PZ 3-9-22 MinutesPLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
March 9, 2022
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on March 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
Present: Glen Outlaw, Chairman; Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman; Richard Braud, Commissioner;
Gordon Rae, Commissioner; Jimmy Odom, Commissioner; Judy Goldick, Commissioner
Absent: Roderick Hector, Commissioner
City Brian James, Assistant City Manager; Megan Harrison, Planner; Tiffany Danhof,
Staff: Administrative Assistant
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Mr. Outlaw called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
2. SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF REQUIRED
No alternate was seated.
3. HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Residents who choose to watch the meeting via live stream, but who would like to participate in Hearing of Residents, should email their
comments to the Planning Division, at planning @schertz.com by 5:OOp.m. on Tuesday, March 8,202Z so that the Planning Division may rea.:°
the public comments into the record under the hearing of residents. In the body of the email please include your name, your address, phone
number, agenda item number if applicable or subject of discussion, and ,your comments.
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the Planning and Zoning Commission. Each person should fill out
the Speaker's register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than three (3) minutes. Discussion by
the Commission of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of speck factual information given in response to
any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The
presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to
speak in the order they have registered.
There were no residents who spoke.
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Minutes for the February 23, 2022, Regular Meeting.
Motioned by Commissioner Jimmy Odom to approve, seconded by Commissioner
Gordon Rae
Vote: 6 - 0 Passed
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing related to zone change requests and replats within this
agenda. The public hearing will be opened to receive a report from staff, the applicant the adjoining property owners affected
by the applicant's request and any other interested persons. Upon completion, the public hearing will be closed. The
Commission will discuss and consider the application, and may request additional information from staff or the applicant, if
required. After deliberation, the Commission is asked to consider and act upon the following requests and make a
recommendation to the City Council if necessary.
A. SUP2021 -001 Hold a public hearing, consider and make a recommendation on a request
for a Specific Use Permit to allow a convenience store with gas pumps on approximately
2.5 acres of land, more specifically described as the northwest corner of IH -35 and Cibolo
Valley Drive, also known as Guadalupe County Property Identification Number 62840, City
of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas.
Mrs. Harrison and the applicant provided a presentation.
Mr. Outlaw opened the public hearing at 6:11 P.M.
No one spoke.
Mr. Outlaw closed the public hearing at 6:12 P.M.
There was a discussion on:
• Food preparation
• Points of Access
• Conceptual plan
• Roadway and public improvement
• Clarification on current zoning
Motioned by Commissioner Jimmy Odom to recommend approval to the City Council,
seconded by Commissioner Gordon Rae
Vote: 6 - 0 Passed
Motioned by Vice Chairman Ernie Evans to retract first vote and amend the
previous recommendation, seconded by Commissioner Judy Goldick
Vote: 6 - 0 Passed
Motioned by Commissioner Jimmy Odom to recommend approval with conditions to the
City Council, seconded by Commissioner Gordon Rae
Vote: 6 - 0 Passed
B. ZC2022 -003 - Hold a public hearing to consider and make a recommendation on an
amendment to Article 9 - Site Design Standards, Section 21.9.9 Tree Preservation and
Mitigation, to cap the maximum required tree mitigation.
Mr. James provided a presentation.
Mr. Outlaw opened the public hearing at 6:22 P.M.
No one spoke.
Mr. Outlaw closed the public hearing at 6:23 P.M.
There was a discussion on:
• Determining the canopy of the cluster of trees
• Tree mitigation per acreage
• Clarification on the Section 21.9.9 ordinance
• Subcommittee discussion on small development
• Waivers
Motioned by Commissioner Jimmy Odom to recommended approval, seconded by
Commissioner Judy Goldick
Vote: 5 - 1 Passed
NAY: Vice Chairman Ernie Evans
6. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda
There were no requests by commissioners.
B. Announcements by Commissioners
e City and community events attended and to be attended
*Continuing education events attended and to be attended
There were announcements by commissioner Mr. Outlaw.
C. Announcements by City Staff.
e City and community events attended and to be attended.
There were announcements by Mrs. Harrison.
7. INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
PACKETS- NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
A. Current Projects and City Council Status Update
8. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
Chairman Mr. Outlaw adjourned the regular meeting at 6:50 P M
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission