ccreg 07-20-04
COUNCIL - REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2004
The Schertz City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at
7:00 pm in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway,
Schertz, Texas. The following members were present: Mayor Hal Baldwin
presiding, Councilmembers Carl Douglas, Steve Simonson, Reginna Agee, Tony
Wilenchik and Ken Greenwald. Staff members present City Manager Mark
Marquez and Deputy City Secretary Mary Ybarra.
Mayor Baldwin welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and
asked everyone to rise and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Baldwin thanked Police Chief Starr for a very nice presentation on plaque
dedication for former Police Chief Agee. The plaque is displayed at entrance of Police
Department. The presentation took place prior the City Council meeting.
#1 HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Robert Brockman. 4505 Grand Forest had the following comments:
. The need for bike route signage back to back. Currently signage indicates one-
way.
#2
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Special Workshop Session
Special Workshop Session
Regular Session
5-12-04
5-26-04
6-01-04
There being no corrections to minutes, Councilmember Agee moved to approve the
minutes of Special Workshop Session, May 12, 2004, Special Workshop Session, May
26, 2004 and Regular Session, June 1, 2004. Councilmember Greenwald seconded the
motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAY: None.
#3 PUBLIC HEARING: To receive citizen comments regarding the
rezoning of 655.5+ acres from Pre-development (PD) to Residential/Agricultural
(RA) in Guadalupe and Comal Counties. Applicant: City of Schertz
Mayor Baldwin explained the procedures to be followed in a public hearing and asked for
staff input at this time.
City Manager Marquez pointed to map, showing the property along IH-35. Mentioned
that annexation had taken place and rezoning for development is the issue and driver to
rezone the area from Pre-Development (PD) to Residential! Agricultural (RA). The initial
zoning is not set in stone, property owner may choose or request a change. The Planning
and Zoning Commission met and voted, recommending approval to rezone 655.5+ acres.
Currently the frontage is General Business (GB) and will stay in its current zoning.
The public hearing was open for citizen input. There was none. Mayor Baldwin closed
the public hearing.
#4 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance
rezoning 655.5+ acres from Pre-development (PD) to Residential/Agricultural (RA)
in Guadalupe and Comal Counties
There was no further discussion and Councilmember Greenwald moved to approve the
first reading of Ordinance rezoning 655.5+ acres from Pre-Development (PD) to
Residential! Agricultural (RA). Councilmember Simonson seconded the motion, which
carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAY: None.
#5 PUBLIC HEARING: To receive citizen comments regarding
consideration of Corridor Hotel Ltd. Reinvestment Zone.
Mayor Baldwin explained the procedure to be followed in a public hearing and asked for
staff input at this time.
City Manager Marquez commented it's a straightforward procedure and mentioned that
the reinvestment zone area is larger to accommodate other development not only
development of hotel. He recommends approval.
Amy Madison, Community Development Director added that the development consists
of a restaurant pad/hotel. No word on what type of restaurant as of yet. The hotel is a (4)
four-story structure with 98 units.
The item was opened for citizen input. There was no none and Mayor Baldwin closed the
public hearing.
#6 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance
approving Corridor Hotel Ltd. Reinvestment Zone.
Councilmember Douglas moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance approving
Corridor Hotel Ltd., Reinvestment Zone. Councilmember Greenwald seconded the
motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAY: None.
#7 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance
regarding Tax Abatement Agreement for and with Corridor Hotel Ltd.
City Manager Marquez commented the abatement is based on 4.2 million dollar property
improvements. Plans are to construct a 56,000 square foot hotel, consisting of 32 suites,
98 units. The annual abatement is 79% for a period of ten (10) years. The total net
revenue to the City over the 10-year term is approximately $444,000+. He believes a
second hotel is a good thing for the City.
Councilmember Simonson moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance regarding
Tax Abatement Agreement for and with Corridor Hotel Ltd. Councilmember Douglas
seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAY: None.
#8 Consider and take action calling for a public hearing on August 17,2004 for
a Specific Use Permit request from RFW, Inc. for an office/warehouse facility in the
Nell Deane Subdivision, Block 3, Lot 7, located in the AICUZ. Property is zoned GB.
City Manager Marquez explained the reason for a public hearing. The issue is based on a
requirement due to the facility being in the AICUZ.
Councilmember Agee moved to set public hearing date of August 17, 2004 for Specific
Use Permit request from RFW, Inc. for office/warehouse facility in the Nell Deane
Subdivision, Block 3, Lot 7, located in the AICUZ. Councilmember Greenwald seconded
the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAY: None.
#9 Consider and take action calling for a public hearing on August 17,2004 on a
request from Hardy & Company, Inc. to rezone 11.867+ acres from General
Business (GB) to Residential-5 (R-5). Property is located in the northwest quadrant
of Schertz Parkway and Live Oak Road.
City Manager Marquez explained the tract is the Bindseil property across from Schertz
Parkway. Frontage of property is currently general business, and back of property is
zoned R-5. The property must go through the process to rezone the entire tract. Flood
plain is a side issue; LOMAR is to get done in the next 6-9 months finalizing the outcome
of flood plain issue.
Councilmember Greenwald moved to set public hearing date of August 17, 2004 on a
request from Hardy & Company, Inc. to rezone 11.867+acres from General Business
(GB) to Residential-5 (R-5). Councilmember Wilenchik seconded the motion, which
carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAY: None.
#10 Items by City Manager
General Announcement
. Mentioned a correction to (FYI) letter sent to Dr. Pustka relative to billing of
dispatch services amount. Correction of $1,200 instead of $2,500 was corrected.
The amount has been paid.
. Part of Council FYI is copy of letter relative to the City of Cibolo invoicing
dispatch services 2004/2005.
. Also, part of Council FYI is a copy of letter sent to residents Mendoza, Chavez,
Paurzad and Gordon notifying them of scheduled workshop session of July 28,
2004, discussing the basketball court at the Park of Woodland Oaks.
#11 Items by Council
General Announcements
Councilmember Douglas
Liaison EDC
Liaison-Schertz Library Board
. Reported on an incident that happened behind his house (FM3009) at 6:45 am.
Observed that PolicelEMS were fast to response. Traffic was handled quickly, in
a highly professional manner. Job well done.
Councilmember Simonson
4-B Board
Liaison BVY A
. No comment.
Councilmember Agee
4-B Board
Liaison Schertz Housing Authority
. No comment.
Councilmember Wilenchik
4-B Board
Liaison Schertz Humane Society
Liaison HOA Coalition
Ex-officio- TSAC
. No comment.
.
Councilmember Greenwald
4-B Board
Ex-officio P & Z Commission
Ex-officio SSLG Corp.
. Reported that SSLGC met on Thursday, Well #8 is on line. Well #1, casing is
leaking, cost is approximately $50,000 for replacement. Might be able to re-coup
a portion, is looking into the matter.
#12 Items by Mayor
General Announcements
. Commented plaque dedication for former Police Chief Agee was a very nice
presentation.
Council moved across the hall, Conference Room for Executive Session. A short break
was taken.
#13 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Called under Chapter 551 Texas Government
Code, Sub-Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Evaluation of Municipal Court
Judge and Evaluation of City Secretary.
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An Executive Session was held from 7:30 pm to 10:33 pm.
#14 ACTION, if any, on above Executive Session.
No action was necessary.
#15 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Baldwin adjourn
ATTEST:
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