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Agenda Item 4A- Minutes PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES August 22, 2012 The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on August 22, 2012 at 6:02 P.M. at the Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSIONCITY STAFF David Richmond, Chairman Brian James, Executive Director of Development Bert Crawford, Jr. Misty Nichols, Senior Planner Ernie Evans Patti White, Admin. Asst. Development Services Christian Glombik Ken Greenwald Richard Braud Gordon Rae, Alternate Michael Dahle, Alternate COMMISSIONERS ABSENTOTHERS PRESENT Jake Jacobs Steve Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows 1.CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. 2.SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF REQUIRED Mr. Rae was seated as a voting member. 3.HEARING OF RESIDENTS Steve Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows Drive, presented a slide study on flooding in the Cibolo Creek portion of Schertz. Ms. Nichols requested that a copy be given to her for distribution to Brian James and Michelle Sanchez. 4.CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes for July 11, 2012 and July 25, 2012. Mr. Crawford requested to pull Item B of the Consent Agenda to consider it separately with more discussion. With regarding to Item A of the Consent Agenda, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the consent item. Mr. Braud seconded the motion. Vote was 7-0. Motion carried. B. PC2012-035 Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of City of Schertz Municipal Complex Subdivision consisting of 52.640 acres, located at Schertz Parkway and Live Oak Road. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission August 22, 2012 1 of 3 Page Ms. Nichols explained that the portion of the property for the location of the Animal Shelter will be located behind the retail shops. This is for a final plat on Lot 1 only. Mr. Crawford moved to approve the consent item. Mr. Braud seconded the motion. Vote was 7-0. Motion carried. 5.REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: A.Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda. None B.Requests by Commissioners to staff for information. Mr. Greenwald asked about the Economic Development Corporation presentation to Council for the strip center at FM 3009 and FM 78. Mr. James stated that the owner of the property is working with EDC to prepare Phase 2, and a challenge is the parking spaces for the property. Mr. James mentioned that Council approved a development agreement for Phase 2 nd and Staff has not looked at the 2 phase yet. Mr. Dahle asked about the Merritt Lakeside driveway. Mr. James stated that the developer was sent an email and confirmed that the driveway is an exit only. Mr. James will confirm that information. Mr. Dahle asked about the Fairhaven Ordinance. Mr. James stated that the city attorney is working on the Ordinance, which is more complicated than originally thought. The changes will impact the building codes and the UDC. Mr. James stated that in approximately 2 meetings from now, Commission should have a draft copy and then they will be able to schedule stakeholder meetings. Mr. James mentioned that staff is looking at the UDC regarding changes and how they apply. Mr. Greenwald stated that the American Concrete Institute has charts referencing drying times and are very specific. Staff might need to look at that as a possibility for information. Mr. James mentioned that the City may recommend requesting a grading plan for the lot at the time of Certificate of Occupancy. Mr. Dahle stated that he is looking forward to seeing the drainage Ordinances. Mr. Richmond requested that when we look at the entry/exit sign for Merritt Lakeside, to have staff check the minutes of previous meetings if the issue was mentioned and information requested to TXDOT. C.Announcements by Commissioners. City and community events attended and to be attended Continuing education events attended and to be attended Mr. Dahle noted that Mr. Crawford, Mr. Braud and he attended the AACOG workshop last week. D.Announcements by City staff. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission August 22, 2012 2 of 3 Page Ms. Nichols gave an update on the APA Conference status, with plans being finalized the next week. Mr. James gave an update on the Volunteer Fair, which be held on 9/17 from 6pm to 8pm at the Civic Center. Each board and commission will have a table to discuss with the public ideas to get people interested in volunteering and to increase awareness. 6.ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING The meeting adjourned at 6:37 P.M. ___________________________________ ________________________________ Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission Recording Secretary, City of Schertz Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission August 22, 2012 3 of 3 Page