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06-08-2004 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES JUNE 8, 2004 eThe Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on June 8, 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 Clovis Haddock Joyce Briscoe Gary Wallace Ken Greenwald, ex-officio CITY STAFF Amy Madison, Community Development Director Jonette Ellis, Planning Technician Misty Nichols, Planning Technician COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Keith Van Dine, Secretary William Sommers OTHERS PRESENT Robert Brockman, 4505 Grand Forest Don McCrary, 323 Breesport Jim Hardy, 323 Breesport Colleen Crain, 505 Winburn 1. Call to Order/Roll Call e Chairman Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. 2. PUBLIC HEARING SUP2004-013 Public Hearing for a specific use permit for Block 1, Lot 2, of the Pecan Street Center Addition to allow for an office/warehouse facility to be located in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ). The property is located at the northwest corner of Pecan Street and Oak Street. Applicant: Ernest Gonzales Ms. Madison reviewed staff comments and stated that the site is located in the AICUZ and requires a specific use permit. The applicant is planning a 5,000 square foot facility for an office and warehouse to operate a light bulb maintenance company. There being no one else to speak for or against the request, Chairman Richmond closed the Public Hearing. 3. Reconvene into Regular Session Chainnan Richmond convened the meeting into Regular Session at 6:35 p.m. 4. Citizen Input other than Agenda Items e Mr. Brockman suggested the chainnan introduce the Commissioners and staff at the beginning of each meeting for those present who may not know the Commissioners or staff. Chairman Richmond Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission June 8, 2004 Page I of 4 introduced the Commission and staff. . Mr. McCrary and Mr. Hardy introduced a proposed development at the northwest quadrant of Schertz Parkway and Live Oak Road. The "Bindsei1" tract is a 28-acre parcel that is currently zoned General Business (GB) and Residential-5 (R-5). Mr. Hardy would like to zone the entire tract R-5. Discussion included: Density, access to the property, green space, 30-foot gas easement across the property and drainage. Discussion only, no action taken. 5. Board of Adjustment Actions: The Board of Adjustment will meet on June 14, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. for the Raul Rodriguez variance. 6. Code Enforcement Issues Ms. Madison reviewed the code enforcement report and stated that staff is still working on the Reidel signs and the signs located at FM 3009 north of IH 35 near the railroad tracks. She also stated that the container signs on IH 35 had been reviewed and permitted. Mr. Richmond inquired about the developer signs at the Oaks at Green Valley and stated that only one developer sign was permitted per development. Ms. Madison stated that she would follow up with the inspections department. Discussion only, no action taken. 7. Discuss and take appropriate action to approve the minutes for the April 27, 2004 and May 11, 2004 Planning and Zoning meetings. . Ms. Briscoe moved to remove the April 27, 2004 Planning and Zoning minutes from the table for discussion and action. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. Following review ofthe revised minutes, Ms. Briscoe moved to approve the minutes ofthe April 27, 2004 Planning and Zoning meeting. Mr. Haddock seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Mr. Richmond, Mr. Evans, Mr. Haddock and Ms. Briscoe. Mr. Wallace abstained from the vote. Following additional review, Ms. Briscoe moved to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2004 Planning and Zoning meeting. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 8. SUP2004-013 Discuss and take appropriate action for a Specific Use Permit for Block 1, Lot 2, of the Pecan Street Center Addition to allow for an office/warehouse facility to be located in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ). The property is located at the northwest corner of Pecan Street and Oak Street. Applicant: Ernest Gonzales Ms. Madison reviewed staff comments and stated that six notices were mailed to surrounding property owners and staff received no responses. Following review and discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to forward this item to City Council with a recommendation of approval. Mr. Haddock seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. .. BOA2004-005 Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission June 8, 2004 Page 2 of 4 Discuss and take appropriate action on a request for an 8.5-inch encroachment of the side- building setback of Lot 4, Block 2 of Jonas Woods, Unit 3,2497 Jane Addams Drive. Applicant: Wilshire Homes . Ms. Madison reviewed staff comments and stated that the applicant is requesting a variance to encroach 8.5-inches into the 7.5-foot side yard setback for a 1 story, 2,720 square foot home. The applicant states that the request is due to the lot being irregularly shaped and the house will not fit between the setbacks. The 11,171 square foot lot narrows from 75-feet to 65-feet. Mr. Evans inquired about the distance between this proposed structure and the adjacent home. Ms. Briscoe asked if there was a representative present to answer the question and staff stated that there was not, and noted that the applicant was given notice of the meeting. There being was no representation, Mr. Wallace moved to table the request until the June 22, 2004 Planning and Zoning meeting. Mr. Haddock seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 10. PC2004-022 Discuss and take appropriate action for preliminary plat approval of ARC III, L.L.C. Subdivision. The 0.656-r. acre tract is located on the southwest corner of FM 78 and Nu Pecan Grove. The property is zoned General Business (GB). Applicant: Affordable Residential Communities Ms. Madison reviewed staff comments and stated that the 0.656 acre tract is located at the southwest corner of FM 78 and Nu Pecan Grove. It is the location of the former Kountry Kitchen restaurant that closed several years ago. The owner of the property would like to sell, but the property was never platted. . An application for a final plat will follow. Prior to any occupancy a site plan will be required. Mr. Richmond questioned if this property was intended to remain as a commercial use, and Mr. Arnold Martinez stated that the use would stay commercial. Mr. Evans stated that Kowloon's parking lot was in the floodplain, and Ms. Madison stated that this property is on higher ground and is not in the floodplain. Following discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the request. Ms. Briscoe seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 11. SUP2004-014 Discuss and take appropriate action to call for a Public Hearing for a Specific Use Permit for Block 36, Lots 47-49, Aviation Heights (505 Winburn Avenue). The request is to allow for the operation of a business in a Residential-2 (R-2) District. Applicant: Colleen Crain Ms. Madison reviewed staff comments and stated that the applicant is requesting a specific use permit to allow for the operation of a business in a residentially zoned district. The applicant proposes to place a portable building in the rear of the property she leases to operate a beauty salon. Ms. Crain stated that she currently has approximately 50 clients and would like to work from home. She also stated that she has contacted all the neighbors regarding the business. Ms. Crain stated that the backyard is fenced. . Mr. Richmond reminded the applicant that the Specific Use Permit would be issued to her only and would Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission June 8, 2004 Page 3 of 4 not be transferable. Ms. Crain stated that she currently leases the property and would like to purchase the property at a later date. e Following review and discussion, Mr. Haddock moved to call for a public hearing to be scheduled for the July 13, 2004 Planning and Zoning meeting. Ms. Briscoe seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unammous. 12. Items by Commissioners and City Staff a. 2003 Planning Department Briefing Ms. Madison: Presented the 2003 Community Development Department briefing. The briefing included the following departments: Economic Development, Planning and Building Inspections. Mr. Wallace: Stated that he would not be at the July Planning and Zoning meetings and the first meeting in August. Mr. Evans: Voiced concerns about the Lutheran church sign on Schertz Parkway. The sign had been removed and now it is back up. Ms. Madison stated she was unaware if a permit had been issued and would review the sign with the building official. Councilman Greenwald: Stated that the bids for the new fire station were over by $900,000.00. He stated that the Council is considering building the structure for the fire equipment and placing a temporary mobile home for the office/living quarters. Councilman Greenwald also stated that City Council passed a bond for $7.7 million for the following: update municipal buildings, parks, streets, drainage and purchase . the church property. He stated the City currently has an A + rating. Mr. Richmond: Stated that the Verizon tower on Live Oak Road had been erected and asked if it was operational. Mr. Richmond also asked the status of speed bumps, and Councilman Greenwald stated that TSAC is currently reviewing speed "humps". Mr. Richmond voiced his concerns for the amount of R-5 zoning, and stated that the Commission had created the R-7 zoning for the developers. Mr. Richmond also voiced concerns about the fencing for the Family Dollar store, and asked if fencing should be placed between the commercial use property and the apartment complex. Mr. Richmond mentioned that he would not be at the June 22, 2004 meeting. 13. Adjournment There being no further business, Mr. Wallace moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m. Ms. Briscoe seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. n<i::":, :.. C..:. ~,...' I ~j & V \1l.1 V ;/-,_ "'.... ,^-,v;,'1/." .t J""":- ,j-,,,, Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission . Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission June 8, 2004 Page 4 of4