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03-23-2004 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES MARCH 23, 2004 . The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on March 23, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION David Richmond, Chairman Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman Keith Van Dine, Secretary (entered at 6:41 p.m.) Clovis Haddock Gary Wallace Joyce Briscoe William Sommers COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Ken Greenwald, ex-officio (attended City Council's Strategic Planning Session) Call to Order/Roll Call CITY STAFF Amy Madison, Community Development Director Misty Nichols, Planning Technician Jonette Ellis, Planning Technician OTHERS PRESENT Robert Brockman, 4505 Grand Forest Richard Wiseman, 2449 Woodbridge Way Ray Tompkins, Wave Tec Pools, Inc. Larry Aiken, Austin, Texas Henry Christopher, 5802 N.W. Expressway .. Chairman Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Citizen Input other than Agenda Items Mr. Robert Brockman inquired about the white trailer at Main Street and Schertz Parkway. He stated that it is unsightly and would like to see it removed. Ms. Briscoe wondered if there is a line of site problem at the intersection. Ms. Madison stated she would have Code Enforcement review the site. 3. Board of Adjustment Actions: The Board of Adjustment will meet on Apri15, 2004. 4. Approval of the Minutes: Consider and take action on approval of the minutes from the November 25, 2003 and the March 9, 2004 Planning and Zoning meetings. Following review, Mr. Haddock moved to approve the minutes of the November 24, 2003 Planning and Zoning meeting with the correction to item #11 which changes "the" to "that". Ms. Briscoe seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. . Following additional review, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2004 Planning and Zoning meeting. Ms. Briscoe seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission March 23, 2004 Page I of4 5. BOA2004-002 Discuss and take appropriate action on a request for a variance to encroach 5-feet into the 10- foot minimum separation requirement between the main building and an in-ground pool. The property is located at 2449 Woodbridge Way. Applicant: Richard Wiseman . Ms. Madison reviewed staff comments and stated that the applicant is requesting a variance to reduce the minimum separation between the main building and an in-ground pool. She stated that if the pool company were to supply the necessary engineering documents to ensure the integrity of the existing main building's foundation, the variance would not be necessary. Mr. Wiseman and Mr. Ray Tompkins were present to address the Commission. Mr. Tompkins stated that shifting earth causes cracks and that their pools are steel constructed and will not crack. The Commission voiced concerns about the location of the in-ground pool with relation to the main structure. It was discussed to move it to a different location, but Mr. Wiseman stated he was limited due to easements and trees located on his lot. Mr. Sommers wanted the applicant to be aware that requesting engineering designs would protect him in the future for any foundation problems, and that the City of Schertz would not assume any responsibility for any future foundation problems. Mr. Wiseman stated he was aware of his liability. Mr. Richmond stated that the application was incomplete and that the Commission needed a formal proposal or contract from the pool company for review. Following staff reviewing the applicant's documentation, the contract was found and distributed to the Commission for their review. . Following review and discussion, Mr. Van Dine moved to forward the application to the Board of Adjustment with a recommendation of approval. Mr. Haddock seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 6. PC574-03 Discuss and take appropriate action for preliminary plat approval of the Mesa Oaks Subdivision. The 14.51 acre tract contains 53 single family lots situated on the north side of Live Oak Road, approximately 1,400-feet east of Schertz Parkway. The property is zoned Residential-6 (R-6). Applicant: Don McCrary & Associates Ms. Madison reviewed staff comments and stated that the preliminary plat for "Live Oak Place" was approved by the Commission at their June 10, 2003 meeting. Due to a final plat not being submitted within six months, the preliminary plat had expired. The applicant has renamed the subdivision Mesa Oaks. The zoning on the property was approved by City Council at their August 19, 2003 meeting rezoning the property from R-2 to R-6. The plat shows 59 single-family lots. There is an oversized entrance into the subdivision and two access stub-outs for future development. Mr. Aiken was present and discussion included: the main entrance being large enough for emergency vehicles, possible street name changes, printing of adjacent property owners being visible, and building envelope on the lots. Following review and discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the request. Mr. Sommers seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. . Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission March 23, 2004 Page 2 of 4 7. SV2004-003 Discuss and take appropriate action for a variance to the sign ordinance for three (3) builder development signs for the Schertz Forest Subdivision. Applicant: Schertz Forest Venture . Ms. Madison reviewed staff comments and stated the sign ordinance allows for one (1) Builder Development sign not to exceed 32 sq. ft and lO-feet in height. The applicant is requesting three (3) development signs. They are as follows: SIGN LOCATION SQUARE FEET HEIGHT 1 FM 1518 64 14- feet 2 Ware Seguin Road 64 12- feet 3 Ware Seguin Road 60 1 0- feet All three signs exceed the maximum requirements. She stated that the applicant's intentions are to direct traffic off ofFM 1518 with sign #1, and signs #2 and #3 show the lot configuration for each block. Mr. Christopher informed the Commission that there would not be a sales trailer or on-site sales, so the signage was important to sell the lots. Mr. Christopher also stated that once the lots were sold, the signs would come down. Mr. Richmond reminded Mr. Christopher that once 75% of the lots were sold in each phase, the sign would be removed per the Sign Ordinance. Ms. Madison also stated that any additional signage (possibly for Unit 3) would also require a variance. . Following review and discussion, Mr. Haddock moved to approve the request. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Mr. Richmond, Mr. Haddock, Mr. Van Dine, Ms. Briscoe, Mr. Wallace and Mr. Sommers. Voting Nay: Mr. Evans. Motion carried. 8. Discussion regarding location of an industrial park along the IH 10 corridor. Ms. Madison stated that staff is working with the City Engineer on acquiring necessary metes and bounds and exhibits for the area along the IH 10 corridor between the western city limits and Pfeil Road. The proposal shows Manufacturing-Light (M-l) and General Business (GB) along IH 10. Ms. Madison also stated the schedule for the public hearings is as follows: P&Z calls for public hearing: 4/13/04 City Council calls for public hearing: 4/20/04 Publish and mail notices: 4/21/04 P&Z Public Hearing: 5/18/04 City Council Public Hearing: 6/01/04 Second & Final Reading: 6/15/04 Discussion only, no action taken. 9. Items by Commissioners and City Staff a. Comprehensive Land Plan update Ms. Madison: Gave an update of the activity of the Comprehensive Land Plan Committee, and stated . that they are working very diligently touring the city to review the thoroughfare plan. Ms. Madison also Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission March 23, 2004 Page 3 of 4 . updated the Commission on the following: 1. Sidewalks at Green Valley Road: Plans from the engineer will be brought forward for staffs review. 2. Storage Containers along IH 35: Letter has been sent to the owner asking for compliance. 3. We believe Union Pacific Railroad has issued letters to persons with signage within the railroad's right-of-way asking for removal. Staff to follow-up with Union Pacific. 4. E1be1 Road zoning: Need to place item back on agenda to withdraw the application. Mr. Evans: Asked Ms. Madison to check with the owner of the "container signs" along IH 35 to see ifhe owns the "container signs" along IH 10, which are not in compliance. Ms. Briscoe: Stated her dislike for the Reidel signs and asked that they be addressed. Ms. Briscoe also asked Ms. Madison for a time-line when a certified planner would be hired. Ms. Madison stated that the director of planning positi on would not be filled per the City Manager. Mr. Wallace: Stated that the property owners in Wynn Brook were being cheated on their trees. The homebuilder, Pulte is placing trees that equate to approximately %-inch in diameter, where they should be 2-inch in diameter. He also stated that the large oak tree in the Wynn Brook Unit 4 Subdivision is dead. Ms. Madison stated she would address these issues with the developer. Mr. Richmond: Remarked that the "We1come to Schertz" sign at Schertz Parkway and IH 35 was very nice. He also publicly thanked the school district for placing wrought iron fencing around the Green Valley Road Elementary. .0. Adjournment There being no further business, Mr. Haddock moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. rt~J~L Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission . Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission March 23, 2004 Page 4 of 4