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PLANNING & ZONING MINUTES
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in Regular Session on
Thursday November 09, 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
Tony Moreno
Gary Wallace
George Maxfield
Joyce Briscoe
Ken Greenwald, ex-officio
Steve Simonson,
Asst. City Manager/
Planning Coordinator
Mary Ybarra, Planning/
Recording Secretary
Commissioners Absent
Others Present
David Richmond
Keith Van Dine (work related)
Maureen Goodrich,
733 Twin Branch
Chris Kennedy,
16550 Henderson Pass
Michael Dutton,
613 Fritz Zwicke Rd.
Lee Fredrick,
202 Bending Oak
Keith Porter,
4448 West 1 ih,
Houston , Texas
J. Abel Guzman,
11925 Starcrest
#1 Call to Order:
Chairman Evans called the November 09, 1999 meeting to order.
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Approval of Minutes:
Regular session of October 26, 1999.
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Chairman Evans reported that the minutes of the regular session of October 26, 1999
are to be postponed until the next scheduled meeting.
#3 Status of Final Plats:
There were none.
#4 BOA Actions:
The Board had not met, so no report was given.
#5 Citizen's Input Other Than Agenda Items:
There were none.
#6 Consider and Make Recommendation: Request from Lee Fredrick for
. Preliminary Plat Approval of IH 35 Self Storage Subdivision. (PC #430-99).
Steve Simonson stated the preliminary plat is the property adjacent to Stone Creek R.V.
Park. As mentioned previously, this property is a narrow L-shaped piece of property with
rather complicated drainage issues due to the layout of the land. The preliminary plat
before the Commission has some corrections such as, signature block for Guadalupe
County Commissioners is to be omitted and property owners are to be listed. This
preliminary plat is a pretty straightforward piece of property that will have to have some
rather extensive drainage considerations. The slopes around the property are rather
severe etc. Steve Simonson added that Mr. Fredrick and city staff is in discussion and
has received preliminary information on the survey from the Rosin Group, the
engineering firm for the project. When final documents are received, the City engineer
will be work together to secure the property, in such a way that when this project moves
forward, the drainage retention system will work for it, as well as for the rest of the
property. Steve further explained that there are a number of acres that are not
. associated with this project that would be included. In discussions with the property
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owner, Mr. Poggle, and Mr. Fredrick they are planning to work together to insure that
when the retention pond is built, it will be a joint venture.
Ernie Evans pointed out a correction to the number of acres on the plat. There are two
different amounts shown; change to indicate the correct acreage of 7.46 acres.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Gary Wallace and seconded by Tony
Moreno to approve the request from Lee Fredrick for preliminary plat approval of IH 35
Self Storage Subdivision. With a vote being called, the motion was approved.
#7 Consider and Make Recommendation: Request from Lee Fredrick for
Site Plan Approval of IH 35 Self Storage Facility. (PC #431-99).
Steve Simonson stated that as he mentioned in his notes, the site plan is a bear bone
set up. The site plan shows the necessary Live Oak trees, location and type of sign
. (lighted 16 x10) that will be built, not exceeding the height requirements. Parking lot
lighting is indicated as well as the handi-cap parking. The officelresident area of 48x50
is shown and the rest is just straightforward cement storage buildings. The fencing; 6'
with barbwire will surround the property line. The site plan indicates all of the
requirements: fencing, building lines, drivelines, gate, office and the entrance off of
IH35.
Ernie Evans asked what is the purpose of a gate that exists behind the office/residence
area. Mr. Fredrick replied that the office/residence area will be fenced and the gate will
be used to walk out onto the driveway area from the backyard.
Tony Moreno asked that how is it established how much area is needed for the
retention pond? Steve Simonson stated that the total surface square of property is
considered then it is decided what the impervious surface would be, water run off, and
how to get the water run off to a certain area. The retention pond would have to receive
. the runoff of extra water and not let it out at the same speed and volume that it would
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under natural conditions. Steve Simonson reported that the calculations have been
done for the entire property. At this time, the City engineer is reviewing these plans and
if approval were received it would be reported at the time final plat is considered.
Mr. Fredrick stated that at the moment he is in discussions with the property owner to
work out doubling the retention pond to cover the entire property, not just the property
for the storage facility. Mr. Simonson stated that if the plan doesn't work out, the pond
would be designed to handle the property that is being platted.
Ernie Evans asked for clarification on the area marked "Earth Valley". Mr. Fredrick
replied that the area is an earthen ditch to channel the water to the retention area. If the
facility were expanded the area would become a driveway ditch area that would channel
water to the pond area.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Gary Wallace and seconded by
. George Maxfield to approve the request from Lee Fredrick for Site Plan Approval of IH
35 Self Storage Facility. With a vote being called, the motion was approved.
#8 Consider and Make Recommendation: Request from Halff Associates,
Inc. to rezone approximately 12.130 acres, Tri-County Business & Industrial Park, west
side of Tri-County Parkway and approx. 200' north of IH 35 on south bound access road
from (GB) General Business to (M-1) Manufacture District- Light (ZC#165-99).
Steve Simonson stated that this is the remaining property behind Slim's Automotive and
Enterprise Rent-A-Car and the drainage channel. Part of the property lays within (GB)
general business zoning. The development calls for a spec. building that would be
leased out and the restrains of general business is not wanted. The differences between
the two are minor; however, if a building of this type is built this issue needs to be
addressed.
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Ernie Evans mentioned that not all of the property owners have been identified and was
advised that the information would be provided at the time of public hearing.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Gary Wallace seconded by Tony
Moreno to recommend approval and schedule public hearing on the request from Halff
Associates, Inc. to rezone approximately 12.130 acres, Tri-County Business & Industrial
Park, west side of Tri-County Parkway and approx. 200' north of IH 35 on south bound
access road from (GB) General Business to (M-1) Manufacture District- Light. With a
vote being called, the motion was approved.
#9 General Discussion:
Tonv Moreno:
Tony had no comments.
. Gary Wallace:
Tony had no comments.
George Maxfield:
George had no comments.
Ken Greenwald:
Ken had no comments.
Steve Simonson:
Steve commented that we will finally see the Border Town on IH35 under construction.
He also mentioned that the FM 78 project is back on track.
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Ernie Evans:
Ernie stated that the documents on the changes to Article VII are part of the
Commissioners packet and if you haven't had a chance to look over it, please do. This
issue will be discussed at the public hearing on November 23, 1999.
Chairman Evans reminded everyone that December is right around the corner and that
usually the last meeting of the month is cancelled. Usually the meeting falls on the week
of Christmas however, this year it falls on the week after Christmas. How does the
Commission want to handle this issue? It was decided among the Commissioners that
the issue would be brought forward as an agenda item at the next schedule meeting.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Gary Wallace and seconded by Tony
Moreno that at the next scheduled meeting, the Commission discusses and establishes
whether to have a meeting on the 28th of December. With a vote being called, the
motion was approved.
#10 Adjournment:
Joyce Briscoe moved to adjourn the meeting. George Maxfield seconded the motion.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Chairman, Planning & Zoning Commission
ATTEST:
Planning Secretary, City of Schertz
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