PZ 07-22-2015 AGENDA with associated documents' ENO �kik " e
;. •.
MOO
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #4
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
City of Schertz Core Values
Do the right thing
Do the best you can
Treat others the way you would want to be treated
Work together cooperatively as a team
2. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN
3. HEARING OF RESIDENTS
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the Planning and Zoning Commission. Each person should fill out the Speaker's
register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than three (3) minutes. Discussion by the Commission of any item not
on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in
response to an inquiry, and /or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion
of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have registered.
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Minutes for the June 24, 2015 regular meeting
B. PC2015 -01.4
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of Riata Unit 5C, an approximately 9
acre tract of land situated in the Rafael Garza Survey, Abstract No. 1.38 and Abstract No. 175, City
of Schertz, Guadalupe and Comal Counties, Texas, generally located 750 feet south east of the
intersection of Fairlawn Avenue and IH -35.
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing related to zone change requests and replats within this agenda. The public
hearing will be opened to receive a report from staff the applicant the adjoining property owners affected by the applicant's request, and any
other interested persons. Upon completion, the public hearing will be closed. The Commission will discuss and consider the application, and
may request additional information from staff or the applicant, if required. After deliberation, the Commission is asked to consider and act
upon the following requests and make a recommendation to the City Council if necessary.
A. Hold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation to City Council to the Schertz Code
of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Buildings and Building Regulations, by repealing existing International
Codes and adopting new International. Codes and adopting the revised Schertz Code of Ordinance,
Chapter 18, Building and Building Regulations.
Planning & Zoning July 22, 2015 Page 1 of 2
B. Hold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation to City Council on an amendment to
the Schertz Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30, Fire Prevention and Protection, by amending existing
International Codes and adopting new International Codes.
6. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
B. Announcements by Commissioners.
• City and community events attended and to be attended
• Continuing education events attended and to be attended
C. Announcements by City Staff.
City and community events attended and to be attended.
NEW SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS: The following Site Plans were submitted to the
Planning and Zoning Department for administrative approval between July 6, 2015 and
July 17, 2015.
1. Schertz Professional Center Subdivision, Lot 1, Block 1 (1739 Schertz Pkwy) —
Site Plan — Proposed: 1.0,000 square foot Medical Office
2. Walmart Supercenter #3391 -00 Subdivision, Lot 15, Block 1 (5560 FM 3009) —
Site Plan — Proposed: Parking lot
3. Blue Ridge Center Subdivision, Lot 8, Block 1 (17605 IH -35 N) — Site Plan —
Proposed: 3,753 square foot restaurant
CERTIFICATION
1, Bryce Cox, Planner, of the City of Schertz, Texas, do hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the official bulletin boards
on this the 171h day of July, 2015 at 12:00 p.m., which is a place readily accessible to the public at all times and that said notice was
posted in accordance with chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
3 aoe, Co-xw
Bryce Cox, Planner
I certify that the attached notice and agenda of items to be considered by the Schertz Planning & Zoning Commission was
removed from the official bulletin board on day of , 2015. title:
This facility is accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Handicapped parking spaces are available. If you require special
assistance or have a request for sign interpretative services or other services please call 619 -1030 at least 24 hours in advance of meeting.
The Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Schertz reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this
meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Executive Sessions Authorized: This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City's legal counsel and presence of any subject in any
Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the
governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the
meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has
been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551144(c) and the meeting is
conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion.
Planning & Zoning July 22, 2015 Page 2 of 2
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
June 24, 2015
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on June 24, 2015 at the Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY STAFF
David Richmond, Chairman
Ernie Evans, Vice - Chairman
Ken Greenwald
Bert Crawford, Jr.
Christian Glombik
Michael Dahle
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Richard Brand
It
2.
Mr. Richmond called the
RECOGNITION /OATH OF
Ms. Wood congratulated Mr. Brand,
the Commission. Ms. Wood issued
Brand is absent tonight.
Mr. Greenwald arrived at 6:03 P.M.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AN]
0
in a
HEARING
• None.
1 stated that it wo
and seated. Mr
Crawford second,
Michelle Sanchez, Permit Expeditor
Lesa Wood, Senior Planner
Bryce Cox, Planner I
Patti White, Executive Asst. Development
Reynolds,
order at 6:
m
for their reappointment to
I and Mr. Glombik as Mr.
appropriate to have the election when a full Commission is
motioned to wait until the next meeting in July for the
notion. Vote was 6 -0. Motion carried.
5. WORKSHOP /DISCUSSION
A. Public Hearing, presentation and discussion on proposed amendments to UDC, Sec.
21.9.5 Exterior Construction and Design Standards..
Mr. Cox presented this item by stating that he was continuing the Workshop discussion held at the
June 10, 2015 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, and has some definitions and
photograph examples of material percentages.
Definition:
Fiber Cement Siding - A manufactured, fiber- reinforcing product made with inorganic hydraulic or
Minutes
P &Z Meeting
June 24, 2015
Page 1 of 5
calcium silicate binder formed by chemical reaction and reinforced with organic or inorganic
nonasbestos fibers, or both. Additives that enhance manufacturing or product performance are
permitted. Fiber cement siding products have either smooth or textured faces and are intended for
exterior wall and related applications. Mr. Cox showed the Commission several pictures of Fiber
Cement Siding products. This definition could be adopted if the Commission would like. Mr.
Cox showed the Commission photos on smooth vs. split CMU (Concrete Masonry Unit), and
smooth CMU has been removed from all categories. Mr. Cox showed the Commission photos of
elevations on multifamily properties and Staff is recommending 80% for each wall.
Ms. Wood stated that at the last Commission meeting, Mr. Ric
panels. Staff has contacted CPS, GVEC and other compa
placement must be on the south side of the roof. These pan
dispersed over the roof area. GVEC stated that the solar pane
Wood did talk to City Inspectors and the only requirement is i
a call in to the City Attorney to check if the City can regula
could be addressed in Article 8 Special uses or a building code
Mr. Richmond opened the Public Hearing at 6.23 P.M.
• Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road, spoke on hard
Mr. Richmond closed the Public Hearing at 6:24 P.M.
fond brought up concerns on solar
s who install solar panels. The
are engineered for the roofs and
are engineered and certified. Ms.
he Building Code. Ms. Wood has
solar panels. Staff feels that this
Mr. Crawford asked about clarifying with GVEC if there is a difference for new residential vs. an
existing building for installing solar panels. Ms. Wood stated the GVEC contact would get more
information to Staff, and she will follow -up if she doesn't hear back. Staff is looking at the
electrical code and the fire code for any limitations. Mr. Greenwald stated that the Texas
Legislature changed some rules on solar panels. Ms. Wood stated the information in the property
code indicated that HOA's cannot prohibit solar panels, but they can regulate them somewhat;
Staff is looking„ into that information, Ms. Wood stated that GVEC is checking on roof weight
limitations, and whether the installation is certified by an engineer. Mr. Dahle stated that there are
two types — the solar panels on the roof, and a newer type integrated into shingles; we will need to
check how we can regulate them. Mr. Cox stated that the Commission would see this one more
time before taking action on this item.
Discussion continued between Staff and the Commission.
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL' CONSIDERATION
A. PC2015 -015 Rhine Valley Subdivision Unit 2— Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of Rhine Valley Unit 2,
an approximately 1.6 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 Lower Seguin Road 3,000
feet east of the intersection of Lower Seguin Road and FM 1518
Mr. Cox presented this item by stating that the Applicant is proposing to preliminary plat
approximately 16 acres of land establishing 70 single family residential lots. Forty -seven (47) of
the lots in this unit will be SF 50 lots with a minimum size of 6,000 square feet and the remaining
Minutes
P &Z Meeting
June 24, 2015
Page 2 of 5
twenty three (23) lots will be SF 45 with a minimum size of 5,400 square feet as dictated by the
Rhine Valley PDD (Ordinance 13- 5 -37).
lu
Code
Area ;Square Feet
Width
Depth (ft.)
(t.)
"SF 45"
5,400
45
120
;`SF 50" ,
6,000
50
120
The subject property is currently undeveloped and generally located on Lower Seguin Road 3,000
feet east of the intersection of Lower Seguin Road and FM 151`8. This development is designed to
have two (2) points of access via Lower Seguin Road and'Saverne Way which was constructed
with Unit 1. The applicant will be responsible for complying with Unified Development Code
(UDC), Section 21.9.9 Tree Preservation and Mitigation. The applicant has submitted a tree
affidavit which indicates that this site has no protected or heritage trees. The tree affidavit has been
verified by the Parks and Community Services department. A five (5) acre public park was
dedicated with Unit 1 of this subdivision which meets the parkland dedication requirements for this
subdivision. The parkland improvements are being const
improvements is currently under construction and inclu
playground. Phase II of the improvements will be constr
the next unit, and will include soccer fields and multi
walking trail. The site is serviced by Schertz water anc
Cable. This site will be serviced through 8" water lines
throughout the subdivision and stubbed for future develof
been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Sid
Seguin Road and on both sides of the street throughout th
to meet the City of Schertz specifications.
ted in two (2) phases. Phase I of the
a parking lot, gazebo, BBQ pits and
;d prior to recording the final plat for
rpose ball fields, a sports court and
wer, CPS, AT &T, and Time Warner
18" sewer lines that will be extended
nt. A preliminary drainage report has
elks will be constructed along Lower
Gbdivision. All sidewalks are designed
The subject property is affected by the additional design requirements imposed by the PDD Design
Standards along Lower Seguin Road to include landscaping buffers and screening. A 6' masonry
fence will be constructed along Lower Seguin Road prior to recording the final plat. Construction
plans for all public improvements will be submitted and approved by Public Works and
Engineering prior to approval of the final plat. Staff recommends approval.
Mr. Richmond asked if a chart with the lot sizes and the number of lots by unit could be placed on
the plat. Mr. Reynolds, representing the Applicant, stated that he would look at preparing a chart
with the units and the number of each for the previous units. Ms. Wood stated that she has a
concern about putting this information on a recorded plat, but would ask the Applicant to prepare a
separate paper to give to the Commission. Mr. Dahle asked if there are 60 foot lots in some of the
other units. Ms. Wood stated yes, that is correct. Mr. Cox stated that a copy of the MDP could go
into the Commissioner's packets. Mr. Richmond asked if the size of the font could be increased
under the lot detail on the plat. Ms. Wood stated that Staff would work with the Applicant.
Mr. Dahle motioned to approve the item as presented. Mr. Crawford seconded the motion. Vote
was 6 -0. Motion carried.
B. PC2015 -018 The Reserve at Schertz II, Unit 3 — Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of The Reserve at
Minutes
P &Z Meeting
June 24, 2015
Page 3 of 5
Schertz II, Unit 3, an approximately 19 acre tract of land situated in the S. 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 Graytown Road 1,500 feet south east of
the intersection of Boenig Drive and Graytown Road.
Mr. Cox presented this item by stating that the Applicant is proposing to preliminary plat
approximately 19 acres of land establishing 23 single family residential lots with a minimum lot
size of 21,780 square feet and 25' building setbacks on all sides dictated by the zoning district. The
site is zoned Residential Agriculture (RA), and is located on Graytown Road 1,500 feet south east
of the intersection of Boenig Drive and Graytown Road, adjacent to The Reserve at Schertz Unit 1.
This development is designed to have two (2) points of access via Graytown Road and Ivy Jet
which was constructed with Unit 1 of The Reserve
affidavit which indicates that this site has no protected or her
verified by the Parks and Community Services department.
with this subdivision. The Parks, Recreation and Communty
that a fee -in lieu of parkland dedication in the amount of $1
the Developer prior to recording the final plat. The site is se:
AT &T, and Time Warner Cable. This site is serviced throe
that will be extended throughout the subdivision and stubbed
service will be provided by the Sae
Convenience and Necessity (CCN
Schertz. The applicant is responsil:
compliance with the Storm Water
and approved by the City Engineer
will be constructed alone Gravt
subdivision. All sidewalks
property is affected by the
Graytown Road to include
be constructed along the sid
Ci
improvements will be s
of the final plat. Mr. I
along Lot 1, Block 15,
have agreed to add this
Staff recommends a
easement along Lot 1
Antonio Riv
. The applicant has submitted a tree
age trees. The tree affidavit has been
Fhere is no parkland being proposed
Services Department has determined
00 per dwelling unit will be paid by
iiced by Schertz water, SARA, CPS,
;h 8" water lines and 8" sewer lines
)ut for future sewer extension. Sewer
(SARA) who holds the certificate of
for this site. Water service will be provided by the City of
for all .drainage associated with the subject property, and for
egulatiohs. A preliminary, drainage report has been reviewed
The subdivision will be nrovidinii onsite detention. Sidewalks
n Road and on both sides of the street throughout the
;igned to meet the City of Schertz specifications. The subject
i1 design requirements of the UDC, Section 21.14.3. along
ig buffers and screening. An 8' masonry screening wall will
:own Road for the length of the subdivision prior to recording
r lots (Lot 16, Block 15 and Lot 37, Block 18) adjacent to
with this plat. The streets within the subdivision will be
Schertz specifications. Construction plans for all public
approved by Public Works and Engineering prior to approval
1 expressed concern about adding a non - vehicle access easement
36, Block 18; this has been addressed with the Applicant and they
the preliminary plat with the condition to add a non - vehicle access
15 and Lot 36, Block 18.
Mr. Greenwald motioned to approve the item as presented with the conditions on Block 15 and
Block 36. Ms. Wood stated to be correct it should be Lot 15 and Lot 36. Mr. Greenwald amended
his motion. Mr. Crawford seconded the motion. Vote was 6 -0. Motion carried.
7. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
Minutes
P &Z Meeting
June 24, 2015
Page 4 of 5
Own
B. Announcements by Commissioners.
• Mr. Dahle stated that the Bond Committee has finished up their work and made
recommendations to City Council.
C. Announcements by City Staff.
• Ms. Sanchez stated that City offices would be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance
of Independence Day and the next meeting would be July Stn
• Ms. Wood announced the following site plan applications were received between June
6, 2015 and June 18, 2015:
• Windy Meadow Subdivision Unit 1, Lot 14, Block 2 (153 Windy Meadows Drive) -
Site Plan- Proposed: 6,000 square foot office building
• Schertz 15 Acre Industrial Site Subdivision, Lot 1, Block 1 (9850 Doerr Lane)
Amended Site Plan — Proposed: 213,864 square foot office /warehouse
• Schertz 3009 Subdivision II, Lot 2, Block 1 (289 FM 3009) Amended Site Plan
Proposed: 9,947 square foot retail and restaurant
• Legacy at Forest Ridge, Lot 4, Block 2 (5001 Schertz Parkway) Site Plan Proposed:
11,535 square foot childcare and school
DJ�\ 11 [/11] : -30105 1010111[17511 Y : 1 11 7 001111.3 .M05 I go 911111 9 [!1
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M.
Minutes
P &Z Meeting
June 24, 2015
Page 5 of 5
Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
•
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
CASE: PC2015 -014 Riata Subdivision, Unit 5C - Final Plat
SUBJECT: Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of Riata Unit 5C, an
approximately 9 acre tract of land situated in the Rafael Garza Survey, Abstract No.
138 and Abstract No. 175, City of Schertz, Guadalupe and Comal Counties, Texas,
generally located 750 feet south east of the intersection of Fairlawn Avenue and IH-
35.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Owner: Riata Land, Ltd., Marianne Plancke
Applicant: icant: Intermandeco GP LLC, Brett Corwin
Project Engineer: Corwin Engineering, Inc., Warren Corwin
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: April 13, 2015
(Original Application)
May 21, 2015
(Revised Submittal)
July 8, 2015
(Revised Submittal)
BACKGROUND: A preliminary plat for the entire Riata Subdivision, Units 1 through 5, was approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission on May 10, 2006.
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to final plat approximately 9 acres of land establishing 45 single
family residential lots with a minimum lot size of 6,600 square feet. The property is zoned Single Family
Residential District — 7 (R -7). This application was reviewed under UDC, Ordinance 96 -S -28, as amended.
GENERAL LOCATION AND SITE DESCRIPTION: The subject property is currently undeveloped and is
generally located 750 feet south east of the intersection of Fairlawn Avenue and IH -35.
ACCESS AND CIRCULATION: The UDC, Article 14, requires that all residential subdivisions have a minimum
of two (2) locations accessing existing public streets. Unit 5C of this development is designed to have two
points of access via Fairlawn Avenue which runs north and south from the IH 35 frontage Road to Wiederstein
Road.
TREE MITIGATION AND PRESERVATION: The applicant is responsible for complying with Unified
Development Code (UDC), Section 21.9.9 Tree Preservation and Mitigation. The applicant has submitted a tree
affidavit which indicates that the site does contain protected and /or heritage trees which will be removed. A tree
survey has been reviewed by Parks and Community Services department. The tree survey identifies two (2)
heritage trees and thirteen (13) protected trees for a total of 243 inches to be removed. The fee in lieu of
mitigation in the amount of $34,500 is due prior to the issuance of a permit.
PARKS: All applicable parkland dedication and development fees for this Unit have been paid in full by the
Developer in November 2011. No parkland fees are due at this time.
PUBLIC SERVICES: The site is serviced by Schertz water and sewer, CPS, AT &T, and Time Warner Cable.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: All public improvements required for this subdivision are required to be installed
prior to recording of the final plat of each Unit per UDC, Section 21.4.15., unless otherwise specified in an
approved development agreement. The civil construction plans have been reviewed and approved by the
Public Works and Engineering Departments.
Water and Sewer: This site is serviced through 8" water lines and 8" sewer lines that will be extended
throughout the subdivision.
Drainage: The applicant is responsible for all drainage associated with the subject property, and for compliance
with the Storm Water regulations. A drainage report has been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
Drainage requirements and standards are defined in Article 13 Land Disturbing Activities and Drainage —
Section 21.13.2 Drainage and Section 21.13.3 Stormwater Management Plan of the Unified Development
Code.
Sidewalks Hike and Bike Trails: Sidewalks will be constructed along both sides of the street throughout the
subdivision. All sidewalks will be designed to meet the City of Schertz specifications.
Road Improvements: All streets will be developed to City of Schertz specifications. Construction plans for all
public improvements have approved by Public Works and Engineering.
STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:
The final plat has been reviewed with no objections by the City Engineer, Public Works, Parks, Inspections, Fire
and Police and is consistent with all applicable zoning requirements, ordinances, and regulations. Staff
recommends approval of the final plat.
Planning Department Recommendation
X Approve as submitted
Approve with conditions*
Denial
* While the Commission can impose conditions; conditions should only be imposed to meet requirements of the UDC.
COMMISSIONERS CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION:
In considering final action on a final plat, the Commission should consider the criteria within UDC, Section
21.12.10.D.
Attachments:
Aerial Map
Exhibit
iN