PZ 08-10-2011PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
August 10, 2011
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on August 10, 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.
Jake Jacobs
Richard Braud, Alternate
Gordon Rae, Alternate
CITY STAFF
Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services
Lesa Wood, Planner I
Misty Nichols, Senior Planner
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT
Christian Glombik Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Mark Hill, Ford 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. Rae was seated as a voting member.
3. HEARING OF RESIDENTS
No citizen comments.
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Minutes for July 13, 2011.
After the reading of the Consent Agenda, Mr. Jacobs moved to approve the item. Mr. Greenwald seconded
the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
B. PC2011-033 Cottonwood II Subdivision -Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat for Cottonwood II Subdivision, consisting
of 6.597 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).
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Mr. Evans commented on the proposed 25' CCMA Sanitary Sewer Easement.
Ms. Wood responded that the new easement on Lot 4, Block 1 would replace the existing 25' Sewer easement
when Live Oak Road is extended and constructed.
Mr. Evans asked about the extension of Live Oak Road.
Mr. Hill responded.
Discussion between the Commission, Staff and Applicant followed about the curb cuts and ingress/egress
along Schertz Parkway.
Mr. Murray moved to approve the item. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. The vote was 4/3 with Mr.
Jacobs, Mr. Richmond and Mr. Evans voting nay. Motion carried.
5. DISCUSSION ONLY ITEMS:
A. Discussion related to the Unified Development Code, Sec. 21.8.3 Carports, Porte-Cocheres.
Ms. Sanchez gave a presentation on Carports and the regulations within the Schertz Unified Development
Code. She advised the Commission that City Council wanted Staff and the Commission to review the
regulations and offer any comments/revisions.
Discussion followed between the Commission and Staff related to the UDC, Carports and variances.
Ms. Sanchez requested volunteers to take photos.
Mr. Crawford and Mr. Jacobs offer their time and services to take photos.
The Commission requested that Ms. Sanchez forward the Powerpoint presentation to all member for review.
Ms. Sanchez responded.
Ms. Sanchez advised the Commission that the topic of Carports will be placed on a upcoming agenda for
discussion, consideration and recommendation to the City Council.
6. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
Mr. Murray requested discussion related to parking and landscaping for large developments.
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
No announcements by Commissioners.
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 July 20, 2011 and August 4, 2011.
Ms. Sanchez gave a brief update on the following:
• APA Conference update.
• Staff and Council are working on the Budget for the FY 2011-2012.
• South Schertz Planning Charrette scheduled August 29 - 31.
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7. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 7:14 .M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning ommission Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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