PZ 9-13-2017PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
September 13, 2017
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on September 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Michael Dahle, Chairman
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
Ken Greenwald
Christian Glombik
Glen Outlaw
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Richard Braud
Gordon Rae
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
CITY STAFF
Brian James, Executive Director Development
Lesa Wood, Director of Planning & Community Del.
Tiffany Danhof, Executive Administrative Assistant
Bryce Cox, Senior Planner
Emily Grobe, Planner
Channary Gould, Planner
Daniel Santee, City Attorney
Larry Busch Jr., Storm Water Manager
OTHERS PRESENT
Triple H Development
CDS Muery
Dieu Crowley Investments, LLC
Slay Engineering Co. Inc.
Eye Right Properties
Stantec
Schertz 3009 LTD
JPH Land Surveying, Inc.
Mr. Dahle called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.
2. HEARING OF RESIDENTS:
There were no residents who spoke. Mr. Greenwald commented that his brother Tim was in the
audience visiting.
3. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Minutes for the August 9, 2017 regular meeting
Mr. Greenwald motioned to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Glombik seconded the motion.
The vote was 5 -0, motion carried.
B. PC2017 -036
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat for Unit 1 of the Hallies Cove
subdivision, an approximate 10 acre tract of land generally located east of FM 1518
approximately 1,375 feet south of Trainer Hale Road, Bexar County, Texas.
Mr. Greenwald motioned to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Glombik seconded the motion.
The vote was 5 -0, motion carried.
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C. PC2017 -037
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat for Unit 2 of the Hallies Cove
subdivision, an approximate 9 acre tract of land generally located east of FM 1518
approximately 1,375 feet south of Trainer Hale Road, Bexar County, Texas.
Mr. Greenwald motioned to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Glombik seconded the motion.
The vote was 5 -0, motion carried.
D. PC2017 -035
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat for Lot 1, of the Casa Verde Farms
Subdivision, an approximately 10 acre tract of land located at 7731 FM 482, City of Schertz,
Comal County.
Mr. Greenwald motioned to approve theaorisent agenda:- -Mr. Glombik seconded the motion.
The vote was 5 -0, motion carried.
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. PC2017 -034
Hold a public hearing, =consider and act upon a request for approval of a replat of Verde
Enterprise Business Park -Unit 12A, an approximate 3 acre tract of land generally located
approximately 700 feet east of the intersection of Sc_hertz Parkway and IH -35 Frontage Road,
City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas.
Mrs. Gou resed"e a request for approval of *at of Verde Enterprise Business Park Unit
12A. MfMould described the general location, the property access off IH -35 Frontage Road,
the proposd4—end existing infrastructure improvements. Mrs. Gould stated that the proposed
replat is consisMt -with applicable requirements and staff recommended approval of the replat.
Mr. Dahle open thePWablic Hearing at 6 :08 P.M.
Sullivan - 513 Triple - Crown- Indicated concern regarding the Unified Development Code
rements for not requiring - sidewalks on the access off IH -35 Frontage Road.
Mr. Dahle closed the Public Hearing at 6:09 P.M.
The Comni oners and Staff had a brief discussion on the Unified Development Code for not
requiring sidewalon the access off IH -35 and 111- 10 Frontage Road. Mr. Greenwald requested
to put a discussion regarding sidewalks on the next agenda.
Mr. Outlaw motioned to approve PC2017 -034. Mr. Glombik seconded the motion. The vote
was 5 -0, motion carried.
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B. PC2017 -010
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for approval of a replat of the Blackburn
Elbel Subdivision, Lots 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 Block 3. The site is an approximate 5 acres located on
the northwest corner of the intersection of FM 3009 and Elbel Road, City of Schertz, Guadalupe
County, Texas.
Mrs. Gould presented a request for approval of a replat of the Blackburn Elbel Subdivision. Mrs.
Gould described the general location, and the propertyaccess off Elbel Road, the proposed, and
existing infrastructure improvements. Mrs. Gould stated that the proposed replat is consistent
with applicable requirements and staff recommended approval of the replat.
Mr. Dahle opened the Public Hearing At 6:18 P.M.
There were no residents who spoke.
Mr. Dahle closed the Public Hearing at 6:19 P.M.
Mr. Outlaw, Mrs. Gould, and the owner's representative Ben Searway, Vaquero Ventures, had
a discussion regarding the emergency access off Elbel and timing of construction.
Mr. Glombik motioned to approve PC2017 -010. Mr. Outlaw seconded the motion. The vote
was 5 -0, motion carried.
C. ZC2017 -003
Hold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation on an amendment of Part III,
Schertz Codes of Ordinances, Unified Development Code (UDC), and Article 1 General
Provisions.
Mrs. Wood and Ms. Grobe made a presentation to the commissioners on recommending
approval to Council on an amendment of Part III, Schertz Codes of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, Article 1 General Provisions. They explained the back ground of Article 1
General Provisions, and changes in regards to updated language for clarity, have more
consistency with Comprehensive Land Plan and Master Thoroughfare Plan, Vested Rights, and
"Issuance of Local Permits" modifications. Staff recommended approval of the amendments of
the Unified Development Code.
Mr. Dahle opened the Public Hearing At 6:29 P.M.
There were no residents who spoke.
Mr. Dahle closed the Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M.
Mr. Dahle indicated that he agreed that the amendment is a good idea.
Mr. Outlaw motioned to approve ZC2017 -003. Mr. Glombik seconded the motion. The vote
was 5 -0, motion carried.
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D. ZC2017 -004
Hold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation on an amendment of Part III,
Schertz Codes of Ordinances, Unified Development Code (UDC), Article 3 Boards,
Commissions and Committees and associated updates in UDC Articles 4, 8, 9, 11 & 14.
Mrs. Wood and Ms. Grobe gave a presentation to the commissioners on recommending approval
to Council on an amendment of Part III, Schertz Codes of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, and Article 3 Boards, Commissions and Committees and associated updates in UDC
Articles 4, 8, 9, 11 & 14. They explained the background of Article 3, and explained changes in
regards to consistency with the City Charter, with the by -laws, a title change of Transportation
Safety Advisory Commission, clarification ofthe Commission's approval authority of amending
and minor plats, Board of Adjustment to hear only zoning related cases, and the creation of a
new Commission called the "Building Standard Commission ". Mrs. Wood and Ms. Grobe
explained the responsibilities of the proposed new Commission. Staff recommended approval
of the amendments of the Unified Development Code.
Mr. Dahle opened the Public Hearing At 6:40 P.M.
There were no residents who spoke.
Mr. Dahle closed the Public Hearing at 6:41 P.M.
The Commissioners and Staff had a brief discussion on the proposed new Commission and the
sections altered for current Boards and Commissioners.
Mr. Glombik motioned to approve ZC2017 -004. Mr. Outlaw seconded the motion. The vote
was 5 -0, motion carried.
E. ZC2017 -009
Hold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation on an amendment of Part III,
Schertz Codes of Ordinances, Unified Development Code (UDC), Article 4, Section 21.4.15
Public Infrastructure Improvement Construction Plans and Community Facility Agreements.
Mrs. Gould made a presentation to the commissioners on recommending approval to Council
an on amendment of Part III, Schertz Codes of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, and
Article 4, Section 21.4.15 Public Infrastructure Improvement Construction Plans and
Community Facility Agreements. Mrs. Gould explained the background of Article 4, and
explained the change to the current application requirements, change to the expiration and
extension requirements, change of the term "Community Facilities Agreement" to
"Improvement Agreements ", modification of the warranty bond requirements from one year to
two years, change the name from "maintenance bond" to "warranty bond ", and the addition of
a definition for "Public Infrastructure ", and consistency updates with UDC Section 21.12.10,
21.4.15, 21.9.10. Staff recommended approval of the amendments of the Unified Development
Code.
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Mr. Dahle opened the Public Hearing At 7:03 P.M.
There were no residents who spoke.
Mr. Dahle closed the Public Hearing at 7:04 P.M.
The Commissioners and Staff had a discussion regarding changing maintenance bond
requirements from one to two years. During the discussion the commission expressed concerns
about added costs to the developer and if other cities were moving toward a two year warranty
period. Mr. James and Mr. Busch responded to these concerns and discussed some recent
warranty failures that occurred around the 1 year mark and Mr. Busch referenced some nearby
and target cities that have moved to the 2 year warranty period.
Mr. Outlaw motioned to approve ZC2017 -009. Mr. Glombik seconded the motion. The vote
was 5 -0, motion carried.
F. ZC2017 -010
Hold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation on an amendment of Part III,
Schertz Codes of Ordinances, Unified Development Code (UDC), Article 4, Section 21.4.3
Notice Requirements.
Mrs. Gould made a presentation slide to the commissioners on recommending an approval to
Council an amendment of Part III, Schertz Codes of Ordinances, Unified Development Code,
and Article 4, Section 21.4.3 Notice Requirements. Mrs. Gould explained the background, and
explained the new proposed subsection called "Posted Notice ". This will require posting a notice
on the premises of the project site for certain public hearings items, and Zone Change /Zoning
Map Amendments. Staff recommended approval of the amendments of the Unified
Development Code.
Mr. Dahle opened the Public Hearing At 7:18 P.M.
There were no residents who spoke.
Mr. Dahle closed the Public Hearing at 7:19 P.M.
The Commissioners and Staff had a discussion regarding the turn - around time if "Posted
Notice" has been removed or stolen.
Mr. Glombik motioned to approve ZC2017 -010. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. The
vote was 5 -0, motion carried.
5. WORKSHOPS / DISCUSSIONS:
A. Discussion on Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for CCAB Appointment
Mr. Dahle gave background on the Committee of Committee Advisory Board and when the
meetings are scheduled. Mr. Dahle indicated since Mr. Braud and Mr. Rae are absent to have
another discussion at the next meeting.
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6. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
Mr. Dahle asked staff to make sure to note that Mr. Greenwald requested discussion on the
Unified Development Code for not requiring sidewalks on the access off IH -35 and IH -10
Frontage Road.
B. Announcements by Commissioners
City and community events attended and to be attended
Continuing education events attended and to be attended
Mr. Outlaw announced that at the last council meeting they discussed the updated effort on the
Randolph Land Use Plan, and it was very informative. Mr. Outlaw indicated recommendation
to view the discussion online at the City's website.
C. Announcements by City Staff.
• City and community events attended and to be attended.
• August 2017 Monthly Financial Report
• Committee of Committees Advisory Board August 2017 Meeting Summary
• NEW SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS: The following site plans were submitted to the
Planning and Zoning Department between August 7, 2017 and September 8, 2017.
1) Casa Verde Farms Lot 1, Block 1 (7791 FM 482)
Site Plan —proposed 9.622 acre wholesale nursery
2) Enterprise Industrial Park Lot 9, Block 1 (17745 Lookout Road)
Site Plan- proposed 187,674sq.ft. office / warehouse
Ms. Grobe announced the new site plan for Casa Verde Lot 1, Block 1 (7791 FM 482) and Mrs.
Gould announced the new site plan for Enterprise Industrial Park lot 9, Block 1(17745 Lookout
Road).
7. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING:
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 P.M.
Chairman, Planning and Zoni Commission
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