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04-18-1989 \ ;. . PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES The Schertz Planning and Zoning ~ommission and- City Council conducted a Joint Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 18,1989 at 7:00 P.M. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway. Those ppesentwere as follows:- PLANNING & ZONING' COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL TY BRISGILL, CHAIRMAN MARY MARSH, VICE-CHAIRMAN MERWIN WILLMAN BOB ANDREWS GEORGE VICK JOE POTEMPA MAYOR EARL SAWYER COUNCILMAN EARL HARTZOG COUNCILMAN HAL BALDWIN COUNCILWOMAN BARBARA STANHOPE COUNCILMAN ADOLPH AGUILAR COUNCILMAN KEN GREENWALD MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT KEITH VAN DINE, SECRETARY CHUCK SHARPE DAVID ARNESON CITY STAFF KERRY SWEATT, CITY MANAGER JUNE KRAUSE, CITY SECRETARY STEVE SIMONSON, ASST. CITY MGR. NORMA ALTHOUSE, RECORDING SEC'Y. #1 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Sawyer called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Mr. Sawyer proudly acknowledged all the library volunteers and told them how happy he was to see them at the meeting. A Special Award was presented to David Arneson, a volunteer associated with the library extension project. After the Special Award presentation, Councilman Aguilar indicated to those present that he doesn't think they fully appreciate all the time the volunteers devote to the library besides attending meetings. At this time, due to the fact that the first item scheduled for the public hearing was a request from him, Mayor Sawyer turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tern Adolph Aguilar. Mayqr Pro Tern Aguilar announced there are two items on the agenda for the joint public hearing - the request from Earl Sawyer and the acceptance of the new zoning map. Mr. Aguilar then turned the meeting over to Planning and Zoning Chairman Ty Brisgill. Chairman Brisgill explained the rules of procedure that would be used for ~he public'hearing. . . '2 PUBLIC HEARING: Exception to Zoning Ordinance (ZC #92) To receive citizens' comments on the request .from Earl W. Sawyer for an exception to the Zoning .Ordinance, permitting a variance to the side yard setback at 512 Aviation. steve Simonson gave a .brief presentation saying letters had been sent to all the property owners within 200 feet of 512 Aviation. Mr. Simonson reported that 19 letters had been sent, 7 were returned indicating they were in favor of the request from Mr. Sawyer.. and none returned indicating opposition to the request. Mr. Simonson further stated that among the 7 letters returned in favor 'of the request from Mr. Sawyer were a. letter from the neighbor on each immediate side (510 and 514 Aviation) expressing their approval. Mr. Simonson also noted there are several carports in the area. Chuck Sharpe of 1200 Antler Drive spoke at this time. Mr. Sharpe reminded the Council and the Commission that they had recently passed several ordinances aimed at making Schertz a neater and cleaner place in which to live and asked them to envision the City if everyone were to build a carport. Councilman Baldwin, referring to a statement in the request submi tted by Mr. Sawyer, commented he takes exception to the remark about removing an existing valuable tree if the exception is not granted. Mr.' Baldwin said he had driven by the property and the valuable tree referred to by Mr. Sawyer is a stump. Councilman Hartzog asked if a similar exception had ever been granted. Bob Andrews replied that Billy Linehan on Brooks had been granted an exception. Mr. Andrews also mentioned a carport at a house in the 700 Block of Pecan. Councilman Baldwin observed there are a proliferation of carports in the City that have been put up without the homeowner coming in and obtaining a permit and at least the Mayor is going through proper channels. Councilman Hartzog asked if any similar exceptions had been granted in the last six months and if Mr. Linehan's carport was a new one. Bob Andrews replied there were none granted in the last six months and that Mr. Linehan's carport was not new. Councilman Hartzog then questioned if there were any similar exceptions granted previous to the last six months. Bob Andrews said he could not recall any, but there may. possibly have been some before his tenure on Planning and Zoning~ Ste~e Simon~on informed the ~ou~cil that. in 1986, Mr; Kendall of 605 . Brooks; was granted an exception, of. 2 feet into the 7 feet side. yard. setback requirement, for a house extension. -2- ... . . Councilman Hartzog asked if. Mr. Sawyer' s proposed carport will hand 'down on the side and extend over the property lirie. steve Simonson replied that according to his interpretation of Mr. Sawyer's plans, the carport appears to have a flat roo~. Counc:ilman Hartzog asked again if there had been any similar exce~tions granted in. the past. Chairman Brisgill remarked there had been one in Greenshire Oaks and one in Savannah Square, but Merwin Willman pointed out these had not been for carports. There was no further discussion on Zoning Change #92. #3 PUBLIC HEARING: Acceptance of New Zoning Map (ZC #93) To receive citizens' comments on the acceptance of the new zoning map. Chairman Brisgill thanked Steve Simonson, Merwin Willman and Ford Engineering for their efforts in putting together the new map and said they have given the City of Schertz a zoning map to be proud of. steve Simonson gave a brief presentation saying th~'old map did not show the Shirmerville area and"there were some hard to define areas that were on the old map with magic marker. Mr. Simonson said they researched several areas and, if Council recalls, held a public hearing on the reconfirmation of the zoning of 850 plus acres. Mr. Simonson further stated the new map is very accurate and in the case of further changes, Ford Engineering can turn out stick-on composites which are easy to put on the map for the purpose of updating it. Chuck Sharpe of 1200 Antler spoke at this time and urged approval of the new zoning map. Mr. Sharpe said it is evident a lot of hard work has gone into the map by Steve Simonson, Merwin Willman and Ford Engineering and he thinks it will help sell the City of Schertz. Mayor Pro Tern Aguilar remarked on how easy the new map is to read because of the different colors denoting various zonings and stressed this had been needed for a long time. Mary Marsh voiced the opinion that this new zoning map together with a very good Comprehensive City Plan would definitely put Schertz in the list of top cities in Texas having an excellent marketing tool for future economic development. There was no further discussion on Zoning Change #93. 14 GENERAL DISCUSSION There was none. -- -3- . . 15 ADJOURNMENT. OF. PUBLIC BEARING Chairman Brisgillturned the meetin;g back over to Mayor Pro Tem Aguilar who adjourned the public hearing at 7:19 P.M~ The Schertz Planning 'and Zoning Commission convened in a Special Session, after the Joint Public Hearing, in the Municipal Complex Conference Room. 16 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brisgill called the meeting to order at 7:22 P.M. #7 CITIZENS' INPUT, OTHER THAN AGENDA'ITEMS There was none. "8 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: ZC #92 Mary Marsh remarked she thought they had a good discussion about this and didn't just give it the rubber stamp because it was a request from the Mayor. George Vick indicated the Commission should to take a look at the Zoning Ordinance as it stands to see if, perhaps, it needs to be changed. Bob Andrews made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the request from Earl Sawyer for an exception to the Zoning Ordinance, permitting a 6'6" variance to the side yard setback at 512 Aviation. Joe Potempa seconded the motion. Before the vote, Merwin Willman interrupted to say he would like it understood the carport will not be enclosed after it's built. Chairman Brisgill wasn't sure Planning and Zoning address this problem. Mr. Brisgill said he hates compounding the recommendation with stipulations. needs to to keep At this time the vote was taken and it was unanimous in favor. Motion carried. 19 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: ZC #93 Bob Andrews commented that all the input about the new zonlng map had been positive. Bob Andrews made a motion to recommend approval to City Council of the acceptance of the new zoning map. Mary Marsh seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Motion carried. -=-4- . . 110 GENERAL DISCUSSION Merwin Willman brought up the following: (a) In the "Guidelines for Changing Street N~mes Within the City of Schertz" he noticed a statement about a publ ic hearing for both Planning and Zoning and City Council. ~r. Willman's opinion was that separate public hearings are an added cost. Chairman Brisgill said Councilman Baldwin had requested it that way. Mary Marsh concurred with Merwin Willman's opinion on added cost. steve Simonson informed the Commission the City Manager had insisted on separate public hearings. After more discussion on the added cost, Chairman Brisgill commented Planning and Zoning has made it's recommendations and City Council has made theirs. Bob Andrews added that it can always ge changed if Council decides they don't want it that way. (b) Said he had received a reply from the fifth city, which was Arlington, Texas, and showed the Commission a copy of Arlington's Comprehensive Plan. ,Mr. Willman commented it was an APA award winning plan. Mr. Willman also told the Commissioners that they were welcome to read over any of the replies and plans he had received from other cities. (c) Mentioned that outdated plates. at 816 Pecan there is a Volkswagen with George Vick brought up the following: (a) Asked if Jim Shriver had a report on the input from the businesses on the Sign Ordinance. (steve Simonson said he should have it by the meeting on the 25th.) (b) Al so on the subject of signs, Mr. Vick had brought in a newspaper picture of "garage sale" signs. Merwin Willman noted that the ordinance doesn't specifically cover "garage sale" signs. Chairman Brisgill commented, again, enforcement and the City has only enforce the Sign Ordinance. that two it all people goes back to authorized to George Vick asked. if t_he Police Department: couldn't handle the "garage sa-Ie" signs. ' -5- . . Bob Andrews expressed the opinion that if he saw the police pulling up' "garage sale" signs he would be very irate - he ,does not think- it is their '~esponsibility to do this. (c) Stated that the approval of the new zoning map behooves all the Comm-issioners to review it well, and if they do see anything that is in error, bring it to the attention of steve S~monson. Joe Potempa reported to Steve Simonson there is a ~ed stretch van and a blue and white pick-up truck at 5300 Plaza Drive that have no license plates. Mr. Potempa said he had notified the Police Department. Bob Andrews said he assumed that GVEC had gotten a permit for their portable sign announcing an open house. Mary Marsh commented on two vehicles in the City being used as a means of advertising, one across from the boot store and the other across from the liquor store. Chairman Brisgill complained that Garden Ridge Closeouts has several banners and a Negley Paint discount sign at their business and he sees no excuse for this violation of the Sign Ordinance. Mr. Brisgill further stated they should be familiar with the ordinance, especially since Planning and Zoning had already granted them an exception for their original sign. Steve Simonson brought up the following: (a) Reported that the Inspection Department has gone out to every business with streamers and extra signs and requested they pull them down. Mr. Simonson said some of the businesses have cooperated, others are fighting it and the letters of notification have been sent. (b) Stated further that the Inspection Department is patrolling various areas of the City, as they have time, to determine where notifications should be sent regarding the removal of trash and weeds. (c) Had checked on the new billboard going up next to San Antonio Machine and discovered they are redoing an old billboard. Mr. Simonson said they had not obtained a permit, so the City is trying to track them down. Merwin Willman asked if there isn't something ln the ordinance about redoing 50% of an existing sign. Bob Andrews replied he, thought it said if they are redoing more than 50%, then they are' required to obtain a permit as if it were a new sign. -6- '" 1 . ~ " . . .111 ADJOURNMENT' Chairma~ Brisgill adjourned the meeting at 7:40 P.M. The next regularly scheduled meeting is April 25, 1989. -7-