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PZ 02-24-2010 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES February 24, 2010 The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on February 24, 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 Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman Roberta Tutschke Cedric Edwards Gary Wallace William Sommers Ken Greenwald CITY STAFF Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services Misty Nichols, Senior Planner COMMISSIONERS ABSENT None OTHERS PRESENT Fernando Saenz, MBC Engineers Kyle Workman, Workman Commercial David Brodbeck, Jacobs Engineering Chip Hough, Basic Industries of South Texas Bill Fey, Fey Engineering Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Mark Roberts, 4300 Spanish Oak 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 Mr. Sommers moved to elect David Richmond as Chairman; and Ernie Evans as Vice Chairman Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. 3. HEARING OF RESIDENTS No citizen comments. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Regular Meeting - February 24, 20 I O. B. PC 2010-006 The Links at Scenic Hills, Unit 3 - Final Plat Consider and act upon a request for final plat for The Links at Scenic Hills Unit 3. The 23.340:1: acre tract is located near Columbia and Jimmy Walker streets south of 1-35 N. The plat contains ninety-two residential lots and one Home Owners Association Greenbelt lot. The property is zoned Single-Family Residential (R-6) Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission February 24, 2010 Page I of 4 After the reading of the Consent Agenda, Mr. Sommers moved to approve the items. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC HEARING: A. ZC2010-001 Ashton Senior VilIage- Zone from NS to R-4 Hold a public hearing, consider and make recommendation to City Council on a request to rezone approximately 10.637:1: acres of land from Neighborhood Services District (NS) to Apartment/Multi- Family District (R-4). The property is more specifically described as a portion of the Genobera Malpaz Survey No. 67, Abstract No. 221, generally located 458:1: feet east of the intersection of Borgfeld Road and FM 3009 (Roy Richard Dr.). The public hearing opened at 6:34 pm. Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that this zoning request meets the intent of the Comprehensive Future Land Use Map which identifies this area for multi-family residential. She advised the Commission that related staff reviewed this request and that it appears to meet the requirements of the UDC. Ms. Sanchez advised that the applicant was present for comments and questions. Mr. Richmond recognized the following: . Robert Brockman stated that he is glad to see sidewalks on FM 3009 and Borgfeld Rd. The public hearing closed at 6:41 pm Discussion followed between the Commission, Staff and the applicant on funding of the project, marketing the property for multi-family use if the senior multi family living facility as proposed does not develop; and the restrictions that could be placed on the property. After discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to forward a recommendation of approval to City Council conditioned upon its use as a senior living facility for a period of time not to exceed two (2) years; and if it doesn't get funded for that particular type of use from whatever source that it come back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further consideration [Staff believes that, based upon the discussion by the Planning and Zoning Commission, it was the commission's intent that the zoning change be approved, conditioned on the development of the property as a senior living facility and that if such development does not occur within two years, the zoning classification of the property shall revert to Neighborhood Services (NS)]; Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. B. PC2010-007 Blackburn Elbel Subdivision- Vacate and Replat Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for approval to vacate and replat a portion of a 50' sanitary sewer easement of Greenfield Village, Unit I establishing lots 1,2,3,4,5,6, Block 3 of the Blackburn Elbel Subdivision, consisting of a 4.596 acre tract of land located on the northwest corner of the intersection at Elbel and FM 3009. This property is currently zoned Neighborhood Services (NS). The public hearing opened at 6:58 pm. Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the applicant is vacating an existing abandoned 50' sanitary easement that has been re-routed; and that the property is being replatted into six buildable lots. She advised the Commission that all related staff has reviewed this request and it appears to meet the requirements of the UDC. She commented that the applicant was present for questions. Mr. Richmond recognized to following: . Bill Sommers questioned the maintenance of the driveway easement. . Ms. Sanchez responded that the easement would be privately maintained. . Robert Brockman requested explanation of the deceleration lane. . Ms. Sanchez responded that the right turn onto the property would have a deceleration lane which was required by TxDot. . Mark Roberts questioned the replat for residential use and stated that is was nice commercial Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission February 24, 20 I 0 Page 2 of4 property . . Mr. Richmond clarified that this not residential property. The public hearing closed at 7:03 pm Discussion followed between the Commission, Staff and the applicant on the size of the lots, impervious coverage requirements, deceleration lane and density of developments. After discussion, Mr. Edwards moved to approve this item. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Vote: 6 Ayes, I Nay. Motion carried. 6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION: A. PC2010-005HGV Investments - Site Plan Consider and act upon a request for approval of a site plan plat of Lot I, Block I, HGV Investments Subdivision, Unit I consisting of 5.978.:!:: acres of land located at 22049 FM 2252. This property is currently zoned Manufacturing District Light (M-I). Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the City Manager has granted waivers to the sidewalk requirement and maximum curb cut requirement. She advised the Commission that the plan was reviewed by all staff and that it appears to meet the requirements of the UDe. She advised that the applicant was present for comment or questions. Discussion followed between the Commission, Staff and the applicant on the depth of the detention pond and the shrubs in the front of the scaffolding yard. After discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to approve this item. Mr. Greenwald 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. No requests. B. Requests by Commissioners to Stafffor information. Mr. Richmond asked what the schedule was for further consideration of the proposed UDC changes. Ms. Sanchez stated there is no specific date scheduled; however, it could be the first meeting in March. Staff is working with Mr. Spain and Mr. Taylor to provide additional information as requested by Council. Mr. Sommers asked about permitting and inspection requirements with respect to retaining walls. Mr. Dublin stated that there is no permit required for a retaining wall that is part of the development design and construction of the subdivision; and that the City does not inspect those retaining walls because it is a specialized inspection. C. Announcements by Commissioners and Council . City and community events attended and to be attended . Continuing education events attended and to be attended Mr. Wallace asked what authority the Planning and Zoning Commission has on applications that Staff cannot approve. Ms. Sanchez replied that the Local Government Code authorizes the Commission to act on plats, replats, master plans, zone changes, specific use permits and exceptions to subdivision regulations; in addition to UDC revisions. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission February 24, 2010 Page 3 of 4 D. Announcements by City Staff . City and community events attended and to be attended No announcements by staff. 8. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING The meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M. rr~v~~L Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission , ~~ ~tary, City of Schertz Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission February 24, 20 I 0 Page 4 of 4