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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_P&Z_10.01.2019Notice of Meeting for the P lanning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown October 1, 2019 at 6:00 P M at Council and Courts B ldg, 510 W 9th 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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An item may be pulled from the C ons ent Agenda in order that it be disc ussed and acted upon individually as part of the R egular Agenda. B C ons ideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the S eptember 17, 2019 regular meeting of the P lanning and Zoning C ommission. - Mirna G arc ia, Management Analyst L egislativ e Regular Agenda C C ontinued from the S eptember 17, 2019 P lanning & C ommission M eeting: P ublic Hearing and possible action on a reques t for a S ubdivis ion Varianc e to waive the S idewalk C ons truction requirement of S ec tion 12.07.010 of the Unified Development C ode, for the property generally loc ated at 801 E. 2nd S treet, bearing the legal desc ription of Lot 1, Block A, Hauser R idge S ubdivision (2019-3-WAV) -- Ethan Harwell, P lanner D P ublic Hearing and possible action on a reques t for a R eplat of Lots 57 and 58, S ection 1 of the Logan R anch S ubdivision, als o being 9.96 ac res of the William R oberts S urvey, Abstract No. 524, located at 138-150 Logan R anch R oad, to be known as Mountain Laurel S enior Living -- C hels ea Irby, S enior P lanner. Page 1 of 147 E P ublic Hearing and possible action on a reques t to rezone an approximately 0.79-acre trac t of land out of the J.B. P ulsifer S urvey, Abstract No.498, also know as the O rville P erry S urvey, Abs trac t No. 10, from the Agriculture (AG ) to O ffice (O F ) zoning dis tric t, for the property generally located at 1340 W University Ave (2019-6-R EZ) -- Mic hael P atroski, P lanner F Discussion Items: Updates and Announcements (S ofia Nelson, C NU-A, P lanning Direc tor) Update from other Board and C ommission meetings . G TAB - https://government.georgetown.org/georgetown-trans portation-advis ory-board-gtab/ UDC AC - https ://government.georgetown.org/unified-development-c ode-advisory-board-2/ Q uestions or c o mments from Alternate Memb ers about the actio ns and matters c o nsidered on this agenda R eminder o f the O c to b er 15, 2019, P lanning and Zo ning C o mmis s io n meeting in C C C hambers loc ated at 510 W 9th S t, s tarting at 6:00pm 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 _________________, 2019, at __________, and remained s o posted for at leas t 72 c ontinuous hours prec eding the s cheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary Page 2 of 147 City of Georgetown, Texas Planning and Zoning October 1, 2019 S UB J E C T: C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion to approve the minutes from the S eptember 17, 2019 regular meeting of the P lanning and Zoning C ommis s ion. - 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 Analys t AT TAC H ME N T S: Description Type Minutes Backup Material Page 3 of 147 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 5 September 17, 2019 City of Georgetown, Texas Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Courts and Council Building, located at 510 W. 9th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626 Commissioners present: Ercel Brashear, Chair; Gary Newman; Ben Stewart; Tim Bargainer; Marlene McMichael; Kaylah McCord Commissioners in training present: Glenn Patterson; Aaron Albright Commissioners absent: Travis Perthius Staff Present: Andreina Davila-Quintero, Current Planning Manager; Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner; Michael Patroski, Planner; Ethan Harwell, Planner; Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst Chair Brashear added Commissioner in Training Patterson to the dias and called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m and Commissioner Bargainer led the pledge of allegiance. A. Public Wishing to Address the Board At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to address the Board. Consent Agenda The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that may be acted upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda. B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the September 3, 2019 regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. – Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst Motion by Commissioner Bargainer to approve the Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner McMichael. Approved (7-0). Legislative Regular Agenda C. Continued from the August 20, 2019 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting: Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Subdivision Variance to waive the Sidewalk Construction requirement of Section 12.07.010 of the Unified Development Code, for the property generally located at 801 E. 2nd Street, bearing the legal description of Lot 1, Block A, Hauser Ridge Subdivision (2019-3-WAV) – Ethan Harwell, Planner Harwell presented the item to the Commission. He indicated that the applicant would like the item to be discussed at the next meeting. The applicant, Richard Williamson, addressed the Commission. He would like the item to be Page 4 of 147 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 September 17, 2019 discussed at the next meeting because he is not prepared and does not have the pictures he would like to show the Commission. Motion to continue the item for further discussion until the October 1 meeting by Commissioner Newman. Second by Commissioner Stewart. Approved (5-2) with Commissioner Bargainer and Commissioner McCord opposed. D. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone approximately 0.165 acres out of Lots 5 and 8, Block 38, City of Georgetown and a portion W 6th St a 60-foot wide roadway from the Residential Single-Family (RS) district to the Mixed Use Downtown (MU-DT) district, generally located at 601 S Main Street (2019-13-REZ) -- Chelsea Irby, Senior Staff report presented by Irby. The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property to Mixed Use Downtown (MU-DT) to conform to the zoning of the adjacent properties. The applicant states that the existing parking lot is not allowed in the Residential Single-Family (RS) district and would be fully compliant under the requested zoning district. The subject property has an existing Future Land Use designation of Specialty Mixed Use Area and is currently zoned Residential Single- Family. The subject property is within the Downtown Overlay District (Area 1). The surrounding properties are well-established as a part of the northeast quadrant of the downtown area. Since the subject property is on the edge of the Town Square Historic District, the surrounding area is a transitional area between a residential area and the Town Square. Surrounding the property are houses that have been converted into businesses, the historical buildings of the Town Square, and a residential home. Commissioner Patterson had a question about the map that was presented and the map that was posted online. Irby explained that the GIS department map did not show the strip/section of the map but the map presented is correct. Commissioner McMichael asked if the property is owned by the City. Irby responded that it is. Chair Brashear opened the Public Hearing. Josh Baran addressed the Commission. He commented that the adjacent property maybe zoned DT-MU, but its current use is residential. His mother lives in the property. Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing. Motion to approve Item D by Commissioner McCord. Second by Commissioner Stewart. Approved (7-0). E. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from Employment Center to Moderate Density Residential on an approximately 119-acre tract of land in the Woodruff Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 556, generally located at 1500 Lawhon Ln (2019-5-CPA). Michael Patroski, Planner Page 5 of 147 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 September 17, 2019 This item was deferred until the next meeting on October 1, 2019. F. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone approximately 2.55 acres out of the Nicholas Porter Survey, Abstract No. 497, from the Residential Single-Family (RS) district to the Office (OF) district, for the property generally located at 1625 Williams Drive (2019-12-REZ) -- Michael Patroski, Planner Staff report presented by Patroski. The applicant is requesting to rezone the Residential Single- Family (RS) zoned property to Office (OF). The subject property currently improved with one (1) existing barn. The remainder of the property is undeveloped, is predominately flat and contains moderate tree coverage throughout the site. The subject property has a Mixed-Use Neighborhood Center Future Land Use designation. It is currently zoned Residential-Single Family (RS). It is also situated within the 2017 Williams Drive Study Area with the intended designation of Small Office/Medium Density Housing. The subject property is adjacent to Residential Single-Family to the east and north, and Office to the west and south. Chair Brashear noted his concern with the staff report criteria of partially complies. He asked if a site plan can be administered on the property with no request for a subdivision plat. Davila- Quintero answered that staff would need to review the configuration of the lot to see if it has legal lot status. That review has not been completed yet, and it is one of the next steps before making a determination. The applicant, Josh Baran addressed the Commission and stated that he is not able to submit site plan info until zoning is approved. The client is trying to determine the type of use. They will seek legal lot determination and are proposing to bring access from Williams Drive, and extend Park Lane to Golden Oaks Road. There will also be a second road through the property. If legal lot determination is not possible, they plan to plat the back and front empty lots as a single lot. Chair Brashear commented that if they are granted office zoning, and if the type of client/business changes, there is no assurance to the neighborhood of what will be there. The uncertainty is a concern. Chair Brasher opened the Public Hearing. Public speaker Randy Howry commented on his concern with Park Lane opening up. He would like to work with the property owner to come up with a plan of action that is acceptable by everyone living in that area. They are concerned with the type of fencing used as well. Public speaker Will Kemper is also concerned with Park Lane being open to thru traffic. He is concerned that a residential street will be open to commercial use and wants to know what residents can do to avoid this. Chair Brashear explained the review process and advised Mr. Kemper to establish communications Page 6 of 147 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 September 17, 2019 with staff to answer Mr. Kemper’s questions. Chair Brashear closed the Public Hearing, and invited the applicant to speak. The applicant, Josh Baran, commented that site plan will be submitted and will come up to P&Z. Commissioner McMichael asked what is on the 2 properties to the north of this property, and how they will be impacted. The applicant indicated that they are empty and the owners were notified of this project request. There was discussion by the Commission regarding the request the roadway extension, and fire code. Several Commission members commented on needing more information before making a decision. Chair Brashear had a question about the Commission’s voting options, and how a denial would affect a subsequent application for a PUD request. Davila-Quintero explained that it is up to City Council to make the final decision. The applicant would need to demonstrate a substantial difference between the requests to not be subject to a waiting period. Motion by Commissioner Bargainer to recommend denial of Item F (2019-12-REZ). Second by Commissioner in training Patterson. Approved (6-1) with Commissioner Newman opposed. G. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone approximately 24.74 acres out of the Antonio Flores Addition Survey, Abstract No. 2356, from the Local Commercial (C-1) district to the High-Density Multi-Family (MF-2) district, for the property generally located at the northeast corner of the N Austin Ave and Stadium Drive intersection (2019-9-REZ) -- Michael Patroski, Planner This item was pulled. H. Discussion Items: - Updates and Announcements (Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director) - Update from other Board and Commission meetings o UDC ▪ Nelson updated the Commission regarding the UDC Committee. Presently they are reviewing the Gateways and providing feedback on Comp Plan efforts. - Questions or comments from Alternate Members about the actions and matters considered on this agenda. o Commissioner Newman had a question about the legislative changes and the UDC changes. o Nelson commented that the UDC will be updated towards the end of year. - Reminder of the October 1, 2019, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in CC Chambers located at 510 W 9th St, starting at 6:00pm. Page 7 of 147 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 September 17, 2019 Motion to adjourn by Commissioner McMichael. Second by Commissioner McCord. Adjournment at 6:56 pm. ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Ercel Brashear, Chair Attest, P&Z Ben Stewart, Secretary Page 8 of 147 City of Georgetown, Texas Planning and Zoning October 1, 2019 S UB J E C T: C ontinued from the S eptember 17, 2019 P lanning & C ommission M eeting: P ublic Hearing and pos s ible ac tion on a request for a S ubdivision Variance to waive the S idewalk C onstruc tion requirement of S ection 12.07.010 of the Unified Development C ode, for the property generally located at 801 E. 2nd S treet, bearing the legal des cription of Lot 1, Bloc k A, Haus er R idge S ubdivis ion (2019-3-WAV) -- Ethan Harwell, P lanner IT E M S UMMARY: Overview of Applicant’s Request: T he applic ant is requesting a waiver from the requirement of S ection 12.07.010 of the Unified Development C ode, which requires a s idewalk to be cons tructed ac ros s the property at 801. E. 2nd S treet. T he s ubjec t property is currently vac ant, and the property owner wis hes to develop it with a new s ingle-family home, thus triggering the sidewalk requirement. S taff’s Analysis: S taff has reviewed the request in ac cordance with the Unified Development C ode (UDC ) and other applicable codes. S taff has determined that the proposed request only partially c omplies with one of the five criteria establis hed in UDC S ec tion 3.22.060 for a S ubdivis ion Varianc e, as outlined in the attached S taff R eport. Public Comments: As required by the Unified Development C ode (UDC ), all property owners and registered neighborhood as s ociations within 300 feet of the subject property were notified of the reques t (17 notic es mailed), a legal notice advertis ing the public hearing was plac ed in the S un News paper (Augus t 4, 2019) and s igns were pos ted on-site. As of the public ation date of this report, s taff has received 2 written comments in favor and none in opposition of the request. F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: None. T he applicant has paid the required application fees . S UB MIT T E D B Y: Ethan Harwell, P lanner AT TAC H ME N T S: Description Type 2019-3-WAV - P&Z Staff Report Cover Memo Exhibit 1 - Location Map Backup Material Exhibit 2 - Letter of Intent Backup Material Exhibit 3 – Concept Plan Backup Material Page 9 of 147 Exhibit 4 – Map Exis ting Sidewalk Conditions from 2015 Sidewalk Masterplan Backup Material Exhibit 5 – Sidewalk Project Priority Map Backup Material Exhibit 6 – 2nd Street Project Summary from 2015 Sidewalk Masterplan Backup Material Exhibit 7 – Public Comments Backup Material Pres entation Pres entation Page 10 of 147 Planning and Zoning Commission Planning Department Staff Report 2019-3-WAV 801 E. 2nd Street Page 1 of 7 Report Date: August 16, 2019 File No: 2019-3-WAV Project Planner: Ethan Harwell, Planner Item Details Project Name: 801 E. 2nd Street Project Location: 801 E. 2nd Street, within City Council district No. 6 Total Acreage: 0.33 acres Legal Description: Lot 1, Block A, Hauser Ridge Subdivision Applicant: Lisa Forsythe & Rick Williamson Property Owner: Lisa Forsythe & Rick Williamson Request: Waiver from the requirement of Section 12.07.010 of the Unified Development Code, which requires a sidewalk to be constructed across the property at 801. E. 2nd Street. Page 11 of 147 Planning Department Staff Report 2019-3-WAV 801 E. 2nd Street Page 2 of 7 Overview of Applicant’s Request The applicant is requesting a waiver from the requirement of Section 12.07.010 of the Unified Development Code, which requires a sidewalk to be constructed across the property at 801. E. 2nd Street. The subject property is currently vacant, and the property owner wishes to develop it with a new single-family home. In their letter of intent (Exhibit 2), the applicant cites the lack of sidewalks on homes in the same subdivision and in the general vicinity as the reasons for their request. Site Information Location: The subject property is located at 801 E. 2nd Street between N. College Street and Holly Street. The site is currently zoned Residential Single-Family (RS) and has a Future Land Use designation of Moderate Density Residential (MDR). Physical Characteristics: The subject property is approximately 0.33 acres and slopes towards a low, vegetated area at the rear of the lot. There are several smaller trees on the buildable area of the property. Page 12 of 147 Planning Department Staff Report 2019-3-WAV 801 E. 2nd Street Page 3 of 7 Background The subject property was created in 2002 as a part of the six lot Hauser Ridge Subdivision. Five of the lots in the subdivision have homes constructed between 2003 and 2005. There is no sidewalk existing around these homes. The current property owners wish to build a new single-family home on the remaining undeveloped lot. Currently, the UDC standards related to sidewalks (Section 12.07.010) require that sidewalks be constructed at the time of the building permit. In 2015, the City adopted the 2015 Sidewalk Master Plan. This plan is meant to guide sidewalk development and policy through the year 2025. The goals and policies of the plan support the policies of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan by encouraging an active, safe pedestrian environment. The plan evaluated existing pedestrian facilities, identified opportunities for future sidewalks, and created a prioritized implementation plan for City investment in new sidewalks. The plan identified E. 2nd Street between Austin Ave. and Holly St. as a Priority 1 Project (Exhibits 5 & 6). This designation was given because of the lack of sidewalks, the medium condition of existing sidewalks (Exhibit 4), and its close proximity and connection to the Downton Overlay District, multiple parks, the trails along the San Gabriel River, and Southwestern University. 2nd Street was also mentioned to have special importance during the public outreach process for the plan. In 2015, the estimated cost of these improvements for the entire length of 2nd Street was $410,000. Recently, the City constructed a six foot sidewalk across VFW Park, approximately 700 feet west of the subject property, and a sidewalk along Holly Street that connects to the Bark Park, approximately 220 feet east of the property. Utilities The subject property is located within the City’s service area for water, wastewater, and electricity. It is anticipated that there is adequate water and wastewater capacity at this time to serve this property by existing capacity. Transportation The subject property has approximately 80 feet of frontage along E. 2nd Street, which is identified as a Major Collector on the Overall Transportation Plan. Approval Criteria According to the UDC, a subdivision variance may be approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Approval requires a super-majority vote by the Commission. At least four (4) of the following factors are required for approval: Page 13 of 147 Planning Department Staff Report 2019-3-WAV 801 E. 2nd Street Page 4 of 7 SUBDIVISION VARIANCE CRITERIA FINDINGS COMMENTS That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to other property in the area or to the City in administering this Code. Partially Complies The installation of a sidewalk on the subject property will contribute to the provision of effective mobility and pedestrian safety along this roadway, even if in the immediate future it will not be part of a larger, useful system. To the east of the site there is a six-foot wide sidewalk along Holly Street (approximately 220 feet away), but the lots between the subject property and Holly St do not have sidewalk. To the west, there is a six-foot wide sidewalk along E. 2nd Street at VFW Park (approximately 700 feet away), but there is no sidewalk on the properties to the west of the subject property to meet it. While the sidewalk would be isolated once constructed, the intent of this regulation is to provide sidewalks as property (re)develops to eventually provide a complete network. Because of this, staff finds that granting of the variance may be detrimental as these properties and the roadway redevelops due to the lack of a safe pedestrian network. That the granting of the variance would not substantially conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of this Code. Does Not Comply The 2030 Comprehensive Plan goals and polices call for a safe pedestrian network as an alternative to automobile usage. Specifically, in policy 1.E.3 of the Land Use Element, the plan promotes safe and friendly pedestrian routes as a key to creating quality neighborhoods. The City’s 2015 Sidewalk Masterplan, a component of the Overall Thoroughfare Plan, follows this policy and seeks to ensure that Georgetown is a “safe, walkable city which accommodates all users.” The Page 14 of 147 Planning Department Staff Report 2019-3-WAV 801 E. 2nd Street Page 5 of 7 SUBDIVISION VARIANCE CRITERIA FINDINGS COMMENTS plan makes recommendations that promote investment in older neighborhoods and places where gaps in the system exist. It also recommends the enforcement the UDC requirements related to sidewalks, so that as many steps are being taken towards building a complete sidewalk network. The Plan identifies the 2nd Street corridor as a Priority 1 Project. This corridor holds special importance due to its proximity to parks, trails, the Downtown Overlay District, and other land uses that generate pedestrian traffic, but at the time of the writing of the plan there were no pedestrian facilities along the corridor. The UDC requires a 6-foot wide sidewalk along this the frontage of this property. However, The UDC does provide additional guidance on the matter in Section 12.07.010.A where it states that infill projects should provide sidewalks where practical, but consideration should be given to the existing conditions of the built and natural environment. This allows the property owner, in collaboration with City staff, to consider alternative locations and design for the required sidewalk. In reviewing the existing conditions of the site, staff finds that a sidewalk along this roadway is feasible. In addition, Section 12.07.010 states that some justifications for the variance may include the location of the proposed facilities in relationship to the existing and planned pedestrian network, the need for the facility, Page 15 of 147 Planning Department Staff Report 2019-3-WAV 801 E. 2nd Street Page 6 of 7 SUBDIVISION VARIANCE CRITERIA FINDINGS COMMENTS and topography/natural features. The Land Use Element of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan promotes complete, pedestrian oriented, streets throughout its policies. Thus, waiving the sidewalk requirement would be in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and purpose of the UDC. That the conditions that create the need for the variance do not generally apply to other property in the vicinity. Does Not Comply There are other undeveloped residential lots in the area that do not have any existing sidewalks. As these properties (re)develop, the UDC’s sidewalk requirement would apply. That application of a provision of this Code will render subdivision of the land impossible. Does Not Comply The subject property is already a platted lot and does not possess sufficient street frontage to be subdivided further. In addition, all properties are required to provide a sidewalk at time of development, and would not render subdivision of the land impossible. Where the literal enforcement of these regulations would result in an unnecessary hardship. Does Not Comply The enforcement of these regulations would not result in a hardship. The property could still be developed in accordance with the property owner’s wishes and as permitted by the UDC. Summary: Overall, Staff finds that the request only partially complies with one of the approval criteria. The approval of the waiver would not support a safe pedestrian environment and would not be consistent with the policies and recommendations of the 2030 Compressive Plan or the Sidewalk Master Plan. Public Notification As required by the Unified Development Code (UDC), all property owners within 300 feet of the subject property were notified of the request (17 notices mailed), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun Newspaper (August 4, 2019) and signs were posted on-site. As of the publication date of this report, staff has received two written comments in favor (Exhibit 7) and no written Page 16 of 147 Planning Department Staff Report 2019-3-WAV 801 E. 2nd Street Page 7 of 7 comments in opposition of the request. Motion When making a motion to approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the variance request, the Planning and Zoning Commission must identify and recite each factor that the Commission has found to have been met, or not met (in the event of a disapproval). Attachments WAV-2018-003 – P&Z Staff Report Exhibit 1 – Location Map Exhibit 2 – Letter of Intent Exhibit 3 – Concept Plan Exhibit 4 – Map Existing Sidewalk Conditions from 2015 Sidewalk Masterplan Exhibit 5 – Sidewalk Project Priority Map Exhibit 6 – 2nd Street Project Summary from 2015 Sidewalk Masterplan Exhibit 7 – Public Comments Presentation Page 17 of 147 E 7TH S T EL M S T ROCK ST H O L L Y S T E 5TH S T E 4TH S T S MAIN S T SCENIC DR WE S T S T E 2ND ST E 6TH ST ASH ST S IH 35 NB NCOLLEGE ST W 8TH ST S A U S TI N AVE W 10TH S T S MY RTLE S T S CHUR CH ST W 9TH S T PINE ST S CO LLEG E ST S IH 35 SB W 6 TH S T MAP LE S T W 4 TH S T S IH 35 FWY NBS IH 35 FWY SB FOREST ST T H O M A S C T E 3RD ST W 7TH ST N AUSTIN AVE W 3RD ST ENTR 261 NB E 11TH S T E 10TH S T WALNUT ST EXIT 261 S B E U N I V E R S I T Y A V E SOUT H W ESTERNBLVD EMORROW ST W L W A L D E N D R N CHURCH S T N M Y R T L E S T E VA L L EY ST E 8 T H S T S M I T H C R E E K R D W M OR ROW ST W 5TH ST W E S L E Y A N D R L O W E R P A R K RD P I R A T E D R N MA IN ST C H A M B E R W A Y SO ULE DR S E R VI C E R D W 11TH ST WILLIAMS DR B LUE HOLE PARK RD P I R A T E C V WSPR I N G S T B R E N D O N L E E L N J O H N C A R T E R D R W 2 N D S T RIV E R SID E D R E 9 T H S T WILLIAMSDR T N NB RUCKE R ST M C K E N Z I E D R R E T R E A T P L O L I V E S T E 9TH 1/2 ST SAN G A B R I E L VIL L A G E BLV D TI N B A R N A LY W 9TH ST E 9 T H S T H O L L Y S T E 10TH ST E 9TH ST E 8TH S T E 8 T H S T W 5 T H S T E 11TH ST PINE S T E 3RD S T FORE S T S T W 2ND ST 2019-3-WAVExhibit #1 Coordinate System: Texas State Plane/Central Zone/NAD 83/US FeetCartographic Data For General Planning Purposes Only ¯ Location Map LegendSiteParcelsCity LimitsGeorgetown ETJ 0 500 1,000Fee t Page 18 of 147 Letter of Intent Subject – 801 E. 2nd Street, Georgetown, TX 78626 / Owners – Lisa Forsythe & Rick Williamson Request for a subdivision variance to waive the requirement to construct the sidewalk for new build residential home in Old Town 1. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to other property in the area or to the City in administering this Code. ANSWER- Granting this variance will not be detrimental to the public health, as the public already uses the sides of the street for passing along every lot in our plated community. And to our knowledge, no pedestrian has ever been involved in a traffic accident or been struck by a passing vehicle in the history of our platted community. What is detrimental to the public health in our platted community is the city’s lack of completing the construction of East 2nd street beyond College Street, which was specifically itemized in the special City Bond ballet several years ago and which specially included ALL of East 2nd Street! However, it has never been completed beyond College Street! Consequently, the poorly constructed 2nd Street extension up to S. Holly Street is not even a legal roadway. It is too narrow just beyond our platted community, and without yellow center lines or white edge-to-edge lines all up and down this 3-block section. 2. That the granting of the variance would not substantially conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and the purpose of this Code. ANSWER- Granting this variance would not conflict with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, as we already explored any such conflict over two years ago through the Georgetown Planning Department, when seeking to acquire the City’s abandoned Pine Street extension that ajoins our property on the west side of our lot. The City Council approved our acquiring that land only after it first explored any other use the City might have had in mind for it. There was none. 3. Conditions that create the need for the variance do not generally apply to other property in the vicinity. ANSWER- Not only do they not apply to the other five lots in our platted community since it was created in 2002, none of the other home owners, including the home we now live at within this platted community, have ever been approached by the city to build sidewalks. So why should we be the lone property in our community required to have a sidewalk. 4. That application of a provision of this Code will render subdivision of the land impossible. Page 19 of 147 ANSWER- Does not apply as our platted community has been fully sub-divided and platted since 2002. 5. Where the literal enforcement of these regulations would result in an unnecessary hardship. ANSWER- We are being unfairly singled out as the only property in our platted sub-division required to have a sidewalk. Consequently, since no other homeowners in our platted community considered them necessary, we feel obligated to conform to their uniformity of no sidewalks. To do otherwise would be in conflict with the uniformity this City appears to most highly value. Furthermore, it only seems reasonable to allow the city to review the need for sidewalks in our platted community when the extension, widening and proper lane-marking of E. 2nd Street is done, as called for in the previous Bond Election documentation. Page 20 of 147 LIVING SQUARE FOOTAGE TOTAL LIVING 2597 SQ FT TOTAL SLAB SQUARE FOOTAGE TOTAL SLAB 3556 SQ FT SLAB COVERAGE 24.60% TOTAL IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE SQUARE FOOTAGE TOTAL IMPERVIOUS 4123 SQ FT TOTAL COVERAGE 28.52% MASONRY PERCENTAGE TOTAL MASONRY 96% C 20 6 6 02 6 1 1 A NORTH &$ 01 / 2 3 / 1 9 DW C 1/ 8 ' ' = 1 ' - 0 ' ' 05 / 1 7 / 1 9 MUST COMPLY WITH THE 2012 IRC, COG UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, 2014 NEC & CITY OF GEORGETOWN ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE 2014-67 Must comply with water conservation ordinance 2014-023 Must comply with COG Construction Driveway Standards Landscaping must comply with City of Georgetown Unified Development Code Section 8.03 Required Trees cannot be planted in PUE per section/ROW section 12.04.020 and 13.03 of COG UDC All Heritage Trees require a pruning permit. Please contact Urban Forester for more info and to obtain a permit Five (5) foot sidewalk is required along street per section 12.04 of COG UDC Fences must comply with section 8.07.020 and 8.07.040 of the COG UDC Must comply with all Plat notes All Backflow reports must be uploaded to www.vepollc.com Inspections must be requested by 3PM for next business day inspection*in most cases PerPlatNote#7:abackflow prevention device must be installed at each water meter due to the location of the sanitary easement. 6-foot sidewalk Page 21 of 147 E 3 R D ST E 2 N D ST HOLLY ST P I N E ST N CO L L EG E S T WA L N U T S TS CO L LE GE S T WIN DRID GE VILLA GE CV Coordinate System: Texas State Plane/Central Zone/NAD 83/US FeetCartographic Data For General Planning Purposes Only ¯ Aerial - Sidewalks 2015 2019-3-WAV LegendSiteCity Limits 0 250 500Feet Page 22 of 147 E 3 R D ST E 2 N D ST HOLLY ST P I N E ST N CO L L EG E S T WA L N U T S TS CO L LE GE S T WIN DRID GE VILLA GE CV Coordinate System: Texas State Plane/Central Zone/NAD 83/US FeetCartographic Data For General Planning Purposes Only ¯ Aerial - Sidewalk Master Plan Priority Projects 2015 2019-3-WAV LegendSiteCity Limits 0 250 500Feet Page 23 of 147 FINAL REPORT 25March 2015 Preliminary Costs Description Estimated Quantity New Sidewalk 3,000 LF New Curb Ramps 10 EA Sidewalk Repairs 0 LF Curb Ramp Repairs 1 EA Total $410,000 Notable Elements ●Connection to Downtown Overlay District ●VFW Park ●Bark Park ●San Gabriel River Trail ●McMaster Athletic Complex ●Public Priorities ●Parks and Recreation Priorities 2nd Street Excellent Good Passable Limited Failure Failing No Sidewalk Trail Downtown District Project Area LEGEND Page 24 of 147 Page 25 of 147 Page 26 of 147 801 E. 2nd Street 2019-3-WAV Planning & Zoning Commission October 1, 2019 Page 27 of 147 Item Under Consideration 2019-3-WAV •A Subdivision Variance to waive the requirement of Section 12.07.010 of the UDC, which requires a sidewalk to be constructed across the property at 801. E. 2nd Street. Page 28 of 147 Location Map VFW Park Bark Park Suddenlink Office McMaster Athletic Complex Trail Access Page 29 of 147 Background •Site has been undeveloped since it was created in 2002. •Sidewalk is required with new single-family homes. 6-foot wide sidewalk is required along Major Collector Roads •Some existing sidewalks in the area, none on this block •Priority 1 Project in the Sidewalk Masterplan Page 30 of 147 Facing Holly Street Facing College Street Context Page 31 of 147 Plot Plan 6’ Sidewalk in ROW Page 32 of 147 2015 Existing Conditions No SidewalkGood Excellent Passable Page 33 of 147 Priority 1 Projects Priority 1 Project Page 34 of 147 Priority 1 Project •Parks and Recreation •VFW Park •Bark Park •San Gabriel River Trails •McMaster Athletic Complex •Connection to Downtown Overlay District, Southwestern University 6’ Sidewalk along VFW Park to College St. Page 35 of 147 Policy Guidance •2030 Plan Policy 1.B: Promote more walkable neighborhoods within appropriate infill locations. •Encourage pedestrian facilities and context sensitive streetscapes. •2015 Sidewalk Master Plan recommends leveraging UDC sidewalk construction requirements to help fill in gaps in the sidewalk system. •UDC Justifications (12.07.010.E)for the variance include, but are not limited to: •Location of the facility in relation to the existing or planned pedestrian network •the need for the facility •topography/natural features Page 36 of 147 Approval Criteria –UDC Section 3.22.060 Criteria for Subdivision Variance Complies Partially Complies Does Not Comply That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to other property in the area or to the City in administering this Code. X That the granting of the variance would not substantially conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of this Code. X That the conditions that create the need for the variance do not generally apply to other property in the vicinity. X That application of a provision of this Code will render subdivision of the land impossible.X Where literal enforcement of these regulations would result in an unnecessary hardship.X Page 37 of 147 Public Notifications •17 property owners within the 300’ buffer •Notice in Sun News on August 4th •Signs posted on the property •2 written comments in Favor Page 38 of 147 Summary •Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Subdivision Variance to waive the Sidewalk Construction requirement of Section 12.07.010 of the Unified Development Code, for the property generally located at 801 E. 2nd Street, bearing the legal description of Lot 1, Block A, Hauser Ridge Subdivision (2019-3-WAV ) •Per UDC Section 3.22.050, a Subdivision Variance may be approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved by the Planning & Zoning Commission with a super majority vote. •The motion should also include findings of how it either met/did not meet each of the criteria. Page 39 of 147 City of Georgetown, Texas Planning and Zoning October 1, 2019 S UB J E C T: P ublic Hearing and pos s ible ac tion on a request for a R eplat of Lots 57 and 58, S ec tion 1 of the Logan R anc h S ubdivis ion, also being 9.96 acres of the William R oberts S urvey, Abs trac t No. 524, loc ated at 138-150 Logan R anc h R oad, to be known as Mountain Laurel S enior Living -- C helsea Irby, S enior P lanner. IT E M S UMMARY: Overview of Applicant's Request: T he applic ant is propos ing two re-s ubdivide two platted into lots into four lots in the ET J. S taff Analysis: S taff has reviewed the reques t in acc o rd anc e with the Unified Develo p ment C ode (UDC ) and other applicable c odes . S taff has d etermined that the proposed reques t c omplies with the criteria es tablished in UDC C hapter 3.08.080.D for a R eplat, as outlined in the attac hed s taff report. Public Comments: As req uired by the Unified Develo p ment C ode, all property owners within a 200-foot radius of the s ubjec t property and within the s ub d ivis ion were no tified o f the R ep lat req ues t (23 notices), a legal notice advertis ing the pub lic hearing was plac ed in the S un Newspaper (S eptemb er 15, 2019) and signs were pos ted o n-site. To date, s taff has rec eived zero (0) written c omments in favo r, and s even (7) in opposition to the reques t. F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: None. T he applicant has paid all required fees . S UB MIT T E D B Y: C helsea Irby, S enior P lanner AT TAC H ME N T S: Description Type 2019-16-FP - P&Z Staff Report Cover Memo Exhibit 1 - Location Map Backup Material Exhibit 2 - Replat Backup Material Exhibit 3 - Public Comments Backup Material P&Z Pres entation Pres entation Page 40 of 147 Planning and Zoning Commission Planning Department Staff Report 2019-16-FP Mountain Laurel Senior Living Page 1 of 4 Report Date: September 27, 2019 Case No: 2019-16-FP Project Planner: Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner Item Details Project Name: Mountain Laurel Senior Living Project Location: 138-150 Logan Ranch Road, within the extraterritorial jurisdiction. Total Acreage: 9.96 Legal Description: Lot 57 and 58, Section 1 of the Logan Ranch Subdivision, described as 9.69 acres out of the William Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 254 Applicant: Texas Land Surveying c/o James Barker Property Owner: Aaron Castillo Request: Approval of a Replat for the Mountain Laurel Senior Living Subdivision Case History: This is the first public hearing of this request. Location Map Page 41 of 147 Planning Department Staff Report 2019-16-FP Mountain Laurel Senior Living Page 2 of 4 Plat Summary Residential Lots: 4 Total Lots: 4 Site Information The subject property is located within the Logan Ranch Subdivision, which is northeast of Williams Drive and Shell Road. The subject property is located in the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) and has a Future Land Use Designation of Low Density Residential (LDR) and Moderation Density Residential (MDR). Physical and Natural Features: The subject property is undeveloped, flat, and has heavy tree cover. There are no other notable physical or natural features. Utilities The subject property is located within the City’s service area for water and electric. The subject property is served by septic since it is not within the City limits. It is anticipated that there is adequate capacity to serve the subject property at this time. Transportation The subject property has approximately 750’ of frontage on Logan Ranch Road, which is a residential roadway maintained by Williamson County. No new roadways are proposed with the Replat. Parkland Dedication Parkland Dedication is not required for four lots or less. Intergovernmental and Interdepartmental Review The proposed Replat was reviewed by the applicable City departments and Williamson County. Subdivision Plats are reviewed to ensure consistency with minimum lot size, impervious cover, streets and connectivity, and utility improvement requirements, among other. All technical review comments have been addressed by the Applicant. Approval Criteria Staff has reviewed the proposed request and has found that it complies with the criteria established in UDC Chapter 3.08.080.D for a Replat, as outlined below: APPROVAL CRITERIA FINDINGS STAFF COMMENTS a. The Replat is acceptable for consideration, meaning the application is complete and the information contained within the application is correct and sufficient to allow adequate consideration and Complies The Plat has been deemed acceptable and complete for consideration. Page 42 of 147 Planning Department Staff Report 2019-16-FP Mountain Laurel Senior Living Page 3 of 4 APPROVAL CRITERIA FINDINGS STAFF COMMENTS final action. b. The plat meets or exceeds the requirements of this Unified Development Code and any applicable State or local laws Complies The proposed Replat meets all applicable technical requirements of the UDC pertaining to streets, sidewalks, utilities, and parkland. c. The plat is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and any other adopted plans as they relate to: i. The City's current and future streets, sidewalks, alleys, parks, playgrounds, and public utility facilities; and ii. The extension, improvement, or widening of City roads, taking into account access to and extension of sewer and water mains and the instrumentality of public utilities. Complies The proposed Replat is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as it meets all applicable technical requirements of the UDC pertaining to streets, sidewalks, utilities, and parkland. d. The plat meets any subdivision design and improvement standards adopted by the City pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 212.002 or § 212.044, governing plats and subdivision of land within the City's jurisdiction to promote the health, safety, morals, or general welfare of the City and the safe, orderly, and healthful development of the City. Complies The proposed Replat meets all applicable technical requirements of the UDC adopted pursuant to Sections 212.002 and 212.044 of the Texas Local Government Code to promote the health, safety, morals, or general welfare of the City and the safe, orderly, and healthful development of the City, including but not limited to Chapter 6, Residential Development Standards, Chapter 7, Non- Residential Development Standards, Chapter 12, Pedestrian and Vehicle Circulation, and Chapter 13, Infrastructure and Public Improvements of the UDC. e. The tract of land subject to the application is adequately served by public improvements and infrastructure. Complies The subject property will be adequately served by public improvements and infrastructure. f. A Subdivision Variance may be requested as a companion application to the consideration of a Replat, according to the provisions detailed in Section 3.22 of the UDC. N/A No Subdivision Variance is being requested as part of this Replat. Page 43 of 147 Planning Department Staff Report 2019-16-FP Mountain Laurel Senior Living Page 4 of 4 APPROVAL CRITERIA FINDINGS STAFF COMMENTS The Subdivision Variance and the Replat shall be required to be approved by P&Z. g. A Replat may not amend or remove any covenants or restrictions and is controlling over the preceding plat. Complies The proposed Replat does not amend or remove any covenants or restrictions and is controlling over the preceding plat. Public Notification As required by the Unified Development Code, all property owners within a 200-foot radius of the subject property and within the subdivision were notified of the Replat request (23 notices), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun Newspaper (September 15, 2019) and signs were posted on-site. To date, staff has received zero (0) written comments in favor, and six (6) in opposition to the request (Exhibit 3). Attachments Exhibit 1 – Location Map Exhibit 2 – Mountain Laurel Senior Living Replat Exhibit 3 – Public Comments Page 44 of 147 §¨¦35 D el W e b b B l v d D el WebbBlvd WilliamsDr WilliamsDr Lake w ay Dr Lakeway D r DB W o o d R d Booty'sCrossingRd Shell Rd ShellRd S h ell R d N Austin Ave ¬«1 9 5 S eren a da D r Lake w ay Dr AirportRd NLakewoo d s D r S e d r o T rl 2019-16-FPExhibit #1 Coordinate System: Texas State Plane/Central Zone/NAD 83/US FeetCartographic Data For General Planning Purposes Only ¯ Location Map LegendSiteParcelsCity LimitsGeorgetown ETJ 0 0.5 1Mi Page 45 of 147 N IF THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE RED STAMPED SEAL OF THE UNDERSIGNED SURVEYOR, IT IS AN UNAUTHORIZED/ILLEGAL COPY. TEXAS LAND SURVEYING, INC. ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FROM THE USE OF ANY UNAUTHORIZED/ILLEGAL DOCUMENT. Texas Land Surveying, Inc. Page 46 of 147 IF THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE RED STAMPED SEAL OF THE UNDERSIGNED SURVEYOR, IT IS AN UNAUTHORIZED/ILLEGAL COPY. TEXAS LAND SURVEYING, INC. ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FROM THE USE OF ANY UNAUTHORIZED/ILLEGAL DOCUMENT. Texas Land Surveying, Inc. Page 47 of 147 1 Chelsea Irby From: Sent:Monday, September 16, 2019 11:53 AM To:Ethan Harwell; Chelsea Irby; WEB_Planning Cc:David Morgan Subject:[EXTERNAL] Assisted living proposal on Logan Ranch Road [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Dear Officials, I have been a resident of Logan Ranch Road for over 30 years. When we built here you could not see another house from our home. We invested deeply in this property and subdivision along with supporting the Georgetown community and school district. We are entirely perplexed that a proposed development from an outside corporation is considering an assisted living/memory care facility in the midst of 3+ single family subdivisions. Yes, our restrictions may have expired however common sense should prevail. We would need road improvements to safely allow EMS, fire trucks and the sheriff’s department to maneuver our narrow road. There is overwhelming opposition against this from Logan Ranch, Logan Plateau, Berry Creek and nearby Serenada residents. I have fully enjoyed raising my family in this “country” atmosphere with friendly neighbors, wildlife, gardens and horses. It is discouraging that now I may have to have greater concern with my grandchildren playing in the area their parents and grandparents felt was ideal. Yes, the largest investment people make is their homestead and my neighbors and I are asking for help to protect our lifestyle and property. Please show some integrity for the residents that will be affected if this senior center is allowed within Georgetown’s known subdivisions. Some mistakes by city and school officials can, and have, adversely affected our community in the past and may for years to come. Thank you, Gayle Elsasser 313 Logan Ranch Road Page 48 of 147 Page 49 of 147 Page 50 of 147 Page 51 of 147 Page 52 of 147 Page 53 of 147 Page 54 of 147 1 Chelsea Irby From:Brandy Heinrich Sent:Tuesday, September 17, 2019 11:12 AM To:Chelsea Irby Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Project 2019-16-FP, 138-150 Logan Ranch Road Hi Chelsea,  Looks like this one in yours.     Thank you,  Brandy Heinrich  Development Account Specialist  Planning Department  512‐930‐3576  planning@georgetown.org          ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐     Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 10:06 AM  To: WEB_Planning <planning@georgetown.org>  Subject: [EXTERNAL] Project 2019‐16‐FP, 138‐150 Logan Ranch Road    [EXTERNAL EMAIL]    Dear City Commissioners:      I would like to strongly object to the above referenced project proposed on Logan Ranch Road.  Logan Ranch Road is a  rural thru‐way that supports many single family homes and families, some families have small children that ride their  bikes in the road way.  Our road does not even have a painted strip running down the middle to separate the cars.    Logan Ranch Road attracts joggers, bicycle enthusiasts, dog walkers to name a few daily exercisers, that add to the  normal traffic. We have noticed with the additional traffic that we already experience, that the vehicle speed has  increased.  Cars used to slow down when they saw anyone walking or jogging in the road way.    We also a a very large population of deer, rabbits, foxes, road runners and many other species of native Texas critters  that would be at risk.  Please take into accounts these concerns.      Regards,      Diane L. Wilkie    Resident of Logan Ranch Road since 1991.  Page 55 of 147 2   302 Logan Ranch Road    Georgetown, TX 78628    Page 56 of 147 Page 57 of 147 Page 58 of 147 Page 59 of 147 Page 60 of 147 Page 61 of 147 Page 62 of 147 Page 63 of 147 Page 64 of 147 Page 65 of 147 Page 66 of 147 Mountain Laurel Senior Living Replat Planning & Zoning Commission October 1, 2019 Page 67 of 147 Item Under Consideration •2019-16-FP -Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Replat of Lot 57 and 58, Section 1 of the Logan Ranch Subdivision, 9.96 acres of the William Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 254, located at 138- 150 Logan Ranch Road, to be known as Mountain Laurel Senior Living Page 68 of 147 Williams Drive & Shell Road Page 69 of 147 Page 70 of 147 Summary •Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Replat of Lot 57 and 58, Section 1 of the Logan Ranch Subdivision, 9.96 acres of the William Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 254, located at 138-150 Logan Ranch Road, to be known as Mountain Laurel Senior Living (2019-16-FP) –Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner Page 71 of 147 City of Georgetown, Texas Planning and Zoning October 1, 2019 S UB J E C T: P ublic Hearing and pos s ible ac tion on a request to rezone an approximately 0.79-ac re tract of land out of the J.B. P uls ifer S urvey, Abs trac t No.498, als o know as the O rville P erry S urvey, Abstract No. 10, from the Agric ulture (AG ) to O ffic e (O F ) zoning district, for the property generally loc ated at 1340 W Univers ity Ave (2019-6-R EZ) -- Michael P atros ki, P lanner IT E M S UMMARY: Overview of the Applicant's Request: T he subject property is part of a larger tract of land that has two zoning districts : O ffice (O F ) on the s outhern portion along W Univers ity Ave, and Agric ulture (AG ) on the norther portion. T he applicant is requesting to rezone the Agriculture (AG ) zoned property to O ffic e (O F ) to make the whole property cons is tent with the same zoning dis tric t. S taff Analysis: S taff has reviewed the request in ac cordance with the Unified Development C ode (UDC ) and other applicable codes. S taff has determined that the proposed request meets the criteria establis hed in UDC S ection 3.06.030 for a Zoning Map Amendment, as outlined in the attac hed S taff R eport. Public Notification: As required by the Unified D evelopment Code, all property owners and registered neighborhood associations within a 300-foot radius of the subject property were notified of the Z oning Map Amendment request (9 notices), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the S un Newspaper on S eptember 15, 2019 and signs were posted on-site. To date, staff has received 44 written comments objecting the request. F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: None. T he applicant has paid the required application fees . S UB MIT T E D B Y: Mic hael P atroski AT TAC H ME N T S: Description Type 2019-6-REZ - P&Z Staff Report Cover Memo Exhibit 1-Location Map Backup Material Exhibit 2-Future Land Use Map Backup Material Exhibit 3- Zoning Map Backup Material Exhibit 4-Design and development s tandards of the OF Zoning Backup Material Page 72 of 147 districts Exhibit 5- Letter of Intent Backup Material Exhibit 6 - Public Comments Backup Material Pres entation Pres entation Page 73 of 147 Planning and Zoning Commission Planning Department Staff Report 2019-6-REZ Hwy 29 MOB Page 1 of 9 Report Date: September 27, 2019 Case No: 2019-6-REZ Project Planner: Michael Patroski, Planner Item Details Project Name: Highway 29 MOB Project Location: 1340 W University Ave, within City Council district No. 2. Total Acreage: 0.79 acres Legal Description: 0.79 acres out of the Joseph B. Pulsifer Survey, Abstract No. 498 Applicant: Pape-Dawson, c/o Brent Tuley Property Owner: NSJS Limited Partnership, c/o Ginger Townley. Request: The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property from Agricultural (AG) to Office (OF). Case History: This case was first scheduled for the August 6, 2019 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. However, the applicant submitted a request to postpone the case to meet with the surrounding neighbors. This is the first public hearing of this request. Page 74 of 147 Planning Department Staff Report 2019-6-REZ Hwy 29 MOB Page 2 of 9 Overview of Applicant’s Request The subject property is part of a larger tract of land that has two zoning districts: Office (OF) on the southern portion along W University Ave, and Agriculture (AG) on the northern portion. The applicant is requesting to rezone the Agricultural (AG) zoned portion of the property to Office (OF) to match the southern portion of the property that is currently zoned Office (OF). Site Information Location: The subject property is located at 1340 W. University Ave. This property is located approximately 240 feet northwest of the W. University Ave and River Chase Blvd intersection. Physical and Natural Features: The subject property is currently vacant with moderate density tree coverage throughout the eastern and southern portion of the property. Future Land Use and Zoning Designations: The subject property borders on the Low Density Residential and Regional Commerical Future Land Use designation. The northern portion of the property is zoned Agricultureal (AG), while the southern portion of the property is zoned Office (OF). The subject property is also part of the Scenic-Natural Gateway Overlay district. Surrounding Properties: The subject portion of the property is located west of River Chase Blvd. The remaining 1.22 acres of the property to the south is zoned Office (OF) with frontage along W. Univeristy Ave. Adjacent uses include the River Chase residnetial subdivison to the north, commercial uses to the east across River Chase Blvd (currently under construction), vacant Residential Single-Family (RS) zoned property to the west, and First Baptist Church to the south across W. Unviersity Ave. Additionally, subject property is west of the Wolf Ranch Town Center development, a regional commercial project that includes anchor retail stores, restaurants and small pad sites, and north and west of the Wolf Ranch Hillwood development that includes commercial, multi-family and single-family residential uses. The development trend for this area displays a consentration of non-residential development along the major arterial roadways. The current zoning, Future Land Use designation, and existing uses of the adjacent properties to the north, south, east and west are outlined in the table below: Page 75 of 147 Planning Department Staff Report 2019-6-REZ Hwy 29 MOB Page 3 of 9 DIRECTION ZONING DISTRICT FUTURE LAND USE EXISTING USE North Residential Single- Family (RS) Low Density Residential (LDR) Residential Homes South Office (OF)- remaining portion of property, and Residential Single- Family (RS) across W. University Ave Low Density Residential (LDR) Regional Commercial (RC), and Institutional across W. University Ave First Baptist Church East General Commercial (C-1) Regional Commercial (RC) Vacant, proposed development is/Senior Living/Assisted Living Facility West Residential Single- Family (RS) Low Density Residential (LDR) Vacant Property History: The subject property was annexed into the city in 2008 with the designated zoning of Agriculture (AG). The southern portion of the property was annexed into the city in 1986 with the designated zoning of Residential Signle-Family. The southern portion of the property was later rezoned in 1998 to Office (OF). Academy Sports First Baptist Church River Chase Subdivision DB Woods Road Page 76 of 147 Planning Department Staff Report 2019-6-REZ Hwy 29 MOB Page 4 of 9 Comprehensive Plan Guidance Future Land Use Map: Low-Density Residential The Low Density Residential Future Land Use category includes the city’s predominantly single-family neighborhoods that can be accommodated at a density between 1.1 and 3 dwelling units per gross acre. Conservation subdivisions are also encouraged in this land use district. Modifications to development standards applicable to this category could address minimum open space requirements, public facility impacts, and greater roadway connectivity. This category may also support complementary non-residential uses along arterial roadways such as neighborhood-serving retail, office, institutional, and civic uses, although such uses may not be depicted on the Future Land Use Map. Standards should be established to maximize compatibility of these uses with adjacent land uses, minimize traffic congestion and overloading of public infrastructure, and also ensure a high standard of site, landscape, and architectural design. Regional Commercial: The Regional Commercial Future land use category applies to large concentrations of commercial uses that serve or draw a regional market, such as major shopping centers, stand-alone big-box retail, tourist attractions and supporting accommodations, and automobile-oriented commercial uses that rely on convenient access from major transportation routes and highway interchanges. Such properties are often configured in a manner or located in areas that may not be suitable for the introduction of mixed - uses. Page 77 of 147 Planning Department Staff Report 2019-6-REZ Hwy 29 MOB Page 5 of 9 Growth Tier: Tier 1A Tie 1A is the portion of the city where infrastructure systems are in place, or can be economically provided, and where the bulk of the city’s growth should be guided over the near term. Within Tier 1A, the city is called on to conduct assessments of public facility conditions and capacities, and to prioritize short and long-term capital investments so as to ensure that infrastructure capacity is sufficient to serve development intensities as indicated on the Future Land Use Map and in the zoning districts. Utilities The subject property is located within the City’s service area for water and wastewater; and the Georgetown and Oncor dual service area for electric. It is anticipated that there is water and wastewater capacity to serve the subject property at this time. A Utility Evaluation may be required at time of Site Development Plan to determine capacity and any necessary utility improvements Transportation The portion of the subject property requesting to be rezoned has road frontage along River Chase Blvd, one block north from the W. University Ave intersection. However as this portion is part of a larger tract of land, access to the portion subject to this request is available from W Univeristy Ave, which is classified as an existing Major Arterial in the City’s Overall Thoroughfare Plan. Arterial sreets provide traffic movement through and between different areas within the city and access to adjacent land uses. FUTURE LAND USE MAP Page 78 of 147 Planning Department Staff Report 2019-6-REZ Hwy 29 MOB Page 6 of 9 Access is more controllable because driveway spacing requirements are much greater and, if safety dictates, overall access can be limited to specific turning movements. Major arterials connect major traffic generators and land use connections, and serve much larger traffic volumes over greater distances. River Chase Blvd is identified as a Local Street. Proposed Zoning District The Office District (OF) is intended to provide a location for offices and related uses. The uses allowed have relatively low traffic generation. Small areas of the OF District may be appropriate adjacent to most residential uses and as a transition between residential areas and commercial areas. Because of this, the Office zoning district is generally considered a transition zoning to facilitate the ordered development from intense commercial uses to residential. Some of the permitted uses allowed by right in this district include; Diagnostic Center, Home Health care Services, Medical Office, Dental Office, General Office, Personal Services, Dry Cleaning Services, Printing/Mailing Services, Banking/Financial Services, Commercial Document Storage, Emergency Services Station, Governmental/Post Office, Library/Museum, Social Service Facility, Natural Preserve, Parking Lot , Park-n-Ride, ad utilities (minor, intermediate, major) . Other uses such as restaurant, data center, business/trade school, day care, church, heliport, farmers marke t among others are permitted subject to specific design limitations. Certain land uses, including Hotel, Medical Complex, Surgery Center, and Integrated Office Center require a Special Use Permit (SUP). Exhibit 4 contains a comprehensive list of OF district permitted uses and development standards. Intergovernmental and Interdepartmental Review The proposed rezoning request was reviewed by all applicable City Departments to determine the appropriateness of the requested zoning on the subject property. No comments were issued regarding the zoning request. Approval Criteria Staff has reviewed the proposed rezoning request and has found that it complies with the criteria established in UDC Section 3.06.030 for a Zoning Map Amendment, as outlined below: APPROVAL CRITERIA FINDINGS STAFF COMMENTS 1. The application is complete and the information contained within the application is sufficient and correct enough to allow adequate review and final action. Complies An application must provide the necessary information to review and make a knowledgeable decision in order for staff to schedule an application for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. This application was reviewed by staff and deemed to be complete. 2. The zoning change is consistent with the Complies The subject property has the predominant Future Land Use Page 79 of 147 Planning Department Staff Report 2019-6-REZ Hwy 29 MOB Page 7 of 9 APPROVAL CRITERIA FINDINGS STAFF COMMENTS Comprehensive Plan. Designation of Low Density Residential. This category supports non-residential uses along arterial roadways. With this portion being part of a larger tract that fronts the W University Ave major arterial, the requested Office (OF) district meets the purpose and intent of this land use category. In addition, the Office (OF) district on the entire property will serve as a transition from the major roadway to the residential neighborhood to the north consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. As previously mentioned, the adjacent property to the east is currently zoned General Commercial (C-3) and is developing multiple commercial projects, including retail and assisted living facility uses. With larger scale development directly across the street of the subject portion, it stands to reason that the rezoning of the property would bring conformity to the site and display consistent development trends along the major arterial. Focusing non-residential development along major roadways and providing a transition into Residentially zoned property is encouraged and achieved through the Office (OF) zoning district. 3. The zoning change promotes the health, safety or general welfare of the City and the safe orderly, and healthful development of the City. Complies The requested Office (OF) zoning district would not adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of the City. The southern portion of the property is zoned Office (OF) and the portion subject to this request is located along an existing roadway with available access from two roadways. The request is to designate the entire property with the same zoning district so it may be Page 80 of 147 Planning Department Staff Report 2019-6-REZ Hwy 29 MOB Page 8 of 9 APPROVAL CRITERIA FINDINGS STAFF COMMENTS developed cohesively. In addition, as previously stated, the Office (OF) zoning district is often considered a transition zoning to facilitate the orderly development from intense commercial uses to residential. 4. The zoning change is compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood. Complies The proposed Office (OF) district is compatible with the surrounding zoning districts and uses as this district has been considered appropriate next to residential and a good transition between different of incompatible zoning districts. If this portion of the property were to be rezoned, the subject property would confirm to the adjacent portion to the south. 5. The property to be rezoned is suitable for uses permitted by the District that would be applied by the proposed amendment. Complies The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property to Office (OF), which is currently vacant. The subject property is 0.79 acres with approximately 150 feet of street frontage along River Chase Blvd, and is part of a larger 1.9 acre tract that also has frontage along W. University Ave. Should the rezoning request be approved, office uses at this location would be suitable and obtainable due to its size and location. Based on the findings listed above, staff finds that the requested Office (OF) zoning district complies with the approval criteria for a Zoning Map Amendment. The subject property is located between a major arterial that has developed with intense commercial uses and a residential neighborhood. This district, should it be approved, will provide a good transition in uses and zoning from this roadway and the ore intense commercial uses along this corridor and the residential neighborhood to the north. In addition, the proposed zoning district would allow the entire property to be developed with the same zoning designation. Meetings Schedule October 1, 2019 – Planning and Zoning Commission October 22, 2019 – City Council First Reading of the Ordinance November 12, 2019 – City Council Second Reading of the Ordinance Page 81 of 147 Planning Department Staff Report 2019-6-REZ Hwy 29 MOB Page 9 of 9 Public Notification As required by the Unified Development Code, all property owners and registered neighborhood associations within a 300-foot radius of the subject property were notified of the Zoning Map Amendment request (9 notices), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun Newspaper on September 15, 2019 and signs were posted on-site. To date, staff has received 44 written comments objecting the request. Attachments 2019-6-REZ- P&Z Staff Report Exhibit 1 – Location Map Exhibit 2 – Future Land Use Map Exhibit 3 – Zoning Map Exhibit 4 – Design and development standards of the OF Zoning District Exhibit 5 – Letter of Intent Presentation Page 82 of 147 D B W O O D R D S IH 35 W U N I V E R S I T Y AV E §¨¦35 2019-6-REZExhibit #1 Coordinate System: Texas State Plane/Central Zone/NAD 83/US FeetCartographic Data For General Planning Purposes Only ¯ Location Map LegendSiteParcelsCity LimitsGeorgetown ETJ 0 0.25 0.5Mi Page 83 of 147 W U N IV ER S ITY AV E D B W O O D R D M E M O R I A L D R R I V E R C H A S E B L V D B E L F O R D S T MERCER RD LA MESA LN E L E G E N D O A K S D R W O LF R A N C H P K W Y WOOD CT GLORIETA LN SADDLE MOUNTAIN RD E L L Y S O N L N Coordinate System: Texas State Plane/Central Zone/NAD 83/US FeetCartographic Data For General Planning Purposes Only ¯ Future Land Use / Overall Transportation Plan Exhibit #2 2019-6-REZ Legend Thoroughfare Future Land Use Institutional Regional Commercial Community Commercial Employment Center Low Density Residential Mining Mixed Use Community Mixed Use Neighborhood Center Moderate Density Residential Open Space Specialty Mixed Use Area Ag / Rural Residential Existing Collector Existing Freeway Existing Major Arterial Existing Minor Arterial Existing Ramp Proposed Collector Proposed Freeway Propsed Frontage Road Proposed Major Arterial Proposed Minor Arterial Proposed Railroad High Density Residential LegendSiteParcelsCity LimitsGeorgetown ETJ 0 250 500Feet Page 84 of 147 W UN IVE R SI T Y AVE D B W O O D R D M E M O R I A L D R R I V E R C H A S E B L V D B E L F O R D S T MERCER RD LA MESA LN E L E G E N D O A K S D R W O L F R A N C H P K W Y WOOD CT GLORIETA LN SADDLE MOUNTAINRD E L L Y S O N L N Zoning Information2019-6-REZExhibit #3 Coordinate System: Texas State Plane/Central Zone/NAD 83/US FeetCartographic Data For General Planning Purposes Only LegendSiteParcelsCity LimitsGeorgetown ETJ ¯ 0 250 500FeetPage 85 of 147 Maximum Building Height = 45 feet Front Setback = 25 feet Bufferyard = 15 feet with plantings       (0 feet for build‐to/downtown)    adjacent to AG, RE, RL, RS, TF, MH,  Side Setback = 10 feet     TH, MF‐1, or MF‐2 districts Side Setback to Residential = 15 feet Rear Setback = 10 feet Rear Setback to Residential = 25 feet Allowed by Right Subject to Limitations Special Use Permit (SUP) Required Diagnostic Center Restaurant, General Hotel, Boutique Home Health Care Services Data Center Medical Complex Medical Office/Clinic Upper‐story Residential Surgery Center Dental Office/Clinic Home‐Based Business Integrated Office Center General Office Business/Trade School Personal Services Day Care (Group/Commercial) Dry Cleaning Service, Drop‐off Only Church Printing/Mailing/Copy Services Church w/ Columbarium Banking/Financial Services Public Park, Neighborhood Commercial Document Storage Heliport Emergency Services Station Wireless Transmission Facility (<41') Government/Postal Office Seasonal Product Sales Library/Museum Farmer's Market, Temporary Social Service Facility Business Offices, Temporary Nature Preserve/Community Garden Concrete Products, Temporary Parking Lot, Off‐Site Construction Field Office Parking Lot, Commercial Construction Staging, Off‐site Park‐n‐Ride Facility Parking Lot, Temporary Utilities (Minor, Intermediate, Major) OFFICE (OF) DISTRICT District Development Standards Specific Uses Allowed within the District Page 86 of 147 Page 87 of 147 Page 88 of 147 Page 89 of 147 Page 90 of 147 Page 91 of 147 Page 92 of 147 Page 93 of 147 Page 94 of 147 Page 95 of 147 Page 96 of 147 Page 97 of 147 Page 98 of 147 Page 99 of 147 Page 100 of 147 Page 101 of 147 Page 102 of 147 Page 103 of 147 Page 104 of 147 Page 105 of 147 Page 106 of 147 Page 107 of 147 Page 108 of 147 Page 109 of 147 Page 110 of 147 Page 111 of 147 Page 112 of 147 Page 113 of 147 Page 114 of 147 Page 115 of 147 Page 116 of 147 Page 117 of 147 Page 118 of 147 Page 119 of 147 Page 120 of 147 Page 121 of 147 Page 122 of 147 Page 123 of 147 Page 124 of 147 Page 125 of 147 Page 126 of 147 Page 127 of 147 Page 128 of 147 Page 129 of 147 Page 130 of 147 Page 131 of 147 Page 132 of 147 Page 133 of 147 Page 134 of 147 Highway 29 MOB2019-6-REZ Planning & Zoning Commission October 1, 2019 Page 135 of 147 Item Under Consideration 2019-6-REZ •Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone an approximately 0.79-acre tract of land out of the J.B. Pulsifer Survey, Abstract No. 498, also known as the Orville Perry Survey, Abstract No. 10, from the Agricultural (AG) district to the Office (OF) district, for the property generally located at 1340 W University Ave (2019-6- REZ). Page 136 of 147 First Baptist Church Page 137 of 147 First Baptist Church D B Woods Road River Chase Subdivision Academy Sports Wolf Ranch West Page 138 of 147 General Commercial AG Agricultural Residential Single Family OF C-1 RS RS Page 139 of 147 Regional Commercial High Density Residential Institutional Low Density Residential Moderate Density Residential Page 140 of 147 Office (OF) •Offices and related uses •Relatively low traffic generation •May be appropriate adjacent to residential •Can serve has a transition between residential and commercial areas Dimensional Standards •Max building height = 45’ •Front Setback = 25’ •Side Setback = 10’ •Side Setback to Residential = 15’ •Rear Setback = 10’ •Rear Setback to Residential = 25’ •15’ bufferyard when adjacent to residential Page 141 of 147 Zoning District-Office (OF) •Allowed uses – Page 142 of 147 Approval Criteria –UDC Section 3.06.030 Criteria for Rezoning Complies Partially Complies Does Not Comply The application is complete and the information contained within the application is sufficient and correct enough to allow adequate review and final action; X The zoning change is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan;X The zoning change promotes the health, safety or general welfare of the City and the safe orderly, and healthful development of the City; X Page 143 of 147 Approval Criteria –UDC Section 3.06.030 Criteria for Rezoning Complies Partially Complies Does Not Comply The zoning change is compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood; and X The property to be rezoned is suitable for uses permitted by the district that would be applied by the proposed amendment. X Page 144 of 147 Public Notifications •9 property owners within the 300’ buffer. •Notice in Sun News on September 15, 2019 •Signs posted on the property •To date, staff has received 44 public comments in objection to the request. After second neighborhood meeting, staff has received 0 public comments. Page 145 of 147 Summary •Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone an approximately 0.79-acre tract of land out of the J.B. Pulsifer Survey, Abstract No. 498, also known as the Orville Perry Survey, Abstract No. 10, from the Agricultural (AG) district to the Office (OF) district, for the property generally located at 1340 W University Ave (2019-6- REZ). •Per UDC Section 3.06.020.E, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold a Public Hearing… and make a recommendation to the City Council Page 146 of 147 City of Georgetown, Texas Planning and Zoning October 1, 2019 S UB J E C T: Discussion Items: Updates and Announc ements (S ofia Nels on, C NU-A, P lanning Director) Update from other Board and C ommis s ion meetings. G TAB - https ://government.georgetown.org/georgetown-transportation-advisory-board-gtab/ UDC AC - https://government.georgetown.org/unified-development-code-advis ory-board-2/ Q ues tions or c o mments fro m Alternate Memb ers ab o ut the ac tions and matters cons id ered o n this agenda R eminder o f the O c tober 15, 2019, P lanning and Zo ning C ommission meeting in C C C hambers located at 510 W 9th S t, starting at 6:00pm 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 Page 147 of 147