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03-10-1992 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES The Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a regular session on Tuesday, March 10, 1992 at 7:00 P.M. in the Municipal Complex Conference Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway. Those present were as follows: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY STAFF BOB ANDREWS, CHAIRMAN STEVE SIMONSON, JIM SHRIVER, VICE-CHAIRMAN ASST. CITY MANAGER KEITH VAN DINE, SECRETARY NORMA ALTHOUSE, MERWIN WILLMAN RECORDING SECRETARY GEORGE VICK BOBBIE VONADA KEN GREENWALD, COUNCILPERSON #1 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Andrews called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. #2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Session February 25, 1992 George Vick made a motion to approve the minutes for, the regular session February 25, 1992. Bobbie Vonada 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 MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Semi-Annual Capital Recovery Review John Bierschwale, Water/Wastewater Superintendent, was not present at this time so this item was suspended until later in the meeting. In regard to Capital Recovery Fees, Steve Simonson asked the Commission if they had read his notes to them about CCMA raising their rates from $500 to $900. Chairman Andrews asked if CCMA gave any reason for the raise in rates and Steve Simonson explained they cited more and more stringent government regulations as the reason. #5 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Discussion of Abandoned and Junk Property, Ordinance 91-D-19 A. Recommended Changes to Procedures B. Recommended Changes in Letter to Owner I A. Recommended Changes to Procedures Merwin Willman, who had written up the recommended changes, told the Commission he had attempted to upgrade the procedures to bring them in line with the ordinance. The Commission reviewed the recommended changes to the procedures and suggested the following revisions: (a) Where Mr. Willman had 1. SUBJECT: Abandoned and Junked Property Hearing, the Commission suggested adding the word Procedures at the end. (b) Where Mr. Willman had 4. FINDINGS, the Commission suggested renaming it to CHECKLIST. (c) Also under item 4, paragraph d., Mr. Willman had asked three extra questions and the Commission decided only the third question was relevant, so the other two were deleted. (d) Under 5. CONCLUSION, Mr. Willman had listed. paragraphs a. through f. and several word additions were suggested by the Commission. In paragraph c. where it says "Vehicle cannot be classified the Commission recommended saying "Vehicle can/cannot be classified In paragraph d. where it says "Vehicle in question is a junked vehicle as defined by this Ordinance, and cannot be classified.....", the Commission recommended saying "Vehicle in question is/is not a junked vehicle as defined by this Ordinance, and can/cannot be classified....." B. Recommended Changes in Letter to Owner Merwin Willman informed the Commission he had composed the letter by trying to explain things so the owner could understand them. The Commission felt the letter to the owner needed no revisions. George Vick questioned if these items have to go to City Council and was informed they do not - they are .procedures for the Commission. Keith Van Dine made a motion to accept, as corrected, the recommended changes to procedures and the recommended changes in the letter to the owner. George Vick seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ..Motion carried. -2- #6 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Discussion of Request for Change in Zoning District Map A. Petition for Zoning/Rezoning B. Checklist for Zoning/Rezoning Chairman Andrews advised the Commission letter C. under this item had inadvertently been omitted and it should be New and Unscheduled Use Request. A Petition for Zoning/Rezoning Merwin. Willman had worked up a petition for rezoning and the last item (item 4) before the signature of the petitioner reads as follows: "If this petition is approved, a list of owners of property with their current address within 200 feet of the. land proposed for reclassification will be furnished to the City Secretary within two weeks of the date this petition is approved for a public hearing." Jim Shriver asked if the City doesn't currently furnish the list of property owners and send out the letters. Steve Simonson replied the City does and it is the City that is ultimately responsible for seeing that these 'procedures are carried out correctly. The Commission discussed this briefly and decided that even though Merwin Willman had a good idea, the City is still liable. Therefore, the Commission suggested deleting item 4 from the petition for zoning/rezoning. B. Checklist for Zoning/Rezoninq No revisions .were recommended to the checklist for zoning/rezoning. George Vick made a motion to approve, as corrected, the petition for zoning/rezoning and the checklist for zoning/rezoning. Keith Van Dine seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Motion carried. C. New and Unscheduled Use Request Steve Simonson explained that the City is looking at purchasing two acres of land for a new Animal Control facility and distributed a packet to the Commission with further information, a map of the location, and a diagram of the proposed facility. Mr. Simonson drew a diagram for the Commission of the proposed facility saying it will have a privacy fence, parking, a driveway, landscaping, pens in back for large -3- animals and room for future expansion of the facility. Mr. Simonson also pointed out there will be space for offices and for training sessions. There is no classification in the General Business category. of the ordinance for an animal control facility and the City Manager has asked the Commission to make a determination on this. Jim Shriver then commented that it just needs to be added to the uses and Steve Simonson admitted they could do that or specifically add it as a new and unscheduled use. George Vick brought up the fact that the Schedule of Uses is not all inclusive and perhaps something could be interpreted as being the same as an animal control facility. Steve Simonson stressed that the City feels this request should go to a public hearing. They could have asked for the land to be changed to Public Use District, but they feel better bringing it as a formal item with a pubic hearing as a ,l` new and unscheduled use, especially since we are a City. Chairman. Andrews remarked that one question that should be asked is if an animal shelter will be acceptable in a General Business zone. Mr. Andrews continued on saying another question that should be asked is if it will be detrimental to adjacent property owners. Steve Simonson pointed out that the nearest dwellings would be homes in Silvertree, Payless Gas, a farm, and Dobie Middle School. Nothing will be built near it because of the large drainage facility and the electrical lines. Keith Van Dine questioned the sewage and Steve Simonson stated there is a major sewer line nearby. Keith Van Dine made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the assignment of an animal control facility as an allowed use in the General Business category of the Zoning Ordinance. Merwin Willman seconded the motion. Before the vote, Jim Shriver asked that the motion include mention of the fact that the area where the new- animal control facility is proposed to be built was recommended previously by the Commission (in a letter to City Council) to be rezoned from General Business to Neighborhood Services. The vote was unanimous in favor. Motion carried. -4- #7 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Updating of Comprehensive Plan. Chairman Andrews related that Steve Simonson had provided them information this evening on transportation. Steve Simonson noted that more refining to all their information needs to be done and mentioned that he will need help with housing data. As soon as housing is finished, they will have the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan. Chairman Andrews requested that Steve Simonson let him know when there's a time for them to get together and he will help .with the housing information. Steve Simonson commented he is hopeful to have the final draft to them by the next meeting. Chairman Andrews remarked that after they have the final draft, they can then go page by page and refine it. George Vick asked if it will be sent forward to City Council as a draft. Steve Simonson replied yes it will and then it will come back to the Commission to be sent to the department heads for their final changes. Mr. Simonson emphasized he thinks the - Commission will find legislators will eventually designate Comprehensive Plans as the major tool for cities. #8 GENERAL DISCUSSION Keith Van Dine• (a) Reported that the citizens of the 5chirmerville area are up in arms over the road situation. Pfeil Road, in particular, is in terrible shape. Steve Simonson told Mr. Van Dine the Street Department is scheduled to begin repairs in the Schirmerville area the week after next'. Bobbie Vonada• (a) Invited everyone to attend the 50's dance this Saturday evening at the Schertz VFW Hall. It is being sponsored by the Schertz Business Club. . Merwin Willman• (a) Asked the status of revoking platting fees on Schertz Parkway. -5- Steve Simonson remarked that is on hold until another mechanism can be found that would generate funds. (b) Inquired what happened to the request from Jesse Hellums for a continuation on the non-conforming use at Oakview Mobile Home Park. Steve Simonson replied the Commission had given him a consensus at the last meeting to send it forward to City Council for a Board of Adjustment determination. Councilperson Ken Greenwald: (a) Informed everyone there will be a library book sale the 27th, 28th and 29th of this month. (b) Suggested everyone attend the 50's dance this Saturday at the VFW. (c) Related that CVACAC is offering a seminar on March 19th - at 7:00 P.M. at the Schertz library on adolescent gangs and gang recognition. It will be presented by an officer from l the Converse Police Department. All interested persons are invited to attend. There is no charge. (d) Reported that .540 children have signed up for. BVYA softball this year. That is an increase of about 240 over 'last' year. For those who are interested, opening day, is April 4th. The girls state tournament championship will be held here in July. The boys TexMex championship will also be held here and whoever wins goes on to the world championship. Chairman Andrews: (a) Referred to the housing rental and sales market, saying there is a high demand in Schertz of people looking for homes in this school district. Steve Simonson: (a) Enlightened the Commission on the fact that the City now has the 20' easement from Southern Pacific Railroad for FM 78. The State Highway Department is only waiting to hear from Austin on a date for a public hearing on the widening of FM 78. Mr. Simonson said there are several things that should be known about the widening of FM 78. First, Universal City still has to obtain some right-of-way and second, when FM 78 is widened, the connection under the bridge will be no more. -fi- Chairman Andrews asked how traffic will get to FM 1518 and Steve Simonson answered there will still be transition at that corner. Jim Shriver commented there needs to be a better bridge on Aviation. (b) Distributed copies to the Commission of information pertaining to Tax Increment Financing and asked them to look it over so it can be on the agenda of the next meeting for discussion. Jim Shriver• (a) Asked what's being done about Gary Bricken's replace- ment. Steve Simonson replied notices are being handed out to everyone paying water bills, the vacancy has been announced at City Council meetings, and there will be an article in the April Newsletter. George Vick• (a) Asked if anyone had. heard anything on the racetrack coming into the area. Jim Shriver said they are still trying to get financed. Since John Bierschwale had not showed up by this time, Item #4, Semi-Annual Capital Recovery Review, was tabled until the next regularly scheduled meeting. #9 ADJOURNMENT Chairman Andrews adjourned the meeting at 8:15 P.M. The next regularly scheduled meeting is March 24, 1992. -7- y