Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z)

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY - OCTOBER 19, 2021 - 6:30 PM AGENDA Event Center - 14875 W State Hwy 29, Liberty Hill, TX 78642 Diane Williams Steve Messana Jon Mathiasen Chad Cormack Wes Griffin 1) CALL TO ORDER a) Establish Quorum b) Invocation c) Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.” d) Texas Pledge "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." 2) PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are welcome. You may submit Public Comments in person, or you may submit to the City Secretary at nsawyer@libertyhilltx.gov before 3:00 PM the day of the meeting. 3) PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Liberty Hill has been asked to review and approve the following application(s), to wit: a) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Liberty Hill has been asked to review and approve the following application(s), to wit: A request for a Zone Map Amendment from the Agricultural (AG) zoning classification to the 1  General Commercial/Retail (C3) zoning classification on the following property: 5.000 ACRES - BEING PART OF THE W. H. MONROE, SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO.453 IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TEXAS, A PART OF LAND CONVEYED TO THE DIPPREY FAMILY IRREVOCABLE TRUST ET AL, VIA DOCUMENT NO. 2011015030 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TEXAS AND IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR’S PARCEL R022670. THE PROPERTY IS ADDRESSED AS 8660 HIGHWAY 29 W, LIBERTY HILL, TX 78642. 4) REGULAR AGENDA a) Consideration and possible action to appoint / reappoint a Chair to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2022. b) Consideration and possible action to appoint / reappoint a Vice-Chair to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2022. c) Discuss and consider approval of minutes of Planning and Zoning meeting held August 3, 2021. d) Discussion, consideration, and recommendation to the City Council on a request for a Zone Map Amendment from Agricultural (AG) zoning classification to General Commercial/Retail (C3) zoning classification on the following property: 8660 State Highway 29 with a legal description of AW0453 Monroe, W. H. Survey, Acres 5.000, Williamson County, Texas; specifically, generally located on the north side of State Highway 29 and identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number R022670. e) Discussion and recommendation on the final action of the Butler Farms Phase 1 final plat, being approximately 112.05 acres out of J. B. Berry Survey, Abstract No. 56. The property is generally located along the located along the north right-of-way of State Highway 29 approximately one mile west of Liberty Hill High School and two and a half miles east of Old Highway 29. f) Discussion and recommendation on the final action of the Butler Farms Phase 9 final plat, being approximately 28.174 acres out of J. B. Berry Survey, Abstract No. 56. The property is generally located along the north right-of-way of State Highway 29 approximately one mile west of Liberty Hill High School and two and a half miles east of Old Highway 29. g) Discussion and recommendation on the final action of the Omega Ranch Phase 1 final plat 2  being 58.842 acres out of the G. Fisk Survey Abstract 05. The property is generally located along the east right-of-way of Kaufman Loop, north of State Highway 29, and south of the Morningstar subdivision. h) Discussion and recommendation on the final action of the Omega Ranch Phase 4 final plat being 16.121 acres out of the G. Fisk Survey Abstract 05. The property is generally located along the east right-of-way of Kaufman Loop, north of State Highway 29, and south of the Morningstar subdivision. 5) COMMISSIONER COMMENTS 6) DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS 7) ADJOURNMENT The City Council, Boards, and Commissions reserve the right to reconvene, recess, realign, change the order of business, or adjourn into Execu ve Session at any me during the course of the mee ng, prior to adjournment, to discuss any item listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sec on §551.071 (Consulta on with A orney), §551.072 (Delibera ons about Real Property), §551.073 (Delibera ons about Gi s and Dona ons), §551.074 (Personnel Ma ers), §551.076 (Delibera ons about Security Devices), and §551.087 (Development). In compliance with the Americans with Disabili es Act, the City of Liberty Hill will provide reasonable accommoda on for persons a ending mee ngs. To be er serve you, requests need to be received 48 hours prior to the meeting. Contact the City Secretary at 512-778-5449 – Extension 112. POSTING CERTIFICATION: I, NANCY SAWYER – CITY SECRETARY – CITY OF LIBERTY HILL cer fy that the a ached no ce of mee ng was duly posted on the bulle n board at Council Chambers located at 2801 Ranch Road 1869 in Liberty Hill, Texas and on the City website (www.libertyhilltx.gov) on the 15th day of October, 2021 at 4:00 PM. Nancy Sawyer – City Secretary. nbs REMOVAL CERTIFICATION: I NANCY SAWYER – CITY SECRETARY – CITY OF LIBERTY HILL cer fy that the a ached no ce of mee ng was removed from the bulle n board at Municipal Court / Council Chambers located at 2801 Ranch Road 1869 in Liberty Hill, Texas on the ______ day of __________________, 2021 at _______. INITIALS _______ 3  PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY - OCTOBER 19, 2021 2801 Ranch Road 1869 - Liberty Hill AGENDA ITEM 4.c Discuss and consider approval of minutes of Planning and Zoning meeting held August 3, 2021. 4  Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Tuesday – August 3, 2021 – 6:30 PM Liberty Hill Municipal Court 2801 Ranch Road 1869 – Liberty Hill CALL TO ORDER The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was called to order by Wes Griffin on Tuesday – August 3, 2021, at 6:30 PM at 2801 Ranch Road 1869, Liberty Hill, Texas. Quorum was established. Invocation was given followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge. Planning and Zoning Commissioners present: Jon Mathiasen, Wes Griffin, Chad Cormack, and Diane Williams REGULAR AGENDA DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION, AND RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON A REQUEST FOR A ZONE MAP AMENDMENT FROM DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL / RETAIL (C2) ZONING TO DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL/RETAIL (C2) WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) CLASSIFICATION. Jerry Millard, Planner, provided the Staff Report for the subject property. Jon Mathiasen asked questions regarding number of duplexes, parking, and lighting. Mr. Millard responded that there would be two duplexes. Room will be made for side parking which is deemed best. There will be LED lighting on structure, and landscaping. The site review process will be done as well. Diane Williams stated she did not want street parking on this project and a little concerned that the side parking is not in their report. She voiced concerns on the report as it is written and provided to the Commission. She asked that, in the future, staff validate what is in the application before it goes before the Commission. She also stated that in the report three duplexes are listed; but the verbal report states there are only two. She is also concerned that what was published has been changed to what they are seeing today. There was a question about property not being subdivided. Mr. Millard said when zoning map is identified that condition can be included. The Commission and Planner discussed the setbacks that will be required. The Commission discussed changes they would like included. On motion by Jon Mathiasen and second by Chad Cormack, the Commission approved a recommendation to Council on a request for a zone map amendment from C2 Zoning to C2 with Planning and Zoning Minutes 1|Page @, 2021 5  CUP classification with the conditions for staff to correct the report and conditions listed by the Commission:  Staff Report is corrected to address inconsistencies (lot coverage; building location; parking).  Xeriscaping Motion passed on vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE FINAL ACTION OF THE FINAL PLAT APPLICATION FOR THE STONEWALL RANCH SECTION 12 ADDITION, LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CAISSON TRAIL AND GABRO TRAIL. Jerry Millard addressed the Commission. The preliminary plat was approved for 117.403 acres with a total of 559 single family residential lots over seven sections at completion. This section being considered will be the third section to be completed. This development is part of the Stonewall Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 35. The average lot widths are 50 feet. Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to Council that the Final Plat for Stonewall Ranch – North, Section Twelve Subdivision be approved. Jon Mathiasen asked about utilities provided here. Lacie Hale, City Administrator explained that this subdivision is in the City’s ETJ. The City provides wastewater utilities, but water is serviced by the City of Georgetown. On motion Diane Williams and second by Jon Mathiasen, Council approved a recommendation to City Council to approve the final plat application for the Stonewall Ranch Section 12 addition. Motion passed on vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Diane Williams and second by Chad Cormack, the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was adjourned. Motion passed on vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Liberty Hill, Texas on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, on vote of _____ ayes, _____ nays, and _____ abstentions. _____________________________ Nancy Sawyer City Secretary Planning and Zoning Minutes 2|Page @, 2021 6  PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY - OCTOBER 19, 2021 2801 Ranch Road 1869 - Liberty Hill AGENDA ITEM 4.d Discussion, consideration, and recommendation to the City Council on a request for a Zone Map Amendment from Agricultural (AG) zoning classification to General Commercial/Retail (C3) zoning classification on the following property: 8660 State Highway 29 with a legal description of AW0453 Monroe, W. H. Survey, Acres 5.000, Williamson County, Texas; specifically, generally located on the north side of State Highway 29 and identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number R022670. 7  Planning and Development Department Planning and Zoning Commission To: City of Liberty Hill Planning and Zoning Commission Subject: Discussion, consideration, and recommendation to the City Council on a request for a Zone Map Amendment from Agricultural (AG) zoning classification to General Commercial/Retail (C3) zoning classification on the following property: 8660 State Highway 29 with a legal description of AW0453 Monroe, W.H. Survey, Acres 5.000, Williamson County, Texas; specifically, generally located on the north side of State Highway 29 and identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number R022670. Meeting: October 19, 2021 Staff: John G. Byrum, Director of Planning BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Current Zoning: AG (Agricultural) Proposed Zoning: C3 (General Commercial/Retail) Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: ETJ (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) – Vacant land South: ETJ (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) – Residential East: ETJ (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) – Vacant land West: ETJ (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) – Vacant land Summary of Request The request, submitted by Rao Vasamsetti, with Rao’s Consulting Engineers, on behalf of the property owner Konda Reddy Dwarsala, is to rezone approximately 5.000 acres out of the AW0453 Monroe, W.H. Survey from AG (Agricultural) to C3 (General Commercial/Retail). Should this request be approved, the applicant intends to develop the property into commercial and retail after annexation and rezoning. At the regular scheduled city Council meeting on September 22, 2021, the public hearing required by state law for annexation was held. At the same meeting, City Council unanimously voted to approve the voluntary annexation request. 8 The C3 (General Commercial/Retail) district is intended to provide for a wide range of commercial and retail goods and services. It is primarily intended for use in high-traffic areas adjacent to arterial streets and highways and is appropriate for relatively high-volume commercial centers. To protect the abutting and surrounding residential areas, certain restrictions are placed on the intensity of uses and emphasis is placed on standards for lighting, buffering, parking, and location of driveway access. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The most recently adopted Comprehensive Plan for the City of Liberty Hill (adopted August 2014), states within the Land Use Classifications (Section 3.7.1) that the Commercial Uses (COM) are described together in general areas on the Plan. For the purposes of general land use planning, “commercial” areas are intended for areas of commerce. Within those areas, there are distinctions to be made concerning more specific classifications, such as General Commercial uses, Retail uses, Office uses, local (or neighborhood commercial), and Planned Unit Developments (known as PUDs). The overall strategy with respect to ‘Commercial Uses’ is to reap the benefits of heavily-traveled road corridors, and the intersection of US 183 and SH 29 and Ronald Reagan. The property is designated as ‘Commercial Uses’ (COM) on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the Comprehensive Plan as outlined in Section 3.7.1 Land Use Classifications. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: Staff notified eight (8) surrounding property owners regarding this request. As of date of this staff report, zero (0) responses have been received in opposition or in favor of this request. All property owners notified are within the 200-foot notification boundary required by the State. RECOMMENDATIONS: The Planning and Zoning Commission may:  Recommend disapproval of the applicant’s request to rezone the property from Agricultural (AG) to General Commercial/Retail (C3) to the City Council.  Recommend approval of the applicant’s request to rezone the property from Agricultural (AG) to General Commercial/Retail (C3) to the City Council. Staff finds that the applicant’s request to rezone the property to General Commercial/Retail (C3) from Agricultural (AG) is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan. 9 Staff recommends approval of the applicant’s request to rezone the property from Agricultural (AG) to General Commercial/Retail (C3) to allow for the property to be developed into commercial and retail. Figure 1: Location Map Figure 2: Notifcation Map 10 Figure 4: Future Land Use Map 11 12 13 14  PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY - OCTOBER 19, 2021 2801 Ranch Road 1869 - Liberty Hill AGENDA ITEM 4.e Discussion and recommendation on the final action of the Butler Farms Phase 1 final plat, being approximately 112.05 acres out of J. B. Berry Survey, Abstract No. 56. The property is generally located along the located along the north right-of-way of State Highway 29 approximately one mile west of Liberty Hill High School and two and a half miles east of Old Highway 29. 15  PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION October 19, 2021 ITEM: Discussion and recommendation on the final action of the Butler Farms Phase 1 final plat, being approximately 112.05 acres out of J. B. Berry Survey, Abstract No. 56. The property is generally located along the located along the north right-of-way of State Highway 29 approximately one mile west of Liberty Hill High School and two and a half miles east of Old Highway 29. OWNER: 366 TX 29, LTD. AGENT: LANDDEV Consulting, LLC WILCO ID NO.: A 112.05-acre portion of R021816 ZONING: High Density Residential (SF3) Discussion: The application under consideration was submitted on August 25, 2020. If approved, the final plat will yield a total of twenty-six (26) lots over 97.234 acres. The lots include twenty (20) residential lots, five open space and drainage lots, and one lot for a waste water lift station. The plat also includes a dedication 6,482 linear feet of new public streets over approximately 14.816 acres. The total platted area will be 112.05 acres should Council approve it. Background: The property was annexed on August 31, 2018. At that time, due to limitations on wastewater connections, the owners were granted authorization to conduct pump and haul operations prior to the completion of wastewater facilities. These operations will be at the owner’s sole cost and expense. The Butler Farms Phase 1 preliminary plat was approved on December 13, 2019 for a total of 261.7 acres with a total of approximately eight hundred (800) single-family residential lots over eleven (11) phases at completion. This section will be the first phase to be completed. The average lot widths are forty-five (45) feet and a minimum lot area of 4,400 square feet in accordance with Table 4-4 of the Unified Development Code. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Final Plat for Butler Farms Phase 1 as it has met all the requirements of the Unified Development Code and applicable regulations. 16 Figure 1: Proposed Final Plat 17 Figure 1: Proposed Final Plat (Cont.) 18 Figure 1: Proposed Final Plat (Cont.) 19 Figure 1: Proposed Final Plat (Cont.) 20 Figure 1: Proposed Final Plat (Cont.) 21 Figure 2: Approved Preliminary Plat 22  PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY - OCTOBER 19, 2021 2801 Ranch Road 1869 - Liberty Hill AGENDA ITEM 4.f Discussion and recommendation on the final action of the Butler Farms Phase 9 final plat, being approximately 28.174 acres out of J. B. Berry Survey, Abstract No. 56. The property is generally located along the north right-of-way of State Highway 29 approximately one mile west of Liberty Hill High School and two and a half miles east of Old Highway 29. 23  PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION October 19, 2021 ITEM: Discussion and recommendation on the final action of the Butler Farms Phase 9 final plat, being approximately 28.174 acres out of J. B. Berry Survey, Abstract No. 56. The property is generally located along the north right-of-way of State Highway 29 approximately one mile west of Liberty Hill High School and two and a half miles east of Old Highway 29. OWNER: Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC AGENT: LANDDEV Consulting, LLC WILCO ID NO.: A 28.174-acre portion of R021816 ZONING: High Density Residential (SF3) Discussion: The application under consideration was submitted on April 21, 2021. If approved, the final plat will yield a total of one hundred and fifty-six (156) lots over 22.106 acres. The lots include one hundred and fifty-one (151) residential lots and five open space and drainage lots. The plat also includes a dedication 5,032 linear feet of new public streets over approximately 6.068 acres. The total platted area will be 28.174 acres should Council approve it. Background: The property was annexed on August 31, 2018. At that time, due to limitations on wastewater connections, the owners were granted authorization to conduct pump and haul operations prior to the completion of wastewater facilities. These operations will be at the owner’s sole cost and expense. The Butler Farms Phase 1 preliminary plat was approved on December 13, 2019 for a total of 261.7 acres with a total of approximately eight hundred (800) single-family residential lots over eleven (11) phases at completion. This section will be the second phase to be completed. The average lot widths are forty-five (45) feet and a minimum lot area of 4,400 square feet in accordance with Table 4-4 of the Unified Development Code. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Final Plat for Butler Farms Phase 9 as it has met all requirements of the Unified Development Code and applicable regulations. 24 Figure 1: Proposed Final Plat 25 Figure 1: Proposed Final Plat (Cont.) 26 Figure 1: Proposed Final Plat (Cont.) 27 Figure 1: Proposed Final Plat (Cont.) 28 Figure 2: Approved Preliminary Plat 29  PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY - OCTOBER 19, 2021 2801 Ranch Road 1869 - Liberty Hill AGENDA ITEM 4.g Discussion and recommendation on the final action of the Omega Ranch Phase 1 final plat being 58.842 acres out of the G. Fisk Survey Abstract 05. The property is generally located along the east right-of-way of Kaufman Loop, north of State Highway 29, and south of the Morningstar subdivision. 30  PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION October 19, 2021 ITEM: Discussion and recommendation on the final action of the Omega Ranch Phase 1 final plat being 58.842 acres out of the G. Fisk Survey Abstract 05. The property is generally located along the east right-of-way of Kaufman Loop, north of State Highway 29, and south of the Morningstar subdivision. OWNER: MA Omega Ranch, LLC AGENT: LANDDEV Consulting, LLC WILCO ID NO.: A 58.84-acre portion of R602227 ZONING: Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Discussion: The application under consideration was submitted on April 13, 2021. If approved, the final plat will yield a total of one hundred and ninety-two (192) lots over 58.84 acres. The lots include one hundred and eighty-four (184) residential lots and eight open space, drainage, and reserve lots. The plat also includes a dedication 6,400 linear feet of new public streets over approximately 7.428 acres. Background: The Omega Ranch preliminary plat was approved on July 28, 2021 for a total of 147.39 acres with a total of approximately five hundred and eighty-one (581) single-family residential lots over six phases at completion. This section will be the first phase to be completed. The lot widths are to be a minimum of forty (40) feet in width in accordance with the development agreement agreed upon on May 6, 2020. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Final Plat for Omega Ranch Phase 1 as it has met all the requirements of the Unified Development Code and applicable regulations. 31 Figure 1: Proposed Final Plat 32 Figure 1: Proposed Final Plat (Cont.) 33 Figure 1: Proposed Final Plat (Cont.) 34 Figure 1: Proposed Final Plat (Cont.) 35 Figure 2: Approved Preliminary Plat 36  PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY - OCTOBER 19, 2021 2801 Ranch Road 1869 - Liberty Hill AGENDA ITEM 4.h Discussion and recommendation on the final action of the Omega Ranch Phase 4 final plat being 16.121 acres out of the G. Fisk Survey Abstract 05. The property is generally located along the east right-of-way of Kaufman Loop, north of State Highway 29, and south of the Morningstar subdivision. 37  PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION October 19, 2021 ITEM: Discussion and recommendation on the final action of the Omega Ranch Phase 4 final plat being 16.121 acres out of the G. Fisk Survey Abstract 05. The property is generally located along the east right-of-way of Kaufman Loop, north of State Highway 29, and south of the Morningstar subdivision. OWNER: MA Omega Ranch, LLC AGENT: LANDDEV Consulting, LLC WILCO ID NO.: A 16.121-acre portion of R602227 ZONING: Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Discussion: The application under consideration was submitted on April 26, 2021. If approved, the final plat will yield a total of six lots over 16.121 acres. The lots include two lift station reserve lots and four open space, drainage, and recreational lots. The plat also includes a dedication 2,388 linear feet of new public streets over approximately 3.857 acres. Background: The Omega Ranch preliminary plat was approved on July 28, 2021 for a total of 147.39 acres with a total of approximately five hundred and eighty-one (581) single-family residential lots over six phases at completion. This section will be the first phase to be completed. The lot widths are to be a minimum of forty (40) feet in width in accordance with the development agreement agreed upon on May 6, 2020. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Final Plat for Omega Ranch Phase 1 as it has met all the requirements of the Unified Development Code and applicable regulations. 38 Figure 1: Proposed Final Plat 39 Figure 1: Proposed Final Plat (Cont.) 40 Figure 1: Proposed Final Plat (Cont.) 41 Figure 2: Approved Preliminary Plat 42