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PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in Regular Session
on Tuesday, July 12, 1983, 1983 at 7:00 PM, in the Conference Room of
the Municipal Complex, 1400 Live Oak Road. Members present were as
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
John Linebarger, Chairman
Ken Greenwald, Vice-Chairman
Clay McMahan, Secretary
Merwin Willman
Ray Stanhope
Lee Boswell
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MEMBERS ABSENT.
Cam Beauchemin
CITY STAFF
Earl Hartzog, Planning and Zoning Coordinator
OTHERS PRESENT
Ray Wi ltshi re
Jim Migloria
Billy Timberlake
#1 CALL TO ORDER
John Linebarger, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
#2 READING OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting
June 28, 1983
Lee Boswell made motion to accept minutes, Merwin Willman second the
motion and vote was unanimous in favor.
#3 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Northcliffe Community East
Model Home Park
Variance on Lot Size
(37'x 90')
Ray Wiltshire explained purpose of centrally locating the Model Home
Park; justifying lot variance request for 37' x 90' lots in the Model
Park. The plan was to build 3 units and, if the selling went well,
they had plans to build 4 additional units.
After a short discussion, Merwin Willman motioned to grant variance for
Lots 5, 6, 7 only (shown on the Model Home Layout Plan). Ken Greenwald
seconded and vote was unanimous in favor.
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#4 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Northcliffe Community Section 5
Preliminary Plat Approval
Conditions (Ballfield)
Letter from Homecraft released. City from liability of ballpark.
Ray Wiltshire advised the Commission of a new location being platted.
to dedicate a ballpark, and it would have an area for parking. After
a short discussion about requirements for developers providing park
land and the constitutionality of this past requirement, item was
closed.
#5 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Fence Ordinance
The Commission was provided a copy of a complaint letter and the City
Managers' input to Council on fence at 1409 Chestnut. Mr. Timberlake
expressed his views relative to his complaint and asked several
questions regarding the City Ordinance. He was advised that based on
current ordinance, the fence is legal and if ordinance is changed, it
would not apply to this fence. The Commission was given a list of
current ordinances pertaining to fences and a recommended fence
ordinance. After a lengthy discussion the item was tabled. Planning
and Zoning Members were asked to view the fence in question.
#6 CONSIDER AND ~KE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Subdivision Ordinance Review
ffie Commission reviewed through Section 12 of the Proposed Subdivision
Ordinance. Some definitions were changed and some question of Flood
Plain requirements need to be checked with the City Engineer. The
definition of a "structure" was added to the proposed ordinance. A
sentence was added to the variance, to require formal application on
variance request. The Commission agreed to allow an option to set a
time limit on variances.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION
Earl Hartzog advised the Commission that three developers have asked for
permission to place all utilities in the street right-of-way. All
utility companies have been contacted to provide input for the July 26th
meeting. The Commission was advised the City Engineer recommends
approval and it would eliminate the open easement in the rear of property.
The Commission was advised the City Public Works was against the proposal,
because of the increased chance of coming in contact with electrical wires.
The Commission was provided a list of Bills relating to Planning, passed
by the 1983 Texas Legislature. A list of Bills that failed were provided.
It was noted the bill to prohibit City Limitations on Mobile Home was one
of those that failed to pass.
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Earl Hartzog advised the Commission about findings on requirements for
mail delivery in new subdivisions. The Post Office wants clustered mail
boxes. The Commission agreed to identify in the subdivision ordinance
that developers should contact the Post Office to determine requirements
for mail delivery in any new development.
The Commission was advised Greenfield Unit 3was just about completed
and wanted to check on procedures to be followed on identifying required
traffic control signs required. The Members agreed this was not the
Commissions' responsibility to identify required traffic control require-
ments in new areas, but is was recommended stop signs should be placed at
the two streets in question and speed limits be established, commensurable
with other sections of the City. It was noted the traffic signs in Oak
Forest lI~ have not been identified.
Merwin Willman advised the Commission on Mrs. Hopkins and Freeway Manor.
Council had disapproved Mrs. Hopkins request to place two mobile homes
on her lot in Freeway Manor. Mr. Willman provided a proposed letter to
be sent to TML, asking question about theCitys' responsibility for utilities
and streets in this subdivision. The Commission agreed the letter should be
sent, in order to find out the Citys. legal position.
There was a discussion on Certificate of Occupancy. Earl Hartzog advised
the Commission Don Brodeur, Assistant City Inspector, had checked this
item out. City Ordinance No. 79-$-15, Section 21-22, appears to be
adequate. Better controls need to be established to ensure Certificate of
Occupancy is obtained on new business. On new buildings the Certificate
of Occupancy should be inCluded in the cost of the Building Permit. The
only recommended change is the possibility of increasing the fee. The
present fee is $5.00 which probably pays for gas and paper work, item
closed.
#8 ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Linebarger adjourned the meeting at 9:35 PM.
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