PZ 06-08-2011PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
June 8, 2011
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on June 8, 2011 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
Ken Greenwald
Justin Murray
Bert Crawford, Jr.
CITY STAFF
Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services
Lesa Wood, Planner I
Misty Nichols, Senior Planner
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT
Christian Glombik Mark Hill, Ford Engineering
Jake Jacobs Tom Flores, Flores Engineering
Richard Braud, Alternate David Beales, Briones Engineering
Gordon Rae, Alternate
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
2. RECOGNITION OF APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Richmond recognized Mr. Crawford as a newly appointed Commissioner and Mr. Gordon Rae as a
newly appointed Alternate Commissioner.
3. SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF REQUHtED
No Commissioners were seated.
4. HEARING OF RESIDENTS
No resident comments.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Minutes for May 11, 2011 and May 25, 2011
B. PC2011-023 Laura Heights Estates, Unit 6 -Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final 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).
After the reading of the Consent Agenda, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the items. Mr. Crawford
seconded the motion. Vote was 4/1 with Mr. Evans voting nay. Motion carried.
6. PUBLIC HEARNING ITEMS:
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A. PC2011-022 Keatts/Close Subdivision - Replat
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for approval of a subdivision replat of Lot 28
of the Keatts/Close Subdivision establishing Lots 30 and 31 of the Keatts/Close Subdivision,
consisting of a 1.529+ acres of land, generally located on the corner of Tri County Parkway and
Assembly Circle. The property is zoned Manufacturing Light (M-1).
Public Hearing opened at 6:06 pm.
Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the purpose for the replat is to divide
lot 28 into two lots establishing lots 30 and 31. Staff has reviewed the impervious cover regulations related to
the existing building on the proposed lot 31. The developed lot will have 77% impervious coverage which
complies with the 80% maximum required by the UDC. The plat has been reviewed and complies with the
UDC and the public hearing process.
The public hearing closed at 6:09 pm.
Discussion followed between the Commission, Staff and Applicant on the easement and property lines.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the item. Mr. Murray seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion
carried.
7. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
A. PC2011-024 Cottonwood II Subdivision -Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat for Cottonwood II Subdivision,
consisting of 6.597f acre tract of land out of the T. Herrera Survey No. 68, Abstract No 153
Guadalupe County Texas. This property is generally located on the northwest 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. Ms. Sanchez advised the Commission that the plat complies with all
requirements and offered staff recommendation.
Discussion between the Commission, Staff and Applicant followed about the median cut along Schertz
Parkway, decel lane and Live Oak Road dedication and extension.
Mr. Murray moved to approve the item with the comments and concerns regarding the decel lane and curb
cuts along Schertz Parkway be forwarded to Mr. Dublin. Mr. Crawford seconded the motion. Vote was 4/1
with Mr. Evans voting nay. Motion carried.
8. 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. Murray commented on the Little Firefighter Foundation event that was held at Pickrell Park.
• Mr. Greenwald commented on the water treatment plant tour in Gonzales County.
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D. Announcements by City Staff.
• City and community events attended and to be attended.
NEW SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS: No site plan applications were submitted to the
Planning and Zoning Division between May 20, 2011 and June 2, 2011.
Ms. Sanchez gave a brief update on the following:
• 4th of July Jubilee
• The proposed special meeting for June 15~' will not be held.
• UDC was presented to each Commissioner and a table of contents was included to reference the
revisions.
• Strategic Planning Meeting was held June 1, and Mr. Richmond was in attendance.
• Public Meeting to discuss the open Annexations will be held on June 13~'.
9. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 6:33 P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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