| PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING: 07/26/2023 Agenda Item 4 B |
| TO: | Planning and Zoning Commission |
| PREPARED BY: | |
| CASE: | PLFP20230173 |
| SUBJECT: | PLFP20230173 Consider and act upon a request for approval of a Final Plat of the FM 1518 Schertz Multifamily Apartments, approximately 15 acres of land generally located 2,200 feet southeast of the intersection of Lower Seguin Road and FM 1518, Parcel ID 309999, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas. |
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Owner: Karen L. Dahle
Applicant Alejandro Jimenez, MTR Engineers, LLC
Applicant Alejandro Jimenez, MTR Engineers, LLC
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE:
| Date: | Application Submittal Type: |
| 07/14/2023 | Final Plat |
ITEM SUMMARY:
The applicant is proposing to Final Plat approximately 15 acres of land to establish 1 lot to construct 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 Apartment/Multi-Family Residential District (R-4) standard design requirements as dictated by the Unified Development Code and PDD.
GENERAL LOCATION AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
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.
FM 1518. The property is across FM 1518 from the intersection of Long Leaf Parkway and 1518.
ACCESS AND CIRCULATION:
The property will have three access points. The first will be the main entrance from FM 1518, the second will be an emergency access only easement on FM 1518, and the third will be another emergency access that goes from FM 1518 to the adjacent property to the east through a 26-foot wide emergency access easement for future development.
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. The property will be removing protected and/or heritage trees and tree mitigation fees
will be reviewed with the development of the site.
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.
PUBLIC SERVICES:
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.
Creek Municipal Authority (CCMA) for sewer, CPS, Spectrum, and AT&T.
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 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 and will be stubbed for
future development.
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 with no objections by the Engineering and Public Works Departments.
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 final plat is a 0.07 acre variable width Right of Way dedication along a portion of the
subject property adjacent to FM 1518.
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 and will be stubbed for
future development.
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 with no objections by the Engineering and Public Works Departments.
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 final plat is a 0.07 acre variable width Right of Way dedication along a portion of the
subject property adjacent to FM 1518.
STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:
The final 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 final plat as proposed.
* While the Commission can impose conditions; conditions should only be imposed to meet requirements of the UDC.
has been reviewed with no objections by the Engineering, Public Works, Fire, and Planning Departments.
Therefore, staff recommends approval of the final plat as proposed.
| 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.