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PZ 10-13-2010 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES October 13,2010 The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on October 13,2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, Council Chambers - Conference Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION David Richmond, Chairman Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman Justin Murray (arrived 6:39 pm) Ken Greenwald Christian Glombik Jake Jacobs Amy McBrearty Bert Crawford, Jr., Alternate Richard Braud, Alternate CITY STAFF Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services Lesa Wood, Planner I Misty Nichols, Senior Planner COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT Steven Granado, Jacobs Engineering Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel William Sommers Roberta Tutschke 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. and recognized each Commissioner. 2. RECOGNITION OF APPOINTEDIREAPPOINTED AND RESIGNING COMMISSIONERS A. Election of Chairman. B. Election of Vice-Chairman. Mr. Richmond recognized former Commissioners Robin Tutschke and William Sommers for their service to the City and the Commission. They were presented a recognition award from the City for their service. Mr. Richmond recognized newly appointed Commissioners Bert Crawford and Richard Braud. All . Commissioners recited the Oath of Office. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair was deferred until a full Commission is present. Upon arrival of Commissioner Murray the entire Commission was present and the election of Chair and Vice-Chair was held at 7:26 pm. Mr. Greenwald moved to re-elect David Richmond as Chairman and Ernie Evans as Vice-Chairman. Mr. Jacobs seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. 3. SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF REQUIRED Mr. Richmond seated Bert Crawford as a voting member for Commissioner Murray (arrived 6:39 pm). Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission October 13,2010 Page 10f4 4. HEARING OF RESIDENTS Robert Brockman commented on the impervious cover regulations. 5. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Minutes for September 8, 2010 and September 22, 2010 After the reading of the Consent Agenda, Mr. Jacobs moved to approve the item. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. 6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION: A. Consider and act on changing meeting commencement time to 6:00 pm. (M. Sanchez) After the reading of the item, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the change in commencement time of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to 6:00 pm. Mr. Jacobs seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. B. PC2010-040 Verde Enterprise Business Park -Amended Master Plan Consider and act upon a request for an amended master plan of the Verde Enterprise Business Park, a 209.713::1:: acre tract of land in the Torbio Herrera' Survey No. 68, City of Schertz, Guadalupe and Comal County, Texas and is located south of Tri-County Parkway on IH 35. The property is zoned Planned Development District (PDD). Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the purpose of the revision is to revise the phasing and increase the acreage on Unit 6A. Some of the property is affected by the 100-year floodplain and the proposed drainage channel for this project will remove parcels from the floodplain. The CLOMR has been approved and the engineer is in the process of submitting for approval of the final LOMR. Staff offered a recommendation of approval. After a short discussion between Commission, staff and applicant on the drainage, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the item. Ms. McBrearty seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. C. PC2010-041 Verde Enterprise Business Park- Preliminary Plat Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of the Verde Enterprise Business Park, Unit 6A consisting of 7.062::1:: acre tract ofland located at the northwest intersection of Mid Cities Parkway and Verde Parkway. The property is zoned Planned Development District (PDD). Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised that the Commission approved Unit 6 final plat April 11, 2007. The plat was not recorded and has expired. On August 25, 2010 the Commission approved a preliminary plat for Unit 6A. The applicant has increased the lot size by 1.74 acres to accommodate the proposed development. Staff offered a recommendation of approval. After a short discussion between Commission, staff and applicant on drainage, Mr. Glombik moved to approve the item. Ms. McBrearty seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. D. ZC2010-007 UDe Revision-Impervious Cover 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. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission October 13, 2010 Page 2 of 4 Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the City Council met on September 28,2010 to consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding amendment to the UDC as it pertains to swimming pools and maximum impervious coverage restrictions. City Council voted to table the agenda item to the Council meeting of October 19,2010, and have the Planning and Zoning Commission discuss the issue at their meeting of October 13,2010 and forward the outcome one more time to Council. Discussion followed between the Commissioners: . Mr. Richmond commented that changes to the UDC should be due to significant issues throughout the City, not just for a few who have a small lot and want a pool. An overflow device will not be effective during a significant rain event when the ground is already saturated. The water will still go to the lowest point which could be that of a neighbor. City has worked very hard over the last 20 years to ensure proper drainage. . Mr. Evans commented on the overflow device and where the overflow drains. . Mr. Greenwald commented that regulations should not be changed to accommodate a few residents and does not agree with the change. . Mr. Glombik commented that the proposal is an attempt to take the hurt away from those that want a pool, but it creates an impact on those around them who may suffer the affects of water overflow and cannot agree to change the regulations for just a few residents. . Ms. McBrearty questioned if the proposal will solve the dilemma for those few who currently have no room in their backyard for a pool. . Mr. Jacobs commented on coverage and drainage. . Mr. Murray commented that pools are in fact impervious coverage. Consideration needs to be given that the City of Schertz wants to have a sustainable community and has to consider the buildable area of a lot. If all of the lot is maximized with impervious coverage, there is no room left over for green space, trees, landscaping; the things that make a community sustainable and desirable. This contradicts the City's effort and future vision. Mr. Greenwald moved to forward a recommendation of no change to the UDC impervious cover provision. 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. Richmond commented that he thanked City Council for funding Commissioners' attendance at the annual conference of the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) at the last Council meeting. . Mr. Murray thanked staff for the planning and organization of the Commissions attendance at AP A Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission October 13, 2010 Page 3 of4 Conference and commented that after attending the Conference he feels that the Commission should reopen the dialogue with City Council on lot sizes, architectural controls and reinvestment within the City. . Mr. Crawford thanked Misty for suggesting that he attend the conference. D. Announcements by eity 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 17,2010 and October 5, 2010. Ms. Sanchez gave a brief update on the following: . Schertz EMS is offering flu shots to the public. . AP A Conference will be in Austin next year. . October 27th agenda will include cancellation of the November 24, 2010 and December 22, 2010 Commission meetings. 8. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING The meeting adjourned at 7:46 P.M. ltoJ~~.t Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission &- L0r4 Recording Secretary, City of Schertz Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission October 13, 2010 Page 4 of 4