PZ 07-25-2012 Agenda Item 4A Associated Documents
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
June 27, 2012
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on June 27, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. at the Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSIONCITY STAFF
David Richmond, Chairman Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services
Bert Crawford, Jr. Misty Nichols, Senior Planner
Christian Glombik Lesa Wood, Planner I
Ernie Evans Brian James, Executive Director of Development
Ken Greenwald Patti White, Admin. Asst. Development Services
Richard Braud
Gordon Rae, Alternate
Michael Dahle, Alternate
COMMISSIONERS ABSENTOTHERS PRESENT
Jake Jacobs Greg Saad, FedEx
Walter Vestal, Vestal Property
Richard Hendrix, Ford Engineering
Richard Peacock, representing Vestal Property
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.
5.ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Mr. Richmond moved Items 5.A and 5.B for consideration prior to the Public Hearing.
A.PC2012-014 Friesenhahn 13 Subdivision ? Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of Friesenhahn 13
Subdivision consisting of 12.3392+ acres, located on the northeast corner of the IH 35 Frontage
Road and Friesenhahn Road.
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Ms. Wood presented the request per staff report and explained that this item proposes to preliminary
plat the 12.0382 acres establishing one (1) lot. The subject property is currently unplatted,
undeveloped, partially graded and is located on the northeast corner of IH 35 Frontage Road and
Friesenhahn Road approximately three-quarters of a mile south of Schwab Road. The lot will require all
necessary utilities to be extended prior to recordation of the final plat.
TxDOT has reviewed the preliminary plat for access, which has been placed on the plat. The applicant
is providing a 1? non-access easement along the IH 35 frontage. Zoning on the front of the property is
General Business and the rear of the property is zoned M-1.
A 12? water line is available to the lot along the IH 35 Frontage Road. Since sewer is not directly
adjacent to this lot, it will require extension. Extension of water and sewer lines shall be made along
the entire frontage of the subdivision adjacent to both IH 35 and Friesenhahn Road.
All public improvements required for this subdivision will be installed prior to recording of the final
plat. The purpose of this preliminary plat is to establish one (1) buildable lot for clearing and grading to
sell the property. All city departments have reviewed the preliminary plat with no objections.
Mr. Crawford asked Mr. Hendrix of Ford Engineering if the applicant is going to provide fill. Mr.
Hendrix stated that they want to grade the entire site to sell the property, and plan to maintain the
drainage on the property.
Mr. Glombik moved to approve this item. Mr. Crawford seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
Motion carried.
B.PC2012-032 Vestal Properties-Master Plan
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a master plan and waiver to the UDC for the
Vestal Property consisting of 117.255 acres tract of land. The property is located approximately
3,500 feet north of the intersection of FM 3009 and IH 35.
Ms. Nichols presented the request per staff report and explained that a master plan is required prior to
approval of a preliminary plat if the property is undeveloped, under one ownership and is greater than
50 acres in size. In this case the 11.679 acres being incorporated into the FedEx plat triggers this
requirement as it is part of approximately 117 acres owned by Mr. Walter Vestal. This property is
located north of FM 3009 near the intersection of IH 35 and is currently undeveloped. This site is
predominantly zoned M-1 and there is a 500 feet wide strip along FM 3009 that is zoned GB-2.
A portion of this site is located within the 100-year floodplain and it bisects this property at the
northwestern end and separates it from the adjacent property to the east. There is a portion of this
property, approximately 10 acres, that is surrounded by the floodplain on three sides which creates
challenges and limits development.
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The City?s Master Thoroughfare Plan proposes an east/west collector (60? ROW) designated as the
extension of Tri-County Parkway and a north/south Secondary Arterial (86? ROW) designated as the
extension of Wiederstein Road. The owner has identified these two streets on his master plan as they
affect his property. Staff worked with the applicant to plan the extension of Red Iron to a future interior
road.
All utilities and road improvements will be required as development occurs and will comply with the
requirements of all City Codes. The owner is not planning to develop the entire property currently and
does not know how the land might be subdivided or in the case of commercially zoned property the
uses that will be developed. At this time, it is impractical and not beneficial to propose street names,
conduct a detailed traffic impact analysis, provide an exact metes and bounds, or specify lot sizes or
dimensions in all cases.
Staff supports the applicant?s request to waive the following requirements: the formal survey, legal
metes and bounds description, certified tax certificates, street name approvals, a traffic impact analysis
form, number of proposed lots and lot dimensions. Approval of a master plan by the P&Z shall be
deemed as a guide to the final design of streets, water, sewer and other required improvements.
Discussion followed between the Staff and Commission related to the site.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve this item. Mr. Glombikseconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
Motion carried.
4.PUBLIC HEARING
A.PC2012-028 FedEx Freight Schertz Texas- Replat
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for approval of a replat of Lot 15R, Block
1 of the FedEx Freight East, creating a 32.943 acre tract known as Lot 16, Block 1 of the FedEx
Freight Schertz Texas Subdivision The property is located at 7012 FM 3009, approximately
3,500 feet north of the intersection of FM 3009 and IH 35.
Ms. Nichols presented the request per staff report and explained that this property is currently platted as
Lot 15R, Block 1 of the Fed Ex Freight East Subdivision and is located north of the FM 3009 and IH 35
intersection.
The subject property has direct access from FM 3009 via a secured, gated and guarded entry/exit for the
access of tractor trailer trucks and a separate parking area for customers and employees. This proposed
replat is adjacent to the cul-de-sac of Pipestone, and FedEx has indicated they do not plan to allow
access through Pipestone and will continue to access the property from FM 3009.
All required public improvements to this subdivision currently exist. The Fed Ex property has all
utilities, and no extension of utilities is required as part of the platting process. Tree Preservation and
Mitigation will come forward at Site Plan approval.
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Public Hearing opened at 6:30 P.M. There were no comments from the Public. The Public Hearing
was closed at 6:30 P.M. Discussion followed between the Staff and Commission related to the site.
Mr. Glombik moved to approve this item. Mr. Greenwaldseconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
Motion carried.
6.REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
Mr. Dahle requested a schedule on the UDC training. Mr. James stated that the drainage ordinance
would be scheduled for the next agenda.
Mr. Richmond inquired about the Planning and Zoning Commission serving as the Capital
Improvements Advisory Committee with regard to Impact Fees. Mr. James stated that a semi-
annual report is being prepared to submit to the Committee by the end of August. Additionally, an
Ordinance will be submitted to City Council changing Committee membership to the P&Z
Commission eliminating individual names.
B.Requests by Commissioners to staff for information.
Ms. Wood stated that Agenda, Staff Reports and Exhibits are now on our web page. Mr. Braud sent
an email that he had a problem accessing, but all appears available now.
C.Announcements by Commissioners.
City and community events attended and to be attended
Continuing education events attended and to be attended
None.
D.
Announcements by City staff.
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July 3 City Council meeting has been cancelled.
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Jubilee starts on July 3 and runs through the weekend.
New applications submitted: site plan for Benavest for a spec building.
7.ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 6:43P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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