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PZ 07-23-2014' • I 1 1 The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on July 23, 2014 at the Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION David Richmond, Chairman Ken Greenwald Bert Crawford, Jr. Richard Brand Christian Glombik COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Ernie Evans, Vice - Chairman Michael Dahle CITY S'T'AFF Brian James, Executive Director Development Michelle Sanchez, Director Development Services Lesa Wood, Senior Planner Bryce Cox, Planner I Chuck Van Zandt, Park Manager Patti White, Executive Asst. Development Mark Davis, Schertz Parks Board Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M. No one spoke. I A. Minutes for June 25, 2014 and July 9, 2014 Regular Meetings. Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Mr. Crawford seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -0. Motion carried. Mr. Richmond moved to Item 5B. O,, B. Bold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation on an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Plan associated with a revision to the Parks Master Plan. Mr. James stated that the Commission had been previously given a copy of the Parks Master Plan which was also presented to City Council, and tonight the Commission will consider making a recommendation on an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Plan with a revision to the Parks Master Plan. A survey of Schertz residents was conducted, and the survey data and public input indicates that there appears to be a strong desire to continue devoting adequate resources to Parks and Recreation in order to maintain and improve the quality of life for our residents. Mr. Davis gave a presentation on the City of Schertz Parks & Recreation Master Plan 2014: Live Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission July 23, 2014 Page I of 7 & Play! with the following points: • History of Parks Planning 0 2001 Comprehensive Land Plan 0 2007 Schertz Parks Master Plan developed by Land Design Partners 0 2014 Parks Master Plan — builds on previous plans - done "in house" by Parks Advisory Board • 2014 Parks Master Plan • Written "In House" — Engaged Parks Advisory Board • Researched and written throughout 2013 • 9 chapters — 245 pages • More than 805 editing revisions • Over I I 1 hours of plan editing • Time doesn't include Board Meetings, site visits to each park, coordination with city staff, TPWD, etc. • Chapter 3 — Demographics • Based on 2010 census data • Population growth forecasts based on data developed in Gateway Sector Plan report • Chapter 4 — Current Inventory o Site visits conducted at all parks o Identified maintenance issues at each location o Expanded information; included counts of installed amenities • Chapter 5 — Public Survey o Conducted from October 2012 — March 2013 0 329 participants (252 participants in 2007 survey) • Chapter 6 — Our Desired State National Standards • Original NRPA standards & 2013 NRPA PRORAGIS Stats • Our peers — approx. 40 comparable Texas cities • Where is Schertz heading & what are other cities doing? What's unique to Schertz & what do our residents want? Chapter 7 — Goals & Objectives • Provides long term, planned growth for Parks and Recreation • Maintains desire to expand partnerships where possible • Allows for maximum flexibility Administrative Actions • Review the staffing and budgeting process for the parks department in order to mitigate ongoing maintenance concerns, upgrade and maintain installed amenities and establish goals to monitor and achieve city standards. • Develop cost recovery standards and models for parks and recreation programs. • Develop plans to identify and pursue multiple funding sources for parks and recreation. • Formally adopt standards for park facilities and installed amenities. • Develop specific plans for the development of existing park locations that are currently undeveloped. • Develop plans for additional sport practice fields to accommodate youth programs and reduce impact on tournament quality fields. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission July 23, 2014 Page 2 of 7 • Develop specific plans to provide better connection between existing trails and pathways, and to link city parks, facilities, schools and greenbelts wherever practical. • Develop plans or recommendations for the addition of outdoor volleyball courts to parks where practical. • Develop a stronger partnership with SCUCISD for expanded joint -use of playgrounds, practice facilities and indoor gymnasiums during non - school hours and on weekends. • Provide recommendations for the identification and design of potential park lands in southern Schertz to facilitate future growth in that area and ensure adequate service coverage. • Review, update and expand existing partnership agreements to increase and enhance services, reduce gaps in service areas, and clarify funding and maintenance responsibilities. • Identify possible locations better suited to accommodate festivals and events as city growth exceeds the capacity of current locations. • Develop a program for the installation of art in public places, parks and along trails. ® Priority Capital Improvement Actions • Build & Connect Trails to support connectivity throughout the city. • Construct soccer practice locations. • Construct baseball practice locations. • Construct new and renovate existing outdoor basketball courts. • Construct outdoor volleyball courts. • Obtain additional dedicated open space. • Build Phase II and Phase 111 of the Schertz Skate Park. • Construct an additional Splash Pad. • Construct a Disc Golf Course in the city. • Improve fishing access at Cibolo Creek & Crescent Bend Nature Park. Mr. Richmond opened the Public Hearing at 6:22 P.M. There being no one to speak, Mr. Richmond closed the Public Hearing at 6:23 P.M. Mr. Braud asked what the Commission is taking action on. Mr. James stated that the Commission is recommending to City Council an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Plan with a revision to the Parks Master Plan. Mr. Brand stated if there were 329 participants then this is only 1% of people in Schertz. Mr. Davis stated that there is a higher percentage if you look at the 10,000 households reported in the 2010 census. Discussion followed between Staff and the Commission. Mr. Brand moved to recommend an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Plan with a revision to the Parks Master Plan to the City Council as presented. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -0. Motion carried. Mr. Richmond moved to Item 4A. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission July 23, 2014 Page 3 of 7 A. Waiver — On -site Sewage Facility associated with PC2014 -033 Consider and act upon a request for approval of a waiver regarding on -site sewage facilities for proposed lots identified on the replat of Deer Park Subdivision Lot 15. The property consists of approximately 16 acres and is situated in the Francisco Rodriguez Survey No. 99, Abstract No. 484, Comal County, Texas; generally located south of the intersection of Bunker Street and Pathfinder. Mr. James gave a brief overview on the challenges to Staff on this item, and stated some of the items working with the property owner and the neighbors have been rendered moot. A notice went to homeowners for 2 waivers, one for water and one for sewer and a replat and the notice referenced a zoning event, which is not the case and is confusing. There is a provision in the Local Government Code when you have a replat of property which doesn't vacate the previous plat and there is a request for a variance that if written opposition is received by owners of more than 20% of the surrounding property in the notice area, then a' /a majority is required of those present from the approval body. Staff did receive 3 responses in opposition which may have been caused by the confusing mention of a zoning event. The challenge was that Staff does not have clarity if this is called a waiver and our recommendation was to table the plat until Staff can go back and review. However, residents who are here tonight and were opposed, following explanation, have changed their written opposition to the replat. Therefore, Staff is recommending to act on these items tonight. Mr. Cox presented this item by stating that the applicant is proposing to replat Lot 15 of Deer Park Subdivision into two lots. The new lots being created are Lots 29 (10.4 acres) & 30 (5.01 acres). The property is located in the Schertz Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) and is not subject to city zoning regulations. The applicant is seeking approval of a waiver to install an on -site sewage facility (OSSF) on Lots 29 and 30 because of the lengthy distance to the nearest sewer tine and costs associated with building and connecting to that line. The subject property is generally located at the intersection of Bunker Street and Pathfinder in the Schertz ETJ. There is currently a home on the property which is being served by a private well and septic system. The City's Future Land Use Plan identifies this property as Agricultural Conservation. The applicant is seeking approval of a waiver for Lots 29 and 30 to have privately owned On -Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) which are regulated by Comal County. The applicant is requesting a waiver to the required connection to a public waste water system to allow privately owned on -site sewage facilities for Lots 29 and 30. Currently, the closest sewer connection to the subject property is located on the south side of the railroad crossing on Schwab Road approximately 500 feet south of the intersection of FM 482 and Schwab Road. The sewer line would need to be extended approximately 8,000 feet along Schwab Road, FM 482 and Bunker Street to reach the subject property. The Project Engineer estimates that it will cost $995,000 to extend the sewer main from its current location to the subject property. There is currently no source of public water near the subject property. The existing house on the property is serviced by OSSF and a private well. Staff recommends approval of the waiver based on the distance to the sewer connection and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The applicant had no comments at this time. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission July 23, 2014 Page 4 of 7 Mr. Brand asked why they were approving a waiver for Lot 15 when there is no Lot 15. Mr. ,lames stated that the waiver needs to be done before the plat. Mr. Crawford stated that he wouldn't want to have the replat without the waiver. Mr. James concurred. Mr. Crawford asked the owner when this property would be divided. The Owner, Joseline Brestle, 20825 Sorrel Lane, Garden Ridge, stated that they had already started this process when they decided not to live there because of the stairs and it's too isolated. Clint Penniman, 2123 E. Common Street, New Braunfels, stated that the 5 acre lot that he is purchasing already has the well, septic and the house on it, so the other 10 acre lot needs the well and septic. Discussion continued between Staff and the Commission. Mr. Glombik moved to approve this item as presented. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -0. Motion carried. B. Waiver — Private Water Well associated with PC2014 -033 Consider and act upon a request for approval of a waiver regarding private water wells for proposed lots identified on the replat of Deer Park Subdivision Lot 15. The property consists of approximately 16 acres and is situated in the Francisco Rodriguez Survey No. 99, Abstract No. 484, Comal County, Texas; generally located south of the intersection of Bunker Street and Pathfinder. Mr. Cox presented this item by stating that the applicant is proposing to replat Lot 15 of Deer Park Subdivision into two lots. The new lots being created are Lots 29 (10.4 acres) & 30 (5.01 acres). The property is located in the Schertz Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) and is not subject to city zoning regulations. The applicant is seeking approval of a waiver to install a private water well on Lots 29 because of the lengthy distance to the nearest public water line and costs associated with building and connecting to that line. The subject property is generally located at the intersection of Bunker Street and Pathfinder in the Schertz ETJ. There is currently a home on the property which is being served by a private well and septic system. The applicant is seeking approval of a waiver for Lots 29 and 30 to have private water wells which are regulated by the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA). The site is located within the Green Valley Special Utility District service area; a letter from Pat Allen, the General Manager, just received indicates he does not have an opposition to the well. The applicant is requesting a waiver to the required connection to a public water system to allow private water wells for Lots 29 and 30. Currently, the closest water line to the subject property is located on the south side of the railroad crossing on Banker Street approximately 2,900 feet north of the intersection of FM 482 and Bunker Street. The water line would need to be extended approximately 3,300 feet along Bunker Street to reach the subject property. The Project Engineer estimates that it will cost $408,940 to extend the water line from its current location to the subject property. The Schertz Sector Plan Amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan identifies the subject property as being located in the Agricultural Conservation area. Agricultural Conservation is composed of mainly large -lot (5 acre min lot size) residential and agricultural with some AG related commercial uses. Additionally the sector plan identifies private water wells as acceptable water service for Agricultural Conservation subdivisions. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission July 23, 2014 Page 5 of 7 The subject property is located over the Edwards Aquifer and a permit for an exempt well will need to be completed and submitted to the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA). Project Engineer Thomas Villanueva Jr., P.E. has provided a signed and sealed letter stating that "any new owners would be able to drill and install an exempt well at their sole expense, via a completed Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) application for an approved EAA well construction permit'. Additionally no water rights are required to obtain an exempt well permit from the EAA. In addition to obtaining a well permit from EAA, the property owner will need to obtain a City of Schertz Well Permit through the Public Works Department. There is currently no source of public water near the subject property. The existing house on the property is serviced by OSSF and a private well. Staff recommends approval of the waiver based on the distance to the water line and the comprehensive land use plan. Mr. Glombik moved to approve this item as presented. Mr. Crawford seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -0. Motion carried. A. PC2014 -033 Deer Park Subdivision — Replat Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for approval of a replat of Deer Park Subdivision Lot 15. The property consists of approximately 16 acres and is situated in the Francisco Rodriguez Survey No. 99, Abstract No. 484, Comal County, Texas; generally located south of the intersection of Bunker Street and Pathfinder. Mr. Cox presented this item by stating that the applicant is proposing to replat Lot 15 of Deer Park Subdivision into two lots. The new lots being created are Lots 29 (10.4 acres) & 30 (5.01 acres). The property is located in the Schertz Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) and is not subject to city zoning regulations. There were 10 notices mailed to surrounding property owners on July 7, 2014. At the time of the staff report, four (4) total responses were received, three (3) responses were opposed to the request; one (1) response was neutral to the request; and no responses received were in favor of the request. But since then, two of them have rescinded their opposition and one changed to neutral so there is zero opposition. In addition, Staff received one in favor and one neutral. The Deer Park Subdivision Plat was recorded on September 12, 1974 in the Corral County plat records. The subject property is generally located at the intersection of Bunker Street and Pathfinder in the Schertz ETJ. There is currently a home on the property which is being served by a private well and septic system. The subject property fronts on Bunker Street and Pathfinder which are both public streets. Access to the property will be from Bunker Street and Pathfinder. No public improvements are required for this subdivision. The City Engineer has reviewed and approved a storm water plan for Lots 29 and 30. No roadway improvements or ROW dedications are required. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Richmond opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 P.M. ® Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel, asked if Bunker Street is a public ROW. Mr. Cox Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission July 23, 2014 Page 6 of 7 stated that Bunker Street is a County Road owned by the County. Mr. Richmond closed the Public Hearing at 7:36 RM. Mr. Crawford moved to approve this item as Presented. Mr. Glombik seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -0. Motion carried. Mr. Richmond continued onto Item 6A. 6, QUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Requests by Commissioners to place iterns on a future Planning and Inning Agenda. a None, B. Announcements by Commissioner& Mr. Brand stated that after complaining about FM78, he talked to Mr. Wolverton who got in touch with the county and the Adult Probation Department, who had a group performing Community Service and they cleaning the brush off the bridge near Sely's restaurant. Mr. Richmond stated that he attended the San Antonio Business Journal 2013 Awards Luncheon the previous week. Schertz received two of the eleven awards presented with The Crossvine recognized as "The Best Land Deal ", and Titan Industrial Park recognized as "The Best Industrial Sale ". C, Announcements by City Staff. Ms, Sanchez stated that site plans received are listed on the agenda. The Commission also received the quarterly report, and copies of Amending Plats, ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING The meeting adjourned at 7.43 P.M. .,y C w Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission July 23,2014 Page '7 or 7 i f Recording Secretary, City of Schertz