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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda CC 04.08.1986THE CIZY Of GEORGETCWN REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 8, 1986 7:00 PM 1. Minutes 2. Bills over $2,000.00 3 Canvas Electicn Returns and certify results 4. Swear in mayor, council members and mayor pro -tem 5. Award computer software bid - David Quick 6. Award banking services bids - David Quick 7. Award Crystal Knoll over -size utility line bid - Allyn Mcore 8. Ordinance - two hour parking to one hour parking - Emergency Reading - Hugh Anderscn 9. Contract fcr legal consulting services - Randy Stump 10. Planning agenda items: A. Consent Items: 1. Williamsburg village - Resubdivision Plat 2. Variance - section 3.05 of Subdivision Ordinance - The Village at University Park B. variance - building line encroachment - 3005 Gabriel View C. variance - building line encroachment - 1257 Main D. Ordinance - rezoning lot 5, 6 and west 82" of 7 & 8 block 9 - 2nd reading E. Ordinance - rezoning 1405 & 1407 Williams Dr. from RS to C-1 - 1st Reading F. Serenada Oaks - Revised Preliminary Plat H. Planning Report 11. Power Road Drainage Prcject - Ray Green 12. Historic Improvement Project change order #1 & #2 - Ray Green 13. 16th Street Drainage Project Change Crder #2 14. Ordinance - signature authority - lst reading - Frank Reed 15. Trench Burner - Allyn Moore/Phil Webb 16. Set Council Goal's Workshop 17. Executive Session Under Art. 6252-17 Sec. 2 (e) Litigation 18. San Gabriel Park Request - Roy Hcliday Misc. 1 - utility lines and final determination of the proposed service connections for this development during construction plan review. Staff Recommendation: Approval of the plat conditional upon the following: 1. All ordinance requirements being met and final construction Approval as recommended by staff above. It plans being approved 2. Utilities being adequate 3. An easement for the stormwater detention facility including outflow easement, if necessary, shall be shown on the plat and a Drainage Facility Maintenance Covenant being filed with the plat 4. The requested trade-off for the water connection shall be approved after applicant has established ownership of both properties and executed a written agreement with the City. 5. The following variances being granted; a. To allow the existing parking spaces within the front yard of lot 2B to remain, b. To allow a reduction in the number of parking spaces required for both lots by 10%, C. To allow the elimination of required Public Utility Easements upon confirmation by Public Works that these easements are not necessary for existing and/or future service. City Council Action:(5-0) Approval as recommended by staff above. It r L 1603 NORTHWEST BLVD.—VARIANCE FROM OFF—STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS I ,; - Location Map Applicant: Request• t L. M.M. Casey PO Box 1113 Georgetown, Tx 78627 863-0526 1^2000' Variance from Section 7.111 "Off—street Parking Requirements" of Zoning ordinance to allow a reduction in the number of spaces required from 31 to 19 for Tract "2" out of Nicholas Porter Survey Abs. 497 recorded in Vol. 928 page 509 of County Deed Records. Facts• Location: Northwest corner of the intersection of Northwest Blvd. with Washam Dr. Surrounding Area: Existing and proposed land use is multi—family residential and office warehouse. Subject Property: Office use Development Plan: District 4b a T-:Xt. 2 Analysis: This site is the former office of Parker & Rodgers Construction Company which was the subject of a zoning change request on May 14th, 1985. The owner had initially requested an Industrial zoning district classification but changed the request to Commercial First Height district. Each of these requests were denied by both P&Z and Council. Applicant subsequently received a building permit to remodel the existing structure which included the conversion of a portion of the building formerly devoted to enclosed storage to office space. No site plan was submitted with this permit application. The Building Official contends that he assumed that the parking requirement could be met by utilizing the yard area between the existing building and the ROW of Washam Dr. However, the approval for the curb cut and street work has been delegated to the Public Works Division. Thus, after the interior remodeling work was substantially complete, applicant sought approval for the required 108 ft. curb cut which was denied by Public Works on the grounds of traffic safety concerns. Planning staff agrees that this type of parking arrangement does create traffic problems and should be avoided whenever possible. As indicated by the survey plat submitted with the request, there is additional area on Tract "2" that could be used to fulfill the requirements. However, the applicant has stated that this portion of the lot is currently being leased under separate contract and is not available for use by the future tenants of the office building. Staff Recommendation: Granting of the variance to allow a reduction in the required number of parking spaces from 31 to 19 with the following conditions: 1. No further building_permits or utility connections shall be issued for Tract 2 which will increase the number of required parking spaces or further reduce the ability of the applicant to eventually come into compliance with the ordinance. 2. Tract "1" and Tract "2" shall not be resubdivided until compliance with standard parking requirements is met for all existing and/or newly created lots. City Council Action: (5-0) Approved as recommended by staff above. 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L 203 Thousand Oaks Blvd.- Variance from Sign Requirements cation Map Applicant: Request: William Ullman 919 Congress Ave Austin, Tx 78701 480-5527 1"=2000' WN A variance from Section 2.0401 (14) "signs" of the Zoning Ordinance to allow an "off -premises" sign on Lot 2B Thousand Oaks Section Four as recorded in Cabinet H, Slide 125. Facts: Location: South of Thousand Oaks Blvd. on the west side of IH -35. Lies in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone inside City limits. Surrounding Uses - An apartment complex is across Thousand Oaks Blvd, to the north, a car wash is located on Lot 1 and a laundry is on Lot 2A, to the west; and the detention pond for Sierra Vista lies to the south. Development Plan: District 9C. Commercial use is recommended 3. )n. History: The original plat of Thousand Oaks Section IV was recorded in April, 1985. The resubdivision of Lot 2 was recorded April 14, 1986. Analysis: The previously referenced section of the Zoning Ordinance allows only "signs used in connection with and on the same lot as the establishment to which they refer." Thus, "off -premises" signs or billboards are not permitted. A check of the records of the Planning Dept. and the Building Official indicate that no variance to this restriction has even been granted. Care should be taken, therefore, due to the precedence represented by this case in order to avoid the proliferation of advertising not essential to the reasonable conduct of business. The size and shape of lot 2B, especially in conjunction with its location at the dead end of a collector street, will make the lot difficult to develop. Thus, one can reasonable expect that the search for an appropriate end user will require a much longer time than a more "normal" commercial lot. Also, because Thousand Oaks Blvd. does not connect through, the exposure of the existing businesses on Lots 1 and 2A is severely limited. However, the visual proximity of Lot 2B to IH -35 does present a viable use of the property as advertising space. Allowing this use should improve the usefulness of all three lots. Another important fact is that Lots 2A and 2B are under the same ownership. Thus by simply vacating the resubdivision plat of lot 2, the proposed sign (except for references to the car wash) would conform to ordinance requirements. Staff Recommendation: Granting approval of the variance with the following conditions: 1. All ordinance requirements including the most recent version of the Texas Highway Beautification Act, except the on -premises" requirement shall be met 2. The sign shall only advertise those uses on Lots 1 & 2A Thousand Oaks Section Four, 3. The "reader board" portion of the sign shall be eliminated see Exhibit A attached) 4. The sign shall be removed upon the occurrence of either of the following: a. At such time as Thousand oaks Blvd. is connected to a frontage road along IH -35 b. Prior to this issuance of a building permit for Lot 2B 5. The sign shall be limited to two primary colors only. One color for the letters and the second color for the background and poles 6. The sign shall be located inside the platted setback area see Exhibit B attached) City Council Action:(5-0) Approved with conditions as recommended by staff above. 11 0 N Q$ 41 0 THOUSAND ,$,-, OAKS BLVn OWN&f; 7AMAROW PR0,Pter1fS 0 S&W1"NV PARKWAY k1SrhV, 7E'V5 79710K vi., plat have been rotated !,-, the Texas Plane Co - Iles'. lot: 12,050.92 feet ae r c i a I e required along one si,!e of all streets for a tet from school property, ed on this plat as green b -It, drainage, common Pf &.9 a P R4AI L407701 M X R.O.W. kight of Way B. L. building Line 1'. ti. E. Public Utility Iron Pin Found 0 Irun Pin Set U.C. Underground it -w, s T kiI 2) One double pofe structure eritht sA a) 4' z 12' double face "Mr. Laundry" signp internallyIlluminated. b) 4' z 8' double face "Car Wash" Signs internallyilluminated. one non -salvageable 3' x 8' double faced raaderboardonthe &aas structure. 11 07 Qhce 203 1 ct.ra-„c -. --- - — MEMO To: Mayor and City Council From: Randall Gaither, Chief Current planning Date: April 16, 1986 RE: Roadway Alignment Study for the Proposed MORAN Roadway On May 14, 1985 Council passed a resolution approving the concept of the MORAN Roadway and agreeing to participate in the acquisition of R.O.W. and relocation of utilities for the project. Recently the MORAN Associ.ati.on has presented two alternate alignments (see Exhibit IA & 1B attached) to the Planning Department and requested a recommendation as to which of the routes is preferred by the City. Also requested is the City's preference as to which type of roadway constructed.(i.e. Expressway or Parkway as described on Exhibit 2 & 3 attached) should be These alternatives were created primarily in response to the concerns of property owners along the route of Alternate A who have City and/or County approved stibdi.visions which are severely impacted by this proposal. After reviewing each of these proposals, (see Exhibit 4 attached) staff has determined that a reasonably founded recommendation cannot be inade on this matter without a much more detailed assessment of the potential impacts of this decision. Furthermore, given the number, scope, and priority of tasks already underway and scheduled for completion during 1986 it is not possible for staff to perform a reliable study of this magn.i.tude within the required time period wi.thout delaying project already underway. Therefore, there are several alternatives from which to choose. The first is to essentially do nothing and let the MORAN Association make this determination. The second is to hire an outside consultant specializing in this type of work to prepare an impact analysis and recommendation for presentation to Council. Even if the second option is chosen, some staff time will be required to describe a general scope of work, select a consultant or group of candidates, and coordinate with whichever firm is selected. An option of last resort would be for staff to perform the study including public hearings at the expense of delaying work on other project. LJ rAL 0 t In summary, we request council direction regarding the routing and design of the proposed MORAN Roadway. The options are: 1. Inform MORAN that the City has no preference 2. Select one of the alternatives without- further study public hearings may or may not be included) 3. Begin the selection process for a consultant to perform a study and make a recommendation. 4. Delay other active projects and staff to perform study including any desired public hearings. We were pleased to meet with you and other City of Georgetown staff the other day to discuss the MOKAN project. As we discussed, we have begun to investigate two basic alignments in the Georgetown area (see enclosed sketch). Alternative A is the alignment originally conceived in earlier studies and follows Hutto Road and the Inner Loop roadway currently under construction. MOKAN would then extend across SH29, the San Gabriel River, and interchange with IH35 at SH195. Alternative B extends east of the existing Indian Creek development and intersects SH29 approximately one mile east of Alternative A. This alternative also would tie into IH35 at the SH195 interchange. Both alternatives are approximately the same length. We have not yet evaluated construction costs, although there is no apparent reason that they would be substantially different. The San Gabriel River crossing profiles are quite similar. We realize there are important land development and utility service issues you need to evaluate for your community. We would appreciate your review of the alternative MOKAN alignments and any other comments you may have that would affect the design of this facility. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to call me at (713) 875-9292. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Very truly yours, HOWARD NEEDLES TAMMEN & BERGENDOFF eco 'e ames P. Anglin JPA/bjm Enclosure AmIkIl b Enpinaen Pk,nnere Sulk, 700, 575 Weed Grwrra Road, Houston, Tom T70N, 777 8754M Partnere James F Finn PE. Paul L Heineman PE. Gerard F Fox PE. Browning Crow PE. Charles T. Hennigan PE. Edgar B. Johnson PE, Daniel J. Watkins PE, Daniel J. Sppai PE. John L Colon PE, Francs X. Hall PE. Robert S. Coma PE. Donald A. Guides PE, William Love AIA. Pill) D. Miller PE. James L Tow. Jr. PE. Hugh E. Schap PE. Cary C. Goodman AIA. Gordon H Slaney. Jr. PE Aaeoclabe Daniel J Appel PE. Robert W. Richards PE. Don R. On PE, Frederick H. Sterbenz PE. Robert B. Kdlmar PE. Kendall T. Lincoln CPA. Jack P. Shedd PE, Roberts W. Smithem PE Richard D. Beckman PE, Harry Q Bertosse PE, Ralph E. Robison PE. Cecil P. Counls PE. Stephen G Goddard PE. Harvey K. Hammond. Jr. PE. Stanley I Masi PE. Roden W Anna PE. Walter Sharko PE. James O. Russell PE, Ross L. Jensen AIA. Frank T Lamm PE. Alexander F Silady PE. John W. Wight PE. Thomas K. Dyer PE. Ronald W. Astons AIA, H. Jerome Buller PE. Busse M. Carriere PE. Michael P. Ingardia PE. Bernard L. Prince PE, Stephen B. Quinn PE, Saul A, Jacobs PE, James A. Smah. Ronald F. Turner AIA. C Frank Hamner, III, Ewing H. Miller FAIA, Douglas C. Myhre PE. Cad J. Mellea PE OWk Alexandria. VA, Atlanta. GA. Austin, TX. Bacon Rape, IA, Boston, MA. Casper, Wry, Charleston, SC, Charleston, W. Chicago. IL, Clevebnd. OH. Dallas. TX, Denver, CO, Fainted, NJ, Houston, TX, Indianapolis. IN. Kansas City, MO. Lexington. KY. Lexington, MA, Los Angeles, CA, Miami FL, Milwaukee, WI, Mmneapons, MN, Newark, DE. New York, NY. Orlando, FL. Overland Park, KS. Philadelphia, PA, Phoenix, AZ, Raleigh, NC. Seattle. WA, Tampa. FL. Tulsa. OK 69.11 Aj 9tl A N Ek11/13/T / R HOWARD NEEDLES TAMMEN BERGENDOFF January 16, 1986 41, 1py Mr. Mike Lauer t, Georgetown Planning Department City Hall Georgetown, Texas 78726 e, RE: MOKAN Highway Alignment Studies Dear Mike: We were pleased to meet with you and other City of Georgetown staff the other day to discuss the MOKAN project. As we discussed, we have begun to investigate two basic alignments in the Georgetown area (see enclosed sketch). Alternative A is the alignment originally conceived in earlier studies and follows Hutto Road and the Inner Loop roadway currently under construction. MOKAN would then extend across SH29, the San Gabriel River, and interchange with IH35 at SH195. Alternative B extends east of the existing Indian Creek development and intersects SH29 approximately one mile east of Alternative A. This alternative also would tie into IH35 at the SH195 interchange. Both alternatives are approximately the same length. We have not yet evaluated construction costs, although there is no apparent reason that they would be substantially different. The San Gabriel River crossing profiles are quite similar. We realize there are important land development and utility service issues you need to evaluate for your community. We would appreciate your review of the alternative MOKAN alignments and any other comments you may have that would affect the design of this facility. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to call me at (713) 875-9292. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Very truly yours, HOWARD NEEDLES TAMMEN & BERGENDOFF eco 'e ames P. Anglin JPA/bjm Enclosure AmIkIl b Enpinaen Pk,nnere Sulk, 700, 575 Weed Grwrra Road, Houston, Tom T70N, 777 8754M Partnere James F Finn PE. Paul L Heineman PE. Gerard F Fox PE. Browning Crow PE. Charles T. Hennigan PE. Edgar B. Johnson PE, Daniel J. Watkins PE, Daniel J. Sppai PE. John L Colon PE, Francs X. Hall PE. Robert S. Coma PE. Donald A. Guides PE, William Love AIA. Pill) D. Miller PE. James L Tow. Jr. PE. Hugh E. Schap PE. Cary C. Goodman AIA. Gordon H Slaney. Jr. PE Aaeoclabe Daniel J Appel PE. Robert W. Richards PE. Don R. On PE, Frederick H. Sterbenz PE. Robert B. Kdlmar PE. Kendall T. Lincoln CPA. Jack P. Shedd PE, Roberts W. Smithem PE Richard D. Beckman PE, Harry Q Bertosse PE, Ralph E. Robison PE. Cecil P. Counls PE. Stephen G Goddard PE. Harvey K. Hammond. Jr. PE. Stanley I Masi PE. Roden W Anna PE. Walter Sharko PE. James O. Russell PE, Ross L. Jensen AIA. Frank T Lamm PE. Alexander F Silady PE. John W. Wight PE. Thomas K. Dyer PE. Ronald W. Astons AIA, H. Jerome Buller PE. Busse M. Carriere PE. Michael P. Ingardia PE. Bernard L. Prince PE, Stephen B. Quinn PE, Saul A, Jacobs PE, James A. Smah. Ronald F. Turner AIA. C Frank Hamner, III, Ewing H. Miller FAIA, Douglas C. Myhre PE. Cad J. Mellea PE OWk Alexandria. VA, Atlanta. GA. Austin, TX. Bacon Rape, IA, Boston, MA. Casper, Wry, Charleston, SC, Charleston, W. Chicago. IL, Clevebnd. OH. Dallas. TX, Denver, CO, Fainted, NJ, Houston, TX, Indianapolis. IN. Kansas City, MO. Lexington. KY. Lexington, MA, Los Angeles, CA, Miami FL, Milwaukee, WI, Mmneapons, MN, Newark, DE. New York, NY. Orlando, FL. Overland Park, KS. Philadelphia, PA, Phoenix, AZ, Raleigh, NC. Seattle. WA, Tampa. FL. Tulsa. OK 69.11 Til EOENrnitt U.S. IAdl mnlgreek _ 15 •. High Sle ia r _ Mokall N pll • _ 9Kos _ M Kgn/ - AEW -1146/ T /8 0000 C;bo 15 0 0 000 a . TRANSPORTATON TEftMINA ppyo pO00 IL' rXygQ l f: I Scenic I ' Easement PROPOSED i ROW - I I iPROP rR0.w. I I i Scenic Easement NOTES: Wri Tran a twa y f Scenic a Easement MOKAN I IPROPOSE ROW of US183 TO OUTER LOOP PARKWAY SECTION IM 400' minimum R.O.W. TranJ_ NOKAN I l n ii1 OUTER LOOP TO IH35 FREEWAY SECTION I. Ultimate Lane requirements will be determined by project traffic analysis. 2 Width of scenic easement to be determined by SDHPT. Vanes 36' 32' PROP I R.O.W.' . I l; t I Seeni c Easement MOKAN EXHIBIT 2 DESIC;N OPTIONS TYPICAL SECTIONS HNTB HOWARD NEEDLES TAUMEN 5 5000' desirable minimum between interchon 2000' minimum weave Minor Arterial P0 n t5ecl ons ` eeo MOKAN Parallel Collector Major Arterial MOKAN - Parkway Section 1500' desira Major Arterial 1 1200 Minor Arterial/ desirableCollector r:7 Major Arterial I Major Arterial AN MOKAN - Freeway Section with Frontage Roads Not to scale MOKAN EXHIBIT 3 D65t6iN OPT 10NS Interchange Spacing/ Ramp Locations HNTB HOWARD NEEDLES TAWIEN a BERGENDC MOKAN-r=XHISI-C 4 List of Preliminary Planning Concerns Regarding PK MOKAN ROW Alignment pet ed 6y Glt"C 0" + Plan 7-)epar-Tn ent Ap,;1,1994O I. Western Route (Alierna4 A) A. Positive Aspects 1. Less impact on productive agricultural land 2. Less likely to promote sprawl 3. City presently "controls" subdivisions along route route within ETJ) 4. Some ROW (50-125 ft) existing along route5. No existing housing would be displaced by route6. Scenic Vista of City from Hwy 297. Alignment within present sewer service area 8. Shares inner loop alignment B. Negative Aspects 1. Noise impacts from ridge 2. Several major landowners along route prefer not to have the road on their property 3. A portion of the route drains into the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone 4. Interference with proposed subdivisions a. Stonehedge-streets 6 utilities have been installed but impact could be minimized by shifting alignmenttothewest. Impacts of this route would include: i) minor changes in interior road network of Stonehedge ii) movement of TP 5 L high voltage line iii) buffering of development will be needed b. Rolling Meadow/Rolling Hills- these preliminary plats would require 125 ft. minimum dedication if: i) MOKAN is centered on Hutto ROW ii) Parkway design is used c. General i) How is the;landowner tc be compensated for cost -ofROW (ie the holding land) ii) What is the City's liability: a) for holding land (ie takings) b) if MOKAN falls through c) if alternate route is chosen d) if development in proposed route occurs C. Other What are the geographical boundaries of a potential RUD? How would a HUD effect the City's effective tax rate? Would the route affect the impact or likelihood of a RUD? ZZ. Eastern Route (Afterna4t, B A. Positive Aspects 1. Basin provides good noise buffer 2. Interchange at Hwy 29 easily engineered3. Out of Recharge basin for the Edwards Aquifer4. Route would have less visual impact on landscape B. Negative Aspects 1. No sewer service in near future 2. Promotion of short to mid-term Urban Sprawl/Binodalization3. Several existing homes in ROW 4. Re-routing of inner loop would be required 5. City presently has no subdivision control over foute south of the river 6. Consumption of farmland RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT AND REQUESTING THAT THE TEXAS WATER COMMISSION WITHHOLD APPROVAL OF THE PETITION FOR THE FORMATION OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICTS 7 AND 8 UNTIL QUESTIONS REGARDING THE IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED DISTRICTS ON THE HEALTH SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE AREA'S RESIDENTS ARE DETERMINED. Whereas, the Berry Creek Ranch, Ltd. partnership has petitioned the Texas Water Commission for creation of two contiguous Municipal Utility Districts on FM 2238 that are one half mile outside the City of Georgetown's extraterritorial Jurisdiction; and Whereas, the City Council desires to ensure the most appropriate and beneficial use of land, water and other natural resources, in order to preserve, promote, protect and improve the public health, safety, comfort, order, convenience and general welfare; to prevent the overcrowding of land and avoid undue concentration or diffusion of population and urban land uses; to facilitate the adequate and efficient provision of transportation, water, wastewater, school, park and recreation facilities and housing and employment opportunities; to conserve, utilize and protect cultural resources, consistent with the public interest; and Whereas, the formation of the proposed Municipal Utility Districts could significantly impact the quality and volume of the City's groundwater, the use and condition of the City's infrastructure, and the demand for City services; Whereas, the Texas Water Commission has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed Municipal Utility Districts for May 7, 1986; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas THAT the City of Georgetown requests the Texas Water Commission to delay granting approval of the petition until the petitioners can reasonably assure the commission that: a. the proposed districts will not cause a significant degradation in the quality of the water in the Edwards aquifer through the recharge of salts, organic chemicals, or any other contaminant, b. the timing of development and the intensity of land use in the proposed districts will not result in the depletion of public groundwater supplies, t C. the proposed districts will not result in excessive demands upon the City's schools, fire protection service, roads, parks, library, or any other facilities or services. d. the specific and general concerns of the City as indicated on Attachment "A" to this resolution have been satisfactorily addressed. Read, Passed and Approved this __ day of 19 ATTEST: Pat Cabellero City Secretary Jim Colbert, Mayor 11 ATTACHMENT "A" MEMORANDUM DATE: April 17, 1986 RE: Williamson Co. MUD's 7 and 8 The Planning Department has recently received notification of the petitions for two contiguous Municipal Utility Districts (MUD's) on the north side of Andice Road approximately 2.5 miles past the City limits on that road and roughly one half mile outside the City's ETJ. The 897 acres included in the MUD's are planned for approximately 1560 single family residences, 680 multifamily residences and 28.5 acres of office and commercial use. The size, location and nature of the proposed districts merit further evaluation by the City. The proposals should be evaluated on the basis of their impacts on: a) the quality of City water supplies b) the volume of City water supplies c) City facilities d) the ultimate size of Georgetown and its service area a) Water Quality -- Wastewater for the MUD'S will be collected, treated and disposed of via irrigation near the banks of Berry Creek. Because of the property's location on the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone and the high susceptibility of the aquifer to contamination, the likelihood of a degradation of the quality of the City's groundwater supply is high. More of the details of the proposed wastewater treatment plans are required for a full evaluation of the projects' potential impacts on groundwater quality. Specifically, the treatment standards, the methods of controlling the infiltration of salts and organic chemicals, and relationship of the irrigation area to the floodplain should be determined. Three sinkholes that drain into the aquifer are of significant concern. The two on-site sinkholes in district eight do not drain significant areas, but the petitioners have proposed the location of multifamily structures in the basin. Runoff from the parking lots could provide a concentrated source of contamination. Of greater concern is location of the MUDs' irrigation basin just 200 feet upstream of an in -stream sinkhole that, according to the petitioners' hydrological study, provides an appreciable amount of recharge. b) Water Quantity -- Chisholm Trail Water Supply Corporation is the proposed source of 100% of the MUDS' water. The impact of this proposal on the City's water supply is dependent upon both the source of the water Chisholm Trail chooses to supply and the timing of the demand in relation to the City's increased surface water availability from Stillhouse Hollow. c) City Facilities -- The creation of a new population center in such close proximity to the City will undoubtedly increase the demands on the City's roads, fire department, schools, parks, library, and other facilities without contributing to the tax base. The addition of over 7600 people to the region with no planned services or amenities other than roads, water and sewers will certainly place an additional hardship on the residents of the City who must pay for those services. Both the Superintendent of Georgetown Independent School District and the City's Fire Marshal have indicated that they do not have adequate facilities to serve this new population. The GISD Superintendent has also expressed scepticism that the MUDS could be served without an increase in the tax rate. d) City Size -- The MUD is a mechanism used to finance utility systems in remote areas. The district issues bonds which are retired with fees and taxes assessed to the property owners. Neighboring municipalities assume the balance of the debt if the property is annexed before the bonds are paid off. The proposed bonded indebtedness for the two districts is $22,185,000 or roughly 1.4 times the City's current total bonded indebtedness. The tax liability and the possible incompatibility of the utility systems can effectively prevent the City from growing beyond the boundaries of the MUD. One possibility that the City should investigate is that the MUDs may become an independent municipality. The existence of both the infrastructure for utilities and services as well as the procedures for billing and taxing residents increase the likelihood of incorporation. The Planning Department is currently working with staff to establish ultimate service areas and is not yet able to recommend appropriate boundaries to the Council or to determine the effect of the proposed MUDS on those boundaries. e City of Georgetown Planning Report for the City Council Meeting April 8, 1986 7:00 pm Planning Items: A. Consent Items 1. Williamsburg Village - Resubdivision Plat 2. Variance - Section 3.05 of Subdivision Ordinance - The Village at University Park PUD B. Variance - Building Line Encroachment - 3305 Gabriel View C. Variance - Building Line Encroachment - 1257 South Main D. Ordinance - Rezoning - Lot 5,6 and west 82' of Lots 7 & 8 Block 9, Revised City of Georgetown Map - 2nd Reading E. Ordinance - Rezoning - 1405 & 1407 Williams Dr. from RS to C-1 - 1st Reading F. Serenada Oaks - Revised Preliminary Plat G. Planning Report E 1 oca )lion Map Aor Apr,/ % /986 C.y uwn a. .nt .weawn. City of Georgetown, Texas """""°'"• =` A.1) WILLIAMSBURG VILLAGE - VACATING AND RESUBDIVISION Plat Location Map Applicant: Zared Corporation Rt 4 Box 4284 Belton Tx 76513 Agent: Victor Turley 301 N. 3rd Street Temple, Tx 76501 869-7961 Request: 1"=2000' Approval of the vacating and resubdivision plat of Williamsburg Village a 10:3 acre subdivision recorded in Cabinet H, Slide 85-87 of the Official Records of Williamson County, Texas. Facts: Location: At the southwest corner of Booty's Crossing Road and Williams Drive. Surrounding Area: Is commercial and undeveloped. Existing zoning is C -2B (commercial second height district). Williamsburg Village -vacating & resub. - page 2 Proposed Use: Three retail commercial lots Development Plan: District 4A - Proposed use substantially conforms to Development Plan. History: Plat was conditionally approved by Council on July 9, 1985 and recorded March 20, 1986. Analysis: The purpose for this resubdivision is to divide the existing Lot 2 at the corner of Booty's Crossing Road into two separate lots, one of which is to be developed as a restaurant. Lot 1 is currently under construction for a 90,000 sq. ft. shopping center. There are two basic impacts caused by this plat. The first involves some minor modifications to the drainage and utility construction plans. Applicant has agreed to revise and resubmit plans. The second involves potential traffic problems associated with the proliferation of small lots with individual access points to a major thoroughfare. In order to maximize the capacity of a roadway and provide for future sequential signalization only access points with a "collector street" status should be allowed direct access to Williams Drive. This means that the amount of traffic in trips per hour should be at the collector street level rather than the local street level. Ideally these connections should be :-based upon the design speed of the roadway, but generally for 40 mph about 200 to 300 ft. is adequate. This concern on this site has been addressed by providing common access easements for the two smaller lots so that all shopping center traffic can use the same approaches to the thoroughfares. Staff Recommendation: Approval of the resubdivision with the following conditions: 1. All ordinance requirements being met and utilities being adequate 2. Applicant shall comply with the Landscape ordinance. P & Z Recommendation: (5-0) approval as recommended by staff above. City Council Action: (5-0) Approved by consent as recommended by P & Z above 2) Variance - Section 3.05 of Subdivision Ordinance - The Village at University Park PUD M ti ti s.• s,+ I Location Map 1"=300' Applicant: JSJ Joint Venture 3415 Greystone, Suite' 304 Austip, Tx 787 31 345 5413 Agent: Planned Development Concepts (Jeff Eastman) 3415 Greystone, Suite 304 Austin, Tx 787a 345 5486 Request: The granting of a variance from Section 3.05 of City Subdivision Ordinance to allow the issuance of utility and/or building permits prior -to -completion of required improvements. on Lots 6-9 Block "L" of -The Village at University L'ark_PUD a resubdivision of University Park Section One. SaAysBray, i _ yaJ•. 00 16` Oo00000da o o OaaOtliln p1 oo. aoeoA n82 M ti ti s.• s,+ I Location Map 1"=300' Applicant: JSJ Joint Venture 3415 Greystone, Suite' 304 Austip, Tx 787 31 345 5413 Agent: Planned Development Concepts (Jeff Eastman) 3415 Greystone, Suite 304 Austin, Tx 787a 345 5486 Request: The granting of a variance from Section 3.05 of City Subdivision Ordinance to allow the issuance of utility and/or building permits prior -to -completion of required improvements. on Lots 6-9 Block "L" of -The Village at University L'ark_PUD a resubdivision of University Park Section One. The Village at University Park - page 2 Facts: Location: South of Hwy 29 and northeast of Hutto Rd. Surrounding Areas: Undeveloped land and proposed average and small lot single family residential. History: Plat was recorded August 5, 1985. On January 28, 1986 the City Council unanimously approved the granting of variance allowing early issuance of building permits, for twelve lots in University Park Section One, subject to the following conditions: The following criteria will be met prior to issuance or a building permit: 1. A performace bond issued to the City of Georgetown will guarantee the completion of all unfinished improvements necessary for City acceptance of sub- division. 2. The public streets fronting the lots on which the model parks are to be built will be paved such that the lots will have access to exisiing public streets. 3. The City will not issue Certificates of Occupancy until all subdivision improvements have been completed and accepted by the City of Georgetown Public Works Department. 4. All other criteria the City of Georgetown has for issuance of building permits will be met. 5. Applicant to pick up cost of land acquisition ($2,250) of adjacent reserve strip and pick-up cost of connection of street & utilities systems through acquired reserve strip to his project. Analysis: This request may be considered as a technical correction to the previously granted request described above. It appears that either the applicant has changed his mind as to which lots are to be used for model homes, or the original letter of request was in error. Therefore, this request represents a shift in the previously granted approval from Lots 33^35 to Lots 6-9 of Block "L". The Village at University Park - page' 33 Staff Recommendation: Approval of the request to allow issuance of building permits prior to completion of subdivision improvements on Lots 6-9, Block "L" Resubdivision of University Park Section One subject to the same conditions previously established for Lots'33=36, Block "L" provided that Lots 33-36 shall not be granted building permits prior to completion of subdivision improvements. City Council Action: (5-0) Approved by consent as recommended by staff above B. 3005 Gabriel View - Variance - Encroachment into Building Setback Location Map Applicant: Joe B McMaster PO Box 127 Georgetown, Tx 78626 86 3-05 31 Request Variance from Section 2.0203(b) Side Area Regulations of the City Zoning Ordinance to allow a 1' encroachment into the 7' side yard area of Lot 16, Block "A", RiverBend Unit II subdivision Cabinet D Slide 88-90. Facts: Location: On the west side of Gabriel View Drive on the curve north of John Thomas Dr. Development Plan -District 5 Site and Surrounding area- Zoned RS Residential Single Family District and all uses are single family residential. 3005 Gabriel View - page 2 The subdivision plat was filed in 1975 under a previous subdivision ordinance, which did not required PUE along each property line. Analysis: Applicant has filed a letter of "no objection" from adjacent property owner with the Planning Department. The Building Official has recommended approval of request due to site constraints. Review of the site sketch indicates that the only option available to avoid variance would be to : 1. Reduce the size of the house, 2. Shift structure to southeast approximately 21. The second option is not desirable due to the already tight distance between the entry to the garage and the property line. Thus, a reduction in the size of the structure is the more feasible solution. Planning Staff Recommendation: Variance not be granted. Structures should be designed and sited to accommodate both site constraints, and ordinance requirements in order to avoid conflicts. City Council Action: (5-0) Variance granted as requested O ai w ti y MUTHA Do M NMLE 0 o STP.2£T ll C44T 6p MC MASTaR, LOT (, aLocr- A eiOLQ okiiT -rr iikI,Aiu',Il} (.) .,PI, )1t111,'V10... To: Planning Department Date: 3/MA 2cH %86 Subject: Request of Variance - Seining Gkam9e A request for Variance-d4mimg G+a ge is being requested by: 1 JR , J . /' / c %L'//S T"E/' _ for Address) Let No. IL Bik:___A_ Addition: R) ek L&FI V 1' R•-asoa for Rgst: J1J1/ 9Ei1/E/L4L LRry int_ 4,6 &mu -p BEES L G,fT/oN _PRE&.QTS MuGX _ /Iody.,r E/Y7- Piease provide the Building Department with a cooy of the final action taken by the Planning b Zoning Commission or City Council. xre,x 44 FRANK E. WINEINGER 64,11t -DIN Kt Building Official GLJ/f NXT ?r t:A5 1 f4 N6lyXx m,4 Tv RrryXT `!S J rt ren rIE X.s i/o mt J Tior/s. THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN POST OFFICE Box .uw GF.ORGFTOWN. TEAS 78020 TELEPHONE 512.•803-5533 AN 1QUAL CWMMLO.wIv LAIMOYMI LAW OFFICES OF JOE B. MCMASTER, P.C. JOE B. MCMASTER LEE NORTON BAIN CYNTHIA WHITLOW JOHN B.MCMASTER Mr. Randall Gaither Planning Department City of Georgetown P. O. Box 409 Georgetown, Texas Gentlemen: MCMASTER & BAIN ATTORNEYS AT LAW 114 WEST EIGHTH STREET, POST OFFICE BOX 627 GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78626 April 1, 1986 78627-0409 AREA CODE 512 TELEPHONE 863-0531 255-3709 In re: Reauest for variance I am building my house at 3005 Gabriel View. In order to preserve the nice trees located on the lot to the fullest extent, I need a variance from the seven (7) foot building set back to a six (6) foot set back. A plat is attached. I'll appreciate your favorable consideration as soon as possible. JBM:lp my yours, KcMaster pQR G cge own C. 1257 South Main Street - Variance - Building Line See location map preceeding) Applicant: Larue Hemberger 1257 South Main Georgetown Tx 78627 869-2505 Request Variance from Zoning Ordinance Section 2.0203 Part l.b. to allow the construction of a detached accessory building some 10 ft. into the required 10 ft. street side yard. Also, a variance from Zoning Ordinance Section 2.0203 Part l.c. to allow an increase from 308 to approximately 32% in the area of lot covered by structures is requested. Facts: Legal Description: Lot 1 and the South 65' of Lot 2, Block I of the Logan Addition as recorded in Cabinet A, Slide 26 of the Plat records of Williamson County, Texas. Location: Inside City limits,at northeast corner of the intersection of 16th Street with Main Street. Development Plan - District 1 Zoning District - RS Residential single family Existing & Surrounding Land Use - Appears to be single family residential History: On March 11, 1986 Council unanimously denied the requested variances pending resolution of the status of an alley ROW shown to be crossing the property. Analysis: According to a copy of a deed recorded in Vol. 172 page 161 of County Deed Records the alley shown on the survey plat was relocated 60' east from its original position on October 23, 1915. Therefore, this concern has been resolved. The existing garage encroaches across the full 10 ft. street side yard and the deck at the rear of the house is 2' too close to the side property line (Zoning Ordinance Section 6.204). Applicant has indicated that existing garage is to be demolished. 1257 South Main Street - page 2 Applicant has also indicated that the use of the proposed structure is for storage of antique automobiles and various other items. An analysis of the site indicates that there are at least two options available to avoid the necessity for a variance. The first would be to reduce the proposed size of the structure by 10 ft., thus providing the required street side yard and reducing the coverage by structures to'30% assuming the existing garage is demolished. A second option is to rotate the structure ninety degrees and construct adjacent to the 7' interior side yard lines. This arragement will accommodate a 24x50 ft. structure with no variance. However, it will restrict vehicular entry into the structure from the narrow end unless the relocated 15' alley can provide access. Staff Recommendation: Denial of request. City Council Action: (5-0) Denial of request L. r- -nry tMcD FOR I zu a {Ent E2GB2 JOB N0. APROVEI E T -:SURVEY OFj/u,:den Eowe¢o i;s¢ Q o Wicsy Ma¢cnrz6r 0 OF' RECOR0:Afi Vet me '35,3. FlmP 24.4 OF THE — peec> RECORDS OFW!u si.a ao t COUNTY,TEXAS. PERIMETER DESCRIPTION. ATTACHED SCALE: I` -SO' NOT REQUIRED LEGEND: IRON PIN FOUND • IRON PIN SET O r e f T N 2 e ,T Lsr Sid f- _ // s'z U dwvem, y z 3, ss r9 t a Kr< rem I ti o £al e,7 - IN TN dig' 3( t 3 9 e of . :•; yZ,1' i I i `;"• ec c,r n c lei; R.bJG (512 oR J + n w. gin•,., vl+rlo , / 9-vf a er a ro 32 K, aaYti i.p g P'....,.. - *.s. irl / - 'l.• '?vim cS'Ug/S%c/ A/`fefndo f iQr ri9- , c7_3 vim u(c,nlM;, 14 14,11401lvIn.. To: Planning Department Date: Subject: Request of Variancertg-6k+a»gc— A request for Variance., is being requested by: Address) ,/j Lot No. 74]k:— 4ddition: Reason for (qT Crx7<40Ec III Li ve. for Please provide the Building Department with a copy of the final action taken by the Planning b Zoning Commission or City Council. FRANK E. WINEING Building Official THE CITY OF GEORGETOCS'N POST 0111(1 h+-)A4uo (,FOR(,IIURN-I7-S-4ti's62o 1TLEI'MW 512'80-5511 Mg V nm,nra 57 , ' AA4--7- Yl-Qot_ S a. Q.® X,, S Ct . car V --t r Q- ci b cl1CtVN. a 0cx-1ct.ttcst -ir +41-% }ollOvJt" V2aJOtitS: 51, tnn t l t A w O t to %+v -.a a-' tp ar Z . S+ 45 ra -. o- j =..,+j $,I- r. -Lo 3. S -I Q Y -CL o f lo k, 'k-4 i I J STU r c, O* GO I Q't 3 Y'a-U t 8 •.a. S w 11.0 i t V Z h., -.J.,- -i Illk" -tin1Sa.., 1. vaQ VLQ-i j b 50Y -S rl ..wr ltk SJ Io M f4..tt.sir tOwtas mwAa w iWtru45 t Utcitn,. 7 Vl-a^tit S 'tw C>AQ Q.K.C9., tm r ^+1/' :"l` N.a. C:L" 3/a/ ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE "ZONING ORDINANCE" PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, ON THE 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1968, AMENDING A PART OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE ORIGINAL ORDINANCE; TO CHANCE THE PROPERTY OF CRAIG M. BROWN IDI THE NICHOLAS PORTER SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 497 IN THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, FROM R -S RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DISTRCIT TO C-1 LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT WITH USE RESTRICTIONS AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN TEXAS: WHEREAS, an application has been made to the City Council for the purpose of changing the zoning ordinance on the following described real estate: All of Lots 5 & 6 and the west 82.0 feet of Lots 7 & 8, Block 9, Revised City of Georgetown Map as recorded in Volumed 1 of the Deed Records of Williamson and more fully described on the attached plat - Exhibit A. WHEREAS, the applicant for such zoning change has requested of said City that such change of zoning district classification be made conditioned on use of said tract only for: 1. Sale of goods and products at retail which serve the local area as projected by the Northwest C.B.D. Plan 2. Commercial Parking Facilities 3. Professional Offices AND WHEREAS, the City Council has submitted the proposed change in the Zoning Ordinance to the City Planning Commission for its recommendation and report; and, WHEREAS, the City Council, before adopting this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, gave notice of such hearing by publishing same in a weekly newspaper in the City of Georgetown, Texas, which notice of such matters as required by law including the time and place of hearing and which time was not earlier than fifteen days from the day of such publication; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended the changing of said Zoning Ordinance on the above described property from R -S Residential Single Family District to C-1 Local Commercial District which said meeting was held on the 4th day of March, 1986. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, that the Zoning Ordinance, and the Zoning Map of the City of Georgetown, be amended so that the property described above shall be and the same is hereby changed from R -S Residential Single Family District to C-1 Local Commercial District subject to the condition evidenced by the supplemental application executed by Craig M Brown dated the day of , 19 86, which is recorded in Volume Page of the Official Records of Williamson County, Texas, for notice purposes. Said condition being that if said tract of land described above ever is used for any purpose except: Sale of goods and products at retail which serve the local area as projected by the Northwest C.B.D. Plan, 2. Commerical Parking Facilities, 3. Professional offices. then, such zoning shall ipso facto revert to the former zoning of RS Residential Single Family without the necessity of any action by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, and accordingly the zoning ordinance and zoning map shall designtate same. Read, passed and adopted this 11 day of Read, passed and adopted this day of on the second reading. ATTEST: Pat Cabellero City Secretary Approved as to Form: Stump & Stump City Attorney March Carl J. Doering, Mayor City of Georgetown 1986. 1986 , SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FOR ZONING CHANGE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON WHEREAS, Craig M Brown, of Williamson County, Texas is the owner of the following described prperty, to wit: All of Lots S and 6 and the west 82.0 feet of Lots 7 & 8, Block 9 Revised City of Georgetown Map as recorded in Volume 26 Page 321 of the Deed Records of Williamson County, Texas as shown on the attached Exhibit "A," WHEREAS said owner has petitioned the City of Georgetown for a chance in zoning from RS Residential Single Family to C-1 Local Commercial District and; WHEREAS, at the City Council meeting on March 11, 1986, applicant requested that the classification be given and further assured and represented to the City Council that use of the above described property would be limited to: 1. Retail sale of goods and services which serve the local area as projected by the Northwest C.B.D. Plan, 2. Commercial Parking Facilities, 3. Professional Offices only, and owners further represented to the City Council that should said City Council grant the requested zoning change from RS Residential Single Family to that any use other than those listed above upon said tract then would cause the zoning classification of the above described property to ipso facto revert to the former zoning of RS Residential Single Family without the necessity of any action by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, and WHEREAS, the undersigned does hereby manifest his intent that this agreement as to the City Council of the City of Georgetown's passing of the aforesaid change to the zoning of the above described property as herein requested by applicant in return for the undersigned's agreement as to use restrictions and automatic reversion upon use restriction violation as herein described be binding on the undersigned, his heirs, legal representatives, devisees,, assigns and grantees; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown did permit such application to be made and thereafter acted favorable on such petition or application for a zoning change; and WHEREAS, said owners desire to put down in writing said condition subsequent; THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that we, the undersigned owners hereby agree as follows: a) That said application and said zoning change to C-1 from RS is further restricted by this agreement that said property will only be used for the following purposes, to -wit: 1. Retail sale of goods and services which serve the local areas a projected by the Northwest C.B.D. Plan, 2. Commercial Parking Facilities, 3. Professional Offices b) That any use excpet as listed in (a) above upon said tract shall cause the zoning classification of the property to automatically revert to RS Residential Single Family without necessity of any action by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas. c) That this agreement is intended to be and shall be binding on the undersigned, his heirs, legal representatives, devisees, assigns and grantees of the undersigned applicant. d) That a copy of this document shall be recorded in the Official Records of Williamson County, Texas, for the purpose of providing notice. EXECUTED this day of , 1986 . r THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE on this the day of , 19 86. Notary Public, State of Texas printed name of Notary My Commission expires E. REZONING 1405 & 1407 WILLIAMS DRIVE Location Map 1"=1000' Applicants: (Lot 3) G.W. Walker 1407 Williams Dr Georgetown Tx 78628 86 3- 3902 Lot 4) Charles B Stockton PO Box 210 Georgetown Tx 78627 86 35477 Request: Rezoning of Lots 3 & 4 Block 1 of Gabriel Heights, as recorded in Cabinet B Slide 5 of the Plat records of Williamson County, Texas from RS Residential Single Family to C-1 Local Commercial District. Facts: Location: On the northeast side of Williams Drive, southeast of Shannon Lane between the Jehovah's Witness Church and the Certified Savings Branch Office. Rezoning - 1405 & 1407 Williams Dr - pg 2 Surrounding Uses: In addition to the two uses specified above, the Northside Elementary School adjoins the northeast boundary of this property, single family houses are located to the north and across Williams Drive. Surrounding Zoning: RS and RM -3 as shown on the attached map. Existing Use: Two single family residences Existing Zoning: RS Single family residential Analysis: General Area- Increased traffic noise and declining traffic safety have created a dilemma along Williams Drive. The noise from traffic on the City's only Northwest arterial is reducing the desireabilitv of adjacent property for use as residences. Two basic solutions to this problem are: A. Buffer and screen residences from the traffic, B. Find a compatable replacement use. Buffering the properties through the use of extensive landscaping is the simplest and least expensive method of reducing traffic impacts on Williams Drive residences. Sufficient setbacks for buffers are necessary to ensure adequate visability for vehicles entering Williams Drive. Admittedly, transition to a use for properties such as this is rapidly approaching its time. However, such transition should be done in a very controlled environ- ment and under a uniform plan which mitigates negative aspects of the change without losing the positive aspects of the existing uses. Changes in zoning that allow uses more compatible with higher traffic volumes can significantly increase those volumes. Strip commercialization of Williams Drive will decrease the safety and capacity of the roadway by increasing both the volume of traffic and the number of turning movement conflicts. To minimize the number of points of conflict,commercial development should be confined to major intersections and to the greatest extent possible, use shared access. Concentrating commercial development serves the purposes of improving both traffic safety and the aesthetics of a road. Burnet Road provides an excellent example of what Williams Drive could become without proper planning. Rezonining 1405 & 1407 Williams Dr. - page 3 In addition to the resultant traffic problems, commercialization of Williams Drive could decrease the desireability of the surrounding neighborhoods. The 1981 supplement to the Comprehensive Plan included the following: The single family nature of Williams Drive from Morris Drive to Golden Oaks Drive/Power Road is considered an integral part of the district's goal toward neighborhood preservation. Further development of this part of Williams Drive with higher intensity land uses could be detrimental to the viability of the surrounding neighbor- hoods and possibly result in a com- mercial strip from Interstate 35 to Serenada Drive. Site Analysis- The site of the proposed zoning is adjacent to a school, a church, and the branch office of a bank. It is also close to the off -set inter- sections of Country Club and Shannon Lane. While this intersection currently causes a traffic problem, the traffic is projected to more than triple in the next 10 years. A traffic signal will soon be installed at the intersection of Country Club and Williams Drive. Any change in land use in the vicinity of the signal should be evaluated for its impact on this project in order to avoid reducing its effectiveness. The applicants were informed of the traffic problems and the desire to preserve the residential character of the surrounding neighborhoods to the greatest extent possible, however, the submittal does not address proposed land use or proposed methods of addressing area concerns. Summary of Findings - 1. Existing traffic problems are likely to increase over the next decade, 2. Commercial use of this site will aggravate traffic problems, 3. Submittal failed to address traffic concerns, 4. Preservation of the adjacent residential neighborhoods is a desireable objective, Strip commercialization will reduce the livability of these neighborhoods, 5. The applicants have not presented any proposals for the use of the site and the requested district allows a broad range of uses. Approval of land use changes such as this and similar requests should only be done conditional upon conformance to an overall plan, tighter land use restrictions than currently afforded by the Zoning Ordinance, and a specific use site plan being approved after thorough evaluation of impacts. Rezoning -1405 & 1407 Williams Dr. Page 4 Planning Staff Recommendation: Disapproval of request to rezone Lots 3 & 4, Block 1 of Gabriel Heights from RS to C-1. P & Z Recommendation: (5-0) Disapproval of request for zoning changes. Approval of request for Council to authorize the Planning Department to set up a :public hearing for Planning Commission to gather imput from area property owners as the beginning step to the formulation of a comprehensive plan for the area along Williams Drive from IH -35 to Booty's Crossing Road. City Council Action: (4-0) 1 abstain Table the request pending approval of plan 4-0) 1 abstained Planning Department instructed to prepare a public hearing of the Planning and Zoning Commission within 3D days to gather input from the neighborhood effected by a proposed plan to govern the transition of the area each side of Williams Drive from IH -35 to Power Road from single family to a more compatible land use. Within 30 days of said hearing the Planning and Zoning Commission shall develop a specific proposal to achieve this goal and hold a second public hearing to approve this proposal. The proposal shall then be presented to the Council for approval. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE "ZONING ORDINANCE" PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, ON THE 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1968, AMENDING A PART OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE ORIGINAL ORDINANCE: TO CHANGE THE PROPERTY OF Charles B. Stockton S G.W. Walk IN THE Nicholas Porter SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 497 IN THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, FROM RS Residential SingT— Family DISTRICT TO - oca ommercia DISTRICT AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS: WHEREAS, an application has been made to the City Council for the purpose of changing the zoning ordinance on the followingdescribedrealestate: Mot 3, Block 1, Gabriel Heights,Georgetown-1407 Williams Dr, and 2) Lot 4, Block 1, Gabriel Heights, Georgetown -1405 Williams Dr. as recorded in Cabinet B Slide 5 of plat records of Williamson County, Texas more fully described in attached plat- fthibit "A" AND WHEREAS, the City Council has submitted the proposed change in the Zoning Ordinance to the City Planning Commission for its recommendation and report; and, WHEREAS, the City Council, before adopting this amendment to the 'Zoning Ordinance, gave notice of such hearing by publishingsameinaweeklynewspaperintheCityofGeorgetown, Texas, which notice of such matters as required by law including the time and place of hearing and which time was not earlier than fifteen days from the day of such publication; and WHEREAS, written notice of such matters as required by law wasgiventoalltheownersofthelandwithin200feetoftheabovedescribedpropertyasrequiredbylaw; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended the changing of said Zoning Ordinance on the above described propertyfromRSResidentialsinglefamilyDistricttoC-1 Local Commercial District which said meeting wasHeldonthe1stdayofApril1986 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the CityofGeorgetown, Texas, that the Zoning Ordinance,and the ZoningMapoftheCityofGeorgetown, be amended so that the propertydescribedaboveshallbeandthesameisherebychangedfrom . RS Residential Single family District to C-1 Loca Commercia District. Read, passed and adopted this 8 day of April 19 86. Read, passed and adopted this day of 19onthesecondreading. — ATTEST: Pat Cabellero City Secretary Approved as to Form: Stump & Stump City Attorney Carl J. Doering, Mayor City of Georgetown rcn,i a—A 11/nc r ya GABRIEL HEIGHTS r ADD;TION TO (,ITV of rfORGETOwlf,TEXAS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPEMENT 1 Cab. a. SIidt 5 SCALE Inc M - 40 • 9391. I pp Y q .M q0 1= aI- A, . 5 6 7 8 9 ° 10 "— PARK LANE 1L\ / •• t rt1NN -- Ica- 4)1 e Ito If 7 8 9 BL_0i,K 4 Lp wi 1 •.I i• • - ZF. .4 ! Tro I o M o e{^ GEORGETOWN IN I - ., . • p.1R 9 6 . s J - c •, - 9 ISI a-i I 1 • Q:. _ r II v w ' s••` °°p • SJJ•f0'f i a• \ xf oo I w. — eo r y • 1r I lvnsw9 t..e - . I _ oryl: I Q i hunt E•Mwpn• i' a. aOONBLOCKIOfHpp(!.1( ....w.. Z NR•fR f 1C igarrpYPUR q.'i;;SQ..E. 411 In--T-0p ::.%N.:::i.:, n;:.: 'D<e:::y:.;:i?i GC ONGf fOMV s t . Cn s • . w _ r tyV" [ii's'..,,.i`:;'':i. ; 4 •o _ _ _ G "' • w i1 EO .: :. „ !IMMESH S i 1 .__ii. • _e.!ke,"??i 1wITR[SSFS f r E-210-' L-. 5 33-40 E 92. 434 WILLIAMS DRIVF (RM 21AR) 4 a- qr or •r. • wf r••npr npP pr :•npHr•.•N w vw fZ! 'np• t! b Jr3 urrp • ip•r pr ry ntp S ---l. A•f pOn 4, 41T Ezon/i//l- LoisA3'S6, 1-/e.yb lr,Q ei: bion 7- 9 F. SERENADA OAKS — PRELIMINARY PLAN a (\ c kU cw d SERENADA2 U Y s SITEX V LIA1 150i CCS OAK CRESaSTATES^` GOLD Location Map Applicant: Gil Johnson. 9005 A Cullen Lame Austin, Tx 78748 282-0715 Agent: Richard Kern 1214 E Hwy 79_ Round Rock, Tx 244-9111 Request: 1"=2000' Preliminary plan approval for Serenada Oaks, a 87.8 acre subdivision out of the David Wright Survey A-13. Variances have been requested to waive curb and gutter street requirements, allow excessive depth to width ratios, and allow street intersections to vary more than 51 from perpendicular. Facts: Location: North of Andice Rd. between Serenada Country Estates and Serenada West Section Three. The tract is outside the City limits, but within the ETJ and Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Serenada Oaks - page 2 Surrounding Uses: Large lot single family residences surround the property to the north, east, and south. Adjacent tracts along Andice Road remain undeveloped. Faith Lutheran Church is located on the opposite side of Andice Road. Proposed Uses: 151 mixed lot single family residences at a density of 2 dwelling units per acre and a 7.4 acre commercial lot adjacent to Andice Road. Development Plan: District 4d. Large lot single family residences are recommended; the proposed use substantially conforms with the plan, except for the commercial lot. Utilities: The applicant is requesting City provision of water, wastewater, and underground electric service. History: On July 9, 1985 the City Council disapproved a plat on this tract. The previous plat proposed a density of 3.98 dwelling units per acre. The previous proposal did not sufficiently address necessary off-site waste- water improvements. Public opposistion was strong. On February 4, 1986 a preliminary plat was submitted to Planning and Zoning. The plat was withdrawn for further work by the developer. Analysis Land Use- The applicant's proposal for larger single family residential lots is more compatable with the development plan and the adjacent land uses than previous proposals for this tract. The proposed lots are roughly half the size of the surrounding lots but the subdivision is oriented to minimize the impacts of the density differential. Also, substantial building setback lines have been added in excess of City minimums and the deed restrictions have been coordinated with adjacent owners. The commercial lot adjacent to Andice Road represents the first deviation from the Development Plan for Georgetown adopted by City Council on March 11, 1986. However, this type of use designation has been indicated on previous proposals for this site even though none of which was approved. Applicant is still encouraged to find a non-commercial" use for this 7.4 acre parcel such as higher density residential, church, lodge, school or recreational facility. Serenada Oaks - page'3 The specific use of this and similar sites is a concern due to both traffic,and aesthetic considerations which result from the proliferation of continuous stips of hap -hazard commercial uses along major roads. However, an amendment to the development plan would be favorably received if applicant agrees to conform to the requirements of the "PUD Ordinance" with the submission of a detail/ site development plan for P & Z and Council approval, restrict access to Andice Road, and provide a 25 ft. landscape easement and Building Line along the road. In spite of the improvements over the last submittal, several issues remain in the areas of streets and utilities. Streets and Drainage - The applicant has proposed the construction of'3D and 40 foot roads including a 2 ft. concrete ribbon curb on each side in conjunction with drainage swales between the pavement and building area. The City's Subdivision Ordinance requires that a minimum of 26 ft. of pavement with similar drains for suburban subdivisions with lots 1 acre or larger. However for lots less than one acre the standard is'3D foot streets with curb and gutter. Thus, a variance is required for the roadway design proposed. While the staff endorses the use of ribbon curbs and wide grass lined swales for drainage purposes, this type of design requires careful engineering and strict control over driveway construction. Parking on the grass adjacent to the streets will destroy the vegetation that makes the roadside swales effective for detention and filtration of stormwater. The applicant has proposed the omission of culverts from driveways to facilitate maintenance of the drainage swales throughout most of the subdivision. To avoid stranding residents during rainstorms, culverts should be employed wherever the 25 year storm produces flows that exceed 8 inches in depth. However, flow depths of this magnitude should be avoided whenever possible to facilitate maintenance. The Public Works Division has objected to this particular application of the concept of using grassy swales in lieu of standard curb and gutter citing the following issues: 1. A majority of the lots have drain channel frontage ranging from 80' to 90' thus a standard 20' driveway will result in only 60' to 70' of grassy area between drives. This may defeat the primary objective of flow velocity reduction and filtration, Serenada Oaks - page 4 2. There is insufficient control within the existing system to assure that subsequent owners will not install substandard driveway culverts which would be detrimental to the drainage plan as designed and add maintenance costs, 3. No separation between utility areas and drainage areas has been indicated, 4. Concern that over the long haul individual homeowners will not adequately maintain the drainways, 5. Uncertainty as to the long term structural integrity of the ribbon curb and shoulder. The detention/common areas are to be used in conjunction with the drainage swales, contained in drainage easements at various locations within the property in order to return the water to sheet flow. County regulations require that adjacent property owners with septic systems must approve such easements as all septic systems must be set back 75' from drains. Due to reports of extensive caves on the tract, a filtration medium may be necessary in applicable detention basins to prevent contamination of the Edwards Aquifer. A commercial lot is proposed along Andice Road. In order to reduce the traffic problems that accompany strip commercial development, the tract should be limited to residential uses or non -retail commercial uses with no direct access to Andice Road. Utilities - Water service for this development cannot be provided until the water treatment facilities are operational. Electrical service for the development is currently inadequate and the applicant must submit a proposal to the Electric Department to ascertain service conditions. The major issue for this request is the provision of City sewer service. This was the main consideration for the disapproval of previous proposals. The City must approve the inclusion of this site into the proposed area of service. The consensus of staff is that this area should be offered sewer service for environmental reasons and that this service should be by gravity main along the Pecan Creek to Briarwood Section Four. However, it will be a precedent in that it represents the first extension of sewer into the Serenada area. There are several areas of concern associated with this decision. The first concern is the amendment to the Wastewater Master Plan. How much of the Pecan Creek watershed should Serenada Oaks - page 5 be included in this system and what will be the design flow for the purposes of providing future capacity in the distribution system, if any? What is the impact of this addition on the existing downstream facilities including distribution lines, the Reata lift station, Park lift station and treatment plant? And finally, how are the required improvements, if any, to be funded and when should they be constructed? These issues, including water and electric service, need to be addressed in a "Utility Service Agreement" prior to final plat approval. A second area of concern is that created by the States Aquifer Protection Rules" which requires existing septic systems within 300 feet of a Wastewater line be connected to that line within 120 days after receiving notice from the City that capacity is available. A policy regarding this situation is needed for this and similar future situations. A third problem is that of the off-site utility easements required to connect this development to the nearest City sewer line using gravity flow lines. Without the power of condemnation, the applicant can be effectively prohibited from developing this site by owners of downstream property from whom easements are required. Finally, a fourth problem is that the extension of sewer service further up the Pecan Creek basin will inevitably result in requests for higher intensity development not in conformance with the Development Plan. This development, if approved, will further increase concerns regarding traffic, stormwater run-off, utility demand, and land use incompatibility. It is even conceivable that the environmental "savings" afforded by the use of organized sewer collection systems will be off -set completely by the increase in aquifer contamination from urban stormwater run-off. Planning Staff Recommendation: Approval of the Preliminary Plan of Serenada Oaks with the following conditions: 1. The Development Plan shall be amended to reflect non -single family residential use for the 7.4 acre parcel provided that applicant agrees to: a. Limit access to Andice Road to one common approach with the property adjacent to the southeast, b. Establish a 25' landscape easement and building line along Andice Road Serenada Oaks - page 6 C. Conform to the requirements of the PUD ordinance, d. Restrict the use of the site to non -retail activities such as residential, institutional, and recreational type activites, 2. A variance for lots 22-24, Block A with depth to width ratio in excess of 2.5 to 1 shall be granted 3. A variance waiving curb and gutter requirements shall be denied 4. A variance for street intersections less than 5° from perpendicular shall be granted as recommended by City Engineer upon more detailed evaluation 5. Water, Sewer, and Electrical service shall be extended to the site subject to the conditions contained in a "Utility Service Agreement" approved by Division of Public Works. The principle terms of the agreement shall be approved by Planning and Zoning and Council prior to submittal of final plat. The final agreement, approved by Public Works and the City Attorney, shall be submitted with final plat. 6. The plan shall be revised to meet all ordinance requirements and aforementioned conditions of approval for staff review and approval prior to submittal of final plat. P & Z Recommendation: (5-0) Approval conditional upon above comments being met, with the following amendments: #l.d.) shall read "Recommend the use of the site be non -retail activities such as residential, institutional, and recreational type activities" 3) shall read "A variance waiving curb and gutter requirements shall be deferred pending further engineering review and to be determined in conjunction with approval of the "Utility Service Agreement" " Additional comment # 7)to read "Change the name of Blanco to Sevilla." City Council Action: (5-0) approval as recommended by P & Z above Mr. Chris Mealy President of the Serenada Homeowners Association 804 Austin, Ave. Georgetown, Tx. 78627 RE: Serenada Oaks Dear Chris: The purpose of this letter agreement to to outline the committments and warranties which I am making to the owners of the lots in Serenada Country Estates, Serenada West and Serenada East through you as the president of their home owners association. These warranties and committments concerning Serenada Oaks, which I am currnetly sole owner, are as follows. 1. The deed restrictions which will be recorded with all the residential final plats are shown in the attached deed restrictions. 2. I will notify you at least two weeks in advance of any meetings concerning Serenada Oaks with the City of Georgetown Planning and Zoning Commission as well as the Williamson County Commissioner's Court. 3. Access to this project for construction equipment will be from Andice Rd. only and not from any existing street in Serenada Country Estates or Serenada West. 4. I will remove only those trees necessary to construct roads, utility improvements and detention ponds. The trees on the individual lots will be pr-otected by the deed restrictions. The deed restrictions require a vegetative site plan be approved by the Architectural Control Committee. 5. I will make some improvements to the existing drainage problem on Sequoia Trail downstream of my property which is agreeable to all parties involved, Mr. Parsons, Mr. Hagara, Mr. Jim Conomos, and Commissioner Rister. At the meeting on the site on March 27, 1986 it was tenatively agreed to install 3-18" corragated metal pipes under the pavement. They will be located further south of the location of the existing 18" drain pipe. The exact location is yet to be decided. If any channelization work is needed I will also pay for this up to 200 feet in length. I will include a letter- of credit for this work in the first plat which I file with the County. I will reimburse Williamson County for these improvements and reasonable expenses when I begin work on Phase I of Serenada Oaks. N 9 Page 2 Chris Mealy March 28, 1986 In addition to this, if the placement of these new culverts requires that a similar amount of culverts be placed under the driveway to Mr. Hagara's property, Lot 45, Unit 1, Serenada Country Estates in Williamson Co., I will pay for these culverts and driveway improvements in the public R.O.W. at the time of construction of this driveway or when I begin construction on my roads whichever is later. If these improvements have already been completed and paid for by the lot owner I will reimburse the owner of the lot, at the time I begin construction of the roads in Phase I of Serenada Oaks, for the costs and reasonable expenses incurred in installing the driveway culverts. 6. Blasting is not planned for this project at this time. It is my intent to install all the utilites by use of a rock saw and the road excavation by means of track loaders. If blasting is required for some reason in any area, the nearby homeowners will be notified, a blasting permit will be obtained from either Williamson Co. or Georgetown, and the contractor doing the work will be licensed and bonded and insured up to at least $300,000 in liability damage. At this time it is my intent to construct the entire subdivision with no blasting. johletse.ric arely, it o nson PROPOSED DEED RESTRICTIONS FOR SERENADA OAKS 1. The property hereby conveyed shall be used for residential purposes only and no part of same shall ever be used for anybusinessorcommericalpurposeor• for carrying on a trade or Profession. 2. The property shall not be divided or• resubdivided or cut into smaller parcels or tracts for the purpose of creating additionallots. Only one single family dwelling shall be erected on anylotandanyminoradjustmentsinthelocationofboundarylines between lots by owners thereof must be approved in writing by theArchitecturalControlCommitteehereinafternamed. No road access easements either written or by proscription may be granted by anylotownertotheexteriorofthesubdivisionwithoutprior written permission by the Architectural Control Committee. 3. The residences constructed on Blocks B, C, D, E, F, shall have a living area of not less than one thousand five hundred square feet(1,500 sq.ft.) exclusive of garages, carports and porches and a minimum of seventy five percent (75%) of the outside construction shall be of brick, stone Or masonary. Such single family dwellings shall not exceed two stories in height and if such structure includes a carport, the carport shall not face toward or be open toward the front of the lot. The residences constructed on Blocks A, 6, 11 shall have a living area of not less than two thousand square feet (2000 sq. ft.) exclusive of garages, carports and porches and a minimum of seventy five percent (75%) of the outside construction shall be of brick, stone or masonary. Such single family dwellings shall not exceed one story in height and if such structure includes a carport, the carport shall not face toward or be open toward thefrontofthelot. 4. Any detached building, gar -age, carport, shed or structure or addition to the first residence must be of all new material and must be of equal construction and architectural design as the residence. Any variation from this restriction must have prior written approval of the Architectural Control Committee. 5. Except for fences, no buildings or str•uctur-es of any nature shall be located closer than twenty-five (25 ft.) to anypropertylinewhichabutsastreet, nor- closer• than ten feet (10ft.) to any side or back property line. Variation from these requirements may be granted in individual cases where tract size or topography make these requirements impractical but any such variation must have the prior written approval of the Architectural Control Committee. 6. Any dwelling or other structure commenced on the subject Property shall be completed with reasonable diligence and in all 0 Page 2 Serenada Oaks Deed Restrictions events shalll be completed as to its exterior within six (6) months from the commencement of construction. No building material of any kind shall be placed or stored on the subject property until the owner is ready to commence construction. 7. All residences shall be constructed with a driveway of concrete at least ten feet (loft) in width running from the street to the improvements. parking of automobiles or other vehicles of any type on streets within the subdivision is prohibited. No driveway culverts shall be allowed except as indicated on the final plat. Driveway approaches shall be designed and sealed by a Texas registered professional engineer. S. No trailer, trailer house, mobile home, camper, prefabricated house, basement, tent, shack, garage, garage apartment shall ever be used as a dwelling, temporary or permanent, nor shall any of such vehicles be stored or parked on the property without written consent of the Architectural Control Committee. 9. The residence and other buildings must be kept in good state of repair and must be painted when necessary to preserve the attractiveness thereof. 10. No part of the property shall ever be used for outside, unenclosed storage of any nature or be used or maintained as dumping ground for rubbage or debris or fuck. Trash, garbage on other waste shall not be permitted except in sanitay containers. All incinerators or can or other equipment for storage or disposal of such materials shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and behind tract improvements so that they are not readily visible from the street. The property shall be kept free and clear of weeds and tall grass such as will be in keeping with the other property in development at a particular time. Cars or other vehicles may not be stored on the subject property nor shall any car or vehicles that is not in running condition and readily used be allowed to remain on the subject property. 11. No animals, livestock, or poultry of any kind shall be raised or kept on the premises execpt those that can be classified as household pets and none can be kept, bred or maintained for commerical purposes, except that, subject to prior written approval of the Architectural Control Committee a limited number of livestock may be kept for personal pleasure or hobby, the variety and number of which shall be at the sole and exclusive discretion of the Architectural Control Committee. No barn or other structure nor housing such livestock shall be erected without the express permission of the Architectural Control Committee first being obtained. If such permission is ever granted, the committee shall also pass upon the size, type of construction, and location on the subject property of the proposed structure. Page 3 Serenada Oaks Deed Restrictions 12. No fenced of barbed wire may be erected. No fence or wall may be permitted near any street line within twenty five feet (25 ft.) or higher than four feet (4 ft.) unless the Architectural control committee, in its discret ion, approves such fence or wall in writing prior to its erection. 13. An easement ten feet (10 ft.) in width adjacent to the property line an around the entire perimeter of the subject property is expesssly reserved for the purposes of constructing and maintaining conduits, telephones, electric light poles, towers and other equipment to supply any public or private utility services. If any rusubdivision of the subject property is ever permitted by the Architectural Control Ciommittee, the creation of adequate utility easements will likewise be a prerequisite to the approval of any such resubdivision. 14. All buildings shall be equiped with approved sanitary plumbing fixtures and plumbing installation meeting the requirements of the National plumbing Code and shall have sewage disposal and water supply facilites meeting the requirements standards of the State of Texas Deprtment of Health and the City of Georgetown. 15. No building shall be erected, placed or altered on any lot until the construction plan specifications and a site plan showing the building location, and vegetation to be removed and saved approved by the Arehitectur-eal Control Committee as the quality of workmanship and materials, harmony of external design with existing structures, and as the location with respect to topography, finish grade elevation and tree preservation. 16. No building shall be constructed on the property until provisions have been make for drainage of surface water to offsite. 17. The Architectural Control Committee is composed of Gil Johnson, Richard Kern and one member of the Serenada Homeowners Association. A majority of the committee may designate a representative of the committee to act for it. In the event of death or resignation of any member• of the committee, the remaining shall have full authority to designate a successor. The Serenada Homeowners Association shall always have the right to have at least one of its appointed members sit on the Architectural Control Committee of Serenada Oaks Home Owners Association. Neither the members of the committee, or its designated representative, shall be entitled to any compensation for services performed pursuant to this covenant. Page 4 Serenade Oaks Deed Restrictions 18. The Architectural Control Committee's approval or disapproval, as required in these covenants, shall be in writing. In the event the committee, or its designated representative, fails to approve or disapprove within thirty (30) days after plans and specifications have been submitted to it, or in any event, if no suit to enjoin the construction has been commenced prior to the completion thereof, approval will not be required and the related covenants shall be deemed to have been fully complied with. 19. Membership in the Serenada Oaks Homeowners Association is mandatory. Membership dues and maintenance and operation assessements shall be established by a simple majority of the lots in the homeowners association. One lot has one vote. These dues and fees shall be paid by the individual property owner into an escrow account maintained by the mortgage company responsible for payment of taxes on this property. The mortgage company shall have the right of collection of these fees and assessements as stipulated in the deed of trust. The fees and assessments shall be equally distributed among all recorded platted lot owners. 20. The Serenada Oaks Homeowners Association has the responsibility to maintain the two detention pond, common areas in Serenada Oaks residential area. These two detention pond, common areas shall be maintained such that they continue to operate safely and adequately as a detention pond. The ponds with common area shall be kept in a state of good appearance. The grass shall be kept mowed. The homeowners association also has the responsibility for maintaining the street light system in a state of good repair and for paying the cost of electric service of these lights until the land is annexed by the City of Georgetown. 21. Enforcement shall be by proceedings at law or in equity against any per -son or persons violating or attempting to violate any covenat either to restrain violation or to recover damages. 22. Invalidation of any one of these covenants by ,judgement or a court order shall in nowise affect any of the other- provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.