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03-09-2004 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES MARCH 9, 2004 eThe Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on March 9, 2004 at 6:51 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION David Richmond, Chairman Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman Clovis Haddock Gary Wallace Ken Greenwald, ex-officio CITY STAFF Amy Madison, Community Development Director Misty Nichols, Planning Technician Jonette Ellis, Planning Technician COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Keith VanDine, Secretary Joyce Briscoe William Sommers OTHERS PRESENT Robert Brockman, 4505 Grand Forest Steve Hanan, 14502 Brook Hollow Tim Sheb1e, 3917 Brook Hollow Thomas Flores, 12915 Jones Maltsberger Brad Wuest, Natural Bridge Caverns Travis Wuest, Natural Bridge Caverns Angie Johnson, Pape-Dawson Engineers Henry Christopher, 5801 N.W. Expressway 1. Call to Order/Roll Call e Chairman Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:51 p.m. 2. PUBLIC HEARING ZC2004-003 Rezone 5.9-r. acres from Pre-Development (PD) to Residential District-6 (R-6). The two tracts are located on Block 10, Lot 12 and Block 8, Lot 8 of the Northcliffe Community, Section One, in the City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas. Applicant: Entex Construction Company Chairman Richmond opened the meeting for a Public Hearing. Mr. Steve Hanan spoke in favor of the request stating that the two parcels are adjacent to the golf course and to existing residential development. There being no one else to speak for or against the request, Chairman Richmond closed the public hearing. 3. Convene into Regular Session Chairman Richmond reconvened into Regular Session at 6:53 p.m. .. Citizen Input other than Agenda Items Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission March 9, 2004 Page I of5 Mr. Brockman voiced concerns about a trailer located at the southwest corner of Main Street and Schertz Parkway. He stated that this is a second trailer at this location. . Mr. Tim Sheb1e addressed the Commission and stated that the trailer is an office for the church that operates from that location, and it also carries their equipment when church services are held at the elementary school on Sundays. Ms. Madison stated she would ask the Code Enforcement officer to review this item. 5. Board of Adjustment Actions: The Board of Adjustment met on March 8, 2004 on the Jeffrey Rehling variance and approved the request. 6. Code Enforcement Issues Ms. Madison reviewed the code enforcement report, and also reported that the Union Pacific Railway has been removing signs along the railroad right-of-way. Mr. Richmond voiced his concerns about the container sign issue and stated that it has gone on too long. Ms. Madison stated that the City has been working with the property owner. She also mentioned that the department has a meeting with the Lutheran Church representatives regarding the signage on Schertz Parkway. .. Approval of the Minutes: Consider and take action on approval of the minutes from the February 24, 2004 Planning and Zoning meeting. Mr. Evans asked that the spelling of "Tutschke" be corrected in the minutes. There being no further corrections, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the minutes of the February 24, 2004 Planning and Zoning meeting subject to the correction in spelling Ms. Tutschke's name. Mr. Haddock seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 8. ZC2004-003 Discuss and take appropriate action to rezone 5.9:1: acres from Pre-Development (PD) to Residential District-6 (R-6). The two tracts are located at the Northcliffe Community, Section One Block 10, Lot 12 and Block 8, Lot 8 of, in the City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas. Applicant: Entex Construction Company Ms. Madison reviewed staff comments, and stated that the property was annexed into the City of Schertz with a classification of Pre-Development (PD) and the request is to rezone the property R-6 to be consistent with adjacent development. Mr. Haddock asked if a portion of this property was south of the clubhouse and Mr. Hanan stated yes. Following review, Mr. Wallace moved to recommend approval and forward this item to City Council for their consideration. Mr. Haddock seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. .. PC2004-008 Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission March 9, 2004 Page 2 of5 Discuss and take appropriate action on a replat of the Isenhour Addition, Block 1, Lots 5 and 6. The 1.562-r. acre tract includes the addition of .117-r. acres. The tract is located at the southeast corner of Borgfeld Road and FM 3009. Applicant: Richard Isenhour . Ms. Madison reviewed staff comments and stated that the additional acreage IS for parking and maneuvenng. Mr. Flores stated that Mr. Isenhour purchased a 20-foot strip that provides for additional parking. Mr. Wallace asked if all checklist items have been addressed and staff commented yes. Following review, Mr. Haddock moved to approve the rep1at for the Isenhour Addition. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 10. SV2004-14 Discuss and take appropriate action on a request for a sign variance to allow for an off-premise sign located at Broadway Bank, Tri-County Business and Industrial Park, Unit 3, Block 1, Lot 1 (5557 FM 3009). Applicant: Natural Bridge Caverns, Inc. Ms. Madison reviewed staff comments stating that the applicant is requesting a 150 square foot, 32-feet high off-premise sign to be located at the Broadway Bank property. The dual faced sign would allow Natural Bridge Caverns on one side and Broadway Bank on the other. Ms. Madison also stated that off- . premise signs are prohibited in the City of Schertz. Mr. Brad Wuest explained that that the two off-premise signs they lost, due to development occurring, were in place for 30 years. The directional signs have been very helpful in guiding patrons to their establishment. Mr. Travis Wuest told the Commission that the signs were viable for their business. Mr. Wallace stated he would deny a billboard sign request for businesses located in Schertz, so he certainly would not allow a business located outside of Schertz to place a billboard sign within the city limits. Chairman Richmond stated that Natural Bridge Caverns has seven billboard signs along IH 35 from FM 1604 to New Braunfe1s, which could include additional directional information if desired. He also suggested that the applicant work with TxDOT to place recreationa1/informationa1/directiona1 signs along IH 35 and FM 3009 similar to those for Retama Park and Sea World. Mr. Brad Wuest mentioned they have tried to work with TxDOT in the past with no success. Ms. Madison stated she would assist the Wuest family in providing them names of personnel at TxDOT. Mr. Brockman inquired when the two signs along FM 3009 would be removed, and Mr. Brad Wuest responded that they had already been removed. . There being no further comments, Mr. Wallace moved to disapprove the request. Mr. Haddock seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission March 9, 2004 Page 3 of5 . .2. .4. 11. PC614A-03 Discuss and take appropriate action on a request for final plat approval of Wal-Mart Supercenter Subdivision. The 34.49:t: acre tract contains three commercial lots. The property is zoned General Business (GB) and Manufacturing District-Light (M-l). Applicant: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Ms. Madison stated that the final plat contains three commercia110ts and right-of-way dedication for a 60- foot thoroughfare on the north side of the property. She also stated that the property owner to the north has dedicated right-of-way to extend the roadway to Garden Ridge Pottery. Ms. Angie Johnson stated that Wa1-Mart would be re-submitting an application for a sign variance based on the recommendations from the Commission. Mr. Evans inquired about the raised median, and Ms. Johnson stated that the median feature would only be placed in the roadway of the main driveway to make the entrance a "right in" and "right out" only intersection. Mr. Wallace asked about the M -1 zoning on the property and whether it was a preferred zoning. Ms. Madison stated she would require the developer to rezone the property prior to development. Following discussion, Mr. Haddock moved to approve the request. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. PC2004-003 Discuss and take appropriate action on a request for a final plat of Schertz Forest, Unit 1. The 32.131:1: acre tract contains 13 single family lots. The property is located on Ware-Seguin Road, west ofFM 1518. The property is zoned Residential/Agricultural District (RA). Applicant: CEC Engineering Ms. Madison stated that the applicant has added the necessary language for the development of Ware- Seguin Road as requested by the Commission. Following review, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the request. Mr. Haddock seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 13. Discussion regarding location of an industrial park along the IH 10 corridor. Ms. Madison presented an update of the Comprehensive Land Plan Committee's meetings, and discussed the thoroughfares in the southern region of the City. The CLP Committee and staff identified the area along IH 10 from the western City limits to Pfeil Road north to Ware Seguin Road as the proposed industrial park. The Commission requested staff to place this item at the highest priority to begin the process to rezone the property. Discussion only. No action taken Discussion regarding Reidel signs located in the City of Schertz Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission March 9, 2004 Page 4 of5 Ms. Madison informed the Commission that the Union Pacific Railway had submitted letters to the businesses with signs in their right-of-way, and that one sign (Schertz Batting Cages) had already been . removed. Ms. Madison told the Commission she would follow-up with the railroad on the details of the letter. She also stated that she was not able to get the City Attorney's opinion on how to handle Reidel's off-premise, out-of-business signs. She asked the Commission for the opportunity to communicate with the Reidel family prior to any possible citation. The Commission gave Ms. Madison the go-ahead, and asked her to proceed quickly and get advice from the City Attorney. Discussion only. No action taken. 15. Items by Commissioners and City Staff Ms. Madison: Made a presentation on development within the regIOn with regard to major/minor thoroughfares. Mr. Evans: Inquired about the construction along FM 1518 at Lower Seguin Road. Ms. Nichols responded that it is a CCMA project. Council Member Greenwald: Stated that the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation has wells 7 and 8 up and running. The total number of wells ultimately may be 18. Chairman Richmond: Asked about the status of the IH 35/FM 3009 PID. Mr. Greenwald stated that City Council would be awarding the bid for the Pill at their next meeting. Mr. Richmond also inquired about the fence at Green Valley Road Elementary School. Ms. Madison stated that she met with Dr. . Pustka and that the school district will be placing a wrought iron fence at the agreed-upon corner of the property. Mr. Richmond further asked about the sidewalk that was promised by Larry Aiken along Green Valley Road from Greenshire Drive east to the school. Ms. Madison stated she would send Mr. Aiken a letter requesting an update. 16. Adjournment There being no further business, Mr. Haddock moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:59 p.m. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. ro~ J?~.L Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission . Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission March 9, 2004 Page 5 of5