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PZ 2-22-2017PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES February 22, 2017 The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on February 22, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman Michael Dahle Christian Glombik Richard Braud Glen Outlaw CITY STAFF 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 David Richmond, Chairman Justin Fuller, Clark- Fuller Ken Greenwald John Rhodes, Foresight Jeff Womack i K:\ a M 111XII.77 � IT H111] Mr. Evans called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation and discussion regarding an amendment to the Building Code related to electrical in bathrooms. Mr. Gilbert Durant, Chief Building Official, presented proposed changes to the Building Code related to electrical in bathrooms. He presented language from the current ordinance, Ordinance No. 15 -C -20, and indicated that the current requirement is a five feet (5') distance between the receptacle outlet and a shower or bathtub. The proposal is to change the distance to three feet (3 ft.). Mrs. Lesa Wood clarified that it is a technical requirement and that staff is requesting input from Planning & Zoning Commission. Mr. Outlaw and Mr. Evans asked questions about when the three -foot distance requirement would apply and if the three -foot requirement also applies for unprotected circuits and circuits with a GFCI. Mr. Durant explained that the distance requirement applies to bathrooms with a bathtub or shower. 3. HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. Jeff Womack was called upon to speak. Mr. Womack elected to not speak during the Hearing of Residents. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission February 22, 2017 Page 1 of 5 4. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Minutes for the February 8, 2017 regular meeting. Mr. Brand moved to approve the February 8, 2017 minutes. Mr. Dahle seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC HEARING: A. PC2016 -065 Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for approval of a vacate plat of the Cal Tex Subdivision Lot 2R, an approximately 17 acre tract of land generally located west of FM 3009 approximately 470 feet south of Bell North Dr, City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas. Ms. Grobe presented a proposal to vacate Lot 2R of the Cal Tex Subdivision, an approximate 17 acre tract of land generally located west of FM 3009 and approximately 470 feet south of Bell North Drive. The request is to vacate Lot 2R in order to replat the vacated land and the adjacent Doerr Lane Subdivision Lot 3 into one lot. Lot 1 R of the Cal -Tex Subdivision will remain as is. Ms. Grobe provided a brief history of the plat for Lot 2R and 1R and mentioned that the site is undeveloped and zoned M -1. Staff recommended approval of the vacate plat. Mr. Evans opened the public hearing at 6:11 p.m and closed the public hearing at 6:12 p.m. when nobody requested to speak. Mr. Dahle motioned to approve the item and Mr. Glombik seconded. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried. B. PC2016 -066 Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for approval of a replat of the Doerr Lane Subdivision Lot 3, Block 1, and the previous Cal -Tex Subdivision Lot 2R. The property consists of approximately 42 acres of land is generally located 4,000 feet Northeast of the intersection of Doerr Lane and Lookout Road, City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas. Ms. Grobe presented a proposal to replat Lot 3, Block 1 of the Doerr Lane Subdivision and the vacated lot, previously known as Lot 2R of the Cal -Tex Subdivision into one lot, which will be Lot 4, Block 1 of the Doerr Lane Subdivision. The property is currently zoned M -1 and is developed as a distribution center. The replat is proposed in order to allow for a building expansion. The property is designed to have access off Doerr Lane. The applicant submitted a tree affidavit indicating that no damage or destruction of protected or heritage trees will occur. No public infrastructure improvements are required for this replat. The site will be serviced with an existing 8 inch water line and a 12 inch sewer line that runs adjacent to Doerr Lane. Sidewalks along FM 3009 are required and will be installed with development. The replat has been reviewed by staff with no objections. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Evans opened the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. and closed the public hearing at 6:18 p.m. when nobody requested to speak. Mr. Dahle asked about the GB2 and M1 zone districts and Ms. Grobe identified the zone district areas by pointed out the zones on the aerial map. Mr. Braud asked about which establishment Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission February 22, 2017 Page 2 of 5 was expanding, FedEx or Ca1Tex. Ms. Grobe clarified that FedEx is expanding and mentioned that the City has a current site plan application for the proposed expansion. Mr. Outlaw made a comment about TxDOT right -of -way. Ms. Grobe mentioned that there is a TxDOT note on the plat about access. Mr. Dahle motioned to approve the item and Mr. Braud seconded. The vote was unanimous, motion carried. 6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION: A. PC2016 -068 Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of Schertz Retail Center, an approximate 7 acre tract of land generally located directly northwest of the intersection of FM 1103 and Old Wiederstein Road, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas. Ms. Grobe presented a proposal to preliminary plat the property into three commercial lots and mentioned that the property was rezoned from Single- Family Residential RA to Neighborhood Services on October 25, 2016. The majority of the property is undeveloped with a small portion being used as a residential home which will be demolished. The property is designed to have access off FM 1103 and Old Wiederstein Road. The lots are also interconnected by a 30 -foot access easement. The applicant submitted a tree affidavit indicating that the site does contain protected and heritage trees, however the trees will not be damaged or destroyed with this preliminary plat. The site will be serviced by a 12 inch water line located along FM 3009 and a proposed 8 inch sewer line that will be extended across FM 1103 to the property and then extended along the property line to service the adjacent property to the north. Sidewalks along FM 1103 and Old Wiederstein Road are required and will be installed with development of the newly created lots. The plat includes a variable width TxDOT right of way dedication along FM 1103. Staff reviewed the preliminary plat and recommends approval. Mr. Evans asked about FM 1103 and Old Wiederstein Road and the portion that appears to be a remnant portion off FM 1103. Mr. Cox mentioned that the portion near the intersection is TxDOT right of way. Mr. Outlaw asked about naming of Old Widerstein Road. Mr. Cox mentioned that the Commissioners can talk to City Council, as City Council has the authority to change street names. Mr. Brand asked about the street name changing process for existing streets. Mr. Cox explained the process and provided Schnebly in Crossvine as an example. Ms. Wood mentioned that when changing street names, consideration needs to be given toward how it affects residents with addresses off Old Wiederstein Road, coordinating with City of Cibolo, the US Post Office, the County, and 911. The Commission made comments about TxDOT right of way and right -in and right -out versus full access along FM 1103. Mr. Evans recognized Mr. Jeff Womack, 2944 Mineral Springs, who asked about other plat that Ms. Grobe mentioned during her presentation. Ms. Grobe explained that there are two rectangular portions that are not part of this preliminary plat and are incorporated into a different plat application. Mr. Dahle motioned to approve the item, Mr. Glombik seconded. The vote was unanimous, motion carried. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission February 22, 2017 Page 3 of 5 7. WORKSHOP: A. Workshop and discussion regarding zoning notification signs Mr. Cox presented to the Commission signs as notification for zoning on subject project sites and mentioned what other jurisdictions are doing. He discussed the pros and cons of providing signs that the project site for notification of zoning cases. He mentioned that pros include providing passerby public information about proposed zone changes. Mr. Cox explained that some cons related to posting signs at the project site include associated cost, staff or applicant time involved with maintaining signs on the premises if the signs are removed, and that the City prohibits "bandit" signs except during election season. Staff is providing information and has no recommendation either way. Mr. Dahle asked about the current notification requirements. Mr. Cox went over the City's current notification requirements for zoning cases, SUPS and BOA. Mr. Glombik asked if we are posting on the website. Mr. Cox replied that we are not posting notices on the website. Mr. Santee, City Attorney, mentioned that the City's notification practice complies with Texas law and that signs on property are more for courtesy notification. Mr. Dahle mentioned the two rezone cases from last summer and the benefits of notification to inform residents. Mr. Dahle mentioned that an option is if we post signs on the site as a courtesy notification, maybe the City does not require that the sign be maintained the entire 15 days before the hearing. Mr. Outlaw asked about how much flexibility the City has in regulating the sign size. Mr. Cox responded that the City has an indefinite amount of discretion and that the City can make the signs as big or small as the City desires since it would be a courtesy notification. Mr. Cox explained that there would need to be a UDC amendment. The Commission discussed the appropriate information that would be included in the notification sign and discussed how publishing public hearing notices in newspaper does not reach enough to customers the way it is intended to. The Commission requested more information about associated costs with signs, approximately how many signs would be involved based on amount of applications the City receives, and inquired about the next steps if they want to require a sign at the property as courtesy notification. Ms. Wood replied that staff could do more research and present to the Commission additional information. 8. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda. None B. Announcements by Commissioners • City and community events attended and to be attended • Continuing education events attended and to be attended Mr. Dahle mentioned that he attended the Council on the Go meeting from Tuesday evening at Ray Corbett school and that it was very successful with a good turn out. Mrs. Wood mentioned that there were 164 residents that attended the Council on the Go meeting. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission February 22, 2017 Page 4 of 5 Mr. Braud asked about the APA conference and Mrs. Wood mentioned that she believes it will be in Frisco. 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 February 04, 2017 and February 17, 2017: 1) Walmait #3391 Amending Site Plan — Proposed addition of parking spaces to accommodate the online grocery pickup 2) SCUCISD- Samuel Clemens Site Plan — Proposed expansion and renovation to the existing Samuel Clemens site Monthly Financial Report - January Mrs. Gould presented the Walmart amended site plan proposal and the Samuel Clemens High School Renovation project to the Commission. Mr. Cox informed the Commission about the latest financial report handout that was provided in the agenda packet. 7. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING: The meeting adjourned at 7:11 P.M. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission Recordin e • tary, City o chertz Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission February 22, 2017 Page 5 of 5