PZ 2-8-2017PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
February 8, 2017
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on February 8, 2017 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
Michael Dahle
Christian Glombik
Richard Braud
Glen Outlaw
CITY STAFF
Brian James, Executive Director of Development
Lesa Wood, Director of Planning & Community Dev.
Tiffany Danhof, Executive Administrative Assistant
Bryce Cox, Senior Planner
Emily Grobe, Planner
Channary Gould, Planner
Daniel Santee, City Attorney
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT
Ken Greenwald Andy Rodriguez, CDS Muery
Kenny Rohe
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. HEARING OF RESIDENTS:
There were no residents who spoke.
3. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Minutes for the January 11, 2017 and January 25, 2017 regular meetings.
Mr. Dahle moved to approve this item as amended. Mr. Outlaw seconded the motion. The
vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
4. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
A. PC2016 -054
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of the Hallies Cove
Subdivision Unit 1, an approximate 10 acre tract of land generally located east of FM 1518
approximately 1,375 feet south of Trainer Hale Road, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas.
Mrs. Gould presented a proposal to preliminary plat approximately 10 acres of land establishing
21 single family residential lots with a minimum lot size of 9,600 square feet as dictated by the
Planned Development District development standards in Ordinance 17 -S -04. The preliminary
plat has been reviewed with no objections by the City Engineer, Public Works, Parks,
Inspections, Fire and Police. The plat is consistent with all applicable zoning requirements,
ordinances, and regulations. Staff recommended approval of the.preliminary plat.
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The Commissioners had some concerns regarding the access points off FM 1518 with TXDOT
right away on future improvements. Staff had a small discussion with the commissioners
explaining in detail the requirements.
Mr. Evans and Mr. Braud had questions regarding the pump and haul plan including what the
time period for pump and haul would be, where the storage tank will be located, and if it will be
an above ground or below ground storage tank. Mrs. Gould and -the project representative Andy
Rodriguez indicated that pump and haul would be needed until the new waste water treatment
plant was completed which is anticipated winter of 2018. They also commented that the'storage
tank would be located in unit 3, and would be above ground.
Mr. Braud had questions regarding the CCMA impact fees. Brian James indicated that he would
look into this item and get back to Mr. Braud.
Mr. Outlaw moved to approve this item. Mr. Glombik seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous. Motion carried.
B. PC2016 -060
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of the Hallies Cove
Subdivision, Unit 2, an approximate 9 acre tract of land generally located east of FM 1518
approximately 1,375 feet south of Trainer Hale Road, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas
Mrs. Gould presented a proposal to preliminary plat approximately 9 acres of land establishing
26 single family residential lots with a minimum lot size of 9,600 square feet as dictated by the
Planned Development District development standards in Ordinance 17 -S -04. The site is zoned
Planned Development District (PDD). This preliminary plat was reviewed using the PDD
Ordinance 17 -S -04 development standards and the current UDC, Ordinance 11 -S -15 as
amended. The preliminary plat has been reviewed with no objections by the City Engineer,
Public Works, Parks, Inspections, Fire and Police. The plat is consistent with all applicable
zoning requirements, ordinances, and regulations. Staff recommended approval of the
preliminary plat.
Mr. Braud asked what was going to happen with the existing house and driveway on the
property. The project representative Andy Rodriguez indicated that the home and drive way
will be removed.
Mr. Glombik moved to approve this item. Mr. Dahle seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous. Motion carried.
5. WORKSHOPS / DISCUSSIONS:
A. Public hearing, workshop and discussion regarding the Master Thoroughfare Plan Update
Mr. James presented an updated overview of the concerns and importance of the Master
Thoroughfare Plan, Mr. James discussed several items including how the plan evolved, road
concerns with property owners, new roads constructed by developers, traffic from other cities,
and limited access to southern Schertz. Mr. James indicated this presentation was an overview
refresher for the new board members.
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Mr. Richmond opened the public hearing at 6:57 pm
Allen Gormley, 16106 Santa Cathrena, San Antonio, TX, commented on how important the
Planning and Zoning Commissioners are to future development. Mr. Gormly explained that he
was here for the workshop /discussion in item 5B. But wanted to note the importance of the job
that the Commissioners have.
Mr. Richmond closed the public hearing at 7:02 pm
Mr. Outlaw and Mr. Richmond commented on their experiences on development of new
roadways, the increased traffic and road improvements throughout the City of Schertz.
B. Public hearing, workshop and discussion regarding the South Schertz Comprehensive Land Plan
Update
Mr. James discussed amending the Comprehensive Land Plan for south Schertz based on the
new Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) that was completed in 2015. Mr. James went into more
detail explaining the importance of the JLUS document, the accident potential zones (APZ)
and other items related to base operations. He provided a rough overview of what the
commissioners should expect to see when the Comprehensive Land Plan amendment is
brought forward.
Mr. Richmond opened the public hearing at 7:20 pm
Allen Gormley, 16106 Santa Cathrena, San Antonio, TX, indicated that he is a representative
for a land owner on Lower Seguin Road and is in favor of increasing the density of residential
development on the eastside of FM 1518.
Mr. Richmond closed the public hearing at 7:25 pm
Mr. Dahle commented that he lives in southern Schertz and is in favor of this change and
indicated that the City needs to look at Cibolo Creek regarding a concern that flooding in that
area might occur in future years.
Mr. Outlaw indicated he is in favor to protect the APZ areas and the flight paths and asked if
there is a difference between the densities of residential and commercial. Mr. James explained
the difference and how they are measured.
There was additional discussion between Mr -. James and the Commission regarding proposed
densities, noise contours, and areas north of Randolph Air Force Base.
6. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
Mr. Dahle asked that the Commissioners be included when public hearing notices are sent out
so the Commissioners know what is going on when members of the community contact them.
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B. Announcements by Commissioners
® City and community events attended and to be attended
® Continuing education events attended and to be attended
Mr. Richmond mentioned that Mr. Greenwald was in the hospital for surgery.
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 between January 20, 2017 and February 03,
2017:Cottonwood Lot 5, Block 1 (1996 Schertz Plcwy)Site Plan — Proposed 19,800 sq.
ft. office complex, five office buildings in total
• November 16, 2016: Committee of Committee Advisory Board Meeting Summary
• January 18, 2017: Committee of Committee Advisory Board Meeting Summary
Mr. Cox updated the Commissioners on the CCAB meeting summaries. Mrs. Gould updated the
commissioners on the site plans submitted to the Planning Department. Mr. James announced
that the City Council meetings and the Planning and Zoning meetings will be available to view
online and a link will be provided on the City website. Mrs. Wood announced that staff is
working on a number of UDC updates that will be brought forward to the Commission sometime
between early spring to early summer. Mrs. Wood announced that all the Planning and
Inspection Department application forms are now Tillable online and the Department has
installed two kiosks in City Hall. Additionally she commented the Inspections Department has
implemented a new inspections request system utilizing the City's Web QA. Mrs. Wood
mentioned that the system has been up and running since the first of January and the Department
is getting good results.
7. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING:
The meeting adjourned at 7:58 P.M.
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