02-13-2008
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
February 13, 2008
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on February 13, 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
Ken Greenwald
William Sommers
Gary Wallace
CITY STAFF
Thomas Rhodes, Mitchell Planning Group
Misty Nichols, Planner II
Chris Gabbard, Planner I
Lesa Wood, Planning Technician
Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Specialists
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Cedric Edwards
Roberta Tutschke
Michael Carpenter, City Council Liaison
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Donald Griffin, Rolling Hills Ranch
Victor Wehman, CEC Engineers
Paul Denham, Live Oak Hills Subdivision
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M.
2.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
No Citizen comments.
3.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A.
Denham-Ramones Engineering-Proposed Live Oak Hills Subdivision
Mr. Rhodes introduced Paul Denham who gave a short presentation on the development of the subdivision.
Commissioners had discussion with the staff and developer on the development of the subdivision.
B. PC2007-117 Proposed Rolling Hills Ranch-Master plan
Mr. Rhodes gave a short presentation of the subdivision and introduced the developer Mr. Griffin.
4.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A.
Consider and act upon the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes for January 9,2008
and January 23, 2008.
Following reading of the agenda item, Mr. Sommers moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Wallace
seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
February 13, 2008
Page lof4
A. PC2007-105 Murphy Oil-Replat
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for a replat of Lots 9 and 10 of Block I of the
Murphy USA #7186-Wal-Mart Subdivision #3391, containing 24.745:t acres of land located on the
southeast corner of FM-3009 and Four Oaks Lane. The property is zoned General Business (GB),
General Business District -2 (GB-2), and Manufacturing District-Light (M-I).
Public hearing opened at 7: 17 pm.
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the applicant was present.
After discussion between staff and Commissioners the Public hearing closed at 7:19 pm.
Mr. Wallace moved to approve the item. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Mr. Greenwald,
Mr. Evans, Mr. Wallace, and Mr. Richmond. Voting Nay: Mr. Sommers. Motion carried.
B. ZC2007-016 Rolling Hills Ranch-Zoning to R-7
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request to establish the permanent zoning on
approximately 194.56:i: acres of land out of the John Noyes Survey Number 259, Abstract Number
253, Guadalupe County, Schertz, Texas, to Single-Family Residential-7 District (R-7) and General
Business District (GB), generally located at the southeast comer of Froboese Road and Eckhardt Road
being 2,90O:i: feet south ofIH-35 on Eckhardt Road. (Rolling Hills Ranch Subdivision)
Public hearing opened at 7:28 pm.
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the applicant was present.
Mr. Griffin stated he was available for any questions.
Ron Shott, 1300 Engle Rd., stated his concerns on the flooding in the area.
Nancy Pinder and Tom Jordan, 1370 Engel Rd., stated their concerns with the access to the property.
Patrick Pinder, 1376 Engel Rd., stated his concerns with the access to the property.
James Roberson, 360 Big John, stated his concerns with the access to the property.
Mr. Griffin answered the access and drainage questions.
Mr. Brockman, 1000 Elbel, asked if this project would be presented to City Council.
After discussion between citizens, staff and Commissioners the Public hearing closed at 7:57 pm.
After a short discussion between Commissioners, Mr. Sommers moved to recommend approval to the City
Council. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
C. ZC2008-002 Street Name Changes - Lookout RoadJEnterprise Ave.lJourneys Way
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for three (3) street name changes, Lookout
Road, Associate Drive, and Enterprise Ave.
Public hearing opened at 8: II pm.
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the applicant was present.
Mr. Brockman questioned the names of the streets.
After discussion between citizens, staff and Commissioners the Public hearing closed at 8: 18 pm.
Mr. Sommers moved to recommend approval to the City Council. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Voting
Aye: Mr. Sommers, Mr. Evans, Mr. Wallace, and Mr. Richmond. Voting Nay: Mr. Greenwald. Motion
carried.
D. ZC2008-001 Sign Ordinance-Article IX, Unified Development Code
Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding an
amendment to the Unified Development Code to adopt a revised Article IX, Sign Standards.
Public hearing opened at 8: 19 pm.
Mr. Rhodes presented the revisions of the UOC Article IX Sign Standards to the Commission and the
audience.
Minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
February 13, 2008
Page 2 of 4
The following spoke against the Sign Standards:
· Melissa Robles, SOl, representing the FM 3009 Retail.
· Lee Bentley, 712 Main, Houston, TX.
. Mark Roberts, 1205 Borgfeld.
After discussion between citizens, staff and Commissioners the Public hearing closed at 8:39 pm.
After discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to recommend approval to the City Council with the change on the
luminance to be promulgated by staff. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
6.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A.
PC2007-116 FM 3009 South Subdivision-Preliminary Plat
Consider and act upon a request for approval of the preliminary plat of Lot I, Block 1 FM 3009 South
Subdivision consisting of3.33:!: acres of land located 600 feet south of Savannah Drive intersection on
the southeast right-of-way ofFM 3009. The property is zoned Neighborhood Services (NS).
Mr. Richmond moved this item forward to be heard before the public hearings.
Ms. Gabbard reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the applicant was not present.
After a short discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the item. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion.
Voting Aye: Mr. Greenwald, Mr. Evans, Mr. Wallace, and Mr. Richmond. Voting Nay: Mr. Sommers.
Motion carried.
7. ITEMS BY COUNCIL, COMMISSION AND STAFF
A. City Council Comments
No comments.
B. Planning Manager Comments
No comments.
C. Planning Commissioner Comments
Mr. Sommers:
Provided information from the BOA meeting.
Mr. Greenwald
No comments.
Mr. Evans:
No comments.
Mr. Wallace:
Questioned the distribution of the Tree Mitigation fees.
Mr. Richmond:
Requested George Logan or Gail Douglas be present at the next meeting to give a financial update on the
tree mitigation fund.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
February 13, 2008
Page 3 of 4
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
0NvJ J;""W ..l
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
~ C1Uwd
Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
Minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
February 13, 2008
Page 4 of 4