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08-27-2002 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2002 The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in regular session on August 27,2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex at the Bob Andrews Conference Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION David Richmond, Chairman Ernie Evans, Vice-Chair Ken Greenwald, ex-officio Tony Moreno Keith VanDine Joyce Briscoe William Sommers CITY STAFF Ron Youngblood, City Planner Misty Nichols, Recording Secretary COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Gary Wallace OTHERS PRESENT Michael Young, 1677 Osage Lane Glenn Ruhl, 2512 Cove Brook Sam Bledsoe, MBC Engineers John Fluke, 205 Oakside Gary Tenison, 11003 Wye Drive Chris Stokes, 7020 US Hwy 290 E. David Fluger, UCSCISD 1. Call To Order: Chairman Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes: No Minutes prepared for action. 3. Status of Final Plats: Valvoline plat is ready to be recorded. 4. BOA Actions: The Board of Adjustment met on August 26, 2002 and approved a request from Mr. & Mrs. James Harden for a patio cover 5. Citizens' Input Other than Agenda Items: There was no citizen input. 6. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from Mr. John Fluke, Lot 3 Block 1, in the Greenshire Estates Subdivision, to encroach into the side yard setback from 7~-feet to 5~ -feet for construction of his home. (BOA# 182-02) Planning & Zoning Minutes August 27, 2002 Page 1 of5 Mr. Youngblood reviewed the request with the Commission stating the variance was for a reduction of the side yard setback to 5Y2 feet for the construction of a home. Staff is recommending this request in order to protect the existing mature trees on the property. Mr. Fluke was present and stated he wished to save the trees. Following review and discussion, Mr. Moreno moved to recommend this item for approval and forward the item to the Board of Adjustment for their consideration. Mr. VanDine seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from Mr. Ruhl at 2512 Cove Brook, Block 24, Lot 7 in the Woodland Oaks Subdivision, to encroach into the front yard setback from 25-feet to 21-feet 2-inches on his already constructed home. (BOA# 183-02) Mr. Youngblood reviewed the request with the Commission and recommended this item for approval for the reduction of the front yard setback to 21-feet 2-inches. Mr. Ruhl was present and stated he is selling his home and needed the variance. Following review and discussion, Mr. Van Dine moved to recommend this item for approval and forward the item to the Board of Adjustment for their consideration. Mr. Sommers seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from Mr. & Mrs. Mike Young, 1677 Osage Lane, Greenshire Subdivision, for an exception to the UDC to encroach into the side yard setback from 7'-6" to 5', to build an attached garage. (BOA #184-02) Mr. Youngblood stated the request is for a reduction in the side yard setback to 5-feet to build an enclosed, attached garage. Mr. Youngblood stated that staff recommends this item for approval. Following review and discussion, Mr. Moreno moved to recommend this item for approval and forward the item to the Board of Adjustment for their consideration. Mr. VanDine seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from Good Shepherd Catholic Church for a sign variance at 1059 Live Oak Rd. (SV#4-02) Mr. Youngblood reviewed the request with the Commission and stated the applicant's desire is to have a low-profile berm sign. Mr. Mickey Conrad representing Good Shepherd Catholic Church was present requesting approval and available for questions. Concerns from the Commission included visibility issues, construction materials and complying with UDC. Following review and discussion, Mr. Moreno moved to approve the request. Mr. Evans seconded the motion. Voting aye: Commissioners Moreno, Evans and Richmond. Voting nay: Commissioners Van Dine, Briscoe and Sommers. Motion failed due to a tie vote. Request denied. Chairman Richmond informed the applicant that he may bring this item back to the Commission when there is full attendance. 10. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from SCUCISD for a sign variance at the Auxiliary Service Complex, 1060 Elbel Rd. (SV# 3-02) Planning & Zoning Minutes August 27, 2002 Page 2 of5 Mr. Sommers removed himself from the discussion and voting due to a personal conflict. Mr. Youngblood stated this request is for a monument sign 32 square feet in size, approximately 120- feet inside the campus parking lot for the use of directing visitors to the various buildings. Staff recommends approval. Mr. David Fluger was present to address the Commission and stated the directional sign is needed due to some buildings not having signage or the lettering is too small. Following review and discussion on concerns of the size of the sign, Mr. VanDine moved to table the request to a meeting when there is full attendance. Mr. Moreno seconded the motion. Motion carried. Y ote unanimous. Mr. Sommers returned to the Commissioner table. 11. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On the previously tabled request from Lamar Advertising to remove two outdoor display signs on IH 35 access road at FM482 and replace them with a modern monopole, double-faced display sign. (SY#2-02) Mr. Moreno moved to remove this item from the table for further discussion and action. Mr. Sommers seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. Mr. Youngblood stated this item was previously tabled in order for staff to address questions raised by the Commission. Mr. Youngblood stated that off-premise billboards are prohibited, and due to the deteriorated condition of the sign, it should be removed. This City could force the owner to remove the sign if the replacement/repair costs exceed 60 percent of the replacement value. Mr. Tom Scott was present representing the owner and stated they would like to bring the sign into compliance with the Texas Beautification Act and said that some improvements have been made. Due to off-premise signs not allowed by the UDC, Ms. Briscoe moved to deny the request. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 12. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from Abijah Engineers for the replat of lots 10,11,andI2, block 5, to establish the Nabisco Subdivision, Lot 30, Block 5 in the Tri-County Industrial Park. (PC#535-02) Mr. Youngblood reviewed staff comments with the Commission requesting approval for the replat. Mr. Gary Tenison represented the applicant requesting approval. He stated that construction of the 64,375:1: square foot warehouse could begin as early at October 1, 2002. He also stated the purpose of the replat is for the relocation of utility easements. Planning & Zoning Minutes August 27, 2002 Page 3 of5 Following review and discussion regarding the movement of utilities and negotiations with the utility companies, Mr. Moreno moved to approve the request. Commissioner Van Dine seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 13. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from Abijah Engineers for site plan approval on the Nabisco Warehouse. (PC# 537-02) Mr. Youngblood reviewed staff comments with the Commission and requested tabling in order for staff to further review the driveway cuts and to allow the Fire and Police departments to review the plans for their compliance. Following review and discussion, Mr. Van Dine moved to table this item to the next available meeting. Commissioner Sommers seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 14. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On the previously tabled request from Carter Burgess and Associates for The Ridge at Scenic Hills master plan. (pC# 536-02) Mr. Sommers moved to remove this item from the table for further discussion and action. Mr. VanDine seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. Mr. Youngblood reviewed staff comments with the Commission and recommended approval for the Master Plan. He stated all lots in the plan are greater than 5,000 square feet. Mr. Joey Guerra was present and informed the Commission that a homeowners association has been approved and they plan to rebuild the entry to the subdivision. He also stated that the proposed parkland would be green space to be maintained by the homeowners association. He also stated that Perry Homes would be the primary builder. Following review and discussion, Mr. Van Dine moved to approve the Master Plan. Ms. Briscoe seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 15. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On the previously tabled request from Carter Burgess and Associates on the preliminary plat approval of The Fairways at Scenic Hills, Unit 3A. (pC# 534-02) Ms. Briscoe moved to remove this item from the table for further discussion and action. Mr. Moreno seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. Mr. Youngblood reviewed staff comments with the Commission and stated the preliminary plat complied with the UDC. There being no further comments, Mr. Van Dine moved to approve the request. Ms. Briscoe seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. Planning & Zoning Minutes August 27, 2002 Page 4 of5 16. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from MBC Engineers for final plat approval of Forest Ridge Unit 6. (PC# 511-02) Mr. Youngblood reviewed staff comments and recommended approval. Mr. Bledsoe was present and stated that all homes abutting the Deer Haven Subdivision will be one-story homes. Following review and discussion, Ms. Briscoe moved to approve the request. Mr. Moreno seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 17. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from Pape-Dawson Engineers for site plan approval Security Service Credit Union at the IH 35 access road North. Mr. Youngblood stated the applicant has withdrawn this item from the agenda for consideration due to issues with curb cuts and negotiations with TxDOT. No action taken. 18. Items by Commissioners and City Planner: Mr. Youngblood: AP A Conference - Comprehensive Plan considered for award. Ms. Briscoe suggested minutes too detailed. Chairman Richmond recommended Ms. Lock begin working on establishing regulations for a Sign Board. Councilman Greenwald stated the 36" pipeline between FM 78 to Marion is ready to be laid. Stated Council is working on the budget. 19. Adjournment: There being no further business, Chairman Richmond adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. . rt~~~~ Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission ~~t8 Plannin Secr~, Ci of Schertz Planning & Zoning Minutes August 27, 2002 Page 5 of5