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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda CC 09.28.2021 SpecialN otice of M eeting of the Governing B ody of the C ity of Georgetown, Texas S eptember 2 8, 2 02 1 The Georgetown City Council will meet on September 28, 2021 at 2:00 P M at Georgetown P ublic Library, 402 West 8th Street, Hewlett Room The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (AD A). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the AD A, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. P lease contact the City Secretary's Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King J r. Street, Georgetown, TX 78626 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Le gislative Re gular Age nda A J oint P lanning and Zoning Workshop P resentation and Discussion regarding City Council Goals and Unified Development Code (U D C) Diagnostic -- David Morgan, City Manager and Sofia Nelson, P lanning Director This is a work session only and no official action will be taken. Adjournme nt Ce rtificate of Posting I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereby c ertify that this Notice of Meeting was pos ted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626, a plac e readily ac cessible to the general public as required by law, on the _____ day of _________________, 2021, at __________, and remained so pos ted for at leas t 72 c ontinuous hours prec eding the s cheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary Page 1 of 25 City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Special Meeting September 28, 2021 S UBJEC T: J oint P lanning and Zoning Workshop P resentation and Discussion regarding City Council Goals and Unified Development Code (U D C) Diagnostic -- David Morgan, City Manager and Sofia Nelson, P lanning Director This is a work session only and no official action will be taken. I T EM S UMMARY: P urpose of Workshop The City Council goals are directly linked to the work of the P lanning and Zoning Commission. The intent of this workshop is to build awareness of the City Council goals, specifically discuss the Unified Development Code (U D C) Diagnostic, and identify qualities of a high performing/ effective U D C. By the end of the meeting there should be a shared understanding of experience with the U D C and what success is for a U D C diagnostic. Workshop Agenda Welcome, take seats, roll call P resentation and discussion on City Council Goals. P resentation on U D C Diagnostic process. Discussion: What development discussion(s)/ case(s) from this past 2 years stand out as being challenging. What tools (Review criteria, development standards etc.) in the U D C supported your review of cases? What experiences have been frustrating? What other areas do we need to consider focusing on as we prepare a U D C diagnostic ? What issues need to be addresses in order for the diagnostic to be successful? F I NANC I AL I MPAC T: n/a S UBMI T T ED BY: Sofia Nelson, P lanning Director AT TAC HMENT S : Description C C and P &Z Joint Workshop P resentation Page 2 of 25 City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission Joint Workshop September 28, 2021 Page 3 of 25 Workshop Agenda I. Overview of City Council Goals II. Comprehensive Plan Guidance III. Overview of UDC Diagnostic and Comprehensive Edit Process IV. Discussion: What are qualities of a high quality and effective UDC for Georgetown ? Page 4 of 25 I. City Council Goals Page 5 of 25 COUNCIL GOALS Page 6 of 25 Governance Growth Housing Economic Development AREAS OF EMPHASIS Downtown Page 7 of 25 GOVERNANCE PRIORITIZED ACTIONS AGENDA COUNCIL CITIZENS One Agenda & Streamline Consent Annual Council Visioning/Quarterly Study Sessions Town Halls to cover special interest topics Develop 311 "like" system Page 8 of 25 GROWTH PRIORITIZED ACTIONS UDC INFRASTRUCTURE INTERNAL Diagnositc Implement Master Plans Research grants and loans Maintain competitive compensation & benefits programImplementation of CIP Resource evaluation with BRA and partners Comprehensive Edit Page 9 of 25 HOUSING PRIORITIZED ACTIONS 2030 PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE HOUSING Enhance guidelines on multi-family Determine where infrastructure is needed to promote development Define executive housing and analyze demand Page 10 of 25 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIZED ACTIONS PARTNER SITES UDC Increase support for vocational programs through partnerships Work with developers to create shovel ready sites Review UDC for barriers of industrial development Page 11 of 25 DOWNTOWN PRIORITIZED ACTIONS MASTER PLAN DOWNTOWN PLANNING Update Downtown Master Plan Implement enhanced trash collection Complete parking study and implement Evaluate Sidewalk Master Plan for Downtown improvements Short/Long-term facility planning dialogue with County Page 12 of 25 II. Background. Comprehensive Plan Guidance Page 13 of 25 Background-How did we get here? Page 14 of 25 Community Conversations Input Themes Page 15 of 25 Goals Page 16 of 25 Policies •Land Use •Gateways •Williams Drive •Housing Page 17 of 25 Action: Implementation Strategy •Regulatory Framework: Means the “rules” for development, land , primary zoning and subdivision regulation •Decision Framework: Means the criteria and processes used in the devciison making process related to land development •Plans, Programs, and Partnership: Means plans that require additional work to further this 2030 Plan Update; routine activities of the City; and partnerships to maximize resources and concrete efforts. Page 18 of 25 Implementation Approach and Tools Diversity and Density ❑Update development standards to ensure compatibility of diverse uses including buffers, setbacks to reduce barriers to high density development in Community Commercial Centers & support the updated residential future land use categories ❑Use tailored development standards including the use of transfer of development rights and density bonuses for key areas: Employment Centers, Regional Centers, Gateways, SE Georgetown, Williams Drive and Downtown ❑Preserve and incentivize the City’s historic resources and reuse existing structures through tailored, flexible development standards ❑Allow a variety of housing types, and balance of amenities ❑Develop incentives for inclusion of moderate density, moderately priced housing types, affordable/workforce housing creation and preservation Page 19 of 25 Implementation Approach and Tools Land Use ❑Review and update rezoning approval criteria Gateways ❑Update development standards in gateways to reflect vision for landscaping and building types/heights. Williams Drive Small Area Plan ❑Establish a Williams Drive special zoning district area that implements proposed mix of uses, density, and building form (setback, height, and design) Page 20 of 25 III. Overview of UDC Diagnostic and Comprehensive Edit Process Page 21 of 25 Process for UDC Diagnostic Present and Discuss preferred work plan Select Preferred Option Develop and Discuss Options for Code Update Develop Full Analysis and Diagnostic Report Development Code Analysis Listening, Understanding, and Education Page 22 of 25 Process for Comprehensive Plan Edit Draft Final Version for Public Hearing –P&Z and City Council Develop and Discuss Options for Addressing Feedback Present Draft #2 and take in public comment Conduct Outreach on Options for Addressing Feedback Develop and Discuss Options for Addressing Feedback Present Draft #1 and take in public comment Analyze impact of changes Draft Development Code Based on Preferred Work Plan Page 23 of 25 Discussion: What are qualities of a high quality and effective UDC for Georgetown? Page 24 of 25 Thank you! Page 25 of 25