08-23-1983
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PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in Special
Session on Tuesday, August 23, 1983 at 7:00 P.M. in the Confer-
ence Room of the Municipal Complex, 1400 Live Oak Road. Members
present were as follows:
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
John Linebarger, Chairman
Ken Greenwald, Vice-Chairman
Clay McMahan, Secretary
Merwin Willman
Ray Stanhope
Lee Boswell
Cam Beauchemin f
CITY STAFF
Earl Hartzog, Planning and Zoning Coordinator
OTHERS PRESENT
Neil Fisher'
Alan Lindskog
Tommy Haney
Dennis Taylor
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Linebarger called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
#2 READING OF MINUTES: Joint Public Hearing
August 16, 1983
Ray Stanhope made motion to accept minutes, Lee Boswell
seconded the motion and vote was unanimous in favor.
Special Meeting
August 16, 1983
Merwin Willman made motion to accept minutes with carr2ctlons
to item #4, third line the vJOrd "not" should be deleted and
the word "should" in item 4, sixth line should be changed to
"must". Ken Greenwald seconded and vote was unanimous in
favor.
#3 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Horseshoe Oaks Unit One
Fi na 1 Pl at.
Earl Hartzog advised the Commission the City Engineer had re-
viewed the construction plan for this project and had noted
some minor modifications that need to be made. After a short
discussion on easement and street names and changes required
on construction plans, Lee Boswell made a motion to approve
Final Plat contingent upon City Engineer's final approval. Cam
Beauchemin seconded and vote was unanimous in favor.
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Chairman Linebarger advised Neil Fisher the plat will not be
signed until improvements are inspected by the City Engineer
or a performance bond is posted.
. #4 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: North Cliffe East
Community Garden Homes-
Section One Preliminary Plat.
Alan Lindskoy presented the preliminary plat for the 37' by
90' Garden Home site. The depth of lots 20-50 in Block 19
should be identified as 90' deep and street name "MINOSA"
would need to be changed. Merwin Willman asked about the
avialability of water to the site and it was agreed by the
Commission this would be a factor in obtaining final approval
of the plat in the future. Ray Stanhope made motion to accept
preliminary plat, Lee Boswell seconded the motion and vote
was unanimous in favor.
Alan Lindskoy advised the Commission of the plans to present
the Preliminary Plat on the Model Home Park at the next meeting.
Commission members were provided a copy of the Plat to identify
any changes or modifications that may be required before the
next meeting. After a short discussion it was agreed the item
should be on the agenda of the next meeting in order for the
Commission to vote.
#5 CONSIDER AND TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION: The Village Unit lA, Vacating
and Replatting of Block 5,
Lot 5 Final Plat.
Tommy Haney presented the Final Plat for vacating and replatting
for the 16 apartments. Earl Hartzog advised Commission that the
City Engineer had construction plan and had given tentative
approval over the telephone today. After a short discussion
Ray Stanhope made a motion to accept Final Plat contingent upon
City Engineer's approval. Lee Boswell seconded the motion and
vote was unanimous in favor.
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CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Greenfield III, Vacating
and Replating to Add,
Delete and relocate 5 foot Maintenance Easements, Preliminary
and Final Plat.
The Commission was provided a Preliminary Plat for vacating and
replating of Greenfield III Maintenance Easements. The reason
for moving the maintenance easements was to avoid the west sun.
The Commission was advised the City Engineer had already reviewed
the Plat and had given a tentative approval over the telephone
today and no changes would be required to construction plan$.
After a short discussion Ray Stanhope made a motion to approve
Final Plat. Lee Boswell seconded the motion and vote was unanimous
in favor.
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#7 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Dennis Taylor request to fence
side yard and a portion of the
front yard with a 61 privacy fence.
Location - 434 River Road. Lot 21. Block 4, Rio Vista Subdivision.
Mr. Taylor presented to the Commission his plan to fence a portion
of his property. He had statements from some property owners in
area, stating they had no objection to the planned fence. He
also had a statement from one owner that objected to his plan.
claiming it would block the flow of air to his property. Mr.
Taylor presented pictures and a drawing of his property showing
the area to be fenced and the need for more fenced area. Earl
Hartzog advised the Commission that the City Inspection Depart-
ment had looked at the area and indicated the planned area to be
fenced would not obstruct view creating a vehicle safety hazard.
The Commission determined the area planned to be fenced is not
permitted in accordance with City zoning ordinances. Article XVI
restricts the height of front yard fences at 48 inches and side.
yards' are to be open and unobstructed. It was determined a
Board of ~djustment would be required (Article XXIV-Section 4) in
order for Mr. Taylor to fence the side and front yard with a 6'
privacy fence.
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Earl Hartzog advised the Commission that a recommendation to City
Council was needed from the Commission. Cam Beauchemin made a
motion to recommend to Council to approve the requested fence.
Lee Boswell seconded and the vote was as follows:
For: Clay McMahan, Cam Beauchemin. Lee Boswell and John Linebarger
Against: Ray Stanhope. Merwin Willman and Ken Greenwald
#8 CONSIDER.AND TAKE-APPROPRIATE-ACTION.:- Subdivision 'Ordinance
Revi eWe . -.
The Commission reviewed Section 13 and 14 and made some minor
changes to the proposed ordinance. The date of filing and the
30 day period of automatic approval needs to be checked by the
City Staff for the next meeting.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION:
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Alan Linsdkoy explained to the Commission the water situation in
Northcliffe and answered questions the Commission had.about
reported water shortages. Northcliffe has approximately 670 units
platted and presently about 540 have been built. The problem with
water shortage in the past was because of the problems the City
had last summer with their system. Northcliffe has requested a
reading from the State Board of Insurance on requirements for fire.
protection in the county and were making plans to increase the
water storage system.
Earl Hartzog provided the commission a copy of a plat just received
in_reference to a Nursing Home in Northcliffe. There appears to be
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some questions over the dedicated right-of-way to this property
and the required pavem~nt of this right-of-way. The plan was to
obtain more information and maybe the Commission could act on
it at the next meeting.
#10 ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Linebarger adjourned the meeting at 9:00 PM.
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