HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 07.14.2026 CC-W&RMinutes of the
City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Council and Court
Building, 510 W. 9th Street.
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The following Members were in attendance:
Present were: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Ben Stewart, Joseph (jake) French IV,
Josh Schroeder, Doug Noble
Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop
Mayor called the meeting to order at 2:00 pm.
1.A Employee Recognition - Years of Service - June 2026
Presentation and recognition of the Years of Service and the value which the City of
Georgetown Employees add to the organization, presented to those who have served at
intervals of five years from the anniversary month in which they started -- David Morgan,
City Manager, and City Council
Merilee Paige from Human Resources recognized the employee years of service and
council had their picture taken with Malcolm Brown with Code Compliance. Fire Services
gave comments about Anthony Little- 20 years of service but not able to be present, saying
he has a heart of gold and he has four rescue cats, mentoring new firemen and is proud to
work for the city.
1.13 Patience Ranch MUD Request
Presentation, discussion and possible recommendations regarding the creation of a
Municipal Utility District (MUD) in the City of Georgetown extraterritorial jurisdiction for the
proposed Patience Ranch Development -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager Nick
Woolery gave the presentation on Patience Ranch and explained the request. This
proposed MUD is 363.85 acres, located east of Garey Park, north of Escalera, west of
Parkside on the River and south of the South Fork San Gabriel River. He gave a lot of
background and proposals, showing what the developer has previously built and done.
Also, what the developer is proposing for the development of this property. Key
considerations for Pataience Ranch are Phase 1, is currently planned for construction start
in 2028, will take access exclusively through Parkside on the River development to the east.
No connection through Escalera Ranch will be made until Phase 2, which is currently
planned to begin in 2031. Phase 3, making the fourth and final connection to adjacent
existing roadways, is not scheduled until 2034. The Developer has committed to directing all
construction -related traffic through Parkside Parkway in order to reduce load on smaller,
local streets.
Current density planned for development is 1.5 units per acre, keeping total number of units
sensible for existing adjacent infrastructure and preventing the overcrowding of the land. Lot
sizes and target home buyer demographic for the project serve as a transition between the
two adjacent neighborhoods, protecting the character and established pattern of desirable
development in the area. Staff is asking feedback from the council on the land plan, lot
sizes and density along with compatibility with the surrounding development and the MUD
tax rate.
Councilman Butler asked what about this MUD justifies the tax rate. Woolery tried to
explain that the council can set whatever tax rate that they want, The maximum tax rate
allowed is $ 0.95 per $100 AV and can offset infrastructure costs. Mechanisms are also
established to provide the city a way to collect payments from residents for any remaining
MUD debt when the land is annexed.
Council Pitts asked when the park inside the MUD will become a city park and if the MUD
will continue to maintain it through the HOA. Answer was yes, it will be maintained to city
standards and maintained by HOA.
The Developer representatives presented some of the amenities and spoke to current
developments being built by the developer. Woolery then asked for more comments from
council. Butler complained about the high cost of the MUD tax to buyers without
homestead or 65+ exemptions, stating it is not obvious to buyers of these properties. The
developer rep says these buyers are notified and that people understand they are paying
for the adding amenities of living in a MUD. Parr is good with everything, interested in
seeing more larger lots. Pitts asked if there are options to the MUD if not approved through
council. Woolery explained the developer can then disannex from the ETJ and then not
use any of the UDC standards work with TCEQ for wastewater, with double the density, we
would still have to serve them with water, and they would have a package plant situation.
Mayor called on public who had signed up to speak:
Gabe Young - spoke about the road inadequacy of Escalera Ranch as a construction
access and the inability of it to carry large trucks as indicated in the plan, considering fire
apparatus currently get stuck on this road. He suggests they will need a TIA.
Gary Kriegel with time ceded by Deborah Crisci - they understand that this will be
developed, and their property backs up to this MUD, but they have concerns. They are
worried about the trees and wildlife that will be disturbed, increased traffic on Escalera
Parkway which is not built for that, no sidewalks for all the pedestrians, future water and
wastewater needs, road connections and fire safety.
Tom Arthur - Chairman of the Escalera Ranch Architectural Committee - has a concern
that High Glory is not a road and is not an option so there are not two access points to
the neighborhood.
Pitts asked that the developer have a new meeting with the neighborhood to discuss
future plans.
Mayor called for a recess at 3:12 pm. Meeting reconvened at 3:28 pm.
1.0 Energy Resource Plan
Presentation and discussion regarding a proposed process to develop an Energy
Resource Plan -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager Electric Utility, and Shams Sidiqqi,
Crescent Power
Daniel Bethapudi introduced Shams, Siddiqi, PH. D from Crescent Power to review the
results and action plan of the Electric Resource Plan. Dr. Siddiqi reviewed the challenges
and peak load forecast. He explained how the COG exposure is tied to the ERCOT Market.
He reviewed much historical data, and explained by Portfolio 2 is optimal for COG. See the
slide presentation for specific details.
1.D Electric Rate Ordinance Updates
Presentation and discussion regarding proposed updates to the Electric Rate Ordinance
(Chapter 13.04) -- Daniel Bethapudi, Electric Utility General Manager
Daniel Bethapudi, Electric Utility General Manager gave the presentation explaining the
change in Code Section 13.04.011, adding a section to define key terms. There will be a
creation of a Power Pedestal Rate Class for unmetered power pedestals to serve multiple
temporary loads. There is a new disclaimer that the utility does not guarantee uninterrupted
service in certain scenarios.
There are explanations for customer liability. There are VLC and I Rate Ordinance changes,
including an account set-up fee and a month -to -month rate. There will be a primary voltage
discount language and redundant feed provisions, with conditions for capacity guarantees
and clawback provisions. All VLC&I customers will be required to use a -bills and will have
specific exit fees. Large C&I month -to -month rate changes will become effective August 1,
2026.
1.E Line Extension Policy Updates
Presentation, discussion, and possible direction regarding proposed Electric Line
Extension Policy updates -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utilities Daniel
Bethapudi, , Electric Utility General Manager gave the presentation - he reviewed the
existing policy and explained that it was to be reviewed and updated annually. The Council
approved the policy on 5/26/2026 and staff identified an additional update to better align
cost recovery efforts.
He provided recommended fee changes and explained these would be removing the
application cost per megawatt discount on load requests over 1 MW and apply $56,400
legal and project management costs for all projects requiring and ESA. These will be
proposed at a later council meeting and if approved effective August 1, 2026.
2. Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Vernon's
Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to
action in the regular session.
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 4:47 pm.
2.A Executive Session 07.14.2026
Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
Advice from the attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on
which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda items.
- Litigation Update
-Austin Avenue Bridges
- Reagor TLAP: SOAH Docket No. 582-26-14285 TCEQ Docket No. 2025-1668-MWD
Sec.551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- 8th and Forrest
- Deliberations regarding the purchase and value of two parcels of real property situated in
Williamson County, Texas, such parcels being locally known as 5601 Williams Drive,
Georgetown, Texas 78633; and 5631 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78633.
- Deliberations regarding the purchase and value of certain real property situated in
Williamson County, Texas, such real property being locally known as 2200 Church Street,
Georgetown, Texas 78626.
- Deliberations regarding the purchase and value of certain real property situated in
Williamson County, Texas, such real property being identified by the Williamson County
Central Appraisal District as Parcel Number R040501.
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Risk Management Policy Update
- Purchase Power Update
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
-Wolf Lakes Village TIRZ
- Project Vista Prism
3. Regular Session - This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 pm.
3.A Call to Order
07.14.2026 Pledge of
Allegiance Recognitions
Actions out of Executive Session
Mayor Schroeder called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:17 pm. The pledges were led by
Doug Noble. Motions were read out of Executive Session.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Joseph (fake) French IV to Approve to authorize the City
of Georgetown to purchase an approximately 5.229 -acre tract of land commonly known as
2200 Church Street, Georgetown TX 78626, in accordance with the terms discussed in
executive session. I further move to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the terms of
acquisition and consideration and execute all necessary
documents related to the aforementioned property acquisition in accordance with the
terms discussed in Executive Session.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Ben Stewart, Joseph (jake)
French IV, Doug Noble
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Joseph (jake) French IV to Approve to authorize the City of
Georgetown to purchase an approximately 2.88 acre tract of land and an approximately 3.443
acre tract of land situated in Williamson County, Texas, such tracts being commonly known as
5601 and 5631 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas, 78633, in accordance with the terms as
discussed in Executive Session. I further move to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the
terms of acquisition and consideration and execute all necessary documents related to the
aforementioned property acquisition in accordance with the terms discussed in Executive
Session. Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Ben Stewart, Joseph (jake)
French IV, Doug Noble
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Joseph (jake) French IV to Approve to ratify and
approve the Settlement Agreement between the City of Georgetown and George Reagor
and Laura Reagor dated June 29, 2026 regarding TCEQ/TLAP Permit No. WO0016685001
on the terms discussed in Executive Session. Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Ben Stewart, Joseph (jake)
French IV, Doug Noble
Voting Against: None
4. Public Wishing to Address Council
On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can
be found on the table at the entrance to the Council Chamber. Clearly print your name and the
letter of the item on which you wish to speak and present it to the City Secretary on the dais, prior
to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward to speak when the Council considers that
item. Only persons who have delivered the speaker form prior to the meeting 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 time to speak. No more than six
minutes for a speaker may be granted. The requestor granting time to another speaker must also
submit a form and be present at the meeting.
On a subject not posted on the agenda: An individual may address the Council at a regular City
Council meeting by contacting the City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to
the Tuesday meeting, with the individual's name and a brief description of the subject to be
addressed. Only those persons who have submitted a timely request will be allowed to speak.
Speakers will be given up to three minutes to address the City Council. The City Secretary can be
reached at (512) 931-7715 or cs@georgetown.org.
4.A Public Wishing to Address 07.14.2026
-At the time of posting no one had signed up to speak.
5. Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items which may be
acted upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order to be
discussed and acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
Items 5N and 5P were pulled for staff review before a vote.
Mayor called on citizen Billy Bennett who asked to speak on Item 5P. Mr. Bennett was
concerned about the public bid that was award on the HA5 product which was presented
as a public bid but he feels is a sole source product and feels it was restricting
competition. He asked for the bid to be pulled and project rebid.
Wesley Wright, Systems Engineering Director spoke to the difference of the two types of
paving products and how the city chooses which products to use in which neighborhoods.
The city tries to be consistent in the products it uses and the companies that are known to
be able to correctly and historically lay that product.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Joseph (jake) French IV to Approve Item 5N as
presented and explained..
Motion Approved: 6 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Ben Stewart, Joseph (jake)
French IV, Doug Noble
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Joseph (jake) French IV to Approve Item P as
presented..
Motion Approved: 6 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Ben Stewart, Joseph (jake)
French IV, Doug Noble
Voting Against: None
Moved by Benjamin H Butler; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve all other Consent
Agenda items.
Motion Approved: 6 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Ben Stewart, Joseph (jake)
French IV, Doug Noble
Voting Against: None
5.A Council Minutes 06.23.26
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting held on June 23, 2026 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
5.6 Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - Jason Fuller - 1.995 Acres
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the disannexation of
approximately 1.995 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction (ETJ), identified as Williamson County Appraisal District Parcel R040624 and
owned by Jason Fuller -- Michael Charles, Real Estate Services Coordinator
5.0 Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - Robert Ischy - 36.446 Acres
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the disannexation of
approximately 36.446 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction (ETJ), identified as Williamson County Appraisal District Parcel R665597 and
owned by Robert Ischy -- Michael Charles, Real Estate Services Coordinator
5.D Purchase of Property for Future Tank and Pump Station Site
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of a 4.5 acre tract of land
located near the intersection of CR 110 and CR 107 using American Rescue Plan Act of
2021 ("ARPA") funds, which tract of land will be jointly owned by the City of Georgetown
and the City of Round Rock and will be used for a future tank and pump station site, and to
authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to acquire the tract of
land, including a deed in the form substantially similar to the deed attached hereto --
Andrew Culpepper, Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate Services
5.E Language Change Request for Water Line Easement for Berry Creek Development
Consideration and possible action to approve the form of the water line easement to be
conveyed to the City in connection with the Berry Creek development and to authorize the
City Manager to execute the water line easement in the form substantially similar to the
document attached hereto -- Andrew Culpepper, Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate
Services
5.F Amend the Special District Fee Schedule in the Unified Development Code (UDC)
Development Manual
Consideration and possible action to authorize execution of an amendment to the Special
District Fee Schedule in the Unified Development Code (UDC) Development Manual --
Angela McBride, Special Districts Coordinator
5.G National Endowment for the Arts Grant Application
Consideration and possible action to approve a grant application to the National
Endowment for the Arts for a Grants for Arts Project to provide partial funding for public art
in the third phase of the Light and Water Works District and designate authority to Amanda
Still to submit the grant application — Kim Mcauliffe, Downtown and Tourism Director, and
Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Program Manager.
5.11 Resolution -- Line Extension Policy Updates
Consideration and possible action to approve proposed Electric Line Extension Policy
updates -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utilities
5.1 Resolution - Energy Risk Management Policies
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution amending the Energy Risk
Management Policy and accompanying sub -policies -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager
of Electric Utility
5.J BRA Contract Revenue Bonds, Series 2026
Consideration and possible action to approve the BRA Contract Revenue Bonds, Series
2026 -- Chelsea Solomon, PE, Water Utilities Director
5.K Purchase and Installation of Pedestrian Crossing Beacons in and around San
Gabriel Park
Consideration and possible action to approve Buyboard contract 803-26 with
Consolidated Traffic Controls, INC. of Arlington, TX in the amount of $276,380.00 for
pedestrian crossing beacons at regional trail road crossings -- Eric Nuner,
Interim Parks and Recreation Director
51 Valley View Contract Renewal for Investment Advisory Services
Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Valley View Consulting LLC
for Investment Advisory Services for an annual amount not to exceed $40,000.00 and to
authorize City Manager to execute renewals of the agreement for up to four additional
one-year terms with the same terms and conditions for a total 5-year contract not to
exceed amount of $200,000.00 -- Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer
5.M Purchase an Underground Cable Puller
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of (1) one Underground Puller
Trailer from Global Rental, a subsidiary of Altec Industries, under Sourcewell Contract
number 040924-ALT for an amount not to exceed $231,402.00 -- Scott Parker, Fleet
Services Manager
5.N Construction Contract Award with Bennett Paving for the 2026 Street Maintenance
High Performance Pavement Seal Package #1
Consideration and possible action to award a construction contract to Bennett Paving for
the 2026 Street Maintenance High Performance Pavement Seal Package #1 project in the
amount of $470,655.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director, and David
Herzog, CIP Manager
5.0 Construction Contract Award with Cutler Repaving Inc., of Lawrence Kansas for the
2026 Hot -In -Place -Recycling (HIPR) Street Maintenance Project
Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Cutler Repaving for the 2026
Hot -In- Place -Recycling (HIPR) Street Maintenance Project with a combined base bid and
an add alternate bid in the amount of $3,309,554.55 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems
Engineering Director, and David Herzog, CIP Manager
5.P Construction Contract Award with Andale Construction of Wichita, Kansas for the
2026 Street Maintenance High Performance Pavement Seal Package No. 2 (HA5)
Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Andale Construction of Wichita,
Kansas for the 2026 Street Maintenance High Performance Pavement Seal Package No. 2
(HA5) project in the amount of $677,695.50 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering
Director
5.Q AT&T Connectivity Services for City services hosted at the UT Austin Data Center
and Microsoft Azure Cloud
Consideration and possible approval of a 3-year contract with AT&T for Connectivity to the
University of Texas at Austin and an Express Route connection to our Azure Tenant for
$18,206.13 per year for a total of $218,473.56 over 3 years -- Chris Bryce, IT Director, and
James Davis, IT Manager -Operations
5.R LCRA Fiber Connectivity for UT Austin Data Center Redundancy
Consideration and possible action to approve a five-year agreement with the Lower
Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for 10 Gbps fiber connectivity to support the City's
connection to the University of Texas at Austin Data Center, in the amount of $19,200.00
per year, plus a one-time equipment fee of $1,500.00, for a total contract amount of
$97,500.00 -- Chris Bryce, Director, Information Technology and James Davis, IT Manager -
Operations
5.S IT Hardware Procurement: Network Switches
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of replacement network
switches from Southern Computer Warehouse for a total of $127,780.92 -- Chris Bryce, IT
Director, and James Davis, IT Operations Manager
5.T Monday.com Software Renewal
Consideration and possible action to approve a three-year renewal with monday.com LTD
for work tracking and project management software in the amount of $571,536.00, and to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents -- Chris
Bryce, IT Director, and Greg Berglund, Assistant IT Director
5.0 RVI Planning Consulting Agreement
Consideration and possible action to approve Contract #26-0313-CC with RVI Planning &
Landscape Architecture for PUD and Special District Application Reviews for an annual
amount of $65,000 and to authorize the City Manager to execute renewal of the agreement
for one additional year term under the same terms and conditions for a total 2 year contract
not to exceed $130,000.00 -- Edgar Garcia, Planning Director
5.V Second Reading - 2025-8-ANX - 3500 FM 971
Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to zone,
upon annexation, 46.99 acres of City of Georgetown owned property situated in the
Joseph Berry Survey, Abstract No. 63, to be known as the Pecan Branch Water
Reclamation Facility, as the Public Facility (PF) zoning district, for the property generally
located at generally located at 3500 FM 971, Georgetown, TX 78626 (2025-8-ANX) --
Preston Gunn, Planner
5.W Second Reading - 2026-8-SUP -1205 Walnut Street
Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the
specific use of Group Day Care in the Residential (RS) zoning district on the property
located at 1205 Walnut Street, bearing the legal description of 0.15 Acres, Part of Block
No. 1 of the Snyder's Addition to the City of Georgetown (2026-8-SUP) -- Ryan Clark,
AICP, Planning Manager
6. Legislative Regular Agenda
6.A First Reading - Water Rate Increase and Associated Fees
First Reading of an Ordinance amending sections 13.04.120 and 13.04.150 of the Code
of Ordinances relating to water service rates and charges and water tap and meter fees
-- Chelsea Solomon, PE, Water Utilities Director, and Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial
Officer
First Reading - Water Rate Increase and Associated Fees
Chelsea Solomon, Director of Water Utility gave the presentation for Items 6A and 613
simultaneously. She shared the effective date of the rate increases will be October 1,
2026 and explained the reasons for the increase, including an increase of cost in
meters and materials and the base cost of services. The assumptions also include the
areas that were voted to sell, which won't be effective until FY2028/29. The city rates
won't decrease until the sales are final so the prices need to reflect the cost of services.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve First Reading of an
Ordinance amending sections 13.04.120 and 13.04.150 of the Code
of Ordinances relating to water service rates and charges and water tap and meter
fees.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Ben Stewart, Joseph
(jake) French IV, Doug Noble
Voting Against: None
6.13 First Reading - Wastewater Rate Increase
First Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 13.04.140 of the Code of
Ordinances related to sewer rates and charges -- Chelsea Solomon, PE, Water
Utilities Director, and Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve First Reading of an
Ordinance amending Section 13.04.140 of the Code of Ordinances related to
sewer rates and charges.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Ben Stewart, Joseph
(jake) French IV, Doug Noble
Voting Against: None
6.0 First Reading - 2026-5-ANX - 8600 RM 2338
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map
Amendment to zone, upon annexation, 11.59 acres of land out of the Lewis P. Dyches
Survey, Abstract No. 171, as the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, for the
property generally located at 8600 RM 2338, Georgetown, Texas (2026-5-ANX) -- Colin
Davidson, Senior Planner
First Reading - 2026-5-ANX - 8600 RM 2338
Edgar Garcia, Planning Director presented the annexation and zoning case. He
shared the proposed development complies with the criteria for annexation and is
partially consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff feels this is a better option
than having the applicant leave the ETJ and not have any zoning standards. Sixty-
one property owners were notified of this development and twenty-one comments
were received in opposition, not meeting the threshold for a supermajority council
vote. He read the caption.
Ben Butler asked for the difference between C1 zoning and C-3 zoning. Garcia
explained that C3 has many uses by right, whereas many of those uses are only
available by Special Use Permit in the C1 zoning district. Mayor Schroeder called on
the public speakers.
Devin Hallier: wants growth but wants a buffer between their neighborhoods so they
are not staring at large tall buildings or 24/7 hour operational businesses.
Christopher Bessner - opposes 24/7 businesses also, concerned about the schools
nearby and wants the city to be proactive, working with GISD and Wilco more in
regards to developing the city, he wants to see more restrictions in this area and
development that can be used by the nearby residents.
Jarron Warnock - supports growth in a responsible way, C-3 is too dense, C1 is a
lower intensity which would better serve the neighborhoods.
Pedram Imoni - moved to this area because of the safety, he doesn't want increased
traffic and he wants to see a good buffer between his neighorhood and this
development.
Mohnte Elizondo - asking Georgetown to build responsibly, child safety is his main
concern, small businese and on a smaller scale is okay with him, large scale
businesses in a C3 with late night ervices do not fit and are not appropriate for this
area, sixty feet high buildings are too high for this area.
Rachel Heist - currently feels safe and is excited about the growth as long as they are
respectful of the existing neighborhoods. She objects to C-3.
Mark Baker with SEC Planning was asked to come forward and speak for the
applicant. Mayor asked him to explain what can be built if the property is not annexed
into the city. Baker explained that the property could develop without buffers, no
height restrictions, nor regulations. He understands their fears and the rationale that
the neighbors feel they would be surrounded by this island of C3 and multi -family
development, but that is not the case. The city has in place landscape buffers in the
UDC, light buffers built in, height restrictions, the city has protections for the
neighborhoods that the county will not. He suggested the city could also zone it C3
with some prohibited uses like they did with Highland Village. There are options.
Pitts wanted to note to the participants that approval on first reading does not mean that the
project is approved, the Ordinance takes two readings and the Second Reading can change
and is the final reading.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve approval of First Reading
with direction to staff to look at other options of step down zoning on the property, with
possible C3 zoning in the front and C1 in the back, looking at the limitations list as well..
Motion Approved with amendment: 5- 1
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Joseph (jake) French IV,
Doug Noble
Voting Against: Ben Stewart
6.D First Reading - 2026-1-CPA - FLUM Amendment
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a request to amend the 2030
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map in accordance with Section 1.12.010 and
1.12.060 of the City Code of Ordinances -- Edgar I. Garcia, Director of Planning
First Reading - 2026-1-CPA - FLUM Amendment
This item was pulled by city staff after the posting and prior to the meeting. These items were not
discussed.
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