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11-14-2007 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES November 14, 2007 The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on November 14, 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 Cedric Edwards Ken Greenwald 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 Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Specialist Leonard Truitt, Director of Development Services COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Brian Crowell, Halff and Associates Mark Johnson, Bury & Partners Joe Dominguez, JFD Investments Eddie McNew, Ford Engineering Harry Jewett, Harry Jewett and Associates Brian Gray, H/G Development Services Shane Walsh, BakerCorp Gary Harkerod, H/G Development Services Prashant Patel, La Quinta 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M. 2. RECOGNITION OF NEWLY APPOINTED AND RETURNING COMMISSIONERS. Mr. Richmond welcomed the newly appointed planning and zoning commissioner, Cedric Edwards, and the two reappointed incumbents, Gary Wallace and David Richmond. 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS No citizen comment. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Consider and act upon the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes for October 24, 2007. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission November 14,2007 Page I of I B. PC2007-104 Consider and act upon a request for approval of a Revised Final Plat for Lots 1-78, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2 The Estates at Wilson's Preserve. Containing 24.490:!:-acres of land being 72 single- family lots located on Live Oak Road, one-half (1/2) mile north/east of Schertz Parkway. The property is zoned Residential-l District (R-l). Following reading of the agenda items, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve Consent Agenda items 4A, 4B. Mr. Sommers seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. PC2007-079 Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for approval of a replat of a portion of Lot 16, Block 1, of the Tri-County Business and Industrial Park, Unit 2 establishing Lot 21, Block 1, Tri- County Business and Industrial Park, Unit 2 consisting of a 5.825:t acre tract of land located at the southwest corner of FM 3009 and Campus Drive. Public hearing opened at 6:36 pm. Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present. Public hearing closed at 6:36 pm. After a short discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the item. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. B. SUP2007-007 Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Lot 1, Block 1, in the Texas Tack and Trailer Subdivision. The purpose of this SUP is to authorize a new and unlisted use in accordance with Unified Development Code, Article IV, Permitted Uses, Section 4. The proposed use is for a heavy equipment rental and sales establishment in the General Business District (GB). The 5.00:!: acres is located at 22345 IH-35 North. Public hearing opened at 6:38 pm. Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments and advised the commission that the applicant was present. Shane Walsh, 3020 Old Ranch Parkway, Seal Beach, CA, presented handouts to commissioners and made a short presentation on the history of the company and equipment. Jerry Hansman, neighboring landowner, stated there are problems with the sewer, and he is not in favor of the proj ect. Leonard Truitt, Code Enforcement Officer with The City of Schertz, explained the issues of the previous tenant (Texas Tack and Trailer). The business was closed down because of septic problems. Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Specialist with The City of Schertz, supports this project and stated it will bring diversity and customers to the city as well as increase the tax base. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel, questioned the weight of the equipment and the stability of the concrete. Mr. Walsh explained that there is very little concrete on the property. Public hearing closed at 6:51 pm. Mr. Sommers asked staff if a condition could be placed on a SUP. Staff confirmed yes. There was a short discussion between commissioners and the applicant. Mr. Sommers moved to recommend approval to the City Council conditioned upon the installation of a water detention system which will not allow any effluent or discharge onto the property of any adjacent landowners, and that such system be a continuing condition of maintenance of the SUP. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission November 14, 2007 Page 2 of2 6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION A. PC2007-078 Consider and act upon a request for site plan of Lot 12, Block 2 of the Schertz Industrial Park Subdivision. Containing 1.09:!: acres of land located 325 feet east ofFM-3009. The property is zoned Manufacturing District-Light (M-l). Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments. Mr. Sommers moved to approve the item. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. B. PC2007-083 Consider and act upon a request for approval of a site plan of Lot 21, Block 1 of the Tri-County Business and Industrial Park, Unit 2. Containing 5.825:!: acres of land located at the southwest corner ofFM 3009 and Campus Drive. The property is zoned General Business-2 (GB-2). Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments. Mr. Wallace moved to approve the item. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried. C. PC2007-094 Consider and act upon a request for approval of a site plan for the HEB SA #26 Car Wash. The 19.536:!: acre tract is located at the southeast corner of IH 35 and FM 3009. The property is zoned General Business (GB). Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments. Mark Johnson, Bury & Partners, gave a presentation. After a mainly short discussion about safety issues in the HEB parking lot, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the item. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Abstaining: Mr. Sommers. Voting Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Greenwald, Mr. Evans, Mr. Wallace, and Mr. Edwards. Voting Nay: Mr. Richmond. Motion carried. D. PC2007-066 Consider and act upon a request for approval of the Site Plan of Lot 6, Block 1, La Quinta Inn Schertz Subdivision. Containing 3.233:!: acres of land generally located 549 feet east of FM 3009 on Four Oaks Lane. The property is zoned Manufacture District - Light (M-l). Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments. Mr. Patel confirmed the number of guest rooms. Mr. Sommers requested that the minutes reflect that La Quinta will not request an off-premise pole sign. After a short discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to approve the item. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote Unanimous. Motion carried. 7. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION A. City Council Mr. Carpenter welcomed the newly appointed commissioner and two incumbents. He stated that the Council voted unanimously to join the commuter rail commission on a year-by-year basis at a cost of approximately $50,000 per year to be paid with Economic Development funds. He recommended that the Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission November 14,2007 Page 3 of3 commission take a look at the charter that governs the commission as a reminder of the rules. B. Director's Report Mr. Rhodes updated the commission on the south zone map meeting on the 28th of November. He stated that the UDC is progressing and portions are ready for review. Mr. Truitt updated the commission on the sign ordinance. C. Planning Commissioner Comments Commissioners provided update information for the notification list as follows: Ms. Tutschke: Gave her corrected address. Mr. Sommers: Stated he thought the AP A Conference was one of the best he has attended, and wanted to thank the Council and staff for making attendance possible. Mr. Greenwald: Gave his updated email address and cell phone number. He stated his concerns with the light rail system. Mr. Evans: Gave his updated email address. Mr. Wallace: Stated that he does not have a fax number. He stated that he enjoyed the AP A conference, and it was very informative. Mr. Edwards: Thanked the commission for having him there. He updated his fax number and email address. Mr. Richmond: Stated that Mr. Wallace's term expiration date needed to be updated. He spoke about the idea of a Schertz town center. 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. , fONYJ vie ~~ Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission JlLWcl)4 Recording Secretary, City of Schertz Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission November 14,2007 Page 4 of 4