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11-23-2004 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES NOVEMBER 23, 2004 . The Schertz PlaIlliing and Zoning Commission convened on November 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 William Sommers (entered at 6:35 p.m.) Gary Wallace Clovis Haddock Ken Greenwald, ex-officio CITY STAFF Amy Madison, Community Development Director (entered at 6:50 p.m.) Jonette Ellis, Planning Technician COMMISSIONERS ABSENT None OTHERS PRESENT Robert Brockman, 4505 Grand Forest Don Griffin, Land Development Service 1. Call to Order/Roll Call Chairman Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. . PUBLIC HEARING 2. PC2004-056 Public hearing to replat Schertz Industrial Park, Block 1, Lots 1 and 2 and establish Schertz Industrial Park, Block 1, Lot 1R. The purpose of the replat is to plat two lots into one. The property is located at the northeast corner of Bell North Drive and Doerr Lane. Applicant: OBR Metal Fab, Inc. Ms. Ellis reviewed staff comments and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the site plan for this development on 7/13/04. The application is to replat two lots into one. The Planning Department mailed seven notification letters and received one back undeliverable. The replat meets the requirements ofthe Unified Development Code and staff recommends approval. Ms. Ellis also stated that the applicant was present. There being no one else present to speak for or against the request, Chairman Richmond closed the public hearing. 3. Reconvene into Regular Session Chairman Richmond reconvened into regular session at 6:33 p.m. 4. Citizen Input other than Agenda Items . Mr. Brockman spoke of the recent rains and complimented the Commission on their standards to require quality development. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission November 23,2004 Page I of4 5. Board of Adjustment Actions: None at this time. . No action taken. 6. Discuss and take appropriate action on approval of the minutes for the October 12, 2004 and October 25, 2004 Planning and Zoning meetings. Following review, Mr. Haddock moved to approve the minutes of the October 12, 2004 PlaIlliing and Zoning meeting. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. Following review, Mr. Van Dine moved to approve the minutes ofthe October 25,2004 Planning and Zoning meeting. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 7. PC2004-056 Discuss and take appropriate action to replat Schertz Industrial Park, Block 1, Lots 1 and 2 and establish Schertz Industrial Park, Block 1, Lot 1R. The purpose of the replat is to plat two lots into one. The property is located at the northeast corner of Bell North Drive and Doerr Lane. Applicant: OBR Metal Fab, Inc. Following review, Mr. Van Dine moved to approve the request. Mr. Sommers seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 8. Discussion regarding new development: a. Tanglewood Park Master Plan, Unit 1 and Unit 2 Preliminary Plats . Ms. Ellis reviewed staff comments and stated that the Planning Department is bringing this item forward for discussion purposes only. The exhibits in your packet are preliminary and staff has asked for revisions. We'd like the Commission's input on this development before moving forward. The Planning and Zoning Commission originally approved a master plan for this subdivision 1/28/03. The approval has expired and the applicant is resubmitting. There are various changes from the previous plan. The number oflots has increased from 411 to 425 with the percentage ofR-5 lots increasing from 56% to 62%. The number of acres for parkland has decreased from 6.2 to 3.22 acres, with the trails and ponds being eliminated. Following additional discussions with the applicant 11/19/04, he has decided not to dedicate park land to the City of Schertz, but have those areas indicated as open space to be maintained by the HOA. He will be paying park fees. The 86- foot east/west thoroughfare has been moved in accordance with the recently approved master thoroughfare plan. Staff did indicate to the applicant that the thoroughfare was intended to buffer residential from commercial, but due to transmission towers, the thoroughfare is extended through the residential portion of this development. Staff has requested that no lots face this thoroughfare. The plan shows 14 lots facing the thoroughfare with a 30-foot building set back. The developer will be proposing a "loop" road similar to the Forest Ridge development off of Wieder stein Road. The Commission voiced concerns regarding no access to the detention easement, access to adjacent commercial properties, the CPS utility easement, construction of Eckhardt Road, private driveway access along Creekwood Street, right turn lane offIH-35 frontage road, square footage of homes, and 20-foot front yard set back. The Commission asked Mr. Griffin to modify the proposed master plan. . Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission November 23,2004 Page 2 of 4 Discussion only, no action taken. .9. Ms. Madison reviewed the City Council's decision regarding the Betty Tate Family property located in the AICUZ and that City Council had agreed to the following conditions: 1) Additional sheds or other out- buildings would be permitted without obtaining a specific use permit. 2) Replacing existing manufactured homes with constructed homes would be allowed without obtaining a specific use permit. 3) Allowing grandfather clause to be in effect for future owners as long as the use remains the same. Ms. Madison also stated that staff would begin the process of establishing an APZ1 and APZ2 district for these areas. Discussion regarding living units in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) Discussion only, no action taken. 10. Discuss and take appropriate action on Planning and Zoning Commissioners attendance requirements. Mr. Richmond stated that City Council had questioned the attendance record of the Planning and Zoning Commissioners and that the current ordinance states "City Council may remove members of the PlaIlliing and Zoning Commission from office for failure to attend two-thirds of the regular meeting". Mr. Greenwald stated that the Council's main concern was that a quorum was present, because if not, then a plat would automatically be approved. Ms. Madison recommended that staff combine the four ordinances governing the Commission, which would allow the Commission to review or modify any section. The Commission asked staff to follow-up the recommendation. . 11. Discuss and take appropriate action on Election of Officers for the Planning and Zoning Commission: Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary. Ms. Madison asked the Commission to consider others who may want to serve as an officer being that Mr. Richmond and Mr. Evans have served as Chairman or Vice Chairman for the past eight years. Mr. Haddock stated he was interested in playing a larger role, but would not stand in the way for anyone wanting to serve. Following review and discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to elect David Richmond as Chairman, Ernie Evans as Vice Chairman and Keith Van Dine as Secretary. Mr. Haddock seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unammous. 12. Discuss and take appropriate action on the 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission Calendar. Ms. Ellis presented the 2005 Planning and Zoning Commission calendar. Following review, Mr. Sommers moved to approve the 2005 meeting calendar. Mr. Haddock seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unammous. 13. Items by Commissioners and City Staff Ms. Madison: Wished everyone happy Thanksgiving and reminded the Commission of the upcoming Festival of Angels event for December 3rd and 4th. She also informed the Commission that the vacant Riedel's building may have a buyer, which would require the off-premise signs to be removed. . Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission November 23,2004 Page 3 of 4 Mr. Wallace: Asked staff to review the previously approved Tanglewood project with regards to the 20- foot front yard setback. He stated that he couldn't remember the Commission approving that variance. . Mr. Van Dine: Reminded staff of a "shack" which could possibly be a fire hazard at Pfeil Road and IH 10. He also stated that the area has become a dumping ground. Mr. Sommers: Stated that a large oak tree at the Oaks of Green Valley shopping center had splintered possibly due to high winds or lightning. Mr. Richmond: Reminded staff to begin rezoning the property on FM 3009 between FM 78 and Elbel. He also inquired about the signs along the railroad at FM 3009 at the City's northern limit, and Mr. Evans stated that the signs had been blown down due to high winds. Mr. Richmond asked that the Inspections Department ensure they don't get replaced. 14. Adjournment There being no further business, Mr. Van Dine moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. rt~ j\r~J.. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission . . Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission November 23, 2004 Page 4 of4