05-28-1985 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a regular session
on Tuesday, ~'ay 28, 1985 in the Municipal Complex Conference Room, 1400
Live Oak Road. Members present were as follows:
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CITY STAFF
THOMAS YARLING, CHAIRMAN EARL HARTZOG, PLANNING COORDINATOR
BOB ANDREWS, VICE-CHAIRMAN
DARWIN PEEK, SECRETARY EX-OFFICIO KEN GREENWALD, COUNCILMAN
JAMES HARDEN
TY BRISGILL
MERWIN WILLMAN
#1 CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Yarling called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
#2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Session May 14, 1985
It was noted Item #5, first sentence, should be amended to read: "Neil
Fisher presented the preliminary plat for the vacate and replate for Lot
I, Block I at the entrance of Woodland Oaks".
It was noted Item #8, Paragraph 2, third sentence should be amended to
read: "There was a request for a variance on the minimum side yard set-
back from 7' to 5' and the 75' frontage as indicated on the presented
preliminary plat".
Bob Andrews made a motion to approve the minutes as amended and James
Harden seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.
B. Joint Public Hearing and Special Session May 21, 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: Preliminary Plat Savannah Square
Unit II
Earl Hartzog advised the Commission that the plat was included in the
package, and a report from Ed Ford, City Engineer, had not yet been
received on the proposed drainage pond. Staff noted there is retention
included in the proposed detention pond. Horizontal radii on some of
the curves exceed the Highway Department's minimum requirements.
The developer presented the preliminary plat to the Commission and ex-
plained the reason for the retention pond, and the lot layout was
approved during the zoning change. There was a lengthy discussion on the
curve radius and the drainage pond. The Commission felt the retention
pond should be eliminated from the detention pond and would like input
from the City Engineer on this matter. There was discussion on the Sub-
division Ordinance versus Highway Department minimum safety standards,
and the Commission granting a variance on this matter.
Bob Andrews made a motion to table action on this item until the June 11,
1985 meeting. The Commission felt additional input on this project was
needed from the Police and Fire Departments and City Engineer. Merwin
Willman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
Chairman Yarling advised the developer that the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission's action on this matter could be appealed to City Council.
#4 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Sign Ordinance
The members reviewed the proposed Sign Ordinance and discussed a number
of items that need to be clarified and changed. Mr. Dovey's proposal on
portable signs was presented and it was agreed to consider this item.
It was agreed the Sign Ordinance should be a separate ordinance to avoid
public hearing on changes to the Zoning Ordinance.
#5 REVIEW THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEEDBACK LIST
Councilman Greenwald advised the Commission the no u-turn on Main Street
was still pending at state level. Council passed the wooden shingle,
Crime Watch Sign, no parking on West side of Colony and FM 3009 Special
Overlay. District. These items were deleted off of the Feedback List.
There was discussion about the enforcement of the Crime Watch Signs and
the number that are appearing in places other than those authorized.
It was agreed an updated Feedback List would be attached to these minutes.
#6 GENERAL DISCUSSION
Councilman Greenwald advised the Commission that the next Joint Cibolo/
Schertz meeting would be held in Sc~ertz Municipal Complex Conference
Room June 17,1985 at 7:00 P.M.
Ty Brisgill asked about the Welcome to Schertz Sign at the Cibolo Creek
and the status of electrical service and repairs.
It was agreed action needs to be taken to change the Subdivision Ordinance,
on curve radii, as soon as possible.
Earl Hartzog advised the Commission of the next meeting on June 11, 1985.
#7 ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Yarling adjourned the meeting at 10:47 P.M.