PZ 06-12-2013PLANNING AND ZONING MINITTES
d`ere 12, 2013
The Schez-tz Planning and 'Coning Commission convened on June l2, 2013 at the Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING iii Z®NING COMII~IISSI®N
David Richmond, Chairman
Ernie Evans, Vice-Chairman
Ken Greenwald
Bert Crawford, Jr.
Richard Braud
Michael Dahle
William Rumfelt, Alternate
Yolanda Suarez, Alternate
CITY STAFF
Brian James, Executive Director Development
Michelle Sanchez, Director Development Services
Larry Busch, Jr., Engineer in Training
Patti White, Admin. Asst. Development Services
C®IVIII~IISSI®NEI2S ABSENT ®THERS PRESICNT
Christian Glombilc Jeff Bailey, Bailey Commercial LLC
Roger Gunder~nan, MBC Engineers
Tz•ey Jacobson, Golden Sieves Cohen & Gordon
Jay Narayana, Gateway Planning Group, Inc.
1. CALI, T® ®RDERCR®LI. CALL/INTR®DUC'TION ®F NICWLY APP®INTED
IVIEIVIBERS
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
2. C®NSENT AGENDA
There was nothing on Consent Agenda.
3. INTR®DUCTI®N ®F NEWLY APP®INTED 1-/IEII~IBERS
Mr. Richmond recognized City Secretazy, Brenda Dennis, who administered the Oath of Office to
David Richmond, Richard Braud, William Rumfelt and Yolanda Suarez. Mr. Richmond offered
congratulations to Commissioners, who were appointed and re-appointed.
Mr. Richmond stated that in Mr. Glombik's absence, he recognized Mr. Rumfelt to be seated as a
voting member.
4. IIEARING ®F RESIDENTS
o Both Maggie Titterington and Jeff Bailey had signed up to speak at Hearing of Residents, but
stated they would speak at the public hearings later. Therefore, no one spoke.
5. PUBLIC IIEAI2ING
A. ZC2013-006
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Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request to rezone approximately 2.668 acres of
land from General Business District (GB} to Planned Development District {PDD). The property is
more specifically described as Lot 6, Bloek 1, of the Hubertus Retail Subdivision as recorded in
Document #200806006465, plat records, Corral County, Schertz, Texas generally located at the
southwest corner of FM -1103 and IH 35.
Mr. Dahle stated that he has a conflict of interest with this item and would recuse himself.
Mr. Richmond recognized Ms. Suarez to be seated as a voting member for Item SA.
Ms. Sanchez presented the item by stating that the applicant is proposing to rezone
approximately 2.668± acres of land generally located at the southwest corner of FM 1103 and IH
35 from General Business District {GB} to Planned Development District (PDD).
Ten {10} public hearing notices were mailed to surrounding property owners on May 31, 2013 with
a public hearing notice to be published in "The Daily Commer^cial Recor°dei•" and the "Her°ald"
prior to the City Council public hearing. Staff received two (2) responses in favor and one (1)
response in opposition of the proposed request.
The subject property is cuurcntly vacant and the applicant has indicated the desire to construct a
Mini-Storage/Public Warehouse facility with no less than 3.8% of the net leasable area of the
primary structure as leasable office spaces with entrances facing the exterior.
The proposed PDD will include a base zoning district of the current General Business District
(GB) and in addition will allow a mixed use Mini-Warehouse/Public Storage and Office Space to
develop on the site. The property will be developed in acca--dance with the UDC as amended,
except as outlined in the PDD. The PDD has outlined several standards that will waiver from the
UDC as they relate to Mini-Warehouse/Public Storage. The subject property is currently platted.
The Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) designates the subject property for Industrial/Business Parlc
which is defined in the Comprehensive Land Plan as areas for industrial uses; clusters of
technology and research and development campus; and educational institutions.
Impact of Infrastructure: The proposed zoning would have a minimal impact on the
existing and planned water and wastewater systems. In reviewing the Institute of
Transportation Engineers Trip Generation rate table Mini-Warehouse use will have a
minimal impact on the surrounding roadways because it generates far less trips per unit
than other retail uses permitted within the current GB zoning district.
* Im act of Public Facilities/Services: The proposed rezoning request should have a minimal
impact an public services, such as schools, fire, police, parks and sanitation services.
The rezoning request appears to have a minimal impact on the public infrastructure, facilities or
services. The proposed North Schertz Sector Plan (Gateway Plan) identifies the area as Highway
Cotn~nercial which provides for a mix of retail and commercial uses to take advantage of the
highway fron#age.
The PDD has allowed for variations from the UDC standards but many of those changes will
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exceed the current standards as follows:
• The site will provide 100% masonry building excluding windows and doors. The UDC
standard is 100% masonry on the front facade and 75% on all other sides.
® The proposed Mini-Storage will provide additional landscaping at the rear of the site
adjacent to the residential use to buffer any negative impacts.
• The project will incorporate a rainwater capture system.
® The site will meet or exceed the City's Iighting and glare standards.
Staff recommends approval based on a changed condition to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
reflected in the North Schertz Sector Plan (Gateway Plan) currently in process.
Jeff Bailey, Bailey Commercial, 5131 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, the Applicant, gave a
presentation with the following points:
• Introduction.
® Mini-Warehouse (past) with photos.
® Self Storage Today.
® Existing Self Storage Facilities.
• 3009 Self Storage.
• Proposed Project.
® Project Design.
• Front Facade -View from IH-35.
® Side View.
• Rear Facade.
® Site Plan.
• Developlnent Site.
• Land Use.
• Project is perfect land use.
+ Community Outreach.
• Requested Rezort.ing.
• PDD Rezoning.
® PDD Conditions.
® Landscape Plan
• Project Benefits.
• Summary.
Mr. Richmond opened the Public Hearing at 6:35 P.M.
• Maggie Titterington, President Schertz Chamber, 1730 Schertz Parkway, spoke on the addition
of another business that is needed.
Steve Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows Drive, spoke on drainage for this location.
• Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road, spoke on access being 2417 and if there is minimum
acreage on a PDD. Mr. Bailey answered that this facility is not 24/7. Ms. Sanchez stated that
the minimum acreage is 2 acres.
Mr. Richmond closed the Public 1-leaning at 6:40 P.M.
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Mr. Braud asked about the future site for a street Ms. Sanchez answered that it's a reservation for
a future roadway and if the street goes in, it will not affect this development. Mr. Braud asked
about the strip of pavement in front of the structure. Mr. Bailey answered that there is a private
driveway off the frontage road and his development will extend it along their frontage. Mr.
Rumfelt asked about access from FM 1103. Mr. Bailey answered that this property will have
primary access coming off FM 1103.
Discussion followed between the Staff, the Applicant and the Commission.
Mr. Braud moved to approve this agenda item and recommend approval to City Council. Mr.
Crawford seconded the motion. Vote was 7-0. Motion carried.
Mr. Dahle returned to the dais as a voting member and Commissioner Suarez returned to the
alternate position.
I3. ZC2013-008
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for a proposed street name change of
Enterprise Avenue to Schet•tz Parkway from the intersection of IH 35 frontage road extending
north to the intersection of Lookout Road.
Ms. Sanchez presented this item by stating that there was a policy establishment for street name
change guidelines adopted in May 1989 which established the requirement for Planning and
Zoning Commission to consider street name changes and recommend to City Council.
The City of Schertz is the Applicant. Twelve (12) public hearing notices were mailed to
surrounding property owners on May 31, 2013 advising them of the proposed street name change.
Staff received three responses of support for the proposed request. No other comments or phone
calls in support of or in opposition to this request have been received.
Enterprise Avenue is located on the north side of IH 35 and begins at the intersection of the IH 35
frontage road and extends north to the intersection of Lookout Road. The street bisects the city
limit boundaries of Schertz and the City of Selma and provides access to several businesses. This
thoroughfare is designed as a sixty foot (60') collector that carries traffic from Schertz Parkway
and the II-I 35 frontage road to both the City of Selina residents and businesses and to various
businesses in the City of Schcrtz. Currently, there is one existing business that has an Enterprise
Avenue address and is located in the City of Selina.
As path of those guidelines City staff has consulted with the Police Department, Fire Department,
EMS and Bexar Metro 911 concerning the street name change and all comments and
recommendations are attached for your review in your packet.
The City of Schertz has been working with the City of Selma to coordinate this street name change
and an interlocal agreement has been drafted regarding the road name change.
Staff recoznznends approval of the street name change.
Mr. Richmond opened the public hearing at 7:02 P.M.
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Robert Broclunan, 1(}00 Elbel Raad, asked in which county is this located. Ms. Sanchez
answered Guadalupe County.
Mr. Richmond closed the public hearing at 7:05 P.M.
Mr. Evans commented that he dislikes streets that go all the way through and have more than one
name. Mr. Dahle agreed.
Mr. Greenwald moved to accept the item as presented and recommend approval to City Council.
Mr. Dahle seconded the motion. Vote was 7-0. Motion carried.
C. ZC2013~{109
Fold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for a proposed street name change of
Lookout Road to Old Selma Road from the intersection of Enterprise Avenue extending east to the
intersection ofTri-County Parkway.
Mr. Richmond stated that this item is correctly numbered an the agenda, but has an incorrect
number in the packet and to snake a note of tl~e correction.
Ms. Sanchez presented this item by stating that the City of Schertz is the Applicant on this item.
T'en (10} public hearing notices were mailed to surrounding property owners on May 31, 2013
advising them of the proposed street name change. Staff received three responses opposed to the
proposed request. No other comments or phone calls in support of or opposition to this request
have been received.
Lookout Raad is located on the north side of 1H 35 and begins at the intersection of Laakout Road
and Tri-County Parkway and extends west through four jurisdictional city limits; Schertz, Selma,
Live Oak and San Antonio. In Schertz, Lookout Road is a sixty foot (60'} collector that carries
traffic from FM 3009 through the Tri-County Business Park to the intersection of Lookout Road
and Enterprise Avenue, and serves as a thoroughfare to various businesses in Schertz. Currently,
there are several Schertz properties that have addresses assigned along Lookout Road; however,
those properties are undeveloped. The City of Schertz has been working with the City of Selma to
coordinate this street name change, and an interlocal agreement has been drafted which will allow
each City to change the name of the street. As a result, Lookout Road would become Old Selma
Road from the intersection of Tri-County Parkway and extend west to the City limits of Selma.
The City of Selma is presenting this same name change proposal to their Planning and Zoning
Commission on June 2~1, 2013, and it will 6e presented to their City Council on July 11, 2013.
As part of these guidelines City staff has consulted with the Police Department, Fire Department,
EMS and Bexar Metro 911 concerning the street name change and all comments and
recommendations are attached for your review in your packet.
Staff recommends approval of the street name change.
Mr. Richmond opened the public hearing at 7:09 P.M.
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No one spoke. Mr. Richmond closed the public hearing at 7:10 P.M.
Mr. Crawford asked about the 3 apposing comments, and Ms. Sanchez read the 3 comments
received. Mr. Evans asked about the motivation to change this sheet name. Ms. Sanchez stated
that we are working in cooperation with the City of Selma, and they are requesting our support in
changing the street name.
Discussion followed between the Staff and the Commission.
Mr. Dahle moved to table this item for future consideration. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion.
Discussion was called. Mr. Braud stated that unless Lookout Road is changed from Loop 1604 to
Tri County Parkway as one name he would not vote for this item. Vote was 7-0. Motion carried.
D. Hold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation to City Council to amend the
Comprehensive Land Plan associated with the North and South Schertz Sector Plan; and the
Historic Downtown Schertz Plan {Gateway Plan).
Mr. James presented by stating that this ite~t~ is to adopt the Gateway Plan as part of the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The NorthlSouth and Downtown land use sections are included in
the Future Land Use Plan in chapter ~ of the Comprehensive Plan. State law stipulates that the
basis far making land use decisions should be the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Gateway
Plan lays out drainage issues based on public input necessitating changes to the Unified
Development Cade.
Mr. James also noted that there are some areas which are inconsistently designated and have been
developed outside the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Areas such as Old Wiederstein Road which
still is designated industrial but has been developed as residential will need to be redesignated at a
later date.
Staff recommends approval to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to include the North
Schertz Sector Plan, South Schertz Sector Plan, and the Historic Downtown Schertz Plan by
reference.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is malting a recommendation to City Council on the
proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. In considering action on an
amendment, the Commission should consider the criteria within UDC, Section 21.4.6 D.
Mr. Richmond opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 P.1VI.
g Steve Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows Drive, spoke on Crescent Bend Nature Park and the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Mr. Richmond closed the Public Hearing at 7:39 P.M.
Discussion followed between Staff and the Commission.
Mr. Dahle moved to approve the item as presented with one revision that Crescent Bend Nature
Park be included in the rnap as Parks /Open Space, and recommend approval to City Council. Mr.
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Crawford seconded the motion. Vote was 7-0. Motion carried.
E. Hold a public hearing, consider, and make a recommendation to the City Council to amend the
Unified Development Code (UDC} associated with the North and South Schertz Sector Plan;
and the Historic Downtown Schertz Plan {Gateway Plan}.
Mr. James presented this item by stating that now that the Commission has made the
recommendation to City Council to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, the first step to
implement the plan is to adopt the changes to the Unified Development Code zoning categories.
Staff recommends approval of the amendments to the UDC to include the recommended proposed
changes to reflect. the updated character zone designations in the North and South Schertz Sector
Plan.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is malting a recommendation to City Council on the
proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code. In considering action on an amendment,
the Commission should consider the criteria within UDC, Section 21.4.7 D.
Mr. Evans asked if the Commission would see page by page on what will be done. Mr. James
answered that Staff had not done that in the past.
Public Hearing opened at 8:I S P.M.
® Steve Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows Drive, spoke on the Unified Development Code
recommendations.
® Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel, spoke on the Downtown Sector Plan.
Mr. Richmond closed the Public Hearing at 8:20 P.M.
Discussion followed between Staff and the Commission.
Mr. Greenwald moved to table this item for future presentation. Mr. Crawford seconded the
anotion. Vote was 7-0. Motion carried.
b. 12E~UI~STS ANI~ AT~AI®U~1C~11'IEl®1TS
A. iequests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
• None
13. Requests by Commis§ioners to Staff for information.
~ Mr. Richmond asked about APA Conference information. Ms. Sanchez stated that
when we receive the information, Staff will pass it along to the Commission.
C. Announcements by Commissioners.
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