PZ 04-25-2012PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
April 25, 2012
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on April 25, 2012 at b:00 p.m. at the Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COlVI1VIISSION
David Ricl~mond, Chair-rnan
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
Ken Greenwald
Bert Crawford, Jr.
Jake Jacobs
Christian Glombik
Richard Braud
Gordon Rae, Alterate
Michael Dahle, Alternate
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
CI'T'Y STAFF
Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services
Lesa Wood, Planner [
Misty Nichols, Senior Planner
Brian James, Executive Director of Development
Larry Busch, Jr., E.LT.
OTHERS PRESENT
Brian Crowell, Briones Engineering
David Earl, Earl and Associates
Perry Blanton, Cypress Point
John Keck, La Salle Partners, Ltd.
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. and everyone stood far a moment in silence for
Mayor Baldwin.
SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF REQUIRED
No action required.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Steve Layton, 12311 Lost Meadows Drive, gave a brief presentation to explain his evaluation of tlae flood
study area of Laura Height, Ivy Estates and Hunter Estates.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Minutes for March 28, 2012.
After the reading of the Consent Agenda, IVIr. Jacobs moved to approve the item. Mr. Crawford seconded
the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A. PC2012-OI6
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request 6y Laura Heights Estates, L.P.IHariy
Hausman far approval of a preliminary residential replat fog' a portion of Laura }-(eights Estates,
Unit 4 subdivision and a preliminary plat for Ivy Estates Subdivision, The property consists of
approximately 0.310E acre tract out of Laura Heights, Unit 4, recorded in Volume 9625, Pages 122-
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123 deed & plat records, Bexar County, City of Schertz, Texas and a 35.$I90f acre tract of land
out of the remaining portion of an originally called 153.65 acre tract as recorded in volume 2627,
page 140 deed records, Bexar County, Texas and is generally located approximately 764 feet south
of Leslie Heights intersecting with Hallie Heights. The property is zoned Residential Agricultural
(~)-
Public Hearing opened at 6:04 pm.
Ms. Sanchez explained that this item considers a request a preliminary residential replat for Laura Heights
Estates and a preliminary plat for Ivy Estates Subdivision, property consisting of approximately 0.310 acre
tract out of Laura Heights, Unit 4 and 35.8190 acre tract of land, creating 30 residential lots with a minimum
lot size of 21,780 square feet. The Future Land Use Plan designates this property as Air Installation
Compatible Use Zone {AICUZ}. The site is zoned Single Family ResidentiallAgriculture (RA) and is
generally located east of Graytown Road. City Council approved a development agreement { 12-R-27)
between the City of Schertz and the Developer of Hold'Em Investments, LLC and The Reserve at Schertz,
LLC on April 17, 2012 for the purpose of establishing two points of access and a temporary construction
roadway for the development of Hunter Estates and Ivy Estates Subdivision. The local street Laura Bluff will
be constructed within the Hunter Estates Subdivision and connect to Ivy Flower in the Ivy Estates Subdivision
and will ultimately feed to the Laura Heights Estates Subdivision. This connection will provide unproved
traffic flows for both the residents and emergency services. The agreement includes a temporary construction
connector access roadway over the 30' construction entrance easement through the adjacent property to ensure
that all constructiona•elated vehicles da not access the Laura Heights Subdivision. She commented on the
public services, public improvements, parks, tree mitigation and the master thoroughfare plan.
Mr. Richmond recognized the following to speak:
• David Earl, Earl and Associates, explained the agreement, two points of access and compliance with
the Unified Development Code (UDC). He commented on the maintenance to the streets in Laura
Heights and the temporary construction roadway.
Public Hearing closed at b:25 pm.
Mr. Richmond expressed concerns on the time table of 270 days for tlae road construction and. the ability to
obtain a building pennit and certificate of occupancy. He commented that the agreement does not address
homes being completed before the road construction is complete.
Mr. Earl responded by explaining the bonding requirements far streets to ensure that the streets are built.
Mr. Evans commented on the UDC requirements of two points of access for all subdivision.
Ms. Sanchez explained the recording of the final plat and that building permits would be issued but would not
be executed until the second access is completed.
Mr. James explained that there may be occupancy of homes in Hunter Estates before the construction of the
~•aad.
Mr. Evans expressed his concera~s with the consolidation of tl~e Laura 1-Ieights replat and Ivy Estates
preliminary plat.
Discussion followed between the applicant, staff and Commission on the drainage.
Mr. Braud moved to approve this item. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote was 611 with Mr, Evans
voting nay. Motion carried.
G. ITI;1ViS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
~.. PC20I0-042
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat with a waiver to the Unified
Development Code, Subdivision Regulations, Section 2 l .4.G 3 - "No building per°nait shall be
i°eleased until all public inapt^ove~a~ents within the develop~~rent have been accepted by the City. "for
Cypress Point Subdivision Unit 1, consisting of 31.576 acre tract of land out of the C.M. Gahagan
Jr. Suevey No. 258, Abstract No l42 Guadalupe Cotmty Texas and Abstract 182, Comal Couirty
Texas. This property is generally located near the intersection of IH 35 and Eckhardt Road
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(Formerly known as Tanglewood Park) and is zoned GB and R-7.
Ms. Sanchez explained that this item considers a final plat approved in 2001 on this site for the subdivision
known as Tanglewood Park. Construction began on the infrastructure but was not completed and worked
stopped for about 7 years, The project was rezoned to General Business, R-7 for Units 1 and 2 and R-6 for
Units 3 and 4 of what is currently Cypress Point Subdivision on July 6, 2010. The final plat was approved on
October 27, 2010 and construction began again with a new street and lot layout. The infrastructure for the
subdivision is mostly complete except for Eckhardt Road and the waterline that runs along the perimeter of
the property. The applicant is requesting a waiver to the subdivision ordinance is to allow the plat to be filed
and building permits issued with the condition that they agree to complete within a set time period. Staff
recommends approval for a waiver with the condition that die developer enter into a subdivision agreement
providing surety and a set time frame such as two years for completion of the public improvements which
would allow the plat to be filed and building permits to be issued.
Mr. Evans asked why the request, what is the hardship and suggested time frame.
Mr. Blanton explained some of the reasons being improvements to Eckhardt Road and waterline construction.
Mr. James explained that the agreement is in the best interest of the City and the Developer. This would allow
the City to work with the Developer to establish the required improvements.
Discussion followed between the applicant, City staff and the Commission on the construction of the street
and time frame far the waiver.
Mr. Crawford moved to approve this item with a waive~• for a two year time frame. Mr. Greenwald seconded
the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
B. PC2012-022
Consider and act upon a request of a final plat of Hunter Estates Subdivision, consisting of
24.269+ acres of land containing 30 buildable residential lots located east of Graytown Road.
This property is currently zoned Residential Agriculture (RA}.
Ms. Sanchez explained that this item considers the request for a final plat for Hunter Estates Subdivision,
consisting of 24.269 acres of land awned by The Reserve at Schertz, LLC, creating 30 residential Lots with a
minimum lot size of 21,7$0 square feet. The Future Land tJse Plan designates this property as Air Installation
Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ)e The site is zoned Single Family Residential/Agriculture (RA) and is
generally located east of Graytown Road. City Council approved a development agreement (12-R-27)
between the City of Schertz and. the Developer of Hold'Em Investments, LLC and The Reserve at Schertz,
LLC on April 17, 2012 for the purpose of establishing two points of access and a temporary construction
roadway for the development of HLmter Estates and Ivy Estates Subdivision. The local street Laura Bluff will
be constructed within the Hunter Estates Subdivision and connect to Ivy Flower in the Ivy Estates Subdivision
and will ultimately feed to the Laura Heights Estates Subdivision. This connection will provide improved
traffic flows for both the residents and emergency services. The agreement includes a temporary constt~tction
connecto~° access roadway over the 30' construction entrance easement through the adjacent property to enstu•e
that all construction-related vehicles do not access the Laura Heights Subdivision. She explained the
background in the project from the Plam7ing and Zoning preliminary plat disapproval, appeal of the Planning
and Zoning Commission decision to the City Council, to the City Counci] approved development agreement.
The applicant is providing a dedication for the 86' Right-of--way as identified on the Master
Thoroughfare Plan {MTP} and landscape buffers for the proposed Lazar Parkway; the alignment has been
adjusted based on an agreement with the Interim City Engineer, Director of Development Services and
City Management.
Mr. Glombik moved to approve this item. Mr. Crawford seconded the motion. Vote was bll with Mr. Evans
voting nay. Motion ca~~°ied.
7. REQUESTS AIoID ANNDUNCEIVI[EN'1='S
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A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
Request for workshop/training with the City Engineer on drainages (Dahle)
I3. Requests by Commissioners to Staff for information.
No requests.
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C. Announcements by Commissioners
® City and community events attended and to be attended
® Continuing education events attended and to be attended
Mr. Dahle announced that his daughter Anneka was selected to represent the United States in the 201.2
European Open Junior Competition -Junior Agility.
Mr. Greenwald announced he attended the f.ions Club Casino event and it was great fitn! He commented on
the attendance at the public meeting for a proposal of a landfill over the Wilcox Agtufer.
D. Announcements by City Staff.
® City and community events attended and to be attended.
~ NEW SITE PLAN A,PPI.,ICATIOIOiS: There were no site plans submitted to the
Planning and Zoning Division between March 23, 2012 and April I9, 2012.
Ms. Sanchez gave a brief update on the following:
® Doggie Dash on May 5, 2012.
AD.1O€TRNMENT ®F THE REGt1I.AR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
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Chaii-~nan, Planning and Zoning Commission
Recording Secretary, City of Schet'tz
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