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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_04.16.2024Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, April 16, 2024 The Georgetown Planning and Zoning Commission met on Tuesday, April 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: Scott A Allen, Chere Heintzmann, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Lance A Morgan, Shelley G G Rodocker, Alice L York 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 April 02, 2024 regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission -- Erica Metress, Planning Specialist Moved by Scott A Allen; seconded by Chere Heintzmann to Approve the April 02, 2024, minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Scott A Allen, Chere Heintzmann, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Lance A Morgan, Shelley G G Rodocker, Alice L York Voting Against: None 2. Regular Session 2.A Downtown Master Plan Update Downtown Master Plan Update -- Kim McAuliffe, Downtown & Tourism Director Kim McAuliffe provided an update of the Downtown Master Plan. Alternate Commissioner York acknowledged that the enhanced restrooms are only planned for Blue Hole Park and inquired about consideration for public restrooms around the square for functions. McAuliffe acknowledged that restrooms were incorporated in the plan for the downtown parking garage and noted that future parking structures will have the same plan. Commissioner Allen inquired about the directional traffic planned around the square. McAuliffe explained that the one-way proposal is just for the square to include 7th street, Main Street, and Austin Avenue. Commissioner Allen inquired about consideration in which direction people will travel towards the square from either University Avenue or Austin Avenue. McAuliffe explained that the consultants acknowledged that traffic flows better in that route. Commissioner Allen inquired about the proposed art walk. McAuliffe explained that there will be a variety of art forms and that the art walk is to activate areas off the square to expand economic vitality. Commissioner Heintzmann questioned if the county courthouse will be turned over to the City of Georgetown. McAuliffe acknowledged that the inquiry has not been discussed. McAuliffe continued the update of the Downtown Master Plan. Commissioner Heintzmann inquired about the possibility of a presentation of the cost at the next P&Z meeting. McAuliffe acknowledged that the implementation strategy will include the costs of the projects that will be presented to Council. Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, approached the podium to address the Commission and explained that the purpose of the next meeting that will include the Downtown Master Plan is to review the vision, policy, and to identify if it is consistent to the Comprehensive Plan. Alternate Commissioner York inquired about traffic and parking on 9th street. McAuliffe confirmed that there will be parallel parking and traffic lanes on 9th street. Alternate Commissioner York questioned if side streets around the courthouse will lose parking. McAuliffe acknowledged that some parking spaces will be removed from Main Street and the Rock Street Promenade. Commissioner Heintzmann requested that future parking garage and spaces are outline in the presentation for the next P&Z Meeting. Commissioner Heintzmann inquired about alternate transportations for downtown Georgetown. McAuliffe confirmed that they are exploring alternate transportation options such as a trolly or shuttle system. Alternate Commissioner York inquired about the parking garage height. Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager, approached the podium to address the Commission and explained that the overall height of the structure will range from 40-52 feet. O'Kelley clarified that one stairwell on the corner of Main Street and 6th Street will be up to 56 feet in height. Alternate Commissioner Morgan inquired about the net increase or decrease in parking spaces with the plan. McAuliffe acknowledged that she would need to follow up on the inquiry. There were no public comments. 2.B 2024-2-SUP Quick Trip #4172 Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the specific use of Fuel Sales in the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district on the property located at 701 Westinghouse Road, Georgetown, TX 78626, bearing the legal description of Lot 2, Block 1, Park Central Section 1 (2024-2-SUP) -- Haley Webre, Planner Haley Webre presented the staff report. Chair Dickey inquired about the right -in and right -out access on Westinghouse Road. David Munk, Senior Utility Engineer, approached the podium to address the Commission and confirmed that the driveway on Westinghouse is right -in and right -out only. Munk explained that the request meets the minimum 200 feet from the right of way. Chair Dickey questioned if there was a traffic count on Westinghouse Road. Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director, approached the podium to address the Commission and confirmed that there were traffic counts at two points on Westinghouse Road. Baird explained that the count for Vista View Drive was 13,086 and the count at IH 35 was 13,393. Baird noted that the data was collected from the 2020 counts. Commissioner Heintzmann shared concerns that the zoning change is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and that 6 fuel sales saturates the area. Webre referred to Unified Development Code 5.04.0203 regarding fuel sales limitations. Commissioner Allen asked how a left turn would be prevented from the right -in and right -out driveway. Munk explained that there is a possibility of installing a median or plastic vertical sticks. Alternate Commissioner York inquired about the sloping of the lot and how that will be impacted. Webre highlighted the proposition of subdivision of 3 lots and explained that lot 1 will be the construction of the fuel sales. Webre continued to explain that lot 2 and 3 have slopes that may constrict development. Robert Costello and Mike Schneider, applicant, approached the podium to address the Commission and provided a presentation on Quik Trip. Commissioner Allen asked if either applicant could speak to the criteria that were non- compliant. Costello explained that the criteria marked as non -compliant was about spacing and have been addressed with the city's Engineering Department. Costello further explained that they will work with city staff to ensure traffic safety. Schneider recommended that the Commission include any conditions that they may want. Alternate Commissioner York inquired about the timeline of phases 2 and 3. Schneider acknowledged that they would want to begin immediately. Chair Dickey opened the public hearing. Richard Mathias, 27001 Montana Creek Xing, approached the podium to address the Commission and acknowledged that he is representing the property owners at 5510 North Mays Street. Mathias noted that they have joined with other property owners in opposition of the request. Mathias noted that the application met some criteria and highlighted 5 additional fuel sales stations in the vicinity. Mathias referred to a previous P&Z meeting where the Commission denied a rezoning request. Mathias highlighted that the staff report from that meeting stated that the proposed use of fuel sales would not add to the variety and availability of commercial services in the area. Mathias referred to a similar request that was denied by the City Council in 2021 and 2022. Mathias recommended that the SUP was denied based on the following: the proposed fuel use is not consistent with all the land use criteria, there are 6 existing service stations in the immediate area, the application is not consistent with the city's Comprehensive Plan, and that the use does not provide a balance of mixed uses as critical. Mathias noted that there is a concentration of fuel sales in the area which are mainly small businesses. Mathias concluded with reference to the amount of rejection forms submitted. Shakil Prasla, 1125 Westinghouse Road, approached the podium to address the Commission and acknowledged the amount of fuel sales in the area. Prasla noted that introducing another fuel sales station in the area would have a detrimental impact on his business Prasla explained that their business will provide high paying jobs, good lighting, good customer service, and fresh food. Prasla noted that the approval of this request will risk oversaturation and could result in negative consequences for all businesses involved. Keith Potash, 401 Teravista Parkway, approached the podium to address the Commission and noted that he was grateful to hear the opposition. Potash commended the Quik Trip representatives but questioned the development on whether it can be a benefit for the community. Potash shared that the response from the community is very evident in what the city of Georgetown cares about. LaQueeta Humes, 525 Georgia Lace Trail, approached the podium to address the Commission and acknowledged that a city is an ecosystem that requires balance. Humes highlighted that adding another fuel sales to the community will not balance the area. Humes noted that the possibility of congestion is increased with the added fuel sales station. Vonda Countiss, 1400 Westinghouse Road, approached the podium to address the Commission and highlighted that the area is already busy. Kristiana Beck, 1511 Justin Lane, approached the podium to address the Commission and acknowledged that she is speaking in favor of the request. Beck highlighted Quik Trip's focus on safety with the lit area, private security officers, license plate scanner, and facial recognition. Beck continued to highlight Quik Trip's clean facilities and child friendly stores. Beck acknowledged that competition between businesses is better for the consumers due to creating a situation where all business owners must continuously improve their store instead of being complacent. Beck highlighted Quik Trip's valuable employment opportunities and asked the Commission to approve the SUP. Imran Sumesan, 930 Westinghouse Road, approached the podium to address the Commission and highlighted that two properties were denied SUPs. Sumesan noted that his previous SUP request was denied due to the proximity of other fuel sales stations and highlighted that they weren't as close as the other fuel sales were in the current requested area. Sumesan believed that the other fuel sales businesses sell the same products as Quik Trip. Sumesan concluded with a request to be consistent with the policy. Emily Martinka, 200 E 8th Street, approached the podium to address the Commission and acknowledged that she felt safe at Quik Trip stations. Martinka noted that she stops at a Quik Trip store during her daily commute and shared that the Quik Trip store on Westinghouse Road would be a great addition. Chair Dickey closed the public hearing and continued to make a motion. Moved by Stephen F Dickey; seconded by Lance A Morgan to Approve the Special Use Permit with the condition that the right in and right out on Westinghouse Road will include knockout sticks to eliminate a possibility of left-hand turns. Commissioner MacGuire acknowledged the objections that were included in the staff report and shared his appreciation for the presentation from the Quik Trip representatives. Alternate Commissioner Rodocker referred to the car washes on Williams Drive. Alternate Commissioner Rodocker noted that the development around the current request would balance the area. Commissioner Heintzmann shared that the location of the request concerns her and does not feel that it meets the land use policies and Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Heintzmann shared that they need to consider the current uses in the area and the residents' opposition of the request. Commissioner Heintzmann appreciated the plan of the development around the request. Commissioner Allen asked for the number of gas stations are within the regional center. Weber noted three fuel sales in the regional center. Alternate Commissioner York shared her concerns with the saturation in the area. Alternate Commissioner Morgan shared his dislike with the fuel sales cluster in the area. The Commission proceeded to vote on the motion. Motion Approved: 5- 2 Voting For: Scott A Allen, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Lance A Morgan, Shelley G G Rodocker Voting Against: Chere Heintzmann, Alice L York 2.0 Discussion Items Updates, Commissioner questions, and announcements -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director There were no discussion items. Adjournment These minutes were approved at the meeting of G� L i Cha Ir Attest