| PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING: 10/02/2024 Agenda Item 6 C |
| TO: | Planning and Zoning Commission |
| PREPARED BY: | Daisy Marquez, Senior Planner |
| CASE: | {ud_fi1} |
| SUBJECT: | PLPP20240215 - Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of the Schertz Logistics Subdivision, an approximately 43-acre tract of land, located approximately 400 feet north of the intersection of FM 2252 and FM 482, also known as Comal County Property Identification Numbers 378449 and 379144, City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas. |
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Owner: LI SCHERTZ TX INVESTOR LP
Applicant: Windrose Land Surveying & Platting
Applicant: Windrose Land Surveying & Platting
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE:
| Date: | Application Submittal Type: |
| September 11, 2024 | Preliminary Plat Application |
ITEM SUMMARY:
The applicant is proposing to preliminary plat 43 acres of land in order to establish one (1) buildable lot for industrial use. The subject property is currently zoned Manufacturing (light) District (M-1).
GENERAL LOCATION AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
The property is undeveloped and is located approximately 400 feet north of the intersection of FM 2252 and FM 482.
ACCESS AND CIRCULATION:
The subject property is located along FM 2252. The property was granted two access points along FM 2252 by TXDOT.
TREE MITIGATION AND PRESERVATION:
The applicant will be responsible for complying with Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 21.9.9. Tree Preservation and Mitigation. A signed tree affidavit was submitted indicating that the subject property does have heritage and protected trees and that they will be removing some of them at a later time. The Tree Preservation and Mitigation will be evaluated with the final plat and any subsequent applications.
PUBLIC SERVICES:
The site will be serviced by the City of Schertz for sewer, Green Valley Special Utility District for water, and CPS. The applicant has requested a waiver to not immediately connect to the public sanitary sewer system. If the waiver is granted, the site will be serviced by an on-site sewer facility (OSSF) permitted by Comal County.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS:
All public improvements required for this subdivision are required to be installed prior to the 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 through Green Valley Special Utility District for water through a 12-inch water line that runs along FM 2252.
Sewer: The applicant has provided a waiver request to meet the requirement to extend and connect to public sanitary sewer to serve the proposed Schertz Logistics Subdivision. The closest connection is approximately 9,600 feet away from the subject property. Once public infrastructure is extended to the area, the subdivision will be required to connect to the sanitary sewer system in accordance with Section 90-78 of the Code of Ordinances. If the sewer waiver request is approved, the property will be able to install an on-site sewer facility (OSSF) permitted by Comal County, in the meantime.
Drainage: The applicant is responsible for all drainage associated with the subject property and for compliance with the City of Schertz stormwater regulations. A preliminary drainage report has been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
Sidewalks, Hike and Bike Trails: The property will be required to construct a sidewalk along FM 2252 and will be required to meet the specifications of the City of Schertz.
Road Improvements: The subject property has direct access to FM 2252, which is identified as a Secondary Arterial with 90 feet of Right-of-Way on the Master Thoroughfare Plan. The developer has agreed to extend the planned STX Frio improvements, the development to the north, to the FM 482 intersection. These improvements include a center turn lane across their entire frontage and south to the FM 482 intersection.
Water: The property will be serviced through Green Valley Special Utility District for water through a 12-inch water line that runs along FM 2252.
Sewer: The applicant has provided a waiver request to meet the requirement to extend and connect to public sanitary sewer to serve the proposed Schertz Logistics Subdivision. The closest connection is approximately 9,600 feet away from the subject property. Once public infrastructure is extended to the area, the subdivision will be required to connect to the sanitary sewer system in accordance with Section 90-78 of the Code of Ordinances. If the sewer waiver request is approved, the property will be able to install an on-site sewer facility (OSSF) permitted by Comal County, in the meantime.
Drainage: The applicant is responsible for all drainage associated with the subject property and for compliance with the City of Schertz stormwater regulations. A preliminary drainage report has been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
Sidewalks, Hike and Bike Trails: The property will be required to construct a sidewalk along FM 2252 and will be required to meet the specifications of the City of Schertz.
Road Improvements: The subject property has direct access to FM 2252, which is identified as a Secondary Arterial with 90 feet of Right-of-Way on the Master Thoroughfare Plan. The developer has agreed to extend the planned STX Frio improvements, the development to the north, to the FM 482 intersection. These improvements include a center turn lane across their entire frontage and south to the FM 482 intersection.
STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed preliminary 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, Fire, and Planning Departments. Staff recommends approval of PLPP20240215.
* While the Commission can impose conditions; conditions should only be imposed to meet requirements of the UDC.
| 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 preliminary plat. In considering final action on a preliminary plat, the Commission should consider the criteria within UDC, Section 21.12.8.D.