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PZ 09-08-2010 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES September 8,2010 The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on September 8, 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 Ken Greenwald Christian Glombik Roberta Tutschke Jake Jacobs, Alternate Amy McBrearty, Alternate CITY STAFF Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services Misty Nichols, Senior Planner COMMISSIONERS ABSENT William Sommers Justin Murray OTHERS PRESENT Chris Herzig, Ford Engineering David Beales, Briones Engineering 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. 2. SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF REQUIRED Mr. Richmond seated Amy McBrearty and Jake Jacobs as voting members in the absence of Commissioner Sommers and Commissioner Murray. 3. HEARING OF RESIDENTS No citizen comments. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Consider and act upon the minutes for the regular meeting of August 25,2010. After the reading of the Consent Agenda, Mr. Jacobs moved to approve the item. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC HEARING: A. ZC2010-006 UDC Revision-R6 & R7 Zoning Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request to amend the Unified Development Code (UDC) to suspend additional properties with Single Family Residential Distrlct-6 (R-6) and Single Family Residential District-7 (R-7) zoning classifications within the City of Schertz. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission September 8,2010 Page 1 of5 Chairman Richmond opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the City Council recently held discussions and reviewed the City's existing residential zoning policies and anticipates overall modifications to the zoning provisions in the UDC. Council determined that limitations be placed on certain zoning categories to include Single Family Residential District - 6 (R6) and Single Family Residential District-7 (R7) zoning classifications. Legal notice of the City Council public hearing was published in the Daily Commercial Recorder and the Herald News on September 2, 20 I 0 as required by the UDC. The changes will be effective as of August 17, 20 I O. There being no one else to speak the public hearing was closed at 6:38 pm Mr. Evans expressed concerns with the order of the proceedings. Mr. Greenwald commented that the Single Family Residential- Rl and R2 are less developed than what is on the ground today. Mr. Richmond moved to forward a recommendation of approval to City Council. Mr. Jacobs seconded the motion. Vote was 5/2 with Commissioners Evans and Greenwald voting nay. Motion carried B. ZC2010-005 Master Thoroughfare Plan Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request to amend the Master Thoroughfare Plan Figure 5.2 of the Comprehensive Land Plan. Chairman Richmond opened the public hearing at 6:54 p.m. Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the last Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP) was approved April 2006. City Staff has determined that there are numerous areas of the MTP that require immediate attention and we also are proposing several general housekeeping changes, corrections and to identify and remove areas that are complete. . The following areas are complete and proposed to be removed: proposed 60' collector adjacent to the existing Mid-Cities Parkway, extension of the east/west 60' collector for Lookout Road from the intersection of Evans, the road east to the intersection ofTri-County Parkway, the abandoned the north/south 60'collector of Lookout Road, the proposed north/south 60' collector of Enterprise Avenue, proposed north/south 60' collector of Belmont Parkway, extension of north/south 60' collector of Westchester from the intersection at Elbel Road south, expansion of east/west 60' collector of Borgfeld Road from the intersection at FM 3009 east to the city limits, abandoned a portion of Maske Loop in the Mesa Oaks subdivision only, and the extension of north/south 86' secondary arterial of Schwab Road from IH 35 north to FM 482. . The following are corrections and clarifications to the MTP: extension ofa north/south 60'collector at Mid- Cities Parkway, change the east/west 120' principal arterial at FM 482 from proposed to expansion, change the north/south 86' secondary arterial at Eckhardt Road to a 60' collector. This is a street less than two miles long and intersects with IH 35 to the north and Green Valley Road to the south. An 86' secondary arterial is impractical for a street that is less than 2 miles in length, change the east/west 120' principal arterial at FM 2252/01d Nacogdoches Road from proposed to expansion, and remove proposed east/west 60' collector as a connector between The Ridge at Scenic Hills east to city limits. . The following are proposed additions to the MTP: change the expansion of the north/south 60' collector of Hubertus Road to an expansion of 120' principal arterial to reflect the same right-of-way as FM 1103, extension ofa 120' north/south principal arterial of Hubertus Road from the intersection at FM 482 north to fOld Nacogdoches Road, propose an expansion/extension of a 60' collector for Froboese Lane/Schmucks Road from Schwab Road east to the end of the City's Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). There being no one to speak the public hearing closed at 7:00 pm After a short discussion on Eckhardt Road, Mr. Greenwald moved to forward a recommendation of approval to City Council. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission September 8, 2010 Page 2 of5 C. ZC2010-007 UDC Revision-Impervious Cover Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request to amend the Unified Development Code (UDC), Section 21.5.7 Dimensional and Developmental Standards, Table 21.5.7.A (k) Swimming Pools and Maximum Impervious Cover Limitations within residential districts. Chairman Richmond opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the City Council recently held discussions and reviewed the Unified Development Code regarding existing residential dimensional requirements as they pertain to swimming pools and maximum impervious coverage restrictions. It is City Council's desire to continue to limit maximum impervious coverage within the City in an effort to control and regulate storm water run-off, however, Council's proposal is to exempt from the impervious cover calculation the water surface area of a swimming pool, for in-ground and above ground pools in residential districts R-l, R-2, R-3, R-6, R-7, R-A and GH zoning classifications. All remaining residential zoning districts and non-residential (commercial/manufacturing) zoning districts will continue to be restricted as currently written. There being no one to speak the public hearing closed at 7:28 pm Mr. Evans commented that exempting the water surface area does not allow for absorption of water into the ground; this request makes no sense. Mr. Glombik commented that it appears we have competing objectives; one is to restrict maximizing lot area with homes, yet making an allowance to maximize the rear yard area for a pool. Mr. Richmond commented that the City has taken significant steps to ensure proper drainage in the city; this is counter productive; leave restriction on pools as is. Ms. Tutschke commented that she agrees with commissioners. Ms. McBrearty commented that she was concerned about overflow of pools and drainage impact to neighboring property. Mr. Jacobs commented that he agreed with the commission comments and that the UDC needs to have a definition for impervious cover. Mr. Greenwald moved to forward a recommendation of disapproval to the City Council. Ms. McBrearty seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. 6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION: A. PC2010-030 Laura Heights Estates, Unit 4 - Preliminary Plat Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat for Laura Heights Estates Unit 4, consisting of a 19.055::1:: acre tract of land in the Stacy B. Lewis Survey No. 317 and the Antonio Zamora Survey No. 36, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas and is generally located near the intersection of Ware Seguin Road and Boenig Road. The property is zoned Residential Agricultural (RA). Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the subdivision is being reviewed under the old UDC. She commented on the history of the property stating the following Unit 1 was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on April 26, 2006; Unit 2 was approved on September 16, 2006; Unit 3 was approved on March 24, 2010. This property is affected by the AICUZ and received an SUP for the entire development on April 11, 2006 (Ordinance # 06-S-19). Ms. Sanchez advised the Commission that the plat complies with all requirements and offered staff recommendation. After a short discussion between Commission, staff and applicant on the sound measurement in the AICUZ, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the item. Ms. McBrearty seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission September 8, 2010 Page 3 of5 B. PC2010-027 Cypress Point Subdivision - Master Plan Consider and act upon a request for approval of a master plan 87.735::1:: acre tract of land out of the C.M. Gahagan Jr. Survey No. 258, Abstract No 142 Guadalupe County Texas and Abstract 182, Comal County Texas. This property is generally located near the intersection of IH 35 and Eckhardt Road. (Formerly known as Tanglewood Park) and is zoned GB, R-6 and R-7. Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the property is partially developed and has not yet been accepted by the City for maintenance. The development is impacted with dedicating half the right-of-way for Eckhardt Road as identified on the Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP). Currently the street is proposed as an 86 foot right-of-way that only extends from IH 35 to the intersection of Green Valley Road. Staff is in the process of revising the MTP and is proposing a 60 foot right-of-way. Staff is also proposing that Froboese Lane be added to the MTP as a 60 foot east/west collector which is reflected on the master plan. After a short discussion between Commission, staff and applicant, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the item. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. C. PC2010-028 Cypress Point Subdivision, Unit 1- Preliminary Plat Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat for Cypress Point Subdivision Unit 1, consisting of 31.576::1:: acre tract of land out of the C.M. Gahagan Jr. Survey No. 258, Abstract No 142 Guadalupe County Texas and Abstract 182, Comal County Texas. This property is generally located near the intersection of IH 35 and Eckhardt Road (Formerly known as Tanglewood Park) and is zoned GB and R-7. Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the property is partially developed and has not yet been accepted by the City for maintenance. This development is impacted with dedicating half the right-of-way for Eckhardt Road as identified on the Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP). The zoning for this property was approved for General Business, R-7 in the front and R-6 for the remainder of the development on July 6, 2010. Ms. Sanchez advised the Commission that the plat complies with all requirements and offered staff recommendation. After a short discussion between Commission, staff and applicant, Ms. Tutschke moved to approve the item. Ms. McBrearty seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. 7. 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. Jacobs commented on the upcoming Schertz Fest. . Mr. Greenwald commented on a water seminar he attended. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission September 8, 2010 Page 40f5 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 August 20, 2010 and September 3, 2010: I. Swiff Train Parking addition, Verde Enterprise Subdivision - Amended Site Plan Ms. Sanchez gave a brief update on the following: . Upcoming AP A conference October 6 - 8. 8. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING The meeting adjourned at 8:22 P.M. rj~ ~~L Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission September 8, 2010 Page 5 of5