HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_10.16.2018City of Georgetown, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Courts and Council Building, located at 101 E Th Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Commissioners present: Tim Bargainer, Vice -Chair; Ercel Brashear; Roger Chappell, Alternate; John
Marler; Gary Newman; Travis Perthuis, Alternate
Absent: Kayla McCord; Josh Schroeder, Chair; and Ben Stewart;
Staff Present: Andreina Davila, Current Planning Manager; and Karen Frost, Recording Secretary.
Vice -Chair Bargainer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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.
A. Consideration and possible action of the minutes of September 18 and October 1, 2018. Karen Frost,
Recording Secretary
B. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for Highland Village Phase 1, consisting of
approximately 68.29 acres in the Lewis P. Dyches Survey, Abstract 171, generally located northwest
of the intersection of Ronald Reagan Blvd and CR 245 (PP-2018-004). Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
Motion by Brashear, second by Marler to approve the consent agenda with minor typographical
corrections to the minutes as noted. Approved 6 — 0..
Legislative Regular Agenda
C. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for initial zoning upon annexation for an
approximate 6.375-acre tract in the Lewis P. Dyches Survey, Abstract No. 171, and County Road
(CR) 245, a right -of- way of varying width described to Williamson County, Texas, generally
located at Ronald Reagan Boulevard and CR 245, to Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district, to be
known as the Highland Village 2 Non -Residential Tract (ANX-2018-006). Chelsea Irby, Senior
Planner
Irby presented the application as described in the staff report.
Brashear asked about the process. If approved, this property will be zoned C-1 with the annexation
approval by Council.
Chair Bargainer opened the public hearing and with no speakers coming forth, closed the hearing.
Motion by Brashear to recommend to Council approval of the C-1 zoning upon annexation of the
6.375 acre tract as presented. Second by Perthuis. Approved 6 — 0.
D. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone approximately 3.361 acres out of the
Nicholas Porter Survey, Abstract No. 497, located in the 200 block of E Janis Drive, from the
Residential Single- Family (RS) and General Commercial (C-3) zoning districts to the Townhouse
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(TH) zoning district. Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
Davila presented the application as described in the staff report. Based on the approval criteria in
the UDC Section 3.06.030, and the compliance with those standards, staff recommends approval of
this rezoning.
Brashear asked about the use of the Williams Drive Study in reviewing this development. The
commissioners asked questions about connectivity.
Tim Haynie, representing the applicant is available for questions. Marler asked for clarification
about the Janis Drive connection. Haynie says he will not connect unless the city requires it.
Bargainer opened the public hearing.
Bill Canady,1625 Park Lane, his property adjoins this property by about 150 feet. He is concerned
about drainage from this development. The water in that area gets very high in this area.
Paul Denton, 106 E. Janis, property does not abut this property but is close. Wants to see this
greenbelt rezoned as parkland and not allow a three story townhome structure in this area.
Melissa Thompson, 200 E. Janis, property abuts the application property. Wants to leave this as a
greenbelt. Does not want this development near her home. Asked for an environmental study of
this area.
Joseph Thompson, 200 E. Janis, shows the previous development plan that with the setbacks and
narrow ROW, then no connection to Janis, it becomes a cul-de-sac and does not allow for school
busses or emergency vehicles. This does not reflect the character of the neighborhood. The
neighborhood is becoming busier and busier.
Bargainer closed the public hearing.
Brashear moves to recommend to council rezoning of the property to Townhouse zoning district
as proposed. Second by Marler.
Discussion. The number of units was clarified to be close to 30, not 178 as stated earlier. Brashear
explains that as part of the Williams Drive Study, this area is supposed to be more walkable and
that requires density. Marler does not believe there are grounds to prohibit the development, since
they have complied with all requirements. Bargainer agrees.
Motion is approved 6 — 0.
E. Public Hearing and possible action on a request to rezone approximately 67.889 acres out of the
William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, located at 900 Carlson Cove, from the Agriculture (AG)
zoning district to Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district (REZ-2018-021). Chelsea Irby,
Senior Planner
Brashear recuses himself from this item.
Irby presented the application as described in the staff report.
Bargainer opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth closed the hearing.
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Motion by Marler to recommend to Council approval of the rezoning of 900 Carlson Cove, as
stated. Second by Chappell. Approved 5 — 0. (Brashear recused.)
F. Public Hearing and possible action on an amendment to the Wolf Ranch Hillwood Planned Unit
Development (PUD) for approximately 1,120 acres out of the Joseph Thompson Survey, Abstract
No. 608, Clement Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 558, Orville Perry Survey, Abstract No. 10, and
Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178, generally located along Wolf Ranch Pkwy, between the
Southwest Bypass and W University Ave (PUD-2018-005). Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP,
Current Planning Manager
Brashear returned to the dais.
Davila presented the application as described in the staff report and was available for questions.
She explained this amendment is to increase the multi -family density of a portion of the
development. This is an increase of more than 20%, and then another reallocation of high -density
residential on the other side of the Southwest Bypass. This will revise the concept plan. The total
number of apartment units will not be changed, just changed in location and increasing the density
in another area. The total number of units permitted within the PUD will remain the same. Staff
feels this complies with the criteria for rezoning, Section 3.06.030, and recommends approval.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions. Brashear asked about the boundary of the school site.
This better identifies the exact location and boundaries of the school site and the district is aware
and approves of this change.
Duke Kerrigan, Hillwood representative, is available for any questions and feels this change will
improve the development.
Chair Bargainer opened the Public Hearing.
Barton Levy, 411 Ridgewood, wants to clarify issues that this PUD will have a detrimental affect on
the south side of the San Gabriel River, the heritage oaks and is a violation of the Georgetown
Salamander regulations.
Barbara Owens, 708 Greenwood Court, owns halfway into the river, came in 1988. Thinks this land
is a jewel and should be protected. Is concerned about the impact on flooding on this area and the
heritage trees that will be destroyed. The river is a treasure and should be protected.
Russell Vergess, 330 Greenwood Court (?), received notice and wants to express concern about the
northern portion and that the Skyline Road area is protected. Please consider Oakcrest Estates in
the future.
Bill Cryder, 313 Ashwood, Oakcrest Estates, family has been around for many decades. Pleased
with what he has seen tonight but feels Hillwood does not communicate with adjacent property
owners. Asks for better communication from them about what is going on.
Joe Kovach, 214 Legend Oaks, is concerned that an environmental assessment done. Says there is a
wild hog problem and that by building the new wall the hogs will be driven into the adjacent
neighborhoods. Can a barrier be built to address this issue? Wants to see a development plan.
Seeing more traffic on Hwy 29 now.
Chair Bargainer closed the Public Hearing with nor other speakers coming forward.
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Motion by Brashear to recommend approval to Council the recommended changes as proposed
by the developer. Second by Newman.
Brashear explained that this request is not an opening to discuss the entire plan, but to readjust the
density and not increase the units, so feels this can be approved. This is a zoning related issue, but
is not an opening for redesigning the project.
Motion is approved 6 — 0.
G. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for General
Automotive Repair and Service use in the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district on the property
located at 2226 N Austin Ave, bearing the legal description of 0.95 acres out of the Antonio Flores
Survey, Abstract No. 235 (SUP-2018-005). Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
Irby presents the application as described in the staff report. She explains that this application
complies with all the criteria for SUP's.
Thomas Schinard with ProChem is available for questions. Commissioners questioned any
emissions from this use. He explained that this will include a high density exhaust feature in all
containment areas that will have filters changed frequently. They discussed height of stack.
Bargainer opened the public hearing and with no speakers coming forth, closed the hearing.
Motion by Marler moves to issue the SUP for 2226 N Austin Ave. Second by Chappell.
Approved 6 — 0.
Adjournment
Motion by MaXeef, second by Chappell to adjourn at 7:18 pm.
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