10-08-2008
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
October 8, 2008
'-' The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on October 8, 2008 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
Cedric Edwards
Roberta Tutschke
William Sommers
Gary Wallace
CITY STAFF
Karen Mitchell, Mitchell Planning Group
Misty Nichols, Senior Planner
Lesa Wood, Planning Technician
Ruben Barrera, Bracewell & Giuliani
David Harris, Assistant City Manager
Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Specialists
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Charles Pope, Charles William Pope & Associates
Justin Shippey, MBC Engineers
Talley Williams, Drenner Golden
Justin Shippey, MBC Engineers
1.
CALL TO ORDERlROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M.
2.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
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No citizen comments.
3.
RECOGNITION OF REAPPOINTED COMMISSIONERS.
A. Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Richmond recognized all the reappointed Commissioners.
Mr. Sommers moved to elect Mr. Richmond, Chainnan and Mr. Evans, Vice-Chairman. Ms. Tutschke
seconded. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
4.
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION:
A.
Presentation and discussion regarding the Community Facilities agreement between The City of
Schertz, Pulte and KB Homes related to parkland dedication.
Presentation was withdrawn.
5.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A.
Consider and act upon the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes for September 24,2008.
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October 8, 2008
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Following the reading of the agenda item, Mr. Sommers moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr.
Greenwald seconded the motion. Abstaining: Mr. Wallace, Mr. Richmond. Vote Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr.
Sommers, Mr. Greenwald, Mr. Evans, Mr. Edwards. Motion carried.
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6.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A.
SUP2008-031A- Self Storage Facility- Specific Use Permit
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for a Specific Use Permit of 2.82+ acres of
land being Lot 6, Block 1 of the Hubertus Retail Subdivision to allow the use of a Self-Storage
Service Facility in the General Business District (GB) located at the southwest intersection of IH-35
North and FM-1103.
Public hearing was opened at 6:41 pm.
Ms. Mitchell gave a short presentation.
Ms. Williams, Drenner Golden, gave a short presentation.
Mr. Richmond recognized the following:
. Robert Brockman expressed concerns about traffic flow.
Public hearing closed at 7:03 pm.
Mr. Edwards questioned doors, paint colors, building and fencing.
Mr. Pope clarified doors, paint colors, building and fencing.
Mr. Sommers suggested a berm along the wrought iron fence as a courtesy to the neighbors.
Mr. Wallace asked if there would be an on-site manager.
Mr. Williams stated no.
Mr. Wallace questioned tree preservation.
Ms. Nichols stated that 2 trees were being saved.
Mr. Sommers questioned signage.
Ms. Williams stated that there will be a multi-tenant sign.
There was discussion between the Commission, applicant and staff on the future Right-of-Way and its effects -.J
on the fire hydrant, dumpster and parking.
Mr. Evans moved to forward a recommendation for approval to the City Council with the following
conditions:
I. Provide wrought iron fencing where no building abuts property line.
2. Provide living landscape screen and/or berm in areas that abut outside perimeter to provide
concealment.
3. Restrict hours of operation to 6AM to IOPM
4. No rotating sign allowed and add a note to site plan that states, "Signage will comply with current
UDC at time of application for sign building permit."
5. Provide a note on the site plan that states "that an emergency exit will be provided (by property
owner) when the future right-of-way is constructed at the south of the property".
6. Remove the 13 parking spaces as identified in the "Future Right-of-Way Reservation" and add
landscaping in this area.
7. No uncovered storage to include vehicles.
Mr. Sommers seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
7.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A.
PC2008-031A Hubertus Retail-Site Plan
Consider and act upon a request for a Site Plan of 2.82+ acres of land being Lot 6, Block 1 of the
Hubertus Retail Subdivision for a Self-Storage Facility, located at the southwest intersection of IH-35
North and FM-11 03. The property is zoned General Business District (GB).
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Mr. Evans moved to approve the item with the following conditions.
1. Provide wrought iron fencing where no building abuts property line.
2. Provide living landscape screen and/or berm in areas that abut outside perimeter to provide
concealment.
3. Restrict hours of operation 6AM to lOPM
4. No rotating sign allowed and add a note to site plan that states, "Signage will comply with current
UDC at time of application for sign building permit."
5. Provide a note on the site plan that states "that an emergency exit will be provided (by property
owner) when the future right-of-way is constructed at the south of the property".
6. Remove the 13 parking spaces as identified in the "Future Right-of-Way Reservation" and add
landscaping in this area.
7. Any vehicle storage will be restricted to Building E.
Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
8.
ITEMS BY COUNCIL, COMMISSION AND STAFF
A. City Council Comments
No comments.
B. Planning Staff Comments
Karen Mitchell advised the Commission that the UDC is being reformatted to make it user friendly, will
be reviewed by the initial stakeholders, and brought back through the Commission for recommendation.
C. Planning Commissioner Comments
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Ms. Tutschke:
No comments.
Mr. Sommers:
Asked Ruben Barrera if he would be at the meetings?
Mr. Barrera stated "if you want me, yes sir".
Mr. Greenwald:
No comments.
Mr. Evans:
Questioned construction and submittal of application on the last lot on Windy Meadows Dr.
Ms. Nichols advised the Commission that there has been no application submitted and the owners have
stopped the work.
Mr. Wallace:
No comments.
Mr. Edwards:
Stated that it is a real pleasure to serve with all the Commission and thanked Mr. Barrera.
Mr. Richmond:
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Thanked Mr. Barrera for his attendance.
9.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
Th~ meeting adjourned at 8:04 P.M.
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Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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