HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ZBA_12.17.2024Minutes of the
Zoning Board of Adjustment
City of Georgetowni, Texas
Tuesday, December2024
The Georgetown Zoning Board of Adjustment met on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM at
Council and Court Building, 510 W. 9th Street.
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The following Members were in attendance*
Present were: Scott A Allen, Lance A Morgan, Pierce P Macguire, Michael D Charles, Michael L
Price, Shelley G G Rodocker
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1 . Regular Session
1.A Nornination and Selection of Secretary for the 2024-2025 Session
Nomination and Selection of Secretary for the 2024-2025 Session -- Erica Metress,
Planning Specialist
Moved by Michael L Price; seconded by Lance A Morgan to Approve the nomination of
Michael Charles as Secretary for the 2024-2025 session.
Motion Approved- 5- 0
Voting For: Scott A Allen, Lance A Morgan, Pierce P Macguire, Michael D
Charles, Michael L Price
Voting Against: None
13 Meeting Minutes
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the November 19, 2024,
meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment -- Erica Metress, Planning Specialist
Moved by Michael L Price,* seconded by Lance A Morgan to Approve the minutes from
the November 19, 2024, meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Motion Approved: 5- 0
Voting For: Scott A Allen, Lance A Morgan, Pierce P Macguire, Michael D
Charles, Michael L Price
Voting Against: None
1.0 2024--l-VAR Berry Creek Signage
Public hearing and possible action on a Zoning Variance to allowed sign square footage
and sign height pursuant to Section 10.06.010 of the Unified Development Code, for the
property located at 2800 N lH 35, Georgetown, TX 78626, bearing the legal description of
60.75 acres out of the John Berry Survey, Abstract No. 51 (2024-1 -VAR) -- Haley Webre,
Planner
Board Member Morgan inquired about whether the Code addresses digital or static
signage. Webre explained that the city does not allow digital signs, so the sign will be
static.
I loarcl I,, er Manes aSKeo IT The reques r Tewer signs with more square ocriage
would be compliant with the Comprehensive Plan. Webre explained that based on the
Comprehensive Plan's mention of reducing visual clutter, staff felt that the fewer arid
larger signs would help with that rather than 9 smaller signs.
Vice Chair Allen inquired about a specific sign and asked if that would be part of the
request. Webre explained that specific sign in question was pulled from the request by
the applicant. Webre explained that the applicant can still have a high -profile monument
sign and be compliant with the code and clarified that they are not requesting a variance
on this sign.
Rajeev Puri, applicant, approached the podium to address the commission and shared
that tie works with a large developer and investment company in San Antonio. Puri
explained that he has been working in Georgetown for overl 0 years, more specifically on
Crescent Bluff, Serenity Ranch, and Berry Creek Crossing. Puri noted the depth of Berry
Creek's property compared to their road frontage, and that the topography drops off
towards the creek at the back of the property which is about a 10% drop in slope. Puri
emphasized that signage is important since visibility on this property may be difficult for
passersby. Puri explained that they are allowed 1,1 square feet of signage under, the
UDC, and they are requesting a 4.6% increase (1,209 square feet). Puri concluded that
they gathered letters from a local broker, appraiser, lawyer, and neighboring property
owners in favor of larger signage at this property.
Vice Chair Allen opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Vice Chair Allen opened the floor to a motion.
to this property would unreasonably effect the utilization of the property, and there are
not insufficient findings on the request.
Motion Approved, 5- 0
Voting For: Scott A Allen, Lance A Morgan, Pierce P Macquire, Michael D Charles,
Michael L Price
Adjoumment
These minutes were approved at the meeting of 4-:1
Chair Attest