Owner: John Family Properties, LLC - Leonard John, Melvin John, Clarence John
Applicant: Cook Engineering

Date:	Application Submittal Type:
05/30/2023	Preliminary Plat

The applicant is requesting to preliminary plat approximately 3.5 acres of land in order to establish 2 commercial lots. Lot 1 is proposed to be 2.4 acres and Lot 2 is proposed to be .96 acres.The property is zoned General Business District (GB) and Apartment/Multi-Family Residential District (R-4).

The subject property is located approximately 250 feet west of the intersection of Schertz Parkway and IH 35. Otherwise, known as Guadalupe County parcel IDs: 64689, 64677, & 64687.

The proposed Palapas - John Subdivision will have two points of access. One will be from the IH 35 access road, and the other from Schertz Parkway. Lot 1 and Lot 2 will have frontage along the IH 35 access road. Lot 1 will have a 24-foot access easement that runs through the lot from IH 35 to Schertz Parkway going out the south side of the proposed lot. Lot 2 will have the same access easement run across the front of the lot to provide cross-lot access.

The applicant will be responsible for complying with Unified Development Code (UDC), Section 21.9.9 Tree Preservation and Mitigation. They have submitted a signed tree affidavit indicating that the subject property will involve the removal of Protected and Heritage Trees. Therefore, the applicant will have tree mitigation fees to be paid for the Palapas - John Subdivision prior to any removal.

The subdivision will be serviced by the City of Schertz for water and sewer, CCMA for sewer treatment, CPS, AT&T, and Spectrum.  

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 an 8-inch public main.

Sewer: The property will be serviced by the City of Schertz through an 8-inch wastewater line.

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

Sidewalks: Sidewalks will be constructed along the portions of the subdivision abutting the IH 35 frontage road. Currently, there are no sidewalks present at the site. All sidewalks will be designed to meet the City of Schertz specifications.

Road Improvements: TXDOT has reviewed the proposed preliminary plat with no objection

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.