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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_HAB_01.27.2020Notice of Meeting for the Housing Adv isory B oard of the City of Georgetown January 27, 2020 at 3:30 P M at Historic L ight and Waterworks B ldg, 406 W. 8th Street Georgetown, T X 78626 T he C ity of G eorgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require as s is tance in partic ipating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reas onable as s is tance, adaptations , or ac commodations will be provided upon request. P leas e c ontact the C ity S ec retary's O ffic e, at leas t three (3) days prior to the sc heduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or C ity Hall at 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626 for additional information; T T Y users route through R elay Texas at 711. P ublic Wishing to Address the B oard O n a s ubjec t that is posted on this agenda: P lease fill out a speaker regis tration form whic h can be found at the Board meeting. 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L egislativ e Regular Agenda B C ons ideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the Dec ember 16, 2019 meeting. - Mirna G arcia, Management Analys t C Update on the 2030 P lan Update proc es s . Nat Waggoner, AI C P, Long R ange P lanning Manager and S us an Watkins , AI C P, Housing C oordinator D Update from the Hous ing Advisory Board C hair. Lou S nead, C hairperson. Adjournment Ce rtificate of Posting I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereby c ertify that this Notic e of Meeting was posted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626, a plac e readily acc es s ible to the general public as required by law, on the _____ day of _________________, 2020, at __________, and remained s o posted for at leas t 72 c ontinuous hours prec eding the s cheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Page 1 of 18 R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary Page 2 of 18 City of Georgetown, Texas Housing Advisory Board January 27, 2020 S UB J E C T: C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion to approve the minutes from the December 16, 2019 meeting. - Mirna G arc ia, Management Analyst IT E M S UMMARY: F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: . S UB MIT T E D B Y: Mirna G arcia, Management Analys t AT TAC H ME N T S: Description Type Attachment 1 - Minutes Exhibit Page 3 of 18 Housing Advisory Board Page 1 Minutes December 16, 2019 City of Georgetown, Texas Housing Advisory Board Minutes December 16, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. Historic Light and Waterworks Building, 406 W. 8th Street Georgetown, Texas 78626 Members present: Lou Snead, Chair; Jeannyce Hume; Mary Calixtro; Bob Weimer; Randy Hachtel; Nikki Brennan arrived at 3:42 pm. Members absent: Jeannyce Hume Staff present: Susan Watkins, Housing Coordinator; Nat Waggoner, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager Public Wishing to Address the Board A. As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than those posted on the agenda. Legislative Regular Agenda B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the November 25, 2019 meeting. Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst Motion by Hachtel, second by Calixtro to approve the minutes as presented. Approved (6–0). C. Update on the 2030 Plan Update process – Nat Waggoner, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager Staff briefed Board members on the recent and upcoming activities related to the comprehensive plan update including: • Update from 12/05/19 2030 Plan Steering Committee on Implementation Strategies • Update from 12/10/19 City Council workshop on 2030 Plan Update Introduction to Implementation Strategies Staff reviewed the 2030 Steering Committee’s responses to the following questions; what is your first impression, what are the benefits of the strategies, what are your concerns, what are the options to address the concerns, and changes are needed, if any. Staff also reviewed the housing toolkit executive summary, where the housing policies were grouped according to issues found from the Housing study. These policies were also reviewed along with tools to address the issues. Page 4 of 18 Housing Advisory Board Page 2 Minutes December 16, 2019 Chair Snead opened the Public Hearing. Walt Doering, public speaker, commented on his recommendations for the comprehensive plan, specifically related to the issues of low- income residents, the need to slow down gentrification, and address homelessness. Chair Snead closed the Public Hearing. D. Update from the Housing Advisory Board Chair. Lou Snead, Chairperson Chair Snead commented on upcoming Board vacancies, and applications for Board members eligible for another term. Adjournment Motion to Adjourn by Calixtro. Second by Hachtel. The meeting was adjourned at 5:01 pm. __________________________________ _______________________________________ Approved, Lou Snead, Chair Attest, Randy Hachtel, Secretary Page 5 of 18 City of Georgetown, Texas Housing Advisory Board January 27, 2020 S UB J E C T: Update on the 2030 P lan Update process. Nat Waggoner, AI C P, Long R ange P lanning Manager and S usan Watkins, AI C P, Hous ing C oordinator IT E M S UMMARY: S taff will brief board members on the recent and upc oming ac tivities related to the c omprehens ive plan update including: Update from 01/14/20 C ity C ounc il workshop on the 2030 P lan Update Implementation P lan https://georgetowntx.swagit.c om/play/01142020-968 R eview of the draft Implementation P lan (Attac hment 1 - Implementation P lan) Update on outreach Next steps F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: None at this time. S UB MIT T E D B Y: S usan Watkins, AI C P, Hous ing C oordinator AT TAC H ME N T S: Description Type Attachment 1 - Implementation Plan Backup Material Page 6 of 18 01/16/20 City of Georgetown 2030 Plan Update Draft “Term ” means the period, in years, during which the initiative should begin. 0-2 Years = FY 2020-2022 3-4 Years = FY 2023-2024 5+ Years = FY 2025-2030 OG = On-Going “Cost” means the approximated budget required to accomplish the initiative. $ = under $10,000 $$ = $10,000 to $50,000 $$$ = $50,000 to $100,000 $$$$ = $100,000+ “Leader” means the entity responsible for championing each initiative, although the support of additional entities is often necessary. HOW TO USE THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Page 7 of 18 2030 Implementation Plan Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost Leader LU.1.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to ensure that proper transitions and buffering are required between neighborhoods and adjacent commercial areas. 0-2 $$$Planning LU.2.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to ensure standards are appropriate for new residential development to allow a range and transition of density, accommodate smaller residential lots, prioritize open space, amenities and heightened connectivity. 0-2 $$$Planning LU.2.b. Analyze and amend (if applicable) to accommodate higher density residential developments (e.g., 24+ dwelling units per acre). 0-2 $$$Planning LU.2.c. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to support density bonuses and transfer of development rights as incentives for desirable development types and forms. 0-2 $$$Planning LU.3.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to promote compact, well-connected neighborhoods and commercial areas pertaining to street connectivity, street design, open space, etc. 0-2 $$$Planning GC.1.a. Actively partner with TxDOT, Central Texas Mobility Authority and Williamson County on roadway improvements on the intersections with Williams Drive, University Ave, Leander Road and Westinghouse Road during design, construction and maintenance. Ensure design includes pedestrian connectivity (specifically for the areas between Leander Road and Lakeway Drive) and gateway features (signage, landscaping, etc.). OG $Public Works GC.1.b. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to ensure the Community’s vision for Highway Corridors, as described in Gateway Overlay Exhibit in the adopted Land Use Element, are reflected. 0-2 $$$Planning GC.1.c. Develop a plan (design, location, funding, coordination) to establish a gateway entry feature along southbound I-35. 0-2 $$$Facilities GC.1.d. Identify additional highly visible locations along key corridors to emphasize branding elements (e.g., entryway signage with enhanced landscaping, branding designs on overpasses and bridges, and unique streetscape and public art features). 3-4 $Planning GC.1.e. Prioritize, develop funding and install branding elements.5+$$$$Facilities GC.1.f. Coordinate the use of tree mitigation funds at key, prioritized intersections (i.e. Williams Drive and SH29-University). 3-4 $Parks & Rec Goal 1: Promote development patterns with balanced land uses that provide a variety of well-integrated housing and retail choices, transportation, public facilities, and recreational options in all parts of Georgetown. Policy LU.1 Encourage a balanced mix of residential, commercial, and employment uses at varying densities and intensities to reflect a gradual transition from urban to suburban to rural development. Policy LU.2 Promote more compact, higher density, well-connected development within appropriate infill locations. Policy LU.3 Promote development of complete neighborhoods across Georgetown. Policy GC.1 Leverage the Highway Corridors to promote economic development and an inviting, positive image of Georgetown. 1/16/2020 Page 1 of 10 DRAFT Page 8 of 18 2030 Implementation Plan Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost Leader LU.4.a. Utilize the Utility Master Plan and CIP process to weight/prioritize improvements in target areas.OG $$$Systems Engineering LU.4.b. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to develop a Williams Drive Gateway Overlay Zoning District (Austin Ave to Jim Hogg Rd) that supports the vision established for the corridor in the 2017 Williams Drive Study. 3-4 $$$Planning LU.4.c. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC include an Urban Gateway Overlay Zoning District to support a more intense urban design that reflects the development of established corridors such as Austin Avenue, SH29 (University). 3-4 $$$Planning LU.4.d. Develop signage and landscaping standards for the Urban Gateway Overlay Zoning District.3-4 $$$Planning LU.5.a. Develop a process to identify and develop small area plans for redevelopment in target areas. 3-4 $$Planning H.2.a. Submit a budget request to complete a small area plan for the Track-Ridge-Grasshopper Neighborhood. 0-2 $$Planning H.2.b. Develop a processs to identify target neighborhoods. 0-2 $Planning H.2.c. Evaluate becoming a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) direct entitlement jurisdiction in FY21. 0-2 $Planning H.2.d. Develop a dedicated funding source to support small area planning for target neighborhoods.3-4 $$Planning H.2.e. Develop neighborhood plans for areas surrounding the downtown overlay district or transitional areas identified in the Downtown Master Plan to address key preservation issues, such as encroachment of incompatible uses. 3-4 $$Planning H.2.f. Review feasibility and applicability of Neighborhood Empowerment Zones for preservation and reinvestment purposes. 3-4 $Planning WD.2.a. Use tree mitigation funds for right-of-way planting materials within the Williams Drive Gateway. OG $$$ Parks & Rec WD.2.b. Guide the desired development pattern for the Williams Drive Gateway through the adoption of a mixed use, special area plan overlay, or other zoning district. 3-4 $Planning WD.2.c. Enhance Williams Drive at I-35 intersections through landscaping and other similar improvements.3-4 $$ Public Works WD.2.d. Create development standards to provide open spaces within the boundaries of the Williams Drive Gateway Subarea Plan. 3-4 $$$Planning WD.2.e. Create development standards to strengthen the Williams Drive Gateway unique identity through aesthetic enhancements such as landscaping, street lighting, signage and building design.  3-4 $$$Planning GC.2.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to ensure consistency between the Downtown/Old Town overlays and the Downtown Corridor overlay. 0-2 $$$Planning GC.2.b. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to ensure the Community’s vision for Downtown Corridors, as described in Gateway Overlay Exhibit in the adopted Land Use Element, are reflected. 0-2 $$$Planning Policy LU.4 Encourage redevelopment in target areas. Policy LU.5 Identify potential opportunities and selectively target, plan, and promote development/reuse initiatives. Policy H.2 Preserve existing neighborhoods in targeted areas. Policy WD.2 Enhance the urban form and character of the Williams Drive Gateway.  Policy GC.2 Utilize the Downtown Corridors to retain and enhance Georgetown's historic, small-town charm. Goal 2: Reinvest in Georgetown’s existing neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous City efforts. 1/16/2020 Page 2 of 10 DRAFT Page 9 of 18 2030 Implementation Plan Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost Leader LU.6.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to ensure consistency with the vision, goals and policies of the Downtown Master Plan. 0-2 $$$Planning LU.7.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to identify incentives (e.g., density bonus, reduced setbacks, and fee waivers, grants) to encourage high-quality building materials at key corridors and nodes including Williams Drive at I –35 and SH29 (University) at I–35. 3-4 $$$Planning LU.7.b. Update and renew the 1965 TxDOT right-of-way maintenance agreement to ensure improved beautification, ease sidewalk improvement process and to support city standards for landscaping and gateway signs. 0-2 $Public Works LU.7.c. Designate 5% of project costs of all city lead roadway improvements associated with the gateway corridors to be applied to landscape and road frontage beautification. For projects lead by TxDOT, CTRMA or Williamson County, develop funding sources to support heightened beautification that supports the vision of the Gateway Image corridors. 3-4 $$ Public Works LU.8.a. Identify key capital improvements needed in Employment Centers and utilize economic development tools (e.g., Business Improvement Districts, 4A and 4B sales tax revenues) to encourage target industries within Employment Centers identified on the Future Land Use map. OG $Economic Development LU.8.b. Update the City’s Retail Recruitment study.3-4 $$Economic Development LU.9.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to identify opportunities to reduce the impact of development without substantially increasing the cost (e.g., maximum impervious surface, natural drainage, building orientation, increased density, and enhanced pedestrian/bike connectivity).   0-2 $$$Planning LU.9.b. Update applicable City plans and standards in the Construction Standards and Specifics Manual.OG $Systems Engineering Policy LU.6 Continue to promote diversification of uses while strengthening the historic character and supporting the existing historic neighborhoods. Policy LU.7 Strengthen Georgetown’s image and quality feel within enhanced gateways and commercial corridors. Policy LU.8 Protect and promote land uses that support Georgetown’s target industries, support diversification of the City’s tax base, and enhance economic development through intentional infrastructure planning, recruitment, and the land use entitlement process. Policy LU.9 Adopt development practices that preserve and enhance the environment. Goal 3: Provide a development framework that guides fiscally responsible growth, protects historic community character, demonstrates stewardship of the environment, and provides for effective provision of public services and facilities. 1/16/2020 Page 3 of 10 DRAFT Page 10 of 18 2030 Implementation Plan Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost Leader LU.10.a. Develop a tool to assist in the evaluation of land use changes such as rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments.  0-2 $$GIS LU.10.b. Continue to use the Fiscal Impact Model to evaluate the net fiscal impact of potential developments, including PUDs, annexations, development agreements and comprehensive plan amendments. OG $Planning LU.10.c. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC criteria for voluntary annexation.3-4 $$$Planning GC.3.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to ensure the Community’s vision for Scenic Corridors, as described in Gateway Overlay Exhibit in the adopted Land Use Element, are reflected. 3-4 $$$Planning Policy GC.3 Ensure that the Scenic Corridors preserve the natural, rural character as the City continues to grow. Goal 3: Provide a development framework that guides fiscally responsible growth, protects historic community character, demonstrates stewardship of the environment, and provides for effective provision of public services and facilities. Policy LU.10 Support the City’s growth and development using a decisional framework that promotes fiscal health, safety, and quality of life for our current and future residents. 1/16/2020 Page 4 of 10 DRAFT Page 11 of 18 2030 Implementation Plan Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost Leader 4.b. Adopt a Historic Preservation Element (in conjunction with a Downtown Master Plan Update) through partnerships with businesses, nonprofits and State preservation organizations. 3-4 $$Planning 4.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC for feasibility of incentivizing preservation of existing structures through increased flexibility of development standards. 0-2 $$$Planning 5.a. Publish the Comp Plan Annual Report.OG $Planning 5.b. Estalish a timeframe for review and possible update to the City's 2010 Citizen Partricipation Element. 3-4 $$ City Manager’s Office Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources. Goal 5: Ensure effective communication, outreach, and opportunities for public participation and community partnerships to foster a strong sense of community. 1/16/2020 Page 5 of 10 DRAFT Page 12 of 18 2030 Implementation Plan Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost Leader LU.11.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to allow more compact residential development (e.g. lot size, street width, setback, ranges in density). 0-2 $$$Planning H.1.a. Evaluate potential funding sources, such as HOME, CDBG, sales tax revenue, housing bonds, future tax increments, the Community Reinvestment Act, and/or philanthropic partners, to incentivize the rehabilitation of existing single-family, duplex, quadplex, and multi-family homes. OG $Planning H.1.b. Maintain home repair program for low income homeowners. 0-2 $Planning H.1.c. Evaluate and catalog small scale multi-family units for preservation and multi-family rehabilitation program. Study opportunities for multi-family tax exemption programs. 3-4 $Planning H.1.d. Expand homeowner home repair to workforce homeowners. 0-2 $$Planning H.1.e. Coordinate with regional partners who might preserve units in Georgetown through Impact funds.OG $Planning H.1.f. Create dedicated and stable funding sources for home maintenance and repair programs, such as Community Reinvestment Act funds or a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). 3-4 $$$Planning H.1.g. If need is present is H.1.c, develop a multi-family rehabilitation program to address need. 5+$$$Planning H.3.a. Define metrics to classify “neighborhoods with rapid value increases” to consistently identify areas of focus (e.g., average annual increase of median home value). 0-2 $Planning H.4.a. Coordinate with local organizations (e.g., faith-based, scouting, or other community service groups) to organize a neighborhood clean-up day annual calendar. OG $Planning H.4.b. Encourage the neighborhood traffic management program to identify issues and alternatives to congestion and maintenance based on community feedback. OG $Public Works H.4.c. Support the establishment of neighborhood associations.0-2 $Planning H4.d. Build BEST (Beautiful, Engaged, Safe, & Thriving) Neighborhoods program to promote and support neighborhoods.3-4 $Planning Policy H.3 Support owners’ ability to stay in homes in neighborhoods with rapid value increases without limiting the sale of the home. Policy H.4 Maintain and promote neighborhood character and quality. Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and preserve existing neighborhoods for residents of all ages, backgrounds and income levels. Policy LU.11 Encourage innovative forms of compact, pedestrian friendly development and a wider array of affordable housing choices through provisions and incentives. Policy H.1 Preserve existing housing stock that contributes to diversity and affordability. 1/16/2020 Page 6 of 10 DRAFT Page 13 of 18 2030 Implementation Plan Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost Leader H.5.a. Evaluate the needs of the Georgetown Housing Authority’s programs and identify potential support the City can provide including, but not limited to, the use of CDBG funds, and energy efficiency upgrades. OG $Planning H.5.b. Support the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developments that meet the City’s defined process.OG $Planning H.5.c. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to identify opportunities to improve Workforce Housing Development standards (e.g., lot size, setbacks, density, parking and coverage) to support low income and workforce renters. 0-2 $$$Planning H.5.d. Evaluate city policies for inclusion of workforce housing incentives, including special districts (MUD, PID) and special finance districts (TIRZ). 0-2 $Planning H.5.e. Incentivize multi-bedroom rental housing options for families with children or seniors (multi-generational housing). 3-4 $$Planning H.6.a. Evaluate the needs of the Georgetown Housing Authority’s programs and identify potential support the City can provide including, but not limited to, the use of CDBG funds, and energy efficiency upgrades. OG $Planning H.7.a. Support non-profit developers to increase homeownership choices for workforce households.OG $Planning H.7.b. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to identify opportunities to improve Workforce Housing Development standards (e.g., lot size, setbacks, density, parking and coverage) to support workforce homeownership opportunities. 0-2 $$$Planning H.7.c. Indentify potential revenue sources for creating a housing fund for use in development agreements and programming. 0-2 $Planning H.7.d. Establish down payment assistance program for workforce homebuyers. 5+$$$Planning H.8.a. Develop a Health and Human Services Element for the comprehensive plan, as required by City Charter. 3-4 $$Fire Policy H.8 Support the non-profit community to create housing opportunities for the most vulnerable residents (including but not limited to homeless, seniors, youth aging out of the foster care system, and people with disabilities). Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and preserve existing neighborhoods for residents of all ages, backgrounds and income levels. Policy H.5 Support and increase rental choices for low-income and workforce households unless the housing is substandard. Policy H.6 Support rental choices for senior households. Policy H.7 Increase homeownership choices for workforce households. 1/16/2020 Page 7 of 10 DRAFT Page 14 of 18 2030 Implementation Plan Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost Leader H.9.a. Update MUD/PID and residential PUD policies with definition of housing diversity. 0-2 $Planning H.9.b. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC Housing Diversity Development standards to strengthen incentives.0-2 $$$Planning H.9.c. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC requirements and development standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). 0-2 $$$Planning H.10.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC Special District Policy to build on the existing requirement for diversity in housing stock to include a portion of the development that addresses affordability for the 60-120% Area Median Income (AMI) segment. 3-4 $$$Planning H.11.a. Pursue Strategic Partnership grants focused on agencies that promote aging in place/community.OG $Planning H.12.a. Continue regular coordination with local nonprofit organizations, Williamson County, Georgetown ISD, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and local major employers. OG $Planning H.13.a. Conduct a review of City policies and plans to identify potential conflicts and opportunities to support implementation of the 2030 Plan Update’s Housing Element policies. 3-4 $Planning H.14.a. Expand community education and outreach programs to inform residents of available support, such as homebuyer education services, home rehabilitation grants, utility billing assistance, homestead exemptions, nonprofit partnerships for home maintenance and City Georgetown Housing programs. 0-2 $Planning Policy H.13 Align housing goals with other city policies and strategic plans. Policy H.14 Provide opportunity for community engagement through outreach and communication. Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and preserve existing neighborhoods for residents of all ages, backgrounds and income levels. Policy H.9 Encourage and incentivize new housing and reinventions or additions to existing housing to provide a mixture of housing types, sizes, and price points . Policy H.10 Ensure land use designations and other policies allow for and encourage a mixture housing types and densities across the community. Policy H.11 Promote aging in place opportunities by aligning land use policies and transportation policies that promote a housing market capable of accommodating residents throughout all stages of life. Policy H.12 Actively seek and build public and private partnerships to leverage resources and promote innovation. 1/16/2020 Page 8 of 10 DRAFT Page 15 of 18 2030 Implementation Plan Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost Leader LU.12.a. Establish a time frame for review and possible update to the Public Safety Element. 3-4 $$ City Manager’s Office GC.1.g. Develop a budget to support increased landscape maintanence along the Gateway Image Corridors.3-4 $$Facilities LU.13.a. Annually present the Future Land Use map to GISD and Williamson County for feedback and corrdination on future development planning. OG $Planning LU.13.b. Seek opportunities for shared recreation facilites when new schools are planned. OG $Parks & Rec LU.13.c. Coordinate with the school district demographer to partner on housing projections. OG $Planning WD.3.a. Draft and adopt a grant program to incentivize or assist in signage, street frontage landscaping and other streetscape improvements. 3-4 $$$Planning WD.3.b. Evaluate the adjustment of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) boundary to include the entirety of the Subarea and develop a TIRZ spending plan. 0-2 $Finance WD.3.c. Work with Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) on the potential redevelopment of a catalytic site.0-2 $Planning LU.14.a. Update the City’s 2009 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan.0-2 $$$$ Parks & Rec Policy LU.13 Promote development decisions that serve the needs of our interlocal government partners. Policy WD.3 Use strategic public/private partnerships to promote a new form of development. Goal 9: Maintain and add to the existing quality parks and recreation. Policy LU.14 Ensure that the subdivision and development process includes consideration of the way in which residential lots relate to parks and open space, emphasizing adjacency and accessibility to parks and open space. Goal 7: Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety services, and community facilities. Policy LU.12 Support public safety services and infrastructure to ensure that Georgetown continues to be a safe, welcoming community that serves all residents. Policy GC.1 Leverage the Highway Corridors to promote economic development and an inviting, positive image of Georgetown. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County, other governmental agencies, and local organizations to leverage resources and promote innovation. 1/16/2020 Page 9 of 10 DRAFT Page 16 of 18 2030 Implementation Plan Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost Leader WD.1.a. Create transit stops to improve access to GoGeo and evaluate feasibility of a bus pull-in lane within the Williams Drive Gateway. 3-4 $$ Public Works WD.1.b. Fill in the sidewalk gaps to increase pedestrian connectivity, including the improvements in the Implementation Plan of the Williams Drive Study for the Centers Area. 3-4 $$$$ Public Works WD.1.c. Ensure traffic calming on parallel connections to reduce cut-through traffic and promote public education efforts regarding alternate routes. 5+$$$ Public Works WD.1.d. Improve connections between parcels and create a network of street, including the connections and system improvements as described in the Implementation Plan of the Williams Drive Study for the Centers Area. 5+$$$$ Public Works WD.1.e. Improve traffic flow and access management through improvements in the Implementation Plan of the Williams Drive Study for the Centers Area. 5+$$$$ Public Works WD.1.f. Evaluate (model) proposed roadways in the Subarea during the next update of the Overall Transportation Plan (OTP). 3-4 $Public Works WD.1.g. Undertake speed study on Williams Drive.3-4 $$ Public Works LU.15.a. Adopt a new Overall Transportation Plan.3-4 $$$ Public Works LU.15.b. Support transportation infrastructure improvements using 4A and 4B type funds that support economic development in key locations. OG $ City Manager’s Office LU.15.c. Re-evaluate and confirm priority of segments identified in the Sidewalk Master Plan through an Update to the Plan and secure potential funding for out years. 3-4 $Public Works Policy LU.15 Proactively plan investments in transportation and other infrastructure to leverage partnerships with the business community and interested neighborhood organizations and maintain the level of service as the City continues to grow. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation network. Policy WD.1 Make connections through and within the Williams Drive Gateway. 1/16/2020 Page 10 of 10 DRAFT Page 17 of 18 City of Georgetown, Texas Housing Advisory Board January 27, 2020 S UB J E C T: Update from the Housing Advis ory Board C hair. Lou S nead, C hairpers on. IT E M S UMMARY: C hair Update to the Board F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: . S UB MIT T E D B Y: Mirna G arcia, Management Analys t Page 18 of 18