HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_P&Z_12.03.2013Notice of Meeting for the
Planning and Zoning Commission
of the City of Georgetown
December 3, 2013 at 6:00 PM
at City Council Chambers, 107 East 7th Street, Georgetown, TX
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Development Office, located at 300 Industrial Avenue. You may also visit the
City of Georgetown web site at www.georgetown.org and review the staff
report on the proposed application no later than the Saturday prior to the
Planning and Zoning meeting described above.
Commissioners: Roland Peña, Chair; Porter Cochran, John Horne, Robert
Massad, Scott Rankin, Mike Hewlett and Bob Brent. Commissioners in
Training: Kevin Vietti Rosemary Wyman
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Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
(Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an
Executive Session at the request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or
legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas
Government Code Chapter 551.)
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Chair
Welcome and Meeting Procedures
Action from Executive Session
Public Wishing to Address the Board
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considers that item.
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speaker's name and the specific topic to be addressed with sufficient information to inform the board and the
public. For Board Liaison contact information, please logon to
http://government.georgetown.org/category/boards-commissions/.
A 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.
B Draft Minutes from the November 18th P&Z meeting.
Legislative Regular Agenda
C Consideration and possible action on a Plat Waiver to Section 6.02.010.B. for direct access and
frontage on a public street for 46.47 acres in the C. Johnson Survey, located at 1221 County
Road 262.
D Public Hearing and possible action on a Special Use Permit for North Georgetown Addition,
Block 4, Lots 1-4, to establish an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), located at 807 North Myrtle
Street, in the Residential Single-family (RS) zoning district -- Mike Elabarger, Senior Planner
and Andrew Spurgin, Planning Director (action required)
E Public Hearing and possible action on a Special Use Permit for Dennis P. McCoy Subdivision,
Block A, Lots 1-4 and Block B, Lots 1-3, dba Mac Haik Dodge to allow an automotive use in a
General Commercial (C-3) District, located at 5255 IH 35 and 107 Fox Drive. SUP-2013-005
(Carla Benton)
F Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of Chaparro Estates, Block B, Lot 28
Resubdivision, from Agriculture (AG) District to Residential Single-family (RS) District, located at
211 Sedro Trail. REZ-2013-018 (Carla Benton)
G Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of Chapriel Place, Lot 1-A, located at 4889
Williams Drive, from the Office (OF) District to the Local Commercial (C-1) District -- Mike
Elabarger, Senior Planner and Andrew Spurgin, Planning Director (action required)
H Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of Chapriel Place, Lot 2-A and 3-A, located
at 4877 & 4871 Williams Drive, from the Office (OF) District to the Local Commercial (C-1)
District -- Mike Elabarger, Senior Planner and Andrew Spurgin, Planning Director (action
required)
I Discussion Items:
Invitation to attend a neighborhood meeting on the Williams Drive Special Area Plan Overlay
District on December 5, 2013.
Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) Meetings. (Commissioner
Rankin)
Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and matters
considered on this agenda.
Reminder of the December 17, 2013, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Adjournment
Meeting Adjourn
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times,
on the ______ day of __________________, 2013, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72
continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
____________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
As of the deadline for this agenda, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than what was
posted on the agenda.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Draft Minutes from the November 18th P&Z meeting.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Draft Minutes from the November 18th Meeting Cover Memo
Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes / November 18, 2013 Page 1 of 2
City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Monday, November 18, 2013 at 6:00 PM
Georgetown Public Library – Hewlett Room
402 W. 8th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
Commissioners: Roland Peña, Chair; John Horne, Secretary; Porter Cochran Scott Rankin,
and Bob Brent
Commissioners in Training: Kevin Viette
Commissioner(s) Absent: Robert Massad, Vice-chair and Mike Hewlett
Commissioner(s) in Training Absent: Rosemary Wyman
Staff Present: Andrew Spurgin, Planning Director, Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner, Bridget
Chapman, City Attorney and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary.
Chair Peña called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
Chair Roland Peña 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.
1. 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 Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Commission may
act on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may request that
any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission discuss and act
upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and Zoning Commission's
approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff recommendation
described in the report, unless otherwise noted.
2. Consideration of the Minutes of the November 5, 2013, meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Brent to approve the consent agenda including the minutes from
the November 5, 2013 Planning and Zoning meeting. Second by Commissioner Horne.
Approved. (5-0)
Regular Agenda
2. Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning to amend a Planned Unit Development
(PUD) District for 31.94 acres, known as The Summit at Rivery Park, being Lot 1, Block A,
and Lots 1 - 4 and 11, Block B, of Brownstone at the Summit Phase 1, Lots 1-3, 4 (pt), and 5-
7, Block A, The Rivery Park II, and Lot 2, Block A, Rivery Park, located on Rivery
Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes / November 18, 2013 Page 2 of 2
Boulevard. REZ-2013-019 (Valerie Kreger) Staff report by Valerie Kreger. Bridget
Chapman, city Attorney provided an overview of the project as it is envisioned by several
Boards and Commissions within the City of Georgetown.
Valerie Kreger provided an overview of the Planned Unit Development Amendment
request, description of project and recommendation for approval.
Questions from the Commission regarding if the green space area is the same as previous
plans and the use of gray water were addressed by the applicant, Jeff Novak, Novak
Brothers, Inc.
Mr. Novak gave a tentative project construction schedule and residential sales.
He commended staff for their work on the project. The Commission commended Mr.
Novak on his vision and for moving forward on this project.
Chair Peña opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward, the Public Hearing was
closed.
Motion by Commissioner Brent to recommend to city Council approval of the Planned
Unit Development (PUD) District for 31.94 acres, known as The Summit at Rivery Park,
being Lot 1, Block A, and Lots 1 - 4 and 11, Block B, of Brownstone at the Summit Phase 1,
Lots 1-3, 4 (pt), and 5-7, Block A, The Rivery Park II, and Lot 2, Block A, Rivery Park,
located on Rivery Boulevard. Second by Commissioner Horne. Approved. (5-0)
3. Discussion and possible action regarding the potential Planning and Zoning meeting
schedule for the 2014 calendar year. Andrew Spurgin, Planning Director reviewed over the
discussion from the October 15th Planning and Zoning meeting and potential 2014 P&Z
meeting calendar presented to the Commission. Discussion regarding the ability to cancel a
meeting if needed.
Motion by Commissioner Cochran to approve 2014 P&Z meeting calendar as presented.
Second by Commissioner Horne. Approved. (5-0)
4. Invitation to attend a neighborhood meeting on the Williams Drive Special Area Plan
Overlay District on December 5, 2013. Andreina Davila, Project Coordinator for the City of
Georgetown gave a brief overview of the project and the purpose public meeting
scheduled for December 5, 2013.
5. Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) Meetings. (Scott
Rankin) Commissioner Rankin gave brief presentation regarding the November GTAB
meeting.
6. Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and matters
considered on this agenda. NA
7. Reminder of the December 3, 2013, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
8. Adjourn at 7:27
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Roland Peña, Chair John Horne, Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible action on a Plat Waiver to Section 6.02.010.B. for direct access and frontage
on a public street for 46.47 acres in the C. Johnson Survey, located at 1221 County Road 262.
ITEM SUMMARY:
Background: The applicant has requested a plat waiver to the UDC requirements of direct access and
street frontage for a 46.47 acres tract to allow construction of a single residence with access provided
through the existing 30' private access easement.
Public Comments: Notification is not required for a plat waiver.
Special Considerations: None.
Recommended Motion: Approval of the Plat Waiver for 46.47 acres in the C. Johnson Survey to allow
access by private easement.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None. The applicant has paid the required fees.
SUBMITTED BY:
Carla Benton
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Staff Report Cover Memo
Location Map Backup Material
Aerial Map Backup Material
Georgetown Planning Department
Planning & Zoning Commission
C. Johnson Survey, Waiver for access Page 1 of 4
Meeting Date: December 3, 2013 Item: 3
File No: WAV-2013-002
Project Planner: Carla Benton, Planner
Report Date: November 19, 2013
Item Description
Consideration and possible action on a Waiver to Section 6.02.010.B. for direct access and
frontage on a public street for 46.47 acres in the C. Johnson Survey, located at 1221 County
Road 262.
Staff Recommended Motion
Approval of the Waiver for 46.47 acres in the C. Johnson Survey to allow access by private
easement.
Item Details
Project Name: Johnson Survey Tract
Location: 1221 County Road 262 (See Exhibit 1)
Total Acreage: 46.47 acres
Legal Description: 46.47 acres in the C. Johnson Survey
Applicant: Don Bizzell
Property Owner: BB&S Partners, Ltd & Kendall Bizzell
Contact: Don Bizzell
Proposed Lots: No additional lots are proposed
Streets Proposed: No right-of-way is proposed
Parkland: No parkland is proposed with this application.
Existing Use: Undeveloped, landlocked parcel
Existing Zoning: Located in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
Growth Tier: Tier 3
Applicant’s Request
The applicant has requested a waiver to direct access and street frontage for 46.47 acres to
allow a single residence to be built with access through the existing 30’ private access
easement.
Planning Department Staff Report
C. Johnson Survey, Waiver for access Page 2 of 4
Site Information
Location:
The 46.47 acres is located in the center of Lake Georgetown Estates subdivision and Estates
of Westlake subdivision, as identified below.
Physical Characteristics:
The property is a landlocked parcel with access by a private access easement only.
Property History
The applicant states that, “The land that I own, was bought from the State of Texas in 1906
by Mr. Charlie Johnson. The patent survey #850 bears his name. He sold the same tract to
Mr. Jenkins in the 1930’s and I bought the same tract from the Jenkins family in 1990.
When I bought the land it was landlocked inside the Roy Gunn Ranch. Some years later I
was able to get an access point via a 30’ easement from my neighbor to the north. I have
private access but would never be able to acquire public access.”
Planning Department Staff Report
C. Johnson Survey, Waiver for access Page 3 of 4
2030 Plan Conformance
The proposed waiver is in conformance with the 2030 Plan land use designation of Low
Density Residential. The aplicant is proposing development of a single residence on the
46.47 acres.
The 2030 Plan Growth Tier Map designation for this project is Tier 3, where growth may
be anticipated within 20 years.
Proposed Waiver
Section 3.22.010 of the UDC describes the Plat Waiver as being a process to address
unforeseen circumstances or other difficulties in development of a property under the
specific provisions of the Code.
The applicant requests a waiver to Section 6.02.010.B.1. of the UDC that requires direct
access and frontage on a public street.
The request is to provide access by an existing 30-foot private access easement as shown on
Exhibit 1.
Utilities
Electric is provided by Pedernales Electric Cooperative, water is provided by CTSUD and
septic service is provided on-site. There is no request to serve this property.
Transportation
There are no streets proposed for this development. Access is proposed from County Road
262 by way of a private access easement.
Future Application(s)
No future applications are anticipated for this property.
Staff Analysis
Staff Recommendation and Basis:
Staff is supportive of the request for waiver for the following reasons:
1. The Future Land Use designation of Low Density Residential supports the proposed
development as it remains within the design criteria for Low Density Residential.
2. The proposed waiver does not detrimentally impact any surrounding properties or
future development as it is consistent with the surrounding development and there
is no viable access to this property.
Planning Department Staff Report
C. Johnson Survey, Waiver for access Page 4 of 4
Staff is supportive of the proposed waiver as it is within the scope of the Future Land Use
for this property and is providing appropriate relief in this unique circumstance.
Special Consideration:
None.
Inter Departmental, Governmental and Agency Comments
None
Public Comments
Public notification is not required for a waiver application.
Proposed Meetings Schedule
December 3, 2013 – Planning and Zoning Commission
Submitted By
Carla Benton, Planner and Andrew Spurgin, Planning Director
Attachments
Exhibit 1 – Location Map
Exhibit 2 – Aerial
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SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on a Special Use Permit for North Georgetown Addition, Block 4,
Lots 1-4, to establish an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), located at 807 North Myrtle Street, in the
Residential Single-family (RS) zoning district -- Mike Elabarger, Senior Planner and Andrew Spurgin,
Planning Director (action required)
ITEM SUMMARY:
Background:
The applicant has requested a Special Use Permit to establish an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) by
converting an existing accessory structure at the rear of the property. The building was constructed as
storage and workshop space, but with forethought for utility connections and possible future use as some
level of a dwelling unit. Per Table 5.02.010 and Section 5.02.020(B.) of the UDC, an “Accessory
Dwelling Unit” Use is permitted in the RS zoning district, subject to approval of a Special Use Permit by
the City Council. Section 3.07 of the UDC details the process of applying for and receiving a Special Use
Permit.
Public Comment:
A total of 13 notices were sent out to property owners within 200 feet of the proposed Special Use Permit.
Public notice was posted in the Sun newspaper on November 17, 2013. As of the writing of this report, no
comments have been received. One neighbor called staff inquiring about the details of the application.
Recommended Motion:
Recommend to the City Council approval of the Special Use Permit for North Georgetown Addition,
Block 4, Lots 1-4, to establish an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), located at 807 North Myrtle Street, in
the Residential Single-family (RS) zoning district.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None. The required application fee has been paid.
SUBMITTED BY:
Mike Elabarger, Senior Planner and Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning Director
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Staff Report Cover Memo
Exhibit 1 - Location Map Backup Material
Exhibit 2 - Future Land Use/Transportation Backup Material
Exhibit 3 - Zoning Backup Material
Exhibit 4 - Aerial (2013) Backup Material
Georgetown Planning Department Staff Report
807 N. Myrtle / Accessory Dwelling Unit - Special Use Permit Page 1 of 5
Report Date: November 27, 2013
File No: SUP-2013-004
Project Planner: Mike Elabarger, Senior Planner
Item Details
Project Name: 807 N. Myrtle-Accessory Dwelling Unit
Location: 807 N. Myrtle Street (See Exhibit 1)
Total Acreage: 0.33 acres
Legal Description: North Georgetown Addition, Block 4, Lots 1-4
Applicant: Mohammad Mirzaii
Property Owner: Mohammad Mirzaii
Contact: Mohammad Mirzaii
Existing Use: Residence
Existing Zoning: Residential Single-family (RS) District
Future Land Use: Specialty Mixed Use Area
Growth Tier: Tier 1A
Overview of Applicant’s Request
The applicant has requested a Special Use Permit to establish an accessory dwelling unit
(ADU) by converting an existing accessory structure at the rear of his property. The building
was constructed as storage, but with forethought for utility connections and possible future
use as some level of a dwelling unit. Per Table 5.02.010 and Section 5.02.020(B.) of the UDC,
an “Accessory Dwelling Unit” Use is permitted in the RS zoning district, subject to approval of
a Special Use Permit by the City Council. Section 3.07 of the UDC details the process of
applying for and receiving a Special Use Permit.
A Conceptual Site Layout is normally required for a Special Use Permit application. In this
instance, with the accessory structure already constructed, and just the use of it being
requested to change with the addition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit, this requirement was
waived. The provided Exhibit 4, Aerial Map, identifies the location of this structure on the
property, and a smaller scale view of that aerial is provided within this report.
Site Information
Location:
This property is located adjacent San Gabriel Park, in a small pocket of residential bounded by
the park, the San Gabriel River, and North Austin Avenue. The very busy intersection of
Austin Avenue, Williams Drive, and Interstate 35 is 1/10th of a mile away. (See Exhibit 1)
Planning Department Staff Report
807 N. Myrtle / Accessory Dwelling Unit - Special Use Permit Page 2 of 5
Property History
The subject property was annexed into the City in 1954 (Ordinance #54-A1). The current home
was constructed during 2006 and 2007. The accessory structure proposed for conversion to
this accessory dwelling unit was constructed in two parts: a 280 square foot portion built in
2000, and a 400 square foot portion built in 2007. See the pictures below, provided by the
applicant.
Planning Department Staff Report
807 N. Myrtle / Accessory Dwelling Unit - Special Use Permit Page 3 of 5
Building permits were issued for both portions. As noted, at the time of construction, water,
wastewater, and electric utilities were not extended to this accessory structure, but the owner
built them in a manner (internal walls, a door entrance) that could be converted to a living
space in the future.
Utilities
Electric, water, and wastewater are served by the City of Georgetown. It is anticipated that
there is adequate capacity to serve this property for the accessory dwelling unit utilizing the
existing utility connections for the property. No new utility meters (which equate to billing
accounts) will be installed, in keeping with the ‘non-rental’ aspect of this dwelling unit.
Future Application(s)
Building permits for construction will be required if this SUP is approved.
Staff Analysis
Section 5.02.020 (B.) contains several standards and limitations specific to this proposed use:
• 5.02.020 (B.)(1.) requires that an accessory dwelling unit be subordinate to the primary
dwelling unit, and not exceed 25% of its size. At approximately 640 SF (per the
Building Permit records), the existing structure is 25% of the approximately 2,500 SF
(per the Building Permit records) primary dwelling unit.
• 5.02.020 (B.)(2.) requires that a condition prohibiting the use of the accessory dwelling
unit for rental purposes be included; this standing condition will be included in the
Ordinance document that City Council will consider and may ultimately adopt.
Planning Department Staff Report
807 N. Myrtle / Accessory Dwelling Unit - Special Use Permit Page 4 of 5
Staff Recommendation:
The requirement for a Special Use Permit is to determine if there will be any negative impacts
on neighborhing properties. The conversion of the existing structure, from a storage building
and workshop to an accessory dwelling unit, will have no greater impacts on the property or
those surrounding it. Having a City park beyond the rear property line, where the current
structure is closely located to, greatly limits any potential impacts on private property.
Additionally, in this location, the parkland consists of a bermed green space, then Stadium
Drive, and the former high school stadium field that may redeveloped in the future to a park
amenity.
Through the above analysis, staff is supportive of the request and recommends approval
based on the request fully meeting the applicable criteria (below) listed in Section 3.07.030(C.):
C. In addition to the criteria for zoning changes in Section 3.06.020, the City Council may
approve an application for a Special Use Permit where it reasonably determines that
there will be no significant negative impact upon residents of surrounding property or
upon the general public. The City Council may consider the following criteria in its
review:
1. The proposed use is not detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the
surrounding neighborhood or its occupants.
2. The proposed conceptual site layout, circulation plan, and design are harmonious
with the character of the surrounding area.
3. The proposed use does not negatively impact existing uses in the area and in the
City through impacts on public infrastructure such as roads, parking facilities and
water and sewer systems, and on public services such as police and fire protection
and solid waste collection, and the ability of existing infrastructure and services to
adequately provide services.
4. The proposed use does not negatively impact existing uses in the area and in the
City through the creation of noise, glare, fumes, dust, smoke, vibration, fire hazard,
or other injurious or noxious impact.
Staff is supportive of the proposed request for a Special Use Permit for all of the reasons
stated. As a Condition for the approval of this request, the applicant shall be prohibited from
using the accessory dwelling unit for any form of rental purposes, and shall only be used for
personal use.
Public Comments
A total of 13 notices were sent out to property owners within 200 feet of the proposed Special
Use Permit. Public notice was posted in the Sun newspaper on November 17, 2013. As of the
writing of this report, no comments have been received.
Planning Department Staff Report
807 N. Myrtle / Accessory Dwelling Unit - Special Use Permit Page 5 of 5
Inter Departmental, Governmental and Agency Comments
None.
Special Considerations
None.
Attachments
Exhibit 1 – Location Map
Exhibit 2 – Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 3 – Zoning Map
Exhibit 4 – Aerial Map (2013)
Meetings Schedule
December 3, 2013 – Planning and Zoning Commission
January 14, 2014 – City Council First Reading
January 28, 2014 – City Council Second Reading
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SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on a Special Use Permit for Dennis P. McCoy Subdivision, Block A,
Lots 1-4 and Block B, Lots 1-3, dba Mac Haik Dodge to allow an automotive use in a General
Commercial (C-3) District, located at 5255 IH 35 and 107 Fox Drive. SUP-2013-005 (Carla Benton)
ITEM SUMMARY:
Background: The applicant has requested a Special Use Permit for 12.89 acres in the Francis A. Hudson
Survey for the expansion of the Mac Haik Dodge dealership. The proposed facility will:
1. Modify the existing buildings to provide a new showroom, lube and service bay.
2. Add a car-wash, detail bay and inventory parking to the undeveloped portion of the property.
Public Comments: No written comments have been received as of the writing of the report.
Special Considerations: None.
Recommended Motion: Approval of a Special Use Permit for Dennis P. McCoy Subdivision, Block A,
Lots 1-4 and Block B, Lots 1-3, dba Mac Haik Dodge to allow an automotive use in a General
Commercial (C-3) District, located at 5255 IH 35 and 107 Fox Drive.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None. The applicant has paid the required fees.
SUBMITTED BY:
Carla Benton
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Staff Report Cover Memo
Location Map Backup Material
Future Land Use Map Backup Material
Zoning Map Backup Material
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Georgetown Planning Department Staff Report
Mac Haik Dodge - Special Use Permit Page 1 of 4
Report Date: November 18, 2013
File No: SUP-2013-005
Project Planner: Carla Benton, Planner
Item Description
Public Hearing and possible action on a Special Use Permit for Dennis P. McCoy Subdivision,
Block A, Lots 1-4 and Block B, Lots 1-3, dba Mac Haik Dodge to allow an automotive use in a
General Commercial (C-3) District, located at 5255 IH 35 and 107 Fox Drive.
Staff Recommended Motion
Approval of the request for a Special Use Permit for Dennis P. McCoy Subdivision, Block A,
Lots 1-4 and Block B, Lots 1-3, dba Mac Haik Dodge to allow an automotive use in a General
Commercial (C-3) District.
Item Details
Project Name: Mac Haik Dodge
Location: 5255 IH 35 and 107 Fox Drive (See Exhibit 1)
Total Acreage: 12.89 acres
Legal Description: 12.89 acres in the Francis A. Hudson Survey
Applicant: Richard Elsasser, Elsasser Architectural, Inc.
Property Owner: W.O. Kelley Foundation
Contact: Larry Neal, Larry Neal Architects
Existing Use: Auto dealership and undeveloped lots
Existing Zoning: General Commercial, C-3
Proposed Zoning: General Commercial, C-3 with a Special Use Permit
Future Land Use: Community Commercial
Growth Tier: Tier 1A
Overview of Applicant’s Request
The applicant has requested a Special Use Permit for 12.89 acres in the Francis A. Hudson
Survey for the expansion of the Mac Haik Dodge dealership. The proposed facility will
modify the existing buildings to provide a new showroom, lube and service bay. The
undeveloped lots will provide a car-wash, detail bay and inventory parking.
Per Table 5.04.010 of the UDC, an “Automotive Sales and Services” Use Category for Sales,
Planning Department Staff Report
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Rental or Leasing, is allowed in the C-3 zoning district, subject to approval of a Special Use
Permit by the City Council.
Site Information
Location:
This property is currently devleoped as Mac Haik Dodge dealership and two (2) undeveloped
lots, located directly east of the existing dealership, on Fox Drive. (See Exhibit 1)
Property History
The City Council rezoned the subject property by Ordinance #870534.00A on November 24,
1987 to General Commercial (C-3) District. A Final Plat was approved by the City of
Georgetown on March 11th, 1986. Site Plans were approved in 1999, 2002, 2003 and 2005.
Utilities
Electric, water, and wastewater are served by the City of Georgetown. It is anticipated that
there is adequate capacity to serve this property either by existing capacity or developer
participation in upgrades to infrastructure.
Future Application(s)
The following applications will be required to be submitted:
• Site Plan to be processedadministratively; and
• Building permits for construction.
Planning Department Staff Report
Mac Haik Dodge - Special Use Permit Page 3 of 4
Staff Analysis
Staff Recommendation and Basis:
This application is being brought forward for a proposed expansion of Mac Haik Dodge. This
facility will expand the existing buildings to provide a new showroom, lube and service bays.
The undeveloped lots will provide a car-wash, detail bay and inventory parking.
The requirement for a Special Use Permit is to determine appropriate locations for the
automotive industry to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses and entries into the
community. The proposed use is consistent with automotive uses in this area providing for
the centralization of major automotive sales. The applicant is proposing to bring their existing
development into greater compliance with City codes through this request for a Special Use
Permit.
Through the above analysis, staff is supportive of the request and recommends approval
based on the request fully meeting the applicable criteria (below) listed in Section 3.07.030(C.):
C. In addition to the criteria for zoning changes in Section 3.06.020, the City Council may
approve an application for a Special Use Permit where it reasonably determines that
there will be no significant negative impact upon residents of surrounding property or
upon the general public. The City Council may consider the following criteria in its
review:
1. The proposed use is not detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the
surrounding neighborhood or its occupants.
3. The proposed use does not negatively impact existing uses in the area and in the
City through impacts on public infrastructure such as roads, parking facilities and
water and sewer systems, and on public services such as police and fire protection
and solid waste collection, and the ability of existing infrastructure and services to
adequately provide services.
4. The proposed use does not negatively impact existing uses in the area and in the
City through the creation of noise, glare, fumes, dust, smoke, vibration, fire hazard,
or other injurious or noxious impact.
Staff is supportive of the proposed request for a Special Use Permit for all of the reasons
stated.
Inter Departmental, Governmental and Agency Comments
None
Public Comments
A total of 2 notices were sent out to property owners within 200 feet of the proposed rezoning.
Public notice was posted in the Sun newspaper on November 17th, 2013. As of the writing of
Planning Department Staff Report
Mac Haik Dodge - Special Use Permit Page 4 of 4
this report, no comments have been received.
Special Considerations
None
Attachments
Exhibit 1 – Location Map
Exhibit 2 – Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 3 – Zoning Map
Exhibit 4 – Aerial Map (2013)
Meetings Schedule
December 3, 2013 – Planning and Zoning Commission
January 14, 2014 – City Council First Reading
January 28, 2014 – City Council Second Reading
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SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of Chaparro Estates, Block B, Lot 28 Resubdivision,
from Agriculture (AG) District to Residential Single-family (RS) District, located at 211 Sedro Trail.
REZ-2013-018 (Carla Benton)
ITEM SUMMARY:
This item has been moved to the December 17th, 2013 Planning and Zoning agenda.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of Chapriel Place, Lot 1-A, located at 4889 Williams
Drive, from the Office (OF) District to the Local Commercial (C-1) District -- Mike Elabarger, Senior
Planner and Andrew Spurgin, Planning Director (action required)
ITEM SUMMARY:
Background:
The applicant seeks to rezone the property from the Office District (OF) to the Local Commercial District
(C-1). The existing Office (OF) zoning was approved in 2012 (Ordinance 2012-27, processed as
application REZ-2012-003), when it was rezoned from Agriculture (AG) to Office. The property was
annexed into the City in 1995 (Ordinance 95-12), and most recently subdivided per City application PFP-
2010-001.
Public Comment:
A total of eighteen (18) notices were sent out to the owners of property within 200 feet of the subject
property. Public notice was posted in the Williamson County Sun newspaper on November 17, 2013. As
of the day of this report, no written comments have been submitted.
Recommendation Motion:
Recommend to the City Council approval of the Rezoning of Chapriel Place, Lot 1-A, located at 4889
Williams Drive, from the Office (OF) District to the Local Commercial (C-1) District.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None. The required application fee has been paid.
SUBMITTED BY:
Mike Elabarger, Senior Planner and Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning Director
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Staff Report Cover Memo
Exhibit 1 - Location Map Backup Material
Exhibit 2 - Future Lane Use/Transportation Backup Material
Exhibit 3 - Zoning Backup Material
Exhibit 4 - Aerial (2013) Backup Material
Georgetown Planning Department Staff Report
Chapriel Place, Lot 1-A Rezoning Page 1 of 5
Report Date: November 27, 2013
File No: REZ-2013-017
Project Planner: Mike Elabarger, Senior Planner
Item Details
Project Name: Emerald Cottages (4889 Williams Drive)
Location: 4889 Williams Drive (See Exhibit 1)
Total Acreage: 6.75 Acres
Legal Description: Chapriel Place, Lot 1-A
Applicant: David Coombs, P.E.
Property Owner: Bradley Cockrum
Contact: David Coombs, P.E.
Existing Use: Vacant
Existing Zoning: Office District (OF) per Ordinance 2012-27 adopted 05/08/12
Proposed Zoning: Local Commercial District (C-1)
Future Land Use: Low Density Residential (LDR)
Growth Tier: Tier 1A (Developed/Re-developing Growth Area)
Overview of Applicant’s Request
The applicant seeks to rezone the property from the Office District (OF) to Local Commercial
District (C-1) according to the Unified Development Code (UDC).
Site Information
Property History:
The property was annexed into the City in 1995 per Ordinance 95-12. This lot was platted as
Chapriel Place, Lot 1-A, in 2012 (per City application PFP-2010-001). The existing Office (OF)
zoning was approved in 2012 (Ordinance 2012-27, processed as application REZ-2012-003),
when it was rezoned from Agriculture (AG) to Office. The property was annexed into the City
in 1995 (Ordinance 95-12). Details on the subdivision and zoning are provided further in this
report.
Physical Characteristics / Location / Surrounding Properties:
The lot is undeveloped and essentially flat, with a large amount of trees (Cedars and/or Live
Oaks) that will require a tree survey when developed. The property has approximately 150
feet of frontage on Williams Drive, but expands behind the property developed as The Legacy
assisted living facility (4909 Williams Drive). The lot also abuts portions of five lots (that front
on Red Poppy Trail) within the Sun City Neighborhood 10, as well as an eight acre lot (zoned
AG) in the Chapparo Estates subdivision. See the chart below and Exhibits 1, 3 & 4 at the end
of this report.
Planning Department Staff Report
Chapriel Place, Lot 1-A Rezoning Page 2 of 5
Utilities
All areas of the City and ETJ are placed within a Growth Tier policy category that identifies
where to stage contiguous, compact, and incremental growth over a period of the next two
decades or more. These Tiers dictate where the delivery of municipal services may be focused,
and thus, where growth is desired. This property is in Tier 1A, which comprises areas within
the current city limits where some infrastructure systems are in place, can be economically
provided and/or will be proactively extended, and where consolidation of the city’s
development pattern is encouraged over the next 10 years through the City’s Capital
Improvement Program (CIP).
Electric is provided by Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC). The site is served with water by
the Chisholm Trail Special Utility District (CTSUD); fireflow at fire hydrants is provided by
the City. During the process of creating the Chapriel Place subdivision (PFP-2010-001), the
property owners subject to that plat built a public wastewater force main, served by a private
lift station, to connect to the City’s wastewater system, guaranteeing wastewater allocations
for each lot in the plat. Those owners understand and accept that Living Unit Equivalents
(LUE’s) limitations exist as they were established during the platting process, and that some
proposed uses (or intensities of those uses) may exceed those limitations and thus be
undevelopable. Such consideration will be vetted as each proposed use comes forth for Site
Plan review.
Transportation
As noted, the property has approximately 150 of frontage on Williams Drive, but does not
front on any other streets (current or future); see Exhibit 4, Aerial Map. The Chapriel Place
subdivision plat established vehicular access points to ensure proper spacing of driveways
once development occurs; thirty foot (30’) Joint Access Easements lie on the property line
between Lots 1-A and 2-A, and in the middle of Lot 3-A. According to the applicant, the
development they intend to build would create a cross-access easement on the common
property boundary with The Legacy development (4909 Williams Drive, WD Ischy Replat, Lot
2A) in order to facilitate vehicular access between the two developments. This would alleviate
vehicles from the subject lot having to enter Williams Drive to access an adjacent property; this
Location Zoning Future Land Use Existing Use
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Moderate Density Residential (MDR) and
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Moderate Density Residential (MDR) Residential /
Assisted Living
Planning Department Staff Report
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is always a consideration on roadways like Williams Drive where there are many small
properties – each with the right to have a driveway - that do not have the prescribed amount
of distance separation between them (425’ on a 50-MPH posted speed roadway). Means to
eliminate trips from entering Williams Drive is a positive development aspect.
2030 Comprehensive Plan
The property is designated the Future Land Use category of Low Density Residential (LDR),
which can support complementary non-residential uses along arterial roadways (Williams
Drive) as described below:
The existing Office District zoning permits most, if not all, of these generalized use categories.
The proposed Local Commercial District would also allow these types of uses, but allows
some other uses that could be more intense, such as fuel sales designed in a limited fashion.
As shown in Exhibit 2, this land use category covers the area of the Sedro Trail neighborhood,
but is ‘surrounded’ on three sides by Moderate Density Residential that covers the Sun City,
Heritage Oaks, and Georgetown Village neighborhoods. Essentially, this land use category is
reflective of the Chapparo Estates subdivision created in 1980, and not the current status of
those original 28 lots, many of which have been resubdivided (ie, there are now more, and
smaller, lots than originally platted) and/or incorporated into the City and entitled with non-
residential zoning.
Existing Zoning District
The existing zoning of Office occurred in 2012, when it was rezoned from the Agriculture (AG )
District to the Office (OF) District with a unanimous vote of approval by City Council. That
request was supported by staff, and unanimously recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission to City Council. At the Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing, two (2)
residents spoke with concerns regarding details of any eventual development, and not about
the proposed district or specific uses.
Planning Department Staff Report
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Proposed Zoning District
The proposed Local Commercial (C-1) District is described in the UDC as:
The Local Commercial District (C-1) is intended to provide areas for commercial and retail
activities that primarily serve residential areas. Uses should have pedestrian access to adjacent
and nearby residential areas, but are not appropriate along residential streets or residential
collectors. The District is more appropriate along major and minor thoroughfares and corridors.
Section 7.03.020 of the UDC contains the lot and dimensional standards that will govern
development in this District. In particular, building height is capped at 35’, and impervious
coverage limitations of between 55 and 70% would apply.
Subdivision History
The property legal description is Chapriel Place, Lot 1-A, per a Preliminary/Final subdivision
plat (City application number PFP-2010-001) recorded on October 19, 2012 as Document
#2012087226. This lot, 6.810 acres, was platted to have vehicular access per Note #6, whereby
the aforementioned 30’ joint access easement at the property boundary with Lot 2-A will
provide access to Williams Drive. The plat also establishes cross access easements between
Lots 1-A, 2-A, 3-A, and 5-A. This lot was originally created, at 6.810 acres, in the Chaparro
Estates subdivision that was recorded on February 25, 1980 (Cabinet D/Slide 276-8), subject to
a series of plat notes governing future subdivision and use.
Future Application(s)
If approved, the property will be limited to the permitted uses and subject to the regulations
in Chapter 5 of the UDC for the Local Commercial (C-1) District. Non-residential
development requires Site Plan and Construction Plan application approvals, followed by
Building Permits for construction.
Staff Analysis
Staff reviewed and analyzed this application for the C-1 District according to the following
criteria, resulting in a position of support for the application:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning
The immediate properties to the west (Legacy, C-3) and south (Gatlin Creek, C-1 PUD) are
zoned, planned for, and/or developed with commercial uses. The two properties to the east
are also under consideration for rezoning to the Local Commercial District (see REZ-2013-020).
The five Sun City Neighborhood 10 lots that back up to the property share approximately 450’
of property line. When C-1 zoning is adjacent the Residential Single-family (RS) zoning
district, a Medium Level Bufferyard consisting of a 15’ wide planting area with one (1) shade
tree and four (4) evergreen shrubs per fifty linear feet (50’) is required.
Utilities
As noted, the properties subject to the Chapriel Place subdivision did utility improvement to
serve their future needs. Such utility capacities and entitlements will be thoroughly reviewed
with each development application as they come forward.
Planning Department Staff Report
Chapriel Place, Lot 1-A Rezoning Page 5 of 5
Findings for Approval
The rezoning request is supported by Staff for the following reasons:
1. Future Land Use Map – The property is within the Low Density Residential (LDR) land use
category, but fronting on an arterial roadway, where non-residential uses of the type and
scale permitted in the Local Commercial district are appropriate in most instances.
2. Adjacent Zoning Districts – The surrounding zoning west, south, and east is non-
residential. The proposed C-1 zoning up -zones this lot essentially two steps -
Neighborhood Commerical, CN, would be in between OF and C-1 in a general sesnse of
the intensity of permitted uses in each district.
3. Surrounding Uses – Though much of the land adjacent is undeveloped, the Legacy assisted
living and a real estate agency recently opened to the west. Further west, a Walgreens
opened in 2013 at the Village Gate at Sun City development at Del Webb Boulevard. To
the east, at Penny Lane, a 10,000 SF office building for Georgetown Mortgage Company
was recently completed, with more development already approved on that site. Williams
Drive will continue to develop with retail, office, service, and ‘elder care’ types of uses at
the rate that utility capacities/development will allow.
NOTE: Though done in the past, the City no longer considers or approves the “conditional” rezoning
of properties, and therefore, cannot rezone the property for any specific use(s), or concept plan,
presented by an applicant. Likewise, no specific development features such as distance buffers, walls, or
additional landscaping can be associated with, or tied to, this rezoning decision. Staff must consider the
impact of all the permitted uses in the requested Local Commercial (C-1) district – and the associated
standards of development within the UDC for those uses - when evaluating a rezoning request.
Public Comments
A total of eighteen (18) notices were sent out to the owners of property within 200 feet of the
subject property. Public notice was posted in the Williamson County Sun newspaper on
November 17, 2013. As of the day of this report, no written comments have been submitted.
Attachments
Exhibit 1 – Location Map
Exhibit 2 – Future Land Use / Overall Transportation Plan Map
Exhibit 3 – Zoning Map
Exhibit 4 – Aerial Map
Meetings Schedule
December 3, 2013 – Planning and Zoning Commission
January 14, 2014 – City Council First Reading (pending)
January 28, 2014 – City Council Second Reading (pending)
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SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on a Rezoning of Chapriel Place, Lot 2-A and 3-A, located at 4877 &
4871 Williams Drive, from the Office (OF) District to the Local Commercial (C-1) District -- Mike
Elabarger, Senior Planner and Andrew Spurgin, Planning Director (action required)
ITEM SUMMARY:
Background:
The applicant seeks to rezone the properties from the Office District (OF) to the Local Commercial
District (C-1). The existing Office (OF) zoning was approved in 2012 (Ordinance 2012-27, processed as
application REZ-2012-003), when it was rezoned from Agriculture (AG) to Office. The properties were
annexed into the City in 1995 (Ordinance 95-12), and most recently subdivided per City application PFP-
2010-001.
Public Comment:
A total of six (6) notices were sent out to the owners of property within 200 feet of the subject properties.
Public notice was posted in the Williamson County Sun newspaper on November 17, 2013. As of the day
of this report, no written comments have been submitted.
Recommended Motion:
Recommend to the City Council approval of the Rezoning of Chapriel Place, Lots 2-A and 3-A, located
at 4877 & 4871 Williams Drive, from the Office (OF) District to the Local Commercial (C-1) District.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None. The required application fee has been paid.
SUBMITTED BY:
Mike Elabarger, Senior Planner and Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning Director
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Staff Report Cover Memo
Exhibit 1 - Location Map Backup Material
Exhibit 2 - Future Land Use/Transportation Backup Material
Exhibit 2 - Zoning Backup Material
Exhibit 4 - Aerial (2013) Backup Material
Georgetown Planning Department Staff Report
Chapriel Place, Lots 2-A & 3-A Rezoning Page 1 of 5
Report Date: November 27, 2013
File No: REZ-2013-020
Project Planner: Mike Elabarger, Senior Planner
Item Details
Project Name: Chapriel Place Lots 2-A & 3-A (4877 & 4871 Williams Drive, respectively)
Location: 4877 & 4871 Williams Drive (See Exhibit 1)
Total Acreage: 9.55 Acres
Legal Description: Chapriel Place, Lot 2-A and 3-A
Applicant: Bill Nations
Property Owner: Chapriel Place, Lot 2-A – Steven Faught
Chapriel Place, Lot 3-A – Bill Nations & MLL Horizon Investments LLC
Contact: Bill Nations
Existing Use: Vacant
Existing Zoning: Office District (OF) per Ordinance 2012-27 adopted 05/08/12
Proposed Zoning: Local Commercial District (C-1)
Future Land Use: Low Density Residential (LDR)
Growth Tier: Tier 1A (Developed/Re-developing Growth Area)
Overview of Applicant’s Request
The applicant seeks to rezone the properties from the Office District (OF) to Local Commercial
District (C-1) according to the Unified Development Code (UDC).
Site Information
Property History:
The properties were originally platted in 1980 as part of the Chaparro Estate residential
subdivision. The lots were replatted as Lots 2-A and 3-A of Chapriel Place in 2012 (per City
application PFP-2010-001). The properties were annexed into the City in 1995 per Ordinance
95-12, and given the Agriculture (AG) zoning district. The existing Office (OF) zoning was
approved in 2012 (Ordinance 2012-27, processed as application REZ-2012-003), when it was
rezoned from Agriculture (AG) to Office. Details on the subdivision and zoning are provided
further in this report.
Physical Characteristics / Location / Surrounding Properties:
The lots are undeveloped and essentially flat, with a fair amount of trees (likely Cedars and/or
Live Oaks); a tree survey may be required when developed. The properties have
approxiamtely 670 feet of frontage on Williams Drive between them. The lots abut an eight-
acre lot that fronts on Sedro Trail, and sit between Lots 1-A of Chapriel Place (to the west) and
Lot 5-A of Chapriel Place and Lot 4 of Chaparro Estates to the east. See the chart below and
Exhibits 1, 3 & 4 at the end of this report.
Planning Department Staff Report
Chapriel Place, Lots 2-A & 3-A Rezoning Page 2 of 5
Utilities
All areas of the City and ETJ are placed within a Growth Tier policy category that identifies
where to stage contiguous, compact, and incremental growth over a period of the next two
decades or more. These Tiers dictate where the delivery of municipal services may be focused,
and thus, where growth is desired. This property is in Tier 1A, which comprises areas within
the current city limits where some infrastructure systems are in place, can be economically
provided and/or will be proactively extended, and where consolidation of the city’s
development pattern is encouraged over the next 10 years through the City’s Capital
Improvement Program (CIP).
Electric is provided by Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC). The site is served with water by
the Chisholm Trail Special Utility District (CTSUD); fireflow at fire hydrants is provided by
the City. During the process of creating the Chapriel Place subdivision (PFP-2010-001), the
property owners subject to that plat built a public wastewater force main, served by a private
lift station, to connect to the City’s wastewater system, guaranteeing wastewater allocations
for each lot in the plat. Those owners understand and accept that Living Unit Equivalents
(LUE’s) limitations exist as they were established during the platting process, and that some
proposed uses (or intensities of those uses) may exceed those limitations and thus be
undevelopable. Such consideration will be vetted as each proposed use comes forth for Site
Plan review.
Transportation
As noted, the properties have approximately 670 of frontage on Williams Drive, but do not
front on any other streets (current or future); see Exhibit 4, Aerial Map. The Chapriel Place
subdivision plat established vehicular access points to ensure proper spacing of driveways
once development occurs; thirty foot (30’) Joint Access Easements lie on the property line
between Lots 1-A and 2-A, and in the middle of Lot 3-A for access to Williams Drive. The plat
also establishes cross access easements between Lots 1-A, 2-A, 3-A, and 5-A; such interparcel
connections allow vehicles from the subject lots to have to enter Williams Drive to access an
adjacent property. This is always a consideration on roadways like Williams Drive where
there are many small properties – each with the right to have a driveway - that do not have the
prescribed amount of distance separation between them (425’ on a 50-MPH posted speed
roadway). Means to eliminate trips from entering Williams Drive is a positive development
aspect.
Location Zoning Future Land Use Existing Use
North AG - Agriculture Low Density Residential (LDR) Residential/Vacant
East OF - Office Low Density Residential (LDR) Single-family
residential
South C-1 – Local Commercial
(across Williams Dr.)
Mixed Use Community (MUC) (across
Williams Drive) Vacant
West OF - Office Low Density Residential (LDR) Vacant
Planning Department Staff Report
Chapriel Place, Lots 2-A & 3-A Rezoning Page 3 of 5
2030 Comprehensive Plan
The properties are designated with the Future Land Use category of Low Density Residential
(LDR), which can support complementary non-residential uses along arterial roadways
(Williams Drive) as described below:
The existing Office District zoning permits most, if not all, of these generalized use categories.
The proposed Local Commercial (C-1) District would also allow these types of uses, but
permits some other uses that could be more intense, such as fuel sales designed in a limited
fashion. As shown in Exhibit 2, this land use category covers the area of the Sedro Trail
neighborhood, but is ‘surrounded’ by Moderate Density Residential that covers the Sun City,
Heritage Oaks, and Georgetown Village neighborhoods on three sides. Essentially, this land
use category is reflective of the Chaparro Estates subdivision created in 1980, and not the
current status of those original 28 lots, many of which have been resubdivided and/or
incorporated into the City and entitled with non-residential zoning.
Existing Zoning District
The existing zoning of Office occurred in 2012, when it was rezoned from the Agriculture (AG )
District to the Office (OF) District with a unanimous vote of approval by City Council. That
request was supported by staff, and unanimously recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission to City Council. At the Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing, two (2)
residents spoke with concerns regarding details of any eventual development, and not about
the proposed district or specific uses.
Proposed Zoning District
The applicant seeks to rezone the properties to the Local Commercial (C-1) District, which is
described in the Unified Development Code (UDC) as:
The Local Commercial District (C-1) is intended to provide areas for commercial and retail
activities that primarily serve residential areas. Uses should have pedestrian access to adjacent
and nearby residential areas, but are not appropriate along residential streets or residential
collectors. The District is more appropriate along major and minor thoroughfares and corridors.
Planning Department Staff Report
Chapriel Place, Lots 2-A & 3-A Rezoning Page 4 of 5
Section 7.03.020 of the UDC contains the lot and dimensional standards that will govern
development in this District. In particular, building height is capped at 35’, and impervious
coverage limitations of between 55 and 70% would apply.
Subdivision History
The properties legal descriptions are Chapriel Place, Lot 2-A and Chapriel Place, Lot 3-A, per a
Preliminary/Final subdivision plat (City application number PFP-2010-001) recorded on
October 19, 2012 as Document #2012087226. Lot 2-A, 4.77 acres, was platted to have vehicular
access per Note #6 of Sheet 1, whereby the aforementioned 30’ joint access easement at the
property boundary with Lot 1-A will provide access to Williams Drive, and cross access
easements exist between Lots 1-A, 2-A, 3-A, and 5-A. Lot 3-A, 4.78 acres, was platted to have
a 30’ joint access easement in the center of the properties frontage on Williams Drive, and also
be subject to that Note #6.
Per the Chaparro Estates subdivision that was recorded on February 25, 1980 (Cabinet D/Slide
276-8), these lots were created as Lots 2 (now 2-A) and 3 (now 3-A), both at 5.00 acres. Note
#1 of this plat restricted use to single-family residential dwellings. Chapriel Place, in Note #5
of Sheet 1, revised that restriction to base usage of lots to “be established by City Code”.
Future Application(s)
If approved, the properties will be limited to the permitted uses and subject to the regulations
in Chapter 5 of the UDC for the Local Commercial (C-1) District. Non-residential
development requires Site Plan and Construction Plan application approvals, followed by
Building Permits for construction.
Staff Analysis
Staff reviewed and analyzed this application for the C-1 District according to the following
criteria, resulting in a position of support for the application:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning
Properties to the west (Legacy, C-3) and south (Gatlin Creek, C-1 PUD) are zoned, planned
for, and/or developed with commercial uses. Chapriel Place Lot 1-A, to the west, is also under
consideration for rezoning to the Local Commercial District (see REZ-2013-017). When C-1
zoning is adjacent the Agriculture (AG) zoning district [211 Sedro Trail, Chaparro Estates
Resubdivision of Lot 28, Lot A, 8.0 acres], a Medium Level Bufferyard consisting of a 15’ wide
planting area with one (1) shade tree and four (4) evergreen shrubs per fifty linear feet (50’) is
required.
Utilities
As noted, the properties subject to the Chapriel Place subdivision did utility improvements to
serve their future needs. Such utility capacities and entitlements will be thoroughly reviewed
with each development application as they come forward.
Planning Department Staff Report
Chapriel Place, Lots 2-A & 3-A Rezoning Page 5 of 5
Findings for Approval
The rezoning request is supported by Staff for the following reasons:
1. Future Land Use Map – The properties are within the Low Density Residential (LDR) land
use category, but front on an arterial roadway, where non-residential uses of the type and
scale permitted in the Local Commercial district are appropriate in most instances.
2. Adjacent Zoning Districts – The surrounding zoning west, south, and east is non-
residential. The proposed C-1 district up -zones these lots essentially two steps -
Neighborhood Commerical, CN, would be in between OF and C-1 in a general sense of the
intensity of permitted uses in each district.
3. Surrounding Uses – Though much of the land adjacent is undeveloped, the Legacy assisted
living and a real estate agency recently opened to the west. Further west, a Walgreens
opened in 2013 at the Village Gate at Sun City development at Del Webb Boulevard. To
the east, at Penny Lane, a 10,000 SF office building for Georgetown Mortgage Company
was recently completed, with more development already approved on that site. Williams
Drive will continue to develop with retail, office, service, and ‘elder care’ types of uses at
the rate that utility capacities/development will allow.
NOTE: Though done in the past, the City no longer considers or approves the “conditional” rezoning
of properties, and therefore, cannot rezone the property for any specific use(s), or concept plan,
presented by an applicant. Likewise, no specific development features such as distance buffers, walls, or
additional landscaping can be associated with, or tied to, this rezoning decision. Staff must consider the
impact of all the permitted uses in the requested Local Commercial (C-1) district – and the associated
standards of development within the UDC for those uses - when evaluating a rezoning request.
Public Comments
A total of six (6) notices were sent out to the owners of property within 200 feet of the subject
properties. Public notice was posted in the Williamson County Sun newspaper on November
17, 2013. As of the day of this report, no written comments have been submitted.
Attachments
Exhibit 1 – Location Map
Exhibit 2 – Future Land Use / Overall Transportation Plan Map
Exhibit 3 – Zoning Map
Exhibit 4 – Aerial Map
Meetings Schedule
December 3, 2013 – Planning and Zoning Commission
January 14, 2014 – City Council First Reading (pending)
January 28, 2014 – City Council Second Reading (pending)
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SUBJECT:
Discussion Items:
Invitation to attend a neighborhood meeting on the Williams Drive Special Area Plan Overlay District on
December 5, 2013.
Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) Meetings. (Commissioner Rankin)
Questions or comments from Commissioners-in-Training about the actions and matters considered on this
agenda.
Reminder of the December 17, 2013, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
ITEM SUMMARY:
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SUBJECT:
Meeting Adjourn
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