12-09-2009
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
December 9, 2009
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on December 9, 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
Cedric Edwards (arrived 6:31 pm)
William Sommers
CITY STAFF
Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services
Lesa Wood, Planner I
Misty Nichols, Senior Planner
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Gary Wallace
Ken Greenwald
OTHERS PRESENT
Bill Fey, Fey Engineering
Jessie Helms, SPV Ventures, LLC
Brett Corwin, Corwin Engineering
Tony Olfers, MBC Engineers
Carey Birmingham, SPV Ventures, LLC
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
2. RECOGNITION OF REAPPOINTED COMMISSIONERS
A. Election of Chairman
B. Election of Vice Chair
· Elections of Chair and Vice Chair were deferred until the time that a full Commission is present.
3. HEARING OF RESIDENTS
No citizen comments.
4.
MINUTES
A.
Regular Meeting - November 18,2009.
Ms. Tutschke moved to approve the regular meeting minutes for November 18, 2009 minutes. Mr. Sommers
seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
5.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A.
PC 2009-022 HGV Investments, Unit I - Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of HGV Investments Subdivision, Unit I.
The 5.978:t-acre tract is located on the East side of FM 2252 North of FM 482. The property is zoned
Manufacturing Light (M I).
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B. PC 2007-099 Riata Subdivision, Unit 3 - Final Plat Extension
Consider and act upon a request for approval for a time extension for the final plat of Riata
Subdivision, Unit 3. The 33.124+ acre tract consists of 139 residential lots generally located between
IH 35 and Old Weiderstein Road. The property is zoned Single Family Residential District (R-7).
Following the reading of the Consent Agenda, Mr. Sommers moved to approve agenda items 5A and 5 B with
the condition that item 5B plat expires on June 12, 20 I O. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote unanimous.
Motion carried.
6.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
A.
PC 2009-024 The Oaks at Schertz Parkway - Site Plan
Consider and act upon a request for approval ofa site plan of Lot I, Block 1, of the SPV, LLC
Subdivision consisting of 7.659:1:: acres ofland located on Schertz Parkway North of Wiederstein
Road, also know as 5000 Schertz Parkway. The property is currently zoned General Business District
(GB).
Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments on the site plan for the proposed Medical Offices. She advised the
Commission that the site was reviewed by all staff and appears to meet the requirements of the UDC, and that
the City Manager issued a variance in accordance with the UDC on the size of the curb cuts on Schertz
Parkway. She stated the applicant and owner were available for questions.
Mr. Evans expressed concerns with the traffic safety on the southern curb cut.
Staff advised the Commission that the curb cuts were platted, and the plans were reviewed and approved by
the City Engineer.
Mr. Evans asked for clarification on the letter provided by the City Engineer on the drainage and detention
pond.
Ms. Sanchez advised the Commission that the City Engineer reviewed the plans, determined that pre- and
post-development run off would not change, and approved the detention pond.
Mr. Edwards stated that the development will be good for the community.
Mr. Richmond applauded the development.
Ms. Tutschke moved to approve this item. Mr. Edwards seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion
carried.
B. PC 2009-025 The Links at Scenic Hills - Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for preliminary plat for The Links at Scenic Hills Unit 3. The
23.464:1:: acre tract is located near Columbia and Jimmy Walker streets south ofI-35 N. The plat
contains eighty-eight residential lots and one Home Owners Association Greenbelt lot. The property is
zoned Single-Family Residential (R-6)
Ms. Sanchez advised the Commission that the applicant had withdrawn the application from the agenda.
7. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
No requests.
B. Requests by Commissioners to Staff for information.
· Request for information of cross connectivity between lots near Wal-Mart including: Wendy's,
Abel's, Valero, etc. (C. Edwards)
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. Request for information on the gate located at Golden Oak and Circle, and why it is not open and
available for access. (C. Edwards)
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 Special Meeting scheduled January 6, 2010 at
6:30 pm.
D. Announcements by City Staff
. City and community events attended and to be attended
. Announcement regarding restrictions on design related to plats.
Ms. Sanchez gave a brief update on the following:
. Ms. Sanchez reminded the Commission that there is no meeting on December 23,2009.
. Requested that each member review the by-laws and offer suggestions.
6.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 7: 13 P.M.
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Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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