Owner: Karen L. Dahle
Applicant: Alejandro Jimenez 

Date:	Application Submittal Type:
06/01/2023	Preliminary Plat

The applicant is proposing to preliminary plat approximately 15 acres of land establishing a 300 unit multifamily apartment complex that will consist of 8 apartment building, a Clubhouse, and a Maintenance/Laundry building. The site is currently zoned Planned Development District (PDD). The zoning ordinance number is 22-S-41 and was approved by City Council on September 14, 2022.  The Proposed development will adhere to the City's "R-4"  Apartment/Multi-family Residential District standards requirements as dictated by the Unified Development Code and PDD.
 

The property is generally located approximately 2,200 feet southeast of the intersection of Lower Seguin Road and FM 1518. The property is across FM 1518 from the intersection of Long Leaf Parkway and 1518. 

The property will have two access points, the first will be the main entrance from FM 1518 and second will be emergency access that goes from FM 1518 to the adjacent property to the east through a 26-foot wide emergency access easement.  

The applicant will be responsible for complying with the Unified Development Code (UDC), Section 21.9.9 Tree Preservation and Mitigation. The property will be removing protected and/or heritage trees and tree mitigation fees will be reviewed with the development of the site.  

The proposed FM 1518 Mulitfamily Apartments will be serviced by City of Schertz for water and sewer, Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority (CCMA) for sewer, CPS, Spectrum, and AT&T.

All public improvements required for this subdivision are required to be installed prior to recording of the final plat per UDC, Section 21.4.15., unless otherwise specified in an approved improvement agreement. 

Water: The property will be serviced by the City of Schertz through a 12inch water line and will be stubbed for future development. 

Sewer:  The property will be serviced by the City of Schertz through a 12inch sewer line. It will be treated by CCMA.

Drainage: The applicant is responsible for all drainage associated with the subject property, and for compliance with stormwater regulations. A Stormwater Management Plan has been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. 

Sidewalks: Sidewalks will be constructed along FM 1518 in accordance with the City of Schertz standards.  

Road Improvements: The subject property is adjacent to FM 1518 which is identified on the City of Schertz Master Thoroughfare Plan as a Principal Arterial, with a 120'-130' of Right of Way. Due to the property being adjacent to FM 1518 TxDot has reviewed the plat exhibit and provided a letter of no objection to the proposed plat. Included within the proposed preliminary plat is a 0.07 acre variable width Right of Way dedication along a portion of the subject property adjacent to FM 1518.

The preliminary plat is consistent with the applicable requirements, ordinances, and regulations for this property. It has been reviewed with no objections by the Engineering, Public Works, Fire, and Planning Departments.
Therefore, staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat as proposed. 

Planning Department Recommendation
X	Approve as submitted
	Approve with conditions*
	Denial

* While the Commission can impose conditions; conditions should only be imposed to meet requirements of the UDC.

The Planning and Zoning Commission is the final approval authority of the proposed preliminary plat. In considering final action on a preliminary plat, the Commission should consider the criteria within UDC, Section 21.12.8 D.