HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda UDCAC 07.07.2020Notice of Meeting for the
Unified Dev elopment Code Adv isory Committee
of the City of Georgetown
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A Discussion on how the U nified Development C ode Advisory C ommittee virtual conference will be
conducted, to include options for public comments and how the public may address the Commission -- Sofia
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C Nomination and selec tion of Vic e-chair and S ec retary for the 2020/21 UDC Advis ory C ommittee --
Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
L egislativ e Regular Agenda
D C ons ideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Dec ember 4, 2019 regular meeting of the
Unified Development C ode Advis ory C ommittee. - Mirna G arc ia, Management Analyst
E Disc ussion and possible action es tablishing the regular meeting date, time and place of the Unified
Development C ode (UDC ) Advisory C ommittee for 2020/21 -- Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent
P lanning Manager.
F Update on the Unified Development C ode (UDC ) amendment process, and the 2020 UDC Annual
R eview P lan, S c hedule and Next S teps -- Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
Adjournment
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December 4, 2019
City of Georgetown, Texas
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 3:30 P.M.
City Hall
808 Martin Luther King Jr Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Committee Member(s) in Attendance: PJ Stevens, Chair; Philip Wanke; John Philpott; Brian Robinson;
Stuart Garner (arrived at 4:10 P.M.).
Committee Member(s) Absent: Tracy Dubcak, Vice-Chair
Staff Present: Andreina Dávila-Quintero, Current Planning Manager; Mirna Garcia, Management
Analyst; Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner; Tammy Glanville, Planning Specialist
Meeting called to order at 4:02 P.M.
Public Wishing to Address the Board
On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can be found
at the Board meeting. Clearly print your name, the letter of the item on which you wish to speak, and
present it to the Staff Liaison, preferably prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward to
speak when the Board considers that item.
On a subject not posted on the agenda: Persons may add an item to a future Board agenda by filing a
written request with the Staff Liaison no later than one week prior to the Board meeting. The request
must include the speaker's name and the specific topic to be addressed with sufficient information to
inform the board and the public. For Board Liaison contact information, please logon to
http://government.georgetown.org/category/boards-commissions/.
A. Public Wishing to Address the Board
At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to address the Committee.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2019 regular meeting of
the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee. – Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
Motion by Wanke, second by Robinson to approve the minutes as presented. Motion passed 4-0.
C. Public Hearing and possible action on proposed amendments to Chapter 5, Zoning Use Regulations,
and Chapter 16, Definitions, of the Unified Development Code relative to certain uses in specific
zoning districts (Amendment No. 12 and 13) – Andreina Davila-Quintero, AICP, Current Planning
Manager
On April 24, 2018, the City Council directed staff to update the UDC’s zoning use regulations as a
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part of the 2018/19 UDC Annual Review process (Amendment No. 12 and 13). The purpose of this
amendment is to review specific uses for each zoning district to see where they may be permitted by
right, permitted with limitations, permitted with approval of a special use permit, or not allowed. On
May 8, June 12, September 11, and October 9, 2019, the UDCAC discussed specific uses that have
presented challenges because they were not included in the Permitted Use Table or are only
permitted in one or two zoning districts. The specific uses identified for consideration included:
office/showroom, towing services and impound lots, storage yards, contractor services (limited and
general), and office/warehouse.
These are uses that are typically allowed in the Industrial (IN) zoning district due to the large amount
of storage, particularly outdoor storage, of materials, equipment and vehicles that may be associated
with the use. However, these are uses that may also be accommodated in lesser intense zoning
districts, such as General Commercial (C-3) and Business Park (BP), as these are zoning districts that
are typically located along major thoroughfares, allow other supporting uses, or are intended to
provide a location for large developments.
The proposed amendments to the UDC include:
• Inclusion of additional site design standards for Office/Showroom specific use when located
in the General Commercial (C-3) district.
• Inclusion of site design standards for the Towing Services and Impound Lots specific use
when located in the Industrial (IN) district
• Allow the Limited Contractor Services specific use in the General Commercial (C-3) district
with approval of a Special Use Permit and subject to compliance with additional site design
standards
• Inclusion of additional site design standards for the Limited Contractor Services specific use
when located in the Business Park (BP) district
• Allow the General Contractor Services specific use in the Business Park (BP) district with
approval of a Special Use Permit and subject to compliance with additional site design
standards
• Allow the Office/Warehouse specific use in the General Commercial (C-3) district and subject
to additional site design standards
• Allow the use of Storage Yard specific use in the Industrial (IN) district and subject to
additional design standards
Staff continued discussion with the UDC Advisory Committee on these uses for further review and
consideration. Irby provided an overview of the changes made, such as grammar corrections,
definitions’ changes and additional clarifications to the Committee.
Wanke made the recommendation to change the words in Section C (Contractor Services, General),
Item 2, and other sections where same language is used, from “platted or planned” to designated. He
also recommended the change to Section D (Office/Warehouse), to include the storage and loading
access to be located in the rear or side when in C-3.
There was discussion between staff and the Committee regarding differences between outdoor
storage and outdoor displays, as well as designate parking requirements.
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Stevens opened and closed the Public Hearing, as no one signed up to speak.
Motion by Wanke to recommend approval for Item C, with the changes to Section C Item 2, and
other sections with similar wording, regarding the word change from platted or planned to
designated; as well as the addition of the rear or side as the loading and storage area access for
Section D. Second by Philpott. Approved 5-0.
D. Public Hearing and possible action on proposed amendments to Chapter 3, Applications and Permits,
of the Unified Development Code relative to zoning variances for sign area (Amendment No. 18) –
Andreina Davila-Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
On April 24, 2018, the City Council directed staff to update the UDC’s sign variance process as a part
of the 2018/19 UDC Annual Review process (Amendment No. 18). The current UDC provides a
process to seek relief from the sign height and location standards. The purpose of this amendment is
to provide for a process to seek relief from the sign area and other applicable standards that, when
strictly applied, the sign standards prohibits reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signage.
On October 9, 2019, the UDCAC discussed potential amendments to the UDC to allow variances to
the sign area.
The proposed amendments to the UDC include:
• Authority to the Zoning Board of Adjustment to consider and take action on variance requests
to the sign area provisions of the UDC
• Clarification that variances to the sign area provisions of the UDC are a Zoning Variance and
may only be approved if the Zoning Board of Adjustments finds that the variance is not
contrary to the public interest and, due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the
requirements would result in unnecessary hardship, the spirit of the Code is preserved, and
substantial justice is done
Davila-Quintero explained the changes made, and sought feedback from the Committee.
Stevens opened and closed the Public Hearing, as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to recommend approval of Item D by Philpott. Second by Robinson. Approved 5-0.
E. Update on the 2018/19 UDC Annual Review Plan, Schedule and Next Steps – Andreina Davila-
Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
The purpose of this item is to provide an update on the UDC Annual Review Plan, tentative schedule
and next steps. In addition, City Staff and members of the UDCAC will discuss the tasks identified
at the previous meeting, as well as new tasks to be completed for the next meeting. Feedback and
information received on each task will be incorporated when related UDC topics are scheduled and
presented for discussion.
Adjournment
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Motion by Wanke to adjourn the meeting. Second by Robinson. Meeting adjourned at 4:43 p.m.
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PJ Stevens, Attest Attest,
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
July 8, 2020
S UB J E C T:
Update on the Unified Development C ode (UDC ) amendment proc es s , and the 2020 UDC Annual
R eview P lan, S chedule and Next S teps -- Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
IT E M S UMMARY:
T he purpos e of this item is to dis cus s the Unified Development C ode (UDC ) amendment process,
and provide an update on the UDC Annual R eview P lan, tentative s chedule and next s teps. In addition,
C ity S taff and members of the UDC AC will disc uss the tas ks identified at the previous meeting, as well as
new tas ks to be c ompleted for the next meeting. F eedbac k and information received on eac h task will be
inc orporated when related UDC topics are sc heduled and presented for disc ussion.
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
2018/19 General Amendments Lis t Update Backup Material
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Nonresidential Standards Complete 04
Consider revising the minimum district size for the BP zoning
district (Executive Amendment).Ch. 7, Sec 7.02 N/A N/A N/A N/A 3-Apr-18 10-Apr-18 24-Apr-18 2018 Q2
Land Uses Complete 01
Acknowledge mobile food trailers as a use within the UDC and
outline appropriate regulations governing mobile food vendors.Ch. 3 & Ch. 5 10-Jan-18 8-May-18
UDC July
Discussion Jul-Aug 8-Aug-18 4-Sep-18 25-Sep-18 9-Oct-18 2018 Q4
Historic Districts Complete 02
Review the standards pertaining to historic districts and structures
based on the revised Historic Resource Survey
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Jan 19 43484 43515 43515 43537 43543 43550 43564 2019 Q1
Application Processes and
Requirements Complete 08
Expand development agreement language establishing clear
requirements and processes.
Ch. 3, Sec 3.20 & Ch.
13, Sec 13.10 13-Jun 12-Jun July
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Land Uses Complete 11
Executive Amendment:
Review and update Permitted Use tables:
- Require an SUP for Auto-related uses in C-1
- Require an SUP for detached MF in MU-DT
- Require an SUP for Food and Beverage Establishment in IN
- Remove 750-foot separation requirement for bars and taverns
- Include non-listed uses Ch. 5
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Residential Standards Complete 14
Review the maximum number of units required per building, and
building separation requirements for MF districts Ch. 6, Sec 6.02 Jan-19 Feb-19 13-Feb-19 Feb-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 10-Apr-19 16-Apr-19 28-May-19 11-Jun-19 2019 Q2
Application Processes and
Requirements Complete 17
Review the rezoning public review requirements to require
neighborhood meetings for certain rezoning cases.Ch. 3, Sec 3.06 Jan-19 Feb-19 13-Feb-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 10-Apr-19 16-Apr-19 28-May-19 11-Jun-19 2019 Q2
Parkland Complete 03
Update provisions governing parkland dedication based on
forthcoming recommendations by the Parks & Recreation Board
subcommittee review.Ch. 13, Sec 13.08 Jan-19 13-Feb-19 Feb-19 Jan-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 10-Apr-19 16-Apr-19 28-May-19 11-Jun-19 2019 Q2
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Review and update Permitted Use tables:
- Consider changes to the zoning districts various Specific Uses
may be permitted in (in general)
- Consider updating the list of Specific Uses in Chapter 5 to
include various uses that are not currently listed (i.e. self service
machines (ice) and storage yards).
- Consider changes to the zoning districts various Specific Uses
may be permitted in ("Contractor Services Limited", "Contractor
Services General", and "Office Warehouse" Specific Uses in the C-
3 zoning district)
- Office in RS through SUP (Not Included)
- SUP for certain uses in Gateway Overlay districts (Not Included)
- RVs as primary quarters in AG (Not Included)Ch. 5
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2020 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Dec-19 7-Jan-20 14-Jan-20 28-Jan-20 1-Feb-20
Signage Complete 18.1 Sign Area variance process Ch. 3, Sec 3.15 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Dec-19 7-Jan-20 14-Jan-20 28-Jan-20 1-Feb-20
Application Processes and
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06, 18
New/revise processes:
- Create a process to address requests for vesting determinations.
- Create a process to address requests for appeals.Ch. 3, Sec 3.14 and 3.15 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q1 2020 Q1 2020 Q1 2020 2020 Q1
Administrative Clean-Up: Federal and
State law compliance In Review
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Revisions to standards and requirements to ensure compliance
with Federal and State Law: Review Authority; Subdivision
Regulations: When a plat is required; Subdivision Regulations:
Replat approval w/out vacating preceding plat; Subdivision
Regulations: Plat Exemptions; Wastewater connection
requirements in ETJ; TUPs (portable classrooms); Definitions:
Household; Definitions: Portable Signs; Impervious Cover credit
for Places of Worship.
Clean-Ups: Permits and Processes; ZBA 45-day review timeline;
Model Homes; Accessory Structures (size limitations); Definitions;
Conflicting and outdated cross-references and sub/section
numbers
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11, Ch. 13 & Ch. 16 Jan-19 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q1 2020 Q1 2020 Q1 2020 2020 Q1
Application Processes and
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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.Ch. 12, Sec 12.09 TBD
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* 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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2020 UDC Workplan
UDC Advisory Committee
July 8, 2020
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Presentation Purpose
The purpose of this item is to obtain feedback and direction on the
UDC General Amendments List that City staff will work on this year.
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Presentation Agenda
I.UDC annual amendment and review process
II.Review of Recent Amendments
III.Recommendations for Amendments
IV.Next Steps
V.Questions and direction to staff
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UDC Annual Review Process
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UDC Direction on Amendments
•UDC identifies review shall occur on an annual basis.
•Amendments shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and
may be made in support of one of the following circumstances:
•To establish and maintain sound, stable, and desirable development within
the jurisdiction of the City; or
•To correct errors in the text; or
•To address changed or changing conditions in the City.
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UDC Amendments Approval Criteria
•In determining whether to approve, approve with modifications or
disapprove a proposed amendment, the City Council shall consider
whether the proposed amendment:
•Promotes the health, safety or general welfare of the City and the safe,
orderly, and healthful development of the City;
•Is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan;
•Is necessary to address conditions that have changed in the City;
•Would positively or negatively impact the environment or community; and
•Is in conformance with other applicable Sections of the City Code.
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UDC Annual Review Process
Topics are
introduced by
City Staff & Public
City Council
presentation and
discussion on
initial list of
amendments
P&Z provides
recommendation
on UDC list of
amendments
City Council
reviews &
approves list of
topics to be
amended.
UDCAC and City
Staff begin to
prepare draft
amendments
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Given the COVID-19 pandemic the UDC Advisory Committee has
not been meeting and have not been included in the review of the
annual list of amendments.
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Draft Code
Language
Public
Review
CC
Workshop
UDCAC
Review
Research/
Drafting
Amendment Review Process
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Amendment Review Process
CC
approvalP&Z rec.UDCAC
rec.UDC Ord.Online
Post
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Review of Recent Amendments
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Amendments to address changed or changing
conditions in the City
•Certificate of Appropriateness Process
•Land Use Notification Requirements
•Sign variance opportunities
•Number of units per building in the Multi-Family zoning districts
•Multi-family detached use in the Mixed-Use Downtown (MU-DT) zoning
district
•Minimum district size requirements for the Business Park (BP) zoning
district
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Amendments to maintain sound, stable, and
desirable development
•Building Height Permitted in the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district
•Specific site design standards for fuel sales use
•Parkland Dedication requirements
•Request for Special Purpose Districts (i.e. Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs))
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Amendments to maintain sound, stable, and
desirable development
•Setback/Screening requirements when adjacent to residential property in
the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)
•Auto-related uses in the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district
•Food and beverage establishments in the Industrial (IN) zoning district
•Mobile or outdoor food vendor uses
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Recommendations for
Amendments
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Staff Recommendation for Amendments in 2020
•Spill overs from 2018/2019 UDC Annual General Amendment List:
•Sign Ordinance
•Address legal compliance of ordinance
•Use of electronic signs
•New/revise processes: Appeals, Vesting Rights
•Administrative and legal clean-ups
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Staff Recommendation for Amendments in 2020
•Tree Preservation/Landscape conflicts
•Improve readability and usability of ordinances
•Group Homes
•Address legal compliance of ordinance
•Conflicts with Fire Code:
•Street cross-sections for parking on both sides
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Public Request for Review
•Use of artificial turf in lieu of grass in single-family developments.
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Next Steps
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UDC Annual Review Process
Topics are
introduced by
City Staff & Public
City Council
presentation and
discussion on
initial list of
amendments
P&Z provides
recommendation
on UDC list of
amendments
City Council
reviews &
approves list of
topics to be
amended.
UDCAC and City
Staff begin to
prepare draft
amendments
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Given the COVID-19 pandemic the UDC Advisory Committee has
not been meeting and have not been included in the review of the
annual list of amendments.
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Questions & Direction
•Direction to staff on:
•Topics
•Priorities
•Process
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