PZ 04-23-2014PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
April 23, 2014
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on April 23, 2014 at the Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
David Richmond, Chairman
Ken Greenwald
Bert Crawford, Jr.
Richard Brand
Michael Dahle
Yolanda Suarez, Alternate
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Ernie Evans, Vice - Chairman
Christian Glombik
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CITY STAFF
Brian James, Executive Director Development
Michelle Sanchez, Director Development Services
Lesa Wood, Senior Planner
Patti White, Executive Asst. Development
OTHERS PRESENT
Keith Sanders
Michele Haussmann, Land Use Solutions
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M.
Mr. Richmond seated Ms. Suarez as a voting member for Mr. Evans.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
® No one spoke.
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A. Minutes for March 26, 2014 Regular Meeting
Mr. Crawford moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Mr. Dahle seconded the motion. Vote
was 6 -0. Motion carried.
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A. PC2014 -017
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request by Keith Sanders for approval of a
vacate and final replat of the Sanders Subdivision. The property consists of approximately
16 acres and is more specifically described as a portion of the G. Malpaz Survey No. 67,
Abstract 221, City of Schertz; Guadalupe County, Texas; generally located at 200 FM 3009.
Ms. Wood presented this item by stating that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a
preliminary plat for the Sanders Subdivision on February 12, 2014. A request for waiver related to
the dedication and construction of the proposed realignment of FM 3009 was considered and
granted as part of the preliminary plat. The purpose of this vacate and final replat is to vacate the
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existing plat (12.386 acres) and final replat an approximately 16 acre tract of land. The subject
property contains an existing mini - warehouse and RV Storage facility located on FM 3009 north of
the intersection of FM 3009 and FM 78; specifically located at 200 FM 3009. Staff recommends
approval of the vacate and final replat.
Mr. Sanders had no comment. Mr. Richmond opened the Public Hearing at 6:10 P.M.
There being no one to speak, Mr. Richmond closed the Public Hearing at 6:11 P.M.
Mr. Greenwald stated that on the agenda the item notes PC2014 -017 and the staff report notes
2017. Ms. Wood stated that this was a typo and it should be 2014. Mr. Greenwald asked about
sidewalks being required. Ms. Wood stated that yes, if doing a site plan, then yes, he would be
required to have sidewalks.
Mr. Dahle moved to approve this item as presented. Ms. Suarez seconded the motion. Vote was
6 -0. Motion carried.
B. ZC2014 -007
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request to rezone approximately 3 acres of
land in the Verde Enterprise Business Park Planned Unit Development (PUD) Ordinance 07-
S-14A to Planned Development District (PDD). The property is specifically Unit 1 of the
Verde Enterprise Business Park and generally located on the corner of Interstate highway
35 and Mid- Cities in the City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas.
Ms. Wood presented this item by stating that the applicant is proposing to rezone approximately 3
acres of land in the Verde Enterprise Business Park Planned Unit Development (PUD) Ordinance
07 -S -14A to Planned Development District (PDD). The Verde Enterprise Business Park PUD
Ordinance 07 -S -14A was approved by City Council on March 6, 2007 to allow a mix of
commercial and industrial uses. The request is to develop Unit I in accordance with the existing
PUD Ordinance 07 -S -14A with the exception to the building setback adjacent to property located
outside that is commercial or industrial. The subject property is an approximately 3 acre tract of
land that is located at the intersection of Mid- Cities and the 11135 Frontage road. The property is
currently undeveloped. The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property generally to
modify the development standards to change the setbacks for buildings from a perimeter lot line on
property outside of the PUD from 50' to 20'. Staff recommends approval of the zoning request.
Ms. Haussmann, representing the Applicant, gave a presentation by stating the following points:
a No residential in the area
• Adjacent land use is commercial /industrial
• Typical building setback between commercial and commercial /industrial = 0 feet
• Proposed building setback of 20 feet significantly more than 0 feet
• GCR Tire Center property is not subject to the 50 foot setback requirement
• In conclusion, City Staff recommends approval, no opposition, and support from owner
and developer of Verde Enterprise Business Park.
Mr. Richmond opened the Public Hearing at 6:18 P.M.
® Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road, asked if a variance is required. Ms. Wood stated that
setbacks are a portion of zoning and a variance is not required.
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Mr. Richmond closed the Public Hearing at 6.20 P.M.
Mr. Dahle asked why we are approving with a PDD instead of amending the original PUD
document. Ms. Wood stated that a PUD is adopted by ordinance and since a change is being made
to an ordinance, anew ordinance will need to be adopted.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve this item as presented with the setback change. Mr. Dahle
seconded the motion. Vote was 6 -0. Motion carried.
6, REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on i Zoning Agenda.
Mr. Richmond stated that he would like to request John Bierschwale and City Staff, and
also invite SARA to .discuss concerns regarding sewer vs. septic as a discussion item,
Mr. lames states yes, they would be invited.
Mr. Richmond stated that he would like to have a discussion on Specific Use Permits to
understand past requirements and how we need to change the UDC. Mr. James stated
that the City Attorney has been asked for a training session on a series of topics for
overview and discussion.
None
C Announcements by Commissioners,
0 None.
D� Announcements by City Staff.
Mr. lames stated that as a follow up from the last meeting about floating guide wine
casements, NBU said they are happy to meet with Staff at their location and can give an
update to the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT OF'TIdE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 6:28 P.M.
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission Regarding Secretary, City ofSahertz
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