08-24-2004
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
AUGUST 24, 2004
. The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on August 24,2004 at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
David Richmond, Chairman
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
Keith Van Dine, Secretary
William Sommers
Gary Wallace
Joyce Briscoe
Clovis Haddock
Ken Greenwald, ex-officio
CITY STAFF
Amy Madison, Community Development Director
Misty Nichols, Planning Technician
Jonette Ellis, Planning Technician
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
None
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 4S0S Grand Forest
Don McCrary, 323 Breesport
Rudy Herrera, 19927 Wittenburg
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
. Chairman Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
2. Citizen Input other than Agenda Items
There was no one present to address the Commission.
3. Board of Adjustment Actions:
The Board of Adjustment will meet on August 23, 2004 to act on the John Beattie request.
Ms. Madison stated that due to a posting error, the Board of Adjustment would meet on September 7, 2004 to
consider the John Beattie request.
Discussion only, no action taken.
4. Discussion regarding the Maske Road proposed re-alignment
Ms. Madison stated that staffhad met with all property owners regarding the proposed Maske Road/Live Oak
re-alignment. The proposal would curve Maske Road south at the Ackerman property, cross Schertz Parkway
at the Hardy property and continue in a southern decent to Live Oak. This alignment would prevent future
developments requesting a curb cut onto Schertz Parkway. An additional thoroughfare off Maske Road
extending to FM 3009 met with some opposition, so it has been removed from the proposal. Ms. Madison
stated this alignment would service the Ackerman tract and Hardy tract and provide access to Schertz
Parkway. She also stated that the Hardy tract would still need to prepare a transportation impact analysis
. (TIA). Mr. Richmond stated that the meeting was beneficial and that the Comprehensive Land Plan committee
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was ready to finalize the plan and forward it to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
Discussion only, no action taken.
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5.
Discussion regarding Article IV Permissible Uses of the Unified Development Code
Ms. Madison asked the Commission for clarification regarding uses and definitions in the Unified
Development Code. The use of dry cleaning on premise was the issue. Mr. Herrera stated he is proposing to
open a dry cleaning facility in the G.D. Bar Subdivision and staff questioned whether the use was permitted in
the GB District. Following review ofMr. Herrera's operation, the Commission agreed that his business would
be a permitted use.
The Commission reviewed the uses and asked staff to provide reasonable definitions for the uses. Discussion
only, no action taken.
6. Discussion regarding Article VII Special Districts, Section 4 of the Unified Development Code
Ms. Madison stated the restrictions in Article VII regarding specific use permit for the AICUZ do not clarify
the intent. Persons purchasing property in this area are unaware to the restrictions because a title search does
not disclose the AICUZ restrictions. Ms. Madison proposed that the area be rezoned APZ-l and APZ-2 and
list the restrictions; that way when a title search is being performed the zoning and restrictions will be noted.
Discussion only, no action taken.
Items by Commissioners and City Staff
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Ms. Madison: Announced that Ms. Nichols would be supporting the Planning and Zoning Commission at the
meetings and Ms. Ellis would support the Board of Adjustment.
Mr. Haddock: Congratulated staff and thanked them for their hard work.
Ms. Briscoe: Inquired about the dirt being placed on the property on FM 3009 between FM 78 and E1be1
Road. Ms. Madison stated that it was additional dirt from the FEMA project bringing the property out ofthe
flood plain. Ms. Briscoe also reminded staff that the contract for the sale of the property would expire in
December 2004 and that the zoning needed to be brought forward for consideration.
Mr. Wallace: Stated that all heritage trees must be mitigated and that staff needs to enforce the intent of the
ordinance. The trees at Belmont Park were discussed and Ms. Madison stated that no trees would be
mitigated. The Commission stated that the applicant had made a promise to save the trees. Mr. Wallace
agreed to meet with staff to review the ordinance.
Mr. Van Dine: Inquired if the utilities would be placed underground for the Schertz Forest Subdivision, and
Ms. Madison stated that they would not.
Mr. Sommers: Suggested that certain items be placed on a consent agenda. These would be items such as
plats and site plans previously reviewed by the Commission that have no issues and the requests for calling a
public hearing. He stated that the meetings are prolonged by unnecessary discussion regarding these
. administrative items.
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Mr. Greenwald: Stated that City Council passed a resolution stating the current population at 26,743. This
gives the city an opportunity to expand its ETJ to two miles. He also stated that Council has reviewed the
plans for the future City Council Chambers in the church. The facility will provide seating for 200 people.
The project start date for the renovations is November 2004.
Mr. Richmond: Suggested that no certificates of occupancy be released or permits be issued for the
Wynnbrook Subdivision until the sidewalks are completed on Green Valley Road. He stated that Mr. Aiken
had promised the sidewalks over two years ago and that now it's become a public safety issue. Ms. Madison
stated that she had been in contact with Mr. McCrary regarding this issue and she would follow-up with him.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mr. Wallace moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m. Mr. Haddock
seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
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