HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_09.17.2013Commissioners: Roland Pefia, Chair; John Home, Secretary; Robert Massad, Scott Rankin,
Mike Howlett and Bob Brent
Commissioners in Training. Kevin Viette and Rosemary Wyman
Commissioner(s) Absent: Porter Cochran
Con-trails ioner(s) in Training Absent:
Staff Present: Andrew Spurgin, Nanning Director, Mike Elabarger, Planner 111, Jordan
Maddox, Long Range Planner, Skye Masson, Assistant City Attorney, Tammy Glanville,
Recording Secretary,
Chair Pena called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chair Pee stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a speaker
for to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each speaker
is permitted to address the Commission once for each item, for a maximum of three (3)
minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins,
L As of the deadline for this agenda, no persons were signed up to speak on its other than
what was posted on the agenda.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items that the Commission may
act on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may request that
any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission discuss and act
upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and Zoning Commission's
approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff recommendation
described in the report, unless otherwise noted.
At this time, Chairman Pena palls consent item #2 to the regalar agenda.
2. Consideration of the Minutes of the Septernber,3,2013, meeting of the Planning and Zoning
cornmissiom
Regular Agenda
2. Consideration of the Minutes of the September 3, 2013, meeting of the Planriing and Zorting
Commission. Motion by Commissioner Brent to approve the ininutes from the Septernber,3,
2013 Platu-ting and Zoning meeting as amended. Second by Commissioner Massad.
Approved. (6-0)
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I Public Hearing and possible action oil a Rezoning of 20.03 acres in the Lewis J. Dyches and
Francis A. Hudson Surveys, from the Agriculture (AG) District to the Multifamily (NIF)
District, located on FM 1460 south of Southeast Inner Loop. REZ-2013-001 (Mike
Flabarger) Mike Elabarger provided an overview of the rezoning request, description of
project and recommendation for approval. Discussion between staff and Commissioners
regarding notifications to adjacent property owners, the impact on the school district, if the
applicant has purchased the land and building materials,
Chair Pefia invited the applicant to speak. John Condit, 7334 Blanco Rd, Suite 200, San
Antonio, spoke in I ieu of the applicant gave a brief overview of the application.
Chair Pea opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. frion, Attorney for Longhorn, Junction discussed by a meeting was held between
Longhorn Junction and city staff.
Roberto Garcia, gave an exhibit to each Commissioner and wanted to clarify the land
planning and uses.
(Exhibit was riot given to stqff prior to nor during the P&Z meeting.)
Chair feria closed thepublic Hearing,
Commissioners voiced concerns regarding the Development Agret-ment Process.
Discussion between Commissioners and city staff regarding the Development Agreement.
Motion by Commissioner Brent to recommend to the City Council approval of the
Rezoning for 20.03 acres, in the Lewis J. Dyches and Francis A. Hudson Surveys, from the
Agricultural (AG) District to the Multifamily (Mr) District by the applicant, based on the
draft Long;horn Junction Development Agreement identifying this subject tract as the only
location for High -Density Residential uses within the entire Longhorn. Junction
landbolding. Second by Commissioner Horne. Approved. (54) Commissioner Massad
opposed.
4Director's Report - Downtown Master Plan Update, Andrew Spurgin stated The
Downtown Master Plan workshop was held at the Library Tuesday e'vening from 5-30,
The Sun City workshop was held during the day from 11:00AM. Attendance was very
light. There was also an online survey for publics input. Consultant has agreed to do a
work session prior to adoption. Chair Pefia stated he attended a meeting only for Chaim of
Boards and Commissions and would like the Commission to provide input.
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5. Update on the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) Meetings. — Scott
Rankin
Commiss,ioner Rankin gave brief presentation regarding the September G,rAB meeting.
6Questions or comments from Cornmissica-ters-in-Training about the actions and matters
considered, on this agenda.
Chair Pefia voiced concerns with having 2 meetings a, month and if some applications can
be moved to the next meeting. Several Commissioners agreed. Commissioner Massad
stated he feels the 2ndineeting of the month seems to be unnecessary, Planning Director
Andrew Spurgin replied fie understands, however customers have come to expect the 2nd
meeting and do not want to slow things down since it's a published calendar. Spcirgin
recommended finishing out 20id consider the option as staff prepares the 2014
calendar.
7, Reminder of the October 1, 2013, Planriing and Zoning Commission meeting,
8. Adjourn at 7:05 pm.
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Roland Pefia, Chair John Horne, Secretary
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