PZ 10-08-2014PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
October 8, 2014
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on October 8, 2014 at the Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY STAFF
David Richmond, Chairman Brian James, Executive Director Development
Ken Greenwald Michelle Sanchez, Director Development Services
Bert Crawford, Jr. Lesa Wood, Senior Planner
Richard Brand Bryce Cox, Planner I
Christian Glombik Patti White, Executive Asst. Development
Michael Dahle
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT
Ernie Evans, Vice - Chairman
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
2. HEARING OF RESIDENTS
• Maggie Titterington, Schertz Chamber of Commerce, spoke on Main Street mixed use item on
the agenda.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes for September 10, 2014 Regular Meeting
B. PC2014 -054
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of the Rhine Valley Subdivision,
Unit 1 establishing 125 single family residential lots. The approximately 59 acre tract of land
is generally located 2,200 feet east of the intersection of FM 1518 and Lower Seguin Road.
The property is zoned Planned Development District (PDD).
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Mr. Crawford seconded the
motion. Vote was 6 -0. Motion carried.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Hold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation on an amendment of Part
III, Schertz Codes of Ordinances, Unified Development Code (UDC), Article 5 and 10 to
create the Main Street Mixed Use Zoning District.
Mr. James presented this item by stating that this amendment to the UDC is to create a new zoning
district on Main Street, and not to rezone anyone's property. He stated that there are challenges on
Main Street such as floodplain issues, and creating this new zoning area allows folks to invest in
their existing properties. This new zoning district tackles some of the major issues, one of which
will allow existing buildings to be used as either a home or a business. It would also allow owners
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of a structure to lease the property to someone for an office use, but if the tenant moved out after
the lease expired, they could then lease it again as a single family home. The commercial uses are
low intensity that won't conflict with residential use. There will be a different set of standards for
lot size, width and depth and setbacks which have been reduced to allow existing structures to not
be considered non - conforming which restricts and hinders redevelopment. Mr. James stated one of
the greatest challenges in redeveloping these properties, many of which were constructed as single
family homes, is the placement of the house on the existing lot which limits the ability to add
parking. In light of the width of Main Street, the Gateway Study recommended reducing on -site
parking requirements. As proposed, properties zoned Main Street Mixed Use would only be
required to provide 2 on -site parking spaces, but must meet the ADA requirements. He also stated
that Staff will consider on a case by case basis.
Mr. Richmond opened the Public Hearing at 6:11 P.M.
• Maggie Titterington, Schertz Chamber of Commerce, spoke on the criteria for the case by case
basis.
John Del Toro, various addresses on Main Street, thanked Mr. James for an excellent
explanation on how to manage the residential and commercial areas, and said this zoning will
give property owners more latitude.
Mr. Richmond closed the Public Hearing at 6:15 P.M.
Mr. James stated that the first criteria is location, and this new zoning is intended for Main Street.
Mr. Greenwald stated if someone wants to build on vacant land on Main Street, they must meet the
new floodplain rules. Mr. Crawford stated that there is no well - defined street boundary range, and
asked could we do this on FM 1518. Mr. James stated that this is really not for FM 1518.
Discussion followed between Staff and the Commission.
Mr. Dahle moved to forward this item to City Council with a recommendation of approval. 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.
• None.
B. Announcements by Commissioners.
• None.
C. Announcements by City Staff.
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7.
• Ms. Sanchez stated the Staff would like Commissioners attending the American
Planning Conference in Frisco to be at City offices at 9:30 A.M.
• Ms. Sanchez stated that there will not be a meeting on October 22, 2014 and Mr. Cox
will post a cancellation notice.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 6:37 P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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