04-11-2007
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
April 11, 2007
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on April 11, 2007 at 6:30 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
William Sommers
Roberta Tutschke
Ken Greenwald
Michael Carpenter, City Council Liaison (arrived 6:40 pm)
CITY STAFF
Leonard Truitt, Development Services Director
Misty Nichols, Planner II
Chris Gabbard, Planner I
Lesa Wood, Inspection Clerk
Steve White, Interim Economic Development Director
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Gary Wallace - Medical
Clovis Haddock - Medical
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Arnold Schultz, MBC
Roger Gunderham, MBC
Harry Jewett, Harry Jewett & Associates
Jason Hubbard, CDS Muery Services
Billy Classen, Carter & Burgess, Inc.
Steven Ecklund
Chad LaBlanc, Don McCrary & Associates
Steven Granado, Carter & Burgess, Inc.
Henry Christopher, Schertz Forest Venture
Mark Oppelt, OCO Architects, Inc.
Wade Hawkins, SCUCISD
Wade McGinnis, Barshop Oles
Susie Haigwood
Bill Vandenbosch, Barshop Oles
1.
CALL TO ORDERfROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:32 P.M.
2.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mr. Don Schaezler, 19349 Old Weiderstein Rd., spoke to the commission on the proposed Riata Elementary
School. Mr. Schaezler raised many concerns with the notification process, environmental impact, traffic and
drainage.
Ms. Susan Schaezler, 19349 Old Weiderstein Rd., also spoke to the commission on the proposed Riata
Elementary School. Ms. Schaezler raised many concerns with entrance, exit, safety, flooding and bus
passage of the property. Ms. Schaezler requested an impact study.
3.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mr. Sommers requested item 3F be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion.
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A. PC2007-027
Consider and act upon a request for final plat of The Settlement at Sedona Unit 1 A. The 11.16::1: acre
tract is generally located approximately one mile north of Ware Seguin Road. The property is zoned
Planned Unit Development (PUD).
Owner / Applicant: Schertz 1518 Ltd., Larry Aiken
Representative: Vickrey & Associates, Inc., Kara Heasley
B. PC2007-028
Consider and act upon a request for final plat of Verde Enterprise Business Park, Unit 6, (formally
Mid-Cities Business Park). The 35.409:J: acre tract is located approximately 700-feet south of Tri-
County Parkway on IH-35. The property is zoned Planned Unit Development District (PUD)
Owner/Applicant: Mid-Cities 35 Partner, Ltd.
Representative: Steven Granado, Carter & Burgess
C. PC2007-017
Consider and act upon a request for final plat of Lowes Retail. The 20.41::1: acre tract is located on the
East side of Interstate Highway 35, 1,432 feet from the intersection ofFM 3009. The property is
zoned General Business (GB).
Owner / Applicant: David Cummings, I 35 - 3009, Ltd. c/o Dorado Development Co. LLC
Representative: Fernando Saenz, Macina Bose Copeland & Associates, Inc.
D. PC2007-018
Consider and act upon a request for final plat of Fairfield Inn. The 4.313::1: acre tract is located on
Corridor Loop Road. The property is zoned General Business (GB).
Owner / Applicant: H. Wade McGinnis, Corridor Properties, Ltd.
Representative: Fernando Saenz, Macina Bose Copeland & Associates
E. PC2007-026
Consider and act upon a request for final plat of the Lack's Subdivision - Schwab Road. The 4.26::1:
acre tract is generally located at IH 35 and Schwab Road. The property is zoned Manufacture - Light
(M -1).
Owner / Applicant: Charles A. Forbes, San Antonio One Ltd. Partnership
Representative: Coy D. Armstrong, Bury & Partners
Following reading of the agenda items, Ms. Tutschke moved to approve Consent Agenda items 3A, 3B, 3C,
3D, 3E. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
F. PC2007-014
Consider and act upon a request for final plat of Riata Elementary School. The 15.251::1: acre tract of
land is generally located on the north side of Old Wiederstein Road, between Belmont Parkway and
FM 1103.
Owner/Applicant: Board of Trustees of Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD
Representative: John E. Rothe, P.E. with CDS Muery Services
Mr. Sommers recused himself from the consent agenda item. After some discussion on drainage and
location of the building, Ms. Tutschke moved to approve Consent Agenda item 3F. Mr. Evans seconded the
motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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A. ZC2007-002
Hold a public hearing, and consider and act upon a request to zone 37.029::1: acres from Pre-
Development District (PD) and Single-Family Residential-2 (R-2) to General Business (GB). The
tract is situated out of the Toribio Herrera Survey No. 68, Guadalupe County, Schertz, Texas. The
property is generally located at the southeast corner of FM 1518 and Maske Road.
Owners: Malford Ackermann and wife, Rosemarie Ackermann, Nelda L. Harborth, Hugo W.
Ackermann, Jr., and Howard A. Ackermann.
Applicant/Representative: Harry Jewett, Harry Jewett Associates
Public Hearing was opened at 6:56 pm.
Ms. Gabbard briefed the commission that seven notices were mailed with no replies.
Mr. Harry Jewett, Harry Jewett and Associates, made a 10-minute presentation on the proposed Schertz
Soccer Complex.
Mr. Michael Carpenter, 3613 Calvert St, stated that this complex would be a great thing for this community
and a regional draw.
Public Hearing closed at 7:06 pm
After some discussion on the property zoning and signage, Mr. Greenwald moved to forward to City Council
with a recommendation of approval. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
5.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A.
PC2007-009
Consider and act upon a request for site plan of the Schertz Business Park Subdivision, Lot 28 of
Block 1. The 0.578::1: acre tract is generally located 238 feet east ofFM-15l8 and Commercial Place
containing a 7,500 square foot warehouse building. The property is zoned General Business District-
(GB). (This item was postponed at the 3-28-07 meeting)
Owner: Mike Biry
Applicant/Representative: Hopson Builders, Inc., David Eben
Applicant withdrew item.
B. PC2007-025
Consider and act upon a request for preliminary plat of the Vantage at Schertz Subdivision. The
13.2l5:J: acre tract is generally located at the southwest intersection ofFM-3009 and Elbel Road.
The property is zoned Multi-Family Residential District-4 (R-4).
Owner: Paul Blackburn, Schertz 3009, Ltd.
Applicant: John Condit, AOH Vantage at Schertz, LLC.
Representative: Billy Classen, Carter & Burgess, Inc.
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present.
After discussion on traffic impact and exits from property, Ms. Tutschke moved to approve this item. Mr.
Sommers seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
C. PC2007-006
Consider and act upon a request for site plan of Verde Enterprise Business Park, Unit 6, Lot 4, Block
9 (formally Mid-Cities Business Park). The 11.759::1: acre tract is located approximately 700-feet
south of Tri-County Parkway on IH-35 at 5814 Mid Cities Pkwy. The property is zoned Planned Unit
Development (PUD).
Owner/Applicant: Mid-Cities 35 Partner, Ltd.
Representative: Steven Granado, Carter & Burgess
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Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present.
After some discussion, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve this item. Mr. Sommers seconded the motion.
V ote unanimous. Motion carried.
D. PC2007-019
Consider and act upon a revised master plan for the Schertz Forest Subdivision Unit 3. The 102.68 :J:
tract is generally located near the intersection of Ware Seguin and Pfeil Road. The property is zoned
Residential-Agriculture District (R-A).
Owner/Applicant: Henry Christopher, Schertz Forest Venture
Representative: Robert Ellingson, CEC Engineers
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments.
After discussion on the AICUZ, Mr. Sommers moved to approve this item. Ms. Tutschke seconded the
motion. Voting Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Sommers, Mr. Greenwald, Mr. Richmond. Voting Nay: Mr.
Evans. Motion carried.
E. PC2007-013
Consider and act upon a request for site plan of Riata Elementary School. The15.251::!:: acre tract
of land is generally located on the north side of Old Wiederstein Road at Fairlawn Avenue,
between Belmont Parkway and FM 1103. The property is zoned Public Use District (PUB).
Owner / Applicant: SCUCISD, Wade Hawkins
Representative: Mark Oppelt, OCO Architects, Inc.
Mr. Sommers recused himself. Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the
applicant was present.
After some discussion on traffic, storm drain, landscape and safety, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve this
item. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
F. PC2007-024
Consider and act upon a request for preliminary plat of the Haigwood Village. The .690::1: acre tract is
generally located on the northeast corner of Schertz Parkway at Savannah Drive. The property is
zoned General Business (OB).
Owner: Sceptre Homes, LLC
Applicant: Jeffrey B. Kahn
Representative: D. Scott Dye, P.E., Dye Enterprises
Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present.
After discussion on lot size, entrance and exits, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve this item. Ms. Tutschke
seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
G. PC2007-020
Consider and act upon a request for preliminary plat and two variances of the Green Valley Estates
Subdivision. The 14.78::1: acre tract is generally located two tenths of a mile east of FM 3009 on the
north side of Green Valley Road. The property is zoned Single-Family Residential- 1 (R-l).
Owner: Burkett Live Oak Limited
Applicant: Larry Aiken
Representative: Don McCrary & Associates
Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments on two variances and introduced representative Chad Le Blanc.
After some discussion on drainage and emergency access, Mr. Sommers moved to approve the
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preliminary plat with the variance for one entrance/exit. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote
unanimous. Motion carried.
H. PC2007-015
Consider and act upon a request for site plan and a variance of Fairfield Inn. The 4.313::1: acre tract is
located on Corridor Loop Road. The property is zoned General Business (GB).
Owner / Applicant: H. Wade McGinnis, Corridor Properties, Ltd.
Representative: Fernando Saenz, Macina Bose Copeland & Associates
Ms. Oabbard reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present.
Mr. Richmond stated he was pleased to see Fairfeld Inn come to this community. He commended them on the
landscape plan.
After discussion, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve this item. Ms. Sommers seconded the motion. Vote
unanimous. Motion carried.
7. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. City Council
Mr. Carpenter had no report.
B. Director's Report
No comments.
C. Planning Commissioner Comments
Ms. Tutschke:
No comments.
Mr. Sommers:
Commended Operation Homefront and the Easter baskets they provided for the troops.
Mr~JJreenwald:
Apologized for his absence from the last meeting.
Mr. Evans:
Commented that the park plan did not make the agenda.
Mr. Richmond:
No comments.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:57 P.M.
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Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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