10-29-2003
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
OCTOBER 29, 2003
. The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on October 29, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Community Center Conference Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
David Richmond, Chairman
Ernie Evans, Vice-Chairman
Joyce Briscoe
Gary Wallace
Keith Van Dine (entered at 6:36 p.m.)
Clovis Haddock
William Sommers (entered at 6:55 p.m.)
Ken Greenwald, ex-officio
CITY STAFF
Amy Madison, Community Development Director
Misty Nichols, Planning Technician
Jonette Ellis, Administrative Assistant
Ken Anderson, Building Inspections
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
None
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 4505 Grand Forest
Frances Keresztury, 101 Will Rogers
Bill Keresztury, 101 Will Rogers
Jerry Mendenhall, 323 Breesport
Randy Amescua, 19921 FM 2252
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Call to Order/Roll Call
Chairman Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
2. Citizen Input other than Agenda Items
There was no one present to speak.
3. Board of Adjustment Actions:
Ms. Madison stated the Board of Adjustment met on October 27, 2003 and approved the request from
Tim and Sandy Towey to encroach ten feet into the 20-foot rear yard setback at 129 Richardson Drive,
Greenfield Village, Block 1, Lot 6 to build a 440 square foot workshop.
4. Code Enforcement Actions:
Mr. Ken Anderson was present to address the Commission and reviewed the September 2003 Code
Enforcement Report. The Commission voiced concerns about the following signs:
1. Container signs on IH 35 N - Owner has been contacted and requested to comply.
2. Church sign on Schertz Parkway - temporary permit issued.
3. Atrium Inn - Mr. Truitt has contacted the owner.
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5. Discuss and take action on Election of Officers:
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Following review and discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to reappoint:
David Richmond - Chairman
Ernie Evans - Vice Chairman
Keith Van Dine - Secretary
Ms. Briscoe seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
6. BOA198-03
Discuss and take appropriate action to recommend to the Board of Adjustment a request to
encroach fifteen feet into the 20-foot rear yard setback, at 101 Will Rogers, Greenfield Village,
Block 1, Lot 6, to build a 192 square foot storage unit.
Applicant: Frances Keresztury
Ms. Madison reviewed staff comments and stated that the applicant is requesting to encroach fifteen feet
(15') into the 20-foot rear yard setback for a storage unit.
Mr. Bill Keresztury was present and stated this location was selected due to the number of large trees on
the lot obstructing placement of the storage unit anywhere else.
Mr. Evans asked if this would be a permanent structure and if there were any easements on the lot. Ms.
Nichols replied that it will be a permanent structure and line locates will be required prior to any
construction.
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Following review, Mr. Wallace moved to forward a recommendation of approval to the Board of
Adjustment. Mr. Van Dine seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
7. New Development for discussion only: G. D. Bar Subdivision Unit II Site Plan
Ms. Madison requested the Commission review an upcoming site plan for the GD Bar Subdivision, Unit
II.
Mr. Jerry Mendenhall was present to address the Commission and stated the property slopes 10-feet from
the lot on the east to the corner of Tri-County Parkway. The site shows three buildings with a total of
42,726 square feet of retail space. The rear access road will be extended to Tri-County Parkway with an
entrance to the site off of Tri County Parkway.
Discussion included: drainage, signage, lighting, connection between properties, and landscaping.
Discussion only, no action taken.
8. PC593-03
Discuss and take appropriate action on a request for site plan approval with a variance request
to widen the curb cut from the required 30-feet to 50-feet for Triple "R" Electric in the Vestal
Subdivision Unit 1 Block 1, Lot 4, located at the corner of Red Iron and Pipestone.
Applicant: Randy Amescua
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Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments stating that the applicant is requesting a variance to extend the
width of the curb cut for the driveway from 30-feet to 50-feet. Ms. Nichols also stated that the City has
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received a revised landscape plan showing the correct number of trees required for this site.
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Mr. Randy Amescua was present and stated that the plans do not show a sprinkler system for watering the
vegetation and told the Commission the plants would be watered by hand. Mr. Amescua also stated that
he understands that he will be required to maintain the landscaping as noted on the site plan.
Following review and discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to approve the request with the variance to extend
the curb cut to 50-feet. Mr. Van Dine seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Mr. Richmond, Mr. Haddock,
Mr. Van Dine, Ms. Briscoe, Mr. Wallace and Mr. Sommers. Voting Nay: Mr. Evans. Motion carried.
9. Items by Commissioners and City Staff: Discuss modifications to items appearing on the
Planning and Zoning agenda.
Ms. Madison: Reviewed the new agenda items: Code Enforcement issues and New Development.
These items are to keep the Commission up-to-date on current activity in the Community Development
Department. Ms. Madison also thanked the Commission for attending the Business Appreciation Dinner
on October 28,2003.
Ms. Nichols: Informed the Commission of the upcoming Holiday Lock-Up, a fundraiser for the Blue
Santa program and the Festival of Angels event, which is scheduled for November 5,2003.
Mr. Haddock: Voiced concerns about the Fairways development being advertised with a reduced price
by reducing the size of the homes Pulte is building. Mr. Haddock stated that the home prices are being
dropped to compete with development occurring in Cibo10. He also stated these prices could affect
adjacent property values.
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Mr. Wallace: Voiced concerns about the placement of tree required for every fifty feet of street frontage.
He stated that it is the Commission's intent to have the required trees located along the thoroughfare, not
on the interior of the lot.
Ms. Briscoe: Inquired about the location of the new fire station. Ms. Nichols informed the Commission
that the location is at the corner ofFM 482 and IH 35 frontage road.
Mr. Evans: Asked staff to follow-up with the SCUC ISD to address the fencing along the rear of Paschal
Elementary School. He also asked that the school address the soil washing away near the asphalt along
Schertz Parkway. Mr. Evans asked that the school district be fined if the fence issue does not get
addressed.
Mr. Sommers: Asked staff to provide an update on the development of the Public Improvement District
(PID) at FM 3009/IH 35 and suggested this item be placed on the next agenda for discussion.
Mr. Van Dine: Informed staff that Pfeil Road has been washed out and is in need of repairs. Ms.
Nichols stated that she would provide this information to Public Works.
Mr. Richmond: Asked that the following items be on the next agenda:
1. Status of sidewalks along Green Valley Road near the elementary school.
2. Zoning Issues:
a. General Business (GB) zoning along IH 35.
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b. General Business (GB) and overlay district on FM 3009 extended north to city limits.
c. Main Street Overlay District
3. Community Services Department provide an update on the communication with Union Pacific
Railroad regarding the maintenance of their property.
4. Status ofR-4 property at FM 3009/E1be1 Road.
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Adjournment.
There being no further business, Ms. Briscoe moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Mr. Wallace
seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
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