HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda UDCAC 02.14.2018Notice of Meeting for the
Unified Dev elopment Code Adv isory Committee
of the City of Georgetown
February 14, 2018 at 3:00 PM
at Historic Light and Waterworks Building located at 406 W. 8th Street Georgetown,
TX 78626
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Regular Session
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authorized b y the Op en Meetings Act, Texas Go vernment Co d e 551.)
A Call to Ord er
B Co nsideration and possible actio n to approve the minutes o f the regular meeting o f January 10, 2018.
Karen Fro s t, R ecording Sec retary
C Up d ate to the Committee o n future amend ments to UDC Chapter 13 - Parkland Dedic ation. Chris Yanez,
CNU-A, As s is tant Planning Direc tor
D Dis cus s ion and pos s ible d irectio n o n the annual review and list of General Amend ments to the Unified
Development C o d e for 2018. Andreina Dávila-Quintero, Current Planning Manager.
Public Wishing to Address the Board
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Adjournment
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I, Shelley No wling, C ity S ecretary fo r the C ity of Geo rgeto wn, Texas , d o hereby c ertify that this Notice of
Meeting was p o s ted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a p lace read ily acc es s ible to the general p ublic at all times ,
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S helley No wling, City Sec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
February 14, 2018
SUBJECT:
Cons id eration and p o s s ib le ac tion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 10, 2018.
Karen Fro s t, Rec o rd ing S ecretary
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Fro s t, Rec o rd ing S ecretary
ATTACHMENTS:
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Minutes _UDCAC_01.10.2018 Backup Material
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UDC Advisory Committee 1
January 10, 2018
City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 3:00 PM
Historic Light and Water Works Building,
406 W. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Committee Present: P.J. Stevens, Chair; Bruce Barton; Brett Danaher; Tim Haynie; John Philpott;
and Philip Wanke, Vice-chair.
Committee Member(s) Absent: Tim Bargainer, Secretary
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; and Andreina Davila, Current Planning Manager
A. Call to Order Chair Stevens called the meeting to order at 3:05 pm.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 3,
2017. Karen Frost, Recording Secretary
Motion by Barton, second by Danaher to approve the minutes. Approved 6 – 0. (Bargainer
absent.)
C. Presentation and discussion on direction from City Council on updates to the mobile food
vendor ordinance. -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Nelson explained that t Madison Thomas, the new Downtown and Historic Planner had
provided the research for the presentation. Staff looked at how other cities work with food
truck vendors. Nelson reviewed the types of vendors that were presented at the previous
meeting.
Originally, there were three types of vendors identified:
• Transient – vendor without a fixed site, only applies to vendors that sell at construction
sites, neighborhoods and special events. No permit is required.
• Accessory Use – a mobile food vendor that supplements a primary brick and mortar
development. This was originally defined as 24 hours but the commission asked for 72
hours.
• Primary Use – a mobile food vendor that is the primary use, and does not need a brick
and mortar development. This would require a Special Use Permit.
Staff also identified guidelines that were suggested.
Transient: A Primary Use is required, it cannot hook up to utilities, it would be unlawful ti gave
trucks at the primary location Sunday through Wednesday, but allowed Thursday through
Saturday. The food truck could not operate if the primary use was closed. They would be
exempt from permitting, and would not be allowed to have amenities in the form of tables and
chairs for that truck.
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Accessory Use would require a primary use on the site. They would be allowed to connect to
electricity. Vendors would be allowed a one year permit, non-renewable, and may not operate
when the primary use is closed. There is a three truck maximum. A Temporary Use Permit
would be required and amenities would be allowed. If a food truck is in this type of location
for more than one year, they would be required to meet the requirements of a Primary Use.
Primary Use of a food truck would not require another primary use. They would be required to
connect to all utilities. This would be a permanent use and can accommodate over three trucks.
They would need a Special Use Permit and would be allowed to have temporary and
permanent amenities.
Transient uses would be allowed in zoning districts of C-1, C-3, BP, MF, CN, P, I and Mixed
Use. The site requirements are that the trucks must be parked outside of a required parking
space and outside of a required setback or buffer area.
Accessory Uses with a Temporary Use Permit would be allowed in C-1, C-3 and Mixed Use
districts. The site requirements are that the trucks must be parked outside of a required parking
space and outside of a required setback or buffer area. A site plan is not required. Enforcement
is through the review of the temporary use permit.
The Primary Use with a Special Use Permit would be allowed in C-1, C-3 and Mixed Use
Districts. A Site Plan is required and enforcement is through the review of the Special Use
Permit.
Chair Stevens asked that the Accessory Use be considered in BP District.
Commissioners discussed options. Nelson also explained that if tables and chairs are allowed, a
restroom is required as a building code, health and safety issue.
Food trucks on city property, such as in an event, would go with a Special Event Permit.
Nelson said staff will work on the code language for this and take it forward to council.
Chair Stevens appreciated the food truck owners that showed up for the discussion.
Public Wishing to Address the Board
As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than what was posted on the agenda.
Motion by Philpot, second by Barton to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 3:50 pm.
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P.J. Stevens, Chair Tim Haynie, attest
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
February 14, 2018
SUBJECT:
Update to the C o mmittee on future amend ments to UDC Chap ter 13 - Parkland Ded icatio n. Chris Yanez,
CNU-A, As s is tant P lanning Directo r
ITEM SUMMARY:
The 2016-2017 UDC General Amendment Lis t id entifies the fo llo wing as a priority 1 level amendment:
Update provis ions go verning parkland d ed ic ation.
Staff wo uld like to dis c uss the following items as part of this agenda item:
Reques ted feedbac k fro m the Committee inc lud es thoughts o n the following p ro p o s ed requirements :
Parkland d edic ation, p ark d evelopment (cons truc tion/fees), c red it fo r flood p lain, c red it fo r private p arks,
ap p ro val p roc es s and method o f dedic ating parkland, design s tand ard s , park benefit zo nes.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Chris Yanez, C NU-A, Assistant P lanning Direc tor
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
February 14, 2018
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion and p o s s ib le direc tion on the annual review and lis t o f General Amendments to the Unified
Develo p ment Code fo r 2018. And reina Dávila-Quintero , Current Planning Manager.
ITEM SUMMARY:
In acc o rd anc e with Sec tion 3.05.020 o f the Unified Develo p ment Co d e (UDC), the UDC s hall b e reviewed
o n an annual bas is . The purp o s e of the review and amend ments proc es s is to es tab lis h and maintain s o und,
s table, and des irab le develo p ment within the City’s jurisdic tion, correc t errors in the text, o r due to
changing c o nd itions in the UDC. The list of amend ments to be reviewed on an annual b as is shall be
reviewed and ap p ro ved b y the City Co uncil (“General Amendments List”), after review and cons id eration
b y the Unified Development Code Ad visory Committee (UDCAC).
The p rimary res pons ib ility of the UDCAC is to review and make recommendatio ns regarding UDC
amendments inc lud ed as p art o f the General Amend ments Lis t. The purp os e o f this item is to start the
p ro cess o f reviewing and revis ing the UDC General Amend ments Lis t that the UDCAC will work on for the
year 2018. The General Amend ments Lis t has been includ ed as Attachment I.
Every year City S taff revises a list of items in the UDC that need to b e replac ed o r up d ated d ue to
d ifficulties with the language or o utd ated p rovis io ns . Items identified as Priority 1 in the attac hed General
Amend ments Lis t are tho s e items that staff has id entified sho uld b e reviewed in this next ro und of
amendments. Some o f these may b e determined by C ity Co uncil to b e on a different time frame, s uc h as
items to b e c ons id ered outside the Annual Review p ro cess and that would not be reviewed by the
UDCAC. The General Amendments List will b e pres ented to City Counc il fo r dis c us sion at their Ap ril 10,
2018 Works ho p s es s ion.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None at this time.
SUBMITTED BY:
And reina Dávila-Quintero , Current Planning Manager
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Attachment 1 - General Amendments List Backup Material
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Requirements 1 1
Create a process to address requests
for vesting determinations.
Vesting claims have been presented to the city occasionally
over the past few years, but with no defined procedures for
addressing. These requests will likely increase over the next
few years as the city has adopted new regulations that will
apply to some existing developments.CoG Staff 2018 Ch 3
Application Processes and
Requirements 1 2
Create a process to address requests
for appeals.
The UDC does not clearly address the appeal process of an
administrative or board decision, to include the intake, basis
for appeal and findings processes. CoG Staff 2018 Sec 3.14
Application Processes and
Requirements 1 3 Administrative/legal clean-ups
Review inconsistencies, errors and conflicting
references/sections.CoG Staff 2018 All
Application Processes and
Requirements 1 4
Expand development agreement
language establishing clear
requirements and processes.
Upcoming policies for procedures and consideration of
special districts and development agreements are
anticipated and would require UDC amendments to
implement.CoG Staff 2018 Sec 3.20
Application Processes and
Requirements 1 5
Clarify wastewater connection
requirements for property in the ETJ
Currently, the UDC requires all development to connect to
the City's wastewater system when located within 1/2 mile.
The proposed amendment will clarify that this provision
only applies to property located in city limits.CoG Staff 2018 Sec 13.05
Definitions 1 6
Revise various definitions for clarity
or add new definitions as needed.
Staff has come across several definitions that need clarity or
definitions that are needed to provide clarity in other
sections of the UDC. Examples include clarification of
street yard definition and consideration of the current
contractor services, limited definition. In addition this
would include any revisions to definitions needed for other
revisions made to the UDC.
This also includes revising the definitions for historic
structures based on the 2016 Historic Resource Survey.CoG Staff Ongoing Sec 16.02
Downtown/Old Town 1 7
Revise standards based on updated
2016 Historic Resource Survey CoG Staff 2018 Sec 3.13
Land Uses 1 8
Acknowledge mobile food trailers as
a use within the UDC and outline
appropriate regulations governing.
Mobile food trailers have increased in popularity and the
city’s codes should be updated to address them.CoG Staff In Review 2018 Ch 3 and 5
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Land Uses 1 9
Consider updating the list of Specific
Uses in Chapter 5 to include various
uses that are not currently listed.
Over time new uses are presented to staff that are not
specifically addressed in the UDC. Examples include self-
service machines (ice) and storage yards.CoG Staff 2018 Ch 5
Land Uses 1 10
Consider changes to the zoning
districts various Specific Uses may be
permitted in.
Staff is regularly presented with questions regarding the
possibility of allowing different uses in districts they are not
otherwise allowed in and would like to address some of
these through the public process in the next round of
updates to the UDC. Examples include whether
recreational vehicles (RVs) should be allowed as primary
quarters in the Agriculture district.CoG Staff 2018 Ch 5
Land Uses 1 11
Consider changes to the zoning
districts various Specific Uses may be
permitted in.
Reconsider allowing "Contractor Services Limited",
"Contractor Services General", and "Office Warehouse"
Specific Uses in the C-3 zoning district.Public 2018 Ch 5
Nonresidential Standards 1 12
Consider revising the minimum
district size for the BP zoning district.
Currently, the UDC requires a minimum district size for the
BP zoning district of 20 acres. However, this appears to
have created challenges for properties less than 20 acres in
size. Additionally, recent development shows Business Parks
in 10-15 acre tracts. Staff would like to review this
requirement through the public review process.
Public/CoG
Staff 2018 Sec 7.02
Nonresidential Standards 1 13
Review the masonry requirements for
multifamily and commercial buildings
Review existing masonry requirements for multifamily and
commercial buildings to ensure appropriate, sustainable,
and visually- appealing materials are being used in the
appropriate locations.CoG Staff 2018 Ch 7
Parkland 1 14
Update provisions governing
parkland dedication based on
forthcoming recommendations by
the Parks & Recreation Board
subcommittee review.
A subcommittee of the Parks & Recreation Board has been
created that is tasked with reviewing and providing
recommended changes regarding the city’s parkland
provisions and policies.CoG Staff In Review 2018 Sec 13.08
Residential Standards 1 15
Consider masonry requirements for
single-family and two-family
structures
Consider adding masonry requirements for single-family
and two-family structures, which do not exist today.CoG Staff 2018 Ch 6
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Transportation 1 16
Clarify what triggers the requirement
for a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) and
when an appeal may be made and
review the improvements that are
considered or required."
The City needs to ensure we are adequately preparing for
future roadways with plats, dedications and reservations.
Clarification is needed regarding when Traffic Impact
Analyses are required and appealed, and how right-of-way
is being planned to implement the City’s Overall
Transportation Plan, for example, adequate intersection
right-of-way.CoG Staff 2018 Sec 12.09
Downtown/Old Town 2 17
Consider adding limitations to certain
uses to create a "transition zone"
between the Downtown and Old
Town Overlays districts.
Consider adding limitations to certain uses along the edge
of the Downtown Overlay that are adjacent to residential
uses outside the overlay to create a "transition zone"
between the Downtown and Old Town overlays.Public Ch 4
Land Uses 2 18
Add or amend standard conditions of
approval for Special Use Permits
required for specific uses.
Staff proposes adding standard conditions of approval to
Special Use Permits that currently do not have any and
possibly refining some of the conditions for those that do in
order to provide better direction to applicants.CoG Staff Sec 3.07
Land Uses 2 19
Provide better clarification regarding
when a use is considered an
accessory use and when it is
considered an additional primary use.
There has been some question in the past when more than
one use is proposed on the same property or with the
same business as to whether the use should be treated as
an accessory use to the primary use or whether it should be
handled as another primary use on the property. Also,
clarity with regards to the standards that the accessory use
must adhere to should be provided as well.CoG Staff Ch 5
Land Uses 2 20
Clarify the definition and application
of the "Live Music or Entertainment"
specific use
Clarification is needed regarding the intent of the "Live
Music or Entertainment" specific use in Chapter 5 as well as
the limitations associated with the use, including the
definition of outdoor entertainment.CoG Staff Sec 5.04
Land Uses 2 21
Review and update outdoor display
and storage regulations
Review regulations pertaining to outdoor display and
storage of merchandise, materials, and equipment. The
existing regulations have presented challenges in some
situations and are somewhat unclear in others.CoG Staff Sec 5.09
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Landscaping 2 22
Review current requirements for
screening of mechanical equipment
for options or exceptions.
There are difficulties in applying the screening requirements
in every situation. More exemptions or options are needed.CoG Staff Ch 8
Landscaping 2 23
Review and update the current
regulations regarding trash
receptacle screening
The current provisions regulating screening of trash
dumpsters do not take into account recycling and are often
too small for the needs of the facility. Additionally, the UDC
does not address locational requirements such as those
affecting service truck access.CoG Staff Ch 8
Special Districts 2 24
Review special district procedures
and approval criteria
The City is currently reconsidering its policy on special
districts in light of an overwhelming number of requests
and unique situations. Update 13.10 to reflect new policies
and procedures.CoG Staff Sec 13.10
Zoning/ Overlay Districts 2 25
Reconsider how the current Gateway
Overlay districts are being used.
Currently, the Gateway Overlay districts only provide for
additional landscaping along the frontages of these roads.
Staff would like to explore utilizing these districts to address
other issues that have presented over the last couple of
years such as land uses or design.CoG Staff Sec 4.11
Alternative Energy/ Green
Building Provisions 3 26
Update codes to provide provisions
for green building strategies and
ensure regulations do not
unintentionally prohibit such
strategies
The UDC should be reviewed to ensure there are not
unintentional barriers to utilization of sustainable energy,
such as requiring solar energy panels to be screened.
Public/CoG
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Application Processes and
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Review the Special Use Permit (SUP)
Conceptual Site Plan requirements
for review.
There is a very detailed list of items to be included on the
Conceptual Site Plan required for consideration of an SUP.
Not all of these details are needed or applicable to all types
of SUPs. Staff proposes we look at this list and consider
whether all are needed or appropriate.CoG Staff Sec 3.07
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Consider creating additional design
standards for residential infill
construction in the Old Town Overlay
District
When the most recent update to the Downtown and Old
Town Design Guidelines were approved City Council in
2012, Council requested staff bring back options for
additional standards and review of new residential
construction in the historic overlay districts. In August of
2014, City Council held a workshop on residential infill
design standards and directed staff to place the topic on
the UDC Amendment List for review. The goal is to create
a set of standards for design of new residential structures
that would preserve the character of the Old Town Overlay City Council Sec 4.08
Landscaping 3 29
Clarify application and calculation of
landscaping requirements.
Based on experience with the provisions, staff has
recognized the need to clarify the application of the street
yard landscaping requirements to projects located a great
distance from the street as well as phased projects since, as
written street yard landscaping applies to yards defined by
buildings, not areas. Additionally, clarification is needed
regarding what areas are to be included or not included in
various landscape calculations.CoG Staff Ch 8
Landscaping 3 30
Review current nonresidential
landscaping requirements with
regard to the city’s water
conservation efforts.
Consider updates to the nonresidential landscaping
requirements to address the ongoing drought conditions
and incorporate provisions to address water conservation
efforts.CoG Staff Ch 8
Nonconforming 3 31
Refine the UDC regulations regarding
abandonment of a nonconforming
situation.
Based on experiences with the provisions, staff would like to
provide better clarity regarding the determination of
abandonment.CoG Staff Ch 14
Nonconforming 3 32
Define process for determining
nonconforming status and consider if
there are additional existing
situations to exempt.
Staff currently receives requests for determination of
nonconforming status, particularly abandonment status,
and the process for this determination should be clarified
and included in the UDC.CoG Staff Ch 14
Residential Standards 3 33
Review and update Conservation
Subdivision standards to encourage
usage.
Update conservation subdivision section to relax restrictions
and incentivize its use. Consider in light of salamander
listing and water conservation ordinance standards.CoG Staff Sec 11.06
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Review temporary banner regulations
to consider subdivision banners
Review temporary banner regulations to consider internal
subdivision banners.CoG Staff Ch 10
Signs 3 35
Reconsider maximum height for
monument signs when landscaping is
incorporated.
Consider allowing an increase in maximum height
permitted for monument signs when landscaping is
incorporated at the base.CoG Staff Ch 10
Signs 3 36
Reconsider allowing electronic
signage
In 2009 the City considered revisions to the UDC that would
allow electronic signage in the City. However, the
proposed amendment was turned down by both P&Z and
City Council. Since that time, staff has continued to get
numerous requests from the public to reconsider allowing
electronic signage. This item would bring the topic back to
discussion.Public Ch 10
Zoning/ Overlay Districts 3 37
Review Courthouse View Protection
Overlay district requirements for
clarity and completeness.
The Courthouse View Overlay provisions should be
reviewed to make sure they are complete, that there are no
missing steps, and that the specifics of how to apply this
overlay are clear.CoG Staff Sec 4.10
Downtown/Old Town 16-42
Update various provisions of the UDC
as may be necessary based on
updates to the Downtown Master
Plan.
Update various provisions of the UDC as may be necessary
based on updates to the Downtown Master Plan.CoG Staff Complete 2016 Ch 12
Parking 16-24
Clarify vehicle stacking area
requirements for various uses
The UDC outlines the minimum vehicle stacking spaces
required for certain land uses such as drive-through, gas
stations, and banks. However, how that is to be measured
is not clear in all instances. Additionally, the number of
spaces required should be reviewed and potentially
updated.CoG Staff Complete 2016 Sec 9.04
Parking 16-25 Consider allowing tandem parking
Consider adding language allowing tandem parking in
certain situations. The UDC currently does not contemplate
tandem parking and more builders are starting to ask for its
inclusion.CoG Staff Complete 2016 Sec 9.03.020
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Consider residential off-street
parking requirements including
garage setbacks in relation to street
design
Staff is working on amendments to the transportation
section of the UDC, particularly street parking and street
design. Considerations regarding minimum street widths
and fire service needs for residential subdivisions will
warrant study of off-street parking and garage setback
requirements.CoG Staff Complete 2016 Sec 6.02
Subdivision/ Platting 16-4
Review current exemptions to
platting requirements for clarity.
Update subdivision language to reflect case law, attorney
general opinions and correct confusion between 3.08.020
and 3.08.010 E relative to division of land for the purposes
sale versus division of land for development.CoG Staff Complete 2016 Sec 3.08
Subdivision/ Platting 16-5
Review and update Preliminary Plat
phasing provisions based on
experience.
For larger tracts, consider a preliminary process such as a
concept plan that creates long-term expectations for
utilities, transportation, public facilities, parks, etc. without
requiring plat-level engineering and detail. Consider
minimum acreage sizes for preliminary plats and/or
concept plans. Protect street connectivity between
subdivisions by having more global plans.CoG Staff Complete 2016 Not pursued
Subdivision/ Platting 16-6
Reconsider subdivision plat
extensions and reinstatements
Consider removing or scaling back administrative
extensions and reinstatements of subdivisions plats. The
City extended the lifespan of subdivision plats in 2012 and
provided flexibility on phasing of larger projects.
Extensions and reinstatements are no longer necessary for
subdivisions.CoG Staff Complete 2016 Sec 3.08.090
Transportation 16-29
Update the UDC based on the
pending updates to the Overall
Transportation Plan.
Update various provisions of the UDC as may be necessary
based on pending updates to the Overall Transportation
Plan.CoG Staff Complete 2016 Ch 12
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Transportation 16-30
Review and consider updates to the
City’s provisions related to
connectivity (subdivision access
points) between neighboring
developments.
Connectivity (subdivision access points) is extremely
important to the function of our public safety and
transportation network. In process, design, and
implementation, the City has not received adequate
connection points and homeowners complain when streets
are connected. We need to globally reconsider the ratio,
design, locations, and exemption process to protect traffic
movement, public safety access and ability to use street
facilities as planned.CoG Staff Complete 2016 Sec 12.05
Transportation 16-32
Consider updates to street standards
to address current and pending
inconsistencies between different
agencies and documents.
When implementing new OTP (pending) and Fire Code
(approved), consider new standard, alternative and
contextual street cross sections that account for public
safety needs, traffic requirements and needs of private
property in relation to public streets. Also, there are
current inconsistencies between current OTP design
standards and the current UDC design standards.
Additionally, the city’s standards should be reviewed
against Williamson County’s standards to address
inconsistencies, especially related to any HB 1445 CoG Staff Complete 2016 Sec 12.03
Transportation 16-33
Review access requirements on
numbered county roads.
Review access requirements on numbered county roads to
determine if any additional provisions should be
considered.CoG Staff Complete 2016 Sec 12.08
Transportation 16-34
Address naming policies related to
private streets and drives internal to
multi-tract developments.
Consider applying the city’s street naming requirements for
public streets to private driveways/streets that serve more
than one internal tract in order to address 911 issues
identifying emergency locations.CoG Staff Complete 2016 Sec 12.06
Transportation 16-35
Review sidewalk extension and
design provisions.
Review sidewalk extension and design provisions and
consider updates as may be necessary regarding upcoming
Sidewalk Master Plan and Public Facility Access Audit.
Additionally, the residential sidewalk fund provisions should
be reviewed.CoG Staff Complete 2016 Sec 12.07
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Utilities 16-37
Review and update of Chapter 13
provisions related to water and
wastewater improvements and
extension requirements.
General review of language regarding utility improvements
which have not been updated in some time, including
extension policy for plats and site plans. Review for
updates, clarification of current policy and terminology.
Includes Rural Residential Subdivision criteria and
standards. Also, update any regulations affecting provision
of water in order to implement any changes that may result
from the potential merger with Chisholm Trail Special Utility
District.CoG Staff Complete 2016 Ch 13
* The UDC Chapter or Section referenced in this column provides the regulation subject to this amendment. However, please note that other sections may need to be amended to address any conflicts and ensure consistency throughout the document.
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