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PZ 2-24-2016PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES February 24, 2016 A Regular Meeting was held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on February 24, 2016 at the Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION David Richmond, Chairman Ernest Evans Jr., Vice Chairman Christian Glombik Bert Crawford, Jr. Richard Braud Michael Dahle COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Ken Greenwald 1. CALL TO ORDER CITY STAFF Brian James, Executive Director Development Lesa Wood, Director of Planning & Community Bryce Cox, Senior Planner Daniel Santee, City Attorney OTHERS PRESENT Jesse Malone, Malone /Wheeler, Inc. (Project Engineer) Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. 2. HEARING OF RESIDENTS Daniel Plante, 4720 Windy Ridge, 78154 — Mr. Plante mentioned that he and his family moved to the Forest Ridge community for the schools. He mentioned schools and safety issues. There was another vehicular accident involving 4 vehicles along west -bound lanes toward 1 -35, at Wiederstein Road. He mentioned safety needing to be a priority as the City plans. Mr. Plante mentioned portables at schools, including Clemens. He mentioned seeing ribbons around trees near carwash and that the site is zoned for residential, but that safety and schools should be considered when planning new development. 3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION: A. PC2015 -045 Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of The Crossvine Module 1, Unit 2 — Phase A, an approximately 24 acre tract of land situated in the Julian Diaz Survey No. 66, Abstract 187, County Block 5059, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas, generally located west of FM 1518 approximately 500 feet south from the intersection of Longleaf Parkway and FM 1518. Mr. Cox provided project presentation, mentioned that P &Z Commission approved the final plat last May 13, 2015 and now the applicant is requesting to split the final plat into Phase A and B for construction purposes. Phase A will include 49 single family lots. Layouts of lots has not changed, only a little addition for mailbox kiosk location along Hollering Vine. Other than that, only a phasing line to divide out Phase A and B. All other items have stayed the same. Construction has already started. Staff recommends approval as submitted. Applicant had no comments. Minutes P &Z Meeting February 24, 2016 Page 1 of 3 Commissioner Evans mentioned that the cover sheet of the plat exhibit appears to have the caIlout of Phase A placed in the wrong location and that it should be placed on top of the actual Phase A area. Mr. Cox suggested that the issue can be addressed with a condition of approval. Mr. Braud asked about a temporary water and wastewater easement on page 1. Mr. Cox explained that a future roadway will be located along the portion where the temporary water and wastewater easement is located. He mentioned other easements that would be recorded as separate instruments. Commissioner Crawford made a motion to approve the project with noted modifications. Commissioner Glombik seconded. Commissioner Dahle abstained. Commissioners Evans, Richmond, Crawford, Braud, and Glombik voted aye. Motion passed to approve project with noted modification. B. PC2015 -046 Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of The Crossvine Module- 1, Unit 2 — Phase B, an approximately 24 acre tract of land situated in the Julian Diaz Survey No. 66, Abstract 187, County Block 5059, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas, generally located west of FM 1518 approximately 500 feet south from the intersection of Longleaf Parkway and FM 1518. Mr. Cox made a project presentation. This is the second portion, Phase B, of the plat. Lot layout is the same, the access would be granted at two points of access off Hollering Vine. Phase A would need to be constructed prior to Phase B. This Phase incorporates a ROW dedication for the future expansion of FM 1518. Phase B includes 71 single family lots that are consistent with the approved PDD. This plat exhibit also has the same phase labeling located offset from the actual Phase B region, so it can also be addressed with a condition of approval. Chairman Richmond asked the applicant about the reasoning behind splitting the Unit into two phases. Mr. Malone, the civil engineer, responded indicating that it has to do with the construction timeframe to allow for delivery of Phase A approximately 90 -100 days quicker than if it was constructed and approved all at the same time. The construction improvements for Phase A will be completed prior to completion of Phase B. Chairman Richmond asked for further comments from the Commissioners. Commissioner Braud made a motion to approve the project with the note modification. Commissioner Glombik seconded motion. Commissioner Dahle abstained. Commissioners Evans, Richmond, Crawford, Braud, and Glombik voted aye. Motion passed to approve project with noted modification. 4. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda. • Commissioner Dahle asked about the Master Thoroughfare update and the timeline. Mr. James responded that it should be around the end of March. • Commissioner Crawford asked about staffing updates. Minutes P &Z Meeting February 24, 2016 Page 2 of 3 5. Chairman Richmond recognized that due to staffing situation, Planning would probably have several updates in the future. Commissioner Crawford asked about the budget and inquired about staffing. Chairman Richmond mentioned that applications with terms ending in May would be going out quickly, so for those affected, turn them around quickly please. B. Announcements by Commissioners. Commissioner Dahle mentioned that last year the Mayor's Task Force met, which morphed into a new Committee of Committees Advisory Board. The CCAB is having its first meeting on Friday. Chairman Richmond wanted to comment on Mr. Plante's concerns. We place a lot of value in residents' comments. Staff will make note and make sure to get the message to the appropriate parties. C. Announcements by City Staff. Mr. James mentioned handouts related to the Lonestar Rail. Another handout was provided for the last Bond for FM 1518 and that staff worked with TxDOT with a goal of $19.5 million for the improvements. Mr. James mentioned the competitive process for the MPO funding. Mr. Cox mentioned that the collaboration between MPO and TxDOT was how the City won the funding for the sidewalk improvements along FM 3009. Ms. Wood said that the planner position will be two planner positions so that the City can get caught up and work on long -range planning. There is also an Administrative Assistant position that could hopefully be filled. Ms. Wood hopes the position could be filled within the next month. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING The meeting adjourned at 6:25 P.M. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission The meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M. Minutes P &Z Meeting February 24, 2016 Page 3 of 3 Recording Secrett Schert z