HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_05.21.2024Minutes of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Georgetown., Texas
• May 21,,2024
The Georgetown Planning and Zoning Commission met on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM at
Council and Court Building, 510 W. 9th Street,
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The following Members were in attendance4
Present were- Scott A ♦ Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Michael D
Charles, Lance A Morgan, Shelley G G Roclocker, Alice L York
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Chair
Announcements
1. Statutory Consent Agenda
acted upon individually as part of the Regular Session.
1,A Meeting Minutes
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the May 07, 2024
regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission -- Erica Metress, Planning
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I Moved by Scott A Allen-, seconded byr-,r-'ierce ' I ITlacguire
minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commissi,n.
Motion Approved. 7- 0
Voting For: Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire,
Michael D Charles, Lance A Morgan, Shelley G G Rodocker
Voting Against: None
2. Regular Session
2.A 2024-3-WAV 706 High Tech Dr. Driveway Variance
Public Hearing and possible action on a Subdivision Variance from non-residential
driveway spacing pursuant to Section 12,08.020 of the Unified Development ode, or
the property generally located at 706 High Tech Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78626,
bearing the legal description of a 1.27-acre tract, located in the Horizon Commercial
Park Final Plat, Block A, Lot 4 in Williamson County (2024-3-WAV) -- Caleb Fuhrer,
Asst, Systems Engineering Director
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With no questions from the dais, Chair Dickey opened and closed the public hearing
with no speakers coming forth. Chair Dickey asked for a motion from the dais.
Moved by Michael L Price; seconded by Scott A Allen to Approve based upon the
Special Use Criteria that the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or welfare or injurious to other property in the area or to the City in
administering this Code, the granting of the variance would not substantially conflict with
the Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of this Code, the conditions that create the
need for the variance do not generally apply to other property in the vicinity, and where
literal enforcement of these regulations would result in an unnecessary hardship.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Scott A Alen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire,
Michael D Charles, Lance A Morgan, Shelley G G Rodocker
Voting Against: None
2. B 2023-15-SUP Georgetown Plaza
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the
specific use of Fuel Sales in the Local Commercial zoning district on the property located
at 1910 NE Inner Loop, Georgetown, TX 78626, bearing the legal description of Lot 2 of
the Katy School (amended) Subdivision (2023-15-SUP) -- Haley Webre, Planner
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Commissioner Allen referred to the fifth Zoning Map Amendment Approval Criteria in
both Northeast Inner Loop and FM 971 . Webre explained that there is an easement on
the property and a possibility that the holder of the easement would not allow the
landscaping. Webre clarified that the easement would affect the East corner of the
Alternate Commissioner Morgan asked for staff's point of view on the benefits of
building in one phase versus two phases. Webre explained that a large portion of t
staff analysis was to consider the Scenic Gateway overlay and the buffers that the
buildings provide; and in doing so, the phases will allow for a buffer not including
possible screening hurdles to the east and south. I
Alternate Commissioner Charles inquired about the distance from the subject property to
Charles A. Forbes Middle School and the requirements concerning distance between fuel
stations and schools. Webre acknowledged that she did not have the distance from the
subject property to Charles A. Forbes Middle School calculated and explained that there
are no zoning regulations that limit the distance between fuel sales and a school.
Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director, approached the podium to address the
�Qd-, that if the a.Qplicant were to seek a Texas Alcoholic Beveral
Commission sales permit, they would have to meet municipal code and state code
requirements that specifies the distance between a school and alcohol sales.
Chair Dickey inquired about the number of gas pumps. Webre confirmed that the
request is 4 gas pumps.
David Munk, Senior Utility Engineer, approached the podium to address the
Commission and acknowledged that they are not yet aware of the plan for drivew
spacing on FM 971 . Munk explained that they would like to review the driveway
separation with the site development plans. I
Baird recommended that the Commission add a condition to their motion if they would like
to see it built in phases,
Chair Dickey opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Moved by Michael L Price; seconded by Pierce P Macguire to Approve the request in
two separate phases: The first phase to include the driveway, stormwater detention, fuel
canopy, convenience store, building two and three, associated utilities, and parking. The
second phase to include buildings 4 and 5, as well as utilities and parking.
Commissioner Price further clarified the condition in phasing the development to allow
tenants to occupy the structure of phase 1 while phase 2 is in the process of being built.
Alternate Commissioner Charles shared his reservation of fuel sales in proximity to a
school.
Commissioner Allen asked if the left driveway on Northeast Inner Loop was located
directly across from the driveway of the middle school. Webre confirmed with the
applicant that the left driveway on Northeast Inner Loop was located directly across
from the driveway of the middle school.
Commissioner Allen inquired about a controlled intersection at that location. Webre
explained that the engineering department would review spacing of the driveway
through the site development plan.
With no further discussion, the Commission proceeded to vote on the motion.
Motion Approved: 5- 2
Voting For: Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire, Lance
A Morgan
Voting Against: Michael D Charles, Shelley G G Rodocker
2.0 2023-13-PUD Capita 1.52
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to
rezone 10.418 acres in the John Berry Survey No. 3, Abstract 51, from the Agriculture
(AG) zoning district to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district with a base
zoning of Industrial (IN), for the property generally located at the northwest corner of
State Highway 130 and County Road 152 (2023-13-PUD) -- Ryan Clark, AICP, Senior
Planner
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remaining uses to be concerned of. Clark acknowledged that the applicant did well in
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that the plans are anticipating all access from State Highway 130.
Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director, approached the podium to address the
Commission to answer Commissioner Allen's last question and stated that a remaini
use that may be of concern for some would be manufacturing. I
Rachel Shanks, applicant, approached the podium to address the Commission and
provided a presentation.
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Moved by Scott A Allen-, seconded by Shelley G G Rodocker to Approve the PUD.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Scott A Allen, Michael L Price, Stephen F Dickey, Pierce P Macguire,
Michael D Charles, Lance A Morgan, Shelley G G Rodocker
Voting Against: None
2.1 Discussion Items
Updates, Commissioner questions, and announcements -- Travis Baird, Assistant
Planning Director
Adjournment
These mi tes were approved at the meeting of
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