PZ 03-24-2010
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
March 24, 2010
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on March 24, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
Roberta Tutschke
Ken Greenwald
Cedric Edwards
CITY STAFF
Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services
Misty Nichols, Senior Planner
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
David Richmond, Chairman
William Sommers
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Priscilla Garcia, Vickrey and Associates
David Allen, MBC Engineers
Mike Chapa, CRD Group
David Beales, Briones Engineers
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Evans called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
2.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
No citizen comments.
3.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A.
Consider and act upon the minutes for the regular meeting of March 10,2010.
B.
PC 2010-012 Laura Heights Estates, Unit 3 - Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final 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)
After the reading of the Consent Agenda, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the consent agenda. Ms.
Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
4.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
A.
PC2010-010 Washington, Tyrannus School of the Arts - Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of the Washington, Tyrannus
School of the Arts Subdivision consisting of 26.729:1::. acre tract ofland located north of Ware Seguin
Road. The property is zoned Residential/Agriculture (R-A).
Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the plat was reviewed by all staff and
that it complies with the requirements of the UDC. She explained that this was a proposed 68,000 square foot
School of the Arts located in Bexar County. She stated that a variance request for a reduction of parking was
presented to Boards of Adjustment on March 22, 2010 and was disapproved.
After a short discussion on the deceleration lane and building setback, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve this
item. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
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B.
PC2010-003 Schertz 3009 Subdivision II - Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of the Schertz 3009 Subdivision
consisting of 10.0809:1::. acre tract ofland located on the northwest corner ofFM 78 and FM 3009
containing five commercial lots. The property is zoned General Business (GB).
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Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the plat was reviewed by all staff and
that it complies with the requirements of the UDC. She explained that the plat was reviewed by the City
Engineer and TxDot for access and drainage. The plat has been approved for one full access and one limited
access including a deceleration lane.
After a short discussion on the size of the lots and sound screening, Mr. Edwards moved to approve this item.
Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
5. 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.
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. Greenwald announced BVY A season opening ceremony.
. Ms. Tutschke announced the Recreation Center was opening on March 29, 2010.
D. Announcements by City Staff
. City and community events attended and to be attended
. Windy Meadows drainage update
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Ms. Sanchez gave a brief update on the following:
. Announced that Larry Dublin was unable to attend for the Windy Meadows drainage update.
. Gave Unified Development Code amendments update and announced the proposed April 6, 2010
action by City Council.
. Announced that Sysco will be coming to Schertz and bringing jobs.
. Gave a briefing summary of the Joint City Council and Planning and Zoning Strategic Planning
meeting on March 23, 2010.
. Mr. Wallace resigned and announced that there is one voting seat and two alternate seats to be
appointed by City Council.
6.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 7: 1 0 P.M.
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