| PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING: 01/25/2023 Agenda Item 4 B |
| TO: | Planning and Zoning Commission |
| PREPARED BY: | |
| CASE: | PLFP20230009 |
| SUBJECT: | PLFP20230009 - Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of the Schertz Wastewater Lift Station Subdivision, an approximately 3.7 acre tract of land, establishing one commercial lot generally located 3,100 feet south of the intersection of FM 78 and River Road, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas. |
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Owner: Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority
Applicant: Imaya Farrell, Plummer Associactes, INC
Applicant: Imaya Farrell, Plummer Associactes, INC
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE:
| Date: | Application Submittal Type: |
| 1/12/2023 | Final Plat |
ITEM SUMMARY:
The applicant is proposing to final plat approximately 3.7 acres of land to establish one commercial lot, 2.704 acres and 0.921 acres of right-of-way dedication. The property is currently being utilized for a Schertz lift station.
GENERAL LOCATION AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
The property is located 3,100 feet south of the intersection of FM 78 and River Road. The property is zoned Public Use District (PUB).
ACCESS AND CIRCULATION:
The property will have access to Bubbling Springs Road which ties into River Road and connects to FM 78.
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. They have submitted a signed tree affidavit indicating that the subject property has no Protected or Heritage class trees onsite. Therefore, the applicant will have no mitigation fees to be paid for this subject property.
PUBLIC SERVICES:
The property will be serviced by the City of Schertz for water and sewer, as well as GVEC.
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 development agreement.
Water: The property is currently being serviced by the City of Schertz through an 8-inch water line.
Sewer: The property is currently being serviced by the City of Schertz through an 8-inch sewer line.
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.
Road Improvements: The Schertz Wastewater Lift Station Subdivision is proposing to dedicate 0.921 acres of right-of-way dedication. Typically, Bubbling Springs Road would be required to be improved for one half of the street adjacent to the property, which is approximately 667 feet. However, the applicant had a waiver request to not require roadway improvements approved at the June 8th, 2022 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Water: The property is currently being serviced by the City of Schertz through an 8-inch water line.
Sewer: The property is currently being serviced by the City of Schertz through an 8-inch sewer line.
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.
Road Improvements: The Schertz Wastewater Lift Station Subdivision is proposing to dedicate 0.921 acres of right-of-way dedication. Typically, Bubbling Springs Road would be required to be improved for one half of the street adjacent to the property, which is approximately 667 feet. However, the applicant had a waiver request to not require roadway improvements approved at the June 8th, 2022 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:
The final plat is consistent with applicable requirements set forth in the Unified Development Code (UDC). The final plat has been reviewed with no objections by the Fire, Engineering, Planning and Public Works Departments. Therefore, staff is recommending approval of the Schertz Wastewater Lift Station final plat.
* 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 final plat. In considering final action on a final plat, the Commission should consider the criteria within UDC, Section 21.12.8 D.