06-23-1998 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a regular session on Tuesday, June
23, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz,
Texas. Those present were as follows:
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY STAFF
Ernie Evans, Chairman Steve Simonson,
David Richmond, Vice-Chairman Asst. City Manager
Joyce Briscoe Mary Ybarra
Keith Van Dine Planning Secretary
George Maxfield
Ken Greenwald, Councilman,
ex-officio
Members Absent Others Present
Gary Wallace (not feeling well) Jackie Saunders,
Tony Moreno Ryland Homes
Robert & Faye Buckhanan
Rt. 1, Box 74E, Cibolo, Texas
#1 Call To Order:
Chairman Evans called the regular session of June 23, 1998, meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
#2 Approval of Minutes: Public Hearing Session and Regular Session of May 26,
1998, and Regular Session of June 9, 1998.
Ernie Evans asked for corrections or additions to the minutes of the Public Hearing Session and
Regular session of May 26, 1998.
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Joyce Briscoe referred to page 1 b third paragraph that the statement made by Gary Wallace
which reads, "The developer ignoring the existing subdivision traffic as non-existent, for their
traffic analysis, voids their traffic analysis," should read as "The developer ignored the existing
subdivision traffic, which voids their traffic analysis".
David Richmond moved to approve the minutes of May 26, 1998, as corrected. Keith Van Dine
seconded the motion that carried as follows:
Ayes: Ernie Evans, David Richmond, and Keith Van Dine.
Abstention: Joyce Briscoe (not present at said meeting), George Maxfield not a member of the
Commission). Motion failed.
Ernie Evans stated that due to the absence of two Commissioners the approval of the minutes
will have to be postponed until the next scheduled meeting.
Keith Van Dine moved to table the approval of the minutes of the May 26, 1998, meeting until
the next scheduled meeting. David Richmond seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
Ernie Evans stated that the Commissioners have not reviewed the minutes of June 9, 1998, and
suggests that these minutes be tabled until the next scheduled meeting.
Keith Van Dine moved to table the approval of the minutes of June 9, 1998 until the next
scheduled meeting. Joyce Briscoe seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
#3 Status of Final Plats:
There was none.
#4 BOA Actions:
There was no meeting, therefore, no report.
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#5 Citizens' Input Other Than Agenda Items:
There were none.
#6 Consider And Make Recommendation: Request from Robert C. & Lattice Faye
Buckhanan, 11629 Schaefer Road, for a Special Use Permit for a portable building (12x30) for a
"Full Service Family Hair Center". (SUP #16-98)
Steve Simonson stated that this lot in on the north side of Schaefer Road which dead ends
towards Randolph Air Base. Steve added that there are homes in the area and very little traffic
and no businesses in the area.
George Maxfield stated that his concern was the surrounding neighbors' reaction. Joyce Briscoe
commented that at the corner of FM 1518 and Schaefer Road there is an established business and
on the other side of the road are other businesses selling various items.
Robert Buckhanan stated that of the four neighbors in the area, none have voiced a problem with
the proposed business.
Steve Simonson stated that if the request is forwarded to the City Council and a public hearing is
scheduled the surrounding neighbors will have the opportunity to voice their comments.
David Richmond moved to forward the request from Robert C. & Lattice Faye Buckhanan,
11629 Schaefer Road, for a Special Use Permit for a portable building (12x30) fora "Full
Service Family Hair Center" to the City Council with a recommendation for approval and the
scheduling of a public hearing. Keith Van Dine seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
#7 Consider And Take Appropriate Action: Request from Ryland Homes (Scott Felder
Homes) for Bandit Signs on FM 3009. (PC#376-98)
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Steve Simonson stated that the request is from Ryland Homes formerly Scott Felder Homes. The
request is brought forth to the Commission by Ryland Homes as they are familiar with the city's
regulations and they assure the city that Ryland Homes will abide by the rules.
Joyce Briscoe asked if these signs presently out on FM3009 in the Cibolo city limits? Steve
Simonson replied yes. Joyce Briscoe stated that she feels these are sufficient and added that this
type of sign clutters the City and she dislikes them. David Richmond stated that he agreed and
suggests that a better approach to the mixture of signs out on FM3009 is to have one sign
advertising all the developers.
Jackie Saunders, representing Ryland Homes stated Ryland is well aware of the regulations and
will make every effort to comply with the City's ordinance. Jackie Saunders stated that Ryland
will have someone in charge of placing the signs and she will make sure that person is aware of
the times of placement and removal.
The Commissioners discussed several options in regard to the bandit sign regulations and
concluded that if developers do not abide by the City's ordinance; the city can change the
ordinance and not allow bandit signs. Several of the Commissioners voiced their dislike for the
placement of bandit signs, but concluded that if other builders are allowed it would be unfair to
disallow Ryland Homes from placing their signs.
Steve Simonson stated that Scott Felder Homes was one builder that the City continually had
problems with. The signs are allowed after 3:00 p.m. on Friday afternoons to 10:00 a.m. on
Monday. Steve Simonson stated that the State Highway Department does not allow any signs on
the right-of--ways, but are working with the City in allowing the bandit signs on weekends
because no maintenance work is done in these areas on weekends.
Ernie Evans stated that the request to place bandit signs is not any different from the previous
requests. We can offer them the opportunity and see how it fairs, if it fairs well no problem. If it
doesn't, the appropriate action will betaken and the authority deleted.
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Keith Van Dine moved to approve the request from Ryland Homes for Bandit Signs on FM 3009
in accordance with City ordinance. David Richmond seconded the motion. The vote carried as
follows:
Ayes: Ernie Evans, David Richmond, George Maxfield and Keith Van Dine.
Opposed: Joyce Briscoe
Motion carried.
#8 Consider And Take Appropriate Action: Revise Development Fee's.
Steve Simonson stated that the processing procedures have become much more expensive in the
mailing, handling, and reviewing of the plans, plats etc. The proposed new fees are realistic to
cover the expenses, and the City is not exceeding fees established in surrounding cities. Some
cities are much higher in their fees. Steve Simonson added that the special exception would stay
at the present $50 fee as a support to the citizens. Special Exception requests are mainly from our
citizens.
Several of the Commissioners expressed their ideas, comments, and opinions on the proposed
revised fees, and after much deliberation, agreed to the Commission's support of the following
changes:
ITEM: CURRENT: FEE REVISED: FEE
Zoning and Specific Use Permit $ 50.00 $250.00
Site Plan * $ 25.00 $100.00
Master Plan $ 25.00 $100.00
Plat Filing Fees $100.00 $350.00
a. For each of the 1St 5 acres $ 25.00 $100.00
b. For each additional acre $ 10.00 $ 75.00
c. County filing fee (per sheet) $ 75.00 $100.00
Note * Site plans and Master Plans that have to be resubmitted for incompleteness will require an
additional $50 filing fee.
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Keith Van Dine moved to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council for the
revised development fees as amended. David Richmond seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
#9 General Discussion:
Keith Van Dine:
Keith commented on his concern about covering the culvert out in his area. In talking with Steve,
Keith was informed that the City inspectors were on it. Keith added that the water line is moving
right along dawn Pfeil Road, but that the front-end loader is leaving gouges in the road and
suggests the City look into it.
Joyce Briscoe•
Joyce commented on the smoke odor in the police dispatch area and asked if smoking is allowed
in any of the Municipal Offices? Joyce was advised that at one time smoking was allowed and
that the smoke odor has absorbed into the walls, but smoking is no longer permissible in any of
these areas.
George Maxfield:
George commented he had walked out to Circle Oak and Crest Oak in the Oak Forest
Subdivision and had conversations with some of the residents and found that many of residents
are upset with the proposed development in their area. One of the recommendations the residents
proposed was to dead end Circle Oak, so it won't go into the new proposed subdivision. The
residents have concerns that the road can not handle the heavy trucks traveling through the
subdivision.
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Steve Simonson stated that the City had researched the Oak Forest area and found that Crest Oak
is capable of handling the heavy traffic. The road is solid rock and in all these years there has
not been any major repairs to this road.
David Richmond•
David commented on no activity at the Blockbuster Video and assumes they are not eager to
proceed. Steve Simonson stated that they had submitted a reconfiguration to the interior of the
building and added that the City doesn't know what is going on out there.
David asked if the City had heard from the State on the traffic light at Woodland Oaks? Steve
advised him no, but that he will be attending an MPO meeting and will find out from TXDOT.
Steve added that it had been scheduled for sometime in July,
Ken Greenwald•
Ken commented that more people are needed to apply to the Citizen's Police Academy.
Presently, there are not enough people to fill a class. The class is 8 to 10 weeks and provides
insight into police operation, and City government. Everyone should take advantage of these
classes to get a better understanding of what our police officers are faced with each day.
Ken commented that the City Council's joint meeting with Planning and Zoning is scheduled for
July 22, 1998, and atwo-day meeting is planned. Discussions on several issues such as water,
annexation, and roads are planned for the meeting. Ken also mentioned the meeting on water
usage held in Seguin on Thursday, June 18, 1998, and advised everyone that Stage 2 was
probably going into effect soon.
Steve Simonson:
Steve commented that he has had no response from Don McCrary & Associates on the TIA
(traffic impact analysis) to include FM3009 and no response from TXDOT in Seguin requesting
the information on the acceleration/deceleration lanes.
Ernie Evans•
Ernie commented that the school (Wilder} in Savannah Square has dumped several truckloads of
dirt down around the drainage area. He assumes it will be spread out, but that it has been there a
couple of months. His concern is that if the dirt falls into the drainage channel there will be
problems because the dirt will not wash down the drain.
#10 Adjournment:
Ernie Evans moved to adjourn the meeting. Keith Van Dine seconded the motion. The meeting
adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Co mission
ATTEST:
Planning Secretary, City of Schertz
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