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02-11-2003 . . . PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES FEBRUARY 11,2003 The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in regular session on February 11,2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Ernie Evans, Vice-Chair Ken Greenwald, ex-officio Keith Van Dine William Sommers Joyce Briscoe CITY STAFF Ron Youngblood, City Planner Misty Nichols, Recording Secretary Amy Madison, Community Development Leonard Truitt, Building Official COMMISSIONERS ABSENT David Richmond, Chainnan Gary Wallace OTHERS PRESENT 1. Call To Order: Vice Chairman Evans called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes: No action was taken on this item due to the minutes not being prepared. 3. Status of Final Plats: G.D. Bar plat is ready for signatures. 4. BOA Actions: There is not a Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled at this time. 5. Citizens' Input Other than Agenda Items: There was no one present to speak to the Commission. 6. Discuss and make recommendation: Concerning Mr. George Smith for a zoning change or specific use permit at 18411 IH 35 N which is currently zoned Manufacturing, Light Industry (M-l). Set public hearing date. Mr. Youngblood stated that the applicant was unable to be at the meeting and his attendance was needed in order to address some issues. Mr. Youngblood requested this item be tabled for further reVIew. Mr. Sommers moved to table this item to allow staff to contact the applicant. Ms. Briscoe seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. Planning & Zoning Minutes February 11, 2003 Page 1 of 4 7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from Pape-Dawson Engineers for . final plat approval of a portion of property located in the Tri-County Industrial Park, on Assembly Circle, to establish the Tri-County Business Park Unit II. Mr. Youngblood reviewed the case with the Commission and stated that staff has no comments and recommended approval. There being no comments, Ms. Briscoe moved to approve the request. Mr. Sommers seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from Don McCrary and Associates, Final Plat of Jonas Woods Unit 3. (PC# 544-02) Mr. Youngblood reviewed the request with the Commission and stated that the applicant has revised the plan from the preliminary plat for the final plat review. The plan has a reduction in open green space/ common areas and shows an increase in lot sizes. Mr. Evans commented that the major changes in the plan should have required the applicant to revise the preliminary plat prior to bringing forward the final plat. He stated that the procedure is out of order. Mr. Larry Aiken was also present to address the misconception and asked for guidance. Mr. Evans . requested the applicant submit a preliminary plat and final plat to be acted upon on the next available Planning and Zoning meeting. Following review, Mr. Van Dine moved to table the request to the next available meeting. Ms. Briscoe seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from MBC Engineers, preliminary plat of Nell Deane Subdivision. (PC# 557-03) Mr. Sommers removed himself from the discussion and voting due to a personal conflict. Due to there not being a quorum, this item could not be considered or acted upon. Mr. Evans asked staff to place this item on the next available Planning and Zoning agenda. Mr. Sommers returned to the table. 10. Discuss and make recommendation: On rezoning areas of the city, set a public hearing date. Mr. Youngblood reviewed the proposed zoning changes with the Commission. The Commissioners . reviewed Exhibits A through L, which included: Planning & Zoning Minutes February I I, 2003 Page 2 of4 . . . Exhibit A: property adjacent to IH 35 at Mobile Villa Estates rezone from NS to GB. Exhibit B: property along Schertz Parkway at Live Oak Hills rezone from GB to NS. Exhibit C: property along Schertz Parkway at Savannah Drive rezone from GB to NS. Exhibit D: property along Schertz Parkway at Maske Road rezone from GB to NS. Exhibit E: property along Schertz Parkway north of Aero Road rezone from R-6 to R-5. Exhibit F: two tracts: NWC ofFM 3009 at Aero Road rezone from R-l to NS. NEC ofFM 3009 at Borgfeld Road rezone from GB to NS. Exhibit G: property along FM 3009 at Green Valley Road rezone from NS to PUD. Exhibit H: property along IH 35 at south ofH.E.B. rezone from PUD/GB to GB. Exhibit I: property along IH 35 at FM 482 rezone from GB to PUD (fire/police substation). Exhibit J: property along FM 3009 from IH 35 to city limits rezone from M-l to GB. Exhibit K: two tracts: proposed Tang1ewood tract rezone to R-5 property adjacent to Eckhardt Road from 1-35 to Green Valley to NS. Exhibit L: property at IH 35 at Friesenhahn Road rezone from M-l to GB Mr. Evans stated that staff needs to protect Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) area. Following review and discussion, Mr. Van Dine moved to call for a Public Hearing at the February 25, 2003 Planning and Zoning meeting to hear testimony and make recommendation on Exhibit J (property along FM 3009 from IH 35 to the city limits rezone from M-l to GB). Mr. Sommers seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 11. Interviews for vacant Planning and Zoning Commissioner's position: Mr. David L. Wright, Mr. Bradford D. McMurray, and Mrs. Marilyn I. Paliani. The Commission interviewed David Wright, Bradford McMurray and Marilyn Pa1iani to fill a vacancy on the Commission. These qualified citizens were asked questions regarding their credentials for being a Planning and Zoning Commissioner. No action taken. 12. Items by Commissioners and Staff: Mr. Youngblood stated that he is currently in the process of reviewing Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. He also stated that the City Council will be reviewing and acting on the proposed changes in the UDC, Article XI, Platting at their February 12,2003 meeting. Councilman Greenwald stated that the water line is about to go on-line and invited everyone to the "Big Splash" scheduled for February 20,2003. Mr. Evans voiced concerns about the fence and berm at Savannah School. Mr. Truitt stated that he has been in communication with the school district and these issues have been addressed. Planning & Zoning Minutes February 11, 2003 Page 3 of 4 Amy Madison stated that the Community Development Department had their first joint meeting to discuss the mission statement and set goals and objectives. She also stated that she had the opportunity . to spend the day with Mr. Evans role-playing at the ACCOG Meeting. Discussion at this conference included the open meetings act and that the presenter at the meeting indicated that two (2) Commissioners having discussion is in violation of the open meetings act. She suggested that the City Attorney review the open meeting act with the Commissioners. 13. Adjournment: There being no further business, Mr. Van Dine moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:06 p.m. Ms. Briscoe seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. ,'~"- ,'/oJ .~!- - -,.- ;- "-/"-"':;../\./~\V t':... '~.......---"-~';~-"'''''''.'/, Vice Chairman, P1anning.,and Zoning Commission )' \:..--- . . Planning & Zoning Minutes February 11, 2003 Page 4 of 4