05-28-2008
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
May 28, 2008
"-" The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on May 28, 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
CITY STAFF
Thomas Rhodes, Mitchell Planning Group
Misty Nichols, Planner II
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
William Sommers
Gary Wallace
OTHERS PRESENT
David Cummings
Ruben Renteria, Bain Medina Bain
Bruce Raney, Trammell Crow
Rosemary Grayson, Mobile Villa homeowner
Janet Wilson, Mobile Villa homeowner
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:34 P.M.
2.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Rosemary Grayson and Janet Wilson stated their concerns regarding the safety hazards on ll-I-35 access
road.
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3.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A.
Consider and act upon the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes for May 14,2008.
B.
PC 2008-019 Enterprise Industrial Park - Revised Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a revised final plat of Lots I and 2, Block 1 of
the Enterprise Industrial Park Subdivision consisting of 125. 79:t. acres of land located at the
intersection of Associate Drive and Lookout Road. This property is zoned Manufacturing
District - Light (M-l).
Following the reading of the agenda items, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Ms.
Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
A.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ZC 2008-005 Valvoline/Laserwash Subdivisions - Zoning
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request to rezone 1.38:f: acres of land out of
the T. Herrera Survey No. 68, Abstract No. 153, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas
being Lot 1, Block 1 of the Valvoline Subdivision and Lot 1, Block 1 of the FM-3009
Laserwash Subdivision from Office Professional District (OP) to General Business District
(GB). The property is on the west side of FM-3009 (Roy Richard Dr.) located approximately
229 feet south of Savannah Drive.
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Public hearing was opened at 6:43 pm.
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that there was no one present to represent
this case.
Public Hearing closed at 6:46 pm. .....J
After discussion regarding the concerns of zoning this property to General Business (GB) and the intent
to protect the FM-3009 right-of-way from General Business type uses, the Chairman requested a motion
to re-open the public hearing and postpone the hearing to the next regularly scheduled Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting.
Mr. Evans moved to re-open the public hearing at 7:03 pm. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote
unanimous. Motion carried.
Mr. Greenwald moved to postpone the public hearing to the next regularly scheduled Planning and
Zoning meeting (June 11, 2008). Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
5.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A.
PC 2008-020 Lowe's Retail Center - Site Plan
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a site plan of Lot 8 Block 1 of the Lowe's Retail
Center consisting of 1.492:t. acres of land located on IH 35, 1,635 feet south of the intersection of
FM 3009 and IH 35. This property is zoned General Business (GB).
Mr. Rhodes reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the applicant was present.
Commissioners requested that the applicant consider providing additional landscaping on the property.
The applicant stated that he would take this into consideration although his plan currently meets the
minimum landscape requirements.
Commissioners also suggested that sidewalks are a requirement of the UDC, and staff mentioned to the
applicant that a permit is required through TxDOT for the sidewalks.
After discussion on the landscaping and sidewalk issues, Ms. Tutschke moved to approve the item. Mr. J
Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Greenwald, Mr. Edwards, and Mr.
Richmond. Vote Nay: Mr. Evans. Motion carried.
B. PC 2008-016 Chelsea Convenience Subdivision - Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of the preliminary plat of Lot 3 Block 2 of the Chelsea
Convenience Subdivision consisting of 4.4921 acres of land located at the southwest corner of ll-I35
Access Road and Legacy Oaks Parkway. This property is zoned General Business (GB)
Mr. Rhodes reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the applicant was present.
After a short discussion on the need for a convenience store directly opposite the Shell convenience store, Mr.
Greenwald moved to approve the item. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. V ote unanimous. Motion
carried.
6. ITEMS BY COUNCIL, COMMISSION AND STAFF
A. City Council Comments
No Comments.
B. Planning Manager Comments
Mr. Rhodes advised the Commission that Ms. Gabbard transferred to the Fire Department and mentioned
that the new UDC should be on an agenda in June for review by the Commission and Council.
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C. Planning Commissioner Comments
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Ms. Tutschke:
No comments.
Mr. Greenwald
Advised the Commission of the opening of and access through Valero, McDonalds and H.E.B. He also
stated that he and Mr. Richmond attended the Randolph AICUZ Study for 2008, and the changes that
were made were to the noise contours.
Mr. Evans:
Mr. Evans stated that he thought the new AICUZ map was more restrictive than the 2000 maps, and
requested staff to keep a close eye out for new development in these areas.
Mr. Edwards:
No comments.
Mr. Richmond:
No comments.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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