11-12-2002
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 12, 2002
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in regular session on November 12, 2002 at
7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex at the Municipal Complex, Court Chambers, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
David Richmond, Chairman
Ernie Evans, Vice-Chair
Steve Simonson, ex-officio
William Sommers
Joyce Briscoe
Keith Van Dine
Gary Wallace
CITY STAFF
Ron Youngblood, City Planner
Misty Nichols, Recording Secretary
Chris Hertzig, Ford Engineering
Amy Madison, Economic Development
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Tony Moreno
Ken Greenwald, ex-officio
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 4505 Grand Forest
Marcus Neundorf, 12505 Loma Grande
Daniel Flores, 709 Mitchell Avenue
1. Call To Order: Chairman Richmond 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: The Fairways at Scenic Hills Unit 1 has been recorded.
4. BOA Actions: The Board of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on November 25,2002 in Court
Chainbers at 6:30 p.m.
6. Public Hearing: On a request from the Planning and Zoning Commission on changes to
the Unified Development Code Article XI (Platting). (ZC# 175-02)
Chairman Richmond opened the meeting for a Public Hearing.
Mr. Youngblood reviewed the recommended changes to the Unified Development Code, Article XI
with reference to minimum diameter of cul-de-sacs, sidewalks, islands in roadways and adding CCMA
coordination statement.
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Mr. Robert Brockman addressed the Commission and spoke of issues with trees in the roadway islands
and stated the Transportation Safety Advisory Committee discouraged tree islands. Mr. Youngblood
stated the proposed change would consider trees in the roadway on a case-by-case basis. Mr.
Brockman also inquired about the cul-de-sac radius. Staff informed him the radius was being
recommended for 100- feet.
There being no one else to speak, Chairman Richmond closed the Public Hearing.
Chairman Richmond convened into Regular Session.
7. Consider and make recommendation: On the above Public Hearing to make changes to
the Unified Development Code and forward recommendation to City Council.
Following review and discussion, Ms. Briscoe moved to recommend to City Council the following
changes to the Unified Development Code, Article XI, Platting:
1. XI, 20.17 Street Improvements
All street improvements shall meet the current requirements ofthe Comprehensive Plan and
this Article, but in no case shall be less than the following:
Classification
R.O.W.
86'
Pavement
Width
48'
Drainage
Sidewalk
Width
5' both
sides
Minor Arterial
Street
curb or
curb and
gutter
Collector Arterial
Street
60'
42'
curb or
curb and
gutter
5' both
sides
Residential Street
50'
30'
curb or
curb and
gutter
5' both
sides
Islands in Roadways: Islands in road right-of-ways will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The street right-of-way will be engineered to accommodate all emergency and utility vehicles,
after coordination by City Staff, to include a review and recommendation from the City of
Schertz Transportation Safety Advisory Committee.
Cul-de-sacs: Cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum diameter of 100-feet.
2. XI, 20.20 Curb Gutter and Sidewalks
Shall be installed by the subdivider on both sides of all adjoining streets forming part of the
boundary of the subdivision. All lots must front upon concrete sidewalks, which shall be at
least five-feet (5') in width. All corner lots shall have such sidewalks on both the front and side
thereof. (See Public Works Specifications Manual.)
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3. Section 31, Sidewalks
XI, 31.4 Location and Width
Where sidewalks are required, they shall be installed one-foot (1') inside ofthe right-of-way,
and shall be a minimum of five-feet (5') wide. Sidewalks shall be placed parallel to the street
for the entire frontage(s) ofthe lot. See Public Works Specifications Manual.
4. Added: CCMA Coordination Statement as follows:
This subdivision plat ofthe (Subdivision Name and Unit # Inserted) has been submitted to and
approved by Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority for sewer service availability.
Agent for Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority
Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
8. Citizens' Input Other than Agenda Items: There were no citizens to speak.
9. Consider and make recommendations: On a request from Mr. & Mrs. Flores at 709
Mitchell Avenue for a special exception to the Zoning Ordinance to encroach into the side
yard setback from 5 feet to 0 feet to construct a carport cover. (BOA # 187-02)
Mr. Youngblood reviewed the request with the Commission and stated that the applicant was
requesting a reduction in the side yard setback to zero-feet to construct a carport cover. He also stated
there are no utilities in the side yard.
Mr. Flores, 709 Mitchell, was present and stated the front building line is ten (10) feet, but the cover
would be setback twenty (20) feet from the street.
Chairman Richmond corrected Mr. Flores and said the covenants state the front building line will be
twenty-five (25) feet. He also stated that the applicant needs to amend his application to include the
front yard setback.
Following review and discussion, Mr. Van Dine moved to table this item until the December 10,2002
Planning and Zoning meeting to allow the applicant to amend his application. Mr. Wallace seconded
the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
10. Consider and take appropriate action: On a request from Mr. & Mrs. Law at Block 1
Lots 29 & 30 in the Scenic Hills Subdivision, to replat two lots into one. (PC#549-02)
Mr. Youngblood reviewed the request with the Commission and stated the applicant desires to
purchase both lots to build their home.
Following review and discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the request to replat Block 1, Lots 29
and 30 into Block 1, Lot 90. Mr. Van Dine seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
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11. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from Don & Peggy Larson for
final plat approval on Buffalo Flats Subdivision, Stars Dance Studio. (PC# 540-02)
Mr. Sommers removed himself from the discussion and voting due to a personal conflict.
Mr. Youngblood reviewed the request with the Commission and stated the applicant has paid all fees
associated with the project. Mr. Youngblood also stated that the request shows a variance for
sidewalks which was approved with the site plan at the October 22, 2002 Planning and Zoning
meeting.
Mr. Wallace moved to approve the request as submitted. Mr. Van Dine seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Sommers returned to the table.
12. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from Don McCrary and Associates
for Imal plat approval on Jonas Woods Unit 4. (pC#545-02)
Mr. Youngblood reviewed staff comments with the Commission and stated corrections have been
made.
Mr. Evans requested Lot 46, Block 1 (Common Area) be accessible to the homeowners association and
not fenced off. He suggested an access easement between the lots that are adjacent to Lot 46.
Mr. John Hoag, Don McCrary and Associates, was present and stated Lot 46 would be accessible from
Maske Road and would not be fenced, except at the property owner's rear lots.
Following discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to approve the request. Mr. Van Dine seconded the
motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
13. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from Don McCrary and Associates
for Imal plat approval on Wynn Brook Unit 3. (PC#541-02)
Mr. Youngblood reviewed the request and recommended approval.
Mr. Evans questioned an extension of a ten (10) foot utility easement at Block 7, Lot 52 and the
drainage easement being listed as greenbelt/common area and the possibilities of a hikelbike trail. Mr.
John Hoag, McCrary and Associates, stated the easement north of Lot 52 would not be extended into
the subdivision, due to electrical services being placed in the front easement of each lot.
Following discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to approve the request. Mr. Van Dine seconded the
motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
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14. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from Don McCrary and Associates
for final plat approval on Wynn Brook Unit 4. (PC#532-02)
Mr. Youngblood reviewed staff comments and stated the subdivision needed to show a second point of
access at Silver Oak. Mr. Youngblood stated that he had not contacted the Oak Forest or Oak Trail
homeowners associations.
Mr. Wallace questioned the applicant about cross access at Silver Oak especially due to a new school
being built in the area.
Mr. Steve Simonson was present to address the Commission and stated that at the time of zoning this
tract, the Oak Forest residents had expressed they would not like to see a connection between the two
developments.
The Commissioners were in agreement that cross access between the two subdivisions would be
beneficial to the citizens in the area. Staff and the developer need to contact area property owners and
discuss the proposed connection.
Following discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to table the request. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
15. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from Don McCrary and Associates
for preliminary plat approval on Larry Hunt Subdivision. (pC#548-02)
Mr. Youngblood reviewed the request with the Commission and stated that this a commercial lot
consisting of 1.6:1: acres. He also stated that no building will be permitted within the easement.
Mr. Larry Hunt, 2792 Valencia, was present and stated that the overhead electric poles are already
existing on the property.
Mr. Evans was concerned with the number of curb cuts, but was informed there are currently two (2)
driveways on the property.
Following discussion, Mr. Van Dine moved to approve the request. Mr. Sommers seconded the
motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
16. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from Carter Burgess for
preliminary plat approval of The Fairways at Scenic Hills Unit 3A. (pC#532-A-02)
Mr. Youngblood reviewed the preliminary plat with the Commission and recommended approval.
The subdivision allows for eight (8) single-family lots.
Mr. Arno Brionis, Carter-Burgess, was present to represent the property owner.
Mr. Evans voiced concerns of the street in relationship to the overall thoroughfare plan.
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Following review and discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the request. Mr. Van Dine seconded
the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
17. Consider and make recommendation: On a request from The Planning and Zoning
Commission forwarding to City Council, an Annexation Plan.
Mr. Youngblood reviewed the proposed 2002 Annexation Plan with the Commission and stated the
parcels between Schertz and Universal City has been included in the plan. The plan calls for annexing
parcels through 2006.
Mr. Evans suggested adding the thoroughfare map to this packet for reference.
Following review and discussion, Mr. Van Dine moved to recommend approval and forward the 2002
Annexation Plan to City Council for their consideration. Mr. Sommers seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Vote unanimous.
18. Consider and take appropriate action: Setting a date for Public Hearing to Amend the
Unified Development Code, Permissible Uses, Article XVI. (ZC#174-02)
Mr. Youngblood updated the Commission on amending the Unified Development Code regarding
permissible uses in a zoning classification regulating sexually oriented businesses and asked the
Commission to call for a Public Hearing.
Following review and discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to call a Public Hearing for the December 10,
2002 Planning and Zoning meeting. Mr. Sommers seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote
unanImous.
19. Consider and take appropriate action: Electing new Officers of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Chairman Richmond stated officers serve for a term of two (2) years. Commissioners stated they
would like to serve again, but gave others an opportunity to be appointed.
Following review and discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to retain current officers. Ms. Briscoe seconded
the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
Chairman:
Vice Chairman:
Secretary:
David Richmond
Ernie Evans
Keith VanDine
20. Consider and take appropriate action: On the cancellation of November 26, 2002 and
December 23, 2002 regular session meetings.
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Chairman Richmond discussed a possible meeting on November 18, 2002 for a public hearing to hear
a request from Mr. & Mrs. Cherrine. He polled the Commission and found a quorum would be
available and asked staff to post an agenda.
Following review and polling of each member, Mr. Van Dine moved to set a tentative meeting on
November 26,2002 pending applications received and to cancel the December 23,2002 Planning and
Zoning meetings. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
21. Items by Commissioners and City Planner:
Mr. Evans voiced concerns for staffto follow-up:
1. Mobile storage box and trailer at Exchange and Williams
2. A carport structure under construction at 1012 Curtis may require a variance.
Mr. Sommers asked the status of the Walgreen's sign. (Staffto place item on 12/10/02 agenda)
Mr. Van Dine reported standing water on Pfeil Road and asked Staff to investigate a possible water
leak.
Councilman Simonson voiced concerns of Silver Oak not being extended through Wynn Brook and
asked Staff to check the zoning for Arroyo Verde. City Council received input from the Oak Forest
residents at this public hearing regarding cross access.
Chairman Richmond advised that Mr. Moreno has resigned, effective immediately from the
Commission and asked Staff to publish notice in the Herald and the monthly newsletter to fill the
vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Also, Chairman Richmond stated that Misty Nichols would swear in the reappointed Commissioners.
Those being: Mr. Evans, Ms. Briscoe, Mr. Wallace and Mr. Sommers.
He reminded the Commissioners ofthe special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2002.
22. Adjournment: There being no further business, Chairman Richmond adjourned the meeting at
9:15 p.m.
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