Planning and Zoning Commission

MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING BOERNE CITY HALL RONALD C. BOWMAN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 447 North Main Street Wednesday, February 23, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. PRESENT 7- CHAIRMAN TIM BANNWOLF, COMMISSIONER JOE ANZOLLITTO, COMMISSIONER PATRICK COHOON, COMMISSIONER BOB CATES, COMMISSIONER LUCAS HILER, COMMISSIONER BILL BIRD, COMMISSIONER SUSAN FRIAR STAFF PRESENT: LAURA HANING, HEATHER WOOD, SHELDON CRAVEY, REBECCA PACINI, RYAN BASS, JEFF CARROLL, CHERYL ROGERS, SARA SERRA-BENNETT, KRISTY STARK RECOGNIZED/REGISTERED GUESTS: RAUL RODRIGUEZ, LAURA SZABO, ANDY SZABO, MARIA BEISERT, IRENE RODRIGUEZ, KATHERINE LEE, DEBBIE RITTIMANN PRITKO, J.P. PRITKO, PAT BROWN, CONNIE MARX, SHARON STANFORD, ALEX RUDD, HEATHER GOODRICH, GERARBO ORTIZ, VILMA ORTIZ, BRIAN RITTIMANN, ANDREA RESENDEZ, ROBERT IMLER, STEVE ANDRUS, ALESSANDRA, SOLTIS, KEVIN SOLTIS, LESA FIFE, TOM SCHMIDT, MICHELE SCHMIDT, DENISE POWERS, JIM HESTER, CHRIS THOMPSON, LEAH THOMPSON, CAESAR GONZALES, PEARL STAHLER, KEVIN STAHLER, JEREMY WILLIAMS, ASHLEY FARRIMOND, SCOTT RYKERS EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE: THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MAY, AS PERMITTED BY LAW, ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT ANY TIME TO DISCUSS ANY MATTER LISTED BELOW AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §551.071 (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY) 1. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 PM Chairman Bannwolf called the Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 6:00 p.m. Alicia Kreh, Associate City Attorney, joined the meeting via Zoom at 6:01 City of Boerne Page 1 Printed on 4/28/2022 Planning and Zoning Commission Official Meeting Minutes February 23, 2022 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag (Honor the Texas flag, I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas – one state under God, one and indivisible.) 2. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST No conflicts were declared. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the Planning and Zoning Commission on any issue. The Planning and Zoning Commission may not discuss any presented issue, nor may any action be taken on any issue at this time. (Attorney General opinion – JC-0169) Mr. Jeremy Williams gave an update on the proposed Planned Development District (hereinafter, PDD) plan after meetings and discussions with neighbors. He requested that the items be tabled and not considered for vote at this time. Raul Rodriguez, resident at 142 Escalera Circle (Esperanza subdivision), spoke regarding concerns with drainage and traffic with the proposed PDD. Kathy Lee, resident at 108 Catina Sky (Esperanza subdivision), requested postponement for consideration of this request; she spoke regarding meeting with the developer and expressed concerns with noise, traffic and drainage generated by the proposed development; she prefers commercial development for this location. Steve Andrus, resident at 144 Cool Rock, spoke in opposition of the proposed zoning and development. Brian Rittimann, resident at 423 Oak Park, spoke regarding a recent meeting with the developer where a proposed fence was discussed; he expressed concerns with liability as a neighboring property owner but stated he was not speaking for or against this development. Kevin Soltis, 127 Escalera Circle (Esperanza subdivision), spoke in City of Boerne Page 2 Printed on 4/28/2022 Planning and Zoning Commission Official Meeting Minutes February 23, 2022 opposition of the proposed zoning but in favor of commercial designation, and stated he has not met with the developer. Anadrea Resendez, resident in the Champion Heights neighborhood, spoke regarding the willingness of the developer to work with the neighbors to address concerns; she expressed appreciation to Embrey, but explained the neighbors have outstanding concerns with drainage, and the City's thoroughfare plan, specific to connectivity. Scott Rykers spoke regarding potential impact to his property and questioned the public notification process for this proposed project. Heather Goodrich, resident at 105 Bravo, spoke regarding the notification process and recent engagement with the developer; she expressed appreciation to the developer and his representatives for their willingness to work with the community and efforts to provide a private agreement to the neighbors. Alex Rudd, Kendall County resident, spoke regarding concerns with the rapid growth, and traffic. Lisa Fife, 102 El Cielo (Esperanza subdivision) spoke regarding traffic concerns and the possibility of the city purchasing this property to keep as green space. Vilma Ortiz, resident of the Esperanza subdivision, spoke regarding concerns with overcrowding the schools in Boerne and that Boerne is gone forever. Michelle Schmidt stated she is currently building in the Esperanza subdivision, has concerns with traffic, and spoke to the importance of preserving Boerne. 3.A. 2022-278 UNTABLE THE PROPOSED ZONING OF 27.7 ACRES LOCATED AT 1670 RIVER ROAD FROM HOL, HOLDING, TO R4-L, LOW-DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (A10298 - SURVEY 180 M I LEAL, 27.7 ACRES, KAD 14141, 14142, AND 14143) (JEREMY City of Boerne Page 3 Printed on 4/28/2022 Planning and Zoning Commission Official Meeting Minutes February 23, 2022 WILLIAMS/ EMBREY). No motion made; no action taken. 3.B. 2022-271 CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ZONING OF 27.7 ACRES LOCATED AT 1670 RIVER ROAD FROM HOL, HOLDING, TO R4-L, LOW-DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (A10298 - SURVEY 180 M I LEAL, 27.7 ACRES, KAD 14141, 14142, AND 14143) (JEREMY WILLIAMS/ EMBREY). I. STAFF PRESENTATION II. MAKE RECOMMENDATION Item was not untabled, therefore not being considered. 3.C. 2022-279 UNTABLE THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR 27.7 ACRES LOCATED AT 1670 RIVER ROAD (A10298 - SURVEY 180 M I LEAL, 27.7 ACRES, KAD 14141, 14142, AND 14143) (JEREMY WILLIAMS/ EMBREY). No motion made; no action taken. 3.D. 2022-281 TO CONSIDER THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR 27.7 ACRES LOCATED AT 1670 RIVER ROAD (A10298 - SURVEY 180 M I LEAL, 27.7 ACRES, KAD 14141, 14142, AND 14143) (JEREMY WILLIAMS/ EMBREY). I. STAFF PRESENTATION II. MAKE RECOMMENDATION Item was not untabled, therefore not being considered. 4. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION/LEGAL COUNSEL/STAFF - No discussion or action may take place Commissioner Bird explained to the audience that the Planning and Zoning Commission, as a whole, is available to be contacted through email via City of Boerne website. Chairman Bannwolf further explained that Commissioners may not be able to respond because they must be careful not to form a quorum (four members of the Planning and Zoning Commission create a quorum); normal procedure is city staff will respond and the Commission City of Boerne Page 4 Printed on 4/28/2022 Planning and Zoning Commission Official Meeting Minutes February 23, 2022 can address the correspondence in public meetings. 5. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Bannwolf adjourned the Planning and Zoning Commission at 7:14 p.m. _______________________________ Chairman CERTIFICATION I herby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the 18th day of February, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. _______________________________ Secretary City of Boerne Page 5 Printed on 4/28/2022