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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_07.15.2025Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday., July 15, 2025 The Georgetown Planning and Zoning Commission met on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM Council and Court Building, 510 W. 9th Street. I The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance With the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). 113 you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under t ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Plea contact the City Secretary I s Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (51 930-3652 or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King, Jr Street for additional information; TTY users rou - through Relay Texas at 711. 11 The following Members were in attendance: Present were: Scott A Allen, Travis Perthuis, Pierce P Macguire, Lance A Morgan, Jeri Bradac, Michael L Price, Joseph D. 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Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Comments from the Chair Announcements Action from Executive Session 1. Statutory Consent Agenda 111112710 MQU - WEFITMILWUOM�* 1 11 - 7MMT—F M4 An Ifern r 1 1 TcCV] ITUAg7T1,17d IT TCRTt acted upon individually as part of the Regular Session. Moved by Scott A Allen', Seconded by Pierce P Macguire to Approve the minutes from the July 1, 2025, regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission. Motion Approved: Voting For: Scott x Allen,Perthuis, Pierce P Macguire, Lance1 Morgan, Jeri Bradac, Michael L Price, Joseph# Voting + • >None M •� * .# #. # # # # i i r: • . Regular Session Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to zone, upon annexation, approximately 620 acres in the C.H. Delaney Survey, Abstract 181, including portions of Ranch to Market 2338, Ronald Reagan Boulevard, and County Road 248, as the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district, for the properties generally • SeniorPlanner Commissioner Allen inquired about the heightened impervious coverage allowances as noted in the staff presentation. # . .# that the imperviousrequested within the Planned Unit Development, PUD, were generally 20%-30% more than the regulated percentages found in the Unified Development Code, UDC. Commissioner Price referred to staffs recommended improvements which included a recommendation of a setback of 125 feet and asked for the minimum requirement of setback. Clark explained that the minimum setback requirement was dependent on t zoning districts. CommissionerPrice asked if the 125 feet setback-# sharedwithin the UDC. Clark that it was notrequirement. Commissioner rwriCe asked it the iWIIWhaS Met the minimum commercial c6-m—mffm--enf- Clark explained that there are no requirements in the UDC for minimum commercial commitment. Clark explained that the staff recommendation to provide greater commitment to the acreage of commercial development was based on the Comprehensive Plan which recommended that the regional center future land use be 75% non-residential use. Clark highlighted that for this specific PUD, non-residential uses would be the town center and special district area which was proposed to be 15 acres out of the 109-acre development. Alternate Commissioner Bradac inquired about how the annexation would apply to the property in question. Clark explained that Williams Drive would be annexed to the subject property as well as the portion of Ronald Reagan Boulevard in front of the subject property. This will create a contiguous city limits line to the subject property. Alternate Commissioner Digiacomo highlighted that some streets were 4 feet narrower than the requirement in the UDC and asked staff to provide commentary. Clark explained that the impact will make parallel parking more difficult. Alternate Commissioner Digiacomo questioned if it was possible to eliminate parking on one side of the street. Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director — Current Planning, approached the podium to address the commission and noted that the elimination of parking on one side of a local street would impact the total parking volume allowed. Baird explained that the narrow street makes a compressed environment but was still within tolerance of the sections with the UDC that was reviewed. Logan Kimble, developer for the Heirloom Tract, approached the podium to address the commission and highlighted that the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council approved the future land use map revision request brought forth by the developer in May 2024. Kimble shared that they have designed parts of the development around the trees on the site and that 38% of the 3,410 trees will be located in the dedicated parkland area. Kimble spoke on the flexibility to provide services that the region would need which included the special district and town centerpiece. Kimble described the transition throughout the development. Kimble shared that they have agreed to a 100-foot buffer between existing neighbors and more intense uses. Kimble highlighted that the development has committed to a minimum of 200,000 square feet of commercial space. Kimble explained that there will be design guidelines for multi -family use. Commissioner Morgan inquired about the reason for an HOA for the residential development. Kimble explained that a number of park spaces will be outside of the public park spaces that would be maintained by the HOA. Kimble continued to explain that the intention of some access points would be to include common driveways in which would be maintained by the HOA. Kimble concluded that the development agreement required an HOA to maintain drainage. Commissioner Allen asked that the applicant spoke about the impervious cover. Kimble explained that the over impervious cover would be 60%. Kimble explained that part of that number was due to the intensity of the commercial on site and further highlighted that the development would provide a housing niche for those who don't want to maintain their yard. Kimble highlighted that there will be pond and detention to manage drainage appropriately. Commissioner Price inquired about the developer's flexibility on the street widths and explained that the density of the development would require more street parking. Kimble explained that they followed what was in the code and shared that they could be flexible as they do not want to hinder the fire department's services. Alternate Commissioner Bradac referred to exhibit 5, the letter of intent, in which refers to the increase homeownership choices for workforce households and asked for the initial price point of the single-family homes. Kimble explained that it would be dependent on the market but provided a response of $300,000. Alternate Commissioner Bradac shared that the affordability was not as feasible with a $300,000 price point for the homes and inquired about the benefit of this development to the surrounding residents. Kimble explained that the surrounding residents would not be a part of the Public Improvement District, PID, so they would not pay additional taxes Kimble shared that benefits of the development would include the main street commercial,48 acres of parks, two arterial roadways and a collector roadway, and availability of commercial space for retail. Bradac conveyed appreciation for the park space and added that the development should include more commercial space. Chair Perthuis highlighted a discrepancy between staff's presentation and the developer's presentation regarding number of multi -family acres. Chair Perthuis noted that staffs presentation provided a 60-90 range whereas the developer shared an approximation of 40 acres and asked for the correct number. Clark explained that the 60- 90 range was an estimate and that the developer has committed to a minimum of 15 acres of exclusive commercial space. Kimble shared that there is a product type differentiation. Chair Perthuis opened the public hearing. Nicole Pierce, 2727 Allen Parkway, approached the podium to address the commission and shared that she was acting as special counsel on behalf of Williamson County Emergency Services District 7, ESD 7. Pierce highlighted that the proposed annexation area was within ESD #7's boundary and territory and explained that ESD #7 was the current service provider for fire protection, fire suppression, and emergency response to the area. Pierce explained that ESD 7 was created in 2005 and served the Florence and Andice community. Pierce explained that the district had 2 stations with one located in Florence and one located on County Road 2338. Pierce shared that as part of the district's three-year strategic plan, they purchased property for another fire station on County Road 248, which was near the north side of the Nolena Subdivision and on the western boundary line of the proposed area. Pierce shared that the district has purchased a new ladder truck for this station which would allow the district to meet the needs of commercial and multi -family developments in the area. Pierce shared that the district's purchase was on the basis of the district's boundary lines and had planned for the construction of the new fire station which will provide faster response times within the territory. Pierce highlighted that if the area was annexed into the city, the closest fire station would be Georgetown's fire station #6 which was located on Williams Drive and FM 3405. Pierce shared that if the city moved forward with the annexation of the proposed area, the district would lose current and future revenue in both ad valorem and sales tax. Pierce shared that the district opposed the city moving forward with the annexation. Pierce notes that if the city does move forward with the annexation that the district requested that the city look into contracting with ESD #7 to continue to be the service provider in the area. Sasha Lockamy, 211 South Buffalo Pass, approached the podium to address the commission and expressed concerns with the impervious cover and drainage. Lockamy explained that larger rain events create standing water in the field behind her property. Lockamy highlighted the decreasing in standard for impervious cover for the development and asked that the commission take that into consideration to avoid drainage issues for her neighborhood or the upcoming development. Lockamy highlighted balancing the communities and having compatible lots and usage. Lockamy shared that the large lots in the plan being presented were equivalent to 4 lots in her neighborhood. Lockamy also highlighted that the Northeast corner of the lot included proposed commercial uses which would be adjacent to the large lots in her subdivision. Lockamy requested that the commission consider balancing the communities and protecting the character of their neighborhood. Terry Lockamy, 207 South Buffalo Pass, approached the podium to address the commission and explained that his property was located north of the development. Lockamy suggested reviewing the flood issues that may come from the hillside from West Ridge Lane. Lockamy referred to a live creek on the north side of the proposed development that would flood County Road 249. Lockamy concluded with caution regarding this development with its relations to the drainage concerns mentioned. Leonel Garcia, 105 Rath Drive, approached the podium to address the commission and questioned how the development would affect him and the residents in the area regarding taxes and fire services. Cat Totty, 308 Bluestem Cove, approached the podium to address the commission and shared that she was the HOA president of Westridge, neighborhood north of the proposed Heirloom development. Toffy shared concern with the roads specifically County Road 248 and highlighted that there were many blind spots along that road. Totty encouraged that roadways to be developed are reviewed closely and highlighted that the area did not have sidewalks. Totty shared that she did not feel fondly that there would be three homes behind her half acre. Chair Perthuis closed the public hearing and opened the floor to a motion. Moved by Michael L Price; seconded by Scott A Allen to Approve as presented. Commissioner Price conveyed appreciation for the request and disagreed with the partial compliance on staff's report apart from the street widths. Commissioner Price believed that the amount of proposed commercial acres was not a concern. Commissioner Allen agreed with the square footage instead of the minimum commercial acreage. Discussion between Commissioner Allen and Commissioner Price regarding the recommended 125-foot setback by staff. Alternate Commissioner Digiacomo believed that staff s recommendation of 125-foot setback was a thoughtful recommendation and explained that the setbacks in Georgetown were not wide enough. Alternate Commissioner Digiacomo shared concern with the commercial portion of the development and proposed 35 acres of commercial instead of 15 acres. Alternate Commissioner Digiacomo concluded with his concern with the 32-foot roadway. Commissioner Morgan felt positive about the overall development plan but added that he was not for the request if the HOA was a requirement. Alternate Commissioner Bradac expressed that there were enough high -density multi -family developments in Georgetown and that the wish was to see less high -density multi -family developments and more commercial or less dense housing. Chair Perthuis shared concern regarding the street width and believed that the proposed development appeared to be aligned with other developments in the area. Motion Approved- 4- 3 4dac-atn're.-Mirb-a-el-L-Pfl-ce- 2.B 2024-7-ANX NW Corner of Williams Dr. (RM 2338) and Ronald Reagan Blvd Commercial Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to zone, upon annexation, 35.4 acres of land in the C.H. Delaney Survey, Abstract 181, including portions of Ronald Reagan Boulevard, County Road 248 and Ranch to Market 2338, as the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, for the property generally located at the northwest corner of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Ranch to Market 2338 (2024-7-ANX) - - • Clark, AICP, Senior Planner Ryan Clark presented the staff report. W Jon Olson ' applicant, approached the podium to address the commission and explained that the clients were requesting an annexation with the initial zoning of C3, General Commercial. Uffa—tr Fer-thuis openea-a-ri-d--c-lose ne pu ic nearing wan no speaKeTs corning L Chair Perthuis opened the floor to a motion. Moved by Michael L Price-, seconded by Scott A Allen to Approve as presente Motion Approved. 7- 0 Voting For: Scott A Allen, Travis Perthuis, Pierce P Macguire, Lance A Morga Jeri Bradac, Michael L Price, Joseph D. DiGiacomo I Voting Against: None 2.12 2025-2-CPA Future Mobility Plan Public Hearing and recommendation to City Council on a request for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to modify the Future Mobility Plan for the addition of Parmer Ranch Blvd as a collector roadway from RM 2338 (Williams Drive) to Ronald Reagan Blvd; the modification of the alignment of County Road 972 from northbound lH 35 frontage road and County Road 143; the modification of the alignment of a future arterial roadway between County Road 150 and Farm to Market Road 971; and the extension of a future collector road between Farm to Market Road 971 and County Road 103. (2025-2-CPA) -- Lua Saluone, P.E., Transportation Manager Chair Perthuis asked if the change from the July 1, 2025, presentation was intended to focus on one road change which was the extension of North Parmer Ranch Boulevard to Ronald Reagan Boulevard. Saluone explained that the question was and confirmed that this request was related to the Heirloom item. # l# IIIIIIIIE In Na mo "M W.11 Y* art-173-TIT7777FT =.F TFURI, YFIF R74 I i-affl-101 r%dFlUll OVIUCTaf* tlZ- a collector roadway from RM 2338 (Williams Drive) to Ronald Reagan Boulevard. Motion Approved- 6- 1 Voting For: Scott A Allen, Travis Perthuis, Pierce P Macguire, Lance A Morgan, Michael L Price, Joseph D. DiGiacomo Voting Against: Jeri Bradac 2,D Discussion Items Updates, Commissioner questions, and announcements -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director — Current Planning Adjourni-nent These minutes were approved at the meeting of ` " Chair ttest