PZ 02-08-2012PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
February 8, 2012
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on February 8, 2012 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
Bert Crawford, Jr.
Jake Jacobs (departed ~:20>
Richard Braud
Christian Glombik
Michael Dahle, Alternate (arrived 6s~>
CITY STAFF
Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services
Lesa Wood, Planner I
COMNIISSIONERS ABSENT
Gordon Rae, Alternate
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
OTHERS PRESENT
Brian Crowell, Briones Engineers
David Earl, Earl and Associates
Steven Granado, Jacobs Engineering
Chris Orem, Pape Dawson Engineers
Paul Schroeder, Alamo Consulting Engineering & Surveying
Derek Gerloff, 6719 Laura Heights
Damon Jackson, 6713 Laura Heights
Trina St. Ann, 6701 Laura Heights
Shane McKay, 6707 Laura Heights
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
2. SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF REQUIItED
Mr. Dahle was seated at 7:22 pm after the departure of Mr. Jacobs due to illness.
3. HEARING OF RESIDENTS
No citizen comments.
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Minutes for January 25, 2012.
B. PC2012-003 Verde Enterprise Business Park, Unit 14B -Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of the Verde Enterprise Business Park,
Unit 14-B consisting of 4.363 f acre tract of land located approximately 200 feet east of Enterprise
Avenue and continues east approximately 2,453 feet. The property is zoned Planned Development
District (PDD).
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After the reading of the Consent Agenda, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the items. Vote unanimous.
Motion carried.
5. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
A. PC2012-002 Laura Heights Estates, Unit 6 - Replat
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request to replat Lots 14, 15, and 16 of the Laura
Heights Estates, Unit 6 subdivision, establishing lots 20, 21, 22 and 23. The property consists of
approximately 18.880f acres of land and is more specifically described as a portion of the Stacy B.
Lewis Survey No. 317 and the Antonio Zamora Survey No. 36, City of Schertz, Bexar County,
Texas, generally located at the intersection of Ware Seguin Road and Boenig Road. The property is
zoned Residential Agricultural (RA).
Public Hearing opened at 6:03 pm.
Ms. Sanchez explained that this item considers final action on a replat of Laura Heights Estates, Unit 6, Lots
14, 15, and 16, into 41ots establishing lots 20, 21, 22 and 23. The subject property consists of 18.880+ acres
of land generally located at the intersection of Ware Seguin Road and Boenig Road and owned by Laura
Heights Estates L.P. The property is zoned Residential Agricultural (RA), and is primarily developed with'/z
acre residential lots which meet the minimum size required by the governing zoning district. Staff has
reviewed and verified that each lot has adequate buildable area. The future land use plan identifies this area as
Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ), and the property is located within the AICUZ, APZ-2 area
where the builder is required to construct the houses with sound reducing features. She commented on the
background of the project and the public hearing process. She advised the Commission that 17 notices were
mailed with 4 responses: one (1) in favor and three (3) opposed.
Mr. Richmond recognized the following to speak:
• David Earl, 15303 Huebner, explained that the plat meets all state requirements, provides additional
tax base for the City and adds an additional buildable lot. He commented on the floodplain area,
access and homeowner maintenance of the drainage easement.
• Derek Gerloff, 6719 Laura Heights, commented that he opposed to the replat. He commented that
this site is where he built his dream home and explained that his property is located adjacent to the
proposed lot 20. His concerns include: privacy, the new home facing into his backyard, and the safety
with the driveway directly adjacent to his fence. He commented that he was told by the builder that no
homes would be built in the area behind his property and proposed the idea of homeowners
purchasing a portion of the property from Mr. Hausmann.
• Damon Jackson, 6713 Laura Heights, commented that he is opposed to the replat. He explained that
he was told by the builder that no homes would be built in the area behind his property and expressed
his concerns with privacy. He commented that he would be willing to purchase the land behind his
property.
• Shane McKay, 6707 Laura Heights, commented he was opposed to the replat and his home was a
major investment with the sole intent that no one would live behind his home. He explained that he
was told by the builder that no homes would be built in the area behind his property and he would be
willing to purchase the land behind his property.
• Trina St. Ann, 6701 Laura Heights, commented that she was opposed to the replat. She explained that
she paid a premium price for her lot and build a balcony because she he was told by the builder that
no homes would be built in the area behind her property.
There being no one else to speak, the public hearing closed at 6:24 pm.
Mr. Richmond asked Mr. Gerloff who promised that no homes would be built in the area behind his property.
Mr. Gerloff replied the builder.
Discussion followed between the 4 residents who spoke in the public hearing, Mr. Earl and the Commission
related to the original approved master plan, replat, promises made to the residents and the proposal to
purchase property from Mr. Hausman.
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Point of order was called and acknowledged by the Chairman.
Mr. Richmond explained his concerns with lot 20 and the front of the home facing the rear of lots 10, 11, 12,
13. He commented on the safety of the flag lot and access being blocked which would compromise the safety
of the resident in lot 20.
Discussion followed between the Commission and Staff related to fire safety, drainage, floodplain
maintenance and the criteria of approval.
Mr. Earl agreed to a postponement of the replat until the next meeting on February 22°d to allow the residents
and the developer to discuss options.
Mr. Greenwald moved to postpone action on this item to the February 22, 2012 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting per Mr. Earl's agreement. Mr. Crawford seconded the motion. Vote was
unanimous. Motion carried.
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
A. PC2012-001 Verde Enterprise Business Park Unit l0A-Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for a preliminary plat of the Verde Enterprise Business Park
Subdivision, Unit 10A. A 9.031E acre tract consisting of three (3) buildable commercial lots,
located at the southeast corner of Enterprise Drive and IH 35. The property is currently zoned
Planned Development District (PDD)
Mr. Richmond seated Mr. Dahle at 7:22 pm as a voting member.
Ms. Sanchez explained that this item considers a preliminary plat for Verde Enterprise Business Park Unit
l0A subdivision consisting of 9.031E acres of land owned by Mid Cities 35 Partners, Ltd. creating 3
commercial lots with a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet. The Future Land Use Plan designates this
property as Industry, Technology and Research Development Campus. The site is zoned Planned
Development District (PDD), March 6, 2007, for mixed use commercial and office warehouse. The property
is generally located at the northern corner of Enterprise Drive and IH 35 directly across from the Frost Bank
in Guadalupe County, Schertz, Texas. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the amended master
plan of Verde Enterprise on January 11, 2012. The Texas Department of Transportation has allowed a
conditional approval of one (1) shared access point based on overall platted highway frontage of 579 feet. The
shared access shall be right-in/right/out and the developer has agreed to extend the existing deceleration lane
to meet the TxDOT requirements.
After a short discussion on access, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve this item. Mr. Crawford seconded the
motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
B PC2012-004 Intercoastal Contactors- Preliminary plat
Consider and act upon a request for a preliminary plat of the Intercoastal Contractors Subdivision.
A 1.20E acre tract of land consisting of one (1) buildable commercial lot, located on FM 482,
southeast of Pig Alley in Comal County, Schertz, Texas. The property is zoned Manufacturing
District Light (M-1).
Ms. Sanchez explained that this item considers the preliminary plat for Intercoastal Contractors subdivision
consisting of 1.20E acres of land owned by Joe Hudson, creating one (1) commercial lot with a minimum lot
size of 10,000 square feet. The Future Land Use Plan designates this property as IndustriaU Business Park
Development. The site is zoned Manufacturing District -Light (M-1). The property is located on FM 482,
southeast of Pig Alley in Comal County, Schertz, Texas. This project was reviewed under UDC Ordinance
11-5-15 dated May 24, 2011. Engineering is requiring a 24-foot cross access easement to adjoin the properties
east and west. This property is affected by the additional design requirements of the UDC, Section 21.14.3
along FM 482 to include landscaping buffers, connectivity, screening and 50' building setbacks adjacent to
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FM 482. TxDot comments state that this property is eligible for a maximum combined total of one (1) shared
access point based on an overall highway frontage of approximately 200 feet. If, at a later date, a driveway or
public street is approved and constructed allowing HGV Investments, LLC access to FM 482, the access
provided by this plat will be incorporated into the shared drive or public street or will be otherwise relocated
from FM 482 to the shared drive or public street by the owner/developer.
After a short discussion on the site layout, Mr. Glombik moved to approve this item. Mr. Greenwald
seconded the motion. Vote was 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 on the SCUCISD handout.
• Mr. Dahle commented on his attendance at a school district function and apologized for his late
arrival.
• Mr. Greenwald commented on the Lions Club Annual Casino Night on Apri120t1i at 7:OOpm.
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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 January 19, 2012 and February 2, 2012.
Ms. Sanchez gave a brief update on the following:
• SCUCISD future school site layout.
• Handout provided - Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization -Public Meetings for
Transportation Improvement Program.
• Site plan update.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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