04-25-2013 Minutesli~llNUTES
SCHERTZ HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
yLEiETING Z3F APRIL 25, 2013.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Weirtz tailed the meeting to order at 5:30 with a quorum present.
Voting members present: Merle Behne, Lou 1?oehrkolb, Gail Hyatt, Debbie Krause,
Cynthia Palmer, Pete Perez, Stefanie Warshaw, Diana Webb, Jim Webb, Dean Weirtz,
City Representative: Brian James
Visitor: Gary Penta
Introduction of i~uests and t+Iew Nfembers
Gary Penta presented the Committee with a Trade Token he discovered while
searching for artifacts in the Schertz area. He discussed his methods and shared
information about his efforts and discoveries.
Discussion and for Action items
1. Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
regular meeting of January 24, 2013. A motion to approve the minutes was made
by Cynthia Palmer and seconded by Debbie Krause. The motion carried
unanimously.
2. Fund Ea~penditures -Consideration and/or action regarding the
submission of member's expense vouchers. No vouchers for member
expenses were submitted. Chairman Weirtz reported tl?at replacement
banners have been ordered far those that were in disrepair.
3. Treasurer's Report: Consideration and/or action regarding the book
sales activity and other fiscal matters. Treasurer Jim Webb reported that there were
no book sales or changes in the fiscal status during the preceding quarter,
4. Newsletter and Remembrances Spring 2013 Special Edition Articles:
Consideration and/or action regarding the publication of the Spring 2013
Newsletter and REMEMBRANCES Special Edition Articles 2013-4 through
2013-5. in discussion, it was decided to include information about the donated
token and ne~i~s about the Corral Settlement Association. A motion to approve the
publication of the aa•tieles was made by Merle Behrte artd seconded by Pete Perez.
The motion passed by unanimous vote.
5. Amending Committee By-Laws -Consideration and/or action
regarding the amending of Schertz Historical Preservation Committee By-laws.
Amendments to Article XIV (Designations), Section 14.5 (Certificate of Approval}
and Appendix A were proposed. A motion by Jim Webb and seconded by Stephanie
Warshaw to approve the by-laws amendments passed unanimously,
6. Adoption of City of Schertz Coat of ~-,rms Crest Consideration
and/or action regarding the development and manufacture of a City of Schertz coat
;of arms crest. Brian James, Schertz City Director of Services reported that the
citizen's survey is just about to be posted on the city web site. No vote required.
7. Amendment of Schertz Unified Development Code (UDC) ItE: Sections 21.4.9,
21.5.9 and 21.5.11- Consideration and/or actions regarding the Schertz historic
preservation and landmark designation program and amendment of Sections 21.4.9,
21.5.9 and 21,5.11 of the UDC. Mr. James provided an update on the draft proposa!
To amend the Schertz Unif ed Development Code relating to historic preservation
and landmark designation verbiage. Mr. James supported the modifed wording and
agreed Thai the new proposal should be presented to the City Council for approval.
A motion was made to submit the proposal to the City Council was made by
Stephanie Warshaw and seconded by Lou Foehrkolbh. The motion carried
Unanimously.
"Landmark Property" designations for Schertz business structures -
Consideration and/or action regarding the designation of two properties as
F`Landmark Properties" ie, 509 & 511 Main Street, Schertz, Texas. Chairman Weirtz
presented two applications for landmark property designation. A motion to approve
the two properties i'or designation was made by Diana Webb .anal seconded by
Merle Behne. The motion passed unanimously.
9. Schertz I~iistoric Fhoto Album Project -Consideration and/or actions
regarding the publication of a Schertz Historic Photo Album. Chairman Weirtz
,explained that four Committee members have begun discussions regarding
publishing an early history of Schertz photo album. A motion was made by
Cynthia Palmer and seconded by Jim Webb to establish an historic photo album
subcommittee to work on this project. The motion passed unanimously.
language pursuant to Historical Preservation Committee recommendations
presented by Chairman Weirtz. Lou Foehrkolb seconded the motion which passed
unariimousiy.
10. July Quarterly Meeting date change -Consideration and actions regarding
change of meeting date for July quarterly meeting. Chairman Weirtz indicated that
he would be unavailable in late July during the scheduled time of the next
meeting. A motion was made by Diana Webb and seconded by Debbie Krause to
change the date of the next quarterly meeting to July 2, 2013. The motion passed
unanimously.
f~epurts
subcommittee Reports -Discussion only
- Cemetery: No update at this time
- ~Iistorian:
Chairman Weirtz discussed the various historic events that occurred
during the months of March and April in Texas's early history. He also
displayed a newspaper article taken from the April 14, 2013 edition of the
San Antonio Express News that outlines the efforts to revive the glory of the
Alamo through establishment of a history museum.
- QntreRCh -
• Chairman Weirtz advised that the Cibolo Community Museum Association
has been awarded a grant from the GEVC Power=Up Grant Program to
place a historic Schertz mural on the West side of the William Schertz
building at 507 Main St.
• Chairman Weirtz attended the April meeting of the Camal County
Genealogy Society where Cynthia Beaman made a presentation an the
Texas Historical Commission's Marker Program.
• Committee member Brabara Hall is visiting Colonial Williamsburg, VA.
xhis week as part of a hisrorical garden week celebration in that community.
~• Committee member Gail Hyatt is presently manning our display table at the
Schertz Open House event at the Civic Center
• Chairman Weirtz is scheduled to visit our Sister City Historical Society
representatives in Riedisheim, France during the period May 18-21, 2013.
• C1lairinan Weirtz attended the Schertz City Council Meeting on Tuesday,
Apri123, 2013 to observe Council's consideration of a rezoning request for
the two acre property at the southeast corner of Flvi X182 and Old
Nacogdoches Rd. {site of the historic Kneupper General Store}. The
ordinance proposal was to rezone the property from Pre-Development to
General Business (GB} District so as to allow the owner (Mr. Richard
,Campos} to construct a restaurant/barlgrill on the property. City
administration (Development Services} recommended Council deny the
request. Chairman Weirtz spoke in favor of the request. Council took no
action pending a recommendation that the owner he given time to give
consideration to «~ithdra~ving the GB request in favor of another zoning
classification, Chairman Weirtz expressed disappointment with city
administrators for the lack of support being offered Mr. Campos in his effort
to apply the `4adaptive use" strategy while retaining the building's {circa
1907} store front appearance, thus helping to preserve the historic
atmosphere within the Comal Settlement community. Chaii•~nan Weirtz
indicated that the stand taken by the city (Development Services) is contrary
to the promotion of historic preservation goals of the committee and goals
set forth in the city's Comprehensive Land Management Plan, the City's
Strategic Plan and the proposed amendments to the City's Unified
Development Code soon to be offered for adoption by City Council.
Requests and Announcements
1. Requests by Committee Members for items to be placed on a future agenda:
i~lone at this time.
2. Requests by Committee Members to City Manager and Staff far in#'ormation:
The Committee would like the City Council to present a Letter of
Commendation to Gary Penta for his donation of a historical Trade Token
which adds to our the collection of artifacts which provide greater
Understanding of fine culture of 5chertz in earlier times.
Chairman Weirtz requested that each member of the Committee write a letter
to each City Councilman, the Mayoz•, City Manager, and to Director of
Development expressing his or her support for allowing rezoning of the
Campos property as a means of applying an "adaptive use" strategy far the
preservation and i:e~zse of the historic property in question within the Comas
community,
Announcements 6y Committee Members: i~lone at this time.
AI'i,i~~ U RNivi%I+}T
There being no fiarther business before the committee, a motion was made by
Merle Behne to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Jim Webb and
parried unanimously.
MhIUTES ,~PPRQVED this 2nd day of July 2013.
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Dean Weirtz, Ch r an
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Cynt is Palmer, Secretary