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C P resentation and dis cus s ion of 2030 C omprehens ive P lan Housing Element polic ies - S ofia Nelson,
P lanning Director
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Minutes of Meeting of the
Joint Session of City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission
Council Chambers
101 E. 7th St., Georgetown, Texas 78626
Thursday, January 10, 2019 6:00 pm
In attendance: Mayor Dale Ross; Ercel Brashear; Josh Schroeder; Anna Eby; Rachael Jonrowe; Steve
Fought; John Hesser; Tommy Gonzales; Kevin Pitts; Valerie Nicholson; John Marler; Ben Stewart; Gary
Neuman; Kayla McCollough; Travis Perthius; Tim Bargainer
Staff present: Sofia Nelson; Nat Waggoner; Susan Watkins; Andreina Davila-Quintero; Chelsea Irby;
Madison Thomas; Ethan Harwell; Michael Patroski; David Morgan; Jim Briggs; Jack Daly; Wayne Reed;
Karen Frost; Robyn Densmore
Consultant: Wendy Shabay, Freese and Nichols (FNI), Erica Craycraft, Freese and Nichols (FNI)
Regular Session – To begin no earlier than 6:00 pm
Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm.
A. Presentation and discussion of 2030 Comprehensive Plan land use goals. Sofia Nelson, Planning
Director
6 – 6:-20 PM Activity 1: General Ice Breaker Questions
Outcome: Better understanding of use of 2030 Plan and associated goals/policies.
Wendy Shabay (FNI) facilitated challenge questions to the entire group (15 MIN)
A summary of that discussion is attached to these minutes.
6:20 – 7:45 PM Activity 2: Goal review and revisions
Outcome: Each table presents revised goals to group for voting.
A summary of voting results is attached to these minutes.
7:45 – 8 PM Activity 3: Group consensus building
Outcome: Group consensus on 95% version of updated goals
The group deliberated on the remaining goal, “Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and
rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources.” The goal was approved by those in favor: Marler,
Eby, Pitts, Perthius, Hesser, Stewart, Jonrowe, Nicholson, Shroeder and opposed by Gonzalez.
B. Public Comment. Sofia Nelson and Nat Waggoner
No speakers.
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Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.
_____________________________________ ____________________________________
Approved, Mayor Dale Ross Attest,
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MEETING NOTES 1/10/2019
Icebreaker Exercise
1. How do you currently use the comp plan in your decision making?
As a guide, starting place to consider what we’re reviewing. Can be outdated, can
see areas where the plan was ignored. Tool you can use, best starting place.
Staff uses it, re-read every few years, but don’t use on regular basis.
P&Z sees the write-up in staff report.
Gives a starting point, otherwise would be starting over each time.
Land use maps are helpful for Council, visual representation is understandable.
As a real estate professional, helps users to understand what land is planned for in
the future, gauge how difficult a project can be.
2. What has been most beneficial about the comp plan when making decisions?
Data, not an opinion or a guess. Resulted from a process with considerable thought.
Framework for discussion. Template, not subjective, something to look at when
making decisions.
3. What are the challenging land use decisions of the last 3 to 5 years? How did the 2030
Plan help or challenge your decision-making process?
P&Z trying to balance the 2030 Plan with reality. Ask CC “would you consider doing
this so we don’t have it coming up again”. Way behind the time on current issues.
Treated as law and not vision. Limiting ourselves on potential solutions (e.g., closing
dept stores).
Need to respond to market, update more often.
Tie to vision, not necessarily plan because outdated too quickly.
Used to amend the plan before making decision, but stopped doing that because
they were told that’s like zoning in the ETJ.
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Session Name
Current Session
Date Created Active Pa
1/10/2019 6:24:36 PM 16
Average Score Question
21.00%15
Results by Participant
Name
John Hesser
User Id Total Poi
-26
Responding Device Score
60AECB 23.42%
Question Response
1. Who will win the Super Bowl?
1. Chiefs
( i )
2. 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.
3. Neutral
( i )
3. Goal 2: Re-invest in Georgetown’s existing
neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous
City efforts.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
4. 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
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
5. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and
rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources in a manner
that enhances and is compatible with the unique character
of Georgetown, accounting for economic impact and
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
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6. Goal 5: Establish effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community (with a
focus on crisis management).
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
7. Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and
preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all ages,
backgrounds and income levels.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
8. Goal 7: Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety
services, and community facilities.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
9. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
10. Goal 9: Maintain and add to the existing quality parks
and recreation.
4. Minor Tweaks Needed
( i )
11. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
12. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation
and rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources,
accounting for economic impact and community
partnerships.
2. No
( i )
13. Goal 5: Ensure effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community.
2. No
( i )
14. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
15. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
2. No
1. Yes
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Name
Josh Schroeder
User Id Total Poi
-17
Responding Device Score
60AEB4 15.32%
Question Response
1. Who will win the Super Bowl?
2. Cowboys
( i )
2. 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.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
3. Goal 2: Re-invest in Georgetown’s existing
neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous
City efforts.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
4. 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
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
5. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and
rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources in a manner
that enhances and is compatible with the unique character
of Georgetown, accounting for economic impact and
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
6. Goal 5: Establish effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community (with a
focus on crisis management).
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
7. Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and
preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all ages,
backgrounds and income levels.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
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8. Goal 7: Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety
services, and community facilities.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
9. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
10. Goal 9: Maintain and add to the existing quality parks
and recreation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
11. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
12. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation
and rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources,
accounting for economic impact and community
partnerships.
1. Yes
( i )
13. Goal 5: Ensure effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community.
1. Yes
( i )
14. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
1. Yes
( i )
15. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Yes
( i )
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Name
John Marler
User Id Total Poi
-23
Responding Device Score
60AF35 20.72%
Question Response
1. Who will win the Super Bowl?
1. Chiefs
5. Saints
2. 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.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
3. Goal 2: Re-invest in Georgetown’s existing
neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous
City efforts.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
4. 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
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
5. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and
rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources in a manner
that enhances and is compatible with the unique character
of Georgetown, accounting for economic impact and
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
6. Goal 5: Establish effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community (with a
focus on crisis management).
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
7. Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and
preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all ages,
backgrounds and income levels.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
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8. Goal 7: Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety
services, and community facilities.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
9. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
10. Goal 9: Maintain and add to the existing quality parks
and recreation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
11. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
4. Minor Tweaks Needed
( i )
12. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation
and rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources,
accounting for economic impact and community
partnerships.
1. Yes
( i )
13. Goal 5: Ensure effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community.
1. Yes
( i )
14. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
15. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Yes
( i )
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Name
Ben Stewart
User Id Total Poi
-28
Responding Device Score
644DB8 25.23%
Question Response
1. Who will win the Super Bowl?
5. Saints
( i )
2. 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.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
3. Goal 2: Re-invest in Georgetown’s existing
neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous
City efforts.
3. Neutral
( i )
4. 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
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
5. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and
rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources in a manner
that enhances and is compatible with the unique character
of Georgetown, accounting for economic impact and
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
6. Goal 5: Establish effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community (with a
focus on crisis management).
4. Minor Tweaks Needed
( i )
7. Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and
preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all ages,
backgrounds and income levels.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
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8. Goal 7: Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety
services, and community facilities.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
9. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
10. Goal 9: Maintain and add to the existing quality parks
and recreation.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
11. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
3. Neutral
( i )
12. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation
and rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources,
accounting for economic impact and community
partnerships.
2. No
( i )
13. Goal 5: Ensure effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community.
1. Yes
( i )
14. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
1. Yes
( i )
15. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Yes
( i )
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Name
Tommy Gonzales
User Id Total Poi
-25
Responding Device Score
975128 22.52%
Question Response
1. Who will win the Super Bowl?
5. Saints
( i )
2. 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.
3. Goal 2: Re-invest in Georgetown’s existing
neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous
City efforts.
4. 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
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
5. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and
rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources in a manner
that enhances and is compatible with the unique character
of Georgetown, accounting for economic impact and
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
6. Goal 5: Establish effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community (with a
focus on crisis management).
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
7. Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and
preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all ages,
backgrounds and income levels.
5. Major Revisions Needed
( i )
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8. Goal 7: Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety
services, and community facilities.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
9. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
10. Goal 9: Maintain and add to the existing quality parks
and recreation.
3. Neutral
( i )
11. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
4. Minor Tweaks Needed
( i )
12. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation
and rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources,
accounting for economic impact and community
partnerships.
1. Yes
( i )
13. Goal 5: Ensure effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community.
14. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
15. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
2. No
( i )
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Name
Mayor Dale Ross
User Id Total Poi
-20
Responding Device Score
96F7BB 18.02%
Question Response
1. Who will win the Super Bowl?
4. Patriots
( i )
2. 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.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
3. Goal 2: Re-invest in Georgetown’s existing
neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous
City efforts.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
4. 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
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
5. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and
rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources in a manner
that enhances and is compatible with the unique character
of Georgetown, accounting for economic impact and
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
6. Goal 5: Establish effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community (with a
focus on crisis management).
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
7. Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and
preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all ages,
backgrounds and income levels.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
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8. Goal 7: Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety
services, and community facilities.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
9. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
10. Goal 9: Maintain and add to the existing quality parks
and recreation.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
11. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
12. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation
and rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources,
accounting for economic impact and community
partnerships.
13. Goal 5: Ensure effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community.
14. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
15. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
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Name
Gary Neuman
User Id Total Poi
-20
Responding Device Score
644E2F 18.02%
Question Response
1. Who will win the Super Bowl?
1. Chiefs
( i )
2. 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.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
3. Goal 2: Re-invest in Georgetown’s existing
neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous
City efforts.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
4. 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
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
5. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and
rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources in a manner
that enhances and is compatible with the unique character
of Georgetown, accounting for economic impact and
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
6. Goal 5: Establish effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community (with a
focus on crisis management).
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
7. Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and
preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all ages,
backgrounds and income levels.
3. Neutral
( i )
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8. Goal 7: Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety
services, and community facilities.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
9. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
10. Goal 9: Maintain and add to the existing quality parks
and recreation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
11. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
3. Neutral
( i )
12. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation
and rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources,
accounting for economic impact and community
partnerships.
2. No
( i )
13. Goal 5: Ensure effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community.
14. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
15. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
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Name
Ercel Brashear
User Id Total Poi
-26
Responding Device Score
975167 23.42%
Question Response
1. Who will win the Super Bowl?
5. Saints
( i )
2. 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.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
3. Goal 2: Re-invest in Georgetown’s existing
neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous
City efforts.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
4. 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
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
5. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and
rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources in a manner
that enhances and is compatible with the unique character
of Georgetown, accounting for economic impact and
3. Neutral
( i )
6. Goal 5: Establish effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community (with a
focus on crisis management).
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
7. Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and
preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all ages,
backgrounds and income levels.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
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8. Goal 7: Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety
services, and community facilities.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
9. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
10. Goal 9: Maintain and add to the existing quality parks
and recreation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
11. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
12. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation
and rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources,
accounting for economic impact and community
partnerships.
2. No
( i )
13. Goal 5: Ensure effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community.
1. Yes
( i )
14. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
1. Yes
( i )
15. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Yes
( i )
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Name
Steve Fought
User Id Total Poi
-23
Responding Device Score
6468DB 20.72%
Question Response
1. Who will win the Super Bowl?
2. Cowboys
( i )
2. 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.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
3. Goal 2: Re-invest in Georgetown’s existing
neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous
City efforts.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
4. 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
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
5. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and
rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources in a manner
that enhances and is compatible with the unique character
of Georgetown, accounting for economic impact and
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
6. Goal 5: Establish effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community (with a
focus on crisis management).
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
7. Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and
preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all ages,
backgrounds and income levels.
3. Neutral
( i )
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8. Goal 7: Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety
services, and community facilities.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
9. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
10. Goal 9: Maintain and add to the existing quality parks
and recreation.
3. Neutral
( i )
11. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
4. Minor Tweaks Needed
( i )
12. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation
and rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources,
accounting for economic impact and community
partnerships.
1. Yes
( i )
13. Goal 5: Ensure effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community.
1. Yes
( i )
14. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
15. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Yes
( i )
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Name
Valerie Nicholson
User Id Total Poi
-24
Responding Device Score
646144 21.62%
Question Response
1. Who will win the Super Bowl?
2. Cowboys
( i )
2. 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.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
3. Goal 2: Re-invest in Georgetown’s existing
neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous
City efforts.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
4. 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
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
5. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and
rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources in a manner
that enhances and is compatible with the unique character
of Georgetown, accounting for economic impact and
1. Agree with Goal
2. Somewhat Agree
6. Goal 5: Establish effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community (with a
focus on crisis management).
3. Neutral
( i )
7. Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and
preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all ages,
backgrounds and income levels.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
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8. Goal 7: Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety
services, and community facilities.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
9. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
4. Minor Tweaks Needed
( i )
10. Goal 9: Maintain and add to the existing quality parks
and recreation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
11. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
12. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation
and rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources,
accounting for economic impact and community
partnerships.
2. No
( i )
13. Goal 5: Ensure effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community.
1. Yes
( i )
14. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
15. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Yes
( i )
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Name
Anna Eby
User Id Total Poi
-23
Responding Device Score
9750DC 20.72%
Question Response
1. Who will win the Super Bowl?
1. Chiefs
( i )
2. 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.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
3. Goal 2: Re-invest in Georgetown’s existing
neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous
City efforts.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
4. 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
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
5. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and
rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources in a manner
that enhances and is compatible with the unique character
of Georgetown, accounting for economic impact and
4. Minor Tweaks Needed
( i )
6. Goal 5: Establish effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community (with a
focus on crisis management).
4. Minor Tweaks Needed
( i )
7. Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and
preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all ages,
backgrounds and income levels.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
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8. Goal 7: Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety
services, and community facilities.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
9. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
10. Goal 9: Maintain and add to the existing quality parks
and recreation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
11. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
12. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation
and rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources,
accounting for economic impact and community
partnerships.
2. No
( i )
13. Goal 5: Ensure effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community.
2. No
( i )
14. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
15. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Yes
( i )
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Name
Kayla McCollough
User Id Total Poi
-23
Responding Device Score
975110 20.72%
Question Response
1. Who will win the Super Bowl?
4. Patriots
( i )
2. 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.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
3. Goal 2: Re-invest in Georgetown’s existing
neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous
City efforts.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
4. 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
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
5. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and
rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources in a manner
that enhances and is compatible with the unique character
of Georgetown, accounting for economic impact and
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
6. Goal 5: Establish effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community (with a
focus on crisis management).
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
7. Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and
preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all ages,
backgrounds and income levels.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
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8. Goal 7: Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety
services, and community facilities.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
9. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
10. Goal 9: Maintain and add to the existing quality parks
and recreation.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
11. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
12. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation
and rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources,
accounting for economic impact and community
partnerships.
1. Yes
( i )
13. Goal 5: Ensure effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community.
1. Yes
( i )
14. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
15. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Yes
( i )
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Name
Rachael Jonrowe
User Id Total Poi
-31
Responding Device Score
60AE67 27.93%
Question Response
1. Who will win the Super Bowl?
5. Saints
( i )
2. 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.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
3. Goal 2: Re-invest in Georgetown’s existing
neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous
City efforts.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
4. 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
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
5. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and
rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources in a manner
that enhances and is compatible with the unique character
of Georgetown, accounting for economic impact and
5. Major Revisions Needed
( i )
6. Goal 5: Establish effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community (with a
focus on crisis management).
5. Major Revisions Needed
( i )
7. Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and
preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all ages,
backgrounds and income levels.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
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8. Goal 7: Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety
services, and community facilities.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
9. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
4. Minor Tweaks Needed
( i )
10. Goal 9: Maintain and add to the existing quality parks
and recreation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
11. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
12. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation
and rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources,
accounting for economic impact and community
partnerships.
2. No
( i )
13. Goal 5: Ensure effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community.
1. Yes
( i )
14. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
15. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Yes
( i )
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Name
Kevin Pitts
User Id Total Poi
-25
Responding Device Score
60AE68 22.52%
Question Response
1. Who will win the Super Bowl?
5. Saints
( i )
2. 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.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
3. Goal 2: Re-invest in Georgetown’s existing
neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous
City efforts.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
4. 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
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
5. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and
rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources in a manner
that enhances and is compatible with the unique character
of Georgetown, accounting for economic impact and
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
6. Goal 5: Establish effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community (with a
focus on crisis management).
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
7. Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and
preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all ages,
backgrounds and income levels.
3. Neutral
( i )
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8. Goal 7: Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety
services, and community facilities.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
9. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
3. Neutral
2. Somewhat Agree
10. Goal 9: Maintain and add to the existing quality parks
and recreation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
11. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
12. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation
and rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources,
accounting for economic impact and community
partnerships.
1. Yes
( i )
13. Goal 5: Ensure effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community.
1. Yes
( i )
14. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
15. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Yes
( i )
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Name
Travis Perthius
User Id Total Poi
-22
Responding Device Score
60AF5A 19.82%
Question Response
1. Who will win the Super Bowl?
4. Patriots
( i )
2. 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.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
3. Goal 2: Re-invest in Georgetown’s existing
neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous
City efforts.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
4. 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.
5. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and
rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources in a manner
that enhances and is compatible with the unique character
of Georgetown, accounting for economic impact and
community partnerships.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
6. Goal 5: Establish effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community (with a
focus on crisis management).
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
7. Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and
preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all ages,
backgrounds and income levels.
3. Neutral
( i )
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8. Goal 7: Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety
services, and community facilities.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
9. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
10. Goal 9: Maintain and add to the existing quality parks
and recreation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
11. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
12. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation
and rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources,
accounting for economic impact and community
partnerships.
2. No
( i )
13. Goal 5: Ensure effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community.
2. No
( i )
14. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
15. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Yes
( i )
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Name
Tim Bargainer
User Id Total Poi
-17
Responding Device Score
9750E5 15.32%
Question Response
1. Who will win the Super Bowl?
2. 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.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
3. Goal 2: Re-invest in Georgetown’s existing
neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous
City efforts.
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
4. 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
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
5. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and
rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources in a manner
that enhances and is compatible with the unique character
of Georgetown, accounting for economic impact and
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
6. Goal 5: Establish effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community (with a
focus on crisis management).
2. Somewhat Agree
( i )
7. Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and
preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all ages,
backgrounds and income levels.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
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8. Goal 7: Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety
services, and community facilities.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
9. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
10. Goal 9: Maintain and add to the existing quality parks
and recreation.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
11. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Agree with Goal
( i )
12. Goal 4: Guide, promote, and assist the preservation
and rehabilitation of the City’s historic resources,
accounting for economic impact and community
partnerships.
2. No
( i )
13. Goal 5: Ensure effective communication, outreach, and
opportunities for public participation and community
partnerships to foster a strong sense of community.
1. Yes
( i )
14. Goal 8: Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County,
other governmental agencies, and local organizations to
leverage resources and promote innovation.
1. Yes
( i )
15. Goal 10: Improve and diversify the transportation
network.
1. Yes
( i )
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning
April 10, 2019
S UB J E C T:
P res entation and disc ussion of 2030 C omprehensive P lan Hous ing Element policies - S ofia Nels on,
P lanning Direc tor
IT E M S UMMARY:
Purpose:
As s es s housing policies and through dis cus s ion es tablish 95% cons ensus on 2030 Housing policies.
Background:
At the January 10, 2019 Joint S ession of C ity C ounc il and P lanning & Zoning C ommis s ion, the group
achieved cons ensus on a Housing s pecific goal: “E nsure access to diverse housing options and amenities
and preserve existing neighborhoods for residents of all ages, backgrounds and income levels.”
During the F ebruary 26, 2019 workshop, the C ity C ouncil directed staff to develop housing policies to
addres s the three spec ific themes included in the newly formed housing goal; affordability, diversity and
pres ervation. As disc ussed with the C ity C ouncil, together, the three themes represent a full c ommunity
hous ing strategy that pres erves existing housing s toc k and acc ommodates future needs by creating greater
cons umer choice by 2030.
F ollowing the F ebruary C ity C ounc il workshop and direc tion on polic y formation, the projec t team drafted
policies for eac h of the three themes using data from the tec hnical s tudies and public input inc luding
feedback from the Hous ing Advisory Board and the C ommis s ion on Aging. C onsolidated input is attached
as Exhibit 1 to this agenda.
O n March 7 and April 4, 2019, the S teering C ommittee of the 2030 P lan met to evaluate the draft hous ing
policies and provide a set of recommendations to this Joint S ession of C ity C ounc il and P lanning &
Zoning C ommis s ion, attac hed as Exhibit 2.
During the Joint S es s ions, the project team will present revised hous ing polic ies based on direction from
the F ebruary 26th C ounc il workshop and rec ommendations from the S teering C ommittee as a starting
place for disc ussion of the Joint S es s ion.
T he purpos e of the Joint S es s ion is twofold, (1) to assess the revis ed polic ies and (2) make rec ommended
changes . Members of the Joint S ession will be as ked to evaluate each polic y in terms of:
(S) S pecific. Does the goal c learly s tate its intent?
(M) Measurable. Will we be able to determine when the goal has been acc omplis hed?
(A) Achievable . Is the goal realistic to achieve by 2030?
(R) Relevant. Does the goal reflect the vision statement and public input themes?
(T) Time-bound. Will we be able to set a timeframe for ac complishing the goal?
Modific ations rec ommended by this Joint S es s ion will be incorporated into the draft polic ies and presented
to C ouncil on 4/23/2019.
Work Session:
T he work s es s ion will cons is t of two parts:
P art 1 – Ice breaker question, group dis cus s ion.
P art 2 – Individual table dis cus s ion and as s es s ment of draft hous ing polic ies .
P art 3 – G roup polling and revis ing.
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None.
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S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Nat Waggoner, AI C P, P MP, Long R ange P lanning Manager
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Exhibit 1 - Housing Input Report Exhibit
Exhibit 2- Recommendations of the 2030 Steering Committee Exhibit
Exhibit 3- Hous ing Technical Studies Summary Exhibit
Works hop Activity Backup Material
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1
Public Input Report – Housing
Community input related to housing has been gathered through a city wide survey and
engagement day, two real estate professional specific events and from the Steering Committee
of the 2030 Plan Update. The input is summarized by event below. Future opportunities for
additional input on housing will be available.
On the Table Georgetown
The City hosted a citywide Engagement Day on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, which coincided with
National Night Out to provide residents an opportunity to give their ideas about the future of
Georgetown’s growth and development. Facilitated discussion groups were planned
throughout the day across the city so that individuals could participate at their convenience.
Materials were also made available online so that people could host discussions at their home or
business. Each discussion table was asked to consolidate their ideas into a one page summary
sheet. Of the 858 total comments collected, 71 addressed housing and affordability. A sample of
the housing related comments are below categorized by the three Housing Element themes.
Affordability
• A need for affordable housing in Georgetown.
• Rising housing prices have aided in creating a high cost of living, increasing to the point
where many residents feel they might not be able to live in Georgetown in the near
future.
• Use of incentives to help create a more affordable community.
• Providing incentives to developers to provide more affordable housing.
• Providing incentives to City employees to encourage and allow them to live in the City.
• Affordable housing with rental and home buying is not only affecting low income but
also medium income individuals and families
• Hard to live in Georgetown on a single income.
Preservation
• Gentrification is creating affordability issues
• Gentrification has impacted current residents in a negative manner
• Cost of living is increasing in town and it is difficult for people who have been here to
stay.
• Concerned too expensive to live here for much longer
Diversity
• Not enough variety of housing types within the City.
• Townhomes and apartments are housing developments that could be implemented in
the City.
• More diverse housing types are needed.
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• There is slow growth of multi-resident/high density residential buildings. Need more of
these.
Survey #1 – Question #5
The City conducted an online survey as initial outreach of the 2030 Plan Update asking
participants what Georgetown should look like in the year 2030. This question allowed an open
field for the respondent to enter their own comments. A sample of the housing related
comments are below categorized by the three themes addressed by the Housing Element. Of the
1,323 open ended comments, 18 addressed housing and affordability directly.
Affordability
• Affordable housing needed to make sure everyone feels welcome, not the case currently
• Affordability has changed in 10-15 years
Preservation
• Maintain existing core neighborhoods and downtown areas. Infill and expansion
construction should be compatible with neighboring properties.
Diversity
• Afford to purchase a home and stay their whole life
• Mixed use development like Mueller
• Embrace everyone
• Expand with mixed-use and a variety of housing types/sizes.
• More dense but still a welcoming community. Pride for historic assets, and a place for
people of all ages.
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3
Real Estate Roundtable
On June 26, 2018, the City of Georgetown met with members of the local real estate,
development and finance community to discuss housing trends in the City and region. The
following five topic areas emerged from their discussions:
Affordability
•Rising costs of development
•Issue for first-time home buyers
•Demand for <$50k income
•Austin MSA sprawl
Amenities
•Downtown appealing
•Sense of place
•Neighborhood retail/services
•Aesthetics, amenities, and character
•Trails, parks, and natural areas are desirable
Infrastructure
•Continue to address traffic congestion
•Walkability, bikeability, and connectivity are considerations
•Regulations make (re)development difficult
Housing Types
•Higher density is a potential solution to affordability
•Not currently priced for the target renter/buyer
•Demand for duplex, townhomes, condos, patio homes
Healthcare/Seniors
•Large supply for seniors currently
•Rising healthcare costs make affordability more important
•Medical access is important
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4
WilCo Realtors Association
On September 18, 2018, the City of Georgetown met with 67 members of the Williamson County
Association of Realtors to discuss relevant elements of the 2030 Plan, present key trends from
the State of the City, and solicit input on existing conditions within the real estate market.
About half (49%) of the participants have been in the real estate industry for at least 10 years,
and over a third (35%) have worked in the Georgetown market for at least 10 years.
Participants were asked to identify the top three characteristics that their clients request from a
list of eight options. The most requested characteristics include:
1. Affordability (47%)
2. Schools (37%)
3. Regional access (jobs and medical) (26%)
4. Neighborhood aesthetics and “character”
5. Neighborhood retail and services
Affordability
The price points with the highest demand in Georgetown are $200,000 to 250,000 (41%) and
$250,000-300,000 (32%). When desirable housing options cannot be found within Georgetown,
clients most frequently turn to Hutto and Jarrell.
Diversity
The most difficult housing product to find in Georgetown is condominiums (63%), while 18% of
realtors said townhomes are the most difficult to find.
• 84% said there is not enough housing to meet demand
• 79% said Georgetown’s housing quality meets client expectations
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Preservation
The realtors were not asked questions related to preservation of existing neighborhoods.
Steering Committee #5
Following a presentation of the supply and demand of for-sale and rental housing, the Steering
Committee was asked to note their findings and key takeaways. Many of the findings from the
rental demand data related to affordability.
Affordability
• Surprised by high renter cost burden
• Surprised Georgetown AMI is lower than WilCo
• Surprised that there are a significant amount of more renters are cost burdened than
owners.
• Regional demand cannot be completely addressed by local supply
• The data suggests there is a segment of the population for whom Georgetown is
unaffordable
• Lower income is more cost burdened.
• Surprised that anyone under $20K could own a home
• Not enough houses for $50K incomes
• Income does not equal ownership
• Lower rents for single family than expected
• 2008-2018 Wages not growing as fast as housing costs
• Surprised to know wages not growing as fast as housing costs
Preservation
• Duplexes = affordability
Diversity
• Send to Council: Georgetown needs more duplex, fourplex
• Surprising that more subsidized units than Class B
• Townhouses/condos play a role in the market
• Density is the answer
• Housing is an economic development issue
• Surprised nothing under $399K west of I-35
• # of units under $275K in next 12-18 months, making some progress
• increase UDC, increase cost
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BOARD AND COMMISSION INPUT
Following Council direction given in February, the Housing Advisory Board (HAB) gave input
on the housing themes of diversity, affordability and preservation at their March 18, 2019,
meeting. The HAB stated that preservation policies should support and strengthen
neighborhoods, preserve existing neighborhoods, protect and retain existing housing stock
through public policy, and include revitalization of neighborhoods. For affordability, the HAB
would like to see terms that say “Create more, support existing” for policies addressing low
income and workforce households. The Board would like policies to be specific on
homelessness, include the idea of “working poor” or underserved” populations, and have an
education component.
At the March Commission on Aging meeting, the Commission gave input on the housing goal
themes and were specifically asked to give input on ideas of “aging in place” and “aging in the
community”. The Commission shared that financial assistance is important to many aging
adults who want to remain in their home and in the community. Home modification is often
necessary and services including transportation, medical and nutritional assistance are critical.
HOUSING (SURVEY #2)
Participation information
• 566 people participated in the survey
between March 1 – March 29, 2019
• 9% of respondents rent their homes
• 43% have lived in Georgetown at least 11
years; 34% have lived in Georgetown 5 years
or less
• 94% live in a traditional single-family
detached home
Diversity
Which housing types are needed?
Single-family homes, townhomes, mixed-use development are needed. Less preference for
apartments or condos. No clear conclusion on duplexes.
Which densities are needed?
Low density rural lots, small homes on small lots are needed. Less preference for large homes
on small lots, medium to high density, or accessory dwellings.
What is needed to support aging-in-place?
All options were highly rated – support services, accessibility, healthcare, transportation, and
range of housing types
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Affordability
What are housing challenges for owners?
Property tax (by a large margin)
What are housing challenges for renters?
Rent prices and housing availability (note that many homeowners also responded to this question)
Who could benefit from additional housing options?
Mid-income people, families, and young professionals
What types of housing affordability support are needed?
Focus on providing a range of housing prices, particularly lower housing prices
Preservation
What might cause you to leave your neighborhood?
Participants were asked to select their top five concerns from a list of eight choices. The
following table indicates how many times each concern was selected as a priority, and how high
each concern was ranked.
Number of Times Ranked Highest Ranking
1. Property tax increases 1. Property tax increases
2. Cost to maintain 2. Public safety
3. Public safety 3. Inability to age in place
4. Walkability and access 4. New development
5. Inability to age in place 5. Walkability and access
6. New development 6. Cost to maintain
7. Variety of housing types 7. Variety of housing types
8. Not enough amenities 8. Not enough amenities
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Housing Policy recommendation of the 2030 Update Steering Committee
1
Policy
Number Policy Specific Achievable
Preservation
P1
Preserve existing housing stock that contributes to
diversity and affordability. X X
P2 Preserve existing neighborhoods. X Not
P3
Support owner ability to stay in their home in
neighborhoods with rapid value increases.
X Not
P4
Maintain and promote neighborhood character and
quality. X X
Affordability
A1
Support existing rental choices for low-income
households. X X
A2 Increase rental choices for workforce households. X X
A3 Increase rental choices for senior households. X X
A4
Increase homeownership choices for workforce
households. X X
A5 Support community housing choices for all residents. Not X
Coordinated Housing Programming (global policies)
C1 Actively seek and build partnerships to leverage
resources and promote innovation. X X
C2 Align housing goals with other city policies and strategic
plans. X X
C3 Ensure opportunity for stakeholder community
engagement through outreach and communication. X X
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Housing Policy recommendation of the 2030 Update Steering Committee
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Policy
Number Policy Specific Achievable
Diversity
D1 Encourage and incentivize new housing to provide a
mixture of housing types, sizes and price points. X X
D2
Ensure land use designations and other policies allow for
and encourage a mixture of housing types, densities, and
price points.
X X
D3
Provide opportunity to create complete neighborhoods
across Georgetown that have a mix of housing types and
land uses, affordable housing and transportation
options, and access to healthy food, schools, retail,
employment, community services, and parks and
recreation options.
X Not
D4
Support choice Provide enough housing options and
services to allow people to stay in Georgetown as they
grow older age in the community.
Not Not
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2/26/19
Re: State of Housing Background Materials
Background
On May 24, 2016 Council directed completion of an update to the Housing Element and also a
Housing Feasibility Study. Council asked to evaluate the City’s housing needs of three
populations: low income, workforce and senior. City Council appropriated funds in the Fiscal
Year 2017 budget and approved a contract for services which included an update to the
Housing Element and Housing Feasibility Study, hereinafter referred to as the “Housing
Toolkit” or ‘Toolkit”. The update to the Housing Element and the development of a Toolkit
within the overall 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update will align the City’s development, fiscal
and land use strategies.
Figure 1 - Housing's Role in Future Land Use
2030 Plan Update goal development
During the December 11, 2018 City Council workshop, the project team presented Council a
review of the existing land use goals and a summary of the public input to date. Council
recommended that a housing specific goal be considered. At the January 3, 2019 Steering
Committee meeting, after reviewing the existing land use goals, the committee found that
recent public input themes related to housing were not included and therefore not reflective of
recent community input.
At the January 10, 2019 Joint Session of City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission, the
group arrived at consensus on a Housing specific goal:
“Ensure access to diverse housing options and amenities and preserve existing neighborhoods for
residents of all ages, backgrounds and income levels.”
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2030 Housing Element Update
Included in the newly formed housing goal are three specific themes: affordability, diversity
and preservation. Together, the three themes provide a fuller community housing strategy that
preserves existing housing stock and accommodates future needs by creating greater consumer
choice by 2030. The 2030 Housing Element uses the data from the technical study and concerns
from the public input to inform the policies for each of the areas.
Figure 2- Comprehensive Housing Plan
Key Terms Used in this Report
• Affordable housing - regardless of income level,
affordable housing is housing for which all
combined expenses—mortgage or rent, utilities,
insurance and taxes—cost no more than 30% of
gross household income.
• Area Median Income (AMI) – used by HUD to
determine eligibility for housing programs. This
calculation is used in this report to reflect regional
conditions and the household incomes eligible for
federally subsidized units. The AMI for Williamson
County is used to calculate eligibility in Georgetown.
• Median Household Income – half of households earn below and half earn above
• $81,818 WilCo (2016 US Census ACS 1 year estimate)
• $67,379 Georgetown (2016 US Census ACS 1 year estimate)
• Cost Burden – paying more than 30% of gross income toward housing
Affordability
DiversityPreservation
Support existing
Neighborhoods
Increase
consumer choice
Figure 3- Household expenses
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• Low-income (Industry standard)- Often households that make 50% or 30% or less than
AMI
• Workforce (City of Georgetown UDC) - Workforce Housing Developments are available
for those whose incomes are less than or equal to 80% AMI
• Senior (Industry standards) - Can be age restricted at 55 or 62, Census data addresses
65+
• Planning Area - Geographical study area that includes the City limits of Georgetown
and the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)
Technical Studies
Community Development Strategies (CDS) was hired as a sub-consultant to Freese & Nichols,
the prime consultant for the 2030 Plan Update, to complete a technical study of housing. The
components of the technical study consisted of a a) Housing Inventory, b) Subarea Profiles and
an c) Affordability Analysis as detailed below.
Housing Inventory
Purpose
The Housing Inventory serves as a full accounting of housing units and households in the City’s
planning area. The inventory provides the type, age, lot size, tenure, and household
composition of the city’s housing stock. This report tallies and catalogues the various types of
housing existing in Georgetown. The Inventory has two primary data sources: (1) the
Williamson Central Appraisal District (WCAD) and (2) Nielson / Claritas, a private sector
provider of demographic data estimates based on recent data available from the Federal Bureau
of the Census and other sources. The geographic Planning Area covered includes the entirety of
the City’s incorporated jurisdiction plus its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). While the Nielsen /
Claritas data is ascribed generally to the year 2018, the WCAD data is specifically ascribed to a
download period of June-July 2018. The inventory includes maps for comparison of the
characteristics across the city. CDS delivered a Housing Inventory in July 2018. The information
was presented to the Housing Advisory Board on July 23, 2018. Additional information was
presented to the Comp Plan Steering Committee on November 1, 2018.
Key Findings
The report concludes that housing product options not evenly distributed across the planning
area and there are decreasing options among lower price points.
The Planning area has the following characteristics:
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Housing Unit Characteristics
• 16.6% MF/83.4% SF
• Median home size 1,994 sq ft., Average home size 2,159 sw. ft.
• Median lot size .23 acre, Average lot size 1.17
• 33,842 total units
• Median Homes Value (excluding multi-family) $269,593
• Average Value (excluding multi-family) $309,797
• $146 per sq./ft. (median 2018)
• Median Year built (all units) 2004
Household Characteristics
• 22.4% Renters/77.6% Owners
• Average size 2.47 persons
• Homeowner average of 9 years, Renter occupied 3 years
• Median Household income is $81,219 (94% AMI), Average is $103,384
Subarea Profiles
Purpose
The subarea profiles provide a basis for making policy recommendations through an
understanding of housing as it exists across the city. The granularity of the subarea profiles
allows the City to make recommendations for specific geographies or recommendations that
may apply to the entire study area:
•Housing diversity (type, lot size)
•Housing choice (square footage, price point)
•Historic cost trends (MLS sales and rental data 2008-2018)
•Existing affordable housing stock (market rate and subsidized)
The Subarea map consists of 14 areas. The map was developed using housing characteristics of
housing age, type, density and value. Other considerations included well known boundaries
such as neighborhoods Sun City (age-restricted), zoning overlays such as the Old Town /
Downtown, Census Block Group boundaries and elementary school zones although the zones
had limited impact on the subarea boundaries. The subareas are not intended to define
“neighborhoods”. The review of housing characteristics for the subareas included Multiple
Listing Service (MLS) sales information from the Austin Board of Realtors, US Census data and
field research.
The Subarea information was presented at:
• August 20, 2018 Housing Advisory Board meeting
• September 6, 2018 Steering Committee meeting #4
• September 18, 2018 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
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Findings
• Some subareas have no or little housing product diversity or rental options. Other
subareas such as those in the center city have a wide variety of housing types and ages.
• Older duplexes, four-plexes and multi-family properties play an important role in
affordable housing stock.
• Neighborhood change is a concern for some existing residents.
• Household characteristics are depicted geographically and varies widely across
subareas. A summary for each of the subareas is attached to this memo (Attachment 1 –
Subarea Profiles).
Affordability Analysis
Purpose
The Affordability Analysis provides a general picture of the need for affordable rental and for-
sale housing in the Georgetown Planning Area defined as the City of Georgetown City Limits
and its extra-territorial jurisdiction. The report is broken into three parts: Affordable Housing
Demand (including regional employment data), Affordable Housing Supply, Analysis and
Recommendations.
Housing Demand and Supply information was presented at the following meetings:
• September 24, 2018 Housing Advisory Board meeting
• October 15, 2018 Housing Advisory Board meeting
• November 1, 2018 Steering Committee #5
• November 6, 2018 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Findings
The bullets below represent the generalized findings of the 11/1 Steering Committee:
• Rental Demand
Housing is an economic development issue
Surprised by high renter cost burden
Surprised Georgetown AMI is lower than WilCo
Surprised that there are a significant amount of more renters are cost burdened than
owners
The data suggests there is a segment of the population for whom Georgetown is
unaffordable
• For Sale Demand
Do Sun City numbers skew planning area numbers?
Lower income is more cost burdened
Surprised that anyone under $20K could own a home
Not enough houses for $50K incomes
When looking at regular employment you can’t afford the job
Income does not equal ownership
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• Rental Supply
Send to Council: Georgetown needs more 2 plex, 4 plex
Used to be no more than 20% class A, we have 40% because of cost to build
Lower rents for single family than expected
Duplexes = affordability
Surprising that more subsidized units than Class B
• For Sale Supply
Surprised nothing under $399K west of I-35
Townhouses/condos play a role in the market
Density is the answer
# of units under $275K in next 12-18 months, making some progress
Surprised to know wages not growing as fast as housing costs
2008-2018 Wages not growing as fast as housing costs increase UDC, increase cost
Demand
Housing demand is influenced by regional employment trends, household income, age, ability
and desire to rent or own, among other factors. CDS analyzed employment data for the region
using the Williamson County geography.
Regional Employment trends
Nearly half of all jobs (81k/165k) in Williamson County are in industry sectors with lower
average wages, these sectors are exhibiting growth in overall jobs (Texas Workforce Commission
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) – August 2018)
• Retail Trade
• Educational Services
• Accommodation and Food Services
• Health Care and Social Assistance
Strong growth in high-wage sectors in Williamson County (Texas Workforce Commission
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) – August 2018)
• Manufacturing
• Professional and Technical Services
Life Sciences, including Health Care, has been identified as a target industry for Georgetown to
pursue. While success in this pursuit would bring a number of higher-wage jobs, it will also
grow the number of lower-wage jobs associated with Health Care, which has a wide range of
wages for that sector. (City of Georgetown, Target Industry And Workforce Analysis, 2017)
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Rental Supply
The last four years since 2014 have included generally rising rents in the greater Austin region,
though the increases appear to be plateauing since 2017. This may be because overall supply has
been increasing with new property deliveries, nearly all of which have been considered Class A,
since land and construction costs generally limit the financial feasibility of new unsubsidized
development to only upscale projects. The market rate (non-subsidized or income-restricted)
multifamily properties in Georgetown that supply more affordable rental units either fall into
the Class “B” designation by the real estate investment community or are unrated. They tend to
be older properties (the newest dates to 2001). Lease rates for one-bedroom units tends to range
from $750 to $900 per month. Two-bedroom units range from approximately $900 to $1,100,
with such units at a few properties slightly higher priced. The total number of units in the listed
properties is 1,293.
Georgetown also has a significant supply of multifamily properties that have been publicly
subsidized in some fashion (federal tax credits, public housing, etc.) and have income
restrictions on tenants to remain affordable to lower income residents. Three such projects are
under construction, two of which will offer market rate units. Some properties are age-restricted
to seniors. The total number of units in these properties is 1,916, including the under
construction properties, and of which 1,697 units are income-restricted. Multifamily apartments
are not the only source of rental units in the Georgetown Planning Area. Housing consumers
also look for individual or small-scale rentals. Unfortunately, comprehensive data is not
available to summarize and analyze these transactions. A particular type of rental unit in
Georgetown for which no large transaction or listing sample was available is the small-scale
multi-unit property (mostly quadplexes) and duplexes. These are mostly concentrated in
neighborhoods on just south of the historic core, just west of I-35 off Leander Road, and in
Figure 4 – Regional industry trends, wages and percentage of employment
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relatively older residential areas off Williams Drives also just west of I-35. A small sample of
listings from field research indicates that typical rents in these properties may be comparable to
Class B market rate multifamily units for the same number of bedrooms.
Type Percentage of Units
Class A 37%
Class B 20%
Rent Restricted 27%
Duplex 10%
Fourplex 6%
For Sale Supply
Market data for the Georgetown Planning Area from the MLS transactions in recent years show
that there is very little excess inventory of existing homes available; this is evident from the
relatively small difference between listing price and sales price, and also the short average days
on market (less than 40, down from a typical 70 to 90 a few years earlier). The sales volumes in
the bottom two price ranges, below $275,000 (1,230 total sales), are a dramatic drop from
previous years. In the 2014-2016 period, sales in these two categories totaled 3,087. These lower
price categories represent “entry level” prices for first-time buyers at or below area median
income (approximately $67,000 and $82,000 for Georgetown and Williamson County
respectively as of the 2016 American Community Survey – see the analysis in the next section).
However, the area housing market is rapidly shrinking the available inventory of such homes.
Figure 5 – Multi-family rental percentages by product type
Figure 6 – Multi-family rental percentages by product type
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Sun City Factor
One of the frequently asked questions when housing data was presented in 2018 was how much
Sun City skewed any city wide statistics. CDS ran a report that was able to separate the
geography that approximately encompasses Sun City (eight Census block groups) from the rest
of Georgetown. The findings are below:
• The age restriction for living in Sun City is that one person in the household must be at least
55 years of age. Of the 7,787 households represented in the eight Census block groups, 6,419
(or 82%) of the households are headed by persons 65 years or older as of 2016.
• Included in the overall Georgetown tally, 65 and older households account for
approximately 44% of total households. Removing Sun City, this share drops to
approximately 25%.
• Because Sun City is dominated by owner households, its impact on renter data for the city
overall is small. A similar share of total renter households in the Sun City Block Groups are
cost-burdened as compared to the city excluding Sun City.
• A lower share of Sun City owner households have a mortgage than in Georgetown overall.
This is likely because many Sun City residents purchased their homes with cash, having
equity from previous homes they owned. Interestingly, a higher share of Sun City owner
households with mortgages were estimated to be cost-burdened than in the rest of the city.
• Sun City accounted for a very high share, 69%, of all over-65 owner households in
Georgetown. Of these households, a higher share were cost-burdened than in the
remainder of the city – approximately 25% to 18%.
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Analysis & Recommendations
The current housing needs for the three groups requested by Council are presented below.
The chart above illustrates the number of Georgetown households at each of the HUD defined
income levels using the Williamson County Area Median Income of $77,800 for 2016. The
American Community Survey (ACS) conducted by the Census provides the number of
households by income level for the City of Georgetown. That figure can then be apportioned to
the AMI levels to provide an estimate of number of households by AMI level. The ACS 2016 1
Year estimate for the City of Georgetown was a total of 25,235 households, with 10,271 of those
households headed by a householder over the age of 65.
Low Income households
The findings for the approximately 3,000 low income households with incomes less than 30% of
the Area Median Income were that:
• 69% of renters (1,100/1,600 HHs) are cost burdened
• 68% of owners (950/1,400 HHs) are cost burdened
Possible policies to address this high cost burden include policies to increase rental inventory
and preserve homeownership for low income households.
Workforce households
The findings for the approximately 8,000 workforce households with incomes between 30% and
80% of the Area Median Income were that:
• 80% renters (2,000/2,500 HHs) are cost burdened
• 42% owners (2,300/5,500 HHs) are cost burdened
• Limited supply for sale under $250K
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Possible policies to address this high cost burden and limited supply of affordable for sale
housing include policies to increase rental inventory, preserve homeownership, and increase
homeownership opportunities for workforce households.
Senior households
The findings for the approximately 10,000 senior households with incomes between 30% and
80% of the Area Median Income were that:
• 67% renters (1,000/1,500 HHs) are cost burdened
• 24% owners (2,000/8,500 HHs) are cost burdened
Possible policies to address this high cost burden include policies to increase rental inventory
and preserve homeownership for senior households.
Future Housing Need
The future needs for housing are projected using the anticipated growth rate for Williamson
County from the Texas State Data Center for the year 2030.
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The above chart provides a simple analysis of possible housing units needed in 2030 to
accommodate the City’s 2016 household population by income based a 55% growth rate, as
described in the preceding figure.
Public Input
One of the seven themes that emerged from the extensive public input conducted during 2018
was to focus on housing & affordability. A summary of the public input from the various
outreach opportunities can be found in the attached Housing Public Input Report (Attachment
2).
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2030 PLAN UPDATE
Joint Session| Housing Policies | April 10, 2019 Page 64 of 74
WELCOME
•Challenge: Are housing policies Specific, Achievable and
Relevant?
•Outcome: Establish consensus on 95% of 2030 Update goals.
•Vision
•Goal
•Data
Adopt
•Steering
Committee #9
•Survey #2
Evaluate
•Joint Workshop
#2
Confirm
•Council
Workshop
Public Meeting #2
Establish
policies
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FEEDBACK WE ARE SEEKING
•Are these policies Specific, Achievable?
Specific. Is it focused?
Achievable. Is the policy realistic to achieve by
2030?
•Do the policies help achieve our goal?
•Do we need any additional policies?
•Are there any policies you do no support?Page 66 of 74
2030 PLAN UPDATE GOALS
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.
Reinvest in Georgetown’s existing neighborhoods and commercial areas to
build on previous City efforts.
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.
Guide, promote, and assist the preservation and rehabilitation of the City’s
historic resources.
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2030 PLAN UPDATE GOALS
Ensure effective communication, outreach, and opportunities for public
participation and community partnerships to foster a strong sense of community.
Ensure access to diverse housing options and preserve existing neighborhoods,
for residents of all ages, backgrounds and income levels.
Maintain high quality infrastructure, public safety services, and community
facilities.
Actively partner with GISD, Williamson County, other governmental agencies,
and local organizations to leverage resources and promote innovation.
Maintain and add to the existing quality parks and recreation.
Improve and diversify the transportation network.
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HOUSING ELEMENT
Policies
Affordability Diversity Preservation
Goal
Ensure access to diverse housing options and
preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all
ages, backgrounds and income levels.
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COUNCIL DIRECTION 2.26.19
•Council seeks policy statements
encouraging a diversity in housing
options and a range of density
•Council seeks policy statements with the
identified elements of preservation (aging
in place, naturally occurring affordable
housing, home rehabilitation)
•Council seeks policies that address the
needs of Low income, workforce and
seniors
Affordability
DiversityPreservation
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STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Policy
Number Policy Specific Achievable
P1
Preserve existing housing stock that contributes to
diversity and affordability.X X
P2 Preserve existing neighborhoods.X Not
P3
Support owner ability to stay in their home in
neighborhoods with rapid value increases.X Not
P4 Maintain and promote neighborhood character and quality.X X
Preservation
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STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
A1 Support existing rental choices for low-income households.X X
A2 Increase rental choices for workforce households.X X
A3 Increase rental choices for senior households.X X
A4
Increase homeownership choices for workforce
households.X X
A5 Support community housing choices for all residents.Not X
Affordability
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STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Policy
Number Policy Specific Achievable
C1 Actively seek and build partnerships to leverage resources
and promote innovation.X X
C2 Align housing goals with other city policies and strategic
plans.X X
C3 Ensure opportunity for stakeholder community engagement
through outreach and communication.X X
Coordinated Housing Programming (global policies)
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STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
D1 Encourage and incentivize new housing to provide a
mixture of housing types, sizes and price points. X X
D2
Ensure land use designations and other policies allow for
and encourage a mixture of housing types, densities, and
price points.
X X
D3
Provide opportunity to create complete neighborhoods
across Georgetown that have a mix of housing types and
land uses, affordable housing and transportation options,
and access to healthy food, schools, retail, employment,
community services, and parks and recreation options.
X Not
D4
Support choice Provide enough housing options and
services to allow people to stay in Georgetown as they
grow older age in the community.
Not Not
Diversity
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