Item Coversheet

City of Georgetown, Texas
City Council Regular Meeting
AugustĀ 13, 2019

SUBJECT:
First Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of an approximate 126.06-acre tract of land consisting of approximately 100.390 acres in the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178, and approximately 25.670 acres of State Highway 29 (SH 29), a right-of-way of varying width of record described to the State of Texas, designation of initial zoning of Local Commercial (C-1) (approximately 15.613 acres), Residential Single-Family (RS) (approximately 72.958 acres), and Low Density Multi-Family (MF-1) (approximately 11.819 acres) and Scenic/Natural Gateway overlay zoning districts, for the property generally located at 4901 West SH 29 to be known as Cole Estates -- Nat Waggoner, AICP, PMP, Long Range Planning Manager
ITEM SUMMARY:

Overview of the Applicant's Request:

The applicant is requesting annexation and initial zoning designation of Residential Single-Family (RS), Low Density Multi-Family (MF-1) and Local Commercial (C-1), and Scenic/Natural Gateway Overlay district upon annexation for a 100.390-acre tract and approximately 25.670 acres if State Highway 29 (SH 29), generally located along at 4901 West SH 29. The subject property has a Future Land Use designation of Moderate Density Residential.



The item under consideration tonight is to conduct the first reading of an ordinance for voluntary annexation and designation of Residential Single-Family (RS), Low Density Multi-Family (MF-1) and Local Commercial (C-1), and Scenic/Natural Gateway Overlay as the initial zoning district designations, submitted in accordance with State Law. Action is required.


Meeting Schedule:

  • 3/26/2019 – City Council Grant Petition for Annexation - COMPLETED
  • 6/4/2019 – P&Z Public Hearing and Recommendation for Zoning Only - COMPLETED
  • 6/25/2019 at 3pm – City Council Public Hearing #1 - COMPLETED
  • 6/25/2019 at 6pm – City Council Public Hearing #2 - COMPLETED
  • 8/13/2019 – City Council First Reading of Ordinance
  • 8/27/2019 – City Council Second Reading of Ordinance



Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) Recommendation:

At their June 4, 2019 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval (7-0) of the zoning designation request.

Public Comments:

As required by the Unified Development Code, all property owners within a 200-foot radius of the subject property were notified of the Zoning Map Amendment request (14 notices), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun Newspaper (May 19, 2019) and signs were posted on-site. To date, staff has received zero (0) written comments in favor or opposition to the request.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

City services, including police and fire protection, emergency medical services, solid waste collection and disposal are immediately subject to the property. Extension of capital improvements such as water and wastewater systems will be subject to the City’s utility extension and improvement policy or the terms of any potential agreement with the property owner.

SUBMITTED BY:
Michael Patroski, Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2019-2-ANX - P&Z Staff Report
Exhibit 1-Location Map
Exhibit 2-Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 3- Concept Land Plan
Exhibit 4-Design and development standards of the C-1, MF-1, and RS districts
Exhibit 5- Letter of Intent
Ordinance with Exhibits