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08-26-2003 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES AUGUST 26, 2003 .The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on August 26,2003 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION David Richmond, Chairman Ernie Evans, Vice-Chairman Joyce Briscoe Keith Van Dine Clovis Haddock Keith Van Dine Gary Wallace Ken Greenwald, ex-officio CITY STAFF Amy Madison, Community Development Director Misty Nichols, Planning Technician Jonette Ellis, Administrative Assistant COMMISSIONERS ABSENT William Sommers OTHERS PRESENT Robert Brockman, 4505 Grand Forest Anthony Recine, GE Reaves Engineering 1. Call to OrderIRoll Call . Chairman Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Board of Adjustment Actions: The Board of Adjustment met on August 25, 2003 to recommend reappointment of two members (Earl Hartzog and Ted Duigon) and reviewed Article II and XVI of the Unified Development Code. 3. Approval of the Minutes: Consider and take action on approval of the July 22, 2003 and the August 12, 2003 Planning and Zoning meeting minutes. Prior to discussion, Chairman Richmond asked the Commissioners to vote individually for the recording secretary to confirm each vote. Mr. Wallace moved to remove the July 22,2003 Planning and Zoning meeting minutes from the table for consideration. Mr. Van Dine seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. Chairman Richmond acknowledged that the corrections had been made. Following review, Mr. Haddock moved to approve the minutes of the July 22,2003 Planning and Zoning meeting. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. Due to corrections needed, Mr. Wallace moved to table the minutes of the August 12,2003 Planning and . Zoning meeting. Mr. Van Dine seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission August 26, 2003 Page 1 of 5 4. Citizen Input other than Agenda Items . Mr. Brockman was present and stated his appreciation for Mr. Haddock name sign. He also was unclear to the reason for the different voting procedure. Mr. Brockman also thanked Chairman Richmond for his presence at the August 19, 2003 City Council meeting and stated that Chairman Richmond had represented the Planning and Zoning Commission with high regard. 5. PC583-03 Discuss and take appropriate action on a request for a Replat of the Vestal Subdivision, Unit 1, Block 1, Lot 4 containing 4.699:t acres and create two lots and provides for a sewer easement. The property is located at the southwest corner of Pipestone and Red Iron. Applicant: Triple R Electric, Inc. Ms. Madison reviewed staff comments and stated that the rep1at is being requested to divide Lot 4 into two lots, creating Lots 7 and 8 of Block 1. She stated that the owner, Mr. Randy Amescua was present. Mr. Evans asked about the 16-foot sanitary sewer easement along on the existing Block 2, Lots 2 and 3. Ms. Nichols explained that the applicant is bringing sewer to the subdivision, and that the applicant has the permission of each property owner including the easement along the unplatted tract on Red Iron. Mr. Evans stated that the application is to rep1at Block 1, Lot 4 and the sewer easement is on Block 2, which should have been a part of the application to rep1at that block. Ms. Madison stated the City has procedural rights to amend the plat. . Discussion continued regarding amendments to Block 2 with the Commission instructing the applicant to submit an application for a rep1at to Block 2, Lots 2 and 3 of the Vestal Subdivision. Ms. Madison stated that she would follow up with the applicant on the procedure. Being that the application does not address the addition of the sewer easement in Block 2, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the Rep1at of Lot 4 of the Vestal Subdivision, Unit 1 thereby creating Lots 7 and 8. Ms. Briscoe seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 6. ZC184-03 Discuss and take appropriate action to call a Public Hearing for a request to rezone 4.O:t acres from PD to General Business (GB). The tract is located at the southwest corner of FM 482 and Hubertus Road for a manufacturing facility to fabricate custom canopies and covers. Applicant: Trico/Shadeports, Inc. Ms. Madison stated that the property was recently annexed into the City and the application is to zone 4.0:1: acres to General Business. She requested the Commission call for a public hearing. Mr. Evans asked if the back part of this property is in the flood plain and staff stated that it is not. Following review, Mr. Haddock moved to call a Public Hearing for the September 23,2003 Planning and Zoning meeting. Mr. Van Dine seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. . Chairman Richmond reminded the Commission and audience that all public hearings will be conducted at City Hall Council Chambers. Agenda Planning & Zoning Commission August 26, 2003 Page 2 of 5 .. 8. . ZC183-03 Discuss and take appropriate action to call a Public Hearing for a request to rezone 192.48:t acres from General Business (GB) and Residential-Agricultural (R-A) to General Business (GB) and Residential-5 (R-5). The tract is located between IH 35 and Wiederstein Road, adjacent to the Freeway Manor Subdivision. The request being for 38.2:t acres GB and 154.3:t acres R-5. Applicant: Continental Homes of Texas, LP Ms. Madison reviewed staff comments and stated that the property is adjacent to Freeway Manor and shows General Business along IH 35 to be used as a buffer between the interstate and the residential. Mr. Evans stated that he agrees with the proposal, but asked the Commission to be aware of what's going on around this vicinity and how this development will impact the area. Mr. Wallace asked staff about the property along IH 35 which is in Cibo10's ETJ and Ms. Madison stated the property would probably be developed at commercial. Mr. Wallace also stated that he would prefer the majority of the residential product to be Residential-6 (R-6). Following discussion, Ms. Briscoe moved to call a Public Hearing for the September 23, 2003 Planning and Zoning meeting. Mr. Van Dine seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. PC586-03 Discussion of a Master Plan of the Heitkamp tract containing 192.48:t acres situated between IH 35 and Wiederstein Road. The proposal is for three General Business (GB) lots containing 38.2:t acres, 557 residential lots on 154.3:t acres and 7.7:t acres of parkland. Applicant: Continental Homes of Texas, LP Ms. Madison reviewed staff comments and stated that the proposal contains three commercial lots, 557 residentia110ts and a 7.7-acre park. Ms. Madison also stated the City has been working with the applicant on the collector street and location of the lots. This item was placed on the agenda to receive input from the Commission and to consider setting a time for a visit to the site. Ms. Erika Jucknies was present and stated that following a meeting with the City Manager and Ms. Madison, she intends to modify the master plan to show one collector street running east and west through the residential portion of the property with no residentia110ts facing that collector. The plan will have two collector entrances off of ill 35 with the appropriate deceleration lanes into the General Business section of the development. She also noted the collector street between the General Business development and the residential development will be used as a buffer between the commercial properties and the residential use. Ms. Jucknies also stated that there would be one entrance to the residential subdivision off of Wiederstein Road. The placement of this entrance is based on the best visibility access. The development would provide a 30-foot right-of-way easement for Wiederstein Road. The Commission inquired who would construct Wiederstein Road and Ms. Jucknies stated the County. Ms. Madison suggested a possibility of a tax increment-financing (TIP) fund, which could be established to speed-up the construction. Cooperation from area property owners and the City of Cibolo would be necessary to . establish the TIE Discussion included the transmission lines and the 100-foot utility easements and Ms. Jucknies stated that Agenda Planning & Zoning Commission August 26, 2003 Page 3 of 5 no development would occur in the easement except the development of soccer fields and hike/bike trails. . Additional discussion included: the applicant will provide cedar fencing around the detention ponds and lift stations adjacent to residential lots. Detention ponds will be bermed. The reconfiguration of lots and thoroughfares could change the ratio of R-5 and R-610ts to 50 percent each. The Commission advised the applicant of the three trees required on single-family lots. The applicant will perform a level 2 traffic study as required by TxDOT. Following review of the calendar, the Commission and Staff agreed to meet Friday, September 5, 2003 at 8:30 a.m. at the site for a tour of the property. Ms. Madison stated that there would be transportation provided by the City for those requiring it. Discussion only, no action taken. 9. SUP35-03 Discuss and take appropriate action to call a Public Hearing to request a Specific Use Permit to place three manufactured homes on 10.0:t acres situated in the Doug Campbell Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1. Applicant: George Smith Ms. Madison reviewed the request stating that the applicant had submitted an application earlier this year, but withdrew due to incomplete information. Mr. Smith has been working with Don McCrary & Associates to comply with the City's requirements. Mr. McCrary will have the plan revised prior to the . public hearing. Mr. George Smith was present to address the Commission and stated that his request is to provide housing for his family. One unit for himself and his wife, the other two for his sons and their families. The Commission informed Mr. Smith that the Specific Use Permit if granted would be issued to Mr. Smith and if Mr. Smith were to vacate or sell the property, the permit would be null and void. Mr. Smith stated he understood the process. Mr. Smith also stated that improvement to the property would include a fire hydrant, a new water line and a road/driveway to access the rear of the property. Trees and brush will be cleared in order to construct the drive. Mr. Evans asked about the maximum weight load for the bridge. Mr. Smith stated that it is not a bridge but a culvert and that McCrary & Associates is reviewing the maximum load tonnage. Following review, Mr. Wallace moved to call for a Public Hearing for the September 23, 2003 Planning and Zoning meeting. Mr. Van Dine seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 10. Discuss and take appropriate action to recommend the reappointment of the following Commissioners: David Richmond, Gary Wallace and Clovis Haddock and forward to City Council for their consideration. Ms. Madison reviewed the terms for the Commission. . Following review and confirmation that Mr. Richmond, Mr. WaUace and Mr. Haddock would like to be reappointed, Mr. Evans moved to recommend the reappointment of the Commissioners and forward the Agenda Planning & Zoning Commission August 26, 2003 Page 4 of 5 recommendation to City Council for their consideration. carried. Vote unanimous. .1. Mr. Van Dine seconded the motion. Motion Items by Commissioners and City Staff a. October 1st - 3rd AP A Conference Ms. Madison: Asked the Commissioners to complete their applications for AP A conference and submit them to Ms. Nichols. Mr. Wallace stated that he would not be able to attend the conference. Chairman Richmond suggested providing a hotel room at the Hyatt for the Commission and Staff for retreat. Staff agreed. Ms. Madison also presented the new logo design for the Festival of Angels Christmas event, which is scheduled for December 5th and 6th. She also advised the Commission that she would be out of town on personal a matter on August 28th and 29th. Mr. Van Dine: inquired about the widening of 1-10 and Ms. Madison stated she would be contacting a representative from the Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council to speak at an upcoming meeting. Councilman Greenwald: advised that City Council had passed the rezoning on the Harborth property and that Council had tentatively approved the budget. He also stated a Federal law would be going into effect that would increase water bills by $2.50 for the collection and treatment of drainage waters. Ms. Briscoe: asked Staff to provide a letter to the school administration to explain the closing of Elbel Road due to complaints she has received that have assumed the Planning and Zoning Commission instructed the road to be closed. Ms. Madison stated she would provide an explanation to the school district and also place information in the monthly newsletter. . Chairman Richmond: asked that Staff consider the creation of a TIP for the construction of Wiederstein Road. He stated he agrees it is an excellent source of funds, but warned that the City was left with the costs on the development of Schertz Parkway when the County and school district backed-out of the agreement. He also asked staff to review the following signs: stack containers along IH 35 still show "containers for sale". Also there are three Atrium Inn signs along IH 35 that advertise the hotel is "newly built", where in fact it was built over nine years ago. Ms. Madison stated that Staff would review these Issues. 12. Adjournment. There being no further business, Mr. Van Dine moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. rtwJ \J,J~~ Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission .J- . R(cor mg Secretary, City of { Agenda Planning & Zoning Commission August 26. 2003 Page 5 of 5