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P Z 1-24-18 MinutesPLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES January 24, 2018 Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Michael Dahle, Chairman Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman Richard Braud Glen Outlaw Gordon Rae Ken Greenwald CITY STAFF Brian James, Interim City Manager Lesa Wood, Director of Planning & Community Del. Tiffany Danhof, Executive Administrative Assistant Bryce Cox, Senior Planner Emily Grobe, Planner Daniel Santee, City Attorney COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT CDS Muery, Andy Rodriguez William M Dietz Cross Development / Walt McMennamy Karen Mitchell / Mitchell Planning Group, LLC 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Mr. Dahle called the meeting to order at 7:19 P.M. 2. HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no residents who spoke. 3. CONSENT AGENDA: A. PC2017 -059 Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat for Lot 1, of the Sharp Subdivision, an approximately 1 acre tract of land located at 2233 Den -Ott Hill, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County Mr. Outlaw motioned to approve the consent agenda item PC2017 -059. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. The vote was 6 -0, motion carried. B. PC2017 -041 Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat for Unit 4 of the Reserve at Schertz II Subdivision, an approximately 29 acre tract of land generally located 900 feet northeast of the Graytown Road and Boenig Drive intersection, City of Schertz, Bexar County. Mr. Braud removed this item from Consent to discuss Lazar Pkwy and inquired why we are still providing credit to the developer now that Lazar Parkway is no longer on the Master Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Cox explained that credit was given due to Lazar Parkway previously being on the Master Thoroughfare Plan and it is currently on the project's Master Development Plan. Currently the City is working with the HOA to turn it into a park instead of a roadway. Mr. Braud also inquired about the detention pond and drainage. Mr. Cox explained that the entire drainage report has been reviewed and approved by our City Engineer. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission January 24, 2018 Page 1 of 4 Mr. Greenwald motioned to approve consent agenda item PC2017 -041. Mr. Outlaw seconded the motion. The vote was 6 -0, motion carried. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: A. ZC2017 -017 Hold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation to City Council on a proposal to rezone approximately 1.5 acres of land from Single - Family Residential District (R -1) to Office and Professional District (OP) located approximately 220 feet southeast of the intersection of E. Live Oak Road and FM 3009. Ms. Grobe gave a presentation to the commissioner's recommendation to City Council on a proposal to rezone approximately 1.5 acres of land from Single- Family Residential District (R- 1) to Office and Professional District (OP). Ms. Grobe described the general location, existing use of surrounding properties, the current zoning for the subject site and surrounding properties, and discussed the project's consistency with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Future Land Use Map for the properties. Ms. Grobe noted that at the time of this meeting, staff has received three responses in favor of the proposal and 1 in opposition. Ms. Grobe indicated that Staff recommended approval of the proposed rezoning. Mr. Dahle opened the Public Hearing at 7:29 P.M. Karen Mitchell with Mitchell Planning Group, LLC gave a presentation to the commissioners regarding community outreach efforts with the adjacent property owners. She indicated that they had received one phone call inquiry. Ms. Mitchell mentioned the challenges with developing the property under the current Single Family Residential zoning and indicated that the proposed use of the property would be as a medical facility, specifically a dialysis facility, if the proposed rezone to Office and Professional District is approved. Jimmy Van Slyke- 124 Patrick Henry- indicated he has concerns with traffic flow associated with a commercial building. Mr. Dahle closed the public hearing at 7:38 P.M. The commissioners and staff had a discussion regarding the case number error, which should read as ZC2017 -019, tree mitigation, TXDOT curb cut and access onto FM 3009. Ms. Grobe explained that should the Commission approve the rezone request, the project would need to go through the platting, site planning, and building permit processes. Mr. Dahle inquired about the size being proposed for the project, and Ms. Mitchell replied stating that it is planned to be 10,300 square feet. Ms. Grobe mentioned that TxDOT's approval of drainage and proposed access would be required as part of the site planning process and that staff would not approve the site plan without TxDOT's approval. Mr. Braud inquired about TxDOT granting a curb cut at this property. Ms. Mitchell indicated that should the rezone request be approved, the next step is to reach out to TxDOT and to work with City staff. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission January 24, 2018 Page 2 of 4 Mr. Braud motioned to approve ZC2017 -019. Mr. Rae seconded the motion. The vote was 6- 0, motion carried. B. ZC2018 -001 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 Section 21.9.9 Tree Preservation and Mitigation. Mr. Cox gave a presentation to the commissioners regarding a recommendation on an amendment of Part III, Schertz Codes of Ordinances, Unified Development Code (UDC), Article 9 Section 21.9.9 Tree Preservation and Mitigation. Mr. Cox's presentation included a bullet point summary of the proposed amendments, which included: adding the term "Class" for referencing the Protected and Heritage Class trees for clarity; revising the measurement for Diameter at Breast Height to 4 %2 feet to be consistent with industry standards and State law; creating an exemption from preservation requirements for Heritage Class trees located within a utility easement; creating an exemption from preservation and mitigation requirements for Protected Class trees listed on the Undesirable Trees list in the UDC; creating an exemption for existing one - family and two- family dwelling that are occupied; and changing "Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Service" to "City Manager or his/her designee "; change the minimum replacement tree size from 3 inches to 2 %2 inches to be consistent with the landscaping requirements; updated tree preservation credits to help clarify how credits are calculated; removed the "Criteria for Tree Removal Permit" section; and added administrative waiver criteria to allow staff to grant waivers for the 25% preservation requirement, subject to meeting the criteria listed. Mr. Cox indicated that Staff recommended approval of the amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC), Sec. 21.9.9 Tree Preservation and Mitigation. Mr. Dahle opened the Public Hearing at 7:54 P.M. There were no residents who spoke. Mr. Dahle closed the public hearing at 7:55 P.M. The Commissioners and staff had a discussion regarding Item H, B, and more clarification regarding the measurement of trees being removed, and undesirable trees. Mr. Cox explained that the tree removal permit is processed as part of other permits issued and indicated that the applicant is still required to submit application items for tree removal. The Commission inquired about the DBH regulations. Mr. Cox responded that the DBH reference is done in caliper inches and are width measurements. The Commission and staff discussed the Undesirable Trees table in the UDC and the applicable exemptions being proposed. Mr. Cox reminded the Commission that the motion should include the corrections discussed and that staff will make the corrections regarding DBH before going to Council with this item. Mr. Braud motioned to approve ZC2018 -001 with the corrections regarding DBH. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. The vote was 5 -1 with Commissioner Evan voted nay, motion carried. 5. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission January 24, 2018 Page 3 of 4 6. 0 C. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda. Mr. Braud indicated he has noticed a few requests for zoning changes on major thoroughfares in the City's central corridor, and asked the question if we should take these zoning requests as they come up individually or conduct a more comprehensive update. Mr. Dahle indicated that staff mentioned that staff is looking into some possible amendments to the Sector Plans in the future. Mr. Cox indicated that Mr. Dahle asked if staff could identify the areas of our zoning map that are not in conformance with our Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Mr. Braud asked for clarification that staff is working with residents on Lazar Pkwy. Mr. Cox confirmed that the City is working with the HOA to possibly have a linear park at the former Lazar Parkway right - of -way location after it is abandoned as a right -of -way. Announcements by Commissioners. No City and community events attended and to be attended Continuing education events attended and to be attended spoke. Announcements by City Staff. City and community events attended and to be attended. NEW SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS: The following site plan was submitted to the Planning and Zoning Department between January 5, 2018 and January 19, 2018. 3301 Roy Richards Drive (Autumn Winds Living & Rehabilitation) Site Plan- proposed 22,316 square foot expansion of the existing Living & Rehabilitation facility Ms. Grobe presented the new submitted site plan and gave the commissioners a brief description of the proposed site plan. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING: The meeting adjourned at 8:12 P.M. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission January 24, 2018 Page 4 of 4 ,w,l - IkL- Recordin&S e .ry, City of Sc er