PZ 02-10-2010
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
February 10,2010
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on February 10, 20 I 0 at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
David Richmond, Chairman
Roberta Tutschke
Cedric Edwards
Gary Wallace
William Sommers
CITY STAFF
Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services
Misty Nichols, Senior Planner
Larry Dublin, City Engineer
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
Ken Greenwald
OTHERS PRESENT
David Brodbeck, Jacobs
Chris Dice, MW Cude Engineering
David Beales, Briones Engineers
Bret Guzman, Don McCrary and Associates
Larry Krippendorf, Krippco
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.
PRESENTATION BY CITY ENGINEER:
. Update on the construction at FM 1518.
. Construction of FM 3009; is completion of project going to provide four traffic lanes with a
center turning lane.
Mr. Dublin, City Engineer, advised the Commission that the construction at FM 1518 is the construction of a
lift station and forced sewer main.
Mr. Dublin reviewed the TxDOT exhibit of the construction plans and on the expected construction from IH
35 to FM 2252.
5.
MINUTES
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A. Regular Meeting - January 27,20 I O.
Ms. Tutschke moved to approve the regular meeting minutes for January 27, 2010. Mr. Edwards seconded
the motion. Vote 4 ayes and 1 abstention. Motion carried.
6.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
A.
PC 2009-027 Kensington Ranch Estates Subdivision - Revised Master Plan
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a revised subdivision master plan of Kensington
Ranch Estates Subdivision consisting of 76.588:!:: acres of land containing 201 residential lots located
west of Schertz Parkway. This property is currently zoned Planned Development (PDD).
Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that they approved the original
subdivision master plan on January 24, 2006. The revised subdivision master plan is being submitted to add
additional lots to Unit 1 after the drainage improvements are complete. She advised the Commission that the
plan was reviewed by all staff and appears to meet the requirements of the UDC and the applicant was
present.
Discussion followed between the Commission, Staff and the applicant on the drainage channel and how the
lots would be graded and filled.
After discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to approve this item. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote
unanimous. Motion carried.
B. PC 2009-029 Laura Heights Estates, Unit 3 - Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of the Laura Heights Estates
Subdivision Unit 3. The 17.375::1:: acre tract is located near the intersection of Ware Seguin Road and
Boenig Road containing twenty-four residential lots. The property is zoned Residential Agricultural
(RA)
Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that this subdivision was being reviewed
under the old UDC. She stated that the Commission approved Unit I on April 26, 2006 and Unit 2 on
September 16, 2006 and that the entire development received a SUP on April 11, 2006. The applicant has
reconfigured this unit to increase the width of the lots resulting in a reduction in the number of lots. She
advised the Commission that the plat was reviewed by all staff and appears to meet the requirements of the
UDC and she said the applicant was present for questions.
Mr. Wallace moved to approve this item. Mr. Edwards seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
C. PC 2010-002 Krippco Subdivision - Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of the Krippco Subdivision
consisting of 2.83::1:: acre tract of land located on FM 482 approximately 1,056 feet southwest of
Hubertus Road (FM 1103) containing one commercial lot. The property is zoned Manufacturing
District-Light (M-l).
Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that this site is a non-conforming
residential lot in the M-I zoning district and that it has an existing house which is being converted to a
commercial office for Krippco Landscaping. She advised the Commission that the plat was reviewed by all
staff and appears to meet the requirements of the UDC and she stated that the applicant was present.
Discussion followed between the Commission, Staff and the applicant on the type of business and the exterior
requirements within the City. Ms. Sanchez commented that the improvements shown on the preliminary plat
would be removed for the final plat process and that although the addition of a proposed metal building was
shown on the plat, that the applicant is fully aware that exterior masonry material is required on the proposed
building and that would be shown on the site plan.
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Mr. Edwards moved to approve this item. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
7. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
Brief by Staff on requirements and permitting of retaining walls more that 4 feet in height. (W.
Sommers)
B. Requests by Commissioners to Staff for information.
No requests.
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 briefed the Commission on the City Council presentation for the proposed senior
living facility on Borgfeld.
D. Announcements by City Staff
. City and community events attended and to be attended
Ms. Sanchez gave a brief update on the following:
. Staff finalized UDC revisions today and the proposed changes will be provided to the
Commission on Thursday afternoon, February II, 2010. The joint workshop is scheduled on
February 16, 20 I 0 from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm and that the meeting included a public hearing with
a recommendation by the P & Z to City Council.
7.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 7: 17 P.M.
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