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SCHERTZ PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #4
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
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3. HEARING OF RESIDENTS
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the Planning and Zoning Commission. Each person should fill out the Speaker's
register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than three (3) minutes. Discussion by the Commission of any item
not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing
policy in response to an inquiry, and /or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of
Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have registered.
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Minutes for November 20, 2013 Regular Meeting.
5. WORKSHOP/ DISCUSSION
A. Public hearing, presentation and discussion on subdivision design by Dixie Watkins.
B. Public hearing, presentation and discussion on the second amendment to the Crossvine PDD.
6. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
B. Requests by Commissioners to Staff for information.
C. Announcements by Commissioners.
• City and community events attended and to be attended
• Continuing education events attended and to be attended
D. Announcements by City Staff.
• City and community events attended and to be attended.
• Monthly report for Planning.
• Muni -Code codification of the UDC.
• NEW SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS: No Site Plans were submitted to the Planning and
Zoning Division between November 16, 2013 and December 11, 2013.
7. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
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CERTIFICATION
I, Bryce Cox, Planner I, of the City of Schertz, Texas, do hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the official bulletin
boards on this the 1 lth day of December, 2013 at 5:00 p.m., which is a place readily accessible to the public at all times and that said
notice was posted in accordance with chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
B vyce, Co-w
Bryce Cox, Planner I
I certify that the attached notice and agenda of items to be considered by the Schertz Planning & Zoning Commission was
removed from the official bulletin board on day of , 2013.
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December 18, 2013
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
November 20, 2013
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on November 20, 2013 at the Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING d& ZONING COMMISSION
David Richmond, Chairman
Ernie Evans, Vice - Chairman
Ken Greenwald
Bert Crawford, Jr.
Richard Braud
Christian Glombik
William Rumfelt, Alternate
Yolanda Suarez, Alternate
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Michael Dahle
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CALL TO ORDERIROLL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting tc
SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF
Mr. Richmond seated Mr. Rumfelt as a
3. HEARING OF RESIDENTS
No one spoke.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
CITY STAFF
Brian James, Executive Director Development
Michelle Sanchez, Director Development Services
Lesa Wood, Senior Planner
Bryce Cox, Planner I
Larry Busch, Jr., Engineer in Training
Patti White, Executive Asst. Development
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A. Minutes for September 11, 2013, September 25, 2013 and October 9, 2013 Regular Meetings.
B. PC2013 049 Riata Subdivision, Unit 4A - Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of the final plat of the Riata Subdivision, Unit 4A
establishing 39 single family residential lots. The 8.588± acre tract of land is generally located on
Fairlawn Avenue approximately 600 feet north of Old Wiederstein Road. The property is zoned
Single Family Residential District (R -7).
C. PC2013 -046 Rhine Valley Subdivision Unit I — Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of the Rhine Valley Subdivision, Unit 1
establishing 138 single family residential lots. The 60.98+ acre tract of land is generally located
2,200 feet east of the intersection of F.M 1518 and Lower Seguin Road. The property is zoned
Planned Development District (PDD).
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November 20, 2013
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Mr. Brand moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Mr. Greenwald seconded the
motion. Vote was 7 -0. Motion carried.
WORKSHIP / DISCUSSION
A. Presentation and discussion on residential lot size and width.
Mr. James presented the same item that he presented to City Council in October 2013 and
discussed the following points on Residential Lot (and street), Width:
• Density - Number of units per acre. Generally, in calculating the density of a single family
residential development, gross density is most often stated. This calculation does not
exclude area to be dedicated as streets, drainage ROW, easements, open space, etc.
• Lot Width - The distance of line (drawn perpendicular to the tot depth line) connecting the
side lot lines at the building setback line or a point no farther than thirty -five (35') feet
from the front lot line.
• Lot Depth - The distance of a line connecting the midpoints of the front and rear lot lines,
which line shall be at right angle to the front lot or radial to a curved lot line.
• On August 17, 2010 Council amended the UDC regarding the R -6 & R -7 Districts. With
the approval of Ordinance 10 -S -24, the R -6 and R -7 zoning districts will no longer be
granted. This Ordinance does not impact properties currently zoned R -6 and R -7.
• Generally the larger the minimum required lot size, the lower the resulting density.
• The most efficient way to lay out a subdivision is a grid pattern.
• A less efficient way to lay out subdivision is in a curvilinear street pattern.
• Grid vs. Curvilinear Pros and Cons (from the City's perspective).
• Grid - Efficient; Multiple routes through neighborhood; Greater connectivity to
adjacent properties; Straight streets may encourage speeding; Monotonous
• Curvilinear Allows for a variety of views; More dead end streets (cul -de- sacs); A
greater variety of lot size and shape; May have less connectivity
• For new zoning cases we require at least R -2 zoning.
• What about this is important to us?
• Are they all equally important?
• Can some of these factors be offset by design?
• Something to consider — Require or encourage subdivision layout design features.
• We could, go with a carrot approach — increase the "normal" minimum lot size (R -1 9,600
square feet 80' x 20'), but allow a variety with a minimum set at R -2 with design
• Be careful we` still' provide housing choices for everyone.
• Do we want to create a true "garden home" district? Not simply a smaller lot single family
zoning district?
• R -A Single Family Residential Agriculture - Minimum lot size is 21,780 square feet (1/2
acre) but no minimum lot width.
• Street widths - Right -of -Way (ROW) vs. Pavement width.
• Right -of -Way (ROW) vs. Pavement width.
• Work with the Planning and Zoning Commission to formulate recommendations.
Mr. Crawford asked about garden homes. Mr. Richmond stated that there are garden homes in
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November 20, 2013
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Schertz and a demand for them. Mr. James stated that this presentation is to facilitate a discussion
with Planning and Zoning Commissioners. We'll talk over the next few meetings on where we are
on this subject, and Staff will poll the building community to make a more informed decision.
Discussion followed between Mr. James and the Commission.
B. Commissioners' discussion on presentations from the American Planning Association, Texas
Chapter Annual Conference. (requested by R. Brand)
Mr. Richmond stated that Staff determined that the
available on that web site yet. Mr. Brand stated that the
have the presentations. Mr. James stated that the Texas:
the presentations online. Mr. Brand suggested to tabl
James suggested that the Commission send their list of p
added on the agenda when the presentations are`availabli
A. Requests by Commissioners to place
® Mr. Crawford asked if we would come
design and other items discussed tonigl
back with these items.
B. Requests by. Commissioners to Staff for
® Mr. Rumfelt asked
that this is located
� Conference presentations are not
ussion would be more meaningful to
staff stated that it takes a while to get
item until they are available. Mr.
tations to Patti White and it would be
Planning and Zoning Agenda.
some of the concepts of subdivision
es stated that yes, Staff would come
ng signs on Old Wiederstein. Mr. James stated
Mr. Rumfelt stated that When the Commission looked at Rhine Valley there was
concern on Lower Seguin Road. Mr. -Busch then stated there was going to be work
done there; could we get an update, Mr. Busch now stated that the same contractor who
is doing work on Lower ,Seguin is doing Ware Seguin now. They are concentrating on
Ware Seguin as a priority; in the next couple of weeks, that contractor will be working
on driveways and regrading the ditches, and City will come in and overlay the road.
Mr. Rumfelt asked Mr. James if he or Mr. Richmond can add an item to the budget. Mr.
James stated that only City Council can add to the budget. The process is that
department heads propose items and present to Finance and Executive Management; he
would like to involve the Boards and Commissions. Mr. Rumfelt stated that his concern
is the audio system in City Council Chambers. Mr. James indicated that Staff is aware,
and he will get a status update.
Mr. Brand asked if the UDC is moving to a new format, and what is the status. Ms.
Wood will ask the City Secretary and discuss with Mr. James regarding status.
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November 20, 2013
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• Mr. Braud asked if there is any status on the Main Street project. Mr. James stated that
he hopes to make some progress in December on this project. Mr. Braud would like to
ask for a workshop for the entire area regarding floodplain on what residents can and
cannot do. Mr. James stated that he would ask Mr. Hooks, Floodplain Manager, to give
the Commission an update.
• Ms. Suarez asked about residential properties such as Parklands abutting a private
business handling fuel and what safeguards the City can require. Mr. James stated that
the business in question is long- standing, and that City growth will present conflicts
with properties such as contractors yards and agricultural, etc. Ms. Suarez asked for a
response to the business in question. Mr. James Stated that Staff is aware of the current
use, and the person has a right to continue the operation that he has on the property in
compliance with state regulations.
C. Announcements by Commissioners.
• None.
D. Announcements by City Staff.
• Ms. Sanchez stated that Mr. Gree
check into this, and Mr. Barris has
to the HR Director for presentation
• Ms. Sanchez stated that 2 site pla
Park.
• Ms. Wood gave a brief update on
exhibit and not approved. HEB is
making changes to this plan such
nharmacv and changes to the entrar.
7. ADJOURNMENT OF THE
The meeting adjourned at 7:3
Chairman, Planning and Zoning
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November 20, 2013
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to City
I about a Code of Ethics. Staff did
of Ethics which has been forwarded
on HEB and Enterprise Industrial
submitted HEB site plan, which is a preliminary
)posing a 53,000 square foot expansion. HEB is
parking adjustments. HEB will be moving the
off FM 3009.
Recording Secretary, City of Schertz