PZ 10-27-2010
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
October 27,2010
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on October 27,2010 at 6:00 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
Bert Crawford, Jr., Alternate
Richard Braud, Alternate
CITY STAFF
Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services
Lesa Wood, Planner I
Larry Dublin, City Engineer
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Jake Jacobs
Amy McBrearty
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbe1
Kevin Hunt, MW Cude Engineering
Chris Hertzig, Ford Engineering
Mark Hill, Ford Engineering
Hunter Shadburne, Ashton Senior Village
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
2.
SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF REQUIRED
Mr. Richmond seated Bert Crawford and Richard Braud as voting members for Commissioners Jacobs and
McBrearty.
3.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Larry Dublin commented on the resolution for the Mesa Oaks drainage issues.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
Mr. Richmond pulled items 4B and 4D for discussion.
A. Minutes for October 13,2010.
C PC2010-042 Cypress Point Subdivision, Unit 1 - Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final 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.
After the reading of Consent Agenda items 4A and 4C, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the item. Mr..
Glombik seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
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B. PC2010-044 Fairway Ridge Subdivision, Unit 3 - Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat for Fairway Ridge Subdivision, Unit 3,
consisting ofa 14.1789::1:: acre tract ofland, 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 advised the Commission that the item was pulled for discussion due to a new exhibit submitted
because NBU requested a 20' exclusive easement along FM 1103. The new exhibit supplied showed the new
easement. Ms. Sanchez advised the Commission that the plat complies with all requirements and offered staff
recommendation.
Mr. Murray moved to approve the item. Mr. Greenwald seconded tl1e motion. Vote unanimous. Motion
carried.
D. PC2010-047 Cottonwood Subdivision - Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final 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 final plat consists of four
undeveloped commercial lots. She commented on the site visibility and proposed median cut along Schertz
Parkway. Ms. Sanchez advised the Commission that the plat complies with all requirements and offered staff
recommendation.
Mr. Dublin commented on the curb cuts and median cut along Schertz Parkway. He stated that a complete
review of the TIA was conducted.
Discussion between Mr. Dublin and the Commission followed about the median cut along Schertz Parkway.
Mr. Richmond commented on the entrance on Live Oak Road.
Mr. Evans commented on ROW dedication.
Mr. Dublin responded.
Discussion followed between the Commission, Staff and Applicant related to traffic concerns. Mr. Murray
moved to approve the item. Mr. Braud seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
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ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
A.
PC2010-043 Ashton Senior Village - Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of approximately 10.637::1:: acres of
land more specifically described as a portion of the Genobera Malpaz Survey No. 67, Abstract No.
221, generally located 458::1:: feet east of the intersection of Borgfeld Road and FM 3009 (Roy Richard
Dr.). The property is zoned Apartment/Multi-Family District (R-4).
Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the preliminary plat consists of one
undeveloped commercial lot, and commented that the City Council approved the rezoning of this property
from Neighborhood Services (NS) to Apartment/Multi-Family Dwelling (R-4) for a senior apartment
community on March 16th, 2010. Ms. Sanchez advised the Commission that the plat complies with all
requirements and offered staff recommendation.
Mr. Evans asked if an environmental study had been conducted.
Ms. Sanchez responded.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the item. Mr. Murray seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion
carried.
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B. Consider and act upon cancellation of the November 24,2010 and December 22,2010 Planning and
Zoning meetings.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the item. Mr. Murray 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.
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. Evans commented on attendance at the HWY 218 expansion meeting.
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 October 5, 2010 and October
22,2010:
1. Verde Enterprise Subdivision, Unit 6A, SNXl - Site Plan
Ms. Sanchez gave a brief update on the following:
· Management at TML Conference in Corpus Christi.
· Staff working on Workshop and Training for the Commission.
· Veterans Day Holiday.
· Site plan reviews conducted by Mr. Richmond.
7.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 6:56 P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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