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2 - Item 4 A - Minutes 11-14-12 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES November 14, 2012 The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on November 14, 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 Brian James, Executive Director Development Ernie Evans, Vice-Chairman Michelle Sanchez, Director Development Services Ken Greenwald Misty Kara, Senior Planner Bert Crawford, Jr. Patti White, Admin. Asst. Development Services Richard Braud Christian Glombik Michael Dahle, Alternate COMMISSIONERS ABSENTOTHERS PRESENT Jake Jacobs Jesse Malone, Malone/Wheeler 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. Dahle was seated as voting member. 3.HEARING OF RESIDENTS No one spoke. 4.CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes for October 24, 2012. Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the consent items as presented. Mr. Dahle seconded the motion. Vote was 7-0. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: 5. A. Hold a public hearing and consider and act upon a request by Schertz 1518, Ltd. /Chris Price for approval of a residential replat for the Sedona Subdivision Unit 1, consisting of approximately 0.6 acres. The property is more specifically described as a portion of the Julian Diaz Survey No. 66, Abstract No. 187 County Block 5059, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas, located on Schnebly Drive at Lower Seguin Road. Public Hearing was opened at 6:05PM. Ms. Kara began the presentation on the item by stating that this replat provides access to the Crossvine Subdivison off Schnebly Drive. A left turn lane is proposed for east bound traffic onto Trellis Walk. One landscape median lot is divided into two lots, and 0.6 acres of Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission November 14, 2012 1 of 4 Page right-of-way is dedicated for a left turn lane. The landscape island median that is proposed for a turn lane is located at Trellis Walk, approximately 360 feet east of the intersection of Sagenite on Schnebly Drive, a 96 foot wide right-of-way with a landscape median. The applicant has submitted a Tree Affidavit which indicates that no protected or heritage trees will be destroyed or damaged; this was visually verified by staff. The applicant is moving two oak trees from the island to within the Crossvine Subdivision. The public hearing notice was published in ?The Daily Commercial Recorder? on October 31, 2012 and the?Herald? on November 1, 2012. There were 172 notices mailed to surrounding property owners on October 29, 2012. Responses were received resulting in one in favor with no comment, two in opposition with one having no comment, and one with comments related to the park development adjacent to Sedona and how it would affect the floodplain. One question was asked about how the replat would affect the school zoning. There were 6 notices returned with no forwarding address. Staff recommends approval of this replat. Jesse Malone, the applicant, was in attendance and had no comment. Public Hearing was closed at 6:07PM. Discussion followed between the Staff and Commission. Mr. Greenwald moved to approve this item as presented. Mr. Crawford seconded the motion. Vote was 6-0-1 with Mr. Dahle abstaining. Motion carried. There were citizens who arrived after the public hearing and Ms. Kara and the applicant met with the citizens in the conference room about their concerns about the subdivision. 6.DISCUSSION: A. Discussion and Public Hearing to discuss a draft Ordinance amendment related to construction requirements. Mr. James discussed the following points relating to draft building code Ordinance amendment with revised changes based on discussion with residents of Fairhaven. These changes include: Requiring the licensed engineer, prior to starting construction of the foundation, to provide sealed plans for the foundation showing what is proposed to be built. Following construction of the foundation, the engineer must attest that it has been built per the plans. Requiring a concrete strength test and appropriate cure time. Requiring the licensed engineer who designed the foundation to attest that they have considered the Post Tension Institutes standards as part of the design. Requiring Post Tension foundations to be inspected by a Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) Level 1 or 2 Unbonded PTI Inspector prior to placing a load on the slab or commencement of framing. Additionally, the Inspector must provide foundation design drawings, shipping lists, material certifications, jack certifications, stressing record, and concrete placement records to the City. Requiring a final survey submitted to the City, prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy, indicating final grade elevations and verifying positive drainage away from the foundation. Requiring a soil test from a licensed geotechnical engineer for each lot within the area where the building foundation is to be located. The owner shall provide a survey of the lot to the City indicating the location of the soil test, and verifying that no cut or fill was done subsequent to Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission November 14, 2012 2 of 4 Page the soil test being conducted. Requiring a retaining wall maintenance and access easement in the rear yard setback with at least twenty (20) feet from the easement to the structure. This shall be noted on the plat as an addition to the required rear yard setback. Requiring plans sealed by a licensed engineer in order to receive a permit to construct a retaining wall greater than 4? in height, limiting incursions into the retaining wall area, and providing easements for maintenance. Requiring pre-engineered truss shop drawings be signed and sealed from the engineer of the manufacturer. The engineer of record for the entire structure must provide a letter accepting the incorporation of these assemblies into the overall design. Require the signed and sealed pre- engineered truss plans and shop drawings on site for inspection. Eliminating the reference to unsatisfactory work as a basis for revoking a license from the Code of Ordinances, as the City can only revoke a license for a violation of the City?s Code of Ordinances or an adopted Building Code. Public Hearing opened at 7:07PM. Mr. Richmond recognized the following to speak: Steve Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows, spoke on the draft Building Ordinance. Steve White, 805 Main Street, spoke on the concern about space to maintain and handle building plans. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road, spoke on retaining walls. Dan Hollestelle, 5525 Columbia, spoke on the draft Building Ordinance. Ryan Mahoney, 5233 Columbia Drive, spoke on draft Building Ordinance. Public Hearing closed at 7:22 P.M. Discussion followed between Mr. James and the Commission. 7.REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: A.Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda. Mr. Dahle inquired on the time table regarding the Building Ordinance. Mr. James stated that Staff would work next work with focus groups and then come back to P&Z in a month. The drainage ordinance draft will be presented at the next P&Z meeting. Gateway plan will be discussed after that meeting. Mr. Richmond noted that there is only one meeting scheduled in December. Mr. James stated that we may add a special meeting during December. B. Requests by Commissioners to Staff for information. None C.Announcements by Commissioners. None Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission November 14, 2012 3 of 4 Page D.Announcements by City Staff. Ms. Sanchez will let the Commission know if site plans were received. th City Council meeting regarding the capital improvements advisory At the October 30 committee, Dr. Mark Penshorn was added to the committee. Staff will be presenting a semi- annual report to the Commission in the next couple of months. 9.ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING The meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M. ___________________________________ ________________________________ Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission Recording Secretary, City of Schertz Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission November 14, 2012 4 of 4 Page