01-23-2008
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
January 23, 2008
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on January 23, 2008 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
Cedric Edwards (arrived 6:49 pm)
Ken Greenwald
Roberta Tutschke
William Sommers
Gary Wallace
Michael Carpenter, City Council Liaison
CITY STAFF
Thomas Rhodes, Mitchell Planning Group
Misty Nichols, Planner II
Chris Gabbard, Planner I
Lesa Wood, Planning Technician
Leonard Truitt, Director of Development Services
George Antuna, Economic Development Director
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Francis Rushing, Schertz Chamber of Commerce
Sam Bledsoe, MBC Engineering
Paul Denham, Ramones Engineering
Steven Granado, Carter & Burgess
David Brodbeck, Carter & Burgess
Bill Hunter - Pesado Construction
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.
PRESENTATION
A.
Denham-Ramones Engineering-Proposed Live Oak Hills Subdivision
Tony Eugeno and Paul Denham gave a short presentation on the development of the subdivision.
4.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A.
PC2008-001 Link at Scenic Hills Unit 2-revised Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for a revised final plat for The Links at Scenic Hills Unit 2
consisting of 10.364::1:: acres of land being 51 residential lots, generally located near Columbia and
Jimmy Walker Streets south ofI-35 N.
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B. PC2007-119 Verde Enterprise Business Park Unit 7-Final Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of the final plat for the right-of-way of Verde Parkway
being Verde Enterprise Business Park Unit 7 consisting of2.547:t acres ofland located
approximately one-eighth mile south of Tri-County Parkway on IH-35. This property is zoned
Planned Unit Development District (PUD)
Following reading of the agenda items, Mr. Sommers moved to approve Consent Agenda items 4A, 4B. Mr.
Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
ZC2007-015 South Schertz Zoning Map
Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding an update
and possible revision of the Zoning Map for the City of Schertz for all parcels in Bexar County.
Public hearing opened at 6:43 pm.
Mr. Rhodes presented the proposed zoning map to the Commission and audience. He explained the changes
from the existing to the proposed.
Carl Olson, 1919 Oakwell Farms Pkwy, Ste 110, representing the owners for the property on Greytown Rd. &
IH-IO requested that there be no zoning changes to this property. He introduced one of the owners, James D.
Stewart.
James D. Stewart, 50% owner of property of the property on Greytown Rd. & IH 10, requested that the zoning
of his property not change from the M 1 zoning.
Gary Fairley, 12310 Lower Seguin, requested that his property on Lower Seguin Rd. be zoned Residential
Agriculture.
After discussion between citizens, staff and Commissioners the Public hearing closed at 7:05 pm.
Following review and discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to forward a recommendation for approval to City
Council for the proposals exhibited. Recommendation was made to leave exhibit 1 as current zoning, exhibit
2 approve as changed, exhibit 3 approve as changed with exception of the portion on Lower Sequin Rd listed
as PUD as particularly described in exhibit 4. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion
carried.
6.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A.
PC2007-120 Verde Enterprise Business Park Unit 12-Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of the preliminary plat of Lot 3, Block 10 of the Verde
Enterprise Business Park Unit 12 consisting of 5.369::!: acres of land located approximately one-eighth
(1/8) mile south ofTri-County Parkway on IH-35. This property is zoned Planned Unit Development
District (PUD).
Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the applicant was present.
After discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to approve the item. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote
unanimous. Motion carried.
B. PC2007-121 Country Club Office Park-Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of the preliminary plat of Lots 16 through 32, Block 9 of
the Country Club Office Park Subdivision consisting of 5.1126::!: acres of land located at the southwest
comer of Portage Lane and Country Club Boulevard. This property is zoned Office and Professional
District (OP).
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Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the applicant was present.
After discussion, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the item. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Vote
unanimous. Motion carried.
7.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A.
ZC2008-001 Article IX, Sign Standards
Discussion regarding revisions to Article IX of the UDC, Sign Standards. (T Rhodes)
Mr. Rhodes presented the UDC Article IX Sign Standards to the Commission and the audience. He explained
the changes from the existing to the proposed.
All Commissioners addressed their concerns and suggestions on the proposed sign standards.
Mr. Richmond asked the following citizens and business owners for their input during the discussion:
John McCurry, Hair Salon Owner-l 7460 IH 35 N, suggested that the Commissioners look at small business
when working with these sign standards.
Mark Roberts, 1205 Borgfeld, made a short presentation on his support of electronic signs.
Francis Rushing, Schertz Chamber of Commerce, made statements of support on behalf of the business
owners, and requested the Commission be very sensitive to small businesses when going over this sign
ordinance.
George Antuna, 3636 Woodlawn Farms, suggested to the Commission to be sensitive to small businesses.
Mr. Harless, Schertz resident, stated that he is not opposed to the electronic signs but is in support of
regulations.
8. ITEMS BY COUNCIL, COMMISSION AND STAFF
A. City Council Comments
Mr. Carpenter thanked everyone for their time and reminded everyone of the joint council and planning
and zoning meeting.
B. Planning Manager Comments
Mr. Rhodes advised the Commission that a copy of the new UDC has been provided for their review.
C. Planning Commissioner Comments
Ms. Tutschke:
No comments.
Mr. Sommers:
No comments.
Mr. Greenwald
No comments.
Mr. Evans:
No comments.
Mr. Wallace:
No comments.
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Mr. Edwards:
No comments.
Mr. Richmond:
Reviewed City Ordinance 87-S-9, Creating the City Planning and Zoning Commission, as suggested
previously by Mr. Carpenter. He believes we are in compliance, but need to watch voting majorities
when less than a full Commission is present. He requested that a new statement be placed on the sign up
sheet for public speaking similar to the one on the City Council public speaking sheet.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:56 P.M.
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