08-12-2009
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
August 12,2009
The Schertz Plan.ning and Zoning Commission convened on August 12, 2009 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
Roberta Tutschke
Ken Greenwald
William Sommers
Cedric Edwards
CITY STAFF
Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services
Lesa Wood, Planner I
Misty Nichols, Senior Planner
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Gary Wallace
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Tony Olfers, MBC Engineering
Fernando Saenz, MBC Engineering
Wade McGinnis, Barshop-Oles
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:32 P.M.
2.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Jeff Jewell, Assistant Economic Development Director, extended an invitation to the Downtown planning
session on FM 78 and Main Street on August 17,2009 at 6:00 at the Civic Center.
3.
MINUTES
A.
Regular Meeting - June 24, 2009.
Mr. Edwards moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Sommers seconded the motion. Vote: unanimous.
Motion carried.
4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
PC 2009-013 Forest Ridge Commercial II - Replat
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for approval of a replat of Lot 6, Block I, of the
Forest Ridge Commercial II Subdivision establishing Lots 7R, 8R, 9R, Block], Forest Ridge
Commercial II Subdivision consisting of 4.869+ acres of land located at the west corner of FM 3009
and Forest Ridge Parkway. This property is currently zoned Neighborhood Services (NS).
Public hearing opened at 6:35 pm.
Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the City Manager has granted
two administrative variances to the maximum curb cut ordinance and the sidewalk requirements.
Mr. Richmond recognized the following:
· Fernando Saenz, MBC Engineers, stated he was available for questions.
. Mr. Brockman stated he did not agree with the sidewalk variance. He questioned the access
behind the property and HEB's approval.
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Public hearing closed at 6:44 pm.
Mr. Edwards questioned the access to HEB.
Mr. McGinnis, Barshop-Oles, reminded the Commission of the Public Improvement District (PID) that
was created for this area. Within this PID HEB dedicated a public vehicular access easement.
There was discussion between Commissioners, Staff and the applicant on the access behind the property
and access to HEB.
Mr. Edwards questioned access for Lot 9 and Forest Ridge Parkway.
Mr. McGinnis stated that there has been a letter of agreement with the HOA that allows one curb cut on
Forest Ridge Parkway.
Mr. Sommers questioned access off of FM 3009 and curb cuts.
Mr. Greenwald stated there is a one foot non-access easement.
Mr. Edwards stated concern with sidewalks.
Mr. Greenwald stated that at a City Council briefing there was discussion that TX Dot will not accept
sidewalks on FM 3009.
Mr. Evans questioned the curb cut location.
Ms. Sanchez stated TX Dot is requiring it to be located as shown on the plan.
Mr. Evans expressed concerns with the changes to replat.
Mr. McGinnis stated TX Dot located the curb cut.
Mr. Richmond expressed concerns on the traffic flow and curb cut on FM 3009.
Ms. Sanchez reminded the Commission of the TX Dot notes on the plat and the City responsibility to
work in cooperation with TX Dot since FM 3009 is a State highway.
Mr. Edwards stated his concerns with inner-connectivity and would like this to be noted on the plat.
There was a short discussion between Commission, staff and applicant on the reciprocal easement note
placed on the replat.
Ms. Sanchez stated the applicant has agreed to place the note on the replat.
Mr. Richmond stated that he still has a problem with the entrance at FM 3009.
Mr. Olfers stated that when meeting with TX Dot on the access for this property TX Dot had concerns
with the impact on the Forest Ridge neighborhood and that is why the access is further away from Forest
Ridge Parkway.
After discussion, Mr. Edwards moved to approve this item with the condition that a note shown on plat
for inner-connectivity between lots. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr.
Greenwald, Mr. Evans, and Mr. Edwards. Vote Nay: Mr. Sommers and Mr. Richmond. Motion carried.
5.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
A.
PC 2009-008 Forest Ridge Commercial II - Auto Zone - Site Plan
Consider and act upon a request for approval ofa Site Plan of Lot 7R, Block I, of the Forest Ridge
Commercial II Subdivision consisting of 1.386+ acres of land located at the west corner of FM 3009
and Forest Ridge Parkway for a proposed Auto Zone. This property is currently zoned Neighborhood
Services (NS).
Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the City Manager has granted
two administrative variances to the maximum curb cut ordinance and the sidewalk requirements.
Mr. Edwards questioned the signs.
Ms. Sanchez provided a copy of the sign for the Commission to review and advised them that the signs
do meet the Unified Development Code.
Mr. Evans questioned the curb cut length and variance.
Ms. Sanchez stated that the curb cut variance is to comply with TX Dot
Mr. Edwards questioned masonry standards.
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Ms. Sanchez stated that developer is aware of the standards.
Mr. Evans questioned the tree plan.
Ms. Sanchez stated that the Parks Director has reviewed and approved the plan.
Mr. Richmond questioned the landscaping in the 20' buffer and requested a berm.
Mr. Evans questioned the use of"MFP" not located in the legend.
After discussion, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve this item with the corrections to the 70' permitted
access, update landscape legend to include "MFP" and a request for a berm. Mr. Sommers seconded the
motion. Vote Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Greenwald, Mr. Sommers, and Mr. Edwards. Vote Nay: Mr.
Evans and Mr. Richmond. Motion carried.
6. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION ONLY:
A. Discussion regarding Board of Adjustment Liaison. (D. Richmond / W. Sommers)
Ms. Sanchez provided a letter to the Commission regarding the Liaison. The Liaison will not be reintroduced
to the BOA.
B. Discussion regarding Residential District Spreadsheet. (D. Richmond)
Ms. Sanchez advised the Commission that GIS was unable to provide the information due to heavy workload.
GIS staff would like to provide this on a quarterly basis.
C. Spreadsheet of approved applications and expirations. (D. Richmond)
There was discussion between the Commission and Staff on the spreadsheet.
Mr. Evans and Mr. Richmond have concerns with expired plans/plats.
Ms. Sanchez stated that Staff does not have tracking software and when approved plans expire the developer
has to reapply.
7. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
Discussion regarding Tree Mitigation. (D. Richmond)
B. Requests by Commissioners to Staff for information.
Mr. Evans commented that tractor trailers are using Windy Meadows as overnight and weekend parking.
Ms. Sanchez stated she would forward the information to Code Enforcement.
C. Announcements by Commissioners and Council
· City and community events attended and to be attended
. Continuing education events attended and to be attended
Mr. Richmond reminded the Commission of the Downtown planning session scheduled on Monday,
August 17,2009.
Mr. Greenwald gave an update on David Dennis, General Manager ofCibolo Creek Municipal Authority.
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D. Announcements by City Staff
. City and community events attended and to be attended
. Records retention
Ms. Sanchez gave a brief update on the following:
. The Library is scheduled to open on August 29, 2009 and invited everyone to attend.
. Schertzfest is October 2 & 3, 2009.
. 60 I Mitchell - Code Enforcement was in contact with the tenant and the owner is working on
getting things cleaned up.
. AP A Conference update.
8.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
Theoffieeting adjourned at 8:33 P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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