HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_P&Z_06.19.2018Notice of Meeting for the
Planning and Zoning Commission
of the City of Georgetown
June 19, 2018 at 6:00 PM
at Council and Courts Building, 101 E 7th Street Georgetown, TX 78626
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Consent Agenda
The Statutory Cons ent Agenda inc ludes non-c o ntro versial and ro utine items that may be acted up o n with one
s ingle vo te. An item may b e pulled from the Cons ent Agenda in o rd er that it b e dis c us sed and acted up o n
individ ually as part of the Regular Agenda.
B Co nsideration and possible actio n o f the minutes of June 19, 2018. Karen F ro s t, Recording Sec retary
C Co nsideration and possible actio n o n a Final P lat fo r approximately 29.140 ac res out o f and a p o rtion o f
the William R o b ert Survey No . 4, Abstrac t No. 524, generally lo cated o n the wes t s id e of Shell Ro ad,
no rth of S yc amo re S treet, to b e known as the Arbors at Geo rgeto wn Village Sub d ivision (F P-2018-024).
Andreina Dávila-Quintero, Current Planning Manager.
Legislativ e Regular Agenda
D Public Hearing and possible action on a req ues t to rezone ap p ro ximately 33.6486 ac res c o nsisting o f
Lo ts 1 and 2, Bo nnet Sub d ivision, Lots 1 thro ugh 6, Legend Oaks Section II Sub d ivision, and 5.273
ac res out of the Jo s ep h P. P ulsifer Survey, Ab s trac t No. 498, fro m Agric ulture (AG), Offic e (OF), and
Lo cal Comemrc ial (C-1) zoning districts , to the General Commerc ial (C-3) zoning district, generally
loc ated in the 1300 bloc k o f W University Ave between Wolf Ranch Parkway and River Chase
Boulevard, to b e known as Bluebonnet Plaza (REZ-2018-010). Ro byn Miga, P lanner
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E Public Hearing and possible action on a req ues t to rezone ap p ro ximately 0.2610 acres cons is ting of all
of Lot 4 and p art o f Lo t 3, Bloc k 1, Hart Additio n, from the Offic e (OF) zo ning d is tric t to the Res id ential
Single-Family (RS ) zoning district, lo cated at 608 W 15th Street (REZ-2018-011). Nathan Jo nes, Planner
F Public Hearing and possible action on a req ues t to rezone ap p ro ximately 4.62 acres in the William
Ad d is o n S urvey, Ab s trac t 21, fro m the R es id ential S ingle-Family (RS) zoning dis trict to the Pub lic Fac ility
(PF) zo ning dis trict, lo cated at 2705 E SH-29 to b e known as Fire Station #7 (R EZ-2018-012). Nathan
Jo nes, Planner
G Up d ates and Announc ements . Sofia Nels o n, P lanning Directo r.
Adjournment
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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 __________________, 2018, 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
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning
June 19, 2018
SUBJECT:
Cons id eration and p o s s ib le ac tion of the minutes o f June 19, 2018. Karen Fros t, Rec o rd ing S ecretary
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Fro s t, Rec o rd ing S ecretary
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Minutes _P&Z_06.05.2018 Backup Material
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Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 6
June 5, 2018
City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Council and Courts Building, located at 101 E 7th Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Commissioners present: Tim Bargainer, Vice-Chair; Ercel Brashear; Roger Chappell, Alternate; John
Marler; Kayla McCord; Gary Newman; Travis Perthuis, Alternate; Josh Schroeder, Chair;
Absent: Ben Stewart
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; David Munk, Development Engineer; Andreina Davila-
Quinterro, Current Planning Manager; Robyn Miga, Planner; Nathan Jones-Meyer, Planner; Jordan
Feldman, Planner; and Karen Frost, Recording Secretary.
A. Vice-chair Bargainer called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Marler led the pledge of allegiance.
Schroeder was in attendance but due to family illness, left the meeting.
Chair Bargainer 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. He also explained that due
to the number of guests present for one specific item, Item I would be moved to the first item on the
legislative regular agenda.
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.
B. Consideration and possible action of the minutes of May 15, 2018. Karen Frost, Recording Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat Amendment for the Stillwater Subdivision,
a 71.34 acre tract of land generally located at 351 Wildflower Lane, east of NE Inner Loop, south of
971 and north of the San Gabriel River (PP-2018-003). Nathan Jones, Planner
Motion by Marler, second by Brashear to approve the consent agenda items. Approved 7 – 0.
Legislative Regular Agenda
Item I was processed first and the discussion and action are listed below in the posted order.
D. Public Hearing and possible action on a Final Plat for a replat and subdivision plat of Lots 9-17,
Block B, of the Berry Creek Sec 1 Subdivision, and five (5) acres out of the of the William Roberts
Survey, Abstract No. 524, located at 150 Fairway Lane, to be known as the Berry Creek Sec 1 Replat
(FP-2018-002). Jordan Feldman, Planner
There was a slight recess for the room to clear, then the meeting was reconvened at 7:32 pm
Feldman presented the case. Brashear questioned the general notes of the plat that says it is in
compliance with the UDC at the time of the original plat. He questions whether that is true or if
that changes with the new plat. Nelson states that this will be reviewed and clean-up.
Kathy Heideman, surveyor, was available for questions. She stated an engineer was not needed for
this and this property already has restrictions against structures being added to the existing lots.
Chair Bargainer opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth closed the item.
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Motion by Brashear, second by Marler to approve this plat. Approved 7 – 0.
E. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone approximately 30 acres in the Lewis J.
Dyches Survey, located at 303 SE Inner Loop, from the Agriculture (Ag) and Industrial (IN) zoning
districts to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) district, to be known as Inner Peace. (PUD-2018-
001) Nathan Jones, Planner
Jones presented the case. Brashear asked for clarification of the findings. Ken Horak, the owner,
spoke for the project. They did not extend the bike lane because they felt it was not needed in this
area and they will work on the utility evaluation.
Chair Bargainer opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth closed the hearing.
Motion by McCord, second by Marler to recommend to Council approval of the rezoning of the
Inner Peace PUD. Approved 7 – 0.
F. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to amend the Gtown-120 Holdings Planned Unit
Development generally located northwest of the intersection of E SH 29 and SE Inner Loop. (PUD-
2018-002) Nathan Jones, Planner
Jones presented the case with the findings stated. Staff found the project complies with all criteria
as required by the UDC. Marler asked for the staff findings page to be included with the posted
staff report. Brashear asked questions about the parkland access and whether this amendment
waives frontage road access for the park. A fire access would allow access. Brashear states there
has to be public access for all parcels. There is an access easement. Once deeded, the easement will
be recorded. Bargainer asked for the purpose of the change. Jones says it is to clean the language
for the timing of the improvements to the parkland.
Phillip Wanke, applicant engineer, spoke for the project. The park improvements were reviewed
after the approval of the plan. The Multi-family would dedicate money for the park, and the SFR
would dedicate the land. It was discovered that an easement was needed to access the park.
Brashear had concerns about the parkland.
Chair Bargainer opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth, closed the hearing.
Motion by McCord to recommend to Council approval of the amended PUD for Gtown-120
Holdings, second by Chappell.
Brashear was concerned about the access to the parkland. He felt it was one of the first things to be
dedicated, not the last. He is concerned that the access to the park has been shifted to the single-
family development and it may not happen. Jones explains the language of requiring the parkland
by a certain time, was arbitrary and this amendment is to fix that. Davila stepped in and explained
that the parkland will not be accepted until the ROW is dedicated also.
Vote, 4 – 3. (opposed Perthuis, Brashear and Marler)
G. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone approximately 314 acres in the Burrell
Eaves Survey, located at 2451 and 2453 SH 195 Georgetown, Texas, from Agriculture (AG) to
Planned Unit Development District (PUD) to be known as Berry Creek Highlands (REZ-2017-
015). Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Nelson presented the case. She reviewed the enhancements and reductions proposed and listed the
criteria that this PUD would meet. Commissioners asked questions.
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Pete Dwyer, developer, says it is a pleasure to work with the staff here and this is a good project.
They are asking for a municipal utility district, which will contribute to the wastewater interceptor
and improving Shell Road Spur for the transportation master plan. It will also contribute to
signalization on Hwy 195 also. He introduced Mark Baker and the Schneider and Johnsons,
property owners. He explained the connection to the Westside Park and amenities. Access to the
amenity center will be developed early in the project. Financial contributions will be given to pay
for access to the bridge across Berry Creek. The city will eventually build the bridge.
Chair Bargainer opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth closed the hearing.
Motion by Brashear to recommend to Council the approval of this application, second by
Newman. Approved 7 – 0.
H. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone Lot 2, Block A, Rivery Phase 1, from
General Commercial (C-3) to High-Density Multi-Family (MF-2) zoning district, generally located
on the west side of Wolf Ranch Parkway, north of W SH 29, more specifically known as 1200 Wolf
Ranch Parkway (REZ-2018-008). Robyn Miga, Planner
Miga presented the case. This project meets all but one of the criteria, for meeting the
comprehensive plan of general commercial, and because there is a large amount of multi-family in
the area.
Peter Kahng and Mike McCauley, spoke representing the owner. They plan to develop this
property and keep the ownership in their family. They originally had the Power Computing
headquarters land in the Rivery, which was not developed that way. The sold all the land except
this 13 acres.
Chair Bargainer opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth closed the hearing.
Motion by Marler to recommend approval rezoning to Council of lot 2, Block A, Rivery Phase 1
from General Commercial (C-3) to High Density Multi-family (MF-2) zoning district. Second by
Brashear. Approved 7 – 0.
I. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone Lot 19, Block 1, San Gabriel Estates, from
Agriculture (AG) to Low Density Multi-Family (MF-1) zoning district, generally located south of
Williams Drive, and north of Booty’s Crossing, more specifically known as 816 Booty’s Crossing
Road (REZ-2018-009). Robyn Miga, Planner
This item was considered at 6:10 pm. Miga presented the case and staff report.
Commissioners questioned the city engineer about traffic and drainage concerns along Booty’s
Road. They also expressed concerns about the emergency access and connectivity to other
neighborhoods.
The applicant’s engineer, Ms.Vickers, explained that the developer would provide water detention
and be in compliance with all water quality regulations. Stormwater will be managed and they
would assist in expansion of Booty’s Crossing, if it was required. It was noted that only 33 car trips
were estimated within peak hours, showing less than 200 trips per day which would not trigger a
traffic impact analysis for this property. Brashear pointed out that the developer would not be
reducing actual storm water run-off, but would be slowing it down, through detention.
Frank Sabarino, developer, showed pictures of the townhome product that is proposed for this site.
He explained they are planning to build an upscale condominium product. These are not luxury
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units, but high-quality. They plan to list them at $250K-$295K per unit. They will market to local
people that are down-sizing.
Chair Bargainer opened the Public Hearing:
Richard Blount, 2510 Springwood Ln, objects to this zoning. He feels this is too dense. He feels this
low –density MF zoning is usually next to higher density development. He feels SF-Residential is
more appropriate.
Greg Carroll, 2701 Springwood Lane, Falls of San Gabriel, thinks this does not serve the health and
welfare of the city or their subdivision. He is concerned about the run-off. He shared a video of
what happens when it rains in this area, the high water created from run-off of Booty’s Road. He
also pointed out that the letter of intent did not match what the developer stated today.
Loyce Engle, 2701 Springwood Lane, offered her 3 minutes to Mr. Carroll. Mr. Carroll continued. He
says this rezoning only benefits the developer. He brought up a city report that says this
development does not meet the character of the adjacent neighborhoods.
Rob Rothenberg, 2702 Springwood Lane, appreciated Mr. Carroll’s video. He is a real estate broker
and thinks this is a quality of life issue. He says putting a multi-family product near a high-end
neighborhood reduces the value of the high-end neighborhoods. These condos will not be high-
end at the price per square foot. He stated these two-story homes will also not be sold to retirees.
Lisa King, 3010 Hawthorne Cove, expressed concern about the density and the traffic. She quotes
the Williams Drive Study which states senior home owners prefer single-family homes with yards,
with a limited use of multi-family. She is concerned about the number of units and the cars and
emergency services that will be on that street.
Barbara Anthony, 2714 Springwood Lane, this area scares her and says that emergency vehicles will
not be able to get down Booty’s Road with all the development on that road and now this project
will make it impassable. She strongly objects to this project.
Loyce Engle, 2701 Springwood Lane, says it is difficult to drive down Booty’s Road. She complains
about the possibility of the possible flooding of their home. She asked them as leaders to uphold
the comprehensive plan.
Dwight Stone, 2501 Woodbine Circle, mainly concerned about Booty’s Road. Also concerned about
the impervious cover of this new development. He is concerned about the tax dollars that would
have to be spent to upgrade Booty’s Road.
Mike Green, 2605 Springwood Lane, states flooding is a real issue. The character of their
neighborhood will be changed with the increased density of this development. He asked the
commission to prioritize the citizens over the dollars earned.
Connie Clark, 2510 Woodbine, is concerned about school busses in this area and the safety of the
children. Also talked about the drainage and possible standing water that won’t drain to the river.
Sharon Rogers, 2513 Springwood, lived in Georgetown for 38 years and she was one of the first
ones in Springwood 14 years ago. It was beautiful and is now congested. Please consider not
approving.
Keith Lovin, six minutes, 7:05, 3006 Hawthorne Cove, strongly objects. He says the letter of intent
is inconsistent with other statements of the developer. He does not feel this project would enhance
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the neighborhood. Booty’s Road has too much traffic. His wife has been in two auto accidents at
Williams Drive and Booty’s. There are already safety issues here.
Jessica Cannon, 2759 Springwood Lane, there is significant flooding and standing water that
accumulates on the property. This new development will increase this.
Jeanne Farrenkethen, 3017 Parker Dr, concerned about the traffic, and cuts through the shopping
center parking lots, along with others, to avoid the traffic light congestion. She enjoys the
environment of the town, but there has been a significant increase of traffic through the
neighborhoods. She is also concerned about the water pressure issues that are not sufficient for this
area. She opposed the development.
Joe Gage, 2707 Springwood Lane, he feels the owner misrepresented himself and the development
in the letter that was sent to the neighboring properties. He asks the commissioners to really
consider this carefully.
Penny Black, 3013 Gabriel View, is concerned about the overflow traffic that will be coming down
their street. She is concerned about the amount of renters in these condominiums.
Gary Campbell, 2802 Springwood Lane, chose Georgetown to get away from a similar culture in
another neighboring town. They do not want this to happen to Georgetown.
Bill Bailey, 2905 Addie Lane, feels this will be significantly impacted by traffic. People will be mad
about this.
Dana Young, 2156 Springwood Ln, understands this is a no win situation, but thinks this can be
resolved. Is concerned about lack of planning for infrastructure. Says there is a safety issue.
Complains about the only 200’ notice and thinks it should be more. The developer does not have to
live with this.
Cris Cash, 3009 Hawthorne Cv, wants to register his opposition as a property owner within the 200
feet.
Motion by Marler, to deny this application for rezoning Lot 19, Block 1, San Gabriel Estates,
from Agriculture (AG) to Low Density Multi-Family (MF-1) zoning district. Second by
Chappell.
Brashear explains his vote. He says in looking at the surrounding areas this seems like spot zoning
and Booty’s Road is not where a higher density urban product goes. Newman agrees. Marler
thanks everyone for their participation and contributions to make this decision. McCord is not
optimistic about this property being developed like across Booty’s Road but feels there should be a
transition and this development is not appropriate for this site.
Vote, application denied, 7 – 0.
J. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a Commercial
Vehicle Sales and Services within the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district on the property
located at 2150 N IH-35, bearing the legal description of 5.99 acres out of the David Wright Survey,
Abstract No. 13 (SUP-2018-003). Robyn Miga, Planner
Miga presented the case. She explained the fencing requirements to comply with the gateway
landscape ordinance. The applicant is working with the staff to comply.
Chair Bargainer opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth closed the hearing.
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Motion by Brashear to recommend approval as submitted. Second by McCord. Approved 7 – 0.
K. Updates and Announcements. Sofia Nelson, Planning Director.
Adjournment
Motion by Brashear, second by Marler to adjourn at 9:16 pm.
____________________________________ ____________________________________
Tim Bargainer, Serving Chair Attest, John Marler
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning
June 19, 2018
SUBJECT:
Cons id eration and p o s s ib le ac tion on a Final Plat for ap p ro ximately 29.140 ac res o ut of and a portio n o f
the William Robert S urvey No. 4, Ab s trac t No . 524, generally loc ated o n the wes t s ide o f S hell Road, north
o f S yc amo re Street, to be kno wn as the Arbo rs at Georgetown Village Subdivis io n (FP -2018-024).
And reina Dávila-Quintero , Current Planning Manager.
ITEM SUMMARY:
Overview of the Applicant's Request:
Approval of a Final P lat fo r a 99-lo t res id ential s ubdivis io n, to be kno wn as the Arb o rs at Georgetown
Village Sub divis io n, with a majo r modific atio n to the P reliminary Plat to add two (2) additio nal res id ential
lo ts.
Staff's Analysis:
The p ro p o s ed Final P lat meets all of the requirements o f the Unified Develo p ment C o d e for the proposed
99-lo t res id ential s ubdivis io n, as well as the Arbors at Geo rgeto wn Village PUD.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None. The applic ant has paid the required ap p lic atio n fees .
SUBMITTED BY:
And reina Dávila-Quintero , Current Planning Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
FP-2018-024 - P&Z Staff Report Cover Memo
Exhibit 1 - Location Map Exhibit
Exhibit 2 - Arbors at Georgetown Village Final Plat Exhibit
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Georgetown Planning Department Staff Report
FP-2018-024
Arbors at Georgetown Village Page 1 of 3
Report Date: June 15, 2018
File No: FP-2018-024
Project Planner: Andreina Dávila-Quintero, Current Planning Manager
Item Details
Project Name: Arbors at Georgetown Village
Project Location: Generally located along the west side of Shell Road, north of Sycamore Street
within the Georgetown Village neighborhood.
Total Acreage: 29.140 acres
Legal Description: 29.140 acres out of and a portion of the William Robert Survey No. 4, Abstract
No. 524
Applicant: John J. Teague, III, PE, Halff Associates, Inc.
Property Owner: Green Builders, Inc., and Wilson Family Communities, Inc.
Request: Approval of a Final Plat for the Arbors at Georgetown Village Subdivision
with a major modification to the Preliminary Plat to add two (2) additional
residential lots.
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Planning Department Staff Report
FP-2018-024
Arbors at Georgetown Village Page 2 of 3
Plat Summary
Number of Phases: 1
Residential Lots: 87
Non-residential Lots: 0
Open Space Lots: 11
Parkland Lot: 1
Total Lots: 99
Total Blocks: 5
Linear Feet of Street: 4,202
Site Information
Location:
The subject property is located on the west side of Shell Road, north of Sycamore Street, within the
overall Georgetown Village development. It has a Mixed Use Community Future Land Use designation
and a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district with uses consistent in the Residential Single-
Family (RS) zoning district.
Physical Characteristics:
The tract is treed with a significant drainage area to the north and west.
Utilities
The subject property is located within the City’s service area for water, wastewater and electric. It is
anticipated that there is adequate capacity to serve this property either by existing capacity or developer
participation in upgrades to infrastructure.
Transportation
The subject property currently has access to Shell Road, which is classified as a Major Arterial in the
City’s Overall Transportation Plan. Arterial streets provide traffic movement through and between
different areas within the city and access to adjacent land uses. Access is more controllable because
driveway spacing requirements are much greater and, if safety dictates, overall access can be limited to
specific turning movements. Major Arterials connect major traffic generators and land use
concentrations and serve much larger traffic volumes over greater distances.
The proposed development is located between Shell Road and Creekside at Georgetown Village,
providing the desired connectivity between these sections and enhancing traffic flow options to Shell
Road, while minimizing traffic impacts internally within Georgetown Village. A Traffic Impact
Analysis (TIA) was reviewed for the proposed development in 2014. According the the City approved
TIA, this project will contribute to the widening of Shell Road between Bowline Drive and Sycamore
Street, as well as other improvements along Shell Road.
Parkland Dedication
Parkland dedication requirements are being met with the provision of an approximate 0.6-acre lot in
accordance with the approved Arbors at Georgetown Village PUD (Ordinance No. 2014-13).
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Planning Department Staff Report
FP-2018-024
Arbors at Georgetown Village Page 3 of 3
Inter Departmental, Governmental and Agency Comments
The proposed subdivision plat was reviewed by the applicable City departments. All technical review
comments were addressed by the applicant. Subdivision Plats are reviewed to ensure consistency with
minimum lot size, impervious cover, streets and connectivity, and utility improvement requirements,
among other. All technical review comments have been addressed by the Applicant.
Staff Analysis
The proposed Final Plat meets all of the requirements of the Unified Development Code for the
proposed 99-lot residential subdivision, as well as the Arbors at Georgetown Village PUD.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Location Map
Attachment 2 – Arbors at Georgetown Village Final Plat
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning
June 19, 2018
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on a reques t to rezone approximately 33.6486 acres cons is ting o f
Lots 1 and 2, Bonnet S ubdivis io n, Lo ts 1 through 6, Legend Oaks Sec tion II S ubdivis io n, and 5.273 ac res
o ut of the Jos eph P. Puls ifer S urvey, Ab s trac t No . 498, from Agric ulture (AG), Office (OF), and Lo cal
Comemrc ial (C-1) zoning districts , to the General Commerc ial (C-3) zo ning dis trict, generally lo cated in the
1300 bloc k of W Univers ity Ave between Wolf Ranch Parkway and River Chase Boulevard, to b e
kno wn as Bluebonnet Plaza (REZ-2018-010). R o b yn Miga, Planner
ITEM SUMMARY:
Overview of Applicant's Request
The ap p licant is reques ting to rezone the s ubjec t p ro p erty from Agriculture, AG, Offic e, OF, and Loc al
Commerc ial, C -1, to General Commerc ial, C-3, to d evelop it for a retail s trip c enter and pad s ites, as well
as an assisted living facility.
Staff's Analysis
Bas ed on thes e findings, s taff finds that the proposed req ues t meets the criteria o utlined in UDC Sec tio n
3.06.030 fo r a zo ning map amendment (rezo ning). T he p ro p o s ed C-3 zoning supports higher intens ity
commerc ial us es , whic h are appropriate fo r high traffic areas . The s ubjec t pro p erty is lo cated alo ng two
majo r thoroughfares , whic h will s upport the higher intens ity c o mmercial use on that s ite.
Public Comments
As required by the Unified Development Co d e, all p ro p erty o wners within a 200-fo o t rad ius of the sub jec t
p ro p erty that are lo cated within c ity limits were no tified o f the rezo ning ap p licatio n (27 notices mailed), a
legal notice ad vertis ing the pub lic hearing was plac ed in the Sun Newspaper (June 3, 2018) and s igns were
p o s ted on-s ite. As o f the p ublic ation d ate of this report, staff has rec eived no comments regarding the
case.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None. The applic ant has paid the applic ation fees .
SUBMITTED BY:
Robyn Miga, Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
REZ-2018-010 P&Z Staff Report Cover Memo
Attachment 1 - Location Map Backup Material
Attachment 2 - Future Land Us e Backup Material
Attachment 3 - Zoning Map Backup Material
Attachment 4 - Des ign and Development Standards for the C-3
Backup Material
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dis trict
Attachment 5 - Letter of Intent Backup Material
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Report Date: June 15, 2018
Case No: REZ-2018-010
Project Planner: Robyn Miga, Planner
Item Details
Project Name: Bluebonnet Plaza
Location: 1300-1330 W University Ave
Legal Description: Lots 1 and 2, Bonnet Subdivision, Lots 1 through 6, Legend Oaks Section II
Subdivision, and 5.273 acres out of the Joseph P. Pulsifer Survey, Abstract No.
498
Total Acreage: 33.6486
Applicant: Pape-Dawson Engineers
Property Owner: Morris Venture Partners IV, LLC
Future Land Use: Regional Commercial
Growth Tier: Tier 1A (Developed/Redeveloping)
Existing Zoning: Agriculture, AG, Office, OF, C-1, Local Commercial, and Scenic-Natural
Gateway Overlay districts
Request: Rezone approximately 33.6486 acres from Agriculture, AG, Office, OF, and Local
Commercial, C-1, to General Commercial, C-3
Case History: This is the first public hearing for this case. The property north of University Ave.
was rezoned to C-1 in 1998, and the property south of University Ave was
rezoned to C-1 in 2006.
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Overview of Applicant’s Request
The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property from Agriculture, AG, Office, OF, and Local
Commercial, C-1, to General Commercial, C-3, to develop it for a retail strip center and pad sites, as
well as an assisted living facility.
Site Information
Location:
The subject property is located North and South of West University Avenue, west of Wolf Ranch
Parkway.
Physical Characteristics:
The property is primarily undeveloped and generally covered in trees, particularly the portion located
south of West Univeristy Avenue. Lot 2 of the Bonnet Subdivision, located at the northwest corner of
West University Ave and Wolf Ranch Parkway, is the only portion of the subject property that is
developed with an agricultural sales use.
Surrounding Properties:
The subject property is primarily surrounded by property that is currently being developed with uses
ranging from single-family residential, to multi-family and retail, as well as existing retail, civic and
vacant land uses. This property is adjacent to pr operty that is part of the Wolf Ranch Hillwood
development to the north and south that are identified as single -family and multi-family in their
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Development Plan. Additionally, the subject property is west of the
Wolf Ranch Town Center development, a regional commercial project that includes anchor retail stores,
restaurants and small pad sites.
The current zoning, Future Land Use designation, and existing uses of the adjacent properties are
outlined in the table below:
Location Zoning Future Land Use Existing Use
North PUD RS Moderate Density Residential Single-Family Residential, vacant
South PUD MF-2,
AG, RS High Density Residential Multi-Family, vacant
East C-3, PUD
MF-2 Regional Commercial Walgreens, Primrose School of
Georgetown, Multi-Family
West AG, OF, RS Regional Commercial, Low
Density Residential Church, vacant
Property History:
The subject property is made up of multiple tracts that were all annexed and zoned at different times,
ranging from 1986 to 2006. The half adjacent to the West University Ave right-of-way was annexed in
1986 (Ordinance No. 86-59), and the remaining portions were annexed in 1998 (Ordinance 98-07), and
2005 (Ordinance Nos. 2005-02 and 2005-102). The portions of the subject property with Agriculture, AG,
zoning district remain from the default zoning at the time of annexation. The Office, OF, and Local
Commercial (C-1) zoning districts were designated in 1998 (Ordinance No. 98-8) and 2006 (Ordinance
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2006-39).
Comprehensive Plan Guidance
Future Land Use:
The 2030 Future Land Use category for this subject property is Regional Commercial Destination. The
Regional Commercial Destination category is described in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan to include a large
concentration 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.
Growth Tier:
The subject property is located within Growth Tier 1A, that portion of the city where infrastructure
systems are in place, or can be economically provided and where the bulk of the city’s growth should
be guided over the near term. Within Tier 1A, the city is called on to conduct assessments of public
facility conditions and capacities, and to prioritize short and long term capital investments so as to
ensure that infrastructure capacity is sufficient to serve development intensities as indicated on the
Future Land Use Map and in the zoning districts.
Transportation
The subject parcels proposed to be rezoned are located at the corner of an existing Major Arterial (West
University Avenue) and a Major Collector (Wolf Ranch Parkway) in the City’s Overall Transportation
Plan (OTP). The northern portion of this rezoning case is completely bound by roads on all four sides,
which also includes two local streets, Memorial Drive to the north, and River Chase Boulevard to the
west. Access may be provided on all street frontages depending on site layout and meeting all access
requirements required by fire code and the UDC. Additional right-of-way dedication will be required
on West University Avenue to aquire enough right-of-way for future build out (135’), as well as
Memorial Drive, which is lacking approximately 5 feet to meet local street standard width (50’).
Arterial streets provide traffic movement through and between different areas within the city and
access to adjacent land uses. Access is more controllable because driveway spacing requirements are
much greater and, if safety dictates, overall access can be limited to specific turning movements. Major
Arterials connect major traffic generators and land use concentrations and serve much larger traffic
volumes over greater distances.
Major Collectors are intended to balance traffic between arterial streets and local streets. These streets
tend to carry a high volume of traffic over shorter distances, providing access and movement between
neighborhoods, parks, schools, retail areas and the arterial street system.
The applicant will also be required to do a Traffic Impact Analysis at the time of subdivision or site
development plan.
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Utilities
The subject property is located within the City of Georgetown service area for e lectric, water, and
wastewater. There are existing water lines along Wolf Ranch Parkway, as well as Memorial Drive; and
wastewater is available along West University Avenue and Wolf Ranch Parkway. The developer will
be required to extend those service at their expense in order to serve the development, as well as stub
out to neighboring properties, per the UDC. The applicant is also currently going through a Utility
Evaluation with the City’s Engineering Department.
Proposed Zoning District:
The General Commercial , C-3, district is intended to provide a location for general commercial and
retail activities that serve the entire community and its visitors. Uses may be large in scale and
generate substantial traffic, making the C -3 District only appropriate along freeways and major
arterials.
Typical uses in this district include general retail, hotels, restaurants, and general office. Certain land
uses, including automotive sales, rental or leasing facilities, require a Special Use Permit (SUP). Some
land uses have specific design limitations to ensure compatibility with the surrounding properties.
Attachment 4 contains a comprehensive list of C -3 district permitted uses and development
standards.
Inter Departmental, Governmental and Agency Comments
The proposed zoning request was reviewed by all applicable City Departments to determine the
appropriateness of the requested zoning on the subject property. No comments were issued regarding
the zoning request.
Staff Analysis
Staff has reviewed the rezoning request and determined that the proposed request meets four (4) of the
five (5) criteria established in UDC Section 3.06.030 for zoning changes:
Approval Criteria Findings Staff Comments
1. The application is complete
and the information contained
within the application is
sufficient and correct enough
to allow adequate review and
final action.
Complies An application must provide the
necessary information to review and
make a knowledgeable decision in
order for staff to schedule an
application for consideration by the
Planning and Zoning Commission and
City Council. This application was
reviewed by staff and deemed to be
complete.
2. The zoning change is
consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Complies The 2030 Comprehensive Plan calls for
Regional Commercial Destination
within this portion of the city. The
subject property is located at the
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Approval Criteria Findings Staff Comments
intersection of a major arterial and
major collector where the proposed
uses and requested zoning district are
encouraged. Therefore, this request
meets what is outlined in the
Comprehensive Plan for this area.
3. The zoning change promotes
the health, safety or general
welfare of the City and the
safe orderly, and healthful
development of the City.
Complies The zoning district promotes the
health, safety, and general welfare of
the City, and would provide a safe,
orderly, and healthful development
due to the applicability of all
development codes and standards that
must be met to promote health, safety,
and compatibility with surrounding
zoning districts, e.g. boundary walls,
landscape buffers, and access, at the
time of development. While the subject
parcels are located along one of the
city’s major commercial corridors
where high intense commercial uses
have been developed, there are also
existing single-family subdivisions in
this area. River Chase is located on the
western boundary of the property, and
Hillwood’s Wolf Ranch single-family
subdivision is located to the north.
Memorial Drive will serve as a buffer
between the existing single-family and
the proposed development. There is
also a wall located on the southern
boundary of the lots in Wolf Ranch
with an approximate 15’ landscape
buffer, and there are no connecting
streets that would encourage an
increase in traffic to the subdivision
through Memorial Dr. River Chase is a
less dense subdivision that touches the
parcel on the western boundary,
however, it is not anticipated that this
subdivision would see any increase in
traffic, given the close proximity to two
major thoroughfares. Based on these
factors, the conditions are in place to
create an orderly development for this
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Approval Criteria Findings Staff Comments
area.
4. The zoning change is
compatible with the present
zoning and conforming uses of
nearby property and with the
character of the neighborhood.
Partially Complies The subject property is mostly
compatible with the adjacent zoning
districts, as there is multi-family to the
south, and commercial, retail and civic
uses to the east and west. The only area
that it is not as compatible is north of
the subject property where single-
family is located. It is not a compatible
transition from single-family to C-3
because generally you would see a
transition of densities and uses to
provide a less intense shift in land uses.
However, it should be noted that there
is an existing local street (Memorial
Drive) that separates the subject
property from the single-family
residential to the north. In addition, the
single-family development includes a
platted open space lot along this
roadway that is approximately 15 feet
in width at its narrowest point. Both
the roadway and open space lot create
a buffer between the requested C-3
zoning district and single-family
development, thus minimizing the
impact that commercial uses on the
subject property may have on the
single-family residential development.
5. The property to be rezoned is
suitable for uses permitted by
the District that would be
applied by the proposed
amendment.
Complies The applicant is proposing to develop
the subject property with General
Commercial, C-3. The site meets the
requirements of this zoning district
based on the Future Land Use
designation, and there is no minimum
or maximum lot size for this
designation. The subject property will
be required to develop in accordance
with what is permitted in the C-3
zoning district, if the request were to be
approved.
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Based on these findings, staff finds that the proposed request meets the criteria outlined in UDC Section
3.06.030 for a zoning map amendment (rezoning). The proposed C-3 zoning supports higher intensity
commercial uses, which are appropriate for high traffic areas. The subject property is located along two
major thoroughfares, which will support the higher intensity commercial use on that site.
Public Comments
As required by the Unified Development Code, all property owners within a 200-foot radius of the
subject property that are located within city limits were notified of the rezoning application (27 notices
mailed), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun Newspaper (June 3, 2018)
and signs were posted on-site. As of the publication date of this report, staff has received no comments
regarding the case.
Meetings Schedule
June 19, 2018 – Planning and Zoning Commission
July 10, 2018 – City Council First Reading of the Ordinance
July 24, 2018 – City Council Second Reading of the Ordinance
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Location Map
Attachment 2 – Future Land Use Map
Attachment 3 – Zoning Map
Attachment 4 – Design and Development Standards of the Residential (C-3) zoning district
Attachment 5 – Applicant’s Letter of Intent
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Open Space
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Ag / Rural Residential
Existing Collector
Existing Freeway
Existing Major Arterial
Existing Minor Arterial
Existing Ramp
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Maximum Building Height = 45 feet Side Setback = 10 feet Bufferyard = 15 feet with plantings
Front Setback = 25 feet Side Setback to Residential = 15 feet adjacent to AG, RE, RL, RS, TF, MH,
(0 feet for build-to/downtown)Rear Setback = 10 feet MF-1, or MF-2 districts
Rear Setback to Residential = 25 feet
Allowed by Right Subject to Limitations Special Use Permit (SUP) Required
Agricultural Sales Activity Center (youth/senior)Auto. Parts Sales (outdoor)
Artisan Studio/Gallery Athletic Facility, Indoor or Outdoor Auto. Repair & Service, General
Assisted Living Bar/Tavern/Pub Auto. Sales, Rental, Leasing
Automotive Parts Sales (indoor)Business/Trade School Bus Barn
Auto. Repair and Service, Limited Church (with columbarium)Cemetary, Columbaria, Mausoleum, or
Memorial Park
Banking/Financial Services College/University Correctional Facility
Blood/Plasma Center Commercial Recreation Firing Range, Indoor
Car Wash Community Center Flea Market
Consumer Repair Dance Hall/Night Club Hospital, Psychiatric
Dry Cleaning Service Data Center Lumber Yard
Emergency Services Station Day Care (group/commercial)Major Event Entertainment
Event Catering/Equipment Rental Driving Range Manufactured Housing Sales
Farmer's Market Event Facility Meat Market
Fitness Center Fuel Sales Multifamily Attached
Food Catering Services Heliport Recreational Vehicle Sales, Rental,
Funeral Home Kennel Self-Storage (indoor or outdoor)
General Retail Live Music/Entertainment Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
General Office Micro Brewery/Winery Transient Service Facility
Government/Postal Office Neighborhood Amenity Center Wireless Transmission Facility (41'+)
Home Health Care Services Park (neighborhood/regional)
Hospital Pest Control/Janitorial Services
Hotel/Inn/Motel (incl. extended stay)School (Elementary, Middle, High)
Integrated Office Center Upper-story Residential
Landscape/Garden Sales Wireless Transmission Facility (<41')
Laundromat
Library/Museum
Medical Diagnostic Center
Medical Office/Clinic/Complex
Membership Club/Lodge
Nature Preserve/Community Garden
Nursing/Convalescent/Hospice
Parking Lot (commercial/park-n-ride)
Personal Services (inc. Restricted)
Printing/Mailing/Copying Services
Private Transport Dispatch Facility
Restaurant (general/drive-through)
Small Engine Repair
Social Service Facility
Surgery/Post Surgery Recovery
Theater (movie/live)
Transit Passenger Terminal
Urgent Care Facility
Utilities (Minor/Intermediate/Major)
Veterinary Clinic (indoor only)
General Commercial (C-3) District
District Development Standards
Specific Uses Allowed within the District
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning
June 19, 2018
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on a reques t to rezone approximately 0.2610 ac res c o nsisting of all
o f Lo t 4 and part of Lot 3, Blo ck 1, Hart Ad d ition, fro m the Office (OF) zoning dis trict to the Residential
Single-Family (R S) zo ning d is tric t, loc ated at 608 W 15th S treet (REZ-2018-011). Nathan Jones , Planner
ITEM SUMMARY:
Overview of Applicant’s Request:
The ap p licant has reques ted to rezo ne 0.261 ac res of p ro p erty with an exis ting s ingle-family residential
s tructure in the Hart Additio n Sub d ivision fro m the Office (OF) d is tric t to the Res idential Single-Family
(RS ) district. The purp o s e of rezo ning is to b ring the existing single-family us e into c o mp lianc e, as well as
s ubdivid e the property into two (2) lo ts to build a new single-family struc ture.
Staff's Analysis:
Staff has reviewed the rezo ning req uest and d etermined that the p ro p o s ed req ues t partially meets all of the
criteria establis hed in UDC S ectio n 3.06.030 fo r zoning c hanges as outlined in the attac hed Staff Rep o rt.
Public Comments:
As req uired by the Unified Development Cod e, all property o wners within a 200 fo o t rad ius o f the s ubjec t
p ro p erty and within the city limits (14 no tic es mailed ) were no tified o f the rezoning applic ation, a legal
notice ad vertis ing the pub lic hearing was p lac ed in the Sun News p ap er (June 3, 2018) and a sign was
p o s ted o n-site. Thes e no tic es includ ed the pub lic hearing s ched uled fo r City Counc il on July 10, 2018.
No written or verb al c o mments have b een rec eived b y the P lanning Dep artment s taff.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None. The applic ant has paid the required ap p lic atio n fees .
SUBMITTED BY:
Nathan Jo nes, Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
REZ-2018-01 - P&Z Staff Report Cover Memo
Attachment 1 - Location Map Backup Material
Attachment 2 - Future Land Us e Map Backup Material
Attachment 3 - Zoning Map Backup Material
Attachment 4 – RS Dis trict Development Standards and Permitted
Land Us es Backup Material
Attachment 5 - Letter of Intent Backup Material
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608 W 15th Street Rezoning from OF to RS
Report Date: June 15, 2018
File No: REZ-2018-011
Project Planner: Nathan Jones, Planner
Item Details
Project Name: 608 W 15th Street Rezone
Location: 608 W 15th Street
Legal Description: 0.2610 acres consisting of all of Lot 4 and a part of Lot 3, Block 1, Hart’s
Addition to Georgetown
Total Acreage: 0.261 acres
Applicant: Peyton Lewis, Lewis Asset Management
Property Owner: Peyton Lewis, Lewis Asset Management
Future Land Use: Moderate Density Residential (MDR)
Existing Zoning: Office (OF)
Request: Rezone approximately 0.261 acres from Office (OF) to Residential Single-
Family (RS)
Case History: This is the first public hearing for this zoning case.
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Overview of Applicant’s Request
The applicant has requested to rezone 0.261 acres of property with an existing single-family
residential structure in the Hart Addition Subdivision from the Office (OF) district to the Residential
Single-Family (RS) district. The purpose of rezoning is to bring the existing single-family use into
compliance, as well as subdivide the property into two (2) lots to build a new single-family structure.
Site Information
Location:
The subject property is part of an established residential neighborhood within the urban core of the
City of Georgetown, located along West 15th Street and between Railroad Avenue and Hart Street.
The neighborhood is bounded by south fork of the San Gabriel River immediately to the west, West
University Ave to the north, and South Austin Avenue to the east.
Physical Characteristics:
The subject property is currently developed as a residential single-family lot. According to a
property survey, there is an existing one-story wood frame residential structure and a small wood
shed located onsite.
Aerial Image
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Surrounding Properties:
The subject property is surrounding by property that has been developed as single-family or multi-
family residential uses, as well as non-residential uses such as assisted living, neighborhood park,
church, and commercial and retail uses. The mix of uses within this area has been a result of
conversions of previous zoning districts that permitted mix of residential and non-residential uses,
and which are no longer in effect today. Some of these properties are currently in the process of
being rezoned to accommodate the existing use (i.e. The Rail rezoning to multi-family) or to
accommodate proposed infill development (i.e. the 1301 West St and 609 W 14th St rezoning to single-
family).
The current zoning, Future Land Use designation, and existing uses of the adjacent properties are
outlined in the table below:
Existing Zoning
Location Zoning Future Land Use Existing Use
North Office (OF) Moderate Density Residential Undeveloped property
South Office (OF) Moderate Density Residential Multifamily and
duplex homes
East Office (OF) Moderate Density Residential Single family homes
West Office (OF) Moderate Density Residential Single family
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Property History
The subject site is zoned Office (OF) with an existing single-family residence estimated to have been
constructed in 1890. The current zoning district was a result of the conversion of the previous RM -
3, Office and Services, zoning district that permitted single-family development when the Unified
Development Code (UDC) was adopted in 2003. As the current OF zoning district does not permit
single-family residential, the existing use is considered a legal non-conforming situation pursuant
to Chapter 14 of the UDC.
2030 Comprehensive Plan Guidance
Future Land Use:
The 2030 Comprehensive Plan designates land use categories on this property is Moderate Density
Residential.
The Moderate Density Residential category is described in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan as comprising
single family neighborhoods that can be accommodated at a density ranging between 3.1 and 6
dwelling units per gross acre, with housing types including small-lot detached and attached single-
family dwellings (such as townhomes). This category may also support complementary non -
residential uses along major roadways such as neighborhood-serving retail, office, institutional, and
civic uses, although such uses may not be depicted on the Future Land Use Map.
Growth Tier:
The subject property is located within Growth Tier 1A. Tier 1A is that portion of the city where
infrastructure systems are in place, or can be economically provided and where the bulk of the city’s
growth should be guided over the near term. Within Tier 1A, the city is called on to conduct
assessments of public facility conditions and capacities and to prioritize short and long term capital
investments so as to ensure that infrastructure capacity is sufficient to serve development intensities
as indicated on the Future Land Use Map and in the zoning districts.
Transportation
Due to the subject property’s location in the City’s urban core, it can be accessed from many different
routes. Primary access from West University Avenue and Leander Road may come from Scenic
Drive or South Austin Avenue, both of which are classified as a Major Collector in the City’s Overall
Transportation Plan. Additionally, Railroad Avenue located west of the subject property is a
neighborhood collector with a 65-foot right-of-way, and 17th street located to the south of the subject
property also serves as a neighborhood collector for the area.
Collector-level streets are intended to balance traffic between arterial streets and local streets. These
streets tend to carry a high volume of traffic over shorter distances, providing access and movement
between neighborhoods, parks, schools, retail areas and the arterial street system.
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Utilities
The property has existing utilities with the City of Georgetown serving as the electric, wastewater
and water service provider. There are no foreseen issues with providing these services to the subject
property for the permitted uses in the Residential Single-Family (RS) district.
Proposed Zoning District
The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property to Residential Single-Family (RS). The RS
district allows for medium density and its minimum lot size is 5,500 square feet. The RS district
contains standards for development that maintain single-family neighborhood characteristics. The
RS district may be located within proximity of neighborhood-friendly commercial and public
services and protected from incompatible uses. All housing types in the RS district shall use the lot,
dimensional and design standards of the district.
Permitted land uses within the district include detached single-family homes and group homes with
six (6) or less residents. Attached single-family homes, churches, family home day care, and schools
among other uses are permitted subject to design limitations to ensure compatibility with the
surrounding properties. Other uses such as accessory dwelling units, bed and breakfast, group day
care, general office and other similar uses may be permitted subject to approval of a Special Use
Permit (SUP). Attachment 4 contains a comprehensive list of RS district permitted uses and
development standards.
Inter Departmental, Governmental and Agency Comments
The proposed zoning request was reviewed by all applicable City Departments to determine the
appropriateness of the requested zoning on the subject property. No comments were issued
regarding the zoning request.
Staff Analysis
Staff has reviewed the rezoning request and determined that the proposed rezoning meets the
criteria established in UDC Section 3.06.030 for a Zoning Map Amendment, as outlined below:
Approval Criteria Findings Staff Comments
1. The application is complete
and the information
contained within the
application is sufficient and
correct enough to allow
adequate review and final
action.
Complies An application must provide the necessary
information to review and make a
knowledgeable decision in order for staff to
schedule an application for consideration by
P&Z and City Council. Staff reviewed the
application and deemed it complete.
2. The zoning change is
consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Complies The proposed zoning change is consistent
with the Future Land Use element of the
2030 Comprehensive Plan. The Future Land
Use map designates the property as
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Approval Criteria Findings Staff Comments
Moderate Density Residential, and envisions
the area to be developed with a range of
single-family. The RS district supports
medium density residential development by
setting a specific minimum lot size and
restricting the number of dwelling units that
are allow on one lot.
The Comprehensive Plan also promotes the
rezoning of lots when the proposed zoning
district eliminates the non-conforming status
of the lot. The RS district is appropriate for
the subject property due to its existing land
use, lot size, and onsite structures.
3. The zoning change promotes
the health, safety or general
welfare of the City and the
safe orderly, and healthful
development of the City.
Complies The proposed zoning district promotes the
safe, orderly, and healthful development of
the City by placing more restrictive
development standards than the standards
allowed by right in the existing Office (OF)
zoning district. The OF district is a non-
residential district that allows for
commercial land uses and their
accompanying building design
requirements, such as greater impervious
cover. Under current conditions, the existing
structure could be converted to an office use
and would be required to provide onsite
parking, commercial landscaping, and other
site improvements. The proposed RS district
is more appropriate for the property due to
its location within an existing residential
neighborhood, the land uses immediately
surrounding the property, as well as the
property’s existing land use.
4. The zoning change is
compatible with the present
zoning and conforming uses
of nearby property and with
the character of the
neighborhood.
Complies The proposed zoning change is compatible
with the immediate surrounding uses and
character of the area. The subject property is
surrounded by an established residential
neighborhood, with a mix of single-family
and multi-family uses.
5. The property to be rezoned is
suitable for uses permitted by
the District that would be
Complies The proposed zoning district permits single-
family uses by right. The property to be
rezoned is currently being used as a single-
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608 W 15th Street Rezoning from OF to RS
Approval Criteria Findings Staff Comments
applied by the proposed
amendment.
family residence and is anticipated to be
continue to be used as such. The proposed
zoning district would align the zoning
district with the current and proposed use of
the subject property.
Based on these findings, staff finds that the proposed request meets the criteria outlined in UDC
Section 3.06.030 for a zoning map amendment (rezoning). The proposed RS zoning supports the
existing and proposed uses on the subject property, and is compatible with the surrounding uses
and character of the area.
Public Comments
As required by the Unified Development Code, all property owners within a 200 foot radius of the
subject property and within the city limits (14 notices mailed) were notified of the rezoning
application, a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun Newspaper (June 3,
2018) and a sign was posted on-site. These notices included the public hearing scheduled for City
Council on July 10, 2018.
No written or verbal comments have been received by the Planning Department staff.
Meetings Schedule
June 19, 2018 – Planning and Zoning Commission
July 10, 2018 – City Council First Reading of the Ordinance
July 24, 2018 – City Council Second Reading of the Ordinance
Attachments
Exhibit 1 – Location Map
Exhibit 2 – Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 3 – Zoning Map
Exhibit 4 – RS District Development Standards and Permitted Land Uses
Exhibit 5 – Applicant’s Letter of Intent
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Minimum Lot Size = 5,500 square feet Front Setback = 20 feet Bufferyard = 10 feet with plantings
Minimum Lot Width = 45 feet Side Setback = 6 feet when non-residential develops
Corner Lot Width = 55 feet Rear Setback = 10 feet adjacent to residential
Maximum Building Height = 35 feet Side/Rear Street Setback = 15 feet
Street Facing Garage Setback = 25 feet
Unloaded Street Setback = 20 feet
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Group Home (<7 residents)Church (with columbarium)Accessory Dwelling Unit
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Utilities (Minor)Golf Course Bed and Breakfast (with events)
Home Based Business Cemetary/Columbaria/Mausoleum
Nature Preserve/Community Garden Community Center
Neighborhood Amenity Center Day Care (Group)
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Single-family Attached Halfway House
Utilities (Intermediate)Hospice Facility
Wireless Transmission Facility (<41')Rooming/Boarding House
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning
June 19, 2018
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on a reques t to rezone approximately 4.62 ac res in the William
Addison Survey, Abs tract 21, from the Res idential Single-F amily (RS) zoning d is tric t to the P ublic Facility
(PF ) zoning d is tric t, loc ated at 2705 E SH-29 to be kno wn as Fire Station #7 (REZ-2018-012). Nathan
Jones , Planner
ITEM SUMMARY:
Overview of Applicant’s Request:
The ap p licant has reques ted to rezo ne the 4.62 ac re property with an existing s ingle-family res id ential
s tructure and warehous e from the Res id ential Single-F amily (RS ) district to the P ublic F acility (PF) zoning
d is tric t. The p urpos e fo r this rezo ning is to d evelop the sub ject property with an emergenc y s ervic es
s tatio n, Fire Station #7.
Staff's Analysis:
Staff has reviewed the rezo ning req uest and d etermined that the p ro p o s ed req ues t partially meets all of the
criteria establis hed in UDC S ectio n 3.06.030 fo r zoning c hanges as outlined in the attac hed Staff Rep o rt.
Public Comments:
As req uired by the Unified Development Cod e, all property o wners within a 200 fo o t rad ius o f the s ubjec t
p ro p erty and within the city limits (18 no tic es mailed ) were no tified o f the rezoning applic ation, a legal
notice ad vertis ing the pub lic hearing was p lac ed in the Sun News p ap er (June 3, 2018) and a sign was
p o s ted o n-site. Thes e no tic es includ ed the pub lic hearing s ched uled fo r City Counc il on July 10, 2018.
No written or verb al c o mments have b een rec eived b y the P lanning Dep artment s taff.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None studied at this time.
SUBMITTED BY:
Nathan Jo nes, Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Staff Report Cover Memo
Attachment 1 - Location Map Backup Material
Attachment 2 - Future Land Us e Map Backup Material
Attachment 3 - Zoning Map Backup Material
Attachment 4 – PF Dis trict Development Standards and Permitted
Land Us es Backup Material
Attachment 5 - Letter of Intent Backup Material
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Georgetown Planning Department Staff Report
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Fire Station #7 Rezoning from RS to PF
Report Date: June 15, 2018
File No: REZ-2018-012
Project Planner: Nathan Jones, Planner
Item Details
Project Name: Fire Station #7
Location: 2705 E SH-29
Legal Description: 4.62 acres out of the William Addison Survey, Abstract 21
Total Acreage: 4.62 acres
Applicant: Eric Johnson, City of Georgetown
Property Owner: City of Georgetown
Future Land Use: Mixed Use Community (MUC) and Regional Commercial (RC)
Existing Zoning: Residential Single-Family (RS) and Scenic-Natural Gateway Overlay districts
Request: Rezone approximately 4.62 acres from Residential Single-Family (RS) to
Public Facility (PF)
Case History: This is the first public hearing for this zoning case.
Location Map
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Overview of Applicant’s Request
The applicant has requested to rezone the 4.62 acre property with an existing single-family
residential structure and warehouse from the Residential Single-Family (RS) district to the Public
Facility (PF) zoning district. The purpose for this rezoning is to develop the subject property with an
emergency services station, Fire Station #7.
Site Information
Location:
The subject property is located on the north side of SH-29/University Avenue, just west of Wilbarger
Point and NE Inner Loop.
Physical Characteristics:
The subject property is currently developed with a residential single-family structure and a
commercial towing services facility. There is an office/warehouse located in the rear of the property.
There are few trees on the property.
Aerial Image
Surrounding Properties:
The subject property is surrounded by large tracts of undeveloped land, as well as single-family,
multi-family and civic uses. A fuel service facility is located at the intersection of NE Inner Loop and
SH-29/University Avenue . In addition, the proposed Georgetown 120 Planned Unit Development
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(PUD) is to the northeast of the subject property. Georgetown 120 PUD is a mixed-use development
consisting of multi-family, single-family and non-residential uses proposed closer to the intersection
of NE Inner Loop and SH-29/University Avenue. Southwestern University property is located to the
northwest of the subject property; however, this is currently undeveloped.
The current zoning, Future Land Use designation, and existing uses of the adjacent properties are
outlined in the table below:
Existing Zoning
Location Zoning Future Land Use Existing Use
North Extra-territorial
Jurisdiction (ETJ)
Mixed Use Community and
Regional Commercial Vacant/undeveloped
South Residential Single-
Family (RS)
Moderate Density
Residential and Institutional
Single family homes, St.
Helen’s Catholic
Church and School
East Residential Single-
Family (RS) Regional Commercial Multi-family
West Local Commercial (C-1) Mixed Use Community Undeveloped property
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Property History
The subject property was annexed in to the City in 1986 (Ord. 86-59). The property was designated
its current zoning district with the adoption of the Unified Development Code in 2003.
2030 Comprehensive Plan Guidance
Future Land Use:
The 2030 Comprehensive Plan designates land use categories on this property is Mixed Use
Community and Regional Commercial.
The Mixed Use Community category is described in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan as intended for
large tracts of undeveloped land, which are appropriate for larger scale, creatively planned
communities, where a mix of residential types and densities are complemented by supporting retail,
small to medium-scale office development, and integrated open spaces, where appropriate.
The Regional Commercial category is described in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan as areas of 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.
Growth Tier
The subject property is located within Growth Tier 1A. Tier 1A is that portion of the city where
infrastructure systems are in place, or can be economically provided and where the bulk of the city’s
growth should be guided over the near term. Within Tier 1A, the city is called on to conduct
assessments of public facility conditions and capacities and to prioritize short and long term capital
investments so as to ensure that infrastructure capacity is sufficient to serve development intensities
as indicated on the Future Land Use Map and in the zoning districts.
Transportation
Primary access to the subject property is from E University Avenue, which is identified in the Overall
Transportation Plan as a Major Arterial. In addition, the subject property is located approximately
600 feet from the intersection of SH-29/University Avenue and Inner Loop. NE Inner Loop is
classified as a Major Arterial and SE Inner Loop as a Minor Arterial in the City’s Overall
Transportation Plan.
Arterial streets provide traffic movement through and between different areas within the city and
access to adjacent land uses. Access is more controllable because driveway spacing requirements are
much greater and, if safety dictates, overall access can be limited to specific turning movements.
Minor Arterials connect lower functional classifications and major arterials and tend to be shorter in
distance. Major Arterials connect major traffic generators and land use concentrations and serve
much larger traffic volumes over greater distances.
Based on the existing driveway curb-cuts in the vicinity, the property may be permitted at least one
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non-emergency public access driveway.
Utilities
The property has existing utilities with the City of Georgetown serving as the electric, wastewater
and water service provider. It is anticipated there is adequate capacity to serve the subject property.
Proposed Zoning District
The applicant is proposing to rezone the property to Public Facility (PF). The PF district is intended
to provide a location for government and other public or quasi-public facility operations. These may
include schools, public parks, hospitals, airports, government offices, churches and other related
uses, but would not include industrial facilities or storage yards. Some uses allowed in this district
might generate heavy traffic volumes and high-intensity operations. The PF district shall contain
uses that are allowed in both residential and non-residential districts and is subject to non-residential
design and landscaping standards for compatibility with nearby or adjacent residential uses.
Permitted uses in this district include, but are not limited to, emergency services station,
government/post office, library, hospital, and utilities. Other uses such as schools, community
centers, churches, restaurants, and event facilities are permitted subject to specific design limitations
to ensure compatibility with the surrounding properties. Certain land uses including group homes
with more than 16 residents, orphanage, psychiatric hospital, and major event entertainment, may
be permitted subject to approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP). Attachment 4 contains a
comprehensive list of PF district permitted uses and development standards.
Inter Departmental, Governmental and Agency Comments
The proposed zoning request was reviewed by all applicable City Departments to determine the
appropriateness of the requested zoning on the subject property. No comments were issued
regarding the zoning request.
Staff Analysis
Staff has reviewed the rezoning request and determined that the proposed rezoning meets the
criteria established in UDC Section 3.06.030 for a Zoning Map Amendment, as outlined below:
Approval Criteria Findings Staff Comments
1. The application is complete
and the information
contained within the
application is sufficient and
correct enough to allow
adequate review and final
action.
Complies An application must provide the necessary
information to review and make a
knowledgeable decision in order for staff to
schedule an application for consideration by
P&Z and City Council. Staff reviewed the
application and deemed it complete.
2. The zoning change is
consistent with the
Complies The proposed zoning change is consistent
with the Future Land Use element of the
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Approval Criteria Findings Staff Comments
Comprehensive Plan.
2030 Comprehensive Plan. The Future Land
Use map designates the property with both
Mixed Use Community and the Regional
Commercial categories. These future land
use categories promote residential and
commercial activities that will require the
provision of public services. The proposed
zoning change is consistent with the goals of
the Comprehensive Plan that call for the
provision of public services that support
residential and commercial growth.
3. The zoning change promotes
the health, safety or general
welfare of the City and the
safe orderly, and healthful
development of the City.
Complies The proposed zoning district promotes the
health, safety, and general welfare of the
City by allowing important government and
community facilities, including emergency
services stations, libraries, and social service
facilities, to be located along the strategically
important SH-29/University Avenue and
Inner Loop, as well as within adequate
distance from residential neighborhoods and
commercial uses. This location promotes the
orderly and healthful development of the
City by allowing these important civic
services to be easily accessed by the public,
as well as where services may be easily
provided to the public.
4. The zoning change is
compatible with the present
zoning and conforming uses
of nearby property and with
the character of the
neighborhood.
Complies The proposed zoning change is compatible
with the immediate surrounding uses. The
majority of land immediately adjacent to the
subject property is undeveloped at this time.
However, it is owned by Southwestern
University and may be developed with
educational or civic uses in the future as the
university continues to expand.
Additionally, there are residential
neighborhoods located both northeast and
south of the property as well religious
assembly facilities and places of worship
across the highway. The proposed zoning
district would result in a cluster of public
services that would be a benefit to the
surrounding neighborhood.
5. The property to be rezoned is Complies The subject property is located mid-block
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Approval Criteria Findings Staff Comments
suitable for uses permitted by
the District that would be
applied by the proposed
amendment.
between Smith Branch Road and the
commercial intersection of SH-29/University
Avenue and Inner Loop. The mid-block
location is suitable for the public uses
permitted by right under the proposed
zoning district because it does not interfere
with the clustering of commercial and retail
land uses at the intersection of SH-
29/University Avenue and Inner Loop or the
nearby residential areas. Rather, it is located
along the perimeter of these land uses. This
location and the subject property are suitable
for these public uses because it allows for
convenient access by the public from SH-
29/University Avenue.
Based on these findings, staff finds that the proposed request meets the criteria outlined in UDC
Section 3.06.030 for a zoning map amendment (rezoning). The proposed PF will allowing important
government and community facilities, including emergency services stations, libraries, and social
service facilities, to be located near a major intersection facilitating easy access to nearby residential
neighborhoods and commercial uses.
Public Comments
As required by the Unified Development Code, all property owners within a 200 foot radius of the
subject property and within the city limits (18 notices mailed) were notified of the rezoning
application, a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun Newspaper (June 3,
2018) and a sign was posted on-site. These notices included the public hearing scheduled for City
Council on July 10, 2018.
No written or verbal comments have been received by the Planning Department staff.
Meetings Schedule
June 19, 2018 – Planning and Zoning Commission
July 10, 2018 – City Council First Reading of the Ordinance
July 24, 2018 – City Council Second Reading of the Ordinance
Attachments
Exhibit 1 – Location Map
Exhibit 2 – Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 3 – Zoning Map
Exhibit 4 – PF District Development Standards and Permitted Land Uses
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Exhibit 5 – Applicant’s Letter of Intent
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Maximum Building Height = 45 feet Front Setback = 25 feet Bufferyard = 15 feet with plantings
(0 feet for build‐to/downtown) adjacent to AG, RE, RL, RS, TF, MH,
Side Setback = 5 feet TH, MF‐1, or MF‐2 districts
Side Setback to Residential = 15 feet
Rear Setback = 0 feet
Rear Setback to Residential = 25 feet
Allowed by Right Subject to Limitations Special Use Permit (SUP) Required
Emergency Services Station All schools Group Home (>16 residents)
Government/Post Office Activity Center, Youth/Senior Orphanage
Library/Museum Animal Shelter Correctional facility
Social Service Facility Community Center Transient Service Facility
Hospital Church Psychiatric Hospital
Nature Preserve/Community Garden Church with Columbarium Substance Abusive Treatment Facility
Bus Barn Regional/Neighborhood Public Park Cemetery, Columbaria, Masoleum,
Parking Lot, Off‐site Golf Course Memorial Park
Park‐n‐Ride Facility General Restaurant Major Event Entertainment
Transit Passenger Terminal Event Facility Airport
Utilities (Minor, Intermediate, Major) Indoor/Outdoor Athletic Facility Wireless Transmission Facility (<41')
Heliport
Wireless Transmission Facility (>40')
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Farmers Market, Temporary
Mobile or Outdoor Food Vendor
Business Offices, Temporary
Concrete Products, Temporary
Construction Field Office
Construction Staging, Off‐site
Parking Lot, Temporary
Portable Classrooms
PUBLIC FACILITIES (PF) DISTRICT
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN
113 E. 8th Street P.O. Box 409 Georgetown, Texas 78627-0409 (512) 930-3723
www.georgetown.org
May 9, 2018
Sofia Nelson
City of Georgetown
Planning Department
406 W. 8th St.
Georgetown, TX 78626
Mrs. Nelson,
Please accept this letter of intent for the Fire Station No. 7 Project. We are seeking a rezone of
the property to allow construction of a Fire Station.
Existing and Proposed Zoning Districts:
o Existing – RS
o Proposed – PF
Proposed base zoning district (Planned Unit Development District Only)
o N/A
Future Land Use and Growth Tier Designations
o RC for the east 170’ of the property
o MUC for the west 374’ of the property
o Growth Tier 1A
Justification of how this proposal is in compliance with the City’s 2030 Comprehensive
plan.
o Page 2 of the City of Georgetown 2030 Comprehensive plan – Public Safety
“Georgetown Fire Services seeks to reduce property loss from fire and
disasters through the adherence to modern response principals and
strategic planning. Those strategies will limit response times to within
national standards based on population densities, national consensus
standards, and the adopted deployment study.
Explanation of how roads and utilities will serve the property
o Water and Sewer are on the south side of Hwy 29 and will need to be bored to
serve the property.
o Electric is on the same side of Hwy 29 and will serve the new building
o Hwy 29’s future development by TxDOT will include medians. We are laying
out the site to conform to TxDOTs future ROW need and schematic median
layout.
Existing Structures/Features
o No existing structure will be salvaged for future use. All onsite buildings will
be demolished during the construction of the fire station, with the exception of
the house. The house will be used as a “construction trailer” during
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN
113 E. 8th Street P.O. Box 409 Georgetown, Texas 78627-0409 (512) 930-3723
www.georgetown.org
construction. At a later date, PD and FD will be able to use the house for
tactical/emergency training, before ultimately being demolished.
Thank you for your consideration and I am available to answer any questions you might have.
Sincerely
Eric Johnson
CIP Manager
City of Georgetown, Texas
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