11-08-2005 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 8, 2005
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on November 8, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex,
Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building #1, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY STAFF
David Richmond, Chairman Nancy McBeth, Director of Planning
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman Jonette Ellis, Planner I
William Sommers Misty Nichols, Planning Technician
Clovis Haddock
Roberta Tutschke
Tony Wilenchik, City Council Liaison
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT
Keith Van Dine, Secretary Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road
Gary Wallace
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Citizen comments on items other than those listed on this agenda.
There was no one present to speak.
3. CONSENT AGENDA:
Mr. Evans requested Consent Agenda Item 3I be pulled for separate discussion.
A. PC2005-073
Consider and act upon a request for a site plan of Schertz Industrial Park, Block 1, Lot 1R. The 1.93E acre
tract is located at the northeast corner of Bell North Drive and Doerr Lane. The property is zoned
Manufacturing Light (M-1). Applicant: OBR Metal Fab, Inc.
B. PC2005-060
Consider and act upon a request for a preliminary plat of Fairway Ridge, Unit 1. The 15.3241 acre tract
contains 55 single family lots and one private park and is generally located at the northeast corner of FM
1103 and Chelsea Drive. The property is zoned Residential-7 District (R-7).
Applicant: Carlos Lomelein
C. PC2005-061
Consider and act upon a request for a final plat of Fairway Ridge, Unit 1. The 15.3241 acre tract contains
55 single family lots and one private park and is generally located at the northeast corner of FM 1103 and
Chelsea Drive. The property is zoned Residential-7 District (R-7).
Applicant: Carlos Lomelein
D. PC2005-056
Consider and act upon a request for a preliminary plat of Belmont Park, Unit 8. The 13.071 acre tract
contains 56 single family lots and one private park. The property is zoned Residential-5 District (R-5).
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Applicant: Continental Homes of Texas, LP
E. PC2005-068
Consider and act upon a request for a final plat of Belmont Park, Unit 8. The 13.07f acre tract contains 56
single family lots and one private park. The property is zoned Residential-5 District (R-5).
Applicant: Continental Homes of Texas, LP
G. PC2005-075
Consider and act upon a request for a preliminary plat of The Fairways at Scenic Hills, Unit 3B. The
16.228f acre tract contains 46 single family lots. The property is zoned Pre-Development (PD).
Applicant: 196 Scenic Hills, Ltd.
H. PC2005-076
Consider and act upon a request for a final plat of The Fairways at Scenic Hills, Unit 3B. The 16.2281 acre
tract contains 46 single family lots. The property is zoned Pre-Development (PD).
Applicant: 196 Scenic Hills, Ltd.
Following reading of the Consent Agenda items, Mr. Sommers moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 3A, 3B,
3C, 3D, 3E, 3G and 3H. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. Staff comments,
attached herewith and made part of these minutes, include a recommendation of approval.
I. PC2005-053
Consider and act upon a request for a master plan of Laura Heights Subdivision. The 131.8091 acre tract
contains 159 single family lots located at the intersection of Ware Seguin Road and Boenig Lane. The
property is zoned Residential-Agriculture (R-A).
Applicant: HLH Development, LP
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments, attached herewith and made part of these minutes, which include a
recommendation of approval.
Mr. Evans voiced concerns regarding the entire development being in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone
(AICUZ) and that development in the area needed to be consistent with existing conditions. He also stated that
he didn't want to see this kind of density in the AICUZ. Ms. McBeth stated that with infrastructure coming to this
area, that there will be a lot of growth south of FM 78. She also mentioned that the plan meets the requirements of
the Unified Development Code and the AICUZ.
Ms. Tutschke inquired if Randolph Air Force Base had approved the plan, and Ms. Nichols stated that it was
currently under review with Randolph, but that the plan met all the requirements.
Mr. Richmond and Mr. Evans discussed with staff that this area needed to be more rural development, such as the
Schertz Forest development and stated that the Comprehensive Land Plan calls for this area to be "ranchette".
Following review and discussion, Mr. Haddock moved to approve the request. Ms. Tutschke seconded the
motion. Voting Aye: Mr. Richmond, Mr. Haddock, Mr. Evans and Ms. Tutschke. Voting Nay: Mr. Sommers.
Motion carried.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
There are no public hearings scheduled for this agenda.
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
There are no individual items for consideration on this agenda.
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6. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. City Council Report
Mr. Wilenchik reviewed City Council actions with the Commission, that included: TML Conference, possible
bond election for construction of a library, dedication of the new Council Chambers on November 22, 2005, with
the first official meeting of City Council on November 23, 2005. He also reported that City Council had approved
the zoning for the Harral tract and approved the amendment to the PUD ordinance.
B. Director's Report
Ms. McBeth informed the Commission that there would be a work session scheduled for December 13, 2005 with
the City Attorney to review changes in state law and the Open Meetings Act.
C. Planning Commissioner Comments
Mr. Haddock: Announced that he was resigning from his position on the Planning and Zoning Commission, and
stated that it had been a pleasure working with Staff and the Commissioners. The Commission thanked Mr.
Haddock for his contribution.
Mr. Evans: Stated that the drainage ditch from the Kramer Farms subdivision was eroding the soil into the
FEMA ditch, and Ms. Nichols stated that the area will be improved with concrete.
Mr. Richmond: Inquired about the wrought iron fence and recycling dumpster at Green Valley Elementary. He
also mentioned the trees along FM 3009 at Walgreen's are dead.
7. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
There being no further business, Mr. Haddock moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. Mr. Sommers seconded the
motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. ~
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