| PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING: 09/13/2023 Agenda Item 6 B |
| TO: | Planning and Zoning Commission |
| PREPARED BY: | Daisy Marquez, Senior Planner |
| CASE: | PLFP20230209 |
| SUBJECT: | PLFP20230209 - Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of the IDV Schertz Subdivision, approximately 119 acres of land, known as 22867 IH 35, Schertz, Comal County, Texas, also known as Comal County Parcel ID 75290. |
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Owner: IDV-BP Schertz, LLC
Applicant: Tyler Kozma/ Pape-Dawson Engineers, LLC
Applicant: Tyler Kozma/ Pape-Dawson Engineers, LLC
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE:
| Date: | Application Submittal Type: |
| August 25, 2023 | Final Plat |
ITEM SUMMARY:
The applicant is requesting to Final Plat approximately 119 acres of land in order to establish one lot. The subject property is currently zoned Planned Development (PDD) and Manufacturing District -Light (M-1).
GENERAL LOCATION AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
The property is undeveloped and located approximately 2,150-feet northwest of the intersection of IH-35 and Hubertus Road.
ACCESS AND CIRCULATION:
The property is along IH 35 frontage road. TXDOT has reviewed the plat and has provided a no objection letter. According to TXDOT, the property is eligible for 2 access points along IH 35 frontage road. According to the Master Thoroughfare Plan, there is a planned commercial collector that runs along the northern portion of the property that will require a 70-foot wide right-of-way, also known as the David Lack Boulevard Extension.
TREE MITIGATION AND PRESERVATION:
The applicant will be responsible for complying with the Unified Development Code (UDC), Section 21.9.9 Tree Preservation and Mitigation. A tree survey and mitigation plan was submitted with the application, but tree removal is not proposed with the final plat.
PUBLIC SERVICES:
The site will be serviced by the City of Schertz for water and sewer, Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority (CCMA), CenterPoint Energy for gas, CPS, Spectrum, AT&T, and NBU.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS:
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 for water through a 12" water line that runs along IH 35.
Sewer: The property will be serviced by the City of Schertz for sewer. There is an 8" line along the east of the property and a 12" line along the west of the property.
Drainage: The applicant is responsible for all drainage associated with the subject property, and for compliance with Stormwater regulations. A drainage report has been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
Sidewalks: The Engineering Department has reviewed the plat and has determined that sidewalks are not required.
Road Improvements: The applicant is requesting a waiver to UDC Section 21.14.1.K, but is still dedicating the right of way required for the future expansion of David Lack Boulevard, the proposed East & West Connector from the Master Thoroughfare Plan that is identified as 70-feet of right-of-way.
Water: The property will be serviced by the City of Schertz for water through a 12" water line that runs along IH 35.
Sewer: The property will be serviced by the City of Schertz for sewer. There is an 8" line along the east of the property and a 12" line along the west of the property.
Drainage: The applicant is responsible for all drainage associated with the subject property, and for compliance with Stormwater regulations. A drainage report has been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
Sidewalks: The Engineering Department has reviewed the plat and has determined that sidewalks are not required.
Road Improvements: The applicant is requesting a waiver to UDC Section 21.14.1.K, but is still dedicating the right of way required for the future expansion of David Lack Boulevard, the proposed East & West Connector from the Master Thoroughfare Plan that is identified as 70-feet of right-of-way.
STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed Final Plat is generally consistent with the applicable requirements for the property, ordinances, and regulations. The plat has been reviewed with no objections by the Engineering, Public Works, Fire, and Planning Departments.
Therefore, Staff recommends approval of PLFP20230209 as proposed and discussed.
* While the Commission can impose conditions; conditions should only be imposed to meet requirements of the UDC.
Therefore, Staff recommends approval of PLFP20230209 as proposed and discussed.
| Planning Department Recommendation | |
| X | Approve as submitted |
| Approve with conditions* | |
| Denial |
COMMISSIONERS CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is the final approval authority of the proposed final plat. In considering final action on a final plat, the Commission should consider the criteria within UDC, Section 21.12.10 D.