05-13-2009
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
May 13, 2009
The Schertz Pla~ning and Zoning Commission convened on May 13, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
Roberta Tutschke
Ken Greenwald
Cedric Edwards
Gary Wallace
CITY STAFF
Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services
Lesa Wood, Planner I
Misty Nichols, Senior Planner
David Harris, Assistant City Manager
Don Taylor, City Manager
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
David Richmond, Chairman
William Sommers
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
John Jacks, 300 Convent #2600
Mike DeNuccio, 300 Convent #2600
1.
CALL TO ORDERJROLL CALL
Mr. Evans called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M.
2.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF
David Harris introduced Michelle Sanchez, the new Director of Development Services.
3.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
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· Gary Cusick, 7570 FM 482, gave a brief history of his property. He expressed his concerns with the
zoning on his property being currently zoned MI.
. Mr. Evans requested that a discussion item be placed on the next agenda for discussion on the above
mentioned property.
4.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A.
Consider and act upon the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes for April 22, 2009.
Following the reading of the Consent Agenda item, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Abstaining: Mr. Wallace. Vote Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr. Greenwald, Mr.
Edwards and Mr. Evans. Motion carried.
5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
ZC2009-004 North Schertz between railroads - Zone Change
Hold a public hearing, consider and make recommendation to the City Council on a request to rezone
260.2::l:: acres of land between the Union Pacific Railroads in Comal County from FM-3009 east to
FM-2252 from General Business District-2 (GB-2) and Manufacturing District Light (M-l) to General
Business District (GB) and Residential Agricultural (R-A).
Public hearing opened at 6:45 p.m.
Ms. Sanchez reviewed staff comments and gave a short presentation on the properties that are proposed for
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rezonmg.
Mr. Evans recognized the following:
. John Jacks, Land Use Planner with the Law firm of Drenner Golden, stated that he was a
representative for William H. Hardin trust that owns the property that fronts on 3009. Mr. Jacks
stated that Mr. Hardin does not support the zoning change. Mr. Jacks gave a power point
presentation on the history of the property and provided information to support his request for denial.
. Walter Vestal, 17993 Red Iron, questioned the RA zoning and stated that he was opposed to the RA
zonmg.
. Robert McHardy, 19840 FM 2252, stated that he was opposed to the RA zoning.
. Earl Mayfield, Airport, stated he was opposed.
Public hearing closed at 7:07 pm
Mr. Edwards asked if the purpose of the zoning change was just to reduce M 1.
Ms. Sanchez stated yes and gave an explanation on the RA zoning.
Mr. Wallace shared the concerns about access and feels that this could be a problem.
Mr. Edwards asked if this would be similar to the overpasses in San Marcos.
Ms. Sanchez answered yes and very similar.
Ms. Tutschke asked what is the main reason for going from GB-2 to GB. She stated that when these
properties were rezoned two years ago in the comprehensive review the desire was to have MI.
Ms. Sanchez stated that GB-2 allows for heavier retail development more than GB. Ml allows sexually
oriented businesses and the City does not feel this use is conducive to this area. There are no site plans
in process and the City desires commercial or warehouse uses in this area.
Mr. Wallace asked Mr. Jacks what property Mr. Hardin owned.
Mr. Jacks stated that Mr. Hardin owns the 85 acres that fronts FM 3009.
Mr. Wallace moved to forward a recommendation of disapproval to the City Council because the
property owner opposes the change that the City imposed on the property owner less than two years ago
and access is less that desired. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote Aye: Ms. Tutschke, Mr.
Greenwald, Mr. Wallace, and Mr. Evans. Vote Nay: Mr. Edwards. Motion carried.
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6.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
No items for individual consideration.
7. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION ONLY
A. Lots on either side of Schertz Parkway and Woodland Oaks Drive. (E. Evans)
Ms. Nichols advised the Commission that no action has been taken on these properties.
B. Lots on Schertz Parkway and Savannah Drive. (E. Evans)
Ms. Nichols advised the Commission that the site plan will expire June 2009 and the plat was recorded last
month.
C. Moving of soils on Windy Meadows Drive. (E. Evans)
Mr. Evans questioned the dirt moving and foundations.
Ms. Nichols advised the Commission that Mr. Larry Dublin, City Engineer, is taking care of the issues and
sites have received his approval.
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D. Spreadsheet of approved applications and expirations. (D. Richmond)
Ms. Nichols advised the Commission that a spreadsheet was provided in packet.
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8. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda.
Discussion regarding the Cusick property located at 7570 FM 482. (E. Evans)
B. Requests by Commissioners to Staff for information.
No information requested.
C. Announcements by Commissioners
. City and community events attended and to be attended
. Liaison Assignments
. Continuing education events attended and to be attended
No comments.
D. Announcements by City Staff
. Zoning and Development information requested by Chairman
. City and community events attended and to be attended
No comments.
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9.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 7:07 P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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