PZ 8-10-2016PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
August 10, 2016
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on August 10, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
David Richmond, Chairman
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
Bert Crawford, Jr.
Ken Greenwald
Michael Dahle
CITY STAFF
Brian James, Executive Director of Development
Lesa Wood, Director of Planning and Community Dev.
Tiffany Danhof, Executive Administrative Assistant
Bryce Cox, Senior Planner
Emily Grobe, Planner
Channary Gould, Planner
Daniel Santee, City Attorney
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT
Richard Braud Arturo Camacho, P.E., Camacho- Hernandez &
Christian Gtombik associates
Glenn Synnott, HardKnock Countertops, LLC
Brian Mendez, M &S Engineering, LL- C
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M.
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HEARING OF RESIDENTS:
There were no citizen comments.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Minutes for the February 24, 2016, March 9, 2016, April 13, 2016, and June 8, 2016
regular meetings.
B. PC2014 -005 — EXT
Consider and act upon a request for approval for a time extension for the final plat of Block 1,
Lot 15, of Randolph Commercial Park Subdivision, an approximately one (1) acre tract of land
generally located on Lower Seguin Road approximately 1800 feet northeast of the intersection
of Lower Seguin and Loop 1604.
Mr. Crawford moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Dahle seconded the motion. The
vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING:
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A. PC2016 -006
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for approval of a replat of Verde
Enterprise Business Park Unit 2, Lot 1, Block 9. The property consists of approximately
2.76 acres of land is more specifically described as being a portion of the Toribio Herrera
Survey No. 68, Abstract No. 153, Guadalupe County, and being all of Lot 1, Verde
Enterprise Business Park Unit 2, Recorded in Volume 7, Page 327, Map and Plat
Records, Guadalupe County, Texas. The property is generally located on the North East
corner of Mid- Cities Parkway and IH — 35.
Mg. Grobe presented a request by the applicant to replat Lot 1, Block 9 of the Verde
Enterprise Business Park into a total of two (2) buildable commercial lots, Lot 2 and Lot 3.
The subject property is generally located at the Northeast corner of Mid — Cities Parkway and
I1-1-35. The proposed replat is consistent with all applicable zoning requirements for the
property, ordinances, and regulations of the City. It has been reviewed with no objections by
the City Engineer, Public Works, Parks, Inspections, and Fire.
Mr. Richmond opened the public hearing at 6:07 p.m.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Richmond closed the public hearing at 6:08 p.m.
Mr. Richmond inquired if the applicant was present at the meeting. Ms. Grobe responded that
the applicant was not present. Mr. Richmond commented that it was the practice of the
Commission to table action on agenda items when an applicant is not present at the meeting to
answer questions.
Mr. Evans asked if Lot 3 was large enough for commercial development. Ms. Grobe
responded that the City has site plans for both lots under review.
Mr. Dahle moved to table this item to the next meeting on August 24, 2016. Mr. Crawford
seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
B. Hold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation on an amendment of Part
III, Schertz Codes of Ordinances, Unified Development Code (UDC), Article 9 Site
Design Standards, Article 10 Parking Standards and Article 14 Transportation,
Mr. James gave a presentation on agenda item and explained the City of Schertz entered into
an interlocal agreement with the Schertz Cibolo Universal City Independent School District
(SCUCISD) to designate processes, procedures, and fee structures to streamline delivery of
certain government functions and services in an efficient manner. The interlocal agreement
included provisions to allow alternative landscaping, tree preservation and parking standards.
Staff recommends approval of the amendments to the UDC. Mr. James proposed two minor
revisions to the wording on page 9.24 to read "Where any nonresidential or multifamily use lot
or parcel, except for schools is adjacent..." and on page 9.27 to read "All new residential and
nonresidential development within the City except for public schools... ".
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Mr. Richmond open the public hearing at 6:29 p.m.
Robert Brockman 1000 Elbel Road- inquired if the parking space size standard has change
from 8' by 20' to 10' by 20'.
Mr. Richmond closed the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.
Mr. James confirmed that the parking space size is not being modified with this amendment
and will remain at 10' by 20'.
Mr. Richmond and Mr. Crawford discussed parking space size with Mr. James.
Mr. Greenwald moved to forward a recommendation to City Council to approve the
amendment changes to UDC articles 9, 10 and 14 with the language changes as presented by
Mr. James. Mr. Crawford. seconded the motion. The vote was four to one with Mr. Evans
voting nay. Motion carried.
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
A. Waiver — On -Site Sewage Facility associated with PC2016 -036
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a waiver regarding on -site sewage
facilities for Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 of the Clayton Homes Subdivision, an approximately
14 acre tract of land generally located 705 feet west of the intersection of FM 482 and
Hubertus Road. The property is specifically described as 13.17 acres out of the Rafael
Garza Survey No. 98, Abstract No. 175, City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas.
Ms. Gould presented a request by the applicant for a waiver to install privately owned on -site
sewage facilities (OSSF) in the Clayton Homes Subdivision. The proposed Clayton Homes
Subdivision is approximately 14 acres of land and consists of two (2) buildable lots. This
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
required for a sewer connection.
Mr. Greenwald and Mr. Crawford asked questions regarding the existing development to the
north and east of the subject property, the current sanitary sewer in the area, and the City's
plans for providing sewer in the future.
Ms. Gould, Mr. Cox, and Mr. James answered questions.
Mr. Crawford moved to approve the waiver. Mr. Dahle seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous. Motion carried.
B. PC2016 -036
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of Clayton Homes
Subdivision, an approximately 14 acre tract of land generally located 705 feet west of the
intersection of FM 482 and Hubertus Road. The property is specially described as 13.17
acres out of the Rafael Garza Survey No. 98, Abstract No. 175, City of Schertz, Comal
County, Texas.
Ms. Gould gave a presentation about a proposal to preliminary plat approximately fourteen
(14) acres of land into two (2) buildable lots. The subject property is zoned Manufacturing
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Light (M -1) and the applicant is currently requesting a rezone to Agricultural District (AD).
The proposed preliminary plat is consistent with applicable requirements for the property,
ordinances and regulations. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat.
Mr. Dahle, Mr. Greenwald, and Mr. Crawford had questions regarding sidewalks along FM
482, and Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for water and sewer utilities.
Ms. Gould, Mr. Cox, and Mr. James answered questions and concerns.
Mr. Dahle 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.
Mr. Crawford requested that the dates and times for the American Planning Association Texas
Chapter Conference be emailed out to the Commission.
B. Announcements by Commissioners
City and community events attended and to be attended
Continuing education events attended and to be attended
Mr. Richmond asked that city staff emphasize to project applicants that they be present at the
meeting to represent their item and answer questions.
C. Announcements by City Staff.
City and community events attended and to be attended.
NEW SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS: The following site plans were submitted to the
Planning and Zoning Department between July 22, 2016 and August 5, 2016.
1) Southeastern Freight Lines (FM 3009)
Site Plan — proposed truck dock expansion
2) Tri County 502 Subdivision (Campus Drive / FM 3009)
Site Plan — proposed freight shop to service freight hauling vehicles
3) Verde Enterprise Business Park, Unit l0A Lot 3, Blk 12
Site Plan- proposed 11,600 sq. ft. medical office
Mr. Cox announced dates and time for upcoming budget meetings.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at x.'05 P.M.
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