HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_P&Z_08.01.2017Notice of Meeting for the
Planning and Zoning Commission
of the City of Georgetown
August 1, 2017 at 6:00 PM
at Council Chambers, 101 East 7th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
The City o f G eo rgeto wn is committed to comp lianc e with the Americans with Dis abilities Ac t (ADA). If yo u
req uire as s is tanc e in participating at a p ublic meeting d ue to a disability, as d efined und er the ADA, reas onab le
as s is tance, ad ap tatio ns , or acc o mmo d ations will b e provid ed up o n req uest. P leas e c o ntact the City Sec retary's
Office, at leas t three (3) days prior to the sc hed uled meeting d ate, at (512) 930-3652 o r City Hall at 113 Eas t 8th
Street fo r add itional info rmation; TTY us ers ro ute through Relay Texas at 711.
Public Wishing to Address the Board
On a sub ject that is pos ted on this agend a: Pleas e fill out a speaker regis tration form which c an b e found at the
Bo ard meeting. C learly p rint yo ur name, the letter o f the item o n which yo u wis h to s p eak, and present it to the
Staff Liais o n, p referab ly p rio r to the s tart of the meeting. You will be called forward to speak when the Board
cons id ers that item.
On a sub ject not pos ted on the agend a: Pers ons may add an item to a future Bo ard agenda b y filing a written
req uest with the S taff Liaison no later than one week prior to the Board meeting. T he req uest mus t inc lude the
s p eaker's name and the s p ecific to p ic to b e ad d res s ed with sufficient information to info rm the b o ard and the
p ublic . For Board Liais on c o ntact info rmatio n, pleas e lo gon to
http://go vernment.georgetown.o rg/category/b o ard s -commissions /.
A As of th e d ea d lin e, n o p ersons were sign ed up to sp ea k on items other than those p osted on the a g enda.
Legislativ e Regular Agenda
B Co nsideration of the Minutes from the July 18, 2017 P &Z meeting. Karen Fros t, Rec o rd ing Secretary
C Public Hearing and possible actio n o n a req ues t to Rezone ap p ro ximately approximately 1.69 acres in
the C. Stubblefield and J.P P ulsifer Survey, loc ated at 1301 W. Univers ity fro m Res id ential S ingle-Family
(RS), Agric ulture (Ag), and Multi-family Dis tric t (MF-2) to a Planned Unit Development with a General
Co mmerc ial (C -3) b as e zoning, to b e kno wn as Natural Gro cers. (REZ-2016-023) S o fia Nels o n, Planning
Directo r
D Dis cus s ion Items :
Update on the Unified Development C o d e Advis o ry Committee (UDC AC ) meetings .
(Commis s ioner Bargainer)
Update on the Geo rgeto wn Transp o rtatio n Ad visory Board (GTAB) meetings . (Commissioner
Marler)
Remind er of the next P lanning and Zoning Co mmis s io n meeting on Augus t 15, 2017 at Co uncil
Chamb ers loc ated at 101 East 7th Street, s tarting at 6:00 p m.
Adjournment
Page 1 of 31
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Shelley No wling, C ity S ecretary fo r the C ity of Geo rgeto wn, Texas , d o hereby c ertify that this Notice of
Meeting was p o s ted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a p lace read ily acc es s ible to the general p ublic at all times ,
on the ______ d ay o f __________________, 2017, at __________, and remained so p o s ted fo r at leas t 72
c o ntinuo us ho urs p receding the sc heduled time o f s aid meeting.
____________________________________
S helley No wling, City Sec retary
Page 2 of 31
City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning
August 1, 2017
SUBJECT:
Cons id eration o f the Minutes fro m the July 18, 2017 P&Z meeting. Karen F ro s t, R ecording Sec retary
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Fro s t, Rec o rd ing S ecretary
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Minutes _P&Z_07.18.2017 Backup Material
Page 3 of 31
P&Z Minutes Page 1 of 3
July 18, 2017
City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday July 18, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Council and Courts Building
101 E 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Commissioners present: Josh Schroeder, Chair; Kevin Pitts, Vice-Chair; Tim Bargainer, Secretary Alex
Fuller, John Marler; Andy Webb; and Travis Perthuis, Alternate.
Absent: Aaron Albright, Alternate;
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Juan Enriquez, Planner; Nathan Jones-Meyer, Planner;
Chris Yanez, Assistant Planning Director; Nat Waggoner, Planning Manager and Karen Frost,
Recording Secretary.
A. Chair Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Brashear led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair Schroeder stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a speaker form
to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each speaker is permitted
to address the Commission once for each item, for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise
agreed to before the meeting begins.
• As of the deadline for this agenda, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than what was
posted on the agenda.
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.
Chair Schroeder notified the commission that Item C would be pulled off the consent agenda and moved to the
regular agenda, for a recusal. The items of business would then be ordered: H, G, C, and I. Motion by
Fuller, second by Pitts to reorder the agenda. Approved 7 – 0. Items were discussed in this order but
are listed below per the original agenda.
B. Consideration of the Minutes from the June 20, 2017 P&Z meeting. Karen Frost, Recording
Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary/Final Plat for Hidden Oaks at Berry Creek,
located on SH 185 (PP-2016-010) Nathan Jones-Meyer, Planner and Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
D. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat Amendment La Conterra North, located
between FM 1460 and Maple Street (PP-2016-014) Nathan Jones-Meyer, Planner and Sofia Nelson,
Planning Director
E. Consideration and possible action on a Combined Preliminary and Final Plat for the Davis
Subdivision, located along the south side of SH-29 and east of Gabriel Forest (PFP-2015-007) Nathan
Jones-Meyer, Planner and Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
F. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary/Final Plat for Blair-Wilson Subdivision, located
Page 4 of 31
P&Z Minutes Page 2 of 3
July 18, 2017
at 3475 County Road 100. (PFP-2017-003) Juan Enriquez, Planner and Sofia Nelson, Planning
Director
Motion by Marler, second by Bargainer to approve the consent agenda items, minus item C.
Approved 7 – 0.
Legislative Regular Agenda
G. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Special Use Permit to allow an automotive
sales facility located at 6801 S. IH-35 and within the General Commercial (C-3) District, to be known
as Echo Park. (SUP-2017-004) Nathan Jones-Meyer, Planner
Jones-Meyer presented the staff report. Based on the findings and the Future Land Use Plan
designations for this property, staff recommends denial of the Permit.
Karen Wunsch presented the applicant’s case.
Commissioners debated the issue and offered comments. Marler is concerned that the 2030 plan is
out of date. Jones-Meyer responded that staff was reviewing the entire tract of land and reviewed
appropriate land uses for the entire property, feeling that permitting more auto sales in that area
would keep other uses away. Others stated they could see a dealership in this area that is so close
to the other dealerships along IH 35.
Nelson commented that the comprehensive plan supports an employment center in this area, and
looking to the guidance of the development review committee, several other uses were more
preferable than auto sales.
Brashear commented that the city once had auto sales businesses downtown and worked to move
them out to the IH 35 corridor. Looking at the surrounding uses of this tract, he supports this land
use and feels it is adaptable and reusable.
Chair opened the public hearing.
Larry Kokel spoke for the Kelley foundation, the land owners that sold property to Subaru, Ford,
Lincoln and Mazda in that area and states that those business have provided a good employment
base. He supports the Special Use Permit.
Dale Illig, President of the Kelley Foundation, spoke about the funding and grants that the
foundation has given within the community. He stated they are looking for a balance between
property rights and business rights and asks commissioners for support of the project.
Chair Schroeder closed the public hearing with no further speakers coming forth.
Motion by Marler, second by Fuller, to recommend to City Council approval of the Special Use
Permit for 6801 S. IH-35. Approved 7 – 0.
H. Public Hearing and possible action on a Replat of a Final Plat for 0.99 acres of Osgood Subdivision
Lot 2, located at 401 W. 17th Street. (FP-2016-036, Osgood Subdivision) Juan Enriquez, Planner
Enriquez presented the case. The applicant is requesting to subdivide the property in to 5 lots.
There were not public comments and staff recommends approval.
Chair Schroeder opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth, closed the hearing.
Page 5 of 31
P&Z Minutes Page 3 of 3
July 18, 2017
Motion by Bargainer, second by Fuller to approve the replat application for 401 W. 17th Street.
Approved 7 – 0.
I. Discussion Items:
• Update on the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee (UDCAC) meetings.
Nelson reported that the committee was reviewing the land use charts, specifically for fuel
stations and the number of fuel pumps in specific zoning districts. She would also be
presenting a workshop at the next Council meeting on mobile food vendors and looking for
direction on possible changes to the UDC.
• Nelson introduced the new staff for Planning: Chris Yanez is the new Assistant Director.
Nat Waggoner and Andreina Davila are the new Planning Managers. A new Housing
Coordinator and Historic Planner would be coming soon.
• Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) meetings. Marler
reported that he was impressed by the new Public Works Director, Octavio Garza, and that
he (Marler) was learning a lot about streets and paving methods and costs.
• Reminder of the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on August 1, 2017 at
Council Chambers located at 101 East 7th Street, starting at 6:00 pm.
Motion to adjourn by Webb, second by Fuller at 6:59 p.m.
____________________________________ ____________________________________
Josh Schroeder, Chair Tim Bargainer, Secretary
Page 6 of 31
City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning
August 1, 2017
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and p o s s ib le ac tion on a reques t to Rezone approximately ap p ro ximately 1.69 acres in
the C. Stubblefield and J.P Puls ifer Survey, lo c ated at 1301 W. University from Res idential Single-Family
(RS ), Agric ulture (Ag), and Multi-family Dis tric t (MF -2) to a P lanned Unit Develo p ment with a General
Commerc ial (C-3) bas e zo ning, to be kno wn as Natural Groc ers . (REZ-2016-023) Sofia Nelson, Planning
Direc tor
ITEM SUMMARY:
Background:
The applic ant has req ues ted to rezone the site fro m Res id ential Single-Family (RS ), Agriculture (Ag), and
Multi-family Dis tric t (MF-2) to a Planned Unit Development with a General Commerc ial (C-3) b as e zoning.
Public Comment:
To d ate, no written pub lic comments have been received .
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval o f the PUD with the cond ition that the signage fo r the d evelopment meet the
req uirements o f the UDC . S taff has reviewed the signage requirements for all develo p ments loc ated o n
b o th s ides of Hwy 29. Eac h of the d evelopments has met the s ignage req uirements o f the UDC .
Additio nally, there does not appear to b e to p o grap hic al or s ite s p ecific c o nditions that wo uld req uire the
inc reas e in sign areas .
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
n/a
SUBMITTED BY:
Sofia Nelson, C NU-A, P lanning Directo r
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
s taff report Cover Memo
Attachment 1- location map Cover Memo
Attachment 2- Future Land Us e Map Cover Memo
Attachment 3- Zoning Map Cover Memo
Attachment 4- Aerial Map Cover Memo
Attachment 5- PUD Cover Memo
Page 7 of 31
Georgetown Planning Department Staff Report
Natural Grocers Page 1 of 4
Report Date: July 27, 2017
File No: REZ-2016-023
Project Planner: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Item Details
Project Name: Natural Grocers
Project Address: 1301University Avenue
Total Acreage: 1.69 acres
Applicant: Jennifer M. Garcia, PE
Property Owner(s): EVC Georgetown LP
Contact: David Myer
Overview of Applicant’s Request
The applicant has requested to rezone the site from Residential Single-Family (RS), Agriculture
(Ag), and Multi-family District (MF-2) to a Planned Unit Development with a General
Commercial (C-3) base zoning.
Site Information
Location:
This property is located at the southwest corner of Hwy 29 and Wolf Ranch Parkway.
Physical Characteristics:
The property is relatively flat with a very dense tree covered lot.
Surrounding Properties:
Location Zoning Future Land Use Existing Use
North C-1 Regional Commercial Highway 29 and retail
development
South MF-2 Regional Commercial and High
Density Residential
Multi-family development
currently under construction
East C-3 Regional Commercial Wolf Ranch Parkway and Wolf
Ranch Development
West MF-2 Regional Commercial and High
Density Residential
Multi-family development
currently under construction
Page 8 of 31
Planning Department Staff Report
Natural Grocers Page 2 of 4
2030 Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use:
The 2030 Plan provides for a Regional Commercial node extending from I-35 on both the east
and westsides of the highway along Hway 29. This 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.
Transportation
This property has direct frontage on Wolf Ranch Parkway and Highway 29. Access to the
property will be limited to Wolf Ranch Pkway. Additionally, a cross access eament and
driveway have been provided to connect the multi-family deveopment, currently under
construction adjacent to this development, to Wolf Ranch Parkway.
Page 9 of 31
Planning Department Staff Report
Natural Grocers Page 3 of 4
Utilities
The City of Georgetown will provide water, wastewater and electric services at this location.
Proposed Zoning District
The proposed PUD will allow for the following:
• Land use predictability- a list of permitted uses have been included in the PUD to
allow for improved land use protections on a key commercial/retail intersection.
• Improved Architectural Standards- the developer will meet all commercial design
requirements of the UDC and has committed to follow the design requirements of
Wolf Ranch (to include materials and masonry finishes consistent with those of the
wolf ranch development).
• Signage- the applicant is requesting a 1.3 ratio of sign area to building frontage along
the front of the building. This is an increase to the 1.0 ratio of sign area to building
frontage required of the UDC.
• Tree Removal- the applicant is requesting to remove trees consistent with the tree
protection and mitigation plan provided for in the PUD.
• Reduction of a parking setback on the west side of the site- The applicant is requesting
a reduction in the parking setback from 15’ to 5’
Staff Analysis
UDC Section 3.06.030 establishes the following criteria for zoning changes:
The application is complete and the information
contained within the application is sufficient
and correct enough to allow adequate review
and final action
This application was reviewed by staff and deemed
to be complete.
The zoning change is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan
The proposed zoning change is consistent with the
Future Land Use of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan
and the Plan’s Goal of preserving and emphasizing
land ideally suited for retail development.
The zoning change promotes the health, safety
or general welfare of the City and the safe
orderly, and healthful development of the City
The zoning change allows for the development of a
key corner at the intersection of two major
roadways. As the area around Wolf Ranch Parkway
and Hwy 29 develops it is quickly becoming the
center of the city. As this area develops property
must be reserved for the development of goods and
services to serve both the new residential
developments as well as the region.
The zoning change is compatible with the
present zoning and conforming uses of nearby
property and with the character of the
The proposed rezoning is compatible with the
surrounding zoning districts and comprehensive
plan.
Page 10 of 31
Planning Department Staff Report
Natural Grocers Page 4 of 4
neighborhood
The property to be rezoned is suitable for uses
permitted by the District that would be applied
by the proposed amendment.
The uses allowed in the PUD are suitable for the
areas, adjacent uses, and consistent with the
comprehensive plan.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the PUD with the condition that the signage for the development
meet the requirements of the UDC. Staff has reviewed the signage requirements for all
developments located on both sides of Hwy 29. Each of the developments has met the signage
requirements of the UDC. Additionally, there does not appear to be topographical or site specific
conditions that would require the increase in sign areas.
Public Comments
Staff has received no public comments regarding this case.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Location Map
Attachment 2 – Future Land Use Map
Attachment 3 – Zoning Map
Attachment 4 – PUD and concept plan
Page 11 of 31
§¨¦35
W U n i v e r s i t y A v e W U n i v e r s i t y A v e
(River/
S
t
r
e
am)
(R i v e r /S t r e a m )
PFP-2016-004Exhibit #1
Coordinate System: Texas State Plane/Central Zone/NAD 83/US FeetCartographic Data For General Planning Purposes Only
¯
Location Map
0 0.5Mi
Le ge ndSiteParcelsCity LimitsGeorgetown ETJ
Page 12 of 31
MEMORIAL DR
W
O
L
F
R
A
N
C
H
P
K
W
Y
S
IM
O
N
R
D
M
E
M
O
R
I
A
L
D
R
W U N I V E R S I T Y AV E
B E L F O R D S T
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
REZ-2016 -023
Legend
Thoroughfare
Future Land Use
Institutional
Regional Commercial
Community Commercial
Em ployment 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 Lim itsGeorgetown ETJ
0 500 1,000Feet
Page 13 of 31
MEMORIAL DR
W
O
L
F
R
A
N
C
H
P
K
W
Y
S
IM
O
N
R
D
M
E
M
O
R
I
A
L
D
R
W U N I V E R S I T Y AV E
B E L F O R D S T
Zoning InformationREZ-2016-023Exhibit #3
Coordinate System: Texas State Plane/Central Zone/NAD 83/US FeetCartographic Data For General Planning Purposes Only
Le ge ndSiteParcelsCity LimitsGeorgetown ETJ
¯
0 500 1,000Feet
Page 14 of 31
W U N I V ER S I T Y AV E
WO
L
F
R
A
N
C
H
PK
W
Y
W U N I V E R S I T Y AV E
W
O
L
F
R
A
N
C
H
PK
W
Y
W UNIVERSITY AVE
W U N I V ER S I T Y AVE
W
O
L
F
R
A
N
C
H
P
K
W
Y
WO
L
F
R
A
N
C
H
P
K
W
Y
W U N I V E R S I T Y AV E
W UNIVERSITY AVE
Coordinate System: Texas State Plane/Central Zone/NAD 83/US FeetCartographic Data For General Planning Purposes Only
¯
Aerial
REZ-2016-023 Le ge ndSiteCity Limits
0 250 500Feet
Page 15 of 31
Page 16 of 31
Page 17 of 31
Page 18 of 31
Page 19 of 31
Page 20 of 31
Page 21 of 31
Page 22 of 31
Page 23 of 31
Page 24 of 31
Page 25 of 31
Page 26 of 31
Page 27 of 31
Page 28 of 31
Page 29 of 31
Page 30 of 31
Page 31 of 31