| PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING: 08/09/2023 Agenda Item 6 B |
| TO: | Planning and Zoning Commission |
| PREPARED BY: | Daisy Marquez, Senior Planner |
| CASE: | PLPP20230190 |
| SUBJECT: | PLPP20230190 Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of the STX Frio Subdivision, an approximately 25.2 acre tract of land located approximately 900 feet northwest from the intersection of FM 2252 and FM 482, also known as Comal County Parcel ID 81088, City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas. |
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Owner: STX Frio I Investments, LLC
Applicant: Chris Van Heerde, P.E. / HMT Engineering and Surveying
Applicant: Chris Van Heerde, P.E. / HMT Engineering and Surveying
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE:
| Date: | Application Submittal Type: |
| August 1, 2023 | Preliminary Plat Application |
ITEM SUMMARY:
The applicant is requesting to preliminary plat approximately 25.2 acres of land in order to establish one lot. The subject property is currently zoned Manufacturing (Light) (M-1).
GENERAL LOCATION AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
The property is undeveloped and located approximately 900-feet northwest from the intersection of FM 2252 and FM 482.
ACCESS AND CIRCULATION:
The property is along FM 2252. The property is eligible for 2 access points along FM 2252. According to the Master Thoroughfare Plan, FM 2252 is a Secondary Arterial and currently has a 90-foot Right of Way.
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 has been submitted indicating that the subject property does not have protected and heritage class trees, and none are proposed to be removed with the preliminary plat. 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 connect to the public sanitary sewer system. If the waiver is granted, the site will be serviced by an on-site sewer facility (OSSF).
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 Green Valley Special Utility District for water through 12-inch water line that runs along FM 2252.
Sewer: The applicant has provided a waiver request to the requirement to extend public sanitary sewer to serve the proposed STX Frio subdivision. The closest possible sewer is more than 3,000-feet away and on the other side of IH-35 and is owned by the City of Schertz. Once public infrastructure has been 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 and 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 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: No road improvements are currently being proposed. The road abutting the property and providing access, FM 2252, has the 90-feet Right of Way proposed for the Secondary Arterial. A no objection letter has been received from TXDOT in regard to the plat.
Water: The property will be serviced by Green Valley Special Utility District for water through 12-inch water line that runs along FM 2252.
Sewer: The applicant has provided a waiver request to the requirement to extend public sanitary sewer to serve the proposed STX Frio subdivision. The closest possible sewer is more than 3,000-feet away and on the other side of IH-35 and is owned by the City of Schertz. Once public infrastructure has been 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 and 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 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: No road improvements are currently being proposed. The road abutting the property and providing access, FM 2252, has the 90-feet Right of Way proposed for the Secondary Arterial. A no objection letter has been received from TXDOT in regard to the plat.
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, Public Works, Fire and Planning Departments. Staff recommends approval of PLPP20230190.
* 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.