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PZ 01-25-2012PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES January 25, 2012 The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on January 25, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION David Richmond, Chairman Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman Ken Greenwald Bert Crawford, Jr. Jake Jacobs Richard Braud Christian Glombik Michael Dahle,Alternate CITY STAFF Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services Lesa Wood, Planner I Misty Nichols, Senior Planner John Kessel, City Manager Michael Spain, City Attorney COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT Gordon Rae, Alternate Sammy Flores, Don McCrary and Associates George Weron, KFW Engineers 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. 2. SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF REQUHtED No action taken. 3. HEARING OF RESIDENTS No citizen comments. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Minutes for January 3, 2012 and January 11, 2012. After the reading of the Consent Agenda, Mr. Richmond requested a change to the January 11, 2012 minutes. Mr. Jacobs moved to approve the consent agenda with a change to the January 11, 2012 minutes as follows: change "wide street" to "right-of--way" in the motion for Item 6A, Hunter Estates. Mr. Crawford seconded the motion. Vote was 6 ayes with Mr. Greenwald abstaining for the January 3, 2012 minutes. Vote was unanimous for the January 11, 2012 minutes. Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: A. PC2011-056 Tri-County Veterinarian Subdivision - Replat Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request of a subdivision replat Tri-County Veterinarian Subdivision, consisting of 2.67+ acres of land out of the Toribio Herrera Survey No. 68, Abstract No. 205, and the Gearge M. Dolson Survey No. 96, City of Schertz, Comal County, also known as 6995 Tri-County Parkway. This property is currently zoned General Business-2 (GB- 2). Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission January 25, 2012 Page 1 of 4 Public Hearing opened at 6:04 pm. Ms. Sanchez explained that this item considers replatting Tri County Veterinarian Clinic, 2.67+ acres of land into two buildable lots owned by Dr. Lee Ward, generally located at the corner of Tri-County Parkway and FM 3009; also known as 6995 Tri-County Parkway. The property is zoned General Business-2 (GB-2) and contains one existing building, a veterinary clinic. The subject properties lack sufficient frontage to meet the driveway spacing requirements on FM 3009; therefore, access for the properties will remain off of Tri-County Parkway. The proposed lots meet the minimum size required by the governing zoning district. The future land use plan identified this area as an Industrial Business Park. The being no one to speak, the public hearing closed at 6:08 pm. After a short discussion between Commission, Staff and the Applicant related to access, Mr. Braud moved to approve this item. Mr. Crawford seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried. 6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION: A. PC2011-049 Willow Grove Estates-Master Plan Consider and act upon a request for a master plan of the Willow Grove Estates Subdivision, a 30.061 acre tract of land generally located at the southwest corner of Schaefer Road and FM 1518, in the J. Leal D. Survey No. 79, Abstract 424, County Block 5058, Bexar County, Schertz, Texas. This property is currently zoned Single-Family Residential (R-6) and General Business (GB). Ms. Sanchez explained that this item considers a master plan for Willow Grove Estates consisting of 30.06E acres of land owned by Fred Development, LLC creating 79 residential lots in 2 phases with a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet (overa112.80 dwelling units per acre). The Future Land Use Plan designates this property for Mixed Uses; this site is zoned R-6 and GB. The property is generally located at the southwest corner of Schaefer Road and FM 1518 in Bexar County, Schertz, Texas. Development of this area will be adjacent to Willow Grove Subdivision to the south and west. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Master Plan of Willow Grove Subdivision on October 12, 2011. Staff suggests that a condition should be placed on the plat to ensure that the subject property has two (2) points of access at all times. Mr. Evans commented on a discrepancy in the acreage of the parkland. Mr. Weron responded that the application will be updated to reflect the correct parkland acreage. Mr. Jacobs expressed concern with the park located on FM 1518, and asked if an alternate location has been considered. Mr. Weron explained that the park located on FM1518 will be fenced but it is more for beautification of the entrance, and there is a park located further into the subdivision to accommodate the residents. Mr. Kesel explained that staff had the same concerns with children playing so close to a busy street. Staff met with the Engineer and they have changed their development plans to an interior more centrally located facility. He encouraged the Commission to continue looking for those kind of quality of life improvements. Mr. Crawford expressed concern with the visibility at the entrance when FM 1518 is widened. Mr. Kesel explained that the City has standards related to the visibility triangle. Mr. Jacobs moved to approve this item with the condition that two (2) points of access be maintained at all times. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried. B PC2011-050 Willow Grove Estates, Unit 1-Preliminary Plat Consider and act upon a request for a preliminary plat for Unit 1 of the Willow Grove Estates Subdivision, a 16.25E acre tract of land containing 38 residential lots generally located at the southwest corner of Schaefer Road and FM 1518, in the J. Leal D. Survey No. 79, Abstract 424, County Block 5058, Bexar County, Schertz, Texas. This property is currently zoned Single-Family Residential (R-6) and General Business (GB). Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission January 25, 2012 Page 2 of 4 Ms. Sanchez explained that this item considers platting Willow Grove Estates, Unit 1, 16.251 acres of land owned by Fred Development, LLC creating 39 residential lots with a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet (2.55 dwelling units per acre). The Future Land Use Plan designates this property for Mixed Uses; this site is zoned R-6 and GB. The property is generally located at the southwest corner of Schaefer Road and FM 1518 in Bexar County, Schertz, Texas. Development of this area will be adjacent to Willow Grove Subdivision to the south and west. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Willow Grove Subdivision Unit 1 on December 14, 2011. Staff suggests that a condition should be placed on the plat to ensure that the subject property has two (2) points of access at all times. Mr. Richmond requested that the location map be updated to include the new City boundaries. He expressed concern with the inner-connectivity between Willow Grove Subdivision and Willow Grove Estates. Ms. Sanchez explained that, based on a discussion between staff, Public Works will require the two (2) points before final construction acceptance. Mr. Richmond pointed out that the median appears to encroach the 20' right-of--way dedication and could be a problem in the future. Mr. Weron responded that the median would be moved out of the 20' right-of--way dedication. Mr. Evans commented on his concern for the lot size of Block 4, Lot 8. Mr. Weron responded that the lots are designed oversize for the zoning district. Mr. Kesel explained that each lot came in twenty feet (20') wider that the minimum required within the zoning district. Staff was happy with the larger lots and would like more developers to create larger lots. Mr. Braud asked if both Willow Grove Estates and Willow Grove Subdivision have the same owner. Ms. Sanchez confirmed that both subdivisions have the same owner. Mr. Greenwald moved to approve this item with the condition that two (2) points of access be maintained at all times. Mr. Jacobs seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried. 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION: A. Called under Section 551.071 Texas Government Code Litigation, pending or contemplated litigation; Section 551.072 Texas Government Code -Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property, or real estate. Chairman Richmond adjourned into Executive session at 6:50 pm. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION: B. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session. The regular session was reconvened at 7:40 pm. No action taken as a result of the Executive Session. 8. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda. No requests. B. Requests by Commissioners to Staff for information. Information related to decel lanes on FM3009 at Merritt Lakeside Village Apartments. (K. Greenwald) Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission January 25, 2012 Page 3 of 4 C. Announcements by Commissioners City and community events attended and to be attended Continuing education events attended and to be attended Mr. Richmond commented that the SCUCISD report provided during the January 11`i' meeting was good information, and he would like more information on future locations of schools. D. Announcements by City Staff. City and community events attended and to be attended. NEW SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS: No site plan applications were submitted to the Planning and Zoning Division between January 4, 2012 and January 19, 2012. 9. Ms. Sanchez gave a brief update on the following: • Quarterly report provided. • Next Commission meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2012. • No site plans were submitted between January 4th and January 19`t'. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING The meeting adjourned at 7:44 P.M. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission l.~c~ Recording Secretary, City of Schertz Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission January 25, 2012 Page 4 of 4