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02-11-1985 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a regular session on Monday, February 11, 1985 in the Plunicipal Complex Conference Room, 1400 Live Oak Road. Members present were as follows: PLANNING AND ZONING COMP1ISSION h1EMBERS ABSENT JOHN LINEBARGER, CHAIRMAN DARbJIN PEEK, SECRETARY THOMAS YARLING, VICE-CHAIRMAN JAMES HARDEN RAYh10ND STANHOPE MERWIN WILLh1AN CITY STAFF BOB ANDREWS KEN GREENWALD, COUNCILMAN EARL HARTZOG, PLANNING COORDINATOR #1 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Linebarger called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.P~. #2 APPROVAL OF PIINUTES: Regular Session January 22, 1985 Bob Andrews made a motion to approve the minutes. Merwin Willman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. #3 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOP~MENDATION: Rezoning request from Predevelopment District to Mixed Use Zoning FM 3009 Frontage Plalcolm Hester presented a rezoning request for a 154 acre tract located along FM 3009 across from Greenfield Village. The proposed use was for Single Family Dwelling District (R2 and R5), Multi-Family (R-4), General Business (GB) and Neighborhood Service District (NS). Earl Hartzog advised the Commission not all the 154 acres was in the City limits, and COMA and Greenfield III was not part of this request. It was agreed to tie these two areas with the zoning request. The Commission asked the architect to take a look at the cul-de-sac for the Single Family Dwelling District along FM 3009 and try and provide an additional exit. The future of surrounding county roads was discussed as well as the drainage. Merwin Willman made a motion to recommend this rezoning request be scheduled fora public hearing. Ray Stanhope seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. #4 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Preliminary Plat Vacate and Replat Northcliffe East Community No one was present from Baker Survey to present this request. Earl Hartzog advised the Commission of the location and existing improvements on the property. He advised the Commission that site improvements would be required and this should be a preliminary plat. The County would be required to con- duct a public hearing on the replat, and the lot sizes meet the minumum requirements and match the surrounding neighborhood. Ray Stanhope made a motion to approve the preliminary plat and the sub- divider should contact the County about scheduling the public hearing for replat. Thomas Yarling seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. #5 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Variance for Overhead Electric Line in Schertz Business Park John Fritz and H.E. Bruns from GVEC advised the Commission on the reason a variance was being requested for overhead electric lines. Because of the uncertain amount of demand for electric service in this project, larger lines would be required. They also briefed the Commission on peak demand and reason for power outage. After a brief discussion, Plerwin Willman made a motion to grant a variance for overhead primary line along the rear property line for this project. However, secondary lines must be underground from the rear of the lot to structures. Ray Stanhope seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. #6 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Special Exception to Place Mobile Home in Single Family Dwelling District (R2) Earl Hartzog advised the Commission that the Staff had received a request to place a Mobile Home as a workshop at 422 River Road. This item will require a Board of Adjustment action and recommendation from the Commission appro- priate. The Commission was provided a copy of the request. The applicant (George L. Vonada) was not present to answer any questions. After a brief discussion, Ray Stanhope made a motion that the Commission recommend the request 6e denied. Bob Andrews seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. #7 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOt1t9ENDATION: Review of the Sign Ordinance Merwin Willman advised the Commission that he had not completed the recommended changes on this item. He planned to have something ready for the P9arch 12th meeting. There was some discussion on non-conformance and establishing a time to provide for conformance with the ordinance. The Commission was given a letter from Tom Dovey, City Inspector, recom- mending a portable sign be permitted in the City. The Commission agreed this would be considered during the review of the Sign Ordinance in March. The ordinance presently permits fifteen square foot temporary signs which should be ample, and increasing the size did not appear to be acceptable. #8 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOt~1MENDATION: Subdivision Ordinance Earl Hartzog advised the Commission that the Staff has received the City Engineer's input for the Subdivision Ordinance. The Staff is presently preparing a final draft which should be ready for the next meeting. #9 CONSIDER AND P~1AKE RECOC1PIENDATION: Fiscal Year 1985 Plan for Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Change The Commission agreed the following should be the Zoning Ordinance Priority List and would be discussed at the next meeting: 1. Revise sign requirements. 2. Establish a system to insure a variety of housing in a P.U,,D. 3. (a) Establish a minimum acreage for M.H. Parks. This would eliminate two, three and four acre M.H. Parks. (b) Establish requirements for M.H. Park and subdivision, also R.U. Parks . (c) Change MH Zoning to Manufactured Home District (d) Add definition for "safety lane". 4. Zoning annexed land other than P,D. 5. Establish time requirement for non-conforming uses. 6. (a) Consider the revision of GB zoning to GB-1, GB-2, GB-3 and the elimination of NS and OP zoning districts as presented April 2, 1984. (b) Change name of M-2 and P9-3 districts from industrial to manufacturing. (c) Establish a "Public Use District". 7. Estab lish procedures for Business Parks. 8. Consider a minimum square feet for houses in single residential zoned districts. Darwin Peek arrived at the meeting at 8:54 P.M. #10 GENERAL DISCUSSION Earl Hartzog advised the Commission that a Public Hearing for the CDR Zoning Hearing would be held on March 5, 1985. There was discussion about the City Plan and the need to update some of the map within the Plan to better define the City goals. Earl Hartzog advised the Commission of a proposal to place an R.V. Park between FP1 482 and the railroad track. Comments from the Commission on this matter were being solocited. It was agreed this area was not a proper location because of the railroad track. However, the Commission should discuss this matter with the applicant. Earl Hartzog advised the Commission that he might not be in town on February 26 for the next meeting. It was agreed the meeting date could be changed if necessary. Ray Stanhope recommended the City consider passing an ordinance similar to San Antonio about vehicles parking in lawns on the grass. Chairman Linebarger asked Ray Stanhope to look at the current ordinance and possibly the Commission would make a recommendation to City Council on this matter, The Staff was asked to advise the Commission on the status of updating the City flood maps showing all the areas being annexed. Councilman Greenwald advised the Commission the status on solid waste. #11 ADJOURNMENT Chairman Linebarger adjourned the meeting at 7:32 P,M.