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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes_P&Z_02.18.2025l"llinutes of the Planning and Zoning Commiss-10 City of Georgetown., Texas Tuesday.. February 18, 2025 The Georgetown Planning and Zoning Commission met on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Council and Court Building, 510 W. 9th Street. The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). if you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at least three (3) it prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King, Jr Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. The following Members were in attendance: Present were: Jeri Braclac, Travis Perthuis, Michael L Price, David "Alan" McDonald, Pierce P Macguire, Michael D Charles, Lance A Morgan, Shelley G G Rodocker, joseph D. Digiacomo Public Wishing to Address an Advisory Board Please fill out a speaker registra on torm which caff-b—ero—und on tffe— table at the entrance to the mee ng room. Clearly print your name and the le er of the item on which you wish to speak and present it to the Board Liaison prior to the start of the mee ng. You will be called forward to speak when the Board considers that item. Only persons who have delivered the speaker form prior to the mee ng being called to order may speak. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. If you wish to speak for six minutes, it is permissible to use another requestor's granted me to speak. No more than six minutes for a speaker may be granted. The requestor gran ng me to another speaker must also submit a form and be present at the meeting. A request must be received by the Advisory Board or Commission Liaison prior to the day the agenda for this mee ng is posted. Each speaker will be given three minutes to address the Board or Commission members. No action can be taken at this meeting. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Comments from the Chair Announcements 1. Statutory Consent Agenda The Statutory Consent Agenda inciudes non -controversial and routine items that may be acted upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda In order that it be discussed and 1.A Meeting Minutes Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the January 7, 2025, regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission -- Erica Metress, Planning Commission. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Travis Perthuis, Michael L Price, Pierce P Macguire, Michael D Charles, Lance A Morgan, Shelley G G Rodocker, Joseph D. Digiacomo Voting Against: None 2. Regular Session 2.A 2024-14-REZ 1306 Hart St. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezo 0. 1720 acres consisting of Lot 3, Block I of the Booty & Lesueur Subdivision and an abandoned 10 foot alley that abuts and joins the West line of said Lot 3, Block 1 of the Booty & Lesueur Subdivision, from the Office (OF) zoning district to the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district, for the property generally located at 1306 Hart Stre6 Georgetown, TX 78626. (2024-14-REZ) -- Haley Webre, Planner I Paulette Taylor, 705 West 8th Street, approached the podium to address the commission and explained that she was in support of the rezoning request. Taylor emphasized her role as the Track Ridge Grasshopper vice president and the extensive work done with city officials on the area's mapping. Moved by Pierce P Macguire; seconded by Shelley G G Rodocker to Approve item 2.A as presented. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Travis Perth is, Michael L Price, Pierce P Macguire, Michael D Charles, Lance A Morgan, Shelley G G Rodocker, Joseph D. Digiacomo Voting Against: None 2— B 2024-17-REZ Georgetown Mini Warehouses and Office Space Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezo 9.120 acres of land out of the John Berry Survey, Abstract No. 51, from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the Business Park (BP) zoning district, for the property generally f located at 737 County Road 152, Georgetown, Texas. (2024-17-REZ) -- Colin Davidso Planner 1323�� Chair Perthuis asked if the property in question would affect the stub out from Wisteria Drive. =11i illiill'ililill I SIR Fill•iiiiiiiiii Iii i I Travis Spaulding, applicant, approached the podium to address the commission and acknowledged that they are not planning on utilizing County Road 152. Spaulding explained that the project would include a detention pond that would act as a buffer zone to mitigate noise and pollution to the Crystal Knoll neighborhood. Spaulding highlighted the project's benefits, including improved fire suppression and better transition between land uses. that each unit requires 4 parking spaces and provided a breakdown of where those parking spaces would be. Commissioner Price complimented the applicant on the presentation and asked th-T they consider lighting when applicable. Spaulding explained that the plan would be contain all lights and added that there would not be a truck port on the site. i Alternate Commissioner Digiacomo referred to the public comments that shared concern with traffic utilizing Crystal Knoll Boulevard as a cut through. Spaulding 130#., illir:111111111 lli�� Karen Miller, 300 Crystal Knoll Boulevard, approached the podium to address the commission and shared her concern of light and traffic pollution. Miller shared that she purchased her home to remove herself from the traffic but acknowledged that the development will bring in more traffic. Miller highlighted the ease of utilizing Crystal Knoll Boulevard to travel south instead of using State Highway 130 Northbound. Miller concluded with the idea that the property could be sold to someone who will utilize the property as agricultural with livestock. Dodie Marin, 10 Azalea Drive, approached the podium to address the commission and shared that she represented the Crystal Knoll Terrace HOA for properties at 301 and 302 Crystal Knoll Boulevard. Marin referred to the staff report that noted that County Road 152 as a major arterial level road and stated that the US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration referred to it as a local road. Marin highlighted that the staff report stated business park zoning as "slightly too intense to be place next to the residential area." Marin questioned how Special Use Permits would not be permitted for manufacturing and processing uses. Marin stated that the property location would increase the traffic. Marin shared that Crystal Knoll Boulevard is already used as a cut through and is maintained by Williamson County. Marin spoke about the traffic and congestion at the intersection of Stadium Drive and Crystal Knoll Boulevard due to the nearby school. Marin questioned whether Williamson County or the City of Georgetown would maintain the nearby roads that will deteriorate. Marin concluded with a request that the commission take into consideration all that was mentioned. Chair Perthuis closed the public hearing and opened the floor to a motion. Moved by Michael L Price; seconded by Lance A Morgan to Approve item 2.13 as presented. Chair Perthuis highlighted a Planned Unit Development in the area and noted that the property will be developed and will not remain at its current state for livestock. Chair Perthuis noted that the Crystal Knoll neighborhood is not within city limits, so the city will not maintain the roads. Chair Perthuis commented that this request would be the best option for the property. Commissioner Charles echoed support for the request. Commissioner Rodocker inquired about what can be done regarding County Road 152.Baird explained that large portions of County Road 152 have been annexed and are within city limits. Therefore, those portions will eventually be brought up to standard that is on the transportation plan. Baird further explained that developments similar to the requested one found along County Road 152 pay Transportation Impact Fees which would fund the improvements. Commissioner Rodocker commented on the conditions of County Road 152 and shared concern with increased traffic on the road. With no further comments, the commission proceeded to vote on the motion. Motion Approved: 6- 1 Voting For: Travis Perthuis, Michael L Price, Pierce P Macguire, Michael D Charles, Lance A Morgan, Joseph D. Digiacomo Voting Against: Shelley G G Rodocker 2.0 UDC Executive Text Amendment, Chapter 8 (screening and residential fences), Chapter 9 (off-street parking in downtown), Chapter 3 (UDC amendment process and associated public hearing requirements and provisions to revisions to approved site development plans), and Chapter 4 (courthouse view protection) Public Hearing and possible action on a proposed Executive Text Amendment to amend Section 8.04.070 Screening requirements, Section 8.07.040 and 8.07.80 Residential Fences, Section 9.02.030 Downtown Off -Street Parking requirements, Sec. 3.09.080. Revisions to Approved Site Development Plans, Section 3.05 UDC Code Text Amendments and Section 3.03 Public hearing notice for text amendments, and Section 4.10 Courthouse View Protection Overlay Austin Avenue corridors -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, approached the podium to address the commissi and provided an explanation of the Unified Development Code updates as MIME= Commissioner Price asked who adjudicates a disagreement with a developer. Nelson shared that the planning director would make the determination, and if the disagreement elevates, then the developer would appeal the determination to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Ffloved-by Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Travis Perthuls, Michael L Price, Pierce P Macguire, Michael Charles, Lance A Morgan, Shelley G G Rodocker, Joseph D. Digiacomo Voting Against: None I 2.D Discussion Items Updates, Commissioner questions, and announcements -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director — Current Planning Adjournment These minutes were approved at the meeting of q4fcA q_i_ ()15 /At yet- Chairest