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PLANNING AND ZONING MINDTES
The Sche-rtz Planning .and. Zoning Commission conducted a -public
hearing on Tuesday, June 12, 1990 at 7:00 P.M. in the Municipal
' Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway,, Those present
-were as follows:
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OTHERS PRESENT.
TY BRISGILL, CHAIRMAN ~ - HAROLD BADMAN
BOB ANDREWS, VICE-CHAIRMAN - LAVERNE BADMAN
KEITH VAN DINE, SECRETARY EARL HARTZOG
MERWIN WILLMAN GARY BRICKEN
GEORGE VICK DAVID NORIEGA
JIM.SHRIVER
COUNCILPERSON.KEN GREENWALD
CITY STAFF
STEVE SIMONSON, ASST. CITY MGR. -
NORMA ALTHOUSE, RECORDING SECY.
#1 CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Brisgill called the public hearing to order at 7:00 P.M.
Mr. Brisgill pointed out there are two items scheduled for public
hearing ,this evening, then;; explained :the; procedures: to "be,,_
followed for the public hearing. Mr. Brisgill noted this is the
only time to speak (comments will not be permitted after the
public hearing is closed) and informed those present the Planning
and Zoning Commission has ten days in which to make its
recommendations to City Council.
#2 PUBLIC FEARING: Proposed Road Name Change
To receive citizen input on the proposal that the name of Binz-
Englemann Road, from Scenic Lake Drive to Ware-Seguin Road, be
changed to Boenig Drive.
There Caere no questions or comments. Chairman Brisgill closed
the public hearing on Item #2.
#3 PUBLIC HEARING: Zcr.ing Change X99
To receive inL~ut on proposed modifications to the Zoning
Ordinanr_e regarding Article ~iX, Overlay Districts, Section 2,
Special Overlay District Jack Hays Blvd.
There were no q~,zesticns or comments. Chairman Brisgill closed
the public hearing on Iter.-~ . .
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~4 ADJOORNMENT OF PIIBLIC HEARING
....Chairman Brisgill adjourned the public hearing at 7:02 P.M. _
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a regular
session, after the public hearing, in the Municipal Complex
Conference Room,. 14.00. Schertz Parkway.
#5 CALL TO ORDER
.Chairman Brisgill called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M.
#6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Public Hearing. and Regular Session May
22, 1990.
Merwin<Willman,.noting that.he.had.misspoken,,;asked...that.on page
4, paragraph 2, last sentence, where it.reads "his term is-due to
expire in October, 1990" it be changed to read "his term is due
to expire in October, 1991.".
Merwin Willmanmade'a motion to approve the minutes, as amended,
for the public hearing and: regular session May 22, 1990. Keith
Van Dine seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
Motion carried.
#7 CITIZENS' INPIIT.OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS
There was none.
#8 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Proposed Road Name Change
George Vick made a motion to recommend approval to City Council
of the proposal to change the name of Binz-Englmann Road (from
Scenic Lake Drive to Ware-Seguin Road) to Boenig Drive. Keith
Van Dine seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
Motion carried.
#9 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Zoning Change n99
Bob Andrews made a motion to recommend approval to City Council
of the proposed modifications to the Zoning Ordinance regarding
Article XX, Overlay Districts, Section 2, Special Overlay
District Jaclc Hays Blvd.
Before the motion was seconded, Merwin ttiTillman remarked on
Section 2.3(e)5 saying Council wants to change the Commission's
recommendation on the height and size of the= sign from 25' in
height and a maximum size of 200 square feet to 18'7" in height
and a maximum size of 84 square feet. ^7r. [Gillman indicated this
corresponds with the sign variance granted tc Payless.
Steve Simonson related he thinks Council agreed to round off the
18'?" figure to 19' anal the 84 square feet to 9Q square feet.
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After a brief discussion, the majority of the Commission agreed
the recommendation should go forward as originally intended with
_the sign 25' in height and a maximum size of 200 square feet.
This is for the purpase of conformity between the Jack Hays Blvd.
Overlay Di-strict and the_Schertz. Parkway Overlay District making
it easier for developers.
Bob Andrews` motion, with the .original figures recommended_by the
Commission, stood. Keith Van Dine seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor. Motion .carried.
#.10 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPRQPRIATE ACTION: Request from David
Noriega, 312 Judith Ann, far a Variance to the Junked Vehicle
Ordinance
David Noriega was at the meeting to represent this request., -
Before proceeding with discussion on this matter, Bob Andrews
.pointed out that the letter from Mr. Noriega does not ask for a
variance to the ordinance, but instead requests a hearing to
obtain an Antique Auto Restoration permit and the City doesn't
have such a permit. Mr. Andrews asked who David Noriega had
spoken with.
Steve Simonson acknowledged that David Iv7oriega had spoken with
him, so apparently he had gotten the impression he needs a
permit, but what he's really asking for is extra time to work on
his vehicle and obtain antique license plates..:,.
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Mr. Noriega showed the Commission proof that his vehicle is an
antique and also showed 11is application for antique car plates.
George Vick questioned if he would need a car cover, but Bob
Andrews said no because he going to have antique plates on the
car and therefore would be in compliance with the ordinance.
Mr. ?~'oriega commented he needs time until the plates arrive.
Bob Andrews made a motion to grant David Noriega a six week
variance giving him time for his antique car plates to arrive
from Austin.
George Vir_k_ asked why not make it off? days instead, in case
there`s a delay in the paperwork.
Chairman Brisgill emphasized lie would rather the Commission table
r•Ir. ~TOriega's request for GQ days instead of granting him a
variance.
Steve Simonson stated he c,;~ou1C'; inform the Inspection Department
-f such actic,n if it w~rc. table:]..
Bcb Andr~~~.-7' motion clie:? for loci<: f secor:a.
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Jim Shriver made a~motion to table the variance request from
David Noriega,' 312 Judith Ann,. for 60 days allowing him time.. to
receive. his antique car plates. George Vick seconded the motion-
and the-vote was unanimous in favor. Motion carried.
#1~ CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Interview Applicants '
for Planning and Zoning Commission
Laverne Bauman, one of the applicants, withdrew hear name at this -
time.
. - Although an Executive Session was scheduled as Item #12 for
purposes of discussing the qualifications of the applicants in
conjunction with, the results of the interviews, the .Commission
felt it would be .best to interview the applicants in Executive
Session.; also: Chairman Brisgill closed the regular session at
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#12 EXECDTIVE SESSION:,. Called- under Article 6252, Vernon's
Texas Civil` Statutes,_Section 2 (g) to Discuss the Qualifications
of the Commission Applicants and to Interview the Applicants
On June 12, 1990 at 7:18 P.M., Chairman Brisgill called the
' Executive Session to order, under Article 6252, Vernon's Texas
Civil Statutes, Section 2 (g).
Three applicants, Gary Bricken, Harry Bauman and Earl Hartzog
were interviewed.
On June 12, 1990 at 8:14 P.M., Chairman Brisgill closed the
Executive Session called under Article 6252, Vernon's Texas Civil
Statutes, Section 2 (g).
#.13 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Planning and Zoning's
Recommendation to City Council of an Applicant
to Fill the Vacancy on the Commission
Chairman Brisgill thanked the applicants for their cooperation
and stated they are all very well qualified to serve on the
Commission. Mr. Brisgill went on to say that unfortunately,
there's only one opening.
Chairman Brisgill reminded the Commission that along with the
consideration of an applicant`s qualifications, another thing the
Commission has to consider is the area of the Cit~> in which the
applicant resides in comparison caith other members already
serving on the Commission. Mr. Brisgill commented that the
Commission strives to have representation from as many sections
of the City as possible.
At this time Chairman Brisgill listed tl~e three applicants and
started with f:arold Bauman, asking fcr a show of hands as to ho~ti~
many would approve 11is serving on the Commission. Live .out of
'4he sip Commissioners ;-wised their hands.
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tb) Suggested everyone turn in their books on the impact fee
study'to Norma Althouse so the books will be available when the
impact fees need to be reviewed.
Steve Simonson:
(a Received a call yesterday from the State Highway Department
informing him they are no longer approving .construction plans for
the upgrading of highways unless the plans conform to -the
Floodway Map. and no one seems to have one of these maps.. Mr. -
Simonson.said it ~is a possibility this could substantially delay
work on both. FM 78 and ,Jack Hays-Blvd.
tb) Mentione.d an 18 acre tract on the east side of-Jack Hays
Bivd. and IH=35 saying .the Commission may have heard some rumors
about what'srgoing'in there. Mr. Simonson said right now the
people who'-have spoken with him are considering an upscale
truckstop which sometime later could include fast food and
possibly a motel.
Chairman Bris ill:
(a) Reminded everyone they had received their information about
the conference in Fort Worth. Steve Simonson added there are
certain .advantages to registering early. After some discussion,
Mr. Brisgill asked the members to try and have their decision
about the conference by the first meeting in July.
''Along this ` same" line; Merwin Willman` noted that one of the
sessions listed covers site plan review and said he thinks it
should be very interesting and maybe its one everyone should
attend.
#15 ADJ®IIRl\MENT
Chairman Brisgill adjourned the meeting at 8:40 P.M.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is June 26, 1990.
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