06-08-2021 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
June 8, 2021
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on June 8, 2021,
at 6:00 p.m. in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building
#4, Schertz, Texas. The following members present to -wit:
Present: Mayor Ralph Gutierrez; Mayor Pro -Tern Jill Whittaker; Councilmember Mark Davis;
Councilmember Rosemary Scott; Councilmember Michael Dahle; Councilmember David
Scagliola; Councilmember Allison Heyward; Councilmember Tim Brown
City City Manager Dr. Mark Browne; Assistant City Manager Brian James; Assistant City Manager
Staff: Charles Kelm; City Attorney Daniel Santee; City Secretary Brenda Dennis; Assistant to the
City Manager Sarah Gonzalez; Deputy City Secretary Sheila Edmondson
Call to Order
Mayor Gutierrez called the meeting order at 6:00 pm.
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
(Councilmember Heyward)
Councilmember Heyward provided the opening prayer followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flag
of the United States and the State of Texas.
Presentations
• Schertz 4th of July Schedule - Presentation regarding the Schedule of Events for the Schertz 4th of
July Jubilee. (B. James/L. Shruin/M. Spence)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Events Manager Mary Spence who provided a PowerPoint presentation
regarding the 4th of July Jubilee events.
Mayor Gutierrez recognized the following Councilmembers:
• Councilmember Michael Dahle stated he was looking foward to the Jubilee.
• Councilmember Rosemary Scott had some questions about the event. She wanted to know if the
route for the parade is going to hinder churchgoers since the parade starts at 9:30 am. Events
Manager Mary Spence reassured her that the parade route will not hinder residents wishing to get out
of their subdivision. There will be police officers stationed at each intersection of the parade route to
assist directing traffic as needed.
• Mayor Pro -Tem Whittiaker asked if moving the 4th of July Jubilee to Monday, July 5th. 2021 was
considered since July 4th, 2021 falls on a Sunday. Her concerns were about the start time of the
parade coincided with many residents going to church. She also asked if we were strictly using
commercial food trucks vs. individual food vendors. Events Manager Mary Spence said they have
migrated towards using the food trucks because logistically it was easier to have food trucks set up
and depart quickly after the event.
• Councilmember Scagliola asked there were going to be a Posting of the Colors or ROTC after the
National Anthem. Events Manager Mary Spence explained since the schedule of events are broken
up and start at different times of the day, they won't be set up to have a formal opening when
activities resume at 5:30 pm.
• Mayor Gutierrez wanted to make sure the gates over by the tennis courts are open for the Curtiss area
because they will be blocked from the parade. Events Manager Mary Spence reassured the Mayor
that the officer assigned to that area will have the gates open and traffic can come and go around the
parade route.
• Dr. Mark Browne stated that it is not the fault of the Parks Dept that they are doing this on Sunday,
July 4, 2021. This date was on the Master Calendar since December 2020 as they approved it.
• Mayor Gutierrez stated it was also City Council's responsibility to have noticed that July 4th, 2021
was on a Sunday when the Master Calendar was provided to them.
City Events and Announcements
*Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James /C. Kelm /S. Gonzalez)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Assistant City Manager Brian James who provided the following
announcements:
• Saturday, June 12th
Nature Discovery Series
"Discover Clues and Traces" — Find what animals leave behind Crescent Bend Nature Park
10:00 AM -11:00 AM - Pre - registration is required by visiting Schertz.com /parks- recreation
Music & Movies in the Park
Pickrell Park, 703 Oak Street
Music -- Austin Forrest, 7:00 PM
Movie -- "Abominable ", 8:30 PM
• Tuesday, June 15th
Council on the Go Meeting
Ray Corbett Jr. High School Cafeteria, 12000 Ray Corbett Drive
6:00 PM — 6:30 PM — Meet and Greet
6:30 PM — 8:30 PM — Meeting
. Tuesday, June 1 st - Sunday, June 27th
The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking your input from June 1 st to
27th as they develop their two transportation plans. This goes into which projects get funded:
(1) is the additional 18 million dollars for FM 1518 from I -10 to FM 78; Cibolo, Selma and
Garden Ridge has some projects as well.
We are encouraging citizens to go on -line, the Alamo Regional Planning Organization website
- "Your Move" is how they are marketing this. Your feedback will help them identify what is
most important when it comes to their future transportation system. It will also help them
prioritize projects to award federal transportation funding. Go to
www.alamoareampo.org /younnove to learn more.
In addition to the online survey, please join them on:
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Tuesday, June 15th
Virtual Public Meeting
6:00 PM
Hear a presentation from staff, submit your input, and review feedback already received
regarding the future transportation system. Connect with the meeting through their website at
www.alamoareampo.org /yourmove or watch live on Facebook
• Saturday, June 19th
Music & Movies in the Park
Pickrell Park, 703 Oak Street
Music - -Mr. Will (Kids Music), 7:00 PM
Movie -- "Ralph Breaks the Internet ", 8:30 PM
*Tuesday, June 22nd
Next regular scheduled Council meeting
• Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (M. Browne)
City Manager Dr. Browne emphasized the importance of the MPO project on FM 1518, it's the
northern section of the project that is unfunded. They would take into considerations our residents
and council input on that project. Participation in the MPO process of this project is going to be
important for getting this project complete.
• Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R. Gutierrez)
Mayor Gutierrez stated that he would like to re- emphasize the emphasis on the MPO, it is very
important. This is exactly how FM 1518 got funded. It is very important for us as residents to go out
there and provide our input for the roads that need attention. Please go and submit your responses so
that we can effectively make an impact on the input of our area.
Hearing of Residents
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill out
the speaker's register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3 minutes.
All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual member thereof.
Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while addressing the Council may be
requested to leave the meeting.
Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual
information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry,
and/or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of
Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who
have signed up to speak in the order they have registered.
Mayor Pro -Tem Whittaker recognized the following residents who spoke:
. Mr. Frank Brown, 408 Roanoke Dr.- Mr. Brown has concerns about a drainage ditch problem that
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has approx. 6 -8 inches of silt and grass that causes the water to back up on to the street when it rains.
This has caused numerous car accidents over the years because of cars hydroplaning on slick roads.
He would like the City to clean out that area which will help the water drain. Mr. Brown also asked
about getting signage placed on the barrier where the water goes into the drainage ditch that
has reflective arrows pointing left or right for drivers. He also asked if a speed hump could be placed
at 408 or 500 Roanoke Dr. to let drivers know 20mph mean 20mph. Councilmember Scagliola let
Mr. Frank Brown know that the right forum to bring up his concerns would be the Traffic and Safety
Advisory Commission which meets the first Thursday of the month. Assistant City Manager Brian
James said he would get Mr. Brown the information about TSAC meetings.
• Ms. Maggie Titterington, 1730 Schertz Pkwy.- Ms. Titterington wanted to reiterate the MPO Projects
were posted on their Facebook page, Community Page and was sent out to members. The Chamber
already picked the five projects that effects our area directly and are encouraging members to take the
survey. The Chamber celebrated their 16th Anniversary and Ms. Titterington thanked all those who
came out and celebrated with them. The Chamber Luncheon is June 15, 2021, and will have Mr.
Jason Mezza from the Better Business Bureau to speak about the 7 Ways to Boost Your Digital
Reputation ". The Chamber Bowl will be August 20, 2021, and this is the annual fundraiser for the
DECA Scholarship Program. Ms. Titterington also wanted to remind everyone to Save the Date for
the REMAX Skylight Balloon Fest on Oct. 22 -24, 2021.
•Ms.Ethel Ward, 414 Brook Ave.- Ms. Ward brought up concerns about the 4th of July Jubilee Parade
being on Sunday, July 4th, 2021. She inquired about possibility of the Jubilee Parade being move to
Monday, July 5th, 2021, but was told the plans are too far along to change now. She requested that in
the future, when community active dates are being planned that they are not scheduled on Sundays.
Ms. Ward also stated that she could not hear the Guest Speakers when they are facing the dais and
hoped we could improve our sound system.
• Mayor Gutierrez stated that City Staff and City Council will be more aware of the days that
community events are scheduled. The next time the 4th of July falls on a Sunday is 2027.
Consent Agenda Items
The Consent Agenda is considered self - explanatory and will be enacted by the Council with one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless they are removed from the Consent Agenda
upon the request of the Mayor or a Councilmember.
Mayor Gutierrez read the following items into record:
1. Minutes — Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of the minutes from the regular
meeting on June 1, 2021. (B. Dennis)
2. Resolution No. 21 -R -54 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing the approval of the Bexar Metro 911 Budget for
Fiscal Year 2022, and other matters in connection therewith. (M. Browne /C. Kelm)
Mayor Gutierrez asked Council if there were any items they wished removed for separate action.
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Councilmember Scott who asked that agenda Item 2 be removed for
separate discussion. Mayor Gutierrez called for a motion to approve consent agenda Item 1.
Moved by Councilmember Allison Heyward, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Jill Whittaker to
approve consent agenda Item 1.
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AYE: Mayor Pro -Tern Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember
Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Michael Dahle, Councilmember David Scagliola,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
Discussion and Action Items
Mayor Gutierrez read the following items into record:
2. Resolution No. 21 -R -54 - Consideration and /or action approving a Resolution by the City Council of
the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing the approval of the Bexar Metro 911 Budget for Fiscal Year 2022,
and other matters in connection therewith. (M. Browne /C. Kelm)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Councilmember Scott who asked about the GIS Data Layers - Critical Errors
information that was within the Bexar Metro 911 Annual Report and would he explain what this was.
Assistant City Manager Charles Kelm stated that he would get back to her with the information.
Moved by Councilmember Rosemary Scott, seconded by Councilmember Allison Heyward to
approve Resolution No. 21 -R -54.
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tem Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember
Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Michael Dahle, Councilmember David Scagliola,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
3. COVID -19 UPDATE - Discussion and update regarding the COVID-19 Virus and our current Ordinance No.
20 -H -18 Declaration of Local Disaster. (M. Browne/K. Long /S. Hall)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Emergency Management Coordinator Summer Hall who provided the following updated
information:
City of Schertz - Response Activities
-EOC Activation: March 2020
-Declared Local State of Emergency
— Enforce Safety Measures and Recoup Costs Associated with Response Activities
-Provided Personal Protective Equipment, Sanitation & Disinfectant Supplies
—City Facilities (Installation of Protective Barriers & Temperature Check Stations at
Public Facing Facilities)
—Local Businesses
— Doctor & Dentist Office
-PPE & Sanitation Donations to City of Schertz
— Tito's Vodka
— Bexar County 100 Club
— J.J.'s Mae Rainbeau
-Expanded Remote Capabilities for City Staff and Services Available On -Line to the
Community
- COVID -19 Testing Operations
—City Facilities & Employees
Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Facilities
- COVID -19 Vaccinations
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—Local Clinics at the City of Schertz Civic Center
-Partnership with Guadalupe County, City of Seguin, and Guadalupe Regional
Medical Center
—On -Site at Local Businesses and Assisted Living Facilities
— Home -Bound and Mobility Challenged
Vaccination Clinics: Began week of January 4th:
Pfizer Dose 1 Administered 10,882
Pfizer Dose 1 Administered 14,239
Moderna Dose 1 Administered 4,698
Moderna Dose 2 Administered 3,927
J &J Doses Administered 1,445
Total Doses Administered 35,191
Clinic Staffing - Thank you to all Volunteers: City of Cibolo, City of Live Oak, City of
Marion, City of New Berlin, City of New Braunfels, City of Santa Clara, City of Seguin,
City of Selm, Guadalupe County, Baptist Children & Family Services (BCFS), Multiple
Community Churches, Clemens High School Honor Society & COSA, Girl Scouts, GRMC
& Methodist Health Systems, and over 200 unaffiliated Community volunteers.
Vaccination Update:
Guadalupe 12 + fully vaccinated 3 9.9 1 %
Comal 12+ fully vaccinated 44.47%
Bexar 12+ fully vaccinated 45.16%
Current Numbers
[Guadalupe Co. Comal Co.
Confirmed Cases: Confirmed Cases:
11,530 5,880
robable Cases: Propable Cases:
3,755
Fatalities: 219
1. - --
Active Cases: 152
Recovered Cases:
14,890
5,089
Fatalities: 301
Active Cases: 18
Recovered Cases
10,489
�Bexar Co.
Confirmed Cases:
184,607
+Probable Cases:
39,578
— Fatalities: 3,585
1 Active Cases 1,962
Recovered Cases:
218,638
Testing Positivity Rates: State of Texas 2.77% - Molecular; 1.45% - Antigen
Daily New Cases - State new confirmed 1,043
Hospitalization Rates (past 7 days): San Antonio 2.27%
Hospitalizations - Bexar County
DATE �PATIENTS;IPATIENTS PATIENTS ON
IN ICU I VENTILATION
E 5 -4 -21 223 ' 71 42
5 -11 -21 210 68 34
5 -18 -21 171 :f 52 26 f
6 -3 -21 :140 41 23
4. Ordinance No. 21 -H -24 - Consideration and /or action approving an Ordinance of the City of
Schertz to amend Ordinance 20 -H -18 to establish an expiration date for the Declaration of Local
Disaster to June 22, 2021 at 11:59 PM. First Reading (M. Browne /C. Kelm/K. Long /S. Hall)
Mayor Gutierrez read the above item into record.
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Emergency Management Coordinator Summer Hall who introduced
this item stating that this is the first reading of an ordinance to establish an expiration date for the
Declaration of Local Disaster to June 22, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Michael Dahle, seconded by Councilmember Allison Heyward to
approve Ordinance No. 21 -H -24 on first reading.
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tem Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember
Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Michael Dahle, Councilmember David Scagliola,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
5. Ordinance No. 21 -T -25 - Consideration and /or action approving an Ordinance by the City
Council of the City of Schertz Texas, authorizing an adjustment to the Fiscal Year 2020 -2021
Budget to provide funding for Civic Center chairs, repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict with this ordinance; and providing an effective date. First Reading (S. Gonzalez/ L.
Klepper)
Mayor Gutierrez read the above item into record and recognized Public Affairs Director Linda
Klepper who introduced this item stating over the past two years, staff has made a concerted effort
to complete necessary maintenance and upgrades to the facility including the replacement of the
A/V system and a remodel of the Grand Ballroom and Bluebonnet Hall
Kitchens. In FY 2020 -2021, the Civic Center Grand Ballroom is scheduled to have the flooring
replaced as the current flooring is damaged and worn down over 10+ years of use.
In addition to the flooring replacement, staff is recommending the purchase of 450 new chairs for
the Grand Ballroom. As the facility ages, upkeep of the facility and also equipment has
become increasingly important in order to maintain an attractive and functional gathering space
for the community and local businesses.
Staff has researched various chairs for the ballroom and has found an appropriate replacement for
the current chairs. This purchase supports Public Affairs' mission to promote Schertz, provide a
high quality and fully functioning Civic Center for the community, and attract
out -of -town guests/businesses.
Under Section 351.141(a)(1) Use of Tax Revenue in Texas Local Government Code, this project
is qualified to use the City's HOT fund for this purchase. Upon approval of the budget
adjustment, the estimated timeline for delivery of the new chairs is about 60 days, depending on
the manufacturers' availability. Civic Center staff will work with purchasing to complete the
purchase through a Group Purchasing Cooperative contract which offers the best value /pricing on
the chairs. A portion of the current Grand Ballroom chair inventory will be reassigned to
the Facilities Division to help support in -house functions which require seating for staff. The
remainder of the inventory will be sold on Gov Deals. Staff recommends approval.
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Councilmembers Scott and Scagliola provided comments regarding the great pricing and the
opportunity to utilize HOT funds.
Moved by Councilmember David Scagliola, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Scott to
approve Ordinance No. 21 -T -25 on first reading.
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tem Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember
Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Michael Dahle, Councilmember David Scagliola,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
Public Hearings
Mayor Gutierrez read the following items into record.
Ordinance No. 21 -S -20 - Conduct a public hearing, consideration and /or action approving an
Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas on a request to rezone approximately
2 acres of land from General Business District (GB) to General Business -2 (GB -2), generally
located approximately 5,500 feet east of the intersection between Schwab Road and IH -35 Access
Road, 6420 IH 35, also known as Property ID 67796, City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas.
First Reading (B. James/L. Wood/M. Harrison)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Planner Megan Harrison who introduced this item stating the
applicant is proposing to rezone approximately 1.824 acres of land from General Business District
(GB) to General Business District - 2 (GB -2). The property is located approximately 5,500 feet
east of the intersection of Schwab Road and IH -35 Access Road, more specifically described as
6420 IH 35, Schertz, Texas.
Nine (9) public hearing notices were mailed to the surrounding property owners within two
hundred (200) feet of the subject property on April 28, 2021, with a public hearing notice
published in the "San Antonio Express" on May 19, 2021, prior to the City Council public
hearing. At the time of this report, Staff has received zero (0) responses in favor, opposed, or
neutral to the zoning request. A public hearing held at the April 28, 2021 Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting. During this public hearing, no residents spoke. The Planning and Zoning
Commission conducted a public hearing on May 12, 2021, and offered a recommendation of
approval with a 6 -1 vote. Staff supports the Commissions recommendation and recommends
approval of the proposed rezoning from General Business District (GB) to General Business
District -2 (GB -2) as submitted.
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Mr. Michael Morris, Attorney for the applicant who briefly
explained the request of the need to rezone.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the public hearing and recognized the following who spoke in favor of
the rezone:
Ms. Maggie Titterington, The Chamber, 1730 Schertz Parkway. As no one else spoke; Mayor
Gutierrez closed the public hearing for Council comments. Ms. Harrison addressed questions.
Moved by Councilmember Mark Davis, seconded by Councilmember David Scagliola to
appprove Ordinance No. 21 -S -20 on first reading.
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tem Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember
Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Michael Dahle, Councilmember David Scagliola,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
7. Ordinance No. 21 -S -22 - Conduct a public hearing, consideration and /or action approving an
Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas on a request to rezone approximately
61 acres of land from General Business District (GB), Single - Family Residential/ Agricultural
District (R -A), and Planning Development District (PDD) to Planned Development District
(PDD), located at 9661 E FM 1518N, 10105 E FM 1518N, and 7901 E FM 1518N, also known as
Bexar County Property Identification Number 309889, 309923, and 1058761, City of Schertz,
Bexar County, Texas. First Reading (B. James/L. Wood/M. Harrison)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Planner Megan Harrison who introduced this item stating the
applicant is proposing to rezone approximately sixty -one (61) acres of land to Planned
Development District (PDD) as part of The Crossvine PDD. The 61 acres within the requested
rezone consists of the following tracts:
1. A 1 acre tract, parcel 309889, currently zoned General Business District (GB)
2. A 5.77 acre tract, parcel 309923, currently zoned Single - Family Residential / Agricultural
(R -A)
3. A 53.72 acre tract, parcel 1058761, currently zoned Planned Development District (PDD)
Ms. Harrison provided information on the Crossvine Project History. She stated twenty (20)
public hearing notices were mailed to surrounding property owners on April 28, 2021, with a
public hearing notice published in the "San Antonio Express" on May 19, 2021, prior to the City
Council public hearing. At the time of this report staff has received one (1) response in favor and
zero (0) responses opposed to the zone change.
Proposed Zoning:
The Crossvine PDD 5th Amendment for Tract 1, a 1 acre property and Tract 2 a 5.77 acre
property, will be subject to the zoning, and the terms, conditions, and requirements associated
with the existing The Crossvine Module IIB and to be included into the entire The Crossvine
PDD Project Area. The two tracts of land that will be incorporated into Module IIB will develop
as mixed use in the proposed Town Center to the north of Lower Seguin Road.
The Crossvine PDD 5th Amendment for Tract 3, the 53.72 acres property, will be applicable to
the zoning, and the terms, conditions and requirements associated with Module IIIA Unit
1. Module IIIA Unit 1 is proposed to develop as single - family residential and include a proposed
Amenity Center. The proposed design of the Module IIIA Unit 1 will be a natural expansion of
the land plan design and development of the aesthetic of The Crossvine; the expansion shall
include design elements that have made development within The Crossvine unique, such as
accessible green spaces, walking trails, meandering roadways, and intimate cul -de -sacs. In
addition, the construction, landscaping, signage, and other features in Module IIIA Unit 1 will
adhere to the Public Amenity and Architectural Standards as previously established in
The Crossvine Module 1 and Module IIA.
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The Crossvine Module IIIA Unit 1 is proposed to develop as single- family residential lots
consisting of 3 categories, identified below.
DSFR (4) will have a lot size no less than four thousand nine hundred and fifty (4,950) square
feet with minimum dimensions of forty-five (45) feet wide by one hundred and ten (I 10) feet
deep. The DSFR (4) will have a maximum dwelling size, of conditioned area, for a 1 -story home
of two thousand four hundred (2,400) square feet and a maximum dwelling size, of conditioned
area, for a 2 -story home of three thousand two hundred (3,200) square feet.
DSFR (5) will have a lot size no less than six thousand and fifty (6,050) square feet with
minimum dimensions of fifty -five (5 5) feet wide by one hundred and ten (I 10) feet deep. The
DSFR (5) will have a maximum dwelling size, of conditioned areaJor a 1 -story home of two
thousand eight hundred and fifty (2,850) square feet and the maximum dwelling size, of
conditioned area, for a 2 -story home of three thousand six hundred and fifty (3,650) square feet.
DSFR (6) will have a lot size that is no less than seven thousand four hundred and seventy -five
(7,475) square feet with minimum dimensions of sixty -five (65) feet wide by one hundred fifteen
(115) feet deep. The DSFR (6) will have a maximum dwelling size, of conditioned area, for a
1 -story home of three thousand three hundred (3,300) square feet and the maximum dwelling size,
of conditioned area, for a 2 -story home shall be four thousand one hundred (4,100) square feet.
Homes shall be placed in the center of the lot allowing for a minimum five foot (5) side yard
setback. The air - conditioning units or HVAC pads shall be located at the rear or side of the
home. There will be a minimum of a twenty foot (20') front yard setback, and a ten foot (10') rear
yard setback for each lot. All private fencing shall attach to the house no further than five (5) feet
from the primary rear wall of the home.
The DSFR (4), DSFR (5), and DSFR (6) land use categories were discussed.
*Please note the proposed "5th Amendment" for the 53.72 acres is proposed to develop as DSFR
4,5,6.
In addition to the single - family residential, Module IIIA will include a proposed amenity center to
be constructed concurrently with Module IIIA Unit 2. The proposed amenity center will include
the following:
• A lap pool suitable for competitive swim meets with dimensions of no less than 25 meters in
length and 10.5 meters in width
•A wading and /or splash pad appropriately sized in conjunction with other pool facilities
• A conditioned interior building area with:
No less than 400 square feet of office area
•A community room of no less than 1,000 square feet
• Restrooms
• Storage area
*An outdoor open -air covered pavilion of no less than 1,750 square feet
Ms. Harrison stated based on Tract 1 abutting a major intersection of Lower Seguin Road and FM
1518, currently surrounded by The Crossvine PDD zoned properties, and the proposal to
incorporate this additional 1 acre tract into The Crossvine Module IIB there should be a minimal
impact on the adjacent properties. Since The Crossvine Module IIB is designed to be a "Town
Center" with a mix of commercial, retail, and residential uses the proposed zone change to
incorporate this 1 acre tract is directly in line with the goals and objectives of the Mixed Use
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Core. Based on the conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the adjacent zoning,
staff recommends approval of the proposed 1 acre zone change to Planned Development District
(PDD).
Tract 2 is directly adjacent to FM 1518 and properties already within The Crossvine PDD and
proposed to be Module IIB, which is designed to be a mix of commercial, retail, and residential
uses. The incorporation of an additional approximately 6 acres of land should have a minimal
impact to the adjacent properties. Additionally, increasing the Module IIB area by the 6 acres is
directly in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan goals and objectives for the
Mixed Use Core. Based on the conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the
adjacent zoning, staff recommends approval of the proposed 6 acre zone change to Planned
Development District (PDD).
Tract 3 is currently zoned as part of The Crossvine PDD. The proposed fifty -four (54) acres zone
change included within The Crossvine PDD "5th Amendment" is essentially to update the current
The Crossvine PDD regulations for the identified subject property. However, since this land is
currently zoned for The Crossvine, the proposed amendments to the PDD Design standards
should have a minimal impact on the adjacent land, the majority of which is also within The
Crossvine PDD zoned property. Additionally, since the proposed amendment retains the design
elements that make The Crossvine unique such as accessible green spaces, walking trails,
meandering roadways, and intimate cul -de -sacs along with the proposed additional amenity center
design features the requested "5th Amendment" should have a minimal impact. Staff recommends
approval of the proposed zone change for the approximately 54 acres.
Ms. Harrison stated based on the conformance with the goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the minimal impact on the adjacent properties for Tract 1 and
Tract 2, staff recommends approval of the zone change as presented. Additionally, based on Tract
3 existing as The Crossvine PDD zoned property, and the proposal to maintain the key design
elements of The Crossvine, with the proposed modifications to the design standards.
The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on May 12, 2021, and offered a
recommendation of approval with a vote of 7 -0.
Staff recommends approval of the zone change for the following as submitted:
Tract 1: 1 acre from General Business District (GB) to Planned Development District (PDD)
Tract 2: 5.77 acres from Single - Family Residential /Agricultural District (R -A) to Planned
Development District (PDD)
Tract 3: 53.72 acres from Planned Development District (PDD) to Planned Development District
(PDD)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Mr. Chris Price, the Developer who came forward providing history
of the project as well as the proposed rezone request. Mayor Gutierrez opened the public hearing
and recognized the following who spoke in favor of the request:
• Maggie Titterington, The Chamber 1730 Schertz Parkway.
As no one else spoke; Mayor Gutierrez closed the public hearing for Council comments.
Mayor Gutierrez recognized the following Councilmembers:
Councilmember Scott who asked about Tract 2 DSFR(4) stating there are 77 lots for Garden
Homes and asked about the lot of sizes and average house size. In answer, the lots are 40 ft x 87
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deep, frontage on a greenbelt with rear entry access. She stated she likes the fences, not a fan of
the 5 foot between houses, but sees it makes homes more affordable for the military family. She
indicated that the development is esthetically pleasing, likes the cul -de -sacs through -out, the
green space and this is a model community.
Councilmember Dahle asked about the DSFR 4 & 5. He stated he likes the development and
appreciates the work the developer has done making the suggested changes by staff. He also
stated he appreciates the esthetics. Mr. Price commented saying this is a partnership with the City
and is a better plan today as they have worked with staff.
Councilmember Scagliola stated this is a visionary development. Developer is receptive to
changes, wants to see small houses on small lots, objects to putting a large home on a small lot, is
not a fan of the 5 foot. He indicated he likes the amenities that Crossvine offers, good partner
with the city of a number of years.
Moved by Councilmember Michael Dahle, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Jill Whittaker to
approve Ordinance No. 21 -S -20 on first reading.
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tem Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember
Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Michael Dahle, Councilmember David Scagliola,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
8. Ordinance No. 21 -S -21 - Conduct a public hearing, consideration and /or action approving an
Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas on a request to rezone approximately
6 acres of land from General Business District (GB) and Manufacturing Light District (M -1) to
General Business (GB) and Manufacturing Light District (M -1), generally located approximately
2,000 feet west of the intersection between FM 2252 and IH -35, also known as Comal County
Property Identification Number 78020, City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas. First Reading (B.
James/L. Wood/M. Harrison)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Planner Megan Harrison who introduced this item stating the
applicant is proposing to rezone approximately 6 acres of land from General Business District
(GB) and Manufacturing Light District (M -1) to General Business District (GB) and
Manufacturing Light District (M -1). The property is located two thousand (2,000) feet west of
the intersection of FM 2252 and IH 35 access road. Currently, the front approximately 4.5 acres
of the property is zoned General Business District (GB) and the remainder 1.4 acres is zoned
Manufacturing Light District (M -1). The applicant is proposing to adjust the zoning designation
line in order to have the front 1.6 acres of the property to remain as General Business District
(GB) and the remainder 4.3 acres to be rezoned Manufacturing Light District (M -1).
Nine (9) public hearing notices were mailed to the surrounding property owners within two
hundred (200') feet of the subject property on April 28, 2021, with a public hearing notice
published in the "San Antonio Express" on May 19, 2021, prior to the City Council public
hearing. At the time of this report Staff has received one (1) response in favor of the request and
zero (0) responses opposed to the zoning request. There was a public hearing held at the April
28, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. During this public hearing, no residents
spoke.
Current Land Use: Existing: General Business District (GB) Manufacturing Light (M -1) - land
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use is Vacant /undeveloped, Proposed: General Business District (GB) Manufacturing Light (M -1)
- land use is Office Warehouse.
Zoning
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The proposed rezone is for approximately 5.851 acres of land from General Business District
(GB) and Manufacturing Light District (M -1) to General Business District (GB) and
Manufacturing Light District (M -1).
Currently, the front approximately 4.5 acres of the property is zoned General Business District
(GB) and the remainder 1.4 acres is zoned Manufacturing Light District (M -1). The applicant is
proposing to adjust the zoning designation line in order to have the front 1.6 acres of the property
remain as General Business District (GB) and the remainder 4.3 acres be rezoned to
Manufacturing Light District (M -1). Essentially, the applicant is requesting to reduce the acreage
that is currently zoned General Business District (GB) and increase the acreage zoned
Manufacturing Light District (M -1). The proposed area to remain as General Business District
would comply with lot width and depth minimum dimensions for the zoning district.
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP), through the Future Land Use Plan and the Schertz
Sector Plan, designates the subject property as Commercial Campus.The objective of the
Commercial Campus future land use designation is to accommodate the development of lower
intensity commercial and office uses that utilize a variety of mostly office, flex- office, light
industrial and educational and other institutional uses. The General Business District (GB) and
Manufacturing Light (M -1) meets the goals and objectives of the Commercial Campus future land
use designation by permitting lower intensity commercial and office uses along the frontage of
IH -35.
Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives: The proposed rezoning of the property to General
Business District (GB) and Manufacturing Light (M -1) is in conformance with the goals and
objectives of the Comprehensive Plan; the proposed zone change supports the lower intensity
commercial objectives of the Commercial Campus future land use designation, specifically along
the IH 35 frontage.
Impact of Infrastructure: The proposed rezoning should have a minimal impact on the existing
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water system. Currently, there is a twelve (12) inch City of Schertz water line that runs along the
frontage of the property. The property currently does not have sanitary sewer infrastructure in
place; however, there is sewer across IH -35 that would be the closest connection. If the proposed
zone change is approved, the applicant would be required during the development process to
make any infrastructure improvements deemed necessary.
Impact of Public Facilities /Services: The proposed rezoning should have a minimal impact on
public services, such as schools, fire, police, parks, and sanitation services.
Compatibility with Existing and Potential Adjacent Land Uses: The subject property is currently
surrounded by several parcels that are zoned General Business District (GB) and Manufacturing
Light (M -1). The rezoning of this property is compatible with the adjacent land uses as the
General Business District (GB) is intended to provide a lower intensity commercial along the
IH -35 frontage and then the Manufacturing Light District (M -1) would allow the proposed
office /warehouse along the back portion of the property. Additionally, the property to the rear of
the subject property is adjacent to the currently Manufacturing District (M -1) zoned portion of the
property, so the proposed zone change should have minimal impact.
The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on May 12, 2021, and offered
a recommendation of approval with a vote of 7 -0.
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan designates the subject property as Commercial Campus which
is intended to encourage the development of lower intensity commercial, light industrial, and
office uses in the locations between major intersections as a buffer between the Interstate
Highway and adjoining neighborhoods. The location of this property being along the IH -35
frontage makes it an ideal location for a lower intensity commercial with some light industrial
type development. The proposed zone change which would maintain the General Business
District (GB) on the front 1.6 acres will allow the lower intensity land uses that are desired
immediately adjacent to IH 35. In addition, by increasing the Manufacturing Light District (M -1)
from the current 1.4 acres to the proposed 4.3 acres will allow the property to be developed in
accordance with the applicants desires in the rear of the but maintain the ability for the desired
retail / commercial / office in the front adjacent to IH 35.
Based on the subject property location, adjacent zoning and land uses, and the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan designation the proposed zone change is compatible. Additionally, based on the
zone change being to modify the acreage of the existing zoning designations rather than to a
different zoning designation entirely, the goals and desires to maintain the IH 35 frontage for
commercial / retail / office are being met while allowing the portion proposed to be
Manufacturing Light District (M -1) at the rear of the property will provide the applicant the
ability to complete their desired development. Due to the nature of the proposed zone change to
modify the acreage within each zoning designation.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning from General Business District (GB) and
Manufacturing Light District (M -1) to General Business District (GB) and Manufacturing Light
District (M -1) as submitted.
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Mr. Shane Klar, representative for the applicant who was present to
take any questions. Mayor Gutierrez opened the public hearing, and as no one spoke; closed the
public hearing for Council comments. No comments from Council.
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Moved by Councilmember David Scagliola, seconded by Councilmember Allison
Heyward approve Ordinance No. 21 -S -21 on first reading.
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tem Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember
Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Michael Dahle, Councilmember David Scagliola,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Deputy City Secretary Sheila Edmondson who provided the roll call vote for
Items 1 -8.
Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
Mayor Gutierrez read into record agenda items 9 and 10 and mentioned that they are informational only
and were provided in the city council packets and can be found on the city website.
9. Alternate Councilmember Liaison to the Animal Services Advisory Committee - Assignment
of Councilmember Heyward as an alternate to the Animal Services Advisory Committee.
10. Monthly update - on major projects in progress /CIP. (B. James/K. Woodlee)
Requests and Announcements
• Dr. Mark Browne thanked City Planner Megan Harrison for a great job presenting agenda items
before the City Council. This was the first time Ms. Harrison presented items to the City Council.
Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers for updates or information from staff.
Councilmember Scagliola asked about the review or discussion of the Zoning and Density and asked
for an update. Dr. Mark Browne announced that on July 9, 2021 there will be a Joint Workshop for
City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission. It will be a morning session.
Councilmember Scagliola stated he has been approached by several residents who have concerns
about the Gutierrez Park's signage and asked if the Parks and Recreation Committee to address their
concerns.
Concerning Gutierrez Park, Dr. Mark Browne stated that if we wanted to move any further on
Gutierrez Park, it ought to go to Parks and Recreation Committee. City staff was not in favor of
changing the name of the park at this time. If the Council would like the Parks and Recreation
Committee to look at it, they definitely can do that. Mayor Gutierrez would like City Manager
Browne to provide the email where he replied to the Councilmember and send it to the rest of the
Council. At the next meeting if Council chooses to address it, they can send it to Parks and
Recreation Committee.
• Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items or presentations be placed on a future City
Council agenda.
No items requested.
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Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
• City and community events attended and to be attended
• City Council Committee and Liaison Assignments (see assignments below)
*Continuing education events attended and to be attended
• Recognition of actions by City employees
• Recognition of actions by community volunteers
Mayor Gutierrez recognized the following:
• Councilmember Michael Dahle attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Willie's Grill and Icehouse
Restaurant in Cibolo, TX.
• Councilmember David Scagliola attended the Chamber 16th Anniversary Celebration at Blue Bonnet
• Councilmember Allison Heyward attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Willie's Grill and
Icehouse Restaurant in Cibolo, TX and the Chamber 16th Anniversay Celebration at Blue Bonnet.
Councilmember Heyward informed City Council that she has been taking part in the Facebook
Summer Series and they are doing Government Outreach Programs. She participated in the
Guadalupe Community Coalition via ZOOM meeting and today was able to go to the 2021
Leadership Core at RAFB.
Adjournment
Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
ATTEST: ,
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