06-13-2007
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
June 13, 2007
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on June 13, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
David Richmond, Chairman
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
Ken Greenwald
Clovis Haddock
William Sommers
Roberta Tutschke
Gary Wa11ace
Michael Carpenter, City Council Liaison
CITY STAFF
Leonard Truitt, Development Services Director
Misty Nichols, Planner II
Chris Gabbard, Planner I
Lesa Wood, Recording Secretary
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Jesse Hellums, Hellums Properties, Ltd.
Steven Granado, Carter & Burgess Engineers
Greg Senulis, Moy Civil Engineers
Nannette Baker
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M.
2.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
No citizen comments.
3.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A.
Consider and act upon the November 15, 2006, April 25, 2007, May 9,2007 and May 23,2007
minutes for the Planning and Zoning Commission meetings.
B.
PC2007-043
Consider and act upon a request for an amending plat of lots 1, 2, & 4 of Block 1 of the FM-3009
Retail Subdivision. The 5.40:t-acre tract is generally located at the northeast comer of FM-3009 and
Four Oaks Lane. The property is zoned Manufacturing-Light (M-I).
c.
PC2007-040
Consider and act upon a request to for final plat of the SPV, LLC. Subdivision. This 7.659::!: acre
tract is located on Schertz Parkway approximately 700 feet north of Wiederstein Road and is zoned
General Business District (GB).
Owner/Applicant: Jesse Hellums, Hellums Properties, Ltd.
Representative: Arnold Martinez, Martinez Engineering, Inc.
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Following reading of agenda items 3A, 3B, and 3C, Ms. Tutschke moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
Mr. Sommers seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous with Mr. Greenwald and Mr. Haddock abstaining
from the November 15, 2007 minutes, Mr. Wallace abstaining from the April 25, 2007 minutes, Mr. Wallace
and Mr. Richmond abstaining from the May 9, 2007 minutes, and Mr. Wallace and Mr. Evans abstaining
from the May 23, 2007 minutes. Motion carried.
4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
There were no public hearing items for consideration.
5.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A.
PC2007-042
Consider and act upon a request for a revised master plan of 209.71:1:: acre tract. The property is
generally located on IH-35 Southbound Access Road at Schertz Parkway. The property is zoned
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Owner! Applicant: Mid-Cities 35 Partners Ltd.
Engineer: Ernest Rodriguez, Carter & Burgess Engineers
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments.
Mr. Granado reviewed the upcoming changes to the property and road.
After some discussion on the changes and drainage, Mr. Sommers moved to approve the item. Mr. Haddock
seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
B. PC2007-045
Consider and act upon a request to for site plan of the SPV, LLC. Subdivision. This 7.659::!: acre tract
is located on Schertz Parkway approximately 700 feet north of Wiederstein Road and is zoned
General Business District (GB).
Owner! Applicant: Jesse Hellums, Hellums Properties, Ltd.
Representative: Arnold Martinez, Martinez Engineering, Inc.
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments.
Mr. Wallace questioned the sign on the property.
Mr. Hellums stated that there had been no utilities on the property but the problem has been resolved. Mr.
Hellums stated the utilities are in place now, and they have tenants for the property.
Mr. Richmond advised Mr. Hellums of the sign regulations in the Schertz Parkway District. Sign height
is restricted to 18'7", and any variance must be requested from the Board of Adjustment.
Mr. Hellums stated that he is aware of the sign restrictions and is willing to meet the restrictions.
Mr. Sommers advised Mr. Hellums of a service that removes trees and replants them instead of killing
them. Mr. Sommers advised Mr. Hellums by doing this it could have a monetary benefit.
After some discussion on the traffic and street issues, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the item. Mr.
Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Sommers, Mr. Greenwald, Mr. Wallace,
Mr. Haddock, Mr. Richmond. Vote Nay: Mr. Evans. Motion carried.
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c. PC2007-046
Consider and act upon a request for Site Plan of the Haigwood Village. The .690:t acre tract is
generally located on the northeast comer of Schertz Parkway at Savannah Drive. The property is
zoned General Business (GB).
Owner/Applicant: Nannette Baker
Representative: D. Scott Dye, P.E., Dye Enterprises
Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments.
Mr. Richmond stated he appreciated the hard work put into the project due to the size of the lot.
After discussion, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the item. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Vote
unanimous. Motion carried.
6. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. City Council
Mr. Carpenter stated that the City granted the appeal to the Blackburn subdivision, and they denied the
SUP in the south part of town (Ruben Saldana - SUP request). No other items were acted upon. Mr.
Carpenter advised the commission that Mr. Wilenchik has had improvement in his health.
B. Director's Report
No comments.
C. Planning Commissioner Comments
Ms. Tutschke:
No comments.
Mr. Sommers:
No comments.
Mr. Greenwald:
No comments.
Mr. Evans:
No comments.
Mr. Wallace:
No comments
Mr. Haddock:
No comments.
Mr. Richmond:
Stated it's a pleasure to have a full commission present and welcomed Mr. Wallace back.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:02 P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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