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Le gislative Re gular Age nda
A First P ublic Hearing for the voluntary annexation of an approximate 2.54-acre tract in the
Williams Addition Survey, Abstract No. 21, and 0.17 acres consisting of a portion of Old 1460
Trail, a right-of-way of varying width of record described to Williamson County, Texas,
designation of initial zoning of General Commercial (C-3) and Scenic/Natural Gateway Overlay,
for the property generally located at 1051 Old 1460 Trail -- Sofia Nelson, P lanning Director
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 _________________, 2019, at __________, and remained so pos ted for
at leas t 72 c ontinuous hours prec eding the s cheduled time of said meeting.
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R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
City Council Special Meeting
May 28, 2019
S UBJEC T:
First P ublic Hearing for the voluntary annexation of an approximate 2.54-acre tract in the Williams Addition Survey,
Abstract No. 21, and 0.17 acres consisting of a portion of Old 1460 Trail, a right-of-way of varying width of record
described to Williamson County, Texas, designation of initial zoning of General Commercial (C-3) and Scenic/Natural
Gateway Overlay, for the property generally located at 1051 Old 1460 Trail -- Sofia Nelson, P lanning Director
I T EM S UMMARY:
Overview of Applicant’s Request:
The applicant is requesting annexation and initial zo ning designation of G e ne ral Commercial (C-3) and Scenic/Natural
Gateway for a 2.54-acre tract generally located along at 1051 Old 1460 Trail. The subject property has a Future Land Use
designation of Mixed Neighborhood Center.
The item under consideration to night is to conduct the first public he aring for voluntary annexation and de signatio n of
General Commercial (C-3) and Scenic/Natural Gateway as the initial zoning district designation, submitted in accordance
with State Law. No action is required for this public hearing.
Meeting Schedule:
4/23/2019 – City Council Grant P etition for Annexation - C O M P LE TED
5/21/2019 – P &Z P ublic Hearing and Recommendation for Zoning Only - CO M P L ETE D
5/28/2019 at 3pm – City Council P ublic Hearing #1
5/28/2019 at 6pm – C ity C ouncil P ublic Hearing #2
6/25/2019 – City Council F irst R eading of Ordinance
7/9/2019 – C ity C ouncil Second R eading of Ordinance
P lanning and Zoning C ommission (P &Z ) R ecommendation:
At their May 21, 2019 meeting, the P lanning and Z oning Commission held a public hearing and recommended
approval of the zoning designation request.
F I NANC I AL I MPAC T:
City services, including police and fire protection, emergency medical services, so lid waste collection and disposal are
immediately subject to the property. Extension of capital improvements such as water and wastewater systems will be
subject to the City’s utility extensio n and improvement policy o r the terms of any potential agreement with the property
owner.
S UBMI T T ED BY:
Chelsea Irby, Senior P lanner
AT TAC HMENT S :
Description
2019-4-ANX - P &Z S taff R eport (Zoning)
Exhibit 1 - Location Map
Exhibit 2 - F uture Land Us e Map
Exhibit 3 - Zoning Map
Exhibit 4 - C -3 S tandards and P ermitted Us es
Exhibit 5 - Letter of Intent
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Planning Department Staff Report
2019-4-ANX
1051 Old 1460 Trail Page 1 of 8
Report Date: May 17, 2019
Case No: 2019-4-ANX
Project Planner: Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
Item Details
Project Name: 1051 Old 1460 Trail
Project Location: 1051 Old 1460 Trail, within City Council district No. 7 upon annexation.
Total Acreage: 2.53 acres
Legal Description: 2.53 acres from the L. J. Dyches Survey, Abstract No. 21
Applicant: Land Answers, Inc. c/o Jim Wittliff
Property Owner: Julio Reyes Henriquez
Request: Zoning Map Amendment to zone the subject property to General Commercial
(C-3) and Scenic/Natural Gateway Overlay upon annexation.
Case History: This is the first public hearing of this request.
Location Map
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Planning Department Staff Report
2019-4-ANX
1051 Old 1460 Trail Page 2 of 8
Overview of Applicant’s Request
The applicant has submitted a request for annexation of the 2.53 acres located at 1051 Old 1460 Trail.
As a part of the annexation request, the applicant is requesting the initial zoning designation of General
Commercial (C-3) and Scenic/Natural Gateway Overlay districts.
Site Information
Location:
The subject property is located between Old 1460 Trail and FM 1460, just south of High Tech Drive.
Physical and Natural Features:
The subject property is generally flat with little tree cover. The property has two existing houses,
multiple accessory structures, and outdoor storage (as shown in the aerial map on page 3). The subject
property has roadway frontage on Old FM 1460 and FM 1460.
Future Land Use and Zoning Designations:
The subject property has an existing Future Land Use designation of Mixed Use Neighborhood Center.
The property is currently in the ETJ and is not zoned.
Surrounding Properties:
The area surrounding the subject property is diverse in zoning and land uses. In the immediate vicinity
there is a variety of different residential and office uses. Much of the property in the vicinity is
undeveloped and poised to either develop with a residential or commercial use due to the Future Land
Use designation, proximity to FM 1460 (a major arterial) and SE Inner Loop (future freeway), and
existing development pattern. The property to the northeast at the southeast corner of FM 1460 and
High Tech Drive was rezoned to General Commercial (C-3) in March 2019 to allow the property to
develop with commercial uses.
The current zoning, Future Land Use designation, and existing uses of the adjacent properties to the
north, south, east and west are outlined in the table below:
DIRECTION ZONING DISTRICT FUTURE LAND USE EXISTING USE
North
General
Commercial (C-3)
and Industrial (IN)
Mixed Use Neighborhood
Center
Office
South N/A - ETJ Residential/Undeveloped
East Agriculture (AG) –
across FM 1460 Undeveloped/Vacant
West
Agriculture (AG) –
across Old 1460
Trail
Residential
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Planning Department Staff Report
2019-4-ANX
1051 Old 1460 Trail Page 3 of 8
Aerial Map
Property History:
There is no notable property history. The subject property is currently in the ETJ and is not platted.
Comprehensive Plan Guidance
Future Land Use Map:
The Mixed Use Neighborhood Center projects compact centers with limited retail goods and services for a
local customer base. The Mixed Use Neighborhood Center applies to smaller areas of mixed commercial
use within existing and new neighborhoods. These areas are primarily proposed adjacent to, or as part
of, larger residential neighborhoods. Neighborhood-serving mixed-use areas abut roadway corridors
or are located at key intersections.
In addition, this designation may accommodate (but does not require) mixed-use buildings with
neighborhood-serving retail, service, and other uses on the ground floor, and offices or residential units
above. Uses in these areas might include a corner store, small grocery, coffee shops, hair salons, dry
cleaners and other personal services, as well as small professional offices and upper story apartments.
They may also include noncommercial uses such as churches, schools, or small parks. In new
neighborhoods, in particular, the exact size, location, and design of these areas should be subject to a
more specific approval process, to ensure an appropriate fit with the surrounding residential pattern.
Office Complex
Recent rezoning IN
to C-3. Planned C-
Store
Residential
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Planning Department Staff Report
2019-4-ANX
1051 Old 1460 Trail Page 4 of 8
Growth Tier:
The subject property is located in Growth Tier 2. Tier 2 lies outside the city limits, but within the City’s
extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Until annexation occurs, land use and development controls are
limited to subdivision review and signage, and in some cases building permits where City utilities are
connected to new construction. However, the City may consider requests for annexation, extension of
City services, and rezonings in this area.
Utilities
The subject property is located within the City’s service area for water and wastewater. Additionally,
it is located within a dual service area for electric (City of Georgetown and Oncor). It is anticipated that
there is adequate capacity to serve the subject property at this time. A Utility Evaluation may be
required at time of Subdivision Plat or Site Development Plan to determine capacity and any necessary
utility improvements.
Transportation
The subject property has approximately 100’ of frontage on Old FM 1460 (a Major Collector roadway)
and approximately 450’ of frontage on FM 1460 (a Major Arterial Roadway).
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.
Collector 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.
A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) will be required at time of Site Development Plan for any development
that generates more than two thousand (2,000) average daily trips based upon the latest edition of the
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual.
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.
Permitted uses in this district include, but are not limited to, general retail, hotels, restaurants, and
general office. Other uses such as activity center, bar/tavern/pub, college/university, fuel sales, and
event facility among others are permitted subject to specific design limitations. Certain land uses,
including automotive sales, rental or leasing facilities, require a Special Use Permit (SUP). Exhibit 4
contains a comprehensive list of C-3 district permitted uses and development standards.
The purpose of the Scenic/Natural Gateway is to reflect the natural characteristics of the land. These
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Planning Department Staff Report
2019-4-ANX
1051 Old 1460 Trail Page 5 of 8
Georgetown roadways are prominent arterials and growth zones leading into the City. The purpose of
the design standards for the Scenic/Natural Gateway corridors is to maintain the existing informal
character as they develop. For developments that occur along the Scenic/Natural Gateways, designers
shall integrate the natural characteristics of the land into the landscape design. Informal tree massings,
planting of under story trees, incorporation of native stones and boulders and use of native grasses and
wildflowers are examples of how to blend required plantings with native plantings.
Intergovernmental and Interdepartmental Review
The proposed rezoning 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.
Approval Criteria
Staff has reviewed the proposed rezoning request and has found that it complies with the criteria
established in UDC Section 3.06.030 for a Zoning Map Amendment, as outlined below:
ZONING 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 proposed zoning is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan and
Future Land Use Map. The Future
Land use designation of the subject
property is Mixed Use Neighborhood
Center. This designation projects
compact centers with limited retail
goods and services for a local
customer base. The Mixed Use
Neighborhood Center applies to
smaller areas of mixed commercial
use within existing and new
neighborhoods. These areas are
primarily proposed adjacent to, or as
part of, larger residential
neighborhoods. Neighborhood-
serving mixed-use areas abut
roadway corridors or are located at
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Planning Department Staff Report
2019-4-ANX
1051 Old 1460 Trail Page 6 of 8
ZONING APPROVAL CRITERIA FINDINGS STAFF COMMENTS
key intersections.
The requested General Commercial
(C-3) zoning is compatible with this
description because it allows for non-
residential development that can
serve a local (as well as regional)
customer base. The subject property is
also located along a major collector
and major arterial, and is near the
intersections of two other major
roadways (SE Inner Loop and S
Austin Ave) providing access to other
portions of the city and metro area.
The requested Scenic/Natural
Gateway Overlay district is consistent
because it extends the boundaries of
the gateway into a newly annexed
area. FM 1460 is one of the City’s
major corridors and gateways.
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 requested zoning designation
promotes orderly development
because it continues C-3 zoning along
the new FM 1460 corridor and creates
a buffer between the Industrial (IN)
zoning to the north and the
undeveloped land in the ETJ to the
south.
This area has been in transition since
the realignment and reclassification of
FM 1460. Originally there was a
commercial node planned for FM 1460
and High Tech Drive, which is just to
the north of the subject property.
Since the realignment and
reclassification of FM 1460, the
corridor has opened up for
commercial development. FM 1460 is
now classified as a Major Arterial
roadway and intersects with the S.E.
Inner Loop to the south of the subject
property. S.E. Inner Loop is classified
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Planning Department Staff Report
2019-4-ANX
1051 Old 1460 Trail Page 7 of 8
ZONING APPROVAL CRITERIA FINDINGS STAFF COMMENTS
as a Freeway. These reclassifications
promote commercial zoning along the
corridor.
The requested Scenic/Natural
Gateway overlay district will
minimize the impact of commercial
uses along the corridor. The Overlay
requires a 25’ landscaping buffer that
will provide an aesthetic appeal and
screen parking areas.
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 adjacent properties to the north
are zoned General Commercial (C-3)
and Industrial (IN). The other directly
abutting properties are located in the
ETJ. The requested zoning
designation is compatible with
existing zoning and character of the
area because there is already existing
non-residential zoning and uses near
the corner of FM 1460 and High Tech
Drive. While there is a residential
neighborhood to the west, there is a
Major Collector roadway (Old 1460
Trail) separating the subject property
from the neighborhood.
The requested Scenic/Natural
Gateway conforms to the present
zoning and surrounding uses because
it is an extension of the Overlay
district and will provide cohesive
aesthetics.
5. The property to be rezoned is
suitable for uses permitted by
the District that would be
applied by the proposed
amendment.
Complies
The subject property is an
approximate 2.53-acre tract and thus
has sufficient land area to conform to
the development requirements of the
General Commercial (C-3) zoning
district, including setbacks and
bufferyards. The subject property also
has frontage on both Old 1460 Trail
and new FM 1460. This will allow two
points of entry for future commercial
developments, without having
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Planning Department Staff Report
2019-4-ANX
1051 Old 1460 Trail Page 8 of 8
ZONING APPROVAL CRITERIA FINDINGS STAFF COMMENTS
multiple driveways on FM 1460. The
subject property will have to provide
bufferyards to any adjacent residential
uses in the ETJ.
The requested Scenic/Natural
Gateway is intended to minimize the
impact of uses and protect the
aesthetics along the corridor. The
subject property has sufficient land
area to accommodate the bufferyard
and plantings required by the
Scenic/Natural Gateway.
Overall, the zoning request for C-3 and Scenic/Natural Gateway Overlay meets all criteria outlined in
the UDC and is appropriate due to the proximity to a Major Arterial roadway and surrounding uses.
Additionally, this corridor is transitioning to a major commercial corridor, since its realignment. The
extension of the Scenic/Natural Gateway along the corridor will help to minimize the impact of
commercial uses and will enhance the streetscape and aesthetics.
Meetings Schedule
April 23, 2019 – City Council Acceptance of Petition for Annexation
May 21, 2019 – Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing (Zoning Only)
May 28, 2019 (3pm) – City Council Public Hearing #1
May 28, 2019 (6pm) – City Council Public Hearing #2
June 25, 2019 – City Council First Reading of the Ordinance
July 9, 2019 – City Council Second Reading of the Ordinance
Public Notification
As required by the Unified Development Code, all property owners within a 200-foot radius of the
subject property and within the subdivision were notified of the Zoning Map Amendment request (8
notices), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun Newspaper (May 5, 2019)
and signs were posted on-site. To date, staff has received zero (0) written comments in favor, and zero
(0) in opposition to the request.
Attachments
Exhibit 1 – Location Map
Exhibit 2 – Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 3 – Zoning Map
Exhibit 4 – Design and development standards of the C-3 District
Exhibit 5 – Letter of Intent
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2019-4-ANXExhibit #1
Coordinate System: Texas State Plane/Central Zone/NAD 83/US FeetCartographic Data For General Planning Purposes Only
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Location Map LegendSiteParcelsCity LimitsGeorgetown ETJ
0 500 1,000Fee t
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Coordin at e System: Texas State Plane/Central Zone/NAD 83/US FeetCartographic Data For General Planning Purposes Only
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Future Land Use / Overall Transportation Plan
Exhibit #2
2019-4-ANX
Legend
Thoroug hfare
Future Land U se
Institutional
Regional Commercial
Comm unity Commercial
Em ployment Center
Low Density Residential
Mining
Mixed Use Community
Mixed Use Neighborhood Center
Moderate Density Residential
Open Space
Specialty M ixed Use Area
Ag / Rural Residential
Existing Collector
Existing Freeway
Existing Major Arterial
Existing Minor Arterial
Existing Ram p
Proposed Collector
Proposed Freeway
Propsed Frontage Road
Proposed Major Arterial
Proposed Minor Arterial
Proposed Railroad
High Density Residential
LegendSiteParcelsCity LimitsGeorgetown ETJ
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Zon in g Information2019-4-ANXExhibit #3
Coordinate System: Texas State Plane/Central Zone/NAD 83/US FeetCartographic Data For General Planning Purposes Only
LegendSiteParcelsCity LimitsGeorgetown ETJ
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Maximum Building Height = 60 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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