HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_05.07.2024Minutes of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
The Georgetown Planning and Zoning Commission met on Tuesday, May 7, 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: Doug Noble, Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P
Macguire, Michael D Charles, Alice L York
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Chair
Announcements
Action from Executive Session
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 16, 2024
regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission -- Erica Metress, Planning
Specialist
Moved by Michael L Price; seconded by Scott A Allen to Approve the April 16, 2024,
minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Doug Noble, Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce
P Macguire, Michael D Charles, Alice L York
Voting Against: None
Due to technical difficulties, Chair Dickey proceeded with item 2.E, the 2024 Downtown
Master Plan Update Recommendation and thereafter continued the meeting in its original
order.
2. Regular Session
2.A 2024-3-REZ Rezoning 215 W. University Ave Georgetown TX 78626
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
.31 acres of land, part of Block 65 of the Lost Addition, from the Office (OF) zoning district
to the Mixed -Use Downtown (MU-DT) zoning district, for the property generally located at
215 W University Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78626 (2024-3-REZ) -- Olivia Beams,
Historic and Downtown Planner
Olivia Beams presented the staff report.
Chair Dickey inquired about the grey dotted corridors found in staff's presentation to the
Commission. Beams explained that the grey dotted corridors represented the
courthouse view overlay.
Chair Dickey opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Chair Dickey announced a recess at 6:34 PM. The Commission reconvened at 6:43 PM.
Moved by Doug Noble; seconded by Scott A Allen to Approve .
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Doug Noble, Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce
P Macguire, Michael D Charles, Alice L York
Voting Against: None
2.B 2024-5-REZ 750 WESTINGHOUSE RD
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to
rezone 9.36 acres out of the Barney C. Low Survey, Abstract No. 385, from the
Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, for the
property generally located at 750 Westinghouse Road (2024-5-REZ) -- Haley Webre,
Planner
Haley Webre presented the staff report.
Commissioner Pierce referred to the public comments that mentioned traffic and
questioned if there was a traffic problem. Webre believed that traffic will be reviewed
during the time of platting or submission of a site development plan. Webre noted that
she was not too concerned with the traffic because Westinghouse Road and North Mays
are arterial level roadways and explained that arterioles or freeways are recommended
roadways for commercial uses.
Alternate Commissioner Charles questioned if there were plans to connect the requested
property to existing neighborhood roads. Webre explained that it is a possibility to
connect the requested property to existing neighborhoods in the future. Webre continued
to explain that a Planned Unit Development on the East property will have a connection
to Chamberlin Trail which would not require the requested property to make a connection
there.
Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director, approached the podium to address the
Commission and explained that Chamberlin trail does not have a stub to the requested
property. If the adjacent property were to plat and add a street through that stub, then the
requested property would be required add a stub to North Mays Street.
Chair Dickey inquired about approved projects in the surrounding area. Webre
explained that there is a Planned Unit Development in the area, but no approved site
development plan.
Commissioner Allen questioned the mention of a drainage easement on the property.
Webre explained that a general commercial zoning district abutting to a residential
property would require buffers per the UDC. Webre mentioned the drainage easement
because there will be an additional 25 feet along with the UDC requirement of buffers.
Chair Dickey opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Moved by Michael L Price; seconded by Scott A Allen to Approve .
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Doug Noble, Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce
P Macguire, Michael D Charles, Alice L York
Voting Against: None
2.0 2024-1-SUP STARS TOWING
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the
specific use of Automobile Repair and Service, General in the Industrial (IN) zoning
district on the property generally located at 2221 and 2223 Old Airport Road, bearing
the legal descriptions of Lot 2, Albert Johnson Addition and 0.48 acres out of the
Antonio Flores Survey, Abstract No. 235, respectively (2024-1-SUP) -- Colin Davidson,
Planner
Colin Davidson presented the staff report.
Chair Dickey questioned if the concept plan included a wall or fencing around the
facility.
Jen Henderson, applicant, approached the podium to address the Commission and
confirmed that there will be a fence around the facility, but clarified that there is no
design planned for the fence.
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 with a requirement
of a masonry wall around the facility.
Commissioner Price commented that the request is a large cost and unreasonable
considering the surrounding businesses are similar. Discussion between Commissioner
Price and Chair Dickey on the condition of approval.
Moved by Stephen F Dickey; seconded by to Approve as presented.
Motion Lack of Second
Due to the lack of a second, the motion to amend was not considered by the
Commission.
Chair Dickey withdrew all motions with unanimous agreement.
Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director, approached the podium to address the
Commission and stated that the property in question is an industrial zoned property
adjacent to a C3 zoned property. Baird explained that if the Commission interceded with
a requirement for a wall at the property line, then the applicant would be required to
provide a landscape buffer yard within their property.
Chair Dickey asked if there was a way to add fencing that blocks visibility. Baird
suggested fencing that is 100% opacity.
Moved by Stephen F Dickey; seconded by Scott A Allen to Approve the SUP with 100%
opaque fencing inside the landscape buffer adjacent to the C3 property.
Motion Approved: 6- 1
Voting For: Doug Noble, Scott A Allen, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Michael
D Charles, Alice L York
Voting Against: Michael L Price
2.D 2024-3-SUP HALMAR CV
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the
specific use of Automobile Repair and Services, General in the Industrial zoning district
on the property located at 103 Halmar, Georgetown, TX 78626, bearing the legal
description of Lot 1 B of Airport Industrial Park (Tract 1 Resub) Subdivision (2024-3-SUP)
-- Haley Webre, Planner
Haley Webre presented the staff report.
Chair Dickey opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Moved by Doug Noble; seconded by Michael L Price to Approve as presented.
Commissioner Allen noted that per the staff report there is no screening on the west
side of the property.
Chair Dickey explained that the area primarily consists of industrial uses and therefore
the request should not need screening.
Following the end of discussion, the Commission voted on the motion.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Doug Noble, Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce
P Macguire, Michael D Charles, Alice L York
Voting Against: None
With item 2.E already presented, the meeting continued to item 2.F.
2.E 2024 Downtown Master Plan Update Recommendation
Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council to adopt the Downtown
Master Plan update -- Kim McAuliffe, Downtown & Tourism Director
Kim McAuliffe presented the Downtown Mater Plan Update.
Commissioner Price asked if special event ordinances would apply to the expansion.
McAuliffe explained that the special event permit rules would still apply to the entire
downtown.
Commissioner Price asked if there is an estimate of how much the project will cost.
McAuliffe explained that there is no estimate but noted that City Council will look at a
strategy for the funding needs after the plan is adopted.
Chair Dickey opened the public hearing.
Larry Olson, 9th Street, approached the podium to address the Commission and
explained that they created a 5-neighborhood association coalition and received official
support from local downtown developers on a compromise presented to the City Council
regarding downtown height and density. Olson reported that the City Council approved
the compromise which is reflected in the staff report. Olson recommended approval of the
Downtown Master Plan update.
Chair Dickey closed the public hearing.
Moved by Michael L Price; seconded by Doug Noble to Approve.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Doug Noble, Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce
P Macguire, Michael D Charles, Alice L York
Voting Against: None
2.F Discussion Items
Updates, Commissioner questions, and announcements -- Travis Baird, Assistant
Planning Director
Travis Baird introduced Zach Brown as the new Associate Planner.
Adjournment L
Theso nainutes were approved at the meeting of
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