02-25-2009
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
February 25, 2009
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on February 25, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
David Richmond, Chairman
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
Roberta Tutschke
Ken Greenwald
Gary Wallace
Cedric Edwards
CITY STAFF
Lesa Wood, Planner I
Karen Mitchell, Interim Director of Development Services
Larry Dublin, City Engineer
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
William Sommers
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Chad LeBlanc, Professional Engineering
Ian Cude, Cude Engineering
Vidal Garcia III, VGarcia3 Incorporated
Mark Hill, Ford Engineering
Mike Sepeda, ADA Consulting Group, Inc.
Rick Algea, The Wash Tub
Matt Vizza, Vizza Wash, Inc.
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M.
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2.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Mr. Brockman stated that while attending a City Council meeting he passed on Mr. Sommers concerns to the
City Council about Sexually Oriented Businesses.
3.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A.
Consider and act upon the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes for February 11,2009.
B.
PC2006-130-Fairway Ridge Unit 3
Consider and act upon a request for approval for a time extension for the final plat of Fairway Ridge
Unit 3. The 15.194:1: acre tract consists of 54 residential lots generally located at the northeast corner
ofFM-1103 and Chelsea Drive. The property is zoned Residential-7 District (R-7).
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PC2006-131-Fairway Ridge Unit 4
Consider and act upon a request for approval for a time extension for the final plat of Fairway Ridge
Unit 4. The 17.625:1: acre tract consists of 72 residential lots generally located at the northeast corner
ofFM-1103 and Chelsea Drive. The property is zoned Residential-7 District (R-7).
Mr. Richmond made a comment to the applicant in regards to items Band C. He stated that there is only one
extension granted and that the extension could be up to 6 months. There was a short discussion between
Commissioners on the time extension and the date of May 26, 2009 in the staff report. The applicant was
advised that the extension was until May 26,2009.
Following the reading of the Consent Agenda item, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
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Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING:
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No public hearings.
5.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A.
PC2009-001 The Wash Tub - Schertz - Site Plan
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a site plan of Lot 2, Block 2, 3009 Horizon
Subdivision, for a full service car wash. The property consists of 1.189:t acres of land located on FM
3009 approximately 278 feet north of Triton Drive, commonly known as 6011 FM 3009. This
property is zoned General Business District-2 (GB-2).
Ms. Wood and Ms. Mitchell reviewed staff comments.
Ms. Mitchell advised the Commission that staff had concerns regarding the building blending into the
surrounding existing buildings, and answered the Commission's questions regarding the design specifications
of the site.
Mr. Richmond recognized the following:
. Matt Vizza, owner of the Wash Tub, addressed the Commission about issues concerning the
aesthetics of the site and landscaping options, stating advantages of having the Wash Tub in Schertz
and stating concerns about the length of the process and monetary issues involved with the site.
There was discussion between the Commission, staff and the applicant regarding the aesthetic quality of the
site as it relates to surrounding businesses, such as metal siding, vine latticework and landscaping.
After discussion, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the item as presented except that the northeast elevation
will be stone veneer all the way to the top of the roof, and all other areas will be as presented. Mr. Wallace
seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Greenwald, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Edwards, and Mr.
Richmond. Voting Nay: Mr. Evans. Motion carried.
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B. PC2008-045 Pet's Barn Store 11 - Site Plan
Consider and act upon a request for a site plan of Lot 43, Block 1, Horseshoe Oaks - Unit 1
Subdivision consisting of 1.159:t acres of land located on the west side of FM 3009, approximately
286 feet northeast of Woodland Oaks Drive, commonly known as 2765 FM 3009. This property is
zoned Neighborhood Services (NS).
Ms. Wood and Ms. Mitchell reviewed staff comments regarding the Pet's Barn store specification.
Ms. Mitchell addressed issues with the property regarding drive approaches and tree preservation.
There was discussion between the Commission, Staff and the applicant regarding tree preservation, inner
circulation within the lot, access by delivery vehicles, and safety.
Mr. Richmond suggested postponement of the action item to the next meeting on March 11, 2009, to allow
City staff to receive and make suggestions on alternatives to removing heritage trees on the property, and also
for access alternatives to the site.
Mr. Garcia proposed that the Commission allow construction to begin on the site building, but wait until the
next meeting to take action on the tree preservation and parking issues.
After the discussion, Mr. Greenwald moved to postpone the item to the next meeting. Mr. Wallace seconded
the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
6.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION ONLY
No items for discussion.
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7.
REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
A discussion on sexually oriented business placed on the next agenda.
B. Requests by Commissioners to Staff for information.
No requests.
C. Announcements by Commissioners
. City and community events attended and to be attended
. Liaison Assignments
. Continuing educations events attended and to be attended
No comments.
D. Announcements by City Staff
. Update on the Unified Development Code (Karen Mitchell)
. City and community events attended and to be attended
Ms. Mitchell advised the Commission that the Unified Development Code was adopted by City Council
on February 24, 2009 and is in effect.
Mr. Richmond thanked Ms. Mitchell for all her hard work.
Ms. Wood reminded the Commission of the Wilenchik's Walk for Life on March ih.
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8.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 8: I 9 P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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