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Agenda No. 8.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

March 3, 2026

Department:

Planning & Community Development

Subject:

Ordinance 26-S-005 - Conduct a public hearing and consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Truck Terminal on approximately 4.1 acres of land, located approximately 600-feet west of the intersection of Baugh Lane and Schwab Road, also known as 23870 Baugh Lane, more specifically known as Comal County Parcel Identification Number 464879, City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas.(B.James/L.Wood/W.Willingham)

BACKGROUND

The applicant is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow a truck terminal on approximately 4.1 acres of land currently zoned General Business District (GB). Per the applicant's letter of intent, the applicant intends to develop the property as a parking lot to serve as a truck terminal for the overflow of trucks from SYSCO located across Baugh Lane.

This request is made as the previously approved Ordinance 23-S-33 which authorized a Specific Use Permit for a truck terminal has expired. Per the conditions of Ordinance 23-S-33, a "building permit [must be] approved within two (2) years of the adoption of the ordinance." Since then, the applicant has gone through the steps of the development process and currently has an approved final plat and a certified site plan. However, a building permit was not issued within two years of the ordinance's adoption and the SUP has since expired as of January 9, 2026.

On January 23, 2026, six (6) public notices were mailed to the surrounding properties within a 200-foot boundary of the subject property. At this time, zero (0) responses in favor, zero (0) responses neutral, and zero (0) responses in opposition have been received. On February 4, 2026, the City of Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing for the request. A public hearing notice was published in the "San Antonio Express" on Wednesday February 11, 2026. Additionally, two (2) notification signs were placed on the property by the applicant.

Subject Property

Zoning

Land Use

Existing

General Business District with Expired Specific Use Permit allowing Truck Terminal (Ordinance 23-S-33)

Undeveloped

Proposed

General Business District (GB) with Specific Use Permit allowing Truck Terminal

Truck Terminal

Adjacent Properties

Zoning

Land Use

North

Right-of-Way

Baugh Lane

South

General Business District (GB)

Undeveloped

East

General Business District (GB) with Approved Specific Use Permit for Convenience Store with Gas Pumps (Ordinance 21-S-31)

Convenience Store with Gas Pumps

West

General Business District (GB)

Undeveloped

GOAL

Per the applicant's letter of intent, the applicant is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow a truck terminal on approximately 4.1 acres of land in the General Business District (GB). The applicant intends to develop a parking lot to serve as a truck terminal on site.

Table 21.5.7.B. Dimensional Requirements Non-Residential Zoning Districts (d)
			Minimum Lot Size Dimensions			Minimum Yard Setback			Miscellaneous Lot Requirements
	Code	Zoning District	Area Sq. Ft.	Width Ft.	Depth Ft.	Front Ft.	Rear Ft.	Side Ft.	Maximum Height	Maximum Impervious Coverage
Existing	GB	General Business District	10,000	100	100	25	Rear Adj. to Non-Res:0 Rear Adj. to Res: 25	Adj. to Non-Res: 0 Adj. to Res: 25	120	80%

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

It is the City's desire to promote safe, orderly, efficient development and ensure compliance with the City's vision of future growth.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

When evaluating specific use permit requests, staff considers the criteria listed in UDC Section 21.5.11.D. The criteria are listed below.

1. The proposed use at the specified location is consistent with the policies of the adopted Comprehensive Land Plan, or any other applicable adopted plans.
The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Regional Corridor. The Regional Corridor future land use designation is intended for commercial development along major thoroughfares that serve populations within the city and broader region. The proposed truck terminal is located between SYSCO and IH-35 and is located in an area that takes advantage of traffic entering or exiting the site. Additionally, the proposed development will act as an additional buffer from SYSCO and the IH-35 frontage. Thus, the proposed truck terminal meets the intent of the Comprehensive Land Plan.

2. The proposed use is consistent with the general purpose and intent of the applicable zoning district regulations.
The subject property is currently zoned General Business District (GB). This district is intended to provide suitable areas for the development of non-residential uses which offer a wide variety of retail and service establishments that are generally oriented toward serving the overall needs of the entire community. These businesses are usually located on principal transportation corridors. The location and specific use request for a truck terminal is consistent with the zoning district.

3. The proposed use is compatible with and preserves the character and integrity of adjacent developments and neighborhoods.
The proposed development is compatible with the surrounding area. The proposed truck terminal is adjacent to General Business District (GB) to the east, west, and south with Manufacturing District (Light) (M-1) to the north. The proposed truck terminal currently has a certified site plan which has met all current City of Schertz site development standards stipulated in Article 9. Article 9 is in place to ensure adverse effects of development are minimized and mitigated on neighboring properties.

4. The proposed use will not adversely affect the overall health, safety, or general welfare of the City.
As part of promoting health, safety and welfare, the City should encourage development compatible with surrounding uses utilizing standards and transitional uses to alleviate negative impacts. Given the existing General Business (GB) and Manufacturing (light) (M-1) zoning of surrounding properties, access from Baugh Lane, and the proposed use supporting an existing use, the proposed truck terminal would not pose an adverse impact on adjacent properties.

5. Whether other factors are deemed relevant and important in the consideration of the Specific Use Permit.
All UDC requirements have been met for the proposed Specific Use Permit.

At this time, the development has an certified site plan to serve as a truck terminal which has met the site design requirements of Article 9. There is also an approved final plat for the site which is currently pending county recordation. These applications were submitted and approved prior to the expiration of the SUP Ordinance 23-S-33.

City of Schertz Fire, EMS, and Police Departments have been notified of the Specific Use Permit and have provided no objections to the request.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff Recommendation
The proposed Specific Use Permit meets the intent of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Future Land Use Map and is compatible with the surrounding area. Thus, Staff recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit to allow a Truck Terminal at the subject property, conditioned upon the following:

1. A building permit is approved within two years of the adoption of the SUP Ordinance.

Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing for the item on February 4, 2026, and made a recommendation of approval with the conditions as proposed by Staff, to City Council with a unanimous vote.

Attachments

Ordinance 26-S-005 with attachments

Aerial Exhibit

Notification Map

City Council Presentation Slides