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01-25-2005 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2005 eThe Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on January 25,2005 at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman Gary Wallace Clovis Haddock Roberta Tutschke Ken Greenwald, ex-officio CITY STAFF Leonard Truitt, Building Official Jonette Ellis, Planning Technician Misty Nichols, Planning Technician COMMISSIONERS ABSENT David Richmond, Chainnan Keith Van Dine, Secretary William Sommers OTHERS PRESENT Robert Brockman, 4505 Grand Forest Ramon Cook, 913 Dimrock Patricia Peek, 853 Maske Road Charles Leverick, 1043 Live Oak Jesse Hellums, 16161 College Oak 1. Call to Order/Roll Call Vice Chairman Evans called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and opened the meeting for a public hearing. e PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. SUP2004-018 Public hearing to grant a Specific Use Permit to the Schertz Public Works, Block 1, Lot 34R to allow for an office/warehouse facility to be located in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ). The property is zoned General Business (GB). Applicant: City of Schertz Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the replat on 10/25/04 and the site plan on 12/28/04. This Specific Use Pennit is to allow a business in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ). Seven letters of notification were mailed out, and staff has received no responses. She also noted that the exhibit needs to be corrected to indicate the lot to be 34R. There was no one else to speak for or against the request. 3. PC2004-073 Public hearing to replat 0.005::t acres out of the Seguin State Bank Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 4 and establish the Seguin State Bank No.2 ROW Dedication. The tract is located at the northern portion of the Seguin State Bank parking lot. Applicant: City of Schertz e Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and stated that the replat is to establish the right-of-way for the FM 3009 Public Improvement District (PID) project. Two letters of notification were mailed out, and staff has received no responses. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission January 25, 2005 Page I of I Mr. Brockman questioned the acreage noted and he was shown the exhibit indicating the small amount of . land needed for the additional right-of-way. There was no one else to speak for or against the request. 4. PC2004-074 Public hearing to replat 0.435::t areas out of the H.E.B. 35/FM 3009 Subdivision and establish the H.E.B. 35/FM 3009 ROW Dedication. The tract is located at the southern portion of the H.E.B. parking lot. Applicant: City of Schertz Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and stated that the replat is to establish the right-of-way for the FM 3009 Public Improvement District (PID) project. Two letters of notification were mailed out, and staff has received no responses. There was no one else to speak for or against the request. 5. ZC2004-014 Public hearing to rezone 12.243::t acres from Single Family Residential (R-l) and General Business (GB) to Single Family Residential (R-6). The tract is located at the northeast corner of Maske Road at Live Oak Road. Applicant: Hardy & Company, Inc. CANCELLED . Vice Chairman Evans noted to the audience that the applicant has withdrawn the application to rezone, but offered anyone to speak for the public hearing. Mr. Cook inquired about the zoning change questioning if it was a lot size change or whether this zoning would allow a zero lot line product. Ms. Nichols explained that the difference between R-l and R-6 noting that the lot size is reduced from a 9,600 square foot lot (SO' by 120' minimum) to a 7,200 square foot lot (60' by 120' minimum). Ms. Peek asked if a new notice for the public hearing would be sent ifthe applicant moved forward with their request, and Mr. Evans stated that all property owners within 200- feet will be notified when the applicant resubmits. Mr. Leverick noted to the Commission that the schools will no longer be busing students to the high school in this area and asked that the Commission enforce the requirements for sidewalks along Live Oak Road. Mr. Evans stated that the Commission has only reviewed a concept plan for the development and the discussion at that time did not include sidewalks, but that the Commission would review that requirement. There was no one else to speak for or against the request. 6. ZC2004-015 Public hearing to rezone 20.525::t acres from Single Family Residential (R-l) to Single Family Residential (R-7). The tract is located north of the future Mesa Oaks, Unit 1 on the north side of Live Oak Road. Applicant: JWD Management Corporation. CANCELLED . Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission January 25, 2005 Page 2 of2 . Vice Chainnan Evans noted to the audience that the applicant has withdrawn the application to rezone, but offered anyone to speak for the public hearing. Mr. Cook inquired about the zoning change questioning if it was a lot size change or whether this zoning would allow a zero lot line product. Ms. Nichols explained that the difference between R-l and R-7 noting that the lot size is reduced from a 9,600 square foot lot (SO' by 120' minimum) to a 6,600 square foot lot (60' by 110' minimum). Being there was no one else to speak for or against this request, Vice Chainnan Evans closed the public hearings. 7. Reconvene into Regular Session Vice Chairman Evans reconvened into Regular Session at 6:44 p.m. 8. Citizen Input There was no one present to speak. 9. Board of Adjustment Actions There were no Board of Adjustment actions at this time. .10. Discuss and take appropriate action on approval of the January 11, 2005 Planning and Zoning meeting minutes. Following review, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the minutes ofthe January II, 2005 Planning and Zoning meeting. Mr. Haddock seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 11. SUP2004-018 Discuss and take appropriate action to grant a Specific Use Permit to the Schertz Public Works, Block 1, Lot 34R to allow for an office/warehouse facility to be located in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ). The property is zoned General Business (GB). Applicant: City of Schertz Mr. Evans noted that the exhibit should read 34 R and that staff will correct the exhibit. Following review and discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to forward this item to City Council with a recommendation for approval. Mr. Haddock seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 12. PC2004-073 Discuss and take appropriate action to replat 0.005::t acres out of the Seguin State Bank Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 4 and establish the Seguin State Bank No.2 ROW Dedication. The tract is located at the northern portion of the Seguin State Bank parking lot. Applicant: City of Schertz . Following review, Mr. Haddock moved to approve the request. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission January 25, 2005 Page 3 of3 13. . . . PC2004-074 Discuss and take appropriate action to replat 0.435::t areas out of the H.E.B. 35/FM 3009 Subdivision and establish the H.E.B. 35/FM 3009 ROW Dedication. The tract is located at the southern portion of the H.E.B. parking lot. Applicant: City of Schertz Following review, Mr. Haddock moved to approve the request. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 14. PC2004-077 Discuss and take appropriate action on preliminary plat approval of the SPV, L.L.C. Subdivision. The 7.659::t acre tract is located on the east side of Schertz Parkway, north of Wiederstein Road. The property is zoned General Business (GB). Applicant: Jesse Hellums Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and stated that the 7.659 acre tract is on Schertz Parkway, north of Wiederstein Road. The plan meets the Unified Development Code requirements, and staff recommends approval. Mr. Wallace inquired about the use of the site, and Ms. Nichols stated commercial and that nothing specific has been brought forward to the Planning Department. Mr. Hellums stated that he intended to market the property for garden office and retail. Mr. Evans voiced concerns regarding access to the property. He noted that the southern entrance could possibly have visibility issues and he voiced concerns for safety at that entrance. Mr Hellums noted that the roadway was engineered and that the median cuts were placed in accordance with the City Engineer, and that he is only providing driveway access at the median cuts. Mr. Wallace inquired if Pinto Lane would be an option for access, and Ms. Nichols stated that Pinto Lane is not developed. Mr. Wallace agreed with Mr. Evans' concerns and both asked that the City Engineer review the options prior to the final plat being submitted. Following review and discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the request. Mr. Haddock seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Mr. Evans, Mr. Haddock and Mr. Wallace. Voting Nay: Ms. Tutschke. Motion carried. 15. SV2005-020 Discuss and take appropriate action for three variances to Unified Development Code, Article IX (Signs) for the Belmont Park development sign. Allow for an off-premise sign Exceed the maximum square footage allowed by 32 square feet Exceed the maximum overall height by 4-feet. Applicant: D. R. Horton Mr. Evans stated that the Commission had received notice from the applicant to withdraw this item from the agenda until the February 8,2005 Planning and Zoning meeting. The Commission accepted the applicant's withdrawal. There was no discussion and no action on this item. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission January 25, 2005 Page 4 of 4 16. Items by Commissioners and City Staff . Mr. Truitt: Informed the Commission that he is actively working on code enforcement issues this week, primarily reviewing the signage along IH 35 and FM 3009. Mr. Evans: Asked for a follow-up regarding the new billboard sign on IH 35. Ms. Ellis stated that she had reviewed the site and had not been able to locate the sign. Mr. Truitt invited Mr. Evans to drive the area with staff. Councilman Greenwald: Stated that the signal lights at FM 3009 and Ripps-Kreusler Road are currently flashing and will probably be operational within a week. 17. Adjournment There being no further business, Mr. Haddock moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. ~~ Vice Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission . . Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission January 25, 2005 Page 5 of 5