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PLANNING & ZONING MINUTES
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on Tuesday
January 12, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400
Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those present were as follows:
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY STAFF
David Richmond, Vice-Chairman
Keith Van Dine, Secretary
Gary Wallace
Tony Moreno
Joyce Briscoe
George Maxfield (late arrival 7:05 p.m.)
Steve Simonson,
Asst. City Manager!
Planning Coordinator
Mary Ybarra,
Planning Secretary
Commissioners Absent
Others Present
Ernie Evans (work related)
AI Barton,
4612 Flagstone Dr.
Roman Froboese,
4513 FM 3009
James Petrillo,
2704 Poplar Gr.
#1 Call to Order:
David Richmond called the meeting of January 12, 1999, to order at 7:00 p.m.
#2 Public Hearing: To receive citizen input on a request from the City of Schertz
to rezone 2 tracts, Tract 1, 4.68 acres, bounded by Seguin State Bank and the entrance
to Forest Ridge Subdivision on FM 3009; Tract 2, 6.14 acres bounded by the entrance
to Forest Ridge Subdivision and C.P.S. electric easement on FM 3009 from (GB)
General Business to (NS) Neighborhood Services. (ZC# 160-98)
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David Richmond explained the procedures to be followed in the public hearing and
thanked everyone for their concern interest. David stated that pending the out come of
the meeting this evening, and recommendations to the City Council, the City Council will
schedule their public hearings. He requested that anyone wishing to speak, to step up
to the podium and state his or her name for the record.
David Richmond stated that agenda #2 of the public hearing would not be heard and
that it is postponed until the next meeting of January 26, 1999. David Richmond
apologized and thanked the citizens for their concerned interest and cooperation.
Steve Simonson informed everyone that an error was made in the notification of
property owners. Twenty-six letters were sent out to property owners, however there
were a total of twenty-seven property owners. For this reason, the public hearing will be
postponed until such time that all property owners are notified. Steve Simonson added
that Mr. Lewis Westerman, representative for the Barshop property would be attending
. the next meeting with a counter proposal.
At this time, the next item on the agenda was heard.
#3 Public Hearing: To receive citizen input on a request from the City of Schertz
to make changes to the Unified Development Code (UDC). (ZC #161-a-b-c-98).
a. Article XI, Platting
b. Article XVII, Traffic Impact Analysis
c. Article VIII, Landscaping and Screening
d. Article XIII, Floodplain Management
David Richmond commented that the proposed changes have been previously
discussed and the Commissioner's are in agreement that the changes are imperative
and should be part of the Unified Development Code (UDC).
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David Richmond asked if anyone wished to comment or had any questions? With no
comments voiced, David Richmond closed the public hearing.
#4 Adjournment of Public Hearing:
David Richmond closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in regular session, after the
public hearing. The agenda was as follows:
#5 Call to Order:
David Richmond called the regular meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
#6
Approval of Minutes:
Regular session of December 8, 1998.
David Richmond asked if there are any corrections or additions to the minutes of
December 8, 1998?
Gary Wallace stated that on page three, last paragraph; delete the word "amend" with
the word "approve". Joyce Briscoe stated that on page two, BOA Actions; delete the
word "Cities" with the word "City's". David Richmond added that on page one, Approval
of Minutes; add the word "minutes" after the word "the".
With no further additions or corrections, Keith Van Dine moved to approve the minutes
of December 8, 1998, as amended. Gary Wallace seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
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Status of Final Plats:
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David Richmond stated that the Curry and Lowe Subdivision plat was signed in the
month of December.
#8 BOA Actions:
Joyce Briscoe stated that there is no report, the Board of Adjustment (BOA) has not
met.
#9 Citizen's Input Other Than Agenda Items:
There were none.
#10 Consider and Make Recommendation: Request from the City of Schertz
to rezone 2 tracts, Tract 1, 4.68 acres bounded by Seguin State Bank and the entrance
to Forest Ridge Subdivision on FM 3009; Tract 2, 6.14 acres bounded by the entrance
to Forest Ridge Subdivision and C.P.S electric easement on FM 3009 from (GB)
. General Business to (NS) Neighborhood Services. (ZC #160-98)
David Richmond stated that this agenda item was postponed at the public hearing, and
no action will be taken.
#11 Consider and Make Recommendation: Request from the City of Schertz
to make changes to the Unified Development Code (UDC). (ZC#161-a-b-c-98).
a. Article XI, Platting
b. Article XVII, Traffic Impact Analysis
c. Article VIII, Landscaping and Screening
d. Article XIII, Floodplain Management
David Richmond asked that if there are any questions or comments to the proposed
changes to the four articles of the UDC?
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With no further discussion, Gary Wallace moved to forward the changes to the Unified
Development Code (UDC) recommending approval and that public hearings be
scheduled to the City Council. Keith Van Dine seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
#12 Consider and Take Appropriate Action: Request from Paul Stanley for
Site Plan Approval for Living Earth Technology Company on IH 35 North. (PC#394-98)
Steve Simonson stated that Mr. Stanley is present to answer any questions. Steve
Simonson explained that the site plan shows all the required information needed. The
area is zoned general business and is an authorized use for the area. The company
plans to sell mulch, gravel and soil mixes. There was some discussion on the portable
building and the type of fencing (chain link) that will be used, and the Commissioners
were advised that these items meet all the required city codes.
. Tony Moreno voiced some concern to the height of the material (mulch, topsoil, etc.)
mounds that will be on the property. Mr. Stanley stated that the larger mounds of
material (topsoil, sand, etc.) would be placed at the back of the property and will not be
any higher than 10 feet. Mr. Stanley also explained that the mounds of material are a
finished product and not a compost material.
With no further discussion, Gary Wallace moved to approve the request from Paul
Stanley for Site Plan Approval for Living Earth Technology Company on IH 35 North.
Keith Van Dine seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
#13 General Discussion:
Georae Maxfield:
George had no comments.
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Tony Moreno:
Tony had no comments.
Gary Wallace:
Gary had no comments.
Keith Van Dine:
Keith commented that he had a call from Cliff Johnson and asked Steve Simonson if Mr.
Johnson had contacted him? Steve advised him that Mr. Johnson is finally getting the
financing for his property on FM 1518.
Joyce Briscoe:
Joyce had no comments.
Ken Greenwald:
. Ken reported on an article in the "Express News" about concerns from property owners
association on gated communities.
Ken also reported that no action was taken by City Council on Paul Drega's request for
a Specific Use Permit to allow renting a room in a residential district, due to Mr. Drega
withdrawing the request. Another item that the Council took action on was the Carolina
Crossing Subdivision Master Plan; the plan was approved with the addition of some
type of emergency exit. The Master Plan indicated only one entrance into the
subdivision.
Ken mentioned that the first board meeting of the Schertz/Seguin Water Corporate took
place Thursday January 7, 1999, in Seguin. Robin Dwyer is Chairman; Raymond Cook,
Vice -Chairman; and Jim Wolverton is Secretary. The board will be meeting on the 1 st
and 3rd Thursdays of the month.
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Steve Simonson:
Steve reported that the City is still very busy, just received the ROW map for the Lower
Seguin project. We are also working with Census information for the addressing of the
city. The census bureau map is missing some of the subdivisions and we are trying to
update the information.
David Richmond:
David asked what is the status on the FM78 widening and was advised it is still
projected to start around April or May. There are ROW's that the City is still working to
finalize.
#14 Adjournment:
. Keith Van Dine moved to adjourn the meeting. Tony Moreno seconded the motion. The
meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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Planning Secretary, City of Schertz
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