Planning & Zoning Commission Agendas & Meeting Information
Regular MeetingBulverde, TX · December 14, 2023
Minutes
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City of Bulverde, Texas
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Meeting Duration: 06:00 PM to 06:06 PM
Call Meeting to Order
Chair Alexandre called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Members of Planning & Zoning Commission Present:
Chair Joe Alexandre
Vice Chair Ted Hawkins
Commissioner Linden Sisk
Commissioner Michelle Molina
Commissioner Ashley Cartier
Members of Planning & Zoning Commission Absent:
Commissioner Gregory Porter
Commissioner Jeff Burrier
Commissioner Brad McCollum (Alternate)
City Staff Present: Planning Director Suzanne Williams, City Attorney Jason M.
Rammel, and City Secretary Sandra V. Ham
Regular Agenda Items
2.I. Consider approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes from November 16, 2023.
Motion: Chair Alexandre made a motion seconded by Commissioner Molina to
Approve the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes from
November 16, 2023.
Vote: Motion carried (5) ayes to (0) nays.
2.II. Consideration to amend Singing Hills, Unit 5, Lots 5, 6, and 7 in the City of
Bulverde, generally located 710 feet south of intersection Singing Oaks and
Harmony Hills.
Motion: Chair Alexandre made a motion seconded by Commissioner Sisk to
amend Singing Hills, Unit 5, Lots 5, 6, and 7 in the City of Bulverde,
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generally located 710 feet south of intersection Singing Oaks and
Harmony Hills, to create two lots establishing lots 5A and 6A, Block 1.
Vote: Motion carried (5) ayes to (0) nays.
Executive Session
Public Comments Not Related to Posted Agenda Items
Chair Alexandre opened the meeting for public comments not related to posted agenda
items at 6:06 PM. There being no comments, the public comments were immediately
closed.
Adjournment
6:06 P.M.
There being no further business to come before the Planning & Zoning Commission,
the meeting was adjourned.
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Agenda
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda
December 14, 2023
6:00 PM
30360 Cougar Bend, Bulverde TX 78163
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
2.I. Consider approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes from November 16, 2023.
2.II. Consideration to amend Singing Hills, Unit 5, Lots 5, 6, and 7 in the City
of Bulverde, generally located 710 feet south of intersection Singing Oaks
and Harmony Hills.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT RELATED TO POSTED AGENDA ITEMS
5. ADJOURNMENT
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Sandra V. Ham
City Secretary
City Hall is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodation must
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information or assistance.
A quorum of the City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, and/or
Zoning Board of Adjustment may be present at this meeting in order to discuss agenda items related to board
business.
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Bulverde was posted on the bulletin board in front of Bulverde City Hall, which is readily accessible to the public at
all times, and on the City's website, www.bulverdetx.gov, by 6:00 pm on Friday, December 8, 2023.
The Planning & Zoning Commission reserves the right to adjourn into Executive session at any time
regarding any issue for which it is legally permissible. The Planning & Zoning Commission will announce it
will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to
receive advice from Legal Counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation, Economic Development
negotiations, or personnel matters as listed on this agenda. The Planning & Zoning Commission may also
announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any
other items on this agenda.
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These minutes have been prepared to satisfy the requirements of Section 551.021 of
the Texas Government Code. Audio recordings of most City meetings can be obtained
at www.bulverdetx.gov.
City of Bulverde, Texas
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Meeting Duration: 06:01 PM to 06:15 PM
Call Meeting to Order
Vice Chair Ted Hawkins called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
Members of Planning & Zoning Commission Present:
Vice Chair Ted Hawkins
Commissioner Linden Sisk
Commissioner Michelle Molina
Commissioner Gregory Porter
Commissioner Ashley Cartier
Commissioner Jeff Burrier
Commissioner Brad McCollum (Alternate)
Members of Planning & Zoning Commission Absent:
Chair Joe Alexandre
City Staff Present: Planning Director Suzanne Williams, City Attorney Jason M.
Rammel, and City Secretary Sandra V. Ham
Regular Agenda Items
2.I. Consider approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes from October 12, 2023.
Motion: Vice Chair Hawkins made a motion seconded by Commissioner Sisk to
approve the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes from
October 12, 2023.
Vote: Motion carried unanimously (7) ayes to zero (0) nays.
2.II. Consider a request by Phil Zaccaria for a variance to Chapter 10,
Subdivision Ordinance, related to Obligations of the Subdivider, of the City
of Bulverde Code of Ordinances for a 193.22 Acre tract, located at 200
Mitchell Road, Spring Branch, Texas.
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Motion: Commissioner Sisk made a motion seconded by Commissioner Porter
to approve a request by Phil Zaccaria for a variance to Chapter 10,
Subdivision Ordinance, related to Obligations of the Subdivider, of the
City of Bulverde Code of Ordinances for a 193.22 Acre tract, located at
200 Mitchell Road, Spring Branch, Texas.
Vote: Motion carried unanimously (7) ayes to zero (0) nays.
2.III. Consideration to vacate and replat Singing Hills Commercial Center Lot 2A,
Singing Hills Unit 2 in the City of Bulverde, generally located 790 feet north
of intersection Singing Oaks and Highway 46.
Motion: Commissioner Molina made a motion seconded by Comissioner Burrier
to approve a vacate and replat for Singing Hills Commercial Center Lot
2A, Singing Hills Unit 2 in the City of Bulverde, generally located 790
feet north of intersection Singing Oaks and Highway 46.
Vote: Motion carried unanimously (7) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Executive Session
Public Comments Not Related to Posted Agenda Items
Vice Chair Hawkins opened the meeting for public comments not related to posted
agenda items at 6:15 PM. There being no comments, the public comments were
immediately closed.
Adjournment
6:15 P.M.
There being no further business to come before the Planning & Zoning Commission,
the meeting was adjourned.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ITEM:
Amending Plat
Singing Hills, Unit 5
MEETING DATE: December 14, 2023
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
PRESENTED BY: Suzanne Williams, Director of Planning
REQUEST:
Consideration to amend Singing Hills, Unit 5, Lots 5, 6, and 7 in the City of Bulverde, generally
located 710 feet south of intersection Singing Oaks and Harmony Hills.
APPLICANT:
SH Land Holdings, LTD
c/o Todd Gold
8023 Vantage Dr. Ste. 1200
San Antonio, Texas 78230
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Owner: SH Land Holdings, LTD
Legal Description: Previously recorded as Lots 5, 6, and 7, Block 1, as shown on subdivision
plat of Singing Hills Unit 5, as recorded in document number
201506022166 and as conveyed to SH Land Holdings, as recorded in
document number 202206041150 in the public records of Comal County,
Texas.
Size: 2.934 Acre Tract
Existing Zoning: C3
SUMMARY:
This is a proposed amending plat for Singing Hills, Unit 5. As currently platted, Lots 5, 6, and 7
are three lots totaling 2.934 acres and the purpose of this amending plat is to create two lots
establishing lots 5A and 6A, Block 1. City Staff and Halff have reviewed the application and
associated documents. All review comments have been addressed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Amending Plat.
ATTACHMENTS:
Application
Amending Plat
Halff Review Memo
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Fees:
Amending Plat
$750.00 + $15.00 per lot single family; $30.00 per acre for non-single family. $750+$30*2.934=$838.02
x
SUBMITTAL DATES: 2023
Planning & Zoning Meeting City Council Meeting Submittal Date
JANUARY 12, 2023 FEBRUARY 14, 2023 DECEMBER 13, 2022
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 MARCH 14, 2023 JANUARY 17, 2023
MARCH 16, 2023 APRIL 11, 2023 FEBRUARY 14, 2023
APRIL 13, 2023 MAY 9, 2022 MARCH 14, 2023
MAY 11, 2023 JUNE 13, 2023 APRIL 11, 2023
JUNE 15, 2023 JULY 11, 2023 MAY 16, 2023
JULY 13, 2023 AUGUST 8, 2023 JUNE 13, 2023
AUGUST 10, 2023 SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 JULY 11, 2023
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 OCTOBER 10, 2023 AUGUST 15, 2023
OCTOBER 12, 2023 NOVEMBER 14, 2023 SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 DECEMBER 12, 2023 OCTOBER 17, 2023
DECEMBER 14, 2023 JANUARY 9, 2024 NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Form Date: 12.20.2022 Submittal Format: 2
**Plat submittals must follow format outlined in Page 3 of this application.
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Planning and Development
Amending Plat Application Checklist
ALL SUBMITTALS MUST FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS TO BE
ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BULVERDE FOR INITIAL REVIEW
2 full-size physical copy and digital copy on 18” by 24” sheets with a minimum of a 1/2-inch
x
margin of Amending Plat
1 Physical copy of Amending Plat Application
x
x One electronic copy of each document required below and plat drawing(s) in PDF format.
x A digital copy of 11”x17” reduction of the Amending Plat
x A digital copy of Recorded Deed
x A digital copy of Lienholder’s acknowledgement (if applicable)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
It is requested that Halff and Associates review this amending plat submittal. Halff and
Associates has significant experience with the Singing Hills development and the development
agreement with the City of Bulverde.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Approved (Assign Case Number)
Returned (Provide Comments)
Reviewed by: Date: Case Number:
Form Date: 12.20.2022 Submittal Format: 3
**Plat submittals must follow format outlined in Page 3 of this application.
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Halff Associates, Inc.
100 NE Loop 410, Suite 200
San Antonio, Texas 78216
(210) 798-1895
REVIEW MEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Dumas
Moy Tarin Ramirez Engineers, LLC
12770 Cimarron Path, Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78249
FROM: Abigail Knott, PE, CFM
aknott@halff.com
SUBJECT: Signing Hills, Unit 5 DATE: December 8, 2023
Amended Plat Lots 5, 6, and 7
Acceptance Memo
On behalf of the City of Bulverde, Halff Associates reviewed the Re-Plat and supporting documents for
the Preserve at Singing Hills development Unit 5, dated 11/2/2023 (print date). The review was
conducted relative to the requirements established in the vested Subdivision Ordinance 258-07-09-25
(with amendments through April 11, 2011) of the City of Bulverde AND the Development Agreement
dated September 11, 2012. Based on our review of the referenced documents, Halff Associates has no
further comments and recommends approval of the Singing Hills Unit 5 Replat at the next available
Planning & Zoning meeting. The following items were reviewed, with resolved items noted in blue and
unresolved/new items noted in red to be addressed by the applicant before resubmittal.
Amended Plat (for interim review)
1. Provide Table of Amendments on Plat. Comment addressed.
2. Call out Sanitary Sewer and Private easement on the north end of amended lots. Comment
addressed.
3. Lengths for western property boundaries of amended lots vary slightly from original plat.
Comment addressed.
4. Update subdivision note 1. Comment addressed.
5. Provide missing legal information.
6. Notate items that have changed with the amending plat. Comment addressed.
7. Verify the easement as notated in the plat markups. Comment addressed.
8. Provide title report if available. Engineer noted that the title report is not available.
9. The following plat comment was not in the memorandum: “Is TxDOT note 3 correct?” Note
updated Comment addressed.
10. The following plat comment was not in the memorandum: “within Edwards Aquifer Contributing
Zone?” Comment addressed.
11. The following plat comment was on in the memorandum: “Lienholder?” Comment addressed.
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Halff Associates, Inc.
100 NE Loop 410, Suite 200
San Antonio, Texas 78216
(210) 798-1895
Amended Plat Supporting Documents
12. Amending plat does not increase # of lots or # of water/sewer service units. A Traffic Impact
Analysis, environmental assessment, water system study and sewer system study are not
required. No response required.
13. No site plans were provided for review.
14. No drainage letter was provided stating that any increases in runoff because of this replat are
accounted for in the previous drainage study and will be mitigated by the existing detention
pond. Comment addressed.
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