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03-13-1984 e PLANNING & ZONING MINUTES The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a regular session on Tuesday, March 13, 1984 at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Complex Conference Room, 1400 Live Oak Road. Members present were as follows: , Planning & Zoning Commission Other Present John Linebarger, Chairman Tom Yarling, Secretary Merwin Willman Ray Stanhope Lee Boswell Bob Andrews Ken Greenwald, Councilman Don Mc Crary David Johnson George Barnard MEMBERS ABSENT Cam Beauchemin, Vice Chairman CITY STAFF Earl Hartzog, Planning Coordinator 11 Call To Order: 4t Chairman Linebarger called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 12 Approval Of Minutes: Joint Public Hearing and Special Session March 6, 1984. Lee Boswell made a motion to accept minutes. The motion was seconded by Merwin Willman and the vote was unanimously in favor. 13 Consider And Take Appropriate Action: Plat Change Tri-County Business and Industrial Park Unit I. Don Mc Crary from Bain Engineers presented to the Commission a proposed change to the Tri-County Business and Industrial Park. There was discussion about the reason for the changes and the development of adjoining property. Lee Boswell made a motion to approve the changes to the final plat for Unit I. Contingent upon the City Engineers approval. Merwin Willman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 14 Consider And Take Appropriate Action: Preliminary Plat Tri-County Business and Industrial Park Unit II. e e e #6 e Earl Hartzog advised the Commission that since the developer owns the land on both sides o~ Doerr Lane there should be no problem on the city vacating Doerr Lane. There are a few legal details that must be 'Jorked out before the city can vacate Doerr Lane ~o FM 3009. ~ :S{)l) l-;}'Idt(::~-'/s rnac1e (1. y:'-:otiC'11 to :CC'J'C: t~Jle f)f~:~Ji~T!i.naJ~Y L)lat for Unit II. Tom Yar.l5ng r;ecoJldcd the );,ot50n and the \'ote \,as Lr:;jniTt'()US in favor. 5 :c ). c1 'I"': I~~' !( (~ i d. 1: 0 ..":'-:, C': t~ ~:_ C~i1. : Prelilni.nary Plat Barnard Subdivision. George Barnard presented the preliminary plat for this pro- ject plus a letter requesting permission to build on the lot line. He would like the 8 foot masonary wall for the build- ing to meet his fence requirement. There was some discussion about an area for required maintenance around the property and the run off from the top of the buildings. It was agreed by the Commission the preliminary plat should be deferred until Council gave an approval to Mr. Barnard's request for a variance to the 25 foot set back requirement. Ray Stanhope made a motion to recommend to council to approve the variance to the 25 foot set back, however recommend an acceptable building set back be provided for maintenance around the buildings. Tom Yarling seconded the motion and the vote was unanimously in favor. Consider And Take Appropriate Action: Zoning Change No. 53 Earl Hartzo9 advised the Commission this rezoning was for Coy Simmons' Oak Forest Unit IV. The Corr~ission was advised the Council, Staff and Mr. Simmons were trying to work out an acceptable solution to the entrance to Oak Forest. Crest Oak should normally be able to handle the traffic in the event of high flood waters. The Commission was advised on density for vehicles, homes and population and advised HUD recommends no more than 5 homes per acre in a Single Family Dwelling District with no additional area required for parks. The Commission was advised of zoning on the surrounding areas the highest found was equal to our R-2 zoning. This did not include areas that are limited to septic tanks. After a very lengthly discussion about density and mixture ratio Lee Boswell made a motion to recommend approval of the zoning change. Bob Andrews seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: e e e AYES: NAYS: Members Willman, Yarling, Andrews and Boswell. Merrbers Stanhope and Linebarger. #7 Consider And Take Appropriate Action: Zoning Change No 52 '\ Earl Hartzog advised the Commission this item was the rezon- ing request on the Kramer Tract by Crow Dev.elopment. The Commi~osion was advised the proposed density of hOE:es was 4.65 and if the 7 acres of drainage was substracted the density would be 4.8. The 4.8 density was still below 5 Single Family Dwelling per acre recommended by HUD. After a very short discussion Lee Boswell made a motion to recommend approval of the zoning change. Bob Andrews seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Members Stanhope, Willman, Yarling, Andrews and Boswell. NAYS: Member Linebarger. There was discussion about the requirement in the zoning ordinance for recommending a rezoning request for public hearing. It was agreed all future request for rezoning must have all the information requird by Article XIX, Section 3, par 3.2 of the zoning ordinance before the Commission would recommend an item for Public Hearing. 18 Consider And Take Appropriate Action: Traffic Control for Horseshoe Oaks Unit I. Earl Hartzog adivised the Commission that Construction of Horseshoe Oaks Unit I has been completed and the following is the proposed changes to the traffic ordinance. This proposal has "STOP" at all streets intersecting with WoodLand Oaks Drive as requested by the Chief of Police. However, accord- ing to the Uniform Traffic Control Manual "YIELD" would also be acceptalbe at these intersection. "NO PARKING" and n 30 MPH SPEED" are recommendations for Woodland Oaks Drive. The following is the recommended changes to the traffic ordinance: e e e Article II, Sec. 18.32 STOP Through Street FM 3009 Woodland Oaks Drive Cross or Stop Street Woodland Oaks Drive Hidden Grove Lane Kingsland Cirlce Kline Circle '\ Hillview Land Lockwood Lane Cedar Lane Article II, Sec. 18-35 YIELD Right-of-way Street Hossy Lane Hillview Lane Yield Street Lockwood Lane Mossy Lane Article IV, Sec. 18-76 SPEED Street Woodland Oaks Drive Speed Limit 30 MPH Articel V, Sec. 18-91 PARKING PROHIBITED Street Woodland Oaks Dr. After a short discussion Ray Stanhope made a motion to recom- mend the above proposal to Council. Lee Boswell seconded and the vote was unanimously in favor. 19 General Discussion: David Johnson presented to the Commission a proposal for a change of the zoning of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Oak Run Subdivision. He advised the Commission he was planning to purchase this property, but would not close the deal until the frontage along PM 3009 to Dietz Creek was rezoned to Neighborhood Service Distr ict (NS). The Commis- sion was advised the area was not a desireable apartment location and would be better for business zoning. The Com- mission agreed ,...i th Mr. Johnson's request and recommend he submi t a formal request since a public hear ing would be necessary. Earl Hartzog advised the Commission of the schedule for the Planning Conference., Merwin Willman advised the Commission that with the apartment construction under way the City would have over 400 apart- ments within the City. There are a number of other sites, which have been approved for apartments. He recommended the Commission consider the possibility of freezing any future R- 4 zoning for approximately 6 months. After a short discus- sion it was agreed to place this item on the agenda for next meeting. e tit e There was some discussion on Live Oak Road and the need for no parking signs ~ Earl Hartzog advised the Commission that City Council had the signs removed a number of years ago. After a short discussion Councilman Greenwald advised that the Commission wou~d bring this up at the Council Meeting. '\ Merwin Willman advised the Commission that the 10 acre tract of FM 3009 had been annexed back in to the city. The Commis- sion needs to consider the zoning of this tract and set up a Public Hearing. There was discussion about a Mobile Home which was just moved in up on IH 35 next to our City limit sign. There was discussion about the zoning and Earl Hartzog advised the Commission he would have the Inspection Department look into this item. Councilman'Greenwald advised the Commission of BVYA plans for tournments within the City this summer and the need for motels. There was a short discussion about the Sebastian Apartments. Earl Hartzog advised the Commission that the City Inspector was already on them about the size of trash containers and this should be correct in a matter of days. 110 Adjournment: Chairman Linebarger adjourned the meeting at 10:04 PM.