09-27-2005
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PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
WORK SESSION
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on September 27,2005 at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex,
Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building #1, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
David Richmond, Chairn1an
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
Keith Van Dine, Secretary
Gary Wallace
William Sommers
Clovis Haddock
Roberta Tutschke
Tony Wilenchik, City Council Liaison
CITY STAFF
Nancy McBeth, Director of Planning
Jonette Ellis, Planner I
Misty Nichols, Planning Technician
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
None
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road
After determining that a quorum is present, the Planning and Zoning Conunission of the City of Scheliz, Texas will
convene into a Work Session on Tuesday, September 27,2005 at 6:30 p.m. in the Bob Andrews Conference Room, City
Hall, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:30 p,m.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mr. Robert Brockman inforn1ed the Commission that the Board of Adjustment had approved a sign variance for IBC
Bank,
3. WORK SESSION
A. Hold a work session to review the Unified Development Code, Article VII (Special Districts), Section 7-
Planned Unit Development District.
Ms. McBeth reviewed the changes as discussed at the September 13, 2006 work session regarding the
amendments to Article VII, Section 7, Planned Unit Development District. Ms. McBeth also stated that this item
would go for public hearing on October 25, 2005 for the Planning and Zoning Commission and November 15,
2005 for City Council.
Discussion only, no action taken.
4. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
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A.
Director's Report
Ms. McBeth reviewed the items being reviewed for future Planning and Zoning agendas. She also stated that
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three Commissioners' terms were expiring and explained the process on appointment. She stated that City
Council would consider applications at their October 12, 2005 workshop meeting.
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B.
City Council Report
Mr. Wilenchik reviewed City Council action including: approval ofthe budget and the tax rate of$0.3799; the
renaming of City Hall to the Steve Simonson Building; the announcement of the new City Secretary, Judy
Tokar.
C. Planning Commissioner Comments
Mr. Sommers: Voiced concems regarding exiting traffic off of IH 35 at the Schertz Parkway exit going
southbound, He mentioned that the Transportation Safety Advisory COlllinission might want to review this
dangerous merging location,
Mr. Wallace: Inquired about an off-premise Shell gas station sign, and Ms, Nichols stated that the sign was
refaced, it was formerly Texaco.
Mr. Van Dine: Infom1ed the Commission that the rest area along IH 10 was used for the Katrina evacuees.
Mr. Richmond: Stated that the drought has killed the trees at the Walgreen's location. Ms. McBeth stated
that they would have to replace the dead trees, Mr. Richmond reminded staff of the Bracken Village signs
along FM 3009 at the railroad tracks.
.' ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the work session adjoumed at 8:44 p.m.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Conunission
Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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