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
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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.
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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.
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