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PLANNING & ZONING MINUTES
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in Regular Session on
Tuesday May 25, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Bob Andrews
Conference Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those present were as
follows:
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY STAFF
Ernie Evans, Chairman
David Richmond, Vice-Chairman
Keith Van Dine, Secretary
Tony Moreno
Gary Wallace
Joyce Briscoe
Ken Greenwald, ex-officio
Steve Simonson,
Asst. City Manager /
Planning Coordinator
Mary Ybarra, Planning &
Recording Secretary
Commissioners Absent
Others Present
George Maxfield
Rick Andrew,
Cal-Tex Protective
Gail Brown,
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Tim Fetter,
Fetter Subdivision
Rick Chalk,
Cal- T ex Protective
Ron Rago,
Cal- T ex Protective
#1 Call to Order:
Chairman Ernie Evans called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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Regular session of May 11, 1999.
Approval of Minutes:
Ernie Evans asked for corrections or additions to the minutes of May 11, 1999.
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Joyce Briscoe pointed out several corrections to the minutes of May 11, 1999;
1. Page 5; first paragraph insert "having been" after the word "area".
2. Page 6; third paragraph delete the word "that" in the first line, second line
delete the word "is" with "are", third line delete the word "similar" with
"similarly".
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Keith Van Dine and seconded by
Gary Wallace to approve the minutes of May 11, 1999 as amended. Upon a vote being
called, the motion was approved.
#3 Status of Final Plats:
Ernie Evans reported that the following were presented as final plats:
1. Cal-Tex Subdivision
2. Doug Campbell Subdivision
3. Greenshire Subdivision Unit 5A
. 4. Greenshire Subdivision Unit 5B
5. Oak Trial Subdivision Unit 1
#4 BOA Actions:
There was no report.
#5 Citizen's Input Other Than Agenda Items:
There were none.
#6 Consider and Take Appropriate Action: Request from Michael Turner for
site plan approval of Fairway Golf Carts. (PC#409-99).
Steve Simonson informed everyone that the site plan before the Commission was
. denied at the last meeting because of incompleteness. Corrections requested by the
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Commission such as; the signage information, location of sign, fence for trash dumpster
shown, and location map. In regard to the tree ordinance, how would the Commission
want city staff to proceed with requirements on site plans? Is the requirement for the
actual development, or the whole property whether development is to occur or not? In
this case, the site plan shows 12" DBH of trees for the development frontage, however
the whole area will be utilized which means two additional trees will be needed to
comply with the city ordinance. City staff would like to have some sort of direction from
the Commission, and whatever is decided would be enforced.
The Commission expressed their concerns on several issues and agreed the necessity
to abide to the City ordinance. If not, legal problems could occur. There was some
confusion in the interpretation of Article VII, Section 4.2 of the tree ordinance. Does the
ordinance apply to the development frontage, or street frontage of the whole property?
There was discussion in regard to frontage development or the total piece of property,
when the development is only for a portion of the property and the other portion to be
developed at a later date. Would each request have to been considered on its merit?
Ernie Evans advised the Commission to remember the total process involved when a
plat is brought forward for consideration. An additional site plan would be needed for the
continued development of the property.
Steve Simonson stated that is what has been required in the past when existing
businesses are expanding. The configuration would change which would require an
additional site plan.
A member of the Commission suggested a variance request would be needed if the site
plan did not comply with the City ordinance. There was some disagreement with the
recommended suggestion and an indication that this course of action is not necessary.
Steve Simonson stated that City Staff misinterpreted the ordinance in the sense of
. development versus non-development. After reading through the ordinance it was
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agreed that the site plan presented does not meet the requirements. In this particular
case the remaining portion of the parcel would not be developed. In other cases, a site
plan would be needed for any remaining portion being developed and would need to
comply with the tree ordinance.
The Commission was in agreement that the request before them is for the entire piece
of the property. The development is situated in the middle of the property leaving two
small end portions. The sign on one end and the trash dumpster at the other which
would utilize the entire piece of property.
Steve Simonson stated that this being the case the site plan would need two more trees
to abide with the tree ordinance. Does the Commission want the request to come back
with the addition of the trees or would the Commission allow the placement of two more
trees added to the site plan?
. Ernie Evans asked if the Commission was in agreement to allow the addition of two
more trees added to the site plan. The Commissioners acknowledged they have no
problem with the suggestion.
At this time Michael Turner added two more trees to the site plan, dated and signed the
site plan as requested by the Commission.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Gary Wallace and seconded by Keith
Van Dine to approve the request from Michael Turner for site plan approval of Fairway
Golf Carts as amended. With a vote being called, the motion was approved.
#7 Consider and Take Appropriate Action:
Car for a sign variance (PC #397B-99).
Request from Enterprise Rent-A-
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Steve Simonson stated that Enterprise Rent-A-Car has revised their request. They are
requesting two signs on the building. The sign will wrap around the front of the building
to the north side of the building. The business is allowed one free standing sign and one
on the building. Their request is for one extra sign on the building.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Gary Wallace and seconded by Keith
Van Dine to approve the request from Enterprise Rent-A-Car for a sign variance. With a
vote being called, the motion was approved.
#8 Consider and Take Appropriate Action: Request from Tim Fetter for
Preliminary/Final Plat approval of Fetter Subdivision (PC #410-99).
Steve Simonson informed the Commission that one item is missing on the plat. The
topography information had not been provided, however it has been provided as of this
evening. Of course, this information is missing and it will be up to the Commission to
. take action on this request. All other information has been provided. Steve Simonson
assured the Commission that the topographical information would be on the Mylar's
when they are brought in for recordation. However, it is up to the Commission to
except the request as submitted.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Tony Moreno and seconded by Keith
Van Dine Request from Tim Fetter for Preliminary/Final Plat approval of Fetter
Subdivision. With a vote being called, the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Tony Moreno, Keith Van Dine, Gary Wallace, David Richmond and Joyce
Briscoe.
Opposed: Ernie Evans.
Motion carries.
#9 Consider and Take Appropriate Action: Request from HDR/Simpson for
Site Plan approval of Cal-Tex Protective Coating, Inc., FM 3009. (PC #402B-99).
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Steve Simonson stated that the location map is stapled to the packet and the first sheet
indicates the building description. The information is shown in the note section and not
on the drawing of the building. It states 21,000-sq. ft of office space, stucco finish,
54,000-sq. ft. of warehouse space, and concrete tilt-up walls. Lighting information is
noted not shown. There are no existing trees on the site, however Commercial
development requires 4" DBH per 50' of street frontage, and in this case the
development is for 500' of frontage. 10" DBH is planned for the site, which meets more
than the requirement. The fire access is shown, along with the drainage information.
The second sheet shows elevations of the office and warehouse area, and flood plain
information is provided.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Gary Wallace and seconded by Keith
Van Dine to approve the request from HDRlSimpson for Site Plan approval of Cal-Tex
Protective Coating, Inc., FM 3009. With a vote being called, the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Joyce Briscoe, David Richmond, Keith Van Dine, Gary Wallace and Tony
Moreno.
Opposed: Ernie Evans.
#10 Consider and Make Recommendation:
Development Code (UDC) Article III, Section 1.2.
Changes
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Unified
Steve Simonson stated that these two changes to Article III of the Unified Development
Code were discussed at the last meeting. City Staff was instructed to bring forward the
changes to the UDC as an agenda item so the Commission could take action.
The Commission was in agreement that the changes are needed and asked City Staff
to proceed with setting public hearings on the following changes:
1.
Article III, Section 1.2 Residential Districts should be properly
buffered from non-residential uses, and protected from pollution and/or
environmental hazards. Manufactured Homes are only authorized in
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desianated -zoned areas, and not allowed to substitute as sinale
familv home as established in R-1, R-2, R-5 and R-6 zoned
subdivisions. Residential Districts should also be buffered from high
volumes of traffic by prohibiting direct access of the development to minor
and principal arterials.
2.
There are two numbers of Article III, Section 1.2, change one to Section
1.3.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Gary Wallace and seconded by Tony
Moreno to forward the changes of Article III, Section 1.2 of the Unified Development
Code to City Council recommending approval and that public hearings be scheduled.
With a vote being called, the motion was approved.
#11 General Discussion:
Tony Moreno:
Tony had no comments.
Keith Van Dine:
Keith mentioned all the mobile homes going up out on Pfeil Road and Ware Seguin
Road and asked if all these mobile homes were authorized.
Gary Wallace:
Gary had no comments.
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Joyce Briscoe:
Joyce asked if any plans have been made with Cibolo for regional planning with the
surrounding cities and was advised that Cibolo isn't interested in discussing these
issues at this time.
Ken Greenwald:
Ken commented that the grand opening of the Schertz Medical Center (Quantum) on
FM 3009 was done first class. It's a first class facility. GVEC is scheduled to have open
house for their facility today.
Ken mentioned on a job well done by the Schertz Police Department on Councilmen
Agee's funeral.
David Richmond:
David mentioned that Val's storage sign on FM3009 was finally taken down.
Steve Simonson:
Steve mentioned that Performance Products on Main Street was given a citation by the
City due to cutting a curb that was denied by both Planning & Zoning and Board of
Adjustment. Mr. Pierce out and out defied the order.
#12 Adjournment:
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Keith Van Dine moved to adjourn the meeting. Tony Moreno seconded the motion. The
meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Chairman, Planning & Zoning Commission
ATTEST:
Pt"armingSecretijfY, City of Schert<:.
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