road and Williams Drive and noted that there will be adjustments to the signals. Fuhrer clarified that this development would dedicate 14 feet of right of way that would allow the city to make improvements without having to go through costly land acquisition. Jonathan McNamara, Applicant, approached the podium to address the Commission and informed them that he is available to answer questions. Alternate Commissioner York questioned the location of the sidewalks. McNamara established the sidewalks would be along the entire frontage road as well as throughout the neighborhood. Chair Dickey opened the public hearing. Karen Huffman, 101 Snapper Cove, approached the podium to address the Commission and requested that they do not allow another subdivision to use Bootys Crossing Road until roads are widened, repaired and the intersection is made usable. Huffman highlighted that there are over 10 subdivisions, five businesses, two shopping plazas, a church, and a park along Bootys Crossing Road. Huffman continued to note that the new configuration at Bootys Crossing Road and Williams Drive intersection causes traffic to build up. Huffman further highlighted that the road is in bad shape with eroding pavement and potholes. Huffman ended with a plea to the Commission to consider what was mentioned before allowing more developments to use Bootys Crossing Road. Jeff Nors, 2807 Gabriel View Drive, approached the podium to address the Commission and commented that he has two properties that would be affected by this request. Nors shared his concern regarding the new intersection at Bootys Crossing Road and Williams Drive as it backs up regularly due to short term lane and would increase the amount of traffic. Nors continued to share his concern of enhanced traffic on Gabriel View Drive as it is used by people who try to bypass Williams Drive. Nors highlighted that sidewalks will be present for only a portion of Bootys Crossing Road. Nors requested that the Commission, at a minimum, postpone the request. Rob Rothenberg, 2702 Springwood Lane, approached the podium to address the Commission and noted that he did not receive notice of the request. Rothenberg added the traffic on Bootys Crossing Road is terrible and that it is very difficult to leave the subdivision. Rothenberg shared that he thinks that the area would be efficient with less dense housing. Chair Dickey closed the public hearing. Alternate Commissioner York questioned if the number of connectors and lots have been reviewed for this request. Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director, approached the podium to address the Commission and confirmed that the Planning staff should have reviewed or currently reviewing the connectors and lots with the preliminary plat. Commissioner Allen asked for the conditions in which this variance would not be required to develop the property. Fuhrer confirmed that there is not an instance where a variance would not be required given the restraints of the proximity of the surrounding driveways and the posted speed of the subject access road. Moved by Michael L Price; seconded by Alice L York to Deny Discussion on dais between Commissioner Price and Chair Dickey. Alternate Commissioner Rodocker asked if there was a driveway on the property. Chair Dickey acknowledged that there is a residential driveway. Discussions on dais about the speed limit between Commissioner Allen, Chair Dickey, and Commissioner Price. Motion Approved: 4- 2 Voting For: Michael L Price, Pierce P Macguire, Shelley G G Rodocker, Alice L York Voting Against: Scott A Allen, Stephen F Dickey 2.H Discussion Items Updates, Commissioner questions, and announcements -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director Chair Dickey shared that he and Sofia are discussing possible training in February for the Commission. Travis Baird requested that the Commissioners send him an email if they would like staff to be specific in their training and noted that there will be a UDC Steering Committee meeting on January 25th. 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 minutes were approved at the meeting of i air ' r .-Attest