| PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING: 10/25/2023 Agenda Item 4 B |
| TO: | Planning and Zoning Commission |
| PREPARED BY: | Daisy Marquez, Senior Planner |
| CASE: | PLFP20230243 |
| SUBJECT: | PLFP20230243 - Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final 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: |
| October 12, 2023 | Final Plat Application |
ITEM SUMMARY:
The applicant is requesting to final 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 which is a TXDOT maintained roadway. Per the TXDOT notes, 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 or heritage class trees, and none are proposed to be removed with the final plat. Tree preservation and mitigation will be evaluated with 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 Planning and Zoning Commission approved a waiver to not connect to the public sanitary sewer system on August 9, 2023. The site will be serviced by an on-site sewer facility (OSSF) which will be permitted via Comal County.
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 a 12-inch water line that runs along FM 2252.
Sewer: The applicant proposed a waiver request to the requirement to extend public sanitary sewer to serve the proposed STX Frio subdivision. The waiver was granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission at the August 9, 2023, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. 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.
Drainage: The applicant is responsible for all drainage associated with the subject property and for compliance with Stormwater regulations. A 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 per the Master Thoroughfare Plan for a 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 a 12-inch water line that runs along FM 2252.
Sewer: The applicant proposed a waiver request to the requirement to extend public sanitary sewer to serve the proposed STX Frio subdivision. The waiver was granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission at the August 9, 2023, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. 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.
Drainage: The applicant is responsible for all drainage associated with the subject property and for compliance with Stormwater regulations. A 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 per the Master Thoroughfare Plan for a Secondary Arterial. A no objection letter has been received from TXDOT in regard to the plat.
STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed final 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 PLFP20230243.
* 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 21.12.9 D.