HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda UDCAC 08.12.2020Notice of Meeting for the
Unified Dev elopment Code Adv isory Committee
of the City of Georgetown
August 12, 2020 at 3:30 P M
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Regular Session
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authorized b y the O pen Meetings Ac t, Texas G o vernment C ode 551.)
A D iscussion on how the U nified D evelopment C ode Advisory C ommittee virtual conference will be
conducted, to include options for public comments and how the public may address the C ommission -- S ofia
N elson, C N U -A, P lanning D irector
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A t the ti me of posti ng, no persons had si gned up to speak on i tems not on the agenda.
L egislativ e Regular Agenda
C C ons id eratio n and p o s s ib le ac tion to app ro ve the minutes of the Dec ember 4, 2019 and July 8, 2020
regular meetings of the Unified Develo pment C o d e Ad visory C ommittee. - Mirna G arc ia, Management
Analyst
D Update on the Unified Develo p ment C od e (UDC ) amendment p ro cess , and the 2020 UDC Annual
R eview P lan, S ched ule and Next S tep s -- Andreina Dávila-Q uintero , AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
E P resentation and Dis c ussion on proposed amend ments to the Unified Develo p ment C ode related to tree
preservatio n and landsc ap ing standards.
Adjournment
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R o b yn Dens more, C ity S ecretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
August 12, 2020
S UB J E C T:
C o nsideration and pos s ible actio n to ap p rove the minutes o f the December 4, 2019 and July 8, 2020
regular meetings o f the Unified Development C ode Advis o ry C o mmittee. - Mirna G arcia, Management
Analys t
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Mirna G arcia, Management Analyst
AT TAC H ME N T S:
D escription Type
12.4.19 minutes Backup Material
7.8.20 minutes Backup Material
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UDC Advisory Committee 1
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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UDC Advisory Committee 2
December 4, 2019
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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December 4, 2019
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.
_____________________________________ __________________________________
PJ Stevens, Attest Attest,
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UDC Advisory Committee 1
July 8, 2020
City of Georgetown, Texas
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 3:30 P.M.
Teleconference meeting: https://bit.ly/2CTtfll
The regular meeting convened at 3:30PM on July 8, 2020 via teleconference at https://bit.ly/2CTtfll .
Webinar ID: 991-6817-3987. To participate by phone: call in number 833-548-0276. Password: 278637.
Public comment was allowed via the conference call number or the “ask a question” function on the
video conference option; no in-person input was allowed.
Committee Member(s) in Attendance: PJ Stevens, Chair; Philip Wanke; Brian Robinson; Stuart Garner;
Jen Henderson; Brian Ortego
Committee Member(s) Absent: Tracy Dubcak
Staff Present: Andreina Dávila-Quintero, Current Planning Manager; Mirna Garcia, Management
Analyst; Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager
Meeting called to order at 3:35 P.M.
Regular Session
A. Discussion on how the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee virtual conference will
be conducted, to include options for public comments and how the public may address the
Commission – Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
B. 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 log on to http://government.georgetown.org/category/boards-
commissions/.
C. Nomination and selection of Vice-chair and Secretary for the 2020/21 UDC Advisory Committee
– Andreina Davila-Quintero, AICP, current Planning Manager
Motion by Wanke to nominate himself as Vice-Chair. Second by Ortego. Motion by Ortego
to nominate himself as Secretary. Second by Wanke. Approved (6-0).
Legislative Regular Agenda
D. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2019 regular
meeting of the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee. – Mirna Garcia, Management
Analyst
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July 8, 2020
The link to view the minutes was not provided.
Motion to continue this item at the next meeting by Chair Stevens. Second by Ortego.
Approved (6-0).
E. Discussion and possible action establishing the regular meeting date, time and place of the
Unified Development Code (UDC) Advisory Committee for 2020/21. – Andreina Davila-
Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
Motion to keep the second Wednesday of the month at 3:30p.m. as the meeting date and time,
and the City Hall as the place of the meeting by Wanke. Second by Stevens. Approved (6-0).
F. Update on the Unified Development Code (UDC) amendment process, and the 2020 UDC
Annual Review Plan, Schedule and Next Steps – Andreina Davila-Quintero, AICP, Current
Planning Manager
The purpose of this item is to discuss the Unified Development Code (UDC) amendment
process and 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.
Robinson asked for an update on the last discussion regarding traffic impact analysis. Davila-
Quintero explained that the City is continuing to review projects under the existing TIA
requirements. However, the City is working on a Traffic Impact Study and studying if TIA
requirements can eventually be replaced.
Waggoner also explained that the City engaged a consultant to evaluate what state law allows
and also review the history of fees we have collected so far. This assessment will be presented
to City Council in September, and an advisory board will be formed to evaluate those fees. The
hope is to have direction from City Council by the end of the year.
Oretgo asked if electronic signs scope will change to include large changes such as bigger sign
area and video? Davila-Quintero explained that has not been clarified yet; however, items to
consider include other types of messaging and the areas, as well as illumination standards.
Adjournment
Motion by Stevens to adjourn the meeting. Second by Robinson. Meeting adjourned at 4:14 p.m.
_____________________________________ __________________________________
PJ Stevens, Attest Attest,
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
August 12, 2020
S UB J E C T:
Up d ate o n the Unified Development C o d e (UDC ) amend ment proc es s , and the 2020 UDC Annual
R eview P lan, S c hedule and Next S teps -- And reina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
IT E M S UMMARY:
T he purp o s e o f this item is to disc uss the Unified Development C o d e (UDC ) amend ment proc es s ,
and p ro vide an up d ate o n the UDC Annual R eview P lan, tentative s ched ule and next step s . In additio n,
C ity S taff and memb ers of the UDC AC will dis c us s the tas ks id entified at the previo us meeting, as well as
new tas ks to be c ompleted for the next meeting. F eedbac k and information rec eived o n each tas k will b e
inc o rp o rated when related UDC topic s are s c heduled and presented fo r dis c us s io n.
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
No ne.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
August 12, 2020
S UB J E C T:
P res entation and Dis cus s io n o n p ro p o s ed amendments to the Unified Development C o d e related to tree
p res ervatio n and land s caping s tand ard s .
IT E M S UMMARY:
T he C ity C ounc il has direc ted s taff to d is cus s updates to the UDC provis ions related to tree preservation
and landsc aping as a p art o f the 2020 UDC Annual R eview C ycle.
T he purp o s e o f this item is to provid e an overview o f the current ordinanc es related to tree p res ervatio n
and landsc ape s tand ard s , id entify is s ues and /or o p p o rtunities for imp ro vements , and to o verview fo cus
areas for d is c us s ion over the review c yc le.
R elevant s ections of the UDC inc lude, but are not limited to :
S ection 4.11, G ateway O verlay Distric ts
S ection 8.02, Tree P res ervatio n & P rotec tio n
S ection 8.03, R es idential Landsc ap ing
S ection 8.04, Non-R es id ential Land s c ap e R equirements
S ection 8.05 R eview & Ap p ro val P roc es s
S ection 8.06, P lant S electio n, Installatio n, & Maintenance
S ection 11.04, S to rmwater Management S ys tem R equirements
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
No ne s tud ied at this time.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
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