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PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
September 22, 2010
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on September 22, 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
Justin Murray
Ken Greenwald
Christian Glombik
Roberta Tutschke
Jake Jacobs, Alternate
Amy McBrearty, Alternate
CITY STAFF
Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services
Lesa Wood, Planner I
Misty Nichols, Senior Planner
George Logan, Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Director
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
William Sommers
OTHERS PRESENT
Kevin Hunt, M.W. Cude
Mark Hill, Ford Engineering
Tom Howells, Lantana Holdings
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
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 Jake Jacobs as a voting member in the absence of Commissioner Sommers.
3.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Robert Brockman commented on the City Council decision related to impervious cover and commended the
Commission for their service.
4.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A.
Discussion on tree mitigation, tree canopy survey, and the tree canopy analysis. (D. Richmond)
Mr. Richmond introduced the discussion.
Mr. Logan gave a short presentation related to the tree mitigation and tree survey. He advised the
Commission that the Parks Board has met and agreed on some changes related to trees. These changes will
be presented with the revisions of the UDC presented to the Commission in 2011 along with some proposed
fee changes as well.
Discussion followed between the Commission and staff related to the need for a survey and possible changes
to the UDC.
Ms. Sanchez clarified that the current UDC language does not allow for the tree mitigation fund to finance a
tree survey.
B. Consider changing meeting commencement time. (M. Sanchez)
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Ms. Sanchez advised the Commission that City Council has changed their meeting time to 6:00 pm and
proposed that the Planning and Zoning Commission change their time to 6:00 pm also.
Discussion followed between the Commission and staff on the time change. At the end of the discussion the
conclusion was to support ofthe time change of 6:00 pm.
Ms. Sanchez commented that she would forward the time change to management.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A.
PC2010-039 Fairway Ridge, Unit 1 - Replat
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request of a subdivision replat of Lots 49,50,51 of the
Fairway Ridge Subdivision, Unit 1, establishing lots 54, 55, 56, 87 of the Fairway Ridge Subdivision,
Unit 1 Subdivision consisting of a 0.8402+ acres of land out of the Rafael Garza Survey No. 98,
Abstract No. 138, partially in Comal County, Texas and Guadalupe County, Texas. The property is
zoned Single-Family Residential District (R-7).
Chairman Richmond opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.
Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the replat consists of 4 undeveloped
lots and is to assist the Golf Course in drainage with lot 87 being maintained by Scratch Gold. She
commented on the history of the property starting with the Zoning being approved in April 2005 and the last
application heard and approved by the Commission being a revised final plat in May 2006.
She presented the public hearing information related to the publication date, notices mailed and responses
received. Ms. Sanchez advised the Commission that the plat complies with all requirements and offered staff
recommendation.
Mr. Richmond recognized the following:
. Robert Brockman commented on the lot number and the exhibit.
. Ms. Sanchez responded.
The public hearing closed at 7:06 pm
A short discussion followed between the Commission, Staff and Applicant on the exhibit, Mr. Greenwald
moved to approve the item. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
6.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
A.
PC2010-032 Fairway Ridge Subdivision, Unit 3 - Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat for Fairway Ridge Subdivision,
Unit 3, consisting of a 14.1789::1:: acre tract of land, containing 54 lots, in the Rafael Garza Survey No.
138, partially in Comal County, Texas and Guadalupe County, Texas and is generally located offFM
1103 and Chelsea Drive. The property is zoned Single-Family Residential (R-7).
Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the preliminary plat consists of fifty-
one residential lots and three lots designated as easement or open space and that lot 88 is a non-build to be
maintained by Scratch Golf. She commented on the history of the property starting with the Zoning being
approved in April 2005 and the last application heard and approved by the Commission being a 6-month
extension for the Unit 3 final plat in February 2009. Ms. Sanchez advised the Commission that the plat
complies with all requirements and offered staff recommendation.
A short discussion followed between the Commission, Staff and Applicant on the maintenance of lot 88.
Mr. Glombik moved to approve the item with the condition that a note be placed on the final plat stating that
lot 88 will be maintained by Scratch Golf. Mr. Jacobs seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion
carried.
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B. PC2010-033 Cottonwood Subdivision - Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat for Cottonwood Subdivision,
consisting of 5.056::1:: acre tract of land out of the T. Herrara Survey No. 68, Abstract No 153
Guadalupe County Texas. This property is generally located on the northeast corner of Schertz
Parkway and Live Oak Road. The property is zoned General Business (GB).
Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the preliminary plat consists of four
undeveloped commercial lots and commented on the setbacks related to Schertz Parkway and commercial
property adjacent to residential. Ms. Sanchez advised the Commission that the plat complies with all
requirements and offered staff recommendation.
Discussion followed between Commission, Staff and Applicant related to drainage and traffic.
Mr. Murray moved to approve the item. Mr. Glombik seconded the motion. Vote 4/3 with Commissioners
Tutschke, Greenwald and Evans voting nay. 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.
Mr. Jacobs requested that staff email the quarterly report.
C. Announcements by Commissioners
. City and community events attended and to be attended
. Continuing education events attended and to be attended
. Mr. Jacobs reminded everyone about Schertz Fest events and commended Mr. Brockman for the time
he spends cleaning things up in the City.
. Mr. Richmond reported City Council decision on impervious cover and asked for Commissioners to
attend the scheduled meeting at the Live Oak Civic Center related to the IH 35 corridor; he will be in
Dallas and unable to attend.
. Ms. Tutschke announced that this was her last meeting and thanked everyone. She asked everyone to
take a look at the email she sent related to the IH35 corridor.
. Mr. Evans commented on the email from Ms. Tutschke.
D. Announcements by City Staff.
. City and community events attended and to be attended.
1. NEW SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS: No site plan applications were submitted
to the Planning and Zoning Division between September 3, 2010 and September
17,2010.
Ms. Sanchez gave a brief update on the following:
. Schertz Fest - September 24 and 25.
. AP A Conference - October 6 - 8
. National Night Out - October 5
. FEMA Flood Insurance Meeting - September 23
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8.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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