P Z 8-22-18 MinutesAugust 22, 2018
The Schertz; Planning and Zoning Commission convened on August 22, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the 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
LaDonna Bacon
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Ken Greenwald
CITY STAFF
Tiffany Danhof, Executive Assistant
Bryce Cox, Senior Planner
Emily Grobe, Planner
Thomas Pinder, Fire Marshal
Kade Long, Fire Chief
OTHERS PRESENT
Klove Engineering, LLC
B. Richards Group, Inc.
Mr. Dahle called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
There were no residents who spoke.
A. Minutes for the August 8, 2018 regular meetings.
Mr. Braud motioned to approve the minutes from August 8, 2018 regular minutes. Mr. Rae
seconded the motion. The vote was 6-0, motion carried.
A. ZC2018-003 APPLICANT HAS WITHDRAWN THIS REQUEST
Hold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation to City Council on a A request
to rezone approximately 5 acres of land from Single-Family Residential / Agricultural
District (R-A)and General Business District (GB) to Neighborhood Services (NS) located
northwest of the intersection of FM 1518 and West Schaefer Road.
Mr. Dahle indicated that the applicant has withdrawn the request and there is nothing to discuss
at this time. Mr. Dahle mentioned that if the applicant would like to proceed, the applicant
would need to start the application process from the beginning.
B. SUP2017-001
Hold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation on a request for a Specific Use
Permit to allow a Convenience Store with Gas Pumps on an approximate 2 acre site. The
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property is more specifically described as the south east comer of the intersection of FM 1518
and Maske Road, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas.
Ms. Grobe gave a presentation on the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Convenience
Store with Gas Pumps at the property located at the south east comer of the intersection of FM
1518 and Maske Road. She indicated five public hearing notices were sent out and no responses
had been received. Ms. Grobe described the site plan which satisfy the requirements for
the architectural standards, parking, screening, landscaping, and complying with lighting and
glare standards. Ms. Grobe indicated that the JBSA Randolph reviewed the proposed
conceptual site plan and indicated their support with the condition that the site cannot exceed
0.22 in floor area ratio. Staff recommended approval of the of the SUP2017-001 with the
following conditions:
a) No additional development will be allowed on this property that would
cause the Floor Area Ratio to exceed the JBSA Randolph specified 0.22; and
b) A building permit is approved within one year of the adoption of the SUP
ordinance; and
c) The use begins operation within two years of the issuance of the necessary
building permit(s).
Mr. Dahle opened the Public Hearing at 6:09 P.M. There were no residents who spoke.
Mr. Dahle closed the Public Hearing at 6:10 P.M.
The Commission and staff had a discussion on the calculation of the current layout, lighting and
signage restrictions, and questions on the location in addition to drainage to the retention pond.
Mr. Outlaw motioned to approve SUP2017-001 to City Council with the staff provided
conditions. Mr. Brand seconded the motion. The vote was 5-1; Commissioner Evans voted
Nay, motion carried,
C. ZC2018-004
Hold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation on an amendment of Part
111, Scheitz Codes of Ordinances, Unified Development Code (UDC), to Article 8 Special Uses
and General Regulations, Subsection 21.8.2 Accessory Buildings, Uses and Structures
associated Code of Ordinance amendment
***Tabled at the August 8, 20-18 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting***
Mr. Outlaw motioned to remove ZC2018-004 from the table for further discussion. Mr. Evans
second the motion. The vote was 6-0, motion carried.
The Fire Department and Planning Division gave a presentation on recent staff discussions, and
the proposed amendments to the UDC Article 8 Special Uses and General Regulations,
Subsection 21.8.2 Accessory Buildings, Uses and Structures and associated Code of Ordinance
amendment. Staff recommended that it may be beneficial to have a joint workshop/discussion
with the Planning & Zoning and City Council to discuss the proposed changes and each groups
desire for amendment.
Mr. Dahle opened the Public Hearing at 6:34 P.M. There were no residents who spoke.
Mr. Dahle closed the Public Hearing At 6:35 P.M.
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Mr. Dahle indicated that the Commissioner had the options of recommending denial, tabling for
a workshop/discussion with City Council or recommending approval of the proposed
amendments.
Commissioners and Staff had a discussion on the fire rating requirements proposed, standard
measurements between the International Building Code and the International Fire Codes,
reinstating the permitting of sheds, and outreach to residents and shed manufacturers and
installers.
Mr. Outlaw motioned to table ZC2018-004 for staff to propose a workshop/discussion with City
Council. Mi. Braud seconded the motion. The vote was 6-0, motion carried.
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. PC2018-033
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat for the Fire Station #3
Subdivision, an approximately 5.02 acre tract of land located approximately 900 feet west of the
intersection of FM 1518 and Lower Seguin Road, City of Scheitz, Bexar County.
Ms. Grobe gave a presentation on the request for approval of the preliminary plat for the Fire
Station #3 at the intersection of FM 1518 and Lower Seguin Road. She described access points,
public services, and public infrastructure. Staff recommended approval of PC2018-033.
Commissioner and Staff had a discussion on roadway impact and public infrastructure
requirements.
Mr. Braud motioned to approve PC2018-033. Mrs. Bacon seconded the motion. The vote was
6-0, motion carried.
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
No Commissioners spoke.
B. Announcements by Commissioners.
• City and community events attended and to be attended
• Continuing education events attended and to be attended
No Commissioners spoke.
C. Announcements by City Staff.
• City and community events attended and to be attended.
• NEW SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS: There were no new site plan applications
submitted to the Planning and Community Development Department between
August 3, 2018 and August 17, 2018.
Mr. Cox indicated that the City Community Budget Meetings have started and the next one is
August 23, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. at Schertz United Methodist Church. Mr. Cox mentioned that the
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By Laws draft from Mr. James will be placed on the next Planning & Zoning agenda meeting
for discussion.
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The meeting adjourned at 7:12 P.M.
Chairman, Planning and Zoning lnmission
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