PZ 01-09-2013PLANNING ANl] ZONING MINUTES
.Ianuary 9, 2013
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on January 9, 2013 at the Municipal Complex,
Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING 8z ZONING C®Ii~IIi~IISSION
David Richmond, Chairman
Ernie Evans, Vice-Chairman
Ken Greenwald
Bert Crawford, Jr.
Richard Braud
Michael Dahle, Alternate
C®MMISSIONERS A135ENT
Christian Glombilc
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CITY STAFF
Brian James, Executive Director Development
Michelle Sanchez, Director Development Services
Misty Kara, Senior Planner
Lesa Wood, Planner 1
Larry Busch, Jr., Engineer in Training
Patti White, Admin. Asst. Development. Services
®THERS PRESENT
CALL TO ®RDERIROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
SEAT ALTERNATE T® ACT IF REQUIRED
Mr. Dahle was seated as voting member.
IIEARING OF RESIDENTS
® None
CONSENT AGENDA
A. 1Vlinrttes for December 12, 2012 Regular 1Vleeting.
Mr. Braud moved to approve the minutes in the consent item as presented. Mr. Crawford seconded the
motion. Vote was 5-0-1 with Mr. Evans abstaining. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION:
A. Diseassion and Public Hearing on the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
Mr. James presented the item by stating that the Planning and Zoning Commission serves as the Capital
Improvements Advisory Committee as it relates to Water and Sewer Impact Fees, which the City of
Schertz collects, keeps and spends on improvementsa City of Schertz Code of Ordinances states that
the Committee will report twice a year to Council showing the status of impact fee beginning balance,
collections, expenses, and ending balance during that time period. The Commission will see this repot•t
in two weeks with the other two members of the committee, and a short presentation will be given.
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Mr. James stated the following points:
A handout for the period October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012 was presented showing the
beginning impact fee balance for both water and sewer, with the revenues, expenses, total
revenue overlunder expense and the ending impact fee balance.
• Also rioted was the beginning water impact fee that includes a loan for water meters of
$607,465.21 to Public Works. They are paying this back over the next few years at a rate of
approximately $100,000-$140,000 per year.
• There were three expenses for capital projects, which included the Live Oak Pump Station, East
Oak Water Project, and the Schaeffer Road water line.
• Water and Sewer funds cannot be mixed, and these funds must be spent within ten years
according to state law.
Discussion followed between the Staff and the Commission. 1VIr. James stated that at the next P&Z
meeting the Finance department will attend to answer any questions and the Commission will be given
a list of the projects along with a map for clarification.
Mr. Richmond opened the Public Hearing at 6:25 A.M and recognized the following to speak:
• Steve Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows, spoke on the water line project along Schaeffer Road.
Public Hearing was closed at 6:28 P.M.
B. Discussion and Public Hearing on a draft ®rdinance amendment related to construction
requirements.
Mr. James presented this item by stating that this version of the draft Ordinance has been modified since
their last presentation with the following points:
• A soil test (geotechnical investigation} must be provided.
• Soil test shall contain design recommendation.
• Trees cannot be planted at retaining walls on a residential lot, and cars cannot be parked in an
easement.
Mr. James stated that Staff is ready to have focus group meetings on January 22°C~ with residents,
HOA's, homebuilders, developers, engineers, and concrete companies to gain input on the draft
ordinance. Staff will take notes and come back to P&Z with a summary.
Discussion followed between the Staff and the Commission.
Mr. Richmond opened the Public Hearing at b:43 P.M and recognized the following to speak:
® Steve Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows, spoke on fences and retaining walls.
• Ryan Mahoney, 5233 Columbia, spoke on fences and retaining walls.
Public Hearing was closed at 6:50 P.M.
C. Discussion and Publie Hearing on the North and South Schertz Planning Initiative -Gateway
Planning Project.
Mr. James presented this item by stating the following points:
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® This draft includes a summary of the process, draft of land use element, market study, estimate
of valuation, summary of the infrastructure, and a recommendation for new zoning ordinances.
® The City has $1.425 million bond monies for downtown Main Street improvements.
• For the North Schertz framework plan, the following elements are being worked: transit ready,
modifications to the road network, Corral ISD locations, commercial development along 1-35
corridor, agricultural conservation area, and significant land far manufacturing, This also
includes infrastructure phasing, and estimates of probable cost.
For the South Schertz framework plan, the following elements are being worked: changes along
the I-10 corridor, infrastructure costs and estimates of probable costs.
• A fiscal impact analysis is included.
• For the Downtown fi-amework plan, the floodplain area is significant, and the focus will be in
shorter steps to improve existing structures. A major challenge is the congested traffic patterns
along FM 78. The following elements are being worked: Main Street streetscape improvements
including continuous sidewalks, public space improvements, striping enhancements, civic space
improvements, creating a "Gateway" into Main Street from FM 78 and Schertz Parkway, and
zoning recommendations.
Mr. Crawford requested an update on the rail plan, and Mr. James stated that an update would be given
to the Commission. Discussion followed between the Staff and the Commission.
Mr. Richmond opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 P.M and recognized the following to speak:
• Dean Weirtz, 3401 Monument Pass, spoke on growth and preservation.
• Steve Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows, spoke on availability of state and federal monies for City
use.
• Tim Fey, 6028 FM 482, spoke on protecting green belts.
Public Hearing was closed at 7:41 P.M.
7. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
• None.
S. Requests by Commissioners to Staff for information.
Mr. Evans asked about the work going on along west po--tion of Dietz Creek. Mr.
Greenwald com€nented that SAWS is working on a project.
C. Announcements by Commissioners.
• None.
D. Announcements by City Staff.
® Ms. Sanchez stated that the next regular meeting will be January 23, 2013.
9. AIIJOURNMENT OT T)FIE REGULAR MEETING
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