09-26-2007
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
September 26, 2007
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on September 26, 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
Ken Greenwald
Clovis Haddock
Roberta Tutschke
William Sommers
Gary Wallace
Michael Carpenter, City Council Liaison
CITY STAFF
Thomas Rhodes, Mitchell Planning Group
Misty Nichols, Planner II
Chris Gabbard, Planner I
Lesa Wood, Recording Secretary
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Harry Jewett, Harry Jewett and Associates
Sherman Faulkner, Buffalo Flats
Steven Granado, Carter and Burgess
Bob Ellingson, CEC Engineering
Henry Christopher, LLC Ventures
Prashant Patel, La Quinta Inn
J esse Cantu, CEC Engineers
Peggy Larson, Stars Dance Studio
Larry Aiken, Burkett Live Oak Limited
Chad LeBlanc, Don McCrary and Associates
Don McCrary, Don McCrary and Associates
Natasha Ulrich, Carter and Burgess
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:32 P.M.
2.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
No citizen comments.
3.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mr. Evans requested item 3C be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion.
A. Consider and act upon the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes for:
June 27,2007 July 25,2007 August 8, 2007 August 22,2007
B. PC2007-089
Consider and act upon a request for a revised final plat of Enterprise Industrial Park consisting of
127.546 :t acres of land generally located at the intersection of Associate Drive and Lookout Road.
The property is zoned Manufacturing District -Light (M -1 )
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D. PC2007-075
Consider and act upon a request for final plat of Verde Enterprise Business Park Unit 9 consisting of
1.3959+ acres of land generally located approximately one-eighth mile south of Tri-County Parkway
on IH-35.
E. PC2007-068
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of Lot 76, Block 1 of Riata Subdivision,
Unit 3 consisting of 0.786+ acres of land located at the northeast comer of Fairlawn Avenue and
Mineral Springs. The property is zoned Single-Family Residential-7 (R-7)
F. PC2007-070
Consider and act upon a request for approval of the final plat of Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, La Quinta Inn
Schertz Subdivision consisting 00.233:1: acres ofland generally located 549 feet east ofFM 3009 on
Four Oaks Lane. The property is zoned Manufacture District - Light (M-l).
Following reading of the agenda items, Mr. Sommers moved to approve Consent Agenda items 3A, 3B, 3D,
3E, and 3F. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous with Mr. Greenwald abstaining from
the July 25, 2007 minutes, Mr. Richmond abstaining from the August 8, 2007 minutes and Mr. Evans
abstaining from the August 22, 2007 minutes. Motion carried.
C. PC2007-074
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of Schertz Forest Unit 3 consisting of
102.7+ acres of land containing 45 single-family residential lots, generally located at the southwest
corner ofFM-1518 and Ware-Seguin Road. The property is zoned Residential! Agricultural (RIA).
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments.
After a short discussion on the existing master plan, Mr. Wallace moved to approve Consent Agenda item
3C. Mr. Haddock seconded the motion. V oting Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Sommers, Mr. Greenwald, Mr.
Wallace, Mr. Haddock, Mr. Richmond. Voting Nay: Mr. Evans. Motion carried.
4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
PC2007-073
Hold a public hearing consider, and act upon a request for a replat of Lot 51, Block 26 establishing
Lots 52-56, Block 26 of Fairhaven Subdivision Unit 2 (formerly known as The Ridge at Scenic Hills)
consisting of 8.83:1: acres of land generally located north of the intersection Smokey Platte and
Columbia. The property is zoned Pre-Development (PD) District.
Public hearing opened at 6:43 pm.
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present.
Public hearing closed at 6:44 pm.
After a short discussion on the green space area, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the item. Mr. Wallace
seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
B. ZC2007-011
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request to rezone 42.00 :I: acres from General Business
District-2 (GB-2) and Single-Family Residential-2 (R-2) to General Business District (GB).
Public hearing opened at 6:46 pm.
Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments and advised the commission the applicant was present.
Mr. Jewett, representing San Antonio Metropolitan Youth Soccer League, stated that this is a continuation of
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the project that has been put together on the other side of Maske Road.
Mr. Brockman questioned the partially built structure on the property.
Mr. Jewett stated that the structure was started before the new buyer purchased the property.
Gail Hyatt, adjoining property owner, questioned the plans for this property.
Mr. Richmond advised the audience that this hearing is for the zoning of the property only and anyone with
additional questions could meet with Mr. Jewett.
Public hearing closed at 6:53 pm.
Mr. Evans asked if this rezoning would have a negative effect on the dedication of right of way on Maske Rd.
Ms. Gabbard stated that right-of-way issues will be addressed at the time of platting.
Mr. Sommers questioned the zoning of Gail Hyatt's property.
Ms. Nichols stated that it is zoned at GB-2 as a part of the overall zoning map.
Mr. Wallace questioned who the buyers of the property are?
Mr. Jewett stated that an investment group in Mexico City is buying the property.
After a discussion, Mr. Greenwald moved to recommend approval to the City Council. Ms. Tutschke
seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
5.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A.
PC2007-077
Consider and act upon a request for preliminary plat of the Mesa Oaks III Subdivision consisting of
17.952:1: acres of land containing 69 residential lots generally located at the intersection of Maske
Road and Live Oak Road. The property is zoned Residential-7 (R-7).
The Applicant withdrew this item for individual consideration.
B. PC2007-090
Consider and act upon a request for a revised site plan of Enterprise Industrial Park consisting of
125.59:1: acres ofland generally located at the intersection of Associate Drive and Lookout Road. The
property is zoned Manufacturing District-Light (M-I).
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present.
After a short discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the item. Mr. Haddock seconded the motion. Vote
unanimous. Motion carried.
C. PC2007-0n
Consider and act upon a request for site plan of the Schertz Industrial Park Block 1, Lot 6 consisting of
0.746:f:-acres ofland located on Bell North Drive. The property is zoned Manufacturing District-Light
(M-l).
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments.
After a short discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the item. Mr. Haddock seconded the motion. Vote
unanimous. Motion carried.
D. PC2007-069
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a site plan of Lot 76, Block 1 of Riata Subdivision,
Unit 3 consisting of 0.786+ acres ofland located at the northeast corner of Fairlawn Avenue and
Mineral Springs. The property is zoned Single-Family Residential-7 (R-7)
Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant had no representative
present. After a short discussion on the ingress/egress, parking and fence, Mr. Sommers moved to postpone
the item until the October 10, 2007 meeting. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote unanimous.
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Motion carried.
E. PC2007-071
Consider and act upon a request for approval of the preliminary plat of Lot I, Block I, Schertz Public
Library Subdivision consisting of 11.77+ acres of land located at the northeast comer of Schertz
Parkway and Elbel Road.
Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments.
After a short discussion on the FEMA flood plan, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the item. Mr. Sommers
seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
F. PC2007-085
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a revised site plan of Lot 1, Block 1 of the Buffalo
Flats Subdivision. This 1.013:1: acre tract is located on Borgfeld Road approximately 1,275 feet east
ofFM 3009. The property is zoned Neighborhood Services District (NS).
Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present.
After a short discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to approve the item. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion.
V ote unanimous. Motion carried.
6. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. City Council
Mr. Carpenter stated that the Council unanimously upheld the Planning and Zoning commission decision
to deny rezoning the Dietz property at FM 3009 and Live Oak Rd. He advised the commission that he
will not be present at the October lOth meeting and would seek a stand in for that meeting.
B. Director's Report
Mr. Rhodes stated that Council approved the zoning map and the revised copies are being prepared.
C. Planning Commissioner Comments
Ms. Tutschke:
No comments.
Mr. Sommers:
Stated that he appreciated the Council's support of the commission's decision. He spoke of his
attendance at the BOA meeting and various issues from the meeting.
Mr. Greenwald:
He briefed the commission on the CCMA board meeting.
Mr. Wallace:
No comments.
Mr. Haddock:
No comments.
Mr. Richmond:
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Stated that he requested two discussion items be placed on the agenda as follows:
1) Discussion regarding proposed transit rail station on FM 3009.
Mr. Richmond stated that he would like to see this discussion item on the City Council agenda
and have a joint discussion to include Economic Development.
Mr. Evans is all for the rail station. He stated that the city needs to take action and set aside an
area for participation.
Mr. Greenwald agreed and stated that the city needs to be proactive and get something together to
purchase land.
Mr. Wallace stated he likes the concept used in the Dallas area with a station and a town center.
He feels the City of Schertz needs a concept.
Mr. Richmond asked for further discussion with City Council and Economic Development, and
requested this item be on the October 30,2007 joint session agenda.
2) Discussion regarding Digital Signs.
The commission had a short discussion on the subject of digital signs, and believes the current
Schertz Sign Ordinance adequately addresses the issue.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:06 P.M.
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