01-09-2008PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
January 9, 2008
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on January 9, 2008 at 6:30 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
Cedric Edwards
Ken Greenwald
Roberta Tutschke
William Sommers
Gary Wallace
Michael Carpenter, City Council Liaison
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
CITY STAFF
Thomas Rhodes, Mitchell Planning Group
Misty Nichols, Planner II
Chris Gabbard, Planner I
Lesa Wood, Planning Technician
Leonard Truitt, Director of Development Services
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Joe Pecora, Halff & Associates
Kyle Low, Pro Logis
Bob Ellingson, CEC
Henry Christopher, Schertz Forest Ventures
Shane Fox, Keystone Concrete
Roy Rosin, Josin Engineering
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M.
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS
After reading of the agenda item, Mr. Wallace moved to reappoint Mr. Richmond as Chairman and Mr.
Evans as Vice Chairman, Mr. Sommers seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mr. Truitt, Director of Development Services, made a short presentation on the approval of the contract with
Mitchell Planning Group by the City Council and introduced Thomas Rhodes as Planning Manager.
Mr. Brockman, 1000 Elbel, presented the commission with information that he heard at a council meeting on
the Crestmark Homes project on FM 1518.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Consider and act upon the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes for December 12,
2007.
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B. PC2007 -114 Schertz Library -Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of the final plat of Lot 1, Block 1 Schertz Public
Library Subdivision consisting of 14.749± acres of land located at the northeast corner of Schertz
Parkway and Elbel Road. The property is zoned Public Use District (PUB).
C. PC2008 -002 Schertz Forest Unit 3- Revised Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a revised final plat of Schertz Forest Unit 3. The
102.7± acre tract contains 45 single - family residential lots, generally located at the southwest corner
of FM -1518 and Ware- Seguin Road. The property is zoned Residential/Agricultural (R -A).
Following reading of the agenda items, Mr. Wallace moved to approve Consent Agenda items 4A, 4B, 4C.
Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous with Mr. Greenwald abstaining from agenda item
4A. Motion carried.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. SUP2007 -010 Keystone Concrete - Specific Use Permit
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Lots 35
and 36, Block 1 of the Nell Deane Subdivision. The proposed commercial lot is within the Air
Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ). The 3.0± acre tract is zoned General Business -2 (GB -2).
The tract is situated out of the Genobera Malpaz Survey No. 67 Abstract No. 221, Guadalupe County,
Schertz, Texas. The property is located approximately 412 feet east of the intersection of FM 1518 on
Nell Deane Street.
Public hearing opened at 6:43 pm.
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present.
Mr. Brockman questioned the reason for the SUP.
Mr. Evans stated to Mr. Brockman that the SUP was a requirement because the property lies in the AICUZ.
Public hearing closed at 6:47 pm.
After a short discussion between commissioners and staff on floodplain and lot information, Mr. Wallace
moved to approve the item. Mr. Sommers seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
B. SUP2007 -009 Pape Subdivision - Welding Shop - Specific Use Permit
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Lots 2 and
3, Block 2 of the Windy Meadows Subdivision (proposed Pape Subdivision). The proposed
commercial lot is within the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ). The 2.0± acre tract is
zoned General Business -2 (GB -2). The tract is situated out of the Genobera Malpaz Survey No. 67
Abstract No. 221, Guadalupe County, Schertz, Texas. The property is located approximately 85 feet
east of the intersection of FM 1518 on Windy Meadows Drive. (applicant requested to withdraw this item
and reschedule)
This item was withdrawn by the applicant and requested to reschedule at a later date.
C. PC2007 -112 Pape Subdivision - Replat
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for approval of a replat of Lot 2 and Lot 3,
Block 2 of the Windy Meadow Subdivision establishing Lot 40, Block 2, Pape Subdivision consisting
of a 2.0± acre tract of land located approximately 85 feet East of the intersection of FM 1518 and
Windy Meadows. The property is zoned General Business District 2 (GB -2).
Public hearing opened at 7:03 pm.
Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was not present.
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Public hearing closed at 7:04 pm.
After a short discussion between commissioners and staff, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the item. Mr.
Edwards seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Evans, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Edwards, and Mr.
Richmond. Voting Nay: Mr. Sommers and Mr. Greenwald. Motion carried.
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. PC2007 -115 Keystone Concrete -Site Plan
Consider and act upon a request for site plan approval for Lots 35 and 36, Block 1 of the Nell Deane
Subdivision. The proposed commercial lot is within the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone
(AICUZ). The 3.0± acre tract is zoned General Business -2 (GB -2). The tract is situated out of the
Genobera Malpaz Survey No. 67 Abstract No. 221, Guadalupe County, Schertz, Texas. The property
is located approximately 412 feet east of the intersection of FM 1518 on Nell Deane Street.
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present.
After a short discussion on the floodplain, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the item. Mr. Sommers
seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Sommers, Mr. Greenwald, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Edwards
and Mr. Richmond. Voting Nay: Mr. Evans. Motion carried.
B. PC2007 -113 Pape Subdivision - Welding Shop -Site Plan
Consider and act upon a request for site plan approval for Lots 2 and 3, Block 2 of the Windy
Meadows Subdivision (proposed Pape Subdivision). The proposed commercial lot is within the Air
Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ). The 2.0± acre tract is zoned General Business - 2 (GB -2).
The tract is situated out of the Genobera Malpaz Survey No. 67 Abstract No. 221, Guadalupe County,
Schertz, Texas. The property is located approximately 85 feet east of the intersection of FM 1518 on
Windy Meadows Drive. (applicant requested to withdraw this item and reschedule)
This item was withdrawn by the applicant to be rescheduled at a later date.
C. PC2007 -108 Prologis Park Tri- County - Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of the preliminary plat of Lot 1, Block 1 of the Prologis
Park Tri - County Subdivision consisting of 54.73± acres of land located at the northwest corner of
Doerr Lane and Associate Drive. This property is zoned Manufacturing District - Light (M -1)
Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments and advised the commission the applicant was present.
After a short discussion about plat notes, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the item. Ms. Tutschke seconded
the motion. Voting Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Greenwald, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Edwards and Mr. Richmond.
Voting Nay: Mr. Sommers and Mr. Evans. Motion carried.
7. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. ZC2008 -001 Article IX, Sign Standards
Discussion regarding revisions to Article IX of the UDC, Sign Standards. (T Rhodes)
Mr. Rhodes gave a short presentation highlighting the sections of the UDC Article IX that have changes.
B. Electronic Signs
Discuss and make recommendation to City Council regarding Electronic Signs. (D. Richmond)
After discussion between commissioners, Mr. Richmond moved to recommend to City Council a moratorium
on the permitting of electronic signs. (Subject to approval by City Attorney). Mr. Sommers seconded the
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motion. Voting Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Sommers, Mr. Greenwald, Mr. Evans, Mr. Wallace, and Mr.
Richmond. Voting Nay: Mr. Edwards. Motion carried.
C. Unified Development Code
Discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council to establish a joint meeting to receive a
presentation from Mitchell Planning Group regarding the new Unified Development Code. (T.
Rhodes)
Mr. Rhodes stated that Mitchell Planning Group has completed the UDC document, and it is at the Attorney
hired by the city for review. The projected meeting date should be at the beginning of February.
8. ITEMS BY COUNCIL, COMMISSION AND STAFF
A. City Council Comments
Mr. Carpenter congratulated Mr. Richmond and Mr. Evans on their reappointments. He stated that he
likes the contract between the City and Mitchell Planning Group that was presented to Council. He made
a few comments on the agenda and the meeting.
B. Planning Manager Comments
Mr. Rhodes advised the commission that an extra joint session between the City Council and the Planning
and Zoning Commission would be required to discuss the UDC after his presentation.
C. Planning Commissioner Comments
Ms. Tutschke:
No comments.
Mr. Sommers:
Thanked Michael Carpenter for his comments.
Mr. Greenwald
No comments.
Mr. Evans:
No comments.
Mr. Wallace:
Stated he opposed the unwritten rule of requiring applicants to be present for discussion.
Mr. Edwards:
No comments.
Mr. Richmond:
Stated that the Commission has an obligation the ask questions and make comments on applications.
Applicants should show support for the importance of their requests to Planning and Zoning.
8. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting adjourned at 8:12 P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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Recording Secretary, City of Schertz