PZ 02-09-2011PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
February 9, 2011
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on February 9, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY STAFF
David Richmond, Chairman Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman Lesa Wood, Planner I
Justin Murray (arrived 6:15 pm) Misty Nichols, Senior Planner
Ken Greenwald
Jake Jacobs
Bert Crawford, Jr., Alternate
Richard Braud, Alternate
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT
Amy McBrearty Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Christian Glombik Joe Gonzales, Briones Engineering
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 member for absent Commissioners.
3. HEARING OF RESIDENTS
No citizen comments.
4 CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Minutes for January 12, 2011
After the reading of Consent Agenda, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the item. Mr. Crawford seconded
the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. ZC2011-001 UDC -Moratorium
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request to amend the Unified Development Code
(UDC) to place cone-year moratorium on the filing and/or acceptance of subdivision master plans
and/or subdivision plats for property located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of
Schertz.
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Public Hearing opened at 6:07 pm.
Ms. Sanchez reviewed a letter provided by Don Taylor, City Manager requesting aone-year moratorium on
the filing and/or acceptance of any applications for subdivision master plans and/or any subdivision plats for
property located in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction without a specific waiver by the City Council. This
request is recommended because the City is in the process of updating the Comprehensive Land Plan,
portions of the UDC and the Strategic Plan.
Mr. Richmond recognized the following:
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel, commented on the City Council waiver and pending projects.
• Ms. Sanchez responded.
The public hearing closed at 6:10 pm.
After a short discussion, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the item. Mr. Jacobs seconded the motion. Vote
unanimous. Motion carried.
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVH)UAL CONSIDERATION:
A. PC2011-001 Laura Heights Estates -Amending Master Plan
Consider and act upon a request for an amended master plan of the Laura Heights Subdivision, a
131.809E 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 this subdivision is developed with
primarily '/z acre lots and the purpose for this request is to add Unit 6 to the subdivision. She offered staff's
recommendation of approval.
After a short discussion between Commission staff and applicant about parkland dedication and design, Mr.
Jacobs moved to approve the item. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
B. PC2010-002 Laura Heights Estates, Unit 6 -Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat for Laura Heights Estates, Unit 6
Subdivision, consisting of a 21.674E 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 Unit 6 meets the requirement of the
zoning district. She commented that several lots in this unit have large areas of floodplain and the developer
has confirmed that each lot in this Unit does comply with the buildable area needed. 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 current street condition,
topography and drainage, Mr. Murray moved to approve the item. Mr. Braud seconded the motion.
Vote 4/3 with Commissioners Jacobs, Greenwald and Crawford voting nay. Motion carried.
7. DISCUSSION ONLY ITEMS:
A. Discussion related to the parking and occupancy at the gymnastic center located on Borgfeld Road. (K.
Greenwald)
Mr. Greenwald stated his concerns with the overflow parking situation at the Gymnastic Center located at
1230 Borgfeld Road including the following: The site has limited parking and appears to have several uses
(Gymnastics, Jazzercise and a Church) at the location.
Ms. Sanchez responded with information related to the current site plan and parking requirements. She
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advised the Commission that the Church has not applied for a Certificate of Occupancy.
Discussion followed between Commissioners about the compliance with parking standards and overflow
parking on Borgfeld Road, the Animal Shelter and Park.
Ms. Sanchez advised the Commission that Development Services Department does require a Certificate of
Occupancy for each business and a review the parking requirements are done with each application.
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B. The effects of FM 3009 expansion on the drainage in the area. (E. Evans)
Mr. Evans commented that his concerns with the effects of FM 3009 expansion and TxDot improvements on
the drainage were addressed with the maps at the Planning Charette which confirmed water flows.
REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
Discussion on minimum street frontage on curves. (J. Murray)
Discussion on on-street parking. (J. Murray)
Discussion on typical roadway sections. (J. Murray)
B. Requests by Commissioners to Staff for information.
Periodical updates on the street conditions at Laura Heights Estates. (B. Crawford)
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 the Planning Charette and thanked everyone that attended.
• Mr. Greenwald commented on the Planning Charette.
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 January 6, 2011 and February
4, 2011:
1. Building Brighter Futures Learning Center -Addition -Site Plan
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Ms. Sanchez gave a brief update on the following:
• Upcoming UDC revisions
• Gateway Planning Project -Planning Charette.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 7:12 P.M.
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