04-09-2002Planning and Zoning Minutes
April 9, 2002
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in regular session on April 9, 2002 at
7:OOpm in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Ernie Evans, Vice-Chair
Ken Greenwald, ex-officio
Tony Moreno
William Sommers
Gary Wallace
Keith Van Dine
Joyce Briscoe
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
David Richmond, Chairman
CITY STAFF
Ron Youngblood, City Planner
Misty Nichols, Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
Jack Martin, 5804 St. Andrews
Robert Brockman, 4505 Grand Forest
Clovis Haddock, 3900 Pecan St.
Rhonda Jahns, 5808 St. Andrews
Bob & Davene Lee, 5812 St Andrews
#1 Call to Order: Vice-Chairman Evans called the meeting to order at 7:OOpm.
#2 Approval of Minutes: Mr. Moreno moved to approve the minutes of the regular
session of February 26, 2002; Mr. Sommers seconded. Motion passed. Mr. Wallace
abstained.
Ms. Briscoe moved to approve the minutes of the regular session of March 12, 2002; Mr.
Sommers seconded. Motion passed. Mr. Wallace abstained.
#3 Status of Final Plats: There were none.
#4 BOA Actions: Vice-Chairman Evans stated the BOA actions for Plantation
Homes, Mr. & Mrs. McClain, Mr. & Mrs. Cornish, and Mr. & Mrs. Canales are set for a public
hearing with the Board of Adjustment on April 15, 2002.
At this time Vice-Chairman Evans stated he would move to agenda item #7 since he noticed
there were a number of people who signed up for this item.
#7 Citizens' Input Other Than Agenda Items:
On the subject of the new development of The Fairways of Scenic Hills, Mr. Martin stated that
cutting a road and eliminating a cul-de-sac on St. Andrews is an issue with St, Andrews'
residents. The developer tore down the Oleanders and other landscaping that had been
tended for years. If a road is cut, traffic will cause a large problem for children who previously
were able to play in the cul-de-sac. At the time he purchased .his home many years ago he
was told the cul-de-sac would never be removed. The citizens have been.. told that the
proposal has been approved.
Ms. Jahns is concerned for her children who presently play in the street because one of the
golf course holes sits in her back yard. In November of 2000 the plans were to have Pebble
Beach back up to St. Andrews Street with another cul-de-sac. When the developer changed
his mind and decided to make this a through street, Ms. Jahns believes the 4 homeowners
affected should have been notified prior to a final decision being made.
Mr. Lee stated this street would be a main entrance into the subdivision of some fifty homes
when there is already another entrance to the new subdivision nearby.
Mr. Evans stated the developers of this property presented to the Commissioners a replat of
the proposed subdivision. He then explained to the residents that a public notice is required
only for zoning issues and a replat does not concern zoning.
Ms. Jahns stated that Ashley Place Unit 1 has only one entrance/exit to the. subdivision. Mr.
Evans explained that this subdivision was developed before all Schertz subdivisions required
two accesses.
Mr. Youngblood then stated that he heard the developer is planning to update the exteriors of
the existing homes.
Mr. Brockman stated that another option might be for the citizens to take the developer to court
and fight for what they want. Mr. Evans agreed this is a possibility although it may be quite
expensive and the residents may not get what they are asking for. The residents thanked the
Commissioners for their time and input and will speak with the developer.
Mr. Evans then presented to the Commissioners a development proposal from Larry Aiken and
Don McCrary for Jonas Woods Unit 2 to save as many heritage trees as possible, and also to
give emergency vehicles access to the neighborhood which will not have standard 30-foot
streets.
Mr. Aiken explained that any trees removed for driveways, etc. will be transplanted elsewhere.
Mr. Sommers stated that Councilmember Norma Head would be interested in transplanting.
trees at the Playscape. Mr. Aiken stated there are so many trees in Units 3 and 4 that some
may be transplanted at area parks and schools. So far, transplanting has been effective. In
The Village of Jonas Woods, there were 240 to 260 trees transplanted and only 18 of them
died.
Mr. Aiken stated he would set up a meeting with the Fire Marshall to get plan approval. He
asked the Commissioners if he could submit a preliminary and final plat at the next Planning
and Zoning meeting. Mr. Evans stated he must meet the published deadline for submission to
staff. Mr. Wallace and Ms. Briscoe indicated that if the staff approves this proposal, they have
no problems and would like to see as many trees as possible saved.
#5 Discussion: On an Annexation strategy.
Mr. Youngblood stated that other than Northcliffe the City has not annexed in several years..
He explained to the Commissioners that he and Mr. Evans have met with the Chairman of the
Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Garden Ridge. They discussed a possible
agreement to take our City limits to the south side of FM 2252 by trading our property on the
north side of FM 2252 to Garden Ridge.
Mr. Evans stated that common sense should apply to extending our City boundaries and he
will work with Mr. Youngblood to revise the Annexation Plan.
Mr. Youngblood stated the areas to look at for possible annexation first are:
• Square up Eckhart Rd with FM 1103.
• Bring in Rittiman Addition at FM1518.
• Square up the area around FM 2252.
#6 Discussion: On potential Zoning & Re-Zoning of areas in the City.
Mr. Youngblood stated since the City just annexed Northcliffe and Scenic Hills everything is
zoned PD (pre-development). R-5 housing has already been approved for this area. Also
there is a proposal for a zoning of R- 4 (multi family) in the area near IH35 and FM1103 on our
next agenda.
Mr. Youngblood explained that after annexation of the three blank areas West of IH35, the
zoning should be R/A (residential/agriculture). After a brief discussion of how this may affect
the residents, it was decided this would not be a good idea.
The 73-acre piece of property recently purchased by the City for drainage improvement needs
to be zoned, and much is available for parks, ball fields, etc. Also, rezoning property from
FM1518 towards IH10 for businesses and an industrial park should be considered.
#8 Items by Commissioners and City Planner:
Gary Wallace: none
Ernie Evans: Newsletter states there will be an open house safety meeting from 8:30am
to 5:OOpm tomorrow in the Inspections Department.
Ron Youngblood, City Planner:
Mr. Simonson's retirement party.
Tony Moreno: none
Joyce Briscoe: none
Ken Greenwald: none
William Sommers: none
Invited the Planning and Zoning Commissioners to
#10 Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.
Vice-Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
ATTEST: David Richmond, Chairman
Planning Secretary, City of Schertz
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