04-09-2008
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
April 9, 2008
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on April 9, 2008 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
David Richmond, Chairman
Cedric Edwards
Ken Greenwald
William Sommers
Roberta Tutschke
Gary Wallace
Michael Carpenter, City Council Liaison
CITY STAFF
Thomas Rhodes, Mitchell Planning Group
Misty Nichols, Planner II
Lesa Wood, Planning Technician
George Logan, Parks & Recreation Director
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Phil Leitz, First American
Sam Bledsoe, MBC Engineers
Steven Granado, Jacobs Carter Burgess
Bob Weider, Country Club Office Park
Robert Mortiz, DHR Architects
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:33 P.M.
2.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
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Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel, spoke on what happened at the last City Council.
. Nuisance Ordinance
. Residential Parking
3.
PRESENTATION:
Tree Mitigation Fund and Schertz Trail Grant presentation.
Presenter: George Logan, Parks & Recreation Director
George Logan gave a short presentation on the Tree Mitigation Fund and the Schertz Trial Grant. Mr. Logan
answered question from the Commissioners on the tree mitigation fund, transplanting and relocation of trees,
and parking.
4.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A.
Consider and act upon the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes for March 26, 2008.
Following reading of the agenda item, Mr. Sommers moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr.
Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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ZC 2008-003 FM 1518 & m 10 E
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request to rezone 96.608:1:: acres of land from
Residential Agricultural District (RIA) and General Business District (GB) to General Business
District (GB) located at the northwest intersection ofIH-I0 and FM-1518.
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Public hearing opened at 6:55 pm.
Mr. Rhodes reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the applicant was present.
Mr. Richmond recognized the following:
. Phil (Skip) Leitz, First American, who gave a short presentation on the property.
Public hearing closed at 6:59 pm.
After a short discussion among Commissioners on the traffic plan, curb cuts, and inter-connectivity, Mr.
Sommers moved to recommend approval to the City Council. Ms. Tutschke seconded the motion. Vote
unanimous. Motion carried.
6.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A.
PC 2007-109 Country Club Office Park
Consider and act upon a request for approval of a site plan of Lots 16 - 32 Block 9 of the Country
Club Office Park consisting of 5.1126::!: acres of land located at the southwest comer of Portage Lane
and Country Club Boulevard. This property is zoned Office and Professional District (OP).
Mr. Rhodes reviewed staff comments and advised the Commission that the applicant was present.
Mr. Richmond recognized the following:
. Sam Bledsoe, MBC Engineers, who gave a short statement about the project.
. Robert Mortiz, DHR Architects, who gave a short statement about the project.
After discussion between the Applicant, Staff and Commissioners about signage, fencing, landscape and
drainage, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve to the item. Mr. Sommers seconded the motion. Vote
unanimous. Motion carried.
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7. ITEMS BY COUNCIL, COMMISSION AND STAFF
A. City Council Comments
Mr. Carpenter stated that the Nuisance Ordinance was reviewed at the last City Council meeting.
B. Planning Manager Comments
Mr. Rhodes advised the Commission that the Sign Ordinance has been adopted and is in effect. He stated
that on April 28, 2008 there will be a BOA meeting that will include training and invited the Commission
to attend.
C. Planning Commissioner Comments
Ms. Tutschke:
Discussed signage from her vacation.
Mr. Sommers:
Discussed training at the BOA meeting.
Mr. Greenwald
Stated the date for the SSLGC has been changed to April 24th and advised the Commission that Mr. Tom
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Weaver was elected Chairman of the Board at San Antonio River Authority.
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Mr. Wallace:
Stated that he would like to keep signage in mind when working on the development at FM 1518 and IH
10.
Mr. Edwards:
No comments.
Mr. Richmond:
No comments.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:38 P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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