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PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Schertz convened in
Regular Session on Tuesday, January 12, 1982, in the Conference Room
of the Municipal Complex, 1400 Live Oak Road. Members present were
as follows:
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
John Linebarger, Chairman
Kenneth Greenwald, Vice-Chairman
Clay McMahan, Secretary
Merwin Willman
Lee Boswell
Ray Stanhope
MEMBER ABSENT
William Courtney
CITY STAFF
Tom Brooks, Assistant City Manager
#1 CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Linebarger called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
#2 READING OF MINUTES: December 8, 1981
Regular Session
Lee Boswell made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Ken
Greenwald seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
#3 CONSIDER FOR APPROVAL: A request for a variance to a replatting
submitted by Mr. Oscar Schmidt.
After discussion about the request, Ray Stanhope made a motion to
approve the variance request and replat. Lee Boswell seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
#4 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: On a request submitted by Dr.
Kermit G. Harborth to rezone
approximately 11.01 acres from R-l, Single
Family District, to GB, General Business.
There was considerable discussion about the types of businesses that
could be placed upon the proposed rezoned property. Dr. Harborth
advised the Commission that he has been approaced by individuals that
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P&Z MINUTES, dated: 1-12-82, pg. Z
are interested in his property and that it must be zoned for General
Business for their use. He also advised that he is presently unable to
identify the interested parties, because they have asked him not to do so.
He also stated that he will contact the interested party to see if they
will authorize him to reveal their interest. All Commission Members stated
that they have no objection to the property being rezoned for General
Business, but each member is concerned about the type of business that
could be constructed, once rezoned. The Commission and Dr. Harborth agreed
that his petition for rezoning should be tabled until Dr. Harborth is able
to provide additional information about the potential use of the property.
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#5 STAFF BRIEFING
Tom Brooks advised the Commission that the Coastal Equities Apartments are
still being considered and the Company is processing documents to obtain
financing. If all goes well, the Company hopes to begin construction by
September, 1982.
Mr. Brooks also advised that there continues to be considerable interest
in the industrial park area, particulatly since sewer will be more readily
available to that area in the near future.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION
Mr. Willman reminded the Commission that the requirement exists. for the
Commission to'review the Zoning Ordinance at least every three years and
to submit recommended changes, if any, to the City Council for consideration.
Chairman Linebarger suggested that the Commission begin, in March~ to review
a section of the ordinance at each meeting until a complete review has been
made.
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ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Linebarger adjouned th~ meeting at 8:00 PM.