Agenda Item 4A- Minutes
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
August 22, 2012
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on August 22, 2012 at 6:02 P.M. at the
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSIONCITY STAFF
David Richmond, Chairman Brian James, Executive Director of Development
Bert Crawford, Jr. Misty Nichols, Senior Planner
Ernie Evans Patti White, Admin. Asst. Development Services
Christian Glombik
Ken Greenwald
Richard Braud
Gordon Rae, Alternate
Michael Dahle, Alternate
COMMISSIONERS ABSENTOTHERS PRESENT
Jake Jacobs Steve Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows
1.CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M.
2.SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF REQUIRED
Mr. Rae was seated as a voting member.
3.HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Steve Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows Drive, presented a slide study on flooding in the Cibolo Creek
portion of Schertz. Ms. Nichols requested that a copy be given to her for distribution to Brian James
and Michelle Sanchez.
4.CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes for July 11, 2012 and July 25, 2012.
Mr. Crawford requested to pull Item B of the Consent Agenda to consider it separately with more
discussion.
With regarding to Item A of the Consent Agenda, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the consent item.
Mr. Braud seconded the motion. Vote was 7-0. Motion carried.
B. PC2012-035
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of City of Schertz Municipal Complex
Subdivision consisting of 52.640 acres, located at Schertz Parkway and Live Oak Road.
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Ms. Nichols explained that the portion of the property for the location of the Animal Shelter will be
located behind the retail shops. This is for a final plat on Lot 1 only.
Mr. Crawford moved to approve the consent item. Mr. Braud seconded the motion. Vote was 7-0.
Motion carried.
5.REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
None
B.Requests by Commissioners to staff for information.
Mr. Greenwald asked about the Economic Development Corporation presentation to Council
for the strip center at FM 3009 and FM 78. Mr. James stated that the owner of the property
is working with EDC to prepare Phase 2, and a challenge is the parking spaces for the
property. Mr. James mentioned that Council approved a development agreement for Phase 2
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and Staff has not looked at the 2 phase yet.
Mr. Dahle asked about the Merritt Lakeside driveway. Mr. James stated that the developer
was sent an email and confirmed that the driveway is an exit only. Mr. James will confirm
that information.
Mr. Dahle asked about the Fairhaven Ordinance. Mr. James stated that the city attorney is
working on the Ordinance, which is more complicated than originally thought. The changes
will impact the building codes and the UDC. Mr. James stated that in approximately 2
meetings from now, Commission should have a draft copy and then they will be able to
schedule stakeholder meetings. Mr. James mentioned that staff is looking at the UDC
regarding changes and how they apply.
Mr. Greenwald stated that the American Concrete Institute has charts referencing drying
times and are very specific. Staff might need to look at that as a possibility for information.
Mr. James mentioned that the City may recommend requesting a grading plan for the lot at
the time of Certificate of Occupancy.
Mr. Dahle stated that he is looking forward to seeing the drainage Ordinances.
Mr. Richmond requested that when we look at the entry/exit sign for Merritt Lakeside, to
have staff check the minutes of previous meetings if the issue was mentioned and
information requested to TXDOT.
C.Announcements by Commissioners.
City and community events attended and to be attended
Continuing education events attended and to be attended
Mr. Dahle noted that Mr. Crawford, Mr. Braud and he attended the AACOG workshop last
week.
D.Announcements by City staff.
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Ms. Nichols gave an update on the APA Conference status, with plans being finalized the
next week.
Mr. James gave an update on the Volunteer Fair, which be held on 9/17 from 6pm to 8pm at
the Civic Center. Each board and commission will have a table to discuss with the public
ideas to get people interested in volunteering and to increase awareness.
6.ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 6:37 P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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