PZ 9-14-2016PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
September 14, 2016
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on September 14, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
Bert Crawford, Jr.
Ken Greenwald
Michael Dahle
Christian Glombik
Richard Braud
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
David Richmond, Chairman
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CITY STAFF .
Brian James, Executive Director of Development
Tiffany Danhof, Executive Administrative Assistant
Bryce Cox, Senior Planner
Emily Grobe, Planner
Channary Gould, Planner
Daniel Santee, City Attorney
OTHERS PRESENT
Andy Dentman, Foresight Group, Inc.
Patrick Christensen, Attorney
Sergio Castilla, Owner
Frank G. Hill, Gary Hill Engineering LLC
Mr. called the meeting to order at 6:02P.M.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS:
Mr. Brachman — 1000 Elbel — Question on location for agenda item 5A. It was unclear to
where it's located.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mr. Dahle requested to hear each consent agenda separately.
A. PC2016 -015
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of Homestead Offsite Lift Station
Subdivision, an approximately 0.25 acre tract of land situated in the C.M. Gahagan Survey No.
258, Abstract No. 182, City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas, generally located on Schwab
Road 1,000 feet south of the intersection of Schwab Road and IH -35.
Mr. Dahle moved to approve this item with final map corrections. Mr. Greenwald seconded
the motion. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
B. PC2016 -016
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of Rhine Valley Unit 2, an
approximately 16 acre tract of land situated in the Miles S. Bennett Survey No. 75, Abstract
No. 61, County Block 5057, the Julian Diaz Survey No. 66, Abstract No. 187, County Block
5059, and the William Bracken Survey No. 74, Abstract No. 43, County Block 5056, City of
Schertz, Bexar County, Texas, generally located on Lower Seguin Road 3,000 feet east of the
intersection of Lower Seguin Road and FM 1518_
Mr. Crawford moved to approve this item. Mr. Dahle seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous. Motion carried.
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4. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. ZC2016 -009 Hold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation to City Council
about a request to rezone approximately 7.128 acres of land generally located directly
northwest of the intersection of FM 1103 and Old Wiederstein Road, from Single - Family
Residential / Agricultural, (R -A) to Neighborhood Services (NS). The property is specifically
described as 7.128 acres out of the Sigma Subdivision, Survey No. 98, Abstract No. 138,
Volume: 1696, Page:269 and Volume: 1474, Page: 960.
Emily Grobe, Planner, presented the proposed rezoning request. She explained that the
applicant is proposing to rezone approximately 7.128 acres of land from Single - Family
Residential / Agricultural, (R -A) to Neighborhood Services (NS). Thirty-three (33) public
hearing notices were mailed to surrounding property owners on September 1, 2016. At this
time two (2) responses in opposition have been received. Ms. Grobe indicated that based on
land use compatibility with the surrounding single - family residential the request to rezone to
Neighborhood Services (NS) is the most appropriate zoning district which is supported by the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and its goals and objectives. Staff recommends approval of the
rezone request.
Patrick Christensen,310 S. St. Mary's St. indicated that the site was being rezoned for a CVS
Pharmacy.
Mr. Evans opened the public hearing at 6:13 p.m.
With no one to speak the public hearing was closed at 6:14 p.m.
Mr. Braud asked questions about the house that is on the property.
Mr. Andy Dentman, Foresight Group, Inc. responded yes, there are tenants at this time but the
home will be demolished.
Mr. Dahle asked if there are plans for the tract.
Mr. Christensen commented that it would be a small shopping center
The commissioners had a brief discussion regarding sewer, Commercial/Resident property
setbacks, traffic, right of way designation, lighting issues, landscaping and zoning. .
The applicant and city staff responded to the questions and concerns from the Commission.
Ms. Grobe explained the buffering requirements around the property.
Mr. Christensen commented that he has been in contact with TXDOT. Traffic flow would be
split between the two areas Old Wiederstein and FM1103.
Mr. Cox explained that the right of way designation is reviewed with platting. The applicant
would be required to have approval with the City and TXDOT.
Ms. Grobe explained the lighting requirements and commented on correcting note number 27
prior to the City Council meeting.
Mr. Crawford moved to approve this item. Mr. Glombik seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous. Motion carried.
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5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
A. Waiver — On -Site Sewage Facility associated with PC2016 -039
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a waiver regarding on -site sewage facilities for
Lot 1, of the Castilla Subdivision, an approximately 12.356 acres of land generally located
8,320 feet west of FM1518. The property is specifically described as 12.356 acres out of the
S.B. Lewis Survey No. 317, Abstract No. 433, City of Schertz, Bexar County.
Emily Grobe, Planner, presented the proposed waiver and explained the location of the
request. She explained that the applicant is proposing to develop approximately 12.356 acres
of land into one (1) residential lot. The applicant is seeking approval of a waiver to install a
privately owned On -Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) on each lot. The subject property is currently
undeveloped, and is zoned Single — Family Residential / Agricultural (R -A). The applicant is
requesting a waiver to the required connection to a public waste water system to allow a
privately owned on -site sewage facility. The request for an on -site sewer facility is due to the
lengthy distance to the nearest sewer line connection and costs associated with building that
line. The waiver request has been reviewed with no objections by Public Works, Engineering
and Planning Departments. Staff recommends approval of the waiver based on the distance to
the sewer connection.
The commissioners and staff had a brief discussion.
Mr. Dahle moved to approve this item. Mr. Crawford seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous. Motion carried.
B. Waiver -Rough Proportionality on Roadway Construction Associated with PC2016 -039
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a waiver regarding Rough Proportionality on
roadway construction related to the proposed preliminary plat of the Castilla Subdivision, an
approximate 12.356 acre tract of land generally located 8,320 feet west of the intersection of
FM 1518. The property is specifically described as 12.356 acres out of the S.B. Lewis Survey
No. 317, Abstract No. 433, City of Schertz, Bexar County.
Emily Grobe, Planner, presented the proposed waiver request. She explained that the applicant
is proposing to preliminary plat approximately 12.356 acres into one (1) single family
residential lot. The subject property is generally located 8,320 feet west of the intersection of
FM 1518. The property is vacant and undeveloped. The applicant is seeking approval of a
waiver regarding the construction of public infrastructure. The proposed subdivision is located
at 11670 Ware Seguin Road. The City Engineer has reviewed the waiver request and found it
to be accurate and appropriate and has no objections to the request. Staff recommends
approval of the waiver request based on the calculations provided by the applicant for rough
proportionality.
Mr. Dahle questioned staff regarding the time line for implementation of roadway impact fees.
Mr. James responded that it should be approximately 3 months.
Mr. Brand moved to approve this item. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous. Motion carried.
C. PC2016 -039
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat, of the Castilla Subdivision,
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an approximately 12.356 acres of land generally located 8,320 feet west of FM1518. The
property is specifically described as 12.356 acres out of the S.B. Lewis Survey No. 317,
Abstract No. 433, City of Schertz, Bexar County.
Emily Grobe, Planner, presented the request. The applicant is proposing to preliminary plat
approximately 12.356 acres into one (1) lot. The subject property is zoned Single — Family
Residential / Agricultural, R -A. The subject property is generally located 8,320 feet west of the
intersection of FM 1518 and addressed as 11670 Ware Seguin Road. The proposed preliminary
plat is consistent with applicable requirements for the property, ordinances and regulations.
Staff recommends approval.
Mr. Evans asked questions related to the driveway crossing the 100 year floodplain at the front
of the property. Ms. Grobe commented that driveway access across the floodplain on the
property would be engineered in compliance with the UDC and would not create an impact on
the 100 year floodplain.
Mr. Glombik moved to approve this item. Mr. Crawford seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous. Motion carried.
REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
There were no requests.
B. Announcements by Commissioners
® CCAB Update
City and community events attended and to be attended
• Continuing education events attended and to be attended
Brian James explained the importance of the CCAB reports. The report is an monthly update
of activities for each Board and Commission
C. Announcements by City Staff.
City and community events attended and to be attended.
NEW SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS: The following new site plan application was
submitted to the Planning Division between August 22, 2016 and September 9, 2016.
1. ARG Holdings Building (Lot 33, Block 2 of the Windy Meadows Subdivision)
Site Plan — proposed pediatric rehabilitation facility
There were no announcement made by'-staff.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING:
The meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M.
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