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PZ 04-28-2010 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES April 28, 2010 The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on April 28, 2010 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 Ken Greenwald William Sommers Justin Murray Christian Glombik, Alternate Jake Jacobs, Alternate CITY STAFF Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services Misty Nichols, Senior Planner COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Cedric Edwards OTHERS PRESENT Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Mike Chapa, CRD Group Andy Hovas, Christian Brother Automotive Steve Lin, Bury and Partners Eric Pretiski, Bury and Partners Justin Shippy, MBC Engineers Ben Carroll, Ramming Paving 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. Mr. Richmond recognized Justin Murray as the new member filling the vacated seat and Christian Glombik and Jake Jacobs as newly appointed alternate Commissioners. 2. SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF REQUIRED Mr. Richmond seated Christian Glombik as a voting member for absent Commissioner Edwards. 3. HEARING OF RESIDENTS Mr. Brockman briefed the Commission on the actions taken at the last City Council Meeting. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: A. SUP 2010-001 Ramming Paving Company - Specific Use Permit Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for a Specific Use Permit for an equipment storage facility in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ), Accident Potential Zone-l (APZ-l) for Lots 31 and 32, Block I of the Nell Deane Subdivision consisting of approximately 1.657:1::, generally located at the northeast comer of FM 1518 and Nell Deane Road. The public hearing opened at 6:40 pm. Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the lots are adjacent to the existing Ramming Paving business. The owner had commenced work on building the proposed equipment storage facility for overflow parking of equipment last August 2009 when the City issued a stop work order and Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission April 28, 2010 Page I of3 informed the owner that they must apply for this specific use permit and site plan prior to any additional construction. She stated that two administrative waivers have been granted by the City Manager in regards to the length of commercial curb cuts on Nell Deane and sidewalk/hike and bike trails. The site meets all applicable regulations of the UDC with the exception of the required shrubs along FM 1518; therefore staff suggested that a recommendation of approval with the condition of additional shrubbery for screening along FM 1518 be forwarded to the City Council. Mr. Richmond recognized the following: . Mr. Brockman expressed concerns on maintenance of the existing tree located on the lot and the proposed landscaping. He wanted to know that the site will be maintained by the owner. . Mr. Evans assured Mr. Brockman that the property owner is responsible for the maintenance. The public hearing closed at 6:55 pm Discussion followed between the Commission, Staff and the applicant on the intended use of the site regarding equipment storage versus a parking lot, screening of the site, the three storage containers, and shrubbery along FM 1518. Ms. Sanchez clarified that if the lot was going to be used as a parking lot, that striping is required along with additional landscaping. Mr. Carroll, property owner, responded that any vehicles parked inside the lot are company vehicles and that his employees would park on the lot that occupies the office. Mr. Sommers moved to forward a recommendation to the City Council of approval with the condition of adequate screening and removal of temporary Conexes within six months or if the Conexes are made permanent, that they will be required to be completely screened with shrubbery where the Conexes are located and that they cannot be stacked in height. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. 5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION: A. PC2010-014 SYSCO Central Texas - Preliminary Plat Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of approximately 51.379:l:: acre tract of land, being more particularly described as a portion of the C.M Gahagan Survey No. 258 Abstract No. 182 and of the J.F. Zepeda Survey No. 257 Abstract 685, generally located 565:l:: feet north of the intersection of IH-35 and Schwab Road. 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 site is located off Schwab Road which was recently improved to handle this type of business. She pointed out that although no detention or retention pond is shown on the plat, that on-site drainage improvements will take place to accommodate water to the drainage right-of-way located along Schwab Road. After a short discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to approve this item. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. B. PC2010-004 Christian Brothers Automotive - Site Plan Consider and act upon a request for approval of a site plan of Lot 4, Block I, of the Schertz 3009 Subdivision II consisting of 0.7436 acre tract ofland located at 205 FM 3009 approximately 100 feet north of FM 78. The property is currently zoned General Business District (GB). Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the site was reviewed by all staff and that it complies with the requirements of the UDC. The site has been granted two administrative waivers by the City Manager in regards to the length of commercial curb cuts and sidewalk/hike and bike trails. Discussion followed between the Commission, Staff and the applicant on the hours of operation, drainage, landscaping and traffic. Mr. Sommers moved to approve this item. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission April 28,2010 Page 2 of3 6 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 . City and community events attended and to be attended . Continuing education events attended and to be attended Mr. Richmond thanked staff for the work done on the UDC and requested that staff keep an eye on the tree mitigation concept proposed by City of San Antonio. Mr. Evans asked a question on sewer work being done. Mr. Greenwald responded. Mr. Greenwald announced that the Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Board of Directors approved awarding City Manager Don Taylor a Lifetime Achievement Award. D. Announcements by City Staff · City and community events attended and to be attended . Windy Meadows drainage update Ms. Sanchez gave a brief update on the following: . The revisions of the UDC are complete and provided. There is a table ofrevisions in the front for reference. . The quarterly report was provided. · Cypress Point zone change is being returned to the Commission by the City Council for further consideration. 6. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING The meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M. rr~JC~.L. 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