10-28-1986 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
The City of Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a regular
session on Tuesday, October 28, 1986 at 7:00 P.M. in the Municipal Complex
Conference Room. Those present were as follows:
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY-STAFF
BOB ANDREWS, VICE-CHAIRMAN STEVE SIMONSON, PLANNING COORDINATOR
MERWIN WILLMAN SYLVIA TAYLOR, RECORDING SECRETARY
TY BRISGILL
DAVID ALLEN OT}iERS PRESENT
KEN GREENWALD; COUNCILMAN
ELAINE SHOUSE
MEMBERS ABSENT
THOMAS YARLING, CHAIRMAN
JAMES HARDEN; SECRETARY
DONALD WILSON
#1 CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chairman Andrews called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
#2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Session October 14, 1986
Vice-Chairman Andrews questioned Page 2, Item #5, Paragraph 5, asking if the
square feet had been 8,000 instead of 28,000. David Allen stated he believed
it was 8,000 square feet. Steve Simonson stated he would check on the size of
the building again. (Secretary's Note: Upon checking the tape of the October
14, 1986 meeting, it .was found that William Andrews stated the size of the
building; ways estimated! to be 28,000 square feet.).
David', A1'1!en made a~ motion to approve the minutes of the October 14, 1986
regular session. Merwin Willman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous
in favor. Motion carried.
#3 CITIZENS' INPUT OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS
There was none.
#4 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Terminate or Extend Preliminary Plat
Approval - Shouse Nursing Home (Not in
our City limits - Zoned Residential)
Elaine Shouse was at the meeting to represent Shouse Nursing Home.
Steve Simonson stated the request is for an additional extension - an extension
was approved last year.
Elaine Shouse commented that a new .nursing home company from Ohio is interested
in her nursing home. Due to lack of funds, she has not been able to start the
nursing home. Mrs. Shouse added that by the end of this year she would know if
financing for the home would be made available.
Ken Greenwald asked what she would do if the financing fell through. Mrs.
Shouse stated that if financing fell through she would have a smaller nursing
home than anticipated.
Vice-Chairman Andrews asked how many beds would be in the home and Mrs. Shouse
replied there will be 120 beds if financing is received from the Ohio firm.
Vice-Chairman Andrews asked if the property is in the Schertz ETJ and Steve
Simonson replied yes it is,
Merwin Willman made a motion to extend the Preliminary Plat approval for one
(1) year. David Allen seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
Motion carried.
#5 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Terminate or Extend Preliminary Plat
Approval - Schaefer Village Unit I and
II ~(In the ETJ - not Zoned)
After discussion about-the length of time between formal notification and this
meeting, David Allen made a motion to table action on #5 - Terminate or Extend
Preliminary Plat Approval., - Schaefer Village Unit I and II until the next
regularly scheduled meeting. Merwin Willman seconded the motion and the vote
was unanimous in favor. Motion carried.
#6 GENERAL DISCUSSION
.Stating he is aware that the police are doing their best to control the situ-
ation, David Allen commented. that people are making dangerous right turns at
the exit ramp toward Garden Ridge and Bussey's Flea Market. Merwin Willman
suggested a "No Right Turn'' sign be placed'at the exit ramps.
Ty Brisgill asked if street lights are going to be placed at Witten and Dimrock.
Steve Simonson said he would check into it.
David Allen asked who places the street lights and Steve Simonson replied the
developers are responsible for the lights.
Ty Brisgill suggested a "No Parking" sign be placed at the north side of Dimrock.
Ty Brisgill asked if there is an ordinance against late night working in resi-
dential areas. Steve Simonson replied there is none but there is an ordinance
pertaining to noise. If the noise made by the workers is not tolerable, the
police can be notified,
Ty Brisgill asked if the traffic/street signs for Woodland Oaks had been ordered.
Steve Simonson replied they had been ordered.
Merwin Willman asked Ty Brisgill to speak to the Woodland Oaks Citizens' Group
about taking action to catch. whoever. is responsible for the removal of street
signs. Ken Greenwald added if anyone is seen removing a sign, the police should
be notified and maybe somemoney could be recuperated to purchase new signs.
Merwin Willman asked what the final outcome on Oak Forest, Unit IV was and Steve
Simonson said he would look into it and if it was extended, he would have it on
the next agenda.
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Merwin Willman stated that on April 22, 1986 an extension was approved for the
Sycamore Creek signs and that extension has now expired. Merwin Willman asked
if any action has been taken to remove the signs. Steve Simonson asked the
Commission if they wanted formal notification sent to Sycamore Creek before any
action is taken. Vice-Chairman Andrews commented a document is needed if
Sycamore Creek wants an extension.
Merwin Willman asked about the status of the extension of Woodland Oaks Drive
and if a Masterplan had been received. Steve Simonson informed the Commission
negotiations are ongoing with Malford Ackermann and James Bindseil regarding
the purchase of some land for an easement_ Mr. Simonson felt that since all
parties concerned seem to be close to reaching an agreement, that the Masterplan
should be received before too long.
Ken Greenwald commented that while the Councilmen were at the TML meeting they
gathered information from companies that make street signs. City Council has
asked Jerry Graham, Streets & Parks Superintendent, to keep an inventory of
common street signs.
Vice-Chairman Andrews akked if there is anything new on the Parker case. Steve
Simonson replied that everything is quiet.
Vice-Chairman Andrews pointed out that the next regularly scheduled meeting,
November 11, 1986, is a holiday and he recommended the meeting be moved to
November 18, 1986.
Ty Brisgill made a motion to move the regular meeting of November 11, 1986 to
November 18, 1986. David. Allen seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous
in favor. Motion carried.
Merwin Willman asked that the cancellation of the December 23, 1986 meeting be
placed on the agenda of the November 25, 1986 meeting.
Ken. Greenwald stated that the November 18, 1986 Joint Public Hearing may be held
in the Community Center depending on the public feedback.
Vice-Chairman Andrews remarked that the view is obstructed by trees and shrubs
on Oak Street coming off of FM 1518 from IH 35.
#7 ADJOURNMENT
Vice-Chairman Andrews adjourned the meeting at 7:40 P.M.
Next regular meeting November 18, 1986.
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