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PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a Public
Hearing on Tuesday, August 12, 1997 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
DAVID RICHMOND, VICE-CHAIRMAN,
CHAIRMAN PRO-TEM
MERWIN WILLMAN, SECRETARY
PIA JARMAN
GARY WALLACE
KEITH VAN DINE
KEN GREENWALD, COUNCILMAN, ex oficio
STEVE SIMONSON,
ASST. CITY MANAGER
MARY YBARRA
PLANNING SECRETARY
MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT
ERNIE EVANS,CHAIRMAN (out of town)
TONY MORENO
SAM BLEDSOE,
MBC ENGINEERS, INC.
JODY JARRETT,
CONSORT, INC.
RICK SERKBEIL
11 CALL TO ORDER
In the absence of Chairman Ernie Evans, Vice-Chairman David
Richmond presided and called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
David Richmond explained the procedures to be followed at the
public hearing and thanked everyone for their concerned interest.
The City Council public hearing on this item will be held August
19, 1997.
12 PUBLIC HEARING: To Receive Citizen Input on a Request to Make
Changes to the UDC (Unified Development Code) (ZC #146-97) as
follows:
1. Table of Contents
2. Article VI Density/Dimmensional Requirements
3. Article VII Special Districts
4. Article XI Platting
5. Article XIV Site Plan Approval
6. Article XVII Definitions Delete
7. Article XVIII Telecommunications Antenna/Tower Siting
8. Site Plan Application and Checklist
9. Clarification of Article XI
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Chairman Richmond asked for staff input.
Steve Simonson stated there was no staff input. Mr. Simonson
added that items 1 through 6 are merely housekeeping items. Items
7 and 8, are important, more so item 7 because it is a new
application to the UDC.
With no comments, or questions from the Commissioners, or
discussion from concerned citizens, Chairman Richmond closed the
Public Hearing.
f3 ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Chairman David Richmond adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m.
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a regular
session, after the public hearing, in the Municipal Complex Bob
Andrews Conference Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas.
14 CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman David Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
'5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Session July 22, 1997
Merwin Willman moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Session
July 22, 1997. Keith Van Dine seconded the motion which carried as
follows:
Ayes: David Richmond, Merwin Willman, Keith Van Dine
Abstention: Pia Jarman, Gary Wallace (absent at said meeting)
.6 STATUS OF FINAL PLATS:
Chairman David Richmond stated the final plats signed in the month
of July were: GVEC, Sanders Subdivision, Tri-County Business &
Industrial Park and Resurrection Baptist Church Subdivision.
'7 BOA STATUS:
Pia Jarman stated BOA met on Monday August 11, 1997 and approved
the request from Jan P. Huggins of Greenshire for variance on the
extension to his deck. This was the only action taken.
f8 CITIZENS' INPUT OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
There were none.
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19 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Request to changes to the UDC
(Unified Development Code)
(ZC #146-97) as follows:
1. Table of Contents
2. Article VI Density/Dimmensional Requirements
3. Article VII Special Districts
4. Article XI Platting
5. Article XIV Site Plan Approval
6. Article XVII Definitions Delete
7. Article XVIII Telecommunications Antenna/Tower Siting
8. Site Plan Application and Checklist
9. Clarification of Article XI
David Richmond asked for any comments on this issue.
Merwin Willman stated he had a couple of comments; One, Item 6
Article XVII Definitions Delete is correct but it should show that
Article XVII will be replaced by Traffic Impact Analysis. Second,
although this is not a regular zoning change, we should put a
zoning change number to the item and the next number should be
#145.
Chairman Richmond asked for any
Commissioners.
questions or comments from
Pia Jarman moved that the changes to the Unified Development
as listed in the agenda be approved. Keith Van Dine seconded
motion which carried unanimously.
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110 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Request from Helen Gutierrez
for Street Name Change.
(PC #327-97)
Steve Simonson stated that at the request from the Commissioners,
letters were sent out to various agencies requesting their comments
to the street name change. Memos were sent out to public safety,
public works, Paragon, United States Postal Service, 911, GVEC. We
did not hear from everyone but received no objections.
Merwin Willman stated we don't have the original letter from Helen
Gutierrez. All we know is that she wants to name the street after
her husband. What we do not know is the reason. What has he done
to warrant a street be named after him. It might sound harsh, but
we need reasons, we can't automatically change a name because
someone asks for it.
Chairman Richmond asked had this been conveyed to Helen Gutierrez.
The original note of June 24, 1997 to Mr. Sweatt stated, "if there
is anything else you need please let me know". Merwin Willman
commented he did not know.
Steve Simonson commented that he did not have the copy of the note
and had conveyed this to the Commissioners at the last meeting.
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Ken Greenwald stated he would check his files to see if he could
locate the original letter.
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Pia Jarman asked would it be possible to ask Helen Gutierrez for
specific reasons. Is there something we can do to retrieve what we
do not have?
Gary Wallace asked why the request is directed at Live Oak Rd. in
particular. With all the new streets coming in, it would seem much
easier to start from ground zero.
Steve Simonson stated they had property adjacent to Live Oak
For many years that was the family area. Henry Gutierrez,
still lives in that area.
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David Richmond stated his concern to make a recommendation
approve this without knowing the basis for the recommendation.
feel City Council would be justified in coming back to us
asking why we recommended approval or disapproval.ll
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Gary Wallace stated his starting off position is negative. He
wasn't a member of this Commission when the change of 3009 was
done. The expense to the city and the turmoil that it creates from
a mapping and reference standpoint. There are enough new streets
being planned, and if someone is really determined the opportunity
is there.
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Pia Jarman stated we will have the chance to discuss these issues
in Item #11.
Gary Wallace asked llAre the changes expensive for the city?ll Steve
Simonson commented each sign is $38 and maps will have to be
changed. However, it is not a big deal because the city is always
changing and updating its maps with new subdivisions and new
streets. "You have five or six families that have addresses on
Live Oak Rd., and three signs at $38 a piece.ll
David Richmond commented that what bothered him was the precedent
that would be set. We could start dealing with any road in the
city at the request of citizens for whatever reason. If a
precedent is set on this issue where we don't know the basis for
the request, we will find ourselves having problems in the future.
Pia Jarman moved that the Commission table the request from Helen
Gutierrez for street name change until information or justification
on such name change is received. Gary Wallace seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
111 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Guidelines for Changes in
Street and Road Names
Within the City of Schertz.
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Merwin Willman passed out more information to be added to his
recommendation.
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David Richmond asked where the information would be added. Merwin
Willman commented it would be new paragraph 3 and all other
paragraph numbers would change accordingly.
David Richmond asked Mr. Simonson for staff input. Mr Simonson
responded there was none.
Pia Jarman commented she understood about distinguished
and distinguished service, but how do we determine who
"distinguished" even when they give justification.
numbering system would be the solution.
citizens
would be
Maybe a
Steve Simonson commented that he wanted to come back to one thing:
"Be real careful where you're going" and as a reminder, the
Commission has already arbitrarily renamed two streets in the city
without any of these caveats.
Merwin Willman stated the change would be for future use, not the
request from Helen Gutierrez.
Gary Wallace stated these are valid points, for example, the first
half of the sentence in 2b. It is rather hard to argue with "named
after a distinguished citizen who died while serving the city".
Gary Wallace added he liked having something that is more specific
than what we have now and that has some latitude.
David Richmond stated the advantage will be, considering one
request at a time. Hopefully, there will be the opportunity to
recognize distinguished people, and the requirements will limit the
number of requests the Commission receives. "I feel this is a much
better document to work with than what we have at present."
Ken Greenwald stated if nothing else, this is a reference point to
start from and 6 months or a year from now, if you find another
problem you can change it.
Merwin Willman commented he would like the change to read
"Guidelines for Changes in Street and Road Name", as in the agenda
item.
Gary Wallace moved to forward
and Road Names Within the
recommending approval. Pia
carried unanimously.
the "Guidelines for Changes in Street
City of Schertz" to City Council
Jarman seconded the motion which
'12 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Request from Continental
Homes for Preliminary Plat Approval of
Carolina Crossing Unit 3. (PC #329-97)
Steve Simonson stated
together; however,
Block 7, lots 8-18
Schertz Parkway.
this was a very good plat, "Its very well put
there is one item that needs to be added."
need to have the 50' building setback from
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Pia Jarman asked if at the end of Marietta Ln. where the unplatted
commercial property is located, is it okay to continue block 7 on
the other side? Will that break be a problem?
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Steve Simonson stated that you could break up the numbering, but
it's on the same side of the street. This unplatted lot will not
be platted as part of Carolina Crossing and will not be a confusion
in something coming in later. It will not be part of Carolina
Crossing.
Pia Jarman asked on item 8, Park Dedication fee to be paid to the
City of Schertz, will that be paid at the time of the final plat?
Steve Simonson responded, yes.
Gary Wallace asked whether the fencing around the commercial lot on
the other side of Savannah Dr. will it be masonry or wood.
Steve Simonson stated that the only place that masonry is required
is on Schertz Parkway, and that when the commercial goes in they
will have to put up an 8' fence. That was the change in the UDC
when we went from 6' to 8' on commercial property.
Pia Jarman commented there was a another concern, as Carolina
starts moving down Schertz Parkway. This already applies to Ashley
Place.--In some areas, Schertz Parkway is kind of high, and at
those points you can look down into the yards that are right up
there. The land is low at this point and there is lack of privacy
for the homeowners, nor does it make it very appealing from the
Parkway side. Is it possible to plant some trees inside or outside
the walls?
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Steve Simonson commented this is the reason for the 10' landscape
area, forcing them to put their fence back because those were the
future plans for Schertz Parkway, to do a lot of landscaping.
Gary Wallace commented that in the overlay ordinance on 3009 there
is a requirement that developers plant trees, preferably oak, every
so many feet, is that true? Steve Simonson commented that he
doesn't remember that being in the ordinance.
Merwin Willman moved to recommend approval of the Carolina Crossing
Unit 3 Subdivision Preliminary Plat with a note added to reflect
the rear setback line of lots along Schertz Parkway. Keith Van
Dine seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
.13 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Request from Buffington
Homes, for Bandit Signs (PC #330-97).
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Merwin Willman stated the request was confusing; are Buffington
Homes and Wilshire Homes one and the same? Rick Serkbiel commented
he could answer this question, he was representing the Fortress
Group of which Buffington Homes is a wholly owned subsidiary.
Wilshire Homes is a wholly owned subsidiary of Buffington Homes.
Wilshire Homes was an independent home building entity that was
purchased by Buffington about 4 months ago. For marketing purposes
they will keep the same name.
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Gary Wallace asked were they aware of the sign ordinance? Mr.
Simonson commented, yes.
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Pia Jarman moved to grant the request from Buffington Homes
Bandit signs for Buffington Homes/Wilshire Homes provided
follow all the ordinances that apply. Gary Wallace seconded
motion which carried unanimously.
for
they
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114 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Request from Buffington
Homes for Sign Approval for Thistle Creek.
(PC #331-97)
Steve Simonson stated this was a request from Buffington Homes who
had a sign in front of Greenshire on which the term had expired and
was not extended; it has come down. Buffington has found a new
location and is requesting a new sign to go up for a period of
time; the letter states until the funeral home begins development.
Merwin Willman commented he had gotten a letter from the Schertz
Funeral Home stating they will start construction within 60 days.
They will open doors the spring of '98.
Steve Simonson stated they have not come in with a site plan,
although he has seen the construction plans and it looks very nice.
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David Richmond stated the request from Buffington was fairly clear:
secure the lease for this location until the construction of the
new funeral home is complete, and at that time the sign will be
removed.
Merwin Willman stated that the way it reads, Wilshire Homes is in
Thistle Creek, too. Rick Serkbeil commented that Buffington Homes
was the only one in Thistle Creek. Acclaim Homes is moving out of
Thistle Creek.
David Richmond stated the confusion might be in the first paragraph
of the letter where it states the request for a sign permit for
Forest Ridge is to make good the sign that is already there. The
second paragraph is requesting a sign for Thistle Creek, on the
Funeral Home site. The first paragraph is a courtesy paragraph.
Gary Wallace moved to approve the request from Buffington Homes for
a sign for Thistle Creek. Pia Jarman seconded the motion which
carried as follows:
Ayes: David Richmond, Pia Jarman, Gary Wallace, Keith Van Dine
Opposed: Merwin Willman
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t15 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Request from Hallmark
Residential, Inc. for Preliminary Plat
Approval for Greenshire Subdivision
Unit 8. (PC #332-97)
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Steve Simonson stated the minutes for the reV1S1on of the Master
Plan that was done in 1994 have been passed out for review. This
is the third plan of the subdivision and is the approved plan for
the current developer for this area. The Master plan approved,
does show the back part that is being proposed at this time. It
appears they are following the master plan with lot sizes as shown.
This is a 60' area that was approved in the master plan as you can
see. The one area that is missing is block numbers on the plat.
Sam Bledsoe stated they will continue the block numbering from unit
2, which is block 3 on Greenshire Dr. and continue those numbers
3,4 and 5 to the end of the subdivision on the Woodland Oak Dr.
side.
Steve Simonson stated the parkland fees will have to be paid at the
time of the final plat. These are the only corrections he has.
Gary Wallace asked if we have
thoroughfare.
given up on the
east/west
Steve Simonson commented there is no way to build it. The Master
Plan was approved as shown. The original thinking was to knock out
any connection of Greenshire with anybody else, other than Woodland
Oaks Dr. going through. Not having any connection with Cibolo.
"From a- staff point of view I could not see holding them to
building this road if it went back to the residential development
that was originally approved."
Pia Jarman asked if there are no islands being planned for the
cul-de-sacs. Sam Bledsoe commented that was correct. Pia Jarman
asked on the rear of lot 48, of the block which you are planning to
call block 4, part of the rear yard abuts Cottonwood Dr? Sam
Bledsoe commented that it actually abuts lots 18, 19, and does not
hit the cul-de-sac itself. Pia Jarman asked about lot 15, block 3,
the side abuts Woodland Oaks Dr., and then all those lots whose
backs abut Woodland Oaks Dr., since Woodland Oaks Dr is a street,
shouldn't there be non access easements? Sam Bledsoe commented the
easements were there. Pia Jarman asked about lots 13,14 and 15 on
Candleberry, in the corner, what are the widths at the setback
lines? Sam Bledsoe commented they were 60' at the setback line.
It's the same on Mulberry. Pia Jarman asked what is the 50'
intercept easement? Sam Bledsoe commented it was a temporary
easement to intercept drainage. It will be a street when unit 9 is
platted. Pia Jarman asked if a break down was needed on how many
lots are 60' and how many are otherwise. Steve Simonson commented
all the lots were 60'as per Master Plan.
David Richmond stated he had one concern: the brick wall along
Woodland Oaks Dr. "I have talked to Mr. Behrens from Hallmark
after he talked with the manager of the Greenshire homeowners
association and she referred him to me. My concern is that there
had been no mention by Brad Galo to continue the brick wall. Mr.
Behrens also stated he was not aware that this plat was coming
before the Commission tonight. He added, the Commission probably
will look at a plat that was not designed to have the brick wall."
David Richmond asked, does that ring true?
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Sam Bledsoe commented not exactly. "Way back when we had talked
about taking the brick wall to the 80' lots. Since then, it has
been extended all the way to the end of the subdivision and I think
it will be the same on the other side of the street."
David Richmond commented he was a little surprised that Hallmark
seemed surprised by the fact that the brick wall would be part of
what they were buying into. Sam Bledsoe asked would that be a
condition of the plat approval.
Steve Simonson stated that would be necessary and there should be a
note. He added there should be some consideration also to the type
of fencing down Green Valley Rd.. While brick is not required,
some kind of seasoned, decorative fencing, not the standard
unseasoned wood.
David
wall.
wood
north
Richmond stated we need a note on this plat about the brick
However, this unit doesn't go to Green Valley Rd. so, the
fence is something we can address when we see the unit to the
that will back into Green Valley Rd.
Pia Jarman moved to grant approval for the preliminary plat for
Greenshire Subd. with the prov1s1ons that block numbers be
assigned- and that the brick wall extension along Woodland Oaks Dr.
be included in the notes. Gary Wallace seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
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116 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Request from Consort,
Inc. for Preliminary Plat Approval
of Taco Cabana. (PC #334-97)
Steve Simonson stated this a preliminary plat submitted from
Consort, Inc., and you have a letter requesting a preliminary and
final plat approval. This plat has been corrected; the 25'
building setback, the street widths both on 3009 and Corridor Loop,
the 50' setback is labeled, the easements and 20'greenbelt
landscape buffer are labeled. The sanitary easements and the
adjacent property owners are also shown.
Pia Jarman asked was the FEMA information correct? Steve Simonson
responded the information was correct.
Merwin Willman stated this was Barshop property; "My records show
the name of the property is Corridor 35 and includes both
properties on both sides of 3009. If that is the case how can we
have block 1, lot 1 on both sides of the street?" Steve Simonson
commented that anytime you are separated by a street, you have new
block and lot numbers. This is a different piece of property
separated by a street; it's a whole different area not a continued
piece of land.
. Gary Wallace asked if this was a final plat?
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plat;
Willman commented the agenda item was showing
can the agenda be changed?
preliminary
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Steve Simonson commented the agenda states preliminary;
we have in the past, on a simple plat like this is with
and with a formal request which we have, given approval,
preliminary and final plat at the same time.
however,
no changes
for both a
Merwin Willman asked if the agenda stated that information? Steve
Simonson stated no promises were made; if the Commission wants to
stay with preliminary that is fine.
Gary Wallace commented we would not gain anything by not making it
a final. David Richmond added if we are not making any changes to
the plat "I don't see any problem."
Pia Jarman said if there is any question about how the agenda reads
we can move to have that added to the agenda on Item 16, to read
preliminary plat and final plat.
Merwin Willman moved to amend the agenda item
preliminary/final plat approval for Taco Cabana.
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
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Gary
to read
Wallace
Merwin Willman moved to approve the preliminary/final plat for Taco
Cabana. Keith Van Dine seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
. #17 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Request from Taco Cabana
for a variance to the Sign Ordinance
(PC #335-97)
David Richmond stated the item has been deleted from the agenda,
but it still needs to be considered.
Gary Wallace moved to delete item #17 from the agenda in accordance
with their letter of August 12, 1997. Keith Van Dine seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
#18 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Request from Consort,
Inc. for Site Plan Approval of Taco
Cabana (PC #333-97)
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Steve Simonson stated the 50' setback has been marked together with
the guidelines, the 25' building setback, 20' landscape buffer,
light poles, parking, dumpster enclosure and drainage that drains
out of this area. They give a clear indication of the landscaping
and the plants they will be putting into the area. The legends and
the site plan notes are listed, and the indication of where the
sign will be with the elimination of the variance for a 70' pole
sign.
Pia Jarman commented the dotted line that extends beyond the 50'
setback line that goes around, is that a patio?
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Jody Jarrett
extended from
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from Consort commented that was for a trellis
the building that Taco Cabana will grow nice
that
vines
Gary Wallace asked what they are doing sign wise. Steve Simonson
commented they are going to abide by the existing sign ordinance on
3009.
Pia Jarman asked where the smaller sign will go. Steve Simonson
stated it would go where it is indicated on the site plan.
Jody Jarrett stated he had some updated plans for the Commissioners
consideration. The plan is still to have one sign.
Pia Jarman asked whether on 3009 where it states "proposed concrete
drive," is that a curve cut into 3009? Then there is another one
onto Corridor Loop. The Drive-thru area goes out on 3009, is that
going to cause a problem with traffic? Can you arrange for traffic
to come in one way and come out the other?
Jody Jarrett commented that there is good separation from Bill
Miller's.
Merwin Willman commented the curve cut looks very close to 3009.
David Richmond commented we could recommend a traffic study with
the Police Chief. Texas Dept of Transportation has the say so on
this matter.
Steve Simonson stated that if you look at every major corner, where
you have a lot of businesses, you are running into a lot of the
same things. People just need to start slowing down and paying
attention. What we are trying to do is to keep the visibility open
and still meet the landscape requirements.
Jody Jarrett commented that what drove the design and location of
the driveway was the on site internal circulation. If we try to
move the driveway any closer to Bill Miller's, we would be creating
a conflict with traffic in the first bay, trying to go against a
one~way direction. We were also trying to meet the parking
requirements which we have done.
Gary
site
had
have
Wallace commented their letter states they had submitted a
plan without the 70' sign. Steve Simonson stated Jody Jarrett
several copies for the files if approval was given. We will
a corrected plan on file.
Keith Van Dine moved to approve the site plan for Taco Cabana with
the 70' sign removed. Gary Wallace seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
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f19 GENERAL DISCUSSION:
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Keith Van Dine:
Keith Van Dine suggested adding an open item to the agenda for the
purpose of amending, so if something like what happened at this
meeting would happen in the future we could add it.
Pia Jarman commented we could amend the agenda like it had been
done at this meeting.
Steve Simonson commented you have to remember you can amend the
agenda but can not put something new on the agenda.
Keith Van Dine withdrew his suggestion.
Keith Van Dine commented on 1518 where Gus is putting mobile homes,
that is not in the City of Schertz. Steve Simonson commented he
had called Bexar County and a lot of people have called him and he
has told them to call County Commissioner Mike Novak, Pct. 4 and
Judge Cyndi Krier. San Antonio is telling people that area is in
Schertz. "If they want to give it to us, we will throw Gus out of
there. The point is, he is out of the City limits and not in the
ETJ. There is no zoning out there, it is strictly county owned. I
told them to call the County Commissioners and let them know the
concerns about the looks, the changes in the septic tank laws in
the city, and the way they are jamming these things together may be
causing an environmental problem."
4It Gary Wallace:
"I was trying to get on IH 35 the other morning around 7:15 and
traffic was solid from 3009 all the way to where you get on to IH
35 South. It really drives the point on my question on the
Greenshire Subd. whether we can get an east/west access. We are
going to need one but I don't know where we are going to get it."
Steve Simonson stated that is why he fought so hard on the
situation when the school first came to him, because you have
everybody on the east side of 3009. "I think I mentioned that
Pulte has come in with a Preliminary Master Plan. They are getting
some land on Schertz Parkway so now we will be able to bring
Woodland Oaks Dr. from Schertz Parkway, which the Master Plan
originally showed, and tie it in with the rest. There are rumors
that developers are looking at land right on the other side of
Borgfeld Rd; there is a lot of empty space out there."
Gary Wallace asked when we have a master plan that is approved,
there is no going back to that master plan? Steve Simonson
Commented that the thoroughfare was done when we first came out
with the school site issue. The thoroughfare was not originally
there. As I mentioned in the meeting, the original plan for
Greenshire was in no way connected to Cibolo and that is why
Greenshire Dr. is not stubbed out going south. Originally Deer
Creek wanted to interface with Greenshire, the school was pushing
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to do a residential street interface. At that time I went to
and said no, because there is a major thoroughfare in the
Gary Wallace commented it is something that we lost in his opinion.
Steve Simonson asked if this Commission would like to make a
recommendation to City Council to seek a meeting with County
Commissioners in our area and maybe Cibolo to see what long range
plans are for this area? What are the alternatives; are they just
going to let it happen? The IH 35 overpass at Wiederstein is going
in.
Ken Greenwald commented at the meeting of the Canyon Resource Water
Authority their plan is to be at 5,000 population by the latter
part of next year.
Pia Jarman: Had no comments.
Merwin Willman:
Robert McHardy was an item on the agenda last month. We tabled it
at that time. Shouldn't it be put back on the agenda and action be
taken? Steve Simonson commented he thought it had been put back on
the table. The material the Commission had requested was brought
in, we called the bank and sent out the letter. We will check the
agenda and if it needs to be brought up we will do it.
Merwin mentioned he didn't know if any of the Commissioners
the new business cards. Steve Simonson commented we will
some to the next meeting.
have
bring
One item has bothered him for sometime. We have ignored on our
overlay ordinance for Schertz Parkway and 3009 that we have an item
about right turn acceleration lanes. We have approved a number of
cuts on 3009 that require these lanes. The reason for this was
because of the traffic so people could pull off and make the right
turn.
Ken Greenwald commented the one at the Shell Station was deleted by
Texas Dept. of Transportation. Merwin Willman added that when
3009 was upgraded the State put the lanes in.
Steve Simonson added that they put them in at major intersections.
Merwin Willman added that if we are not going to use this
ordinance, we need to remove it from the UDe.
Gary Wallace asked can
Simonson responded, yes.
it be done on Schertz Parkway?
The Parkway is ours, we own it.
Steve
Gary Wallace added that we need to make it a requirement.
Steve Simonson:
Taco Bell, Burger King and two sit down restaurants will soon be
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Ken Greenwald:
Article from the Express News was interesting, he has the data if
anyone is interested. The issue deals with the complaints about
signage and billboards.
Ken added Schertz had a 14% turn out on the bond issue which is
actually high. The ballfield situation is upsetting; we have run
out of ballfields for the kids. The issues that did pass were
obviously needed; and we are in need of the sales tax.
Keith Van Dine commented about Marion that they passed a city
ordinance for no more mobile homes. Ken Greenwald added that
anything built prior to June 1976 was okay. Manufactured homes are
not allowed.
Steve Simonson commented that the law has been challenged and the
latest information we have is that we can keep a manufactured home
out of existing slab mounted, stick built subdivisions. The only
way they can be in an area is for it to be zoned that way. If you
allow zoning in that way, you are not in violation. We would need
to add some wording in the UDC to ensure there is no question as to
the location of manufactured homes within the City. Example might
be "manufactured homes are only allowed in the designated
manufactured home parks or subdivisions and residential/agriculture
(RA) zones."
Pia Jarman moved to adjourn the meeting. Keith Van Dine seconded
the motion which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:05
p.m.
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Planning Secretary, City of Schertz, Texas
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