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PZ 02-25-2015PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES February 25, 2015 A Special Joint Meeting was held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on February 25, 2015 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 Braud Michael Dahle Christian Glombik COMMISSIONERS ABSENT 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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY CORPORATION MEMBERS PRESENT: COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Tim Brown, President Stephen Bish, Chair Angelina Kiser John Cook Grady Morris, Sr. Mark Davis Richard Dziewit Eric Haugen 1. Call to Order — Special Joint Meeting (Planning and Zoning Commission, Economic Development Corporation and Traffic Safety Advisory Commission). Chairman Richmond called the Special Joint Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Chair Bish called the Special Joint Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. President Brown called the Special Joint Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. 2. Presentation and discussion related to the growth planning and development plans for SCUCISD. Mr. James introduced Dr. Greg Gibson, Superintendent of SCUCISD, who introduced Wayne Pruski, Executive Director of Facilities, Planning and Development of SCUCISD, who gave a presentation with the following points: • SCUCISD Campus Information • Growth Areas 2014 -2015 Attendance Zones - Elementary • 2015 -2016 Elementary Attendance Zones Board Approved 2 -12 -2015 • 2014 -2015 Intermediate Attendance Zones • 2015 -2016 Intermediate Attendance Zones Board Approved 2 -12 -2015 • District Enrollment History Fall 2004 — Fall 2014 • Annual Enrollment Growth (EE -12) —Fall 2003 -2014 • Total New Home Closings by School District 4Q11 -3Q14 Minutes Special Joint Meeting February 25, 2015 Page 1 of 5 • Greater San Antonio Fastest Growing School District 2010/11 to 2013/14 (on a percentage basis) • SCUCISD New Home Construction by City • SCUCISD Top Selling Subdivision • District Enrollment Forecast (Fall 2015 -Fall 2024) • SCUCISD 10 Year Facility Projection with Demographic Information Mr. Richmond asked for further explanation on the campus enrollment slide with the gray box. Mr. Pruski stated that the capacity of 990 is without portables, and 1,210 with portables. Mr. Richmond asked what is the longest bus ride for an elementary student. Mr. Pruski stated that the rural routes can be long or short depending on the number of kids, and they could have delays on I35, or because of trains, etc. Mr. Bish asked if the City is communicating about roads to TxDOT. Mr. James stated yes, the City does communicate to TxDOT; for instance, a conversation about FM 1518 and speed issues. Discussion continued between the Commission, Economic Development Corporation, Traffic Safety Advisory Commission, Dr. Gibson, Mr. Pruski and Staff. 3. Public hearing, discussion and update on the Lone Star Rail. Mr. James introduced Joe Black, Rail Director for the Lone Star Rail District and Joe Lessard, Senior Planning Director with Knudson, LP working with Lone Star Rail, who both gave a presentation including the following points: • Strategic Considerations • Jurisdictions and Service Area • How Does the LSRRP Effort Fill a Central Texas Need? • Service Planning Targets • LSTAR Passenger Service • Freight Rail Bypass • Union Pacific Railroad • Environmental Process • Connectivity /Mobility • 2010 — Population Density • Scenario 2 — Population Density • 2010 — Employment Density • Scenario 2 — Employment Density • Travel by Mode • Draft System Plan • Economic Development and Community Development • Growth Trends • Multiple Modes and Strategies • Proposed San Antonio Area LSTAR Stations • Station Location Technical Advisory Committee • Proposed San Antonio Stations • Local Funding Support — Operations and Maintenance Focus • Operations and Maintenance Costs — Local Funding Targets Minutes Special Joint Meeting February 25, 2015 Page 2 of 5 • Next Steps Mr. Richmond opened the Public Hearing at 7:24 P.M. • Steve White, 202 Pfeil Street, spoke on moving freight lines and capacity. • Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road, spoke on clarifying slide #19. Mr. Richmond closed the Public Hearing at 7:28 P.M. Mr. Bish asked if they are looking at partial loads for shipping. Mr. Black stated that they are looking at different opportunities for shipping by rail, and working closely with Union Pacific. Mr. Brown asked about capacity per car. Mr. Black stated that they are considering multilevel cars, and, depending on the configuration, there could be 150 to 180 seated passengers per train. Mr. Brown asked about cost of a fare. Mr. Black stated that they have not set the cost yet, but the national average is $.25 per mile. Discussion continued between the Commission, Economic Development Corporation, Traffic Safety Advisory Commission, Mr. Black, Mr. Lessard and Staff. 4. Adjournment of the Special Joint Meeting. Chair Bish adjourned the Special Joint Meeting at 7:46 P.M. President Brown adjourned the Special Joint Meeting at 7:47 P.M. Chairman Richmond adjourned the Special Joint Meeting at 7:47 P.M. Chairman Richmond called for a five minute recess before the Planning and Zoning meeting. 1. Call to Order of the Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. Mr. Richmond called the Regular Planning and Zoning meeting to order at 7:56 P.M. 2. HEARING OF RESIDENTS • Kevin Gillin, 3540 Peachtree, spoke on Schertz Chamber Leadership Core Training. 3. PUBLIC HEARING A. ZC2014 -001 — Article 1 General Provisions — UDC Amendment Hold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation on an amendment of Part III, Schertz Codes of Ordinances, Unified Development Code (UDC), Article 1 General Provisions. Ms. Wood presented this item by stating that a public hearing was conducted at the January 8, 2014 and January 22, 2014 Planning and Zoning Commission meetings where staff discussed the proposed amendments to receive public comment, and gain input and recommendation from the Commission. The Commission recommended approval of the ordinance being proposed at the time. The ordinance presented at the January 2014 meeting was reviewed by former Legal Counsel Norton Rose Fulbright. New Legal Counsel was retained by the City in January 2014, and on March 4, 2014 City Council recommended that the new legal team review the ordinance amendments. Minutes Special Joint Meeting February 25, 2015 Page 3 of 5 The following proposed amendments were drafted by Staff and reviewed by the current Legal Counsel: • Minor text amendments have been made to a reference to the Master Thoroughfare Plan and to refine language to be consistent with the Texas Local Government Code (LGC). This includes the elimination of the sections related to Minimum Requirements; Effective Date; and Severability. • Sec. 21.1.4 Jurisdiction was modified in order to provide consistency with LGC as well as a list of articles that will assist both the public and staff in understanding what portions of the UDC apply to properties located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). • Sec. 21.1.5 Consistency with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) was modified to remove text that exists in the CLUP to eliminate any conflict with the UDC. • Sec. 21.1.6 Vested Rights "Issuance of Local Permits" was modified to include definitions and procedures to claim vested rights, obtain a vested rights determination, and appeals to the determination. Over the last several years City Staff has had several cases where developers have requested vested rights on a project and State Law provides landowners or developers an opportunity to vest (grandfather) regulations that apply to their project. The UDC has an existing section regarding vested rights but with the increased requests the modification to include procedures and expiration dates will assist in process a request. Staff recommends approving the amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC), Article 1 — General Provisions as presented. Mr. Richmond opened the Public Hearing at 8:06 P.M. • Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road, asked if this UDC addressed waivers and variances. Mr. Richmond stated probably later, but not in this Article. Mr. Richmond closed the Public Hearing at 8:07 P.M. Mr. Dahle asked about Section E concerning the appeal of vested rights, and asked should this be to a new Board of Appeals. Ms. Wood stated that Staff is working on Article 3 which contains duties of boards and commissions, and which would discuss vested rights before Article 3 goes to City Council. Mr. Richmond stated that in his meeting this morning with Staff, he suggested that many agenda items considered in years past by Planning and Zoning have moved to the Board of Adjustment, and could come back to Planning and Zoning. Mr. James stated that Staff expects to walls through this issue with Planning and Zoning, Board of Adjustment, and City Council. Discussion followed between the Staff and the Commission. Mr. Richmond stated that his suggestion is to forward the rewrite of Article 1 to City Council for approval with the exception of Section 21.1.6E where the City Council, on the recommendation of the City Attorney, will determine the appropriate board or level of appeal. Mr. Greenwald moved to approve this item as stated by Mr. Richmond. Mr. Dahle seconded the motion. Vote was 7 -0. Motion carried. 4. DISCUSSION A. Discussion related to the Planning and Zoning Commission duties, rules and procedures Minutes Special Joint Meeting February 25, 2015 Page 4 of 5 5. 6. (By- Laws). Mr. Richmond stated that Staff has provided the appropriate documentation and that there is some duplication. Mr. Richmond stated that some assistance from the City Attorney is needed in the situation regarding appointment of alternates to the Commission. Mr. Glombik stated that you have to grow your own which takes time and effort. Mr. James stated that the challenge with alternates is that the City Attorney says, based on state law, non - voting alternates can't go into executive session. Mr. Braud stated that he would chair a committee to rewrite the Commission's by laws. Discussion followed between the Staff and the Commission. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda. • None. B. Announcements by Commissioners. Mr. Dahle stated that the Charter Review Committee meeting is Thursday evening, March 5, 2015 in the Admin Building, and the Mayor's Task Force meeting is March 7, 2015 in the City Council Conference Room. Mr. Evans stated that there is a briefing from TxDOT on I35 expansion Thursday night at Morgan's Wonderland which also is available online until March 9. C. Announcements by City Staff. • None. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Special Joint Meeting February 25, 2015 Page 5 of 5 Recording Secretary, City of Schertz