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PLANNING & ZONING MINUTES
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in Regular Session on
Tuesday June 08, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Bob Andrews
Conference Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those present were as
follows:
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY STAFF
Ernie Evans, Chairman
David Richmond, Vice-Chairman
Keith Van Dine, Secretary
Tony Moreno
Gary Wallace
George Maxfield
Ken Greenwald, ex-officio
Steve Simonson,
Asst. City Manager /
Planning Coordinator
Mary Ybarra, Planning &
Recording Secretary
Commissioners Absent
Others Present
Joyce Briscoe
Seth Weatherly,
Roland Rodriquez,
Phgo Tseng,
Northcliffe Country Club
Malcom Morgan,
3816 Forsyth Park
Sharon Loree,
Benchmark Homes
#1 Call to Order:
Chairman Ernie Evans called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
#2
Approval of Minutes:
Regular session of May 25, 1999.
Ernie Evans asked for corrections or additions to the minutes of May 25, 1999.
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With no further discussion, a motion was made by Keith Van Dine and seconded by
Gary Wallace to approve the minutes of May 25, 1999 as written. Upon a vote being
called, the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Ernie Evans, David Richmond, Keith Van Dine, Tony Moreno and Gary Wallace.
Abstention: George Maxfield (absent at said meeting).
#3 Status of Final Plats:
There were none.
#4 BOA Actions:
There was no report.
#5 Citizen's Input Other Than Agenda Items:
There were none.
. #6 Consider and Take Appropriate Action: Request from Malcom Morgan,
3816 Forsyth Park for a Special Exception to the Zoning Ordinance to encroach 2' into
the 12' rear easement to install an above ground pool. (BOA #123-99).
Steve Simonson explained that the encroachment of 2' into the 12' rear yard easement
would not cause a problem with the utility companies. Usually, utilities are marked at 6
to 7' into the easement. The encroachment still leaves 10' of easement. However,
action needs to be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission and forwarded
to the Board of Adjustment their recommendation.
Ernie Evans commented that letters from the utility companies are usually part of the
Commissioners packet for review. Mr. Simonson advised the Commission that utility
companies past history indicate 6 to 7 feet into the easement are normal footage.
Gary Wallace commented that an above ground pool is more of a temporary structure
. which wouldn't create a problem if it had to be moved due to the utilities. In regard to
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the letters from utility companies, is BOA likely to approve the request without the
letters? Gary was advised that in this situation BOA would likely approve the request
however, it wouldn't hurt to provide the letters from the utility companies.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Gary Wallace and seconded by Keith
Van Dine to forward recommending approval to the Board of Adjustment the request
from Malcom Morgan, 3816 Forsyth Park for a Special Exception to the Zoning
Ordinance to encroach 2' into the 12' rear easement to install an above ground pool.
With a vote being called, the motion was approved.
#7 Consider and Take Appropriate Action: Request from Pastor Eddie Cantu
for a variance to the sign ordinance to allow temporary signage on FM 3009 and
Schertz Parkway. (PC #413-99).
Steve Simonson stated that the church is temporally meeting in the school on Savannah
. Drive. The request is for temporary signage to be put out on Friday and picked up on
Sunday or Monday mornings. The signs would inform citizens that the church is meeting
at the school and the times of service. The request is for three signs, however on the
sign on the school grounds doesn't need approval. The signs on FM 3009 and Schertz
Parkway fall under the overlay ordinance and require approval from the Commission.
The signs are similar to bandit signs. The signs are approximately 18" x 24".
Gary Wallace voiced concern, if the Commission allows the request wouldn't it create a
precedent? There was mentioned of the Commission disallowing a signage request by
the Methodist Church. Tony Moreno commented that the signage request was more
permanent than temporary. This request is for signs that can be easily removed. Tony
Moreno suggested that a time limit be imposed and reviewed if the compliance is being
followed. A six-month or a one-year limit could be imposed.
Pastor Cantu stated that the location is temporary and that the church does not plan to
. be there for a long time. The church will be looking to purchase land to build a
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permanent building however, for the time being the signs are only to let the community
know that the church is meeting at the school. The church will comply with the
Commissions decision, allowing the signs out on Friday and picking them up on Sunday
or Monday morning. The church for the time being wants to get the word out to the
community and is willing to comply with whatever the Commission feels is the best.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by George Maxfield and seconded by
Tony Moreno to approve the request from Pastor Eddie Cantu for a variance to the sign
ordinance to allow temporary signage on FM 3009 and Schertz Parkway for a period of
six months; from the hours of 3:00 pm. Friday and removed by 10:00 am on Monday.
With a vote being called, the motion was approved.
#8 Consider and Take Appropriate Action: Request from Benchmark Homes
to allow the placement of bandit signs along FM 3009. (PC #396B-99).
. Steve Simonson stated that this request falls under the special district ordinance on FM
3009. The request is for twelve bandit signs, Benchmark Homes has been provided with
a copy of the ordinance and is aware of times for placement and removal. Benchmark is
building and will be showing homes around August.
Ernie Evans stated that the Commission has addressed this issue several times. If the
Commission recalls there was an issue before the Planning & Zoning Commission on
this very subject. The City Inspector submitted written notification to a builder for not
complying with the ordinance.
Tony Moreno suggested that a time limitation be imposed which would allow the issue
to be brought back and evaluated. Gary Wallace stated time limitations would require
tracking that would create problems. If the builder did not comply the next step would to
revoke the authorization.
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Steve Simonson stated that the procedure is notification by letter and brought forward
as an agenda item for discussion. If the problem continues, the inspectors cite the
appropriate agency with a citation. In reference to the issue in question, the city has
been keeping a very close eye in the situation, and so far has not had a problem. The
signs have been put out and removed at the authorized times.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Keith Van Dine and seconded by
Gary Wallace to approve the request from Benchmark Homes to allow the placement of
bandit signs along FM 3009. With a vote being called, the motion was approved.
#9 Consider and Take Appropriate Action: Request from Altex Signs for a
sign variance for Northicliffe Golf Course. (PC #412-99).
Steve Simonson informed the Commission that this specific request exceeds the
business sign authorization of 250' square feet per face side. The request is for 134'
. larger per face side. Altex Signs was advised of the requirement however, they have
decided to request a variance to allow the larger sign.
Seth Weatherly representing Northcliffe County Club stated that the attempt is the
attract traffic from both sides of IH 35. A smaller square footage sign as the
requirement, would not give the traveler ample time to read the sign. The larger sign
would definitely give the traveler enough time to read and understand what it says.
Roland Rodriquez representing Altex Signs stated that other signs in the area are much
larger (12' x 44'), if the sign was smaller, it would get lost with other signage in the area.
The larger sign would make it possible to advertise the Club, (dining) restaurant, and
the golf super store.
Steve Simonson stated the larger signs In the area are billboards that are
grandfathered. These signs have been repaired, however these signs can not be
. expanded. These signs are much lower to ground level and in no way obstructs the
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view of the proposed sign. Thus, being a new sign request in the area would need
authorization from the Commission.
David Richmond stated that the Commission denied one request for a billboard out in
the area, and has held the line to new billboards in the area.
Steve Simonson stated that the proposed sign is not a billboard sign, it's a business
sign that would advertise the golf course, restaurant, etc.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Gary Wallace and seconded by Keith
Van Dine to deny the request from Altex Signs for a sign variance for Northicliffe Golf
Course. With a vote being called, the motion was approved.
#10 Consider and Take Appropriate Action: Request from Don McCrary &
Associates for Preliminary/Final Vacate/Replat approval of Southeastern Freight Lines,
. Inc., Tri-County Business & Industrial Park. (PC #411-99)
Steve Simonson stated that the subdivision fees have been paid. The owner has signed
the plat. The flood plain, CPS information, site location, north arrow, signature block,
and signature block for Comal County are placed on the plat. This is a stand-alone plat
that will have its entrance from FM 3009.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by David Richmond and seconded by
Keith Van Dine to approve the request from Don McCrary & Associates for
Preliminary/Final Vacate/Replat approval of Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc., Tri-County
Business & Industrial Park. With a vote being called, the motion was approved.
#11 Consider and Take Appropriate Action: Request from Don McCrary &
Associates for Site plan approval of Southeastern Freight Lines. (PC #411A-99)
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Steve Simonson stated that the first sheet shows how the layout and the second sheet
indicate the notes. The 40' landscape easement is shown which is part of the covenant
for the area. The 4' x 8' lighted monument sign is shown, handi-cap parking, lighting for
the area, size of building, dimensions of lot and statement that trees will be planted
along the frontage in accordance to the tree ordinance are part of the site plan. There
are no trees in the area to save or mitigate.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Tony Moreno and seconded by Keith
Van Dine to the approve the request from Don McCrary & Associates for Site plan
approval of Southeastern Freight Lines. With a vote being called, the motion was
approved.
Steve Simonson informed the Commission that with all the developments in Tri-County
Business Park, the businesses are getting together and providing sewer for the area.
. #12 Consider and Take Appropriate Action: Request from Continental Homes
of Texas, L.P. for Final plat approval of Carolina Crossing Subdivision Unit 6. (PC #400-
99).
Steve Simonson stated that the corrections such as the 50' building setback have been
made and all other items as required. The information box indicating the replat of the
drainage area that include lots 12 -16 on Schertz Parkway. It was agreed that it be part
of the plat, which shows the change in drainage area. There will be a masonry wall
along Schertz Parkway. The emergency exit is not shown on this unit, however it will
be shown on the next unit.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Tony Moreno and seconded by Keith
Van Dine to approve the request from Continental Homes of Texas, L.P. for Final plat
approval of Carolina Crossing Subdivision Unit 6. With a vote being called, the motion
was approved.
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#13 General Discussion:
Tonv Moreno:
Tony mentioned that at the entrance to Carolina Crossing, someone has dumped a
couch. Who is responsible for picking items that have dumped in our City? Tony was
advised that the Streets & Parks Department picks up items that have been dumped in
the City limits. Tony mentioned that you don't see much of this sort of thing happening
in the city and it was surprised.
Keith Van Dine:
Keith Van Dine mentioned that someone had dumped garbage bags along Lower
Seguin Road. It seems that bags were dumped every 10' or so. This is very usually.
Gary Wallace:
Gary had no comments.
GeorQe Maxfield:
George had no comments.
Ken Greenwald:
Ken reported that the House and Senate passed an Impact Fee. This will certainly
create a problem, which will cause tax rate increases.
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David Richmond:
David no had comments.
Steve Simonson:
Steve mentioned that annexation is "dead".
#14 Adjournment:
David Richmond moved to adjourn the meeting. Keith Van Dine seconded the motion.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Chairman, Planning & Zoning Commission
ATTEST:
Planning Secretary, City of Schertz
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