PZ 09-10-2014PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
September 10, 2014
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on September 10, 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
Michael Dahle
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Christian Glombik
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
CITY STAFF
John Kessel, City Manager
Brian James, Executive Director Development
Michelle Sanchez, Director Development Services
Lesa Wood, Senior Planner
Bryce Cox, Planner I
Patti White, Executive Asst. Development
OTHERS PRESENT
Glenn Synnott, HardKnocks Countertops LLC
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:29 P.M.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
• No one spoke
Mr. Richmond recognized Ms. Sanchez who asked Mr. Richmond to step down to the podium so
she could read a certificate from the APA Texas Chapter addressed to the Mayor which states:
American Planning Association Texas Chapter presents to the City of Schertz, Texas the
Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence for 2014, recognizing a commitment to
professional planning by City Administration, Elected and Appointed Officials and exemplary
professional standards demonstrated by the Planning Staff. Ms. Sanchez offered congratulations
to Mr. Richmond and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Kessel commented that the
award of excellence is based on numerical categories for eligibility, and that only 15 cities
received it in 2012 including Cedar Park, College Station, and Frisco, to name a few. The
Commission is to be applauded for their part in being recognized with this significant award. Mr.
Richmond thanked his fellow Commissioners for the outstanding working relationship among
themselves and with Staff to bring about this recognition. A picture was taken by Chuck
McCullough of the Commission and Staff.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes for August 13, 2014 Regular Meeting
Mr. Brand moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Dahle seconded the motion. Vote was 6 -0.
Motion carried.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
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A. Waiver — On -site Sewage Facility associated with PC2014 -005
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a waiver regarding an on -site sewage facility
for Block 1, Lot 15, of Randolph Commercial Park Subdivision, an approximately one (1)
acre tract of land generally located on Lower Seguin Road approximately 1800 feet northeast
of the intersection of Lower Seguin and Loop 1604.
Mr. Cox presented this item by stating that the Applicant is proposing to final plat approximately
one (1) acre of land establishing one (1) commercial lot. The subject property is zoned
Manufacturing -Light (M -1). The applicant is seeking approval of a waiver to install an on -site
sewage facility (OSSF) on Block 1, Lot 15 because of the lengthy distance to the nearest sewer line
and costs associated with building and connecting to that line.
The applicant is requesting a waiver to the requirement for connection to a public waste water
system to allow a privately owned on -site sewage facility (OSSF) at Block 1, Lot 15. Currently, the
closest existing sewer line to the subject property, serving in the City of Schertz, is located at the
intersection of FM 1518 and Lower Seguin Road. The sewer line would be required to extend
approximately 12,700 feet along Lower Seguin Road to reach the subject property. The Project
Engineer estimates the cost at approximately $1,256,000 to extend the sewer main from its current
location on Lower Seguin Road and FM 1518 to the subject property. This extension would
include the installation of thirty two (32) manholes and trenching of the sewer line through a thirty
foot (30') high point. The subject property is at an elevation of 696 feet which is six feet (6') lower
than the Lower Seguin and FM 1518 intersection which is at an elevation of 702 feet. Due to the
site's proximity to the City of Converse and the topography providing more favorable conditions
for gravity flow, the Public Works Department asked the City of Converse about the possibility of
this area tying into Converse's sewer system. Public Works has indicated that the City of Converse
does not have the capacity to serve this area of Schertz at this time; Public Works is continuing this
discussion for the future.
Staff recommends approval of the waiver based on the distance to the sewer connection.
Mr. Greenwald asked the Applicant, Mr. Synnott, what they were going to do at the property. Mr.
Synnott stated it is a commercial development and the end use has not been determined; the name
of the company is not tied to the use of the property. Mr. Dahle asked Staff about the McArthur
subdivision which is close to this property. Mr. Cox stated that this subdivision is in Converse and
Staff does not know.
Discussion followed between Staff, the Applicant and the Commission.
Mr. Crawford moved to approve this item as presented. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote
was 6 -0. Motion carried.
B. PC2014 -005 Randolph Commercial Park Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 15 — Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat for Block 1, Lot 15, of Randolph
Commercial Park Subdivision, an approximately one (1) acre tract of land generally located
on Lower Seguin Road approximately 1800 feet northeast of the intersection of Lower Seguin
and Loop 1604.
Mr. Cox presented this item by stating that the Applicant is proposing to final plat approximately
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one (1) acre of land establishing one (1) commercial lot. The subject property is zoned
Manufacturing -Light (M -1). The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the master plan on
April 27, 2011 and subsequently approved an amended master plan on October 26, 2011. A
preliminary plat for the entire 23 lot subdivision was approved on March 14, 2012 by the Planning
and Zoning Commission. A six month extension for the preliminary plat was granted on March
12, 2014 by the Planning and Zoning Commission and expires on September 14, 2014.
The subject property has frontage on Lower Seguin Road and has an existing 50 -foot egress and
ingress easement which will provide future cross access and circulation to adjacent lots. The
applicant is responsible for complying with Unified Development Code (UDC), Section 21.9.9
Tree Preservation and Mitigation. The tree affidavit submitted indicates that no protected or
heritage trees will be removed from this site. This site will be serviced through an 8" water line
that will be extended down Lower Seguin Road. This site is not currently serviced by a public
wastewater system and the applicant has requested a waiver to allow the lot to be served by an On-
site sewage facility (OSSF). The applicant will construct all improvements along Lower Seguin
Road including curbs, gutters and sidewalks designed to meet the City of Schertz specifications.
Staff recommends approval of the final plat.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve this item as presented. Mr. Crawford seconded the motion. Mr.
Brand questioned if there is water now. Mr. Cox stated that the applicant will extend water. Ms.
Sanchez stated that Schertz water comes from the adjacent property known as the Tates property.
Mr. Brand asked what is Canyon Regional Water. Mr. Greenwald stated that it was an entity that
Schertz belonged to many years ago along with many other cities. There was no further discussion
and Mr. Richmond called for a vote. Vote was 6 -0. Motion carried.
C. PC2014 -027 Bindseil Farms — Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of the Bindseil Farms
Subdivision, an approximately 34 acre tract of land situated in the Toreiba Herrera Survey
No. 68, Abstract No. 153; G. Malpez Survey No. 67, Abstract No. 221, City of Schertz,
Guadalupe County, Texas, generally located northwest of the intersection of Live Oak Road
and Schertz Parkway.
Mr. Cox stated that Staff realized after posting the agenda that an additional waiver needs to be
processed in order for this plat to meet the City requirements for subdivisions, and Staff is asking
the Commission to table this item until the next meeting.
Mr. Dahle moved to table this item until the next meeting. Mr. Brand seconded the motion. Vote
was 6 -0. Motion carried.
5. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
• Mr. Richmond stated that there are several requests pending from previous meetings
and that Staff is prioritizing.
B. Announcements by Commissioners.
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Mr. Greenwald stated that he attended the Cibolo City Council meeting with a
workshop session that explained the size of development and the status of water. He
thinks they will corning to the SSLGC for water and that shouldn't be a problem.
Mr. Crawford stated that he attended a three day Texas Floodplain seminar in San
Antonio this past week with all four of our Floodplain Managers.
• Ms. Sanchez stated that septic with lot sizes discussion will be at the next meeting.
• Ms. Sanchez stated that SchertzFest will be September 14`x' and 20t1i and that they need
judges for the "BBQ. If you want to volunteer, please let her know.
• Ms. Sanchez stated that Staff is still looking into the TxDot billboard question.
• Ms. White stated that the APA Conference information has been distributed to those
Commissioners who are attending.
• Ms. Sanchez stated that there were 3 site plans received during August 25, 2014 through
September 5, 2014.
6. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 7:01 P=M.
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission Recording Secretary, City of Sehertz
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