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05-14-1985 . PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a regular session ' on Tuesday, May 14, 1985 in the Municipal Complex Conference Room, 1400 Live Oak Road. Members present were as follows: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT THOMAS YARLING, CHAIRMAN MERWIN WILLMAN BOB ANDREWS, VICE-CHAIRMAN TY BRISGILL DARWIN PEEK, SECRETARY JAMES HARDEN CITY STAFF EARL HARTZOG, PLANNING COORDINATOR #1 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Yarling called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. #2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Session April 23, 1985 Bob Andrews made a motion to approve the minutes. Darwin Peek seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. #3 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Final Plat Windy Meadows Earl Hartzog advised the Commission that a couple of utility easements need to be added on to the final plat and a document was needed for the sewer , easement outside the area being platted. The Commission was presented copies of the master site plan as required by the Mobile Home Ordinance. It was noted that the master plan did not have the minimum required lot size of 36' x 95'. There was also concern about the proposed distance between mobile homes and there was discussion about mobile homes on the market. . h1etro 4 Planning Coordinator, Desi Rodriguez, asE<ed for an exception to the lot _ size since the park was private property. The request was rejected and not considered by the Commission. Darwin Peek made a motion to disapprove the final plat for this project. James Harden seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Chairman Yarling advised those present of the Commission's decision to correct the plat or appeal to City Council. #4 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Revised Preliminary Plat ~ + Greer/Ross Subdivision The Commission was presented a copy of the revised plat for this project. _ Mr. Ross advised the Commission that Lots 7 - 10 would be dropped and the drainage easement along the Cibolo Creek would be identified. Lots 7 - 10 were being excluded from the project because of the cost to fill the prop- erty. Final plans are being prepared to elevate this site and will be presented with the final plat. After a brief discussion, Bob Andrews made a motion to approve the preliminary plat. James Harden seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. #5 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Preliminary Plat - Vacate and Replat Horseshoe Oaks, Unit I Neil Fisher presented the preliminary plat for the proposed site of a Lone Star Store at the. entrance of Woodland Oaks. Development would require a cut in the center island of Woodland Oaks Drive and a twenty foot safety lane through the project was presented. The fifty foot building setback was shown on the plat and a second entrance off of FM 3009. Earl Hartzog advised the Commission that a public hearing would be required as defined in Veron statutes. The preliminary plat filing fee had not been paid, and a listing of property owners in Horseshoe Oaks Unit I was needed from the project engineer. James Harden made a motion to approve the preliminary plat contingent upon the outcome of the public hearing. Darwin Peek seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. #6 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Special Purpose Sign Savannah Square Don Ryden presented a proposal for an entrance sign to the Savannah Square Development along FM 3009. The proposed height of the sign was 5.5' and would be located on private property adjacent to FM 3009 right-of-way. After a brief discussion, it was agreed the proposed sign was in accordance with the Special Overlay District and that the developer of Savannah Square was setting a fine example. The Commission agreed that the height of 5.5' was acceptable, and the height could be raised to 7.5' since the proposed location was in a low area. Darwin Peek made a motion to approve the Special Purpose Sign for Savannah Square and to permit the height of the sign to be raised to 7.5'. The motion was seconded and the vote was unanimous in favor. #7 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Zoning Change Morton Southwest - Between Horseshoe Oaks and Savannah Square - FM 3009 Frontage - Earl Hartzog advised the Commission that no one was present. to_ present this project, and the Staff had not received the formal application: Darwin Peek made a motion to table this item until the next regularly scheduled meeting. Bob Andrews seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. #8 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Preliminary Plat Silver Tree Unit I Carl Bain presented a corrected preliminary plat for this project which identified the items required for the Special Overlay District along FM 3009. He confirmed that all the lots meet the 7,500 square foot requirement. Earl Hartzog ad-wised the Commission-that the City Department Heads checked this project and had recommended approval. There was no reported problem with the proposed street location in relationship to those on the other side of FM 3009. There is a request for two variances for side yard set- back and the 75' frontage. Again, it was confirmed that all lots meet the 7,500 square foot requirement. The requirement for the sidewalk along FM 3009 would be addressed later. Darwin Peek made a motion to approve the preliminary plat and the two var- iances. Bob Andrews seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. #9 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Zoning Change Retail Center - Between School Administration Offices and Sycamore Creek Apartments - Elbel Road Frontage Joe Ruscin presented the proposed zoning change for the property located next to the school administration office. There were plans to contact the .school about some possible land swaps to better utilize all the property. Bob Andrews questioned the future extension of Westchester and the need for the improvements in this project. After a brief discussion, Darwin Peek made a motion to recommend this rezoning request be scheduled for a Joint Public Hearing. James Harden seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. #10 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Development in the Floodway Earl Hartzog gave the Commission a copy of a letter from F.E.M.A. about development in the floodway. The proposed R.V. planned along the Cibolo Creek by Leon Parker would be in the floodway. After a brief discussion, Bob Andrews made a motion that any development taking place in the floodway would be directed to City Council for final approval. James Harden seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in . favor. #11 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Mobile Home Ordinance Earl Hartzog advised the Commission this item was on the agenda as requested at the last meeting. There had been a number of variances the Commission had granted a recent Mobile Home Park, and the Mobile Home Ordinance should be changed to agree with these variances. After a brief discussion, the following changes were agreed upon to be needed in the Mobile Home Ordinance: - 8.3 maximum mobile home spaces per gross acre within the park - fire extinguisher stations are no longer required - walkway will be required within the park - no need for paving and may be part of the utility easement - 36' x 95' minimum size of mobile home spaces - 20 feet between mobile home main structure - IO foot front yard setback from driving surface within the park - trailers can be parked at an angle with 8 foot/12 foot ratio - 25 foot building setback from any dedicated street - minimum of two off-street parking spaces will be paved a minimum size of 8' x 18' each or 288 square feet - 30 foot safety/fire lanes with required off-street parking spaces It was also agreed to recommend a Certificate_of Occupancy not be granted until the requirements set forth in the Mobile Home Ordinance were complied with. Bob Andrews made a motion to recommend to City Council that the above change pertaining to Mobile Home Parks be included in the Mobile Home Ordinance. James Harden seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Chairman Yarling asked the Staff to arrange a briefing of the prodedures now established for mobile home inspections. #12 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Applicants for the Planning and Zoning Commission Earl Hartzog advised the Commission that no new applications have been received. Two applicants were present - David Allen-...and George Vick. The Commission asked each applicant a number of questions. Darwin Peek made a motion to recommend David Allen to City Council. Bob Andrews seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Chairman Yarling thanked the applicants and advised them that City Council had the final selection. He also asked that Council be advised that both applicants were equally qualified and that it was a difficult desicion. #13 GENERAL DISCUSSION It was noted a number of Crime Watch Signs were appearing in unauthorized places in Greenfield Village. There are signs nailed to the fences. The Sign Ordinance should be on the agenda .for discussion at the next meeting. There was discussion about signs along IH 35 and other places in the City. A Joint Public Hearing is scheduled for May 21 and Cibolo-Schertz Joint meeting is scheduled for May 20. Feedback list should be out at the next regular session. GVEC has a building located in the right-of-way or too close to the street - ask to advise on status. #14 ADJOURNMENT Chairman Yarling adjourned the meeting at 9:05 P.M.