PZ 03-10-2010
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
March 10,2010
The Schertz Pla~ning and Zoning Commission convened on March 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
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
Roberta Tutschke
Gary Wallace
Ken Greenwald
CITY STAFF
Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services
Misty Nichols, Senior Planner
Lesa Wood, Planner r
Don Taylor, City Manager
David Harris, Asst. City Manager
Michael Spain, City Attorney
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Cedric Edwards
William Sommers
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Brett Guzman, Don McCrary and Associates
Larry Krippendorf, Krippco Landscaping and Irrigation
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
2.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Chris Montgomery, 12470 Ware Seguin, spoke on the UDC Article 21.9.8 related to fences in the front yard.
He asked the Commission to consider changing the regulation to allow six foot fences in the front yard.
3.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A.
Regular Meeting - February 24, 20 I O.
B.
PC 2010-008 Krippco Subdivision - Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of the Krippco Subdivision consisting of
2.83:1: acre tract of land located approximately 1,056 feet southwest of Hubertus Road (FM 1103)
containing one commercial lot. The property is zoned Manufacturing District-Light (M-I).
After the reading of the Consent Agenda, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr.
Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
4.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
A.
PC2010-009 Krippco Subdivision - Site Plan
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a site plan of the Krippco Subdivision consisting of
2.83:1: acre tract of land located approximately 1,056 feet southwest of Hubertus Road (FM 1103)
containing one commercial lot. The property is zoned Manufacturing District-Light (M-I).
Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the City Manager has granted a
waiver to the maximum curb cut requirement and the owner will be submitting for the waiver to the sidewalks
as well. She advised the Commission that the plan was reviewed by all staff and that it appears to meet the
requirements of the UDC. The applicant has no signage proposed for the site, has existing utilities and one 14"
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tree that will be relocated on the lot. The applicant was present for comment or questions.
Mr. Wallace moved to approve this item. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion
carried.
5.
ACTION ITEM:
A.
Consider and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the revised Unified Development
Code (UDe) comprised of zoning, subdivision, and other related land use regulations by superseding
ordinance # 09-S-06, as amended.
Ms. Sanchez reviewed general information from the February 16, 20 I 0 Joint City Council and Planning and
Zoning Commission Public Hearing. She briefed the Commission on the staff presentation, public comments
and the Commission's decision to postpone the recommendation to allow staff to consult with the City
Attorney.
Ms. Sanchez presented the clarification from the City Attorney requested by the Council and Commission on
the following:
· Sec. 21.3.3 Site Plan Approval Process
· Sec. 21.5.9 Special District, Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) approval process.
· Sec. 21.9.9 Tree Preservation and Tree Mitigation Fund
Discussion followed between the Commission and Staff on the language in the tree preservation article, site
plan approval process related to Commission review, the specific use permit related to the AICUZ and the
height of fences in front yards.
After discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council to include
Article 3 Site Plan approval, changes to Article 9 Tree Preservation language, and Article 5 AICUZ and the
Specific Use Permit process and to exclude Article II Signs from the recommendation. Mr. Greenwald
seconded the motion. Vote: Aye 4, Nay I. Motion carried.
6. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
Request to have Larry Dublin provide update on the drainage work in Windy Meadows. (E. Evans)
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 announced that City Council approved the first reading of the Aston Senior Village.
D. Announcements by City Staff
. City and community events attended and to be attended
Ms. Sanchez gave a brief update on the following:
. Thanked the Commissioners that participated in the Wilenchik Walk for Life.
. Announced the opening and events related to the YMCA.
7.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
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The meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M.
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Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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