PZ 07-09-2014PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
July 9, 2014
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on July 9, 2014 at the Municipal Complex,
Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
David Richmond, Chairman
Ernie Evans, Vice- Chairman
Ken Greenwald
Bert Crawford, Jr.
Richard Brand
Christian Glombik
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Michael Dahle
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CITY STAFF
Brian James, Executive Director Development
Michelle Sanchez, Director Development Services
Lesa Wood, Senior Planner
Bryce Cox, Planner I
Patti White, Executive Assistant Development
OTHERS PRESENT
Doug Miller, CST Brands
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
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None was needed.
3. HEARING OF RESIDENTS
a No one spoke.
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A. Minutes for June 11, 2014 Regular Meeting
B. PC2013 -029
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of the Ripps Subdivision
establishing Block 1, Lots 3 and 4. The property consists of approximately 3 acre tract of
land and is generally located on the southwest corner of FM 3009 and Ripps- Kruesler Road.
Mr. Richmond stated that there was one correction on the minutes, under Others Present, Petry
Blanton should have Blanton Development Company following his name. Mr. Brand moved to
approve the consent items with the correction on the minutes as noted. Mr. Crawford seconded the
motion. Vote was 5 -0 -1 with Mr. Glombik abstaining. Motion carried.
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Bold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation on a request for a Specific Use
Permit to allow a Convenience Store with Gas Pumps with associated site plan at 21901 111-
35 North. The property consists of approximately 5 acres and is more specifically described
as being out of the Rafael Garza Survey No. 98, Abstract 175, City of Schertz, Comal County,
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Texas; generally located on the northwest corner of Hubertus road and IH -39 Frontage
Road.
Mr. Cox presented this item by stating that the applicant was requesting a Specific Use Permit to
allow a convenience store with gas pumps on approximately 5 acres of land located at 21901 IH -35
North and generally located on the northwest corner of Hubertus Road and IH -35 Frontage Road.
The proposed development includes an 8,000 square foot convenience store with twenty -two (22)
gas pumps. Access to the site will be through two (2) shared driveways along IH -35 Frontage Road
and Hubertus Road. The subject property is currently zoned General Business 2 (GB -2).
The proposed convenience store with gas pumps will be subject to provisions of the Unified
Development Code (Ordinance 11 -S -15, as amended). Additionally, the Specific Use Permit will
be conditioned upon the following occurring:
a) A building permit has been approved within one year of the adoption of the Specific
Use Permit ordinance; and
b) The use has begun operation within two years of the issuance of the necessary building
permit.
The subject property is adjacent to the Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union Bank to the East;
IH -35 Frontage Road borders the property to the south; and the remaining property to the north and
west is undeveloped. This property and all adjacent properties are designated for commercial uses
and zoned General Business -2 (GB -2) or General Business (GB). The Comprehensive Land Use
Plan identifies this area as highway commercial which is intended for regional scale retail and
commercial uses that can take advantage of the highway frontage. The proposed convenience store
with gas pumps is a land use that is compatible with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the
existing commercial land uses in the area. The applicant is proposing to construct an 8,000 square
foot convenience store with twenty -two (22) gas pumps on the approximately 5 acres of land.
Staff recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit to allow a Convenience Store with gas
pumps conditioned upon the following occurring:
a) A building permit has been approved within one year of the adoption of the Specific
Use Permit ordinance; and
b) The use has begun operation within two years of the issuance of the necessary building
perm it.
Mr. Richmond opened the Public Hearing at 6:10 P.M.
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbe], spoke on where CST is headquartered and who owns the
property on the corner of the lot.
Mr. Cox stated that the corner is the Right-of-Way owned by the City and State. Mr. Miller, the
Applicant, stated that CST Brands is headquartered in San Antonio.
Mr. Richmond closed the Public Hearing at 6:12 P.M.
Mr. Richmond expressed his thanks and appreciation to the applicant for the proposed elevations
of the store. He stated that the Commission has been trying to improve the elevations of
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commercial buildings throughout the City.
Mr. Greenwald moved to recommend approval to City Council with the two conditions as
presented. Mr. Glornbik seconded the motion. Vote was 6-0. Motion carried.
REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ae Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda,
Mr. Fraud stated that Item #2 — Seat Alternate to Act if Required should now come off
the agenda as City Council will not appoint Alternates at this time. Ms, Wood stated
that she had already done this on the agenda for the next meeting.
B. Announcements by Corn mission,er&
a None.
C. Announcements by City Staff,
Mr. James stated that he was passing out CD's to the Commission of the Parks Master
Plan, which was given as a presentation to City Council and that this would be included
as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to include the Park Master Plan with a
recommendation to City Council. Mr. James stated that the Commission would also be
receiving a notebook with a variety of plans and a base packet of Impact Pees which
will be in a Workshop.
Ms, Sanchez stated that the Inspection department has extended their customer service
hours to have more flexibility for our customers on Tuesday and Friday.
Ms. Wood stated that in their packets they received a quarterly report for January
through March, and at the next meeting the report will include April through June.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
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meeting adjourned at 6 :20 P.M.
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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