12-12-2007
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
December 12, 2007
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on December 12, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Cedric Edwards
Ken Greenwald
CITY STAFF
Thomas Rhodes, Mitchell Planning Group
Misty Nichols, Planner II
Chris Gabbard, Planner I
Lesa Wood, Planning Technician
Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Specialist
George Logan, Parks and Recreation Director
Gail Douglas, Community Services Director
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Wade Hawkins, SCUCISD
Amy Madison, RDO Representative
Chad Le Blanc, Don McCrary and Associates
John LaRo, MBC Engineers
Kyle Berg, Bury & Partners
Bret Corwin, Corwin Engineers
Scott Dye, Dye Enterprises
Andrew Michael J. Staskawage - RVK
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
David Richmond, Chairman
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
Roberta Tutschke
William Sommers
Gary Wallace
Michael Carpenter, City Council Liaison
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M.
2.
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS
The agenda item was postponed.
3.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
No citizen comment.
4.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A.
Consider and act upon the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes for November 14,
2007.
B.
PC2007-102 RDO Equipment Company-FP (minor)
Consider and act upon a request for a final plat of Lot 1, Block 1 of the RDO Equipment Company
Subdivision generally located 1300 feet east of the intersection of FM-482 and IH-35 South. This
property is currently zoned General Business District (GB).
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D. PC2007-099 Riata Unit 3-FP
Consider and act upon a request for approval ofa Final Plat for Lots 1-13, Block 9, Lots 1-18, Block
14, Lots 1-18, Block 13, Lots 1-9, Block 12, Lots 47-75, Block 1, Lots 1-38, Block 8 and Lots 16-30,
Block 6, Riata Subdivision, Unit 3, consisting of approximately 33.l24:t acres of land and containing
139 lots, generally located between IH 35 and Old Wiederstein Road. The property is zoned
Residential District - 7 (R-7).
Following reading of the agenda items, Mr. Sommers moved to approve Consent Agenda items 4A, 4B, 4D.
Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
C. PC2007-107 Townsend-FP (minor)
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a Final Plat for Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, John H.
Townsend Subdivision. Containing 1.853:t acre of land located approximately 1.26 miles East ofFM
1604 on Lower Seguin Road. The property is zoned Single-Family Residential District/Agricultural
(R-A)
Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments.
After a short discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to approve Consent Agenda items 4C. Motion failed due to
lack of second.
After further discussion on the presence of the applicant, Mr. Sommers moved to postpone the agenda item.
Ms. Tutscke seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Ms. Tutscke, Mr. Sommers, Mr. Evans. Voting Nay: Mr.
Wallace, Mr. Richmond. Motion carried.
Later, when applicant was present, Mr. Sommers moved to reconsider Consent Agenda item 4C. Mr.
Wallace seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
Following the reading of the agenda item, Mr. Wallace moved to approve Consent Agenda item 4C. Ms.
Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
SUP2007-006 RDO Equipment Company-SUP
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for 7.79:t
acres of land out of the Calvin B. Abbott Survey Number 262, Abstract 18 generally located 1300 feet
east of the intersection ofFM-482 and IH-35 South. The purpose of this SUP is to authorize a new and
unlisted use in accordance with Unified Development Code Article IV, Permitted Uses, Section 4. The
proposed use is for a heavy equipment rental and sales establishment in the General Business District
(GB).
Public hearing opened at 6:48 pm.
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present.
Amy Madison, RDO Equipment, gave a presentation on the company history, revenue and jobs that the
company will bring to the city.
Public hearing closed at 6:56 pm.
After a short discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to recommend approval to City Council. Mr. Wallace
seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
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B. ZC2007-012 Parkland Dedication Requirements-UDC Amendment
Hold a public hearing and consider an amendment to the text of Article XI, Platting, Section 32, Parks
and Recreation Areas, of the Unified Development Code of the City providing for land dedication
requirements and fee-in-lieu of land dedication requirements.
Public hearing opened at 7:00 pm.
Mr. Rhodes gave a short presentation.
Public hearing closed at 7:03 pm.
Mr. Sommers asked a few questions about the fee calculation.
Commissioners requested to hear from the Parks and Recreation department.
Gail Douglas, Community Services Director, explained that she felt this was good for the City and explained
why.
George Logan, Parks and Recreation Director, said "it is our desire to develop good parks for the citizens of
Schertz and make them work" and he feels that this amendment is good for the City.
After a short discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to recommend approval to City Council. Ms. Tutschke
seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Sommers, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Richmond. Voting Nay:
Mr. Evans. Motion carried.
C. PC2007-086 Hubertus Retail-RP
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for a replat of Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Block 1
of the Hubertus Retail Subdivision, containing 7.999:t acres of land located on the southeast corner of
Interstate Highway 35 and FM 1103. The property is zoned General Business (GB).
Public hearing opened at 7:23 pm.
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present.
Public hearing closed at 7:25 pm.
After discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the item. Mr. Sommers seconded the motion. Vote
unanimous. Motion carried.
D. PC2007-097 Pesado Construction-RP
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for approval of a replat of a portion of Lot 6,
Block 1, of the Vestal Subdivision establishing Lot 7, Block 1, Pesado Subdivision consisting of a
2.476:t acre tract ofland located on the west side of Pipestone. The property is zoned Manufacturing
District - Light (M-l).
Public hearing opened at 7:27 pm.
Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present.
Public hearing closed at 7:29 pm.
After a short discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the item. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion.
Voting Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Evans, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Richmond. Abstaining: Mr. Sommers. Motion
carried.
E. PC2007-106 HEB 35/FM-3009-RP
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for approval of a replat of a portion of Lot 5,
Block 1, of the HEB 35 / FM 3009 Subdivision establishing Lot 6 and Lot 7, Block 1, HEB 35 / FM
3009 Subdivision consisting of an 18.1 03:t acre tract of land located at the southwest corner of
Interstate Highway 35 and FM 3009. The property is zoned General Business (GB).
Public hearing opened at 7:30 pm.
Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present.
Public hearing closed at 7:32 pm.
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After a short discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to approve the item. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote
unanimous. Motion carried.
6.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A.
PC2007-101 RDO Equipment Company-SP
Consider and act upon a request for a site plan for 7.79-.r. acres of land out of the Calvin B. Abbott
Survey Number 262 Abstract 18, generally located 1300 feet east of the intersection of FM -482 and
IH-35 South. This property is currently zoned General Business District (GB).
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present.
Mr. Evans expressed his concerns with the traffic safety.
After some discussion on landscape and traffic safety, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the item. Ms. Tutschke
seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Sommers, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Richmond. Voting Nay:
Mr. Evans. Motion carried.
B. PC2007-091 SCUCISD Junior High School-SP
Consider and act upon a request for a site plan of Lot 1, Block 1 of the Ray D. Corbett Junior High
School, containing 36.544-.r. acres of land located on FM-15l8 north of Lower Seguin Road. This
property is currently zoned Public Use District (PUB)
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present.
Mr. Hawkins, SCUCISD, gave a short presentation on the school site and gave a projected open date of
August 2009.
After a short discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the item. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote
unanimous. Motion carried.
C. PC2007-103 SACU-SP
Consider and act upon a request for a site plan of Lot 5, Block 1 of the FM-3009 Retail Subdivision,
containing 0.91O-.r. acres of land located at the northeast comer ofFM-3009 and Four Oaks Lane. This
property is currently zoned Manufacturing District-Light (M-l).
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present.
After a short discussion on right of way, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the item. Ms. Tutschke seconded the
motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
D. PC2007-100 Keatts/Close-SP
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a site plan of Lot 29, Block 5 of the Keatts / Close
Subdivision, containing 1.348:t acres of land located on Tri-County Parkway approximately 175 feet
south of Assembly Circle. The property is zoned Manufacturing District - Light (M-l).
Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present.
After discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to approve the item. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Vote
Unanimous. Motion carried.
E. PC2007-095 Texas Tack and Trailer-SP
Consider and act upon a request for a Site Plan of Lot I, Block I, of the Texas Tack and Trailer
Subdivision containing 5.00:t acres of land located at 22345 IH-35 North. The property is zoned
General Business District COB).
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Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present.
After a short discussion on the sign and wash rack, Mr. Sommers moved to approve the item. Mr. Wallace
seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Sommers, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Richmond. Voting Nay:
Mr. Evans. Motion carried.
7. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. City Council
Mr. Carpenter stated that the Council calendar has been updated. All fifth Tuesday meetings have been
removed from the calendar and any joint meetings will need to be scheduled.
B. Director's Report
Mr. Rhodes stated that a copy of the rules and procedures has been included ill the packet for
commissioners to review.
C. Planning Commissioner Comments
Ms. Tutschke:
No comments.
Mr. Sommers:
No comments.
Mr. Evans:
No comments.
Mr. Wallace:
Stated City staff needs to be proactive on acceleration and deceleration lanes and not leave it up to the
developers.
Mr. Richmond:
No comments.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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