11-18-2002
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 18, 2002
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in special session on November 18, 2002 at
6:30 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
Ken Greenwald, ex-officio
William Sommers
Joyce Briscoe
Keith VanDine
CITY STAFF
Ron Youngblood, City Planner
Misty Nichols, Recording Secretary
Amy Madison, Economic Development
Leonard Truitt, Building Official
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Gary Wallace
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 4505 Grand Forest
1. Call To Order: Chairman Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:30 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: No final plats on this agenda.
4. BOA Actions: The Board of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on November 25, 2002 in Court
Chambers at 6:30pm.
5. Public Hearing: On a request from Mr. and Mrs. Sue Ann and Richard L. Cherrine for a
Specific Use Permit for residential occupancy and additional retail space at 530 Main
Street. (SUPI75-02)
Chairman Richmond opened the meeting for a Public Hearing.
Mr. Youngblood reviewed the request with the Commission and stated that the application was for a
small living quarters in the rear of the building.
Mr. Robert Brockman was present and stated that he was not in opposition of the request, but was
concerned with the control and limitations. His concerns extended to other business along Main Street.
Chairman Richmond informed Mr. Brockman that the specific use permit would only allow that use
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for Mr. and Mrs. Cherrine. If they were to sell, abandon or vacate the use, the specific use permit
would be null and void.
There being no one else to speak, Chairman Richmond closed the Public Hearing.
Chairman Richmond convened into Regular Session.
6. Consider and make recommendation: On the above Public Hearing for a Specific Use
Permit for Mr. and Mrs. Cherrine at 530 Main Street and forward recommendation to
City Council.
Mr. Youngblood stated that the City had sent out six (6) letters to surrounding property owners, and
two (2) letters were returned in favor ofthe request, zero (0) letters in opposition.
There being no further discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to recommend approval and forward the
application to City Council for their consideration. Mr. VanDine seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Vote unanimous.
7. Citizens' Input Other than Agenda Items: There were no citizens to speak.
At this time, Mr. Sommers voiced concerns of items being placed on the agenda for this "special
session". It was his understanding that previously tabled items would be on this agenda, but not new
business.
Chairman Richmond stated that he understood that agenda items could be added as needed due to
meetings being canceled due to holidays and that the Commission was not in violation of any
procedure code.
8. 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. Sommers moved to remove this item from the table. Mr. VanDine seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Youngblood reviewed the request. He stated that the covenants, presented by the applicant,
(paragraph H) is a conflicting statement.
Mr. Truitt explained a conflict in the Unified Development Code with regards to setbacks for covered
carports.
Following review and discussion, Mr. Van Dine moved to recommend approval and forward the
request to the Board of Adjustment for the consideration. Mr. Sommers seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Voting Aye: Ms. Briscoe, Mr. VanDine, Mr. Sommers and Chairman Richmond. Voting
Nay: Mr. Evans.
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9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from Don McCrary and Associates
for final plat approval on Larry Hunt Subdivision. (PC#548-02)
Mr. Youngblood reviewed the request and recommended approval for the request.
Following review, Mr. Van Dine moved to approve the request. Mr. Sommers seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
10. Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from Carter Burgess for Imal plat
approval of The Fairways at Scenic Hills Unit 3A. (pC#532-A-02)
Mr. Youngblood stated the applicant has withdrawn this item for consideration.
Chairman Richmond accepted the applicant's request to withdraw.
11. Consider and make recommendation: On a request from Mr. Dave Fluker representing
Samuel Clemens High School for a variance to the Unified Development Code, Sign
Ordinance, to install monument signs on Buffalo Drive. (SV7-02)
Mr. Youngblood stated that the request is for two (2) monument signs along Buffalo Drive.
Mr. Sommers stated that he doesn't have a problem with the signs, but feels this item was improperly
placed on the agenda. Discussion continued with regard to the Commission passing a resolution
adopting a "rule of order" which describes one meeting a month being planning items and the other
being action items.
Ms. Briscoe suggested leaving the Elbel address off the Schertz Parkway sign due to the location of the
sign being not on Elbel Road.
Mr. Sommers moved to approve the request. Mr. VanDine seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Vote unanimous.
12. Items by Commissioners and City Planner:
Mr. Youngblood stated that he has been unable to speak to the representatives of the homeowner
association for Oak Forest subdivision regarding access to Wynn Brook.
Ms. Briscoe stated that the Arroyo Grill sign at FM 3009 and Live Oak has another sign hanging on it.
She asked if this was in violation. Mr. Truitt stated that he would investigate and get back with the
Commission.
Mr. Evans asked Staff for an update on the construction of a carport on Curtis he reported at the last
meeting. Staff had no new information for the Commission.
Mr. Truitt informed the Commission that he spoke with the management at Walgreen's regarding
their electronic sign. They were informed that the messages could only scroll, not flash or blink.
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13. Adjournment: There being no further business, Chairman Richmond adjourned the meeting at
7 :25 p.m.
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