HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_02.20.2024Minutes of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
The Georgetown Planning and Zoning Commission met on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM
at Council and Court Building, 510 W. 9th Street.
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The following Members were in attendance:
Present were: Stephen F Dickey, Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Pierce P Macguire, Michael D
Charles, Lance A Morgan, Alice L York
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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 February 6, 2024
regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission -- Erica Metress, Planning
Specialist
Moved by Scott A Allen; seconded by Michael L Price to Approve the February 6, 2024
meeting minutes.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire,
Michael D Charles, Lance A Morgan, Alice L York
Voting Against: None
2. Regular Session
2.A 2024 -2-REZ Antioch Church Georgetown
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
12 acres of land out of the Woodruff Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 556, from the
Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, for the
property generally located southeast of the intersection of Lawhon Lane and State
Highway 130 (2024-2-REZ) -- Kimberly Spencer, Interim Assistant Planning Director
Kimberly Spencer presented the staff report.
Commissioner Allen questioned the limitations for a church with columbarium as listed in
the C-3 Use Table. Spencer commented that a church with columbarium must meet
parameters in terms of location. Spencer continued to explain that a church with
columbarium shall be setback a minimum of 25 feet from the property line and shall not
exceed 8 feet in height. Spencer clarified that the landscaping shall provide a ratio of two
square feet of landscaping for each square foot of columbarium area. Spencer explained
that staff can administratively approve the request if the criteria are met.
Chair Dickey opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Alternate Commissioner Charles asked the applicant if they plan to open a daycare
facility on the premise.
Andy Comer, owner, approached the podium to address the Commission and explained
that they currently do not have plans to open a daycare. Comer further clarified that the
church has an affiliation with several homeschool co-ops that use space in the current
church throughout the week and explained that the church would like to continue that
arrangement.
Moved by Michael L Price; seconded by Michael D Charles to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire,
Michael D Charles, Lance A Morgan, Alice L York
Voting Against: None
2.B 2023-16-REZ - Buffalo Springs Rezone
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to
rezone approximately 2.72 acres, being approximately 2.00 acres out of the David
Wright Survey, Abstract No. 13 & Lot 4, Block B, Rocky Hollow Est. Unit 2, from the Two -
Family (TF) and Single Family Residential (RS) zoning districts to the Low Density Multi -
Family (MF-1) zoning district, for the property generally located at 3701 Buffalo Springs
Trail (2023-16-REZ) -- Haley Webre, Planner
Haley Webre presented the staff report.
Chair Dickey asked if 29 units can be supported by one driveway. Webre confirmed that
29 units can be supported by one driveway.
Commissioner Allen inquired about the density if the portion of the property that is
marked Residential Single -Family were approved for a change to the Two -Family zoning
district.
Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director, approached the podium to address the
Commission and explained that it would be dependent on the public infrastructure.
Alternate Commissioner York highlighted the narrow roads and asked if there are
requirements for the public infrastructure based on the anticipated density for this
request.
Webre explained that discussion on expanding the right of way may occur if the
applicant is required to replat.
Jen Henderson, applicant, approached the podium to address the Commission and
provided a presentation of the project. Henderson explained that they requested for a
rezone about 1 year ago and was denied by the City Council. Henderson explained that
they would need to replat because the back property isn't platted. Henderson continued
to highlight that there are two different zoning districts on the property and the focus is to
have one continuous zoning district for the property. Henderson acknowledged that the
frontage is limited to 1 point of access but clarified that it also limits the allowed number of
units to 29 units. Henderson explained that pedestrian and vehicular circulation can be
mitigated on the property and in order to do so, Henderson and her team will establish
circulation patterns to allow an easy entrance and exit on this property.
Chair Dickey opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Moved by Michael L Price; seconded by Scott A Allen to Deny.
Commissioner Allen shared that he is concerned about the density in this area and
suggested that the applicant consider a request for an MF-1 zoning district or a PUD to
allow for more concrete terms regarding some of the concerns.
Alternate Commissioner Charles expressed his concerns on the traffic and lack of
sidewalks.
Chair Dickey explained that he does not think that Sport Clips Way can handle more
density.
With no further discussion, the Commission proceeded to vote on the motion.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire,
Michael D Charles, Lance A Morgan, Alice L York
Voting Against: None
2.0 Discussion Items
Updates, Commissioner questions, and announcements -- Travis Baird, Assistant
Planning Director
Travis Baird reminded the Commission of the upcoming Planning and Zoning
Commission training on February 26, 2024, and that Sofia will present the UDC
diagnostic during the City Council workshop on February 27, 2024. Baird explained that
the meeting will be recorded and available for public viewing on GTV Channel 10.
Chair Dickey reminded the Commission that the UDC Steering Committee has a
scheduled meeting for February 29, 2024.
Adjournment
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