PZ 05-12-2010
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
May 12,2010
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on May 12, 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
Justin Murray
Christian Glombik, Alternate
Jake Jacobs, Alternate
Cedric Edwards
CITY STAFF
Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services
Misty Nichols, Senior Planner
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
William Sommers
OTHERS PRESENT
Kenneth Train, SwiffTrain Company
Steven Granado, Jacobs Engineering
Steve Eklund, Bury and Partners
Brady Baggs, Vickrey & Associates, Inc.
Brett Corwin, Corwin Engineering, Inc.
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:32 P.M.
Mr. Richmond recognized Cedric Edwards who announced his resignation from the Planning and Zoning
Commission having been elected to the City Council. Mr. Edwards thanked the Planning staff and
Commission Members for their guidance and support during his seat on the Commission.
2.
SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF REQUIRED
Mr. Richmond seated Christian Glombik and Jake Jacobs as voting members In the absence of the
Commissioner Sommers and the resigned Cedric Edwards.
3.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
There were no audience comments at this time.
4.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A.
Consider and act upon the minutes for the regular meeting of April 14, 20 10 and April 28, 2010.
B.
PC2010-010 Washington, Tyrannus School of the Arts - Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final 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).
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D. PC2010-018 SYSCO Central Texas - Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of approximately 51.379::1: 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::1: feet north of
the intersection of IH-35 and Schwab Road.
Mr. Murray requested to pull item C from the consent agenda for discussion. Mr. Greenwald moved to
approve the items A, Band D. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote unanimous.
C. PC2010-016 Riata, Unit 3 - Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval for final plat of Riata Subdivision, Unit 3A. The
12.64::1: acre tract consists of 57 residential lots generally located between IH 35 and Old
Weiderstein Road. The property is zoned Single Family Residential District (R-7).
Ms. Sanchez briefed the Commission of the request stating that this final plat consisted of 12.64 acres and 57
residential lots; that Unit 3 was going to be phased into two units and that the total number of lots
representing Unit 3 was 139 lots and 33.124 acres. She stated that parkland was not dedicated for this
subdivision and that parkland fees would be paid prior to recording of the final plat.
Mr. Murray commented that he requested this item be pulled from the consent agenda to ask about the street
layout and that they do not intersect at a 90 degree angle as required by the Unified Development Code
(UDC).
Ms. Sanchez responded that the plat was reviewed by the City Engineer and approved. She stated that the
street layout was approved in 2006 as part of the original master plan which is vested.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the final plat. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote unanimous.
Motion carried.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A.
PC 2009-026 Verde Enterprise Business Park - Replat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a subdivision/replat of Lot 2, Block 10 of the
Verde Enterprise Business Park, establishing Lot 3, Block 10 of the Verde Enterprise Business
Park consisting of a 6.827 acre commercial tract of land generally located at the intersection of
Mid-Cities Parkway and Verde Parkway. The property is zoned Planned Development ~istrict
(POD).
Chairman Richmond opened the public hearing at 6:46 p.m.
Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the replat was to provide additional
tractor trailer parking necessary to Swiff Train Company which is in the process of relocating their business
to this area from San Antonio. She commented that the replat was reviewed by all staff and that it complies
with the requirements of the UOc.
There being no audience comments, Mr. Richmond closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m.
Mr. Richmond stated concern with the tractor trailer parking directly adjacent to Verde Parkway and asked if
landscaping would be provided as a buffer.
Ms. Sanchez stated that they are proposing a landscape buffer as required by the UDC and that review staff
would insure that it is properly identified and provided for on the site plan.
Mr. Murray moved to approve the final replat of Verde Enterprise Business Park Unit 4A. Mr. Glombik
seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
6.
REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.
Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
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Mr. Richmond referred to the Express News article on tree preservation requirements recently adopted by the
City of San Antonio. He pointed out that they have increased their mitigation requirements and fees and
requested that discussion on the tree mitigation requirements currently in the UOC be placed on the next
agenda for discussion. Mr. Richmond requested that Parks Director George Logan be present at the next
meeting.
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 announced that he had attended the Police Memorial and that it was a very nice event.
D. Announcements by City Staff
. City and community events attended and to be attended
. NEW SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS: The following site plan applications were
submitted to the Planning and Zoning Division between April 23, 20 I 0 and May 7,
2010:
I. SYSCO Central Texas- 1260 Schwab Road
2. Valero Parking Expansion- 6413 Tri County Parkway
Ms. Sanchez gave a brief update on the following:
. This years Doggie Dash is scheduled for May 22 in Pickerell Park and that registration could be made
on-line at the city's webpage.
. That the new item to the agenda was the announcement of site plans received by the Planning
Department. She stated that staff would continue to have this as a regular agenda item to announce
site plan submittals not only to the Commission but to also keep the public informed of new projects
coming to the City. Ms. Sanchez commented that Mr. Richmond was notified upon receipt of the site
plans and that he went through his review of each of the items.
. A joint strategic planning workshop with City Council, P & Z and the Economic Development
Commission is scheduled for June 22 from 11 :30 am - 4:00 pm and requested that Commissioners
respond to the Planning Department as to their ability to attend or not. She stated lunch would be
served just prior to commencement of the workshop.
7.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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