PZ 5-11-2016PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
May 11, 2016
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on May 11, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION.
David Richmond, Chairman
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
Richard Braud
Bert Crawford, Jr.
Ken Greenwald
Michael Dahle
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Christian Glombik
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
CITY STAFF
Brian James, Executive Director of Development
Lesa Wood, Director of Planning and Community
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Tiffany Danhof, Executive Administrative Assistant
Bryce Cox, Senior Planner
Emily Grobe, Planner
Channary Gould, Planner
Daniel Santee, City Attorney
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
George Weron, KFW Engineers
Burt Wellman, KFW Engineers
David Rittenhouse, Bitterblue
Jesse Malone, Malone Wheeler
Andy Rodriguez, Coursen - Koehler Engineering
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel 4411 asked about the Enterprise Park 50 ft. setback regarding
the UDC discussion at the council meeting on May 10, 2016. Ms. Wood commented that staff
would address this question later in the agenda under announcements.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. PC2016 -011
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of The Crossvine Module 1, Unit 4
— Phase A, an approximately 20 acre tract of land situated in the Jeronimo Leal Survey No. 79,
Abstract No. 424, County Block 5058, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas, generally
located south of the intersection of Aranda Lane and Lower Seguin Road.
B. PC2016 -012
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of The Crossvine Module 1, Unit 4
— Phase A, an approximately 20 acre tract of land situated in the Jeronimo Leal Survey No. 79,
Abstract No. 424, County Block 5058, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas, generally
located south of the intersection of Aranda Lane and Lower Seguin Road.
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C. PC2016 -001
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of the Homestead Subdivision Unit
1A, an approximately 48 acre tract of land situated in the J.F. Zapeda Survey No. 257, Abstract
471, and the P. San Miguel Survey No. 256, Abstract 227, City of Schertz, Comal County and
Guadalupe County, Texas, generally located on IH -35 North approximately 2,000 feet west of
the intersection of HI -35 North and Schwab Road.
D. PC2016 -002
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of the Homestead Subdivision Unit
113, an approximately 23 acre tract of land situated in the J.F. Zapeda Survey No. 257,
Abstract 685, J.F. Zapeda Survey No. 257, Abstract 471 and the P. San Miguel Survey No.
256, Abstract 227, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas, generally located on IH -35
North approximately 2,000 feet west of the intersection of HI -35 North and Schwab Road.
E. PC2016 -003
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of the Homestead Subdivision Unit
2, an approximately 19 acre tract of land situated in the J.F. Zapeda Survey No. 257, Abstract
685, J.F. Zapeda Survey No. 257, Abstract 471 and the P. San Miguel Survey No. 256,
Abstract 227, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas, generally located on IH -35 North
approximately 2,000 feet west of the intersection of HI -35 North and Schwab Road.
F. PC2016 -004
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of the Homestead Subdivision Unit
3A, an approximately 17 acre tract of land situated in the J.F. Zapeda Survey No. 257,
Abstract 685, J.F. Zapeda Survey No. 257, Abstract 471 and the P. San Miguel Survey No.
256, Abstract 227, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas, generally located on IH -35
North approximately 2,000 feet west of the intersection of HI -35 North and Schwab Road.
Mr. Dahle moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Crawford seconded the motion. The
vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
4. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
A. Waiver — Roadway Improvements associated with PC2015 -049
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a waiver to UDC Sec. 21.14.1.K regarding
improvements to Eckhardt Road related to the proposed preliminary plat of The Parklands
Subdivision Unit 1, an approximately 48 acre tract of land situated in the John Noyes Survey
No. 259, Abstract No. 253, and the Carrol M. Gahogan, Jr. Survey No. 25, Abstract No. 142,
City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas, generally located on the south east corner of
Eckhardt Road and Froboese Road.
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Bryce Cox, Senior Planner made a presentation on a request for a conditional waiver to UDC
Sec.21.14.1.K regarding the construction of roadway improvements to Eckhardt Road for the
Parklands Subdivision. He indicated that the applicant is requesting to construct offsite
improvements to Eckhardt Road from the Intersection of I -35, south along Eckhardt Road for a
distance that is roughly proportional to the value of the required improvements to Eckhardt
Road adjacent to The Parklands Subdivision, in lieu of constructing the improvements to
Eckhardt Road adjacent to The Parklands Subdivision. Eckhardt Road -is unimproved from the
intersection south approximately 690 feet at which point the roadway transitions into a half
improved road on the west side of the road adjacent to the Cypress Point units 1 and 2. Staff
has reviewed this request and supports this waiver and granting the proposed waiver would
provide roadway improvements along a critical section of Eckhardt Road. Staff recommends
approval of this waiver with these conditions that the applicant enter into a community
facilities agreement with the City to construct the offsite improvements to Eckhardt Road, and
if the applicant cannot obtain the necessary additional right -of -way dedication for the offsite
improvements, the applicant would then construct the original required improvements to
Eckhardt Road adjacent to The Parklands Subdivision.
Mr. Dahle asked about North and South impact fees if they could be used to improve the
Eckhardt Road further down the road.
Bryce responded it could be that there is in being a process for approval of a roadway impact
fee that if it's approved they could be responsible for these roadway improvements.
Mr. Dahle then asked if this gets approved will these developers have a free pass it the
roadway impact fee does not pass before they start their development and Bryce responded it
could be possible and Brian James responded that there is lag time still on getting the
processing the final plat and the roadway impact fee should be approved before all the
paperwork is completed. Brian James responded we should have enough time. Mr. Wellmann
from KFW responded that they are concerned that the final plat would be held until the
roadway impact fee are improved and Brian responded that they will be some risk and would
look at when they finalized the final plat. But, the real problem is not having that intersection
improved. Mr. Richmond asked if they approve this waiver would they be able to look at the
final plat. Brian James commented yes, they would still have to get a second approval with the
final plat. Mr. Dahle moved to approve this item with the following conditions:
1. The applicant receive approval of a waiver as part of the final plat;
2. The applicant enter into a community facilities agreement with the City to construct
the offsite improvements to Eckhardt Road and that allows for the deferral of the
improvements to Eckhardt Road; and if the applicant cannot obtain the necessary
additional right -of -way dedication for the offsite improvements or if the applicant
cannot reach agreement on the terms of the community facilities agreement, the
applicant would then construct the public improvements for Eckhardt Road adjacent to
the subdivision.
Mr. Crawford seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
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B. PC2015 -049
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of The Parklands
Subdivision Unit 1, an approximately 48 acre tract of land situated in the John Noyes Survey
No. 259, Abstract No. 253, and the Carrol M. Gahogan, Jr. Survey No. 25, Abstract No. 142,
City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas, generally located on the south east corner of
Eckhardt Road and Froboese Road
Bryce Cox, Senior Planner made a presentation on a request for proposing to preliminary plat
approximately 48 acres of land establishing 113 single family residential lots of two (2)
different lot sizes: 6,000 square feet and 7,200 square feet as dictated by The Parklands PDD.
The property is currently undeveloped and is generally located on the south east corner of
Eckhardt Road and Froboese Road. An approximately 5 acre public park with improvements
is being proposed with this subdivision as well as approximately 14 acres of private open
space. 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, unless otherwise specified in an
approved community facilities agreement. The civil construction plans must be reviewed and
approved by the Public Works and Engineering Departments prior to approval of the final plat
which includes Water and Sewer, Drainage, Sidewalks, hike and bike trails, and road
improvements. Staff has Reviewed this request and supports this waiver.
Mr. Braud asked does the map show where the lot size will be. Bryce commented yes, and
noted them from the attached map presented to the commissioners at number 5.
Mr. Braud what are we looking at #4 and 5? Bryce commented and explained by pulling up
pages and commenting on the detention area.
Mr. Dahle asked what the price point of the homes is. Mr. Rittenhouse responded that it would
start in the mid 200's.
Mr. Evans asked if the builders have been selected. David Rittenhouse responded yes, they
have 3 selected and the fourth in contract stage.
Mr. Crawford moved to approve this item. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. The vote
was unanimous. Motion carried.
C. Waiver — Rough Proportionality on roadway construction associated with PC2016 -019
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a waiver regarding Rough Proportionality on
roadway construction related to the proposed final plat of The Reserve at Schertz II, Unit 3, an
approximately 19 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. 828, City of Schertz, Bexar
County, Texas and generally located on Graytown Road 1,500 feet south east of the
intersection of Boenig Drive and Graytown Road.
Bryce Cox, Senior Planner made a presentation on a request for a waiver regarding the
construction of public infrastructure at the Reserve at Schertz II Subdivision. The proposed
subdivision is located adjacent to Graytown Road, Boenig Drive and the proposed Lazar
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Parkway. The City's Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP) designates a proposed north/south
collector identified as Lazar Parkway (86' ROW) that stretches from Lower Seguin Road to IH
10. He indicated that the UDC, Article 4 Procedures and Applications, Sec. 21.4.15.E.1
Timing of Public Infrastructure Improvement Construction, requires the installation of all
public improvements required to serve the subdivision before a final plat is recorded or the
applicant can defer the obligation to install the public improvements conditioned on the
execution of a subdivision improvement agreement and sufficient surety to secure the
obligations defined in the agreement. Staff recommends approval of the waiver request for
The Reserve at Schertz I1 subdivision, Unit 3 based on the calculations provided by the
applicant for rough proportionality. The developer will be dedicating the necessary right -of-
way.
Mr. Dahle commented that we get the roadway impact fees soon enough.
Mr. Crawford moved to approve this item. Mr. Braud seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous. Motion carried.
D. PC2016 -019
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of The Reserve at Schertz II, Unit
3, an approximately 19 acre tract of land situated in the S. B. Lewis Survey No. 317, Abstract
No. 433, and the Antonio Zamora Survey No. 36, Abstract No. 828 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. y
Channary Gould, Planner made the presentation on a request for approval of a final plat
approximately 19 acres of land establishing 23 single family residential lots with a minimum
lot size of 21,780 square feet and 25 -foot building setbacks on all sides dictated by the zoning
district. The site is zoned Residential Agriculture (RA). The plat was reviewed in accordance
with the current Schertz Unified Development Code (UDC) (Ordinance 11 -S -15, as amended).
The property 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. The tree affidavit has
been verified by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department and there is no
parkland being proposed. Public services will be provided by Schertz water, SARA, CPS,
AT &T, and Time Warner Cable. All public improvement construction plans have been
approved by Public Works and Engineering. The public improvements will consist of water,
sewer, drainage, sidewalks, bike trails, road improvements, and additional design criteria
requirements of the UDC, Section 21.14.3. along Graytown Road to include landscaping
buffers and screening. An 8' masonry screening wall will be constructed along Graytown
Road for the length of the subdivision prior to the recording of the final plat. Two landscape
buffer lots (Lot 16, Block 15 and Lot 37, Block 18) adjacent to Graytown Road have been
provided with this plat. The city staff reviewed with no objections and the plat is consistent
with all applicable zoning requirements, ordinances, and regulations. Staff recommends
approval of the final plat.
Mr. Braud moved to approve this, item. Mr. Crawford seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous. Motion carried.
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WORKSHOP/DISCUSSION
A. Presentation and 'discussion on the City of Schertz 2016 Strategic Plan.
Brian James gave a presentation on the strategic plan.
REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
Mr. Crawford asking about the curb cut on Elbel at the high school.
Mr. James commented that the curb cut will be a fire lane for the additional classroom
buildings for Samuel Clemens High and the commissioners had short discussion on upcoming
school bonds.
Mr. Richmond commented on the size of the maps and the difficulty reading the small print.
Mr. James suggested that they can use the library computers or home computers to expand the
pdf until which time the budget allows for equipment upgrades.
B. Announcements by Commissioners
City and community events attended and to be attended
Continuing education events attended and to be attended
None.
C. Announcements by City Staff.
City and community events attended and to be attended.
Continuing education events attended and to be attended
NEW SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS: The following site plan was submitted to the
Planning and Zoning Department between April 25, 2016 and May 6, 2016.
Verde Enterprise Business Park, Unit 11, Lot 12, Block 13 ( 5601 Schertz Pkwy)
Site Plan — proposed: 73,152 sq. ft. hotel
Ms. Wood announced that City Council approved the Verde Enterprise zoning change related
to the 50' building setback. She explained the purpose for the change.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M.
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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