PZ 12-17-2014PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
December 17, 2014
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on December 17, 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 Braud
Christian Glombik
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Ernie Evans, Vice - Chairman
Michael Dahle
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
CITY STAFF
Brian James, Executive Director Development
Lesa Wood, Senior Planner
Bryce Cox, Planner I
Patti White, Executive Asst. Development
OTHERS PRESENT
Bryan Gray, Winter Hill LLC.
Grady Koehl, Jones & Carter, Inc.
Chris Price, Schertz 1518 Ltd.
Jesse Malone, Malone /Wheeler Engineering
Burt Wellman, KFW Engineers
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
• No one spoke.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. PC2014 -008
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of Riata Unit 4C, an
approximately 10 acre tract of land situated in the Rafael Garza Survey, Abstract No. 138,
City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas, generally located north east of the intersection of
Wiederstein Road and Fairlawn Avenue.
C. PC2014 -064
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of The Reserve at Schertz II,
Unit 1, an approximately 29 acre tract of land situated in the Stacy B. Lewis Survey No. 317,
Abstract No. 443 and the Antonio Zamora Survey No. 36, Abstract No. 82, City of Schertz,
Bexar County, Texas, generally located on Boenig Drive approximately 200 feet southwest of
the intersection of Laura Heights and Boenig Drive.
D. PC2014 -065
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of The Reserve at Schertz II,
Unit 2, an approximately 27 acre tract of land situated in the Stacy B. Lewis Survey No. 317,
Abstract No. 443 and the Antonio Zamora Survey No. 36, Abstract No. 82, City of Schertz,
Bexar County, Texas, generally located on Boenig Drive approximately 200 feet southwest of
the intersection of Laura Heights and Boenig Drive.
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Mr. Braud asked that Item #313 be pulled for separate consideration.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the consent agenda Items 3A, 3C and 3D. Mr. Crawford
seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -0. Motion carried.
B. PC2014 -055
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of Wynter Hill Subdivision, an
approximately 23 acre tract of land situated in the Toreiba Herrera Survey No. 68, Abstract
No. 153, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas, generally located 750 feet north of the
intersection of Live Oak Road and Oak Run.
Mr. Cox presented this item by stating that the Applicant is proposing to final plat approximately
23 acres of land establishing 58 single family residential lots with a minimum lot size of 9,600
square feet. The site is zoned Single Family Residential District -1 (R -1). The subject property is
currently undeveloped and located off Oak Run approximately 750 feet north of Live Oak Road.
This development is designed to have two (2) points of access via Oak, Run Street through the
Mesa Oaks Subdivision and via Water Oak Street through The Reserve at Mesa Oaks Subdivision.
The applicant has submitted a Tree Preservation and Mitigation Plan which indicates that there are
three (3) protected size trees and one (1) heritage size tree on the property. The applicant will be
removing one (1) protected size tree requiring eight inches (8 ") of mitigation or a fee in lieu in the
amount of $800. Mitigation is due at the time the tree is removed. The Developer has elected to
pay a fee in -lieu of parkland dedication and development. A fee in the amount of $1000 per
dwelling unit must be paid by the Developer prior to recording of the final plat. This site is
serviced through 8" water lines and 8" sewer lines that will be extended throughout the
subdivision. The subdivision will provide onsite detention. Sidewalks will be constructed along
both sides of the street throughout the subdivision.
The plat identifies a pipeline easement at the rear of Lots 1 thru 8, Block 2 on the southeast corner
of the property. As requested by Staff, the applicant has provided a detail showing that the lots
encumbered by the pipeline easement are buildable lots. The applicant has indicated that they are
currently working on having the pipeline easement vacated and documents will be filed by separate
instrument with the Guadalupe County Clerk's office. Staff has requested a copy of the recorded
documents be submitted to the City.
The final plat has been reviewed with no objections by the City Engineer, Public Works, Parks,
Inspections, Fire and Police. Staff recommends approval of the final plat.
Mr. Braud asked which HOA will be in this subdivision. The Owner, Mr. Gray, stated that it will
be a separate HOA to maintain the drainage basin. Mr. Braud asked if there is going to be a
detention basin. Mr. Gray stated that yes, there will be a drainage basin. Mr. Braud asked if it will
be detention or retention. Mr. Gray stated that it will be detention. The Engineer, Mr. Koehl, stated
that it is a detention basin and they are providing full detention.
Discussion followed between the Applicant, Staff and the Commission.
Mr. Crawford moved to approve as submitted. Mr. Glombik seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -0.
Motion carried.
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4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. PC2014 -061
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for approval of a replat of the Tri -
County Development Park Subdivision. The property consists of approximately 11 acres and
is more specifically described as Lot 12 and a portion of Lot 17 out of the Tri- County
Development Park Subdivision, Comal County, Schertz, TX, located at 7377 Doerr Lane.
Mr. Cox presented this item by stating that the applicant is proposing to replat Lot 12 and a portion
of Lot 17 of Tri - County Development Park Subdivision into one (1) buildable commercial lot
identified on the plat as Lot 19, Block 1. The remaining portion of Lot 17 is being replatted into the
adjacent Benevest Subdivision. The property is zoned Manufacturing Light (M -1).
Public hearing notices were published in "The Daily Commercial Recorder" on November 26,
2014 and in the "Herald" on December 3, 2014. There were six (6) notices mailed to surrounding
property owners on December 1, 2014. At the time of this staff report one (1) response neutral to
the request was received. The subject property is located at 7377 Doerr Lane and is currently
undeveloped. Access to this property will be from Doerr Lane.
The applicant has submitted a Tree Affidavit which indicates that there are no protected or heritage
trees on the site. This site is serviced by an existing 12" water line and 12" sewer line. The
applicant is proposing to reroute an existing drainage channel by abandoning a portion of the
existing drainage easement and providing a new drainage channel easement. The new drainage
channel must be constructed and approved prior to recording the plat. Sidewalks will be
constructed along Doerr Lane with the development of the site. All sidewalks will be designed to
meet the City of Schertz specifications.
The replat is consistent with applicable requirements for the property, ordinances and regulations.
It has been reviewed by the City Engineer, Public Works, Parks, Inspections, and Fire with no
objections. Staff recommends approval.
Mr. Cox stated that the Applicant was not present. Mr. Richmond asked Staff to remind applicants
that they are expected to be present to support their agenda item.
Mr. Richmond opened the Public Hearing at 6:19 P.M.
There being no one to speak, Mr. Richmond closed the Public Hearing at 6:20 P.M.
Mr. Cox stated that the remainder of Lot 17 will be the replat in the next item to be considered by
the Commission.
Mr. Crawford asked what will happen to the drainage when they abandon the easement. Mr. Cox
stated that the concrete channel and it will be rerouted and the new channel will continue to carry
the water to the same location. Mr. Greenwald stated that on note 1 there is City of Schertz, city
electric and gas. Mr. Cox stated that this is a typo which should say City of San Antonio and can
be a condition to correct the note if this is approved. Mr. Greenwald stated that there is a reference
quoting floodplain and is it correct for this area. Mr. Cox stated that Jim Hooks has reviewed the
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plat and the flood plain note.
Discussion continued between the Staff and the Commission.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve this item with the correction to Note #1 to be revised to the City
of San Antonio. Mr. Braud seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -0. Motion carried.
B. PC2014 -067
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for approval of a replat of the
Benevest Subdivision. The property consists of approximately 6 acres and is more specifically
described as Lots 6 thru 9, Block 2 out of the Benevest Subdivision and the remaining portion
of Lot 17 out of the Tri- County Development Park Subdivision, Comal County, Schertz, TX,
generally located 800 feet north of the intersection of Guada Coma Drive and Tri County
Parkway.
Mr. Cox presented this item by stating that the Applicant is proposing to replat Lots 6, 7, 8 and 9,
Block 2 of Benevest Subdivision and a portion of Lot 17 of Tri - County Development Park
Subdivision into one (1) buildable commercial lot identified on the plat as Lot 10, Block 2. The
property is zoned Manufacturing Light (M -1). Public hearing notices were published in "The
Daily Commercial Recorder" on November 26, 2014 and in the "Herald" on December 3, 2014.
There were eleven (11) notices mailed to surrounding property owners on December 1, 2014. At
the time of this staff report three (3) responses were received, two (2) in favor and one (1) neutral
to the request.
Access to this property will be from Guada Coma Drive. The applicant has submitted a Tree
Affidavit which indicates that there are no protected or heritage trees on the site and no mitigation
is due at the time of platting. The site is serviced by Schertz water and sewer, CPS, AT &T, and
Time Warner Cable. This site is serviced by an existing 12" water line and 12" sewer line. The
applicant is proposing to reroute an existing drainage channel by abandoning a portion of the
existing drainage easement and providing a new drainage channel easement. The new drainage
channel must be constructed and approved prior to recording the plat. Sidewalks will be
constructed along Guada Coma Drive with the development of the site. All sidewalks will be
designed to meet the City of Schertz specifications.
The replat has been reviewed by the City Engineer, Public Works, Parks, Inspections, and Fire
with no objections. Staff recommends approval.
Mr. Richmond opened the Public Hearing at 6:28 P.M.
There being no one to speak, Mr. Richmond closed the Public Hearing at 6:29 P.M.
Mr. Richmond stated that the same Note #1 should be made on this item as the other one. Mr. Cox
stated yes, the condition is that upon approval the note is changed.
Mr. Crawford moved to approve this item with the corrections to the Note as indicated. Mr.
Glombik seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -0. Motion carried.
C. ZC2014 -016
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Hold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation on a request to rezone
approximately 2 acres of land from Single Family Residential District - 2 (R -2) to
Neighborhood Services (NS). The property is more specifically described as a tract of land
out of the Genobera Malpaz Survey No. 67, Abstract No. 221, City of Schertz, Guadalupe
County, Texas; generally located on Schertz Parkway five hundred and fifty feet (550') south
of the intersection of Schertz Parkway and Elbel Road.
Mr. Richmond stated that the Applicant has withdrawn this item.
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. PC2014 -039
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of The Crossvine Module
1, Unit 2 Subdivision consisting of approximately 48 acres. The property is more specifically
described as a portion of the Julian Diaz Survey No. 66, Abstract No. 187 County Block
5059, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas, generally located west of FM 1518.
Ms. Wood presented this item by stating that the Applicant is proposing to preliminary plat
approximately 48 acres of land establishing 120 single family residential lots of three (3) different
lot sizes: 5,500 square feet, 7,200 square feet and 8,400 square feet as dictated by The Crossvine
Subdivision PDD.
This property is part of a Planned Development District, as such it must comply with the design
requirements of the PDD, and any area that is not directly addressed in this document must comply
with the design criteria of the Schertz Unified Development Code (UDC). The subject property is
undeveloped and is generally located west of FM 1518 approximately 500 feet south of the
intersection of Longleaf Parkway and FM 1518. This development is designed to have two (2)
points of access via FM 1518 and the extension of Hollering Vine constructed in Crossvine
Module 1, Unit 1.
All parkland requirements have been satisfied, no fees are required. The Crossvine is proposing
more than 2.5 miles of "must build" trails; several pocket parks throughout the entire
development; open space in excess of 15 %; 13.1 acres of public parkland (Heritage Park)
previously dedicated to the City of Schertz; and an Amenity Center which is currently under
construction in Module 1, Unit 1. This unit includes construction of a pocket park and extension
of open space and trails. All public improvements required for this subdivision are required to be
installed prior to recording of the final plat per UDC, Section 21.4.15. A 20' right -of -way
dedication has been provided with this plat for the future expansion of FM 1518.
The proposed preliminary plat is consistent with applicable requirements for the property,
ordinances and regulations. Staff recommends approval.
The Owner, Mr. Price, stated the initial phase is completed except for the amenity center,
landscape around the center, and landscape issues being worked with a redesign. This preliminary
plat is for the next phase. Weekley and Ryland have opened models and they have twelve (12)
homes under contract as of today. The next phase will have the same design standards and the
same feel to what they have in the current phase.
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Mr. Greenwald asked about the north edge and the distance from the couple of lots on sheet 2, and
if the developers are responsible for any noise abatement. Mr. Price stated the builders are away
of the long term potential of FM 1518 going to four lanes and trying to mitigate with walls and
contributing 20' of ROW on the frontage of FM 1518.
Discussion followed between the Applicant, Staff and the Commission.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve this item as presented. Mr. Crawford seconded the motion.
Vote was 5 -0. Motion carried.
B. PC2014 -062
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of the Rhine Valley
Subdivision, Unit 3A, an approximately 11 acre tract of land situated in the Miles S. Bennett
Survey No. 75, Abstract No. 61, County Block 5057, the Julian Diaz Survey No. 66, Abstract
No. 187, County Block 5059, and the William Bracken Survey No. 74, Abstract No. 43,
County Block 5056, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas, generally located on Ray Corbett
Drive 2200 feet east of the intersection of Ray Corbett Drive and FM 1518.
Mr. Cox presented this item by stating that the Applicant is proposing to preliminary plat
approximately 11 acres of land establishing 48 single family residential lots. All of the lots in this
unit will be SF 50 lots with a minimum size of 6,000 square feet as dictated by the Rhine Valley
PDD (Ordinance 13- 5 -37). This final plat was reviewed using the Rhine Valley PDD (Ordinance
13 -5 -37) and the UDC, Ordinance 11 -5 -15, as amended. The subject property is currently
undeveloped and located generally 2,200 + feet east of the intersection of FM 1518 and Lower
Seguin Road. This development is designed to have two (2) points of access via Forbach Drive
and Belfort Point which were constructed with Unit 1.
The Applicant has submitted a Tree affidavit which indicates that the site contains protected or
heritage trees; however, no trees will be removed from the site. The tree mitigation and
preservation plan will be reviewed by Parks and Community Services department prior to approval
of the final plat. A five (5) acre public park was dedicated with Unit 1 of this subdivision which
meets the parkland dedication requirements for this subdivision. Parkland improvements including
a soccer field, multi - purpose ball field, and a sport court will be constructed with this subsequent
unit. Parkland improvements must be completed prior to recording the final plat.
This site will be serviced through 8" water lines and 8" sewer lines that will be extended
throughout the subdivision and stubbed for future development. The Applicant is responsible for
all drainage associated with the subject property, and for compliance with the Storm Water
regulations. Drainage report has been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. The
subdivision will provide onsite detention. Sidewalks will be constructed along both sides of the
street throughout the subdivision. The subject property is affected by the additional design
requirements imposed by the PDD Design Standards along Ray Corbett Drive to include
landscaping buffers and screening. A 6' masonry fence will be constructed along the proposed
extension of Ray Corbett Drive prior to recording the final plat. One landscape buffer lot (Lot 2,
Block 18) adjacent to the proposed extension of Ray Corbett Drive has been provided with this
plat.
It has been reviewed with no objections by the City Engineer, Public Works, Parks, Inspections,
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and Fire. Staff recommends approval.
Mr. Braud asked about the drainage comment again. Mr. Cox stated that the Applicant has
submitted a preliminary drainage report and at final plat, a full drainage report is required. Mr.
Brand asked if we can say that a preliminary drainage report has been reviewed and approved.
Mr. Cox stated that yes they can make that change on future staff reports. Mr. Braud asked where
is the water going to end up. The Engineer, Burt Wellman, stated that the ultimate drainage path is
to end up in the detention basin constructed in Unit 1 and in a drainage easement in a future
channel.
Discussion continued between the Applicant, Staff and the Commission.
Mr. Glombik moved to approve this item as presented. Mr. Braud seconded the motion. Vote was
5 -0. Motion carried.
C. PC2014 -063
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of San Antonio Machine
and Welding Subdivision, an approximately 7 acre tract of land situated in the J. Saladin
Survey No. 404, Abstract No. 229, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas, located at
18115 IH -35 North.
Mr. Cox presented this item by stating that the Applicant is proposing to preliminary plat
approximately seven (7) acres of land establishing two (2) commercial lots. The subject property is
zoned General Business (GB) and Manufacturing -Light (M -1). The subject property is located at
18115 IH -35 North and has two existing buildings on the site. The subject property is provided
access to IH -35 through a 24 foot shared access easement in accordance with UDC Sec 21.10.6 to
provide interconnectivity between lots.
The Applicant has submitted a Tree affidavit which indicates that the site contains protected or
heritage trees; however, no trees will be removed from the site. The tree mitigation and
preservation plan will be reviewed by Parks and Community Services department prior to approval
of the final plat. This site will be serviced through a 12" water line that extends along the front of
the property. Additionally an 8" sewer line will be extended along IH -35 across the front of the
property and stubbed out for future development. All sidewalks will be designed to meet the City
of Schertz specifications. Construction plans for all public improvements will be submitted and
approved by Public Works and Engineering prior to approval of the final plat.
The proposed preliminary plat is consistent with applicable requirements for the property,
ordinances and regulations. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat.
Mr. Greenwald asked if this is the old McKenzie Air location. Mr. Cox stated that it is the San
Antonio Machine and Welding location. Mr. Braud asked about the statement in the plat map
which states San Antonio property. Mr. Cox stated that this is CPS and this is how it is shown on
the tax records.
Mr. Crawford moved to approve this item as presented. Mr. Glombik seconded the motion. Vote
was 5 -0. Motion carried.
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7.
REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
• Mr. Richmond stated that Staff has a lot on their plate with outstanding requests from
the Commission.
B. Announcements by Commissioners.
• Mr. Richmond recommended Commissioners look at The Crossvine project; much
progress is being made
C. Announcements by City Staff.
• Ms. Wood stated that the monthly financial report was included in the Commission
packets.
• Ms. Wood wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year on behalf of Staff
and that the City offices would be closed on December 25th and 26th and January 1St and
2" d for the holiday.
• Mr. Richmond thanked Staff for their outstanding job this year, and wished everyone a
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 P.M.
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