05-10-2006PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
May 10, 2006
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on May 10, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
David Richmond, Chairman
Keith Van Dine, Secretary
Roberta Tutschke
Gary Wallace
Tony Wilenchik, City Council Liaison
William Sommers
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Kevin Grant
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
CITY STAFF
Leonard Truitt, Interim Planning Director
Misty Nichols, Planning Technician
Jonette Ellis, Planner 1
OTHERS PRESENT
Larry Douglass, Douglass Signs
Henry Christopher, Schertz Venture
Bob Ellingson, CEC Engineers
Keith Sanders, A-OK Mini-Storage
Garret Bonn, C. Faulkner Engineers
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
2. Citizen Comments
There was no one to speak.
3. PESENTATION:
Presentation of the Comprehensive Economic Development Plan to the Planning and Zoning
Commission by Amy Madison, Executive Director of the Schertz Economic Development Commission.
Ms. Madison explained the Comprehensive Economic Development Plan with a detailed power point
presentation. She explained that it is now time to revise the Comprehensive Land Plan and incorporate some of
the aspects of the Comprehensive Economic Development Plan.
Mr. Richmond thanked Ms. Madison for the information, and he agreed that the Comprehensive Land Plan is
another of many items that need to be reviewed and updated.
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. PC2006-036
Consider and act upon a request for a preliminary plat of Riata Subdivision, Unit 1-5. The 147.44±
acre tract contains 642 single-family lots and is generally located between IH 35 and Old Wiederstein
Road. The property is zoned Residential District-7 (R-7).
Applicant: Riata Land, Ltd.
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B. PC2006-035
Consider and act upon a request for final plat of FM-3009 Retail Subdivision. The 6.869E acre tract
is generally located at the northeast corner of FM-3009 and Four Oaks Lane. The property is zoned
Manufacturing-Light (M-1)
Applicant: Cencor Acquisitions Company
C. PC2006-028
Consider and act upon a request for final plat of Schertz Animal Clinic Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 20.
The 1.58± acre tract is located on the south side of FM 78, 250-feet east of FM-3009. The property is
zoned General Business District (GB).
Applicant: AA Builders, Inc.
D. PC2006-027
Consider and act upon a request for a preliminary plat of Fairway Ridge Subdivision, Unit 2. The
14.911E acre tract consists of 63 residential lots generally located at the northeast corner of FM-1103
and Chelsea Drive. The property is zoned Residential-7 (R-7).
Applicant: Sandoval /JMLG Holdings, Ltd.
There being no comments regarding the Consent Agenda, Mr. Sommers moved to approve Consent Agenda
Items 4A through 4D. Mr. Van Dine seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. Staff comments,
attached herewith and made part of these minutes, include a recommendation of approval.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. PC2006-031
Hold a public hearing and consider and act upon a replat of the Schertz Forest Subdivision, Unit 2.
The 64.920-acre tract is generally located at the southeast corner of Ware Seguin Road and FM 1518.
The property is zoned ResidentiaUAgriculture (R-A).
Applicant: Schertz Forest Venture
Ms. Ellis reviewed staff comments, attached herewith and made part of these minutes, which include a
recommendation of approval.
Fifteen notices were sent and there were no responses returned.
There was no one to speak on the agenda item. Chairman Richmond closed the public hearing.
Mr. Van Dine was concerned about the removal of the access to FM-1518.
Mr. Christopher stated that is was not necessary to provide an access onto FM-1518 now that there is no part of
the property being developed commercial.
Ms. Ellis explained that the applicant is dedicating 26-feet of right-of--way on Ware Seguin Road and explained
that there are only 16 additional residential lots that will be loading onto Ware Seguin Road. The additional
impact is minor.
Following review and discussion Mr. Sommers moved to approve this item; Mr. Wallace seconded the motion.
Vote Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Sommers, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Richmond, Vote Nay: Mr. Van Dine. Motion carried.
B. PC2006-037
Hold a public hearing and consider and act upon a replat of the Sanders Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 2 and
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establish the Sanders Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 2R. The 12.386± acre tract is generally located at the
northeast corner of FM 3009 and FM 78. The property is zoned General Business (GB).
Applicant: A-OK Mini and RV Storage
Ms. Ellis reviewed staff comments, attached herewith and made part of these minutes, which include a
recommendation of approval.
Five notices were sent and there were no responses returned.
Following review and discussion Mr. Wallace moved to approve this item; Mr. Van Dine seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
A. PC2006-030
Consider and act upon a request for an amended master plan of Schertz Forest, Units 2 and 3. The
168.328± acre tract is generally located at the southwest corner of FM 1518 and Ware Seguin Road
and contains 73 single family lots. The property is zoned ResidentiaUAgriculture (R-A).
Applicant: Schertz Forest Venture
Ms. Ellis reviewed staff comments, attached herewith and made part of these minutes, which include a
recommendation of approval.
Ms. Ellis also noted that there is a correction on the staff report. There are a total of 24 addition residential lots
rather than 16.
Following review and discussion Mr. Wallace moved to approve this item; Mr. Sommers seconded the
motion. Vote Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Sommers, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Richmond, Vote Nay: Mr. Van Dine.
Motion carried.
B. PC2006-038
Consider and act upon a request for a site plan of the Sanders Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 2R (aka A-
OK Mini and RV Storage). The tract is generally located at the northeast corner of FM 3009 and
FM 78 and contains 52,500 square feet of warehousing units. The property is zoned General
Business (GB).
Applicant: A-OK Mini and RV Storage.
Ms. Ellis reviewed staff comments, attached herewith and made part of these minutes, which include a
recommendation of approval.
Following review and discussion Mr. Wallace moved to approve this item, Mr. Sommers seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
C. PC2006-034
Consider and act upon a site plan request for Chase Bank, (Block 1, Lot 3, FM 3009 Subdivision).
The tract is generally located at the northeast corner of FM-3009 and Four Oaks Lane. The
property is zoned Manufacturing-Light (M-1)
Applicant: JP Morgan, Chase Bank
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments, attached herewith and made part of these minutes, which include a
recommendation of approval.
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Following review and discussion Mr. Van Dine moved to approve this item, Ms. Tutschke seconded the
motion. Vote Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Van Dine, Mr. Richmond, and Mr. Wallace. Vote Nay: None.
Abstained: Mr. Sommers. Motion carried.
D. ZC2006-006
Consider and act upon amending the City of Schertz Unified Development Code, Article IX (Sign
Standards). (This item was tabled at the April 26, 2006 meeting)
Applicant: City of Schertz.
Mr. Sommers moved to remove this item from the table. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Vote unanimous.
7.
7.
Mr. Truitt reviewed staff comments, attached herewith and made part of these minutes, which include a
recommendation of approval.
Following review and discussion Mr. Sommers moved to forward this item with a recommendation of approval
to City Council. Mr. Van Dine seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. City Council
Mr. Wilenchik reviewed the City Council meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission.
B. Director's Report
Mr. Truitt mentioned that Maske Loop will be straightened within the Mesa Oaks 2 Subdivision and the portion
within the Ackermann Ridge Subdivision will be abandoned.
C. Planning Commissioner Comments
Mr. Richmond: Should consider zoning enough property to accommodate the light rail concept and
surrounding businesses.
Mr. Van Dine: Would like the see the streets south of town to be upgraded.
Mr. Wallace: Should look at the success of the rapid rail concept in Dallas and follow their guidelines for future
planning.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:53 P.M.
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