09-24-2002
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 24, 2002
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in public hearing on September 24, 2002 at
7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex at the Bob Andrews Conference Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway,
Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Ernie Evans, Vice-Chair
Joyce Briscoe
Ken Greenwald, ex-officio
Tony Moreno
Keith Van Dine
Gary Wallace
William Sommers
CITY STAFF
Ron Youngblood, City Planner
Misty Nichols, Recording Secretary
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
David Richmond, Chairman
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 4505 Grand Forest
Andy Slavens, Abijah Engineering
1. Call To Order: Vice-Chairman Evans called the meeting to order at 7:00 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: Jonas Woods Unit 2 Plat is ready for signatures.
4. BOA Actions:
Mr. Youngblood stated that the Board of Adjustment met on September 23,2002 to hear requests from
Mr. Ruhl, Mr. Young, and Mr. Fluke, all requests were approved.
5. Citizens' input other than Agenda items: There was no citizen input.
6. Consider and take appropriate action: On a request from MBC Engineers for fmal plat
approval of The Forest Ridge Commercial Properties, (Wiederstein Road dedication). (pC#
514-02)
Mr. Youngblood reviewed staff comments with the Commission. The developer was informed that the
signature block for The Planning and Zoning Commission needed to be corrected.
Mr. Moreno moved to approve the request subject to correction being made. Mr. Wallace seconded the
motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
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7. Consider and take appropriate action: On a request from Abijah Engineers for approval of
the Nabisco site plan.(PC# 537-02)
Mr. Youngblood stated that this is a 64,375 square foot warehouse with 5.775 square foot office space.
Staff recommends approval.
The Commissioners ask if two signs were being proposed. Mr. Slavens explained that there would be
one monument sign, the site plan indicates there are two possible locations of the sign.
Mr. Moreno moved to approve the request as submitted. Mr. VanDine seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Vote unanimous.
8. Consider and take appropriate action: On a request from Abijah Engineers to vacate
Block 5, Lots 10,11, and 12; in Tri-County Subdivision and replat as Block 5, lot 30 with
the removal a utility easement. (PC# 535-02)
Mr. Youngblood stated that the city has no comments or issues and recommends approval.
Mr. Evans asked questions regarding a gas line, which will be a service line only for the building. Mr.
Slavens explained that a gas main to the building will be the responsibility of the owner, therefore it is
not required to show an easement.
There being no further comments, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the request. Ms. Briscoe seconded the
motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
9. Consider and take appropriate action: On a request from Carter Burgess for preliminary
plat approval of The Ridge at Scenic Hills Unit I. (pC# 538-02)
Mr. Youngblood stated staff had no comments and recommends approval.
Mr. Evans suggested the Mr. Truitt, Building Official review the comments made by Ford Engineering,
Inc. prior to approval of the Final Plat.
Following additional review and discussion regarding easements and signature blocks, Ms. Briscoe
moved to approve the request. Mr. Moreno seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
10. Consider and take appropriate action: On a request from Pape-Dawson Engineers for site
plan approval of the Security Service Federal Credit Union with a variance on parking
space size from 9'x 20' to 9'xI8'. (PC# 533-02)
Mr. Youngblood reviewed staff comments with the Commission and spoke of concerns for a
deceleration lane off the IH 35 Frontage road. Unfortunately, the TxDOT will not approve the request
due to conflicts with adjoining properties.
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Mr. Tom Carter, Pape-Dawson Engineering, was present and available to answer questions from the
Commission. Following review and discussion, Mr. Moreno moved to approve the site plan subject to
the following variances:
1. Reduction of the parking lot spaces to 9' by 18'.
2. The deletion of required sidewalks along IH 35 Frontage Road.
3. Location and type of trees near overhead power lines.
Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Voting Aye: Ms. Briscoe, Mr. Moreno, Mr. Van
Dine, Mr. Wallace, and Mr. Sommers. Voting Nay: Mr. Evans.
11. Consider and take appropriate action: On a request from CEC Engineers for a site plan
approval in the Doerr Lane Subdivision, for Travis Industries. (pC# 539-02)
Mr. Youngblood reviewed the request with the Commission and stated the applicant wanted to make a
modification by adding trees to the location. Following review and discussion regarding temporary
trailers and septic systems, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the request. Mr. Moreno seconded the
motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
12. Discuss and make recommendation: On proposed changes to Article XI, Platting. (ZC#
175-02)
Mr. Youngblood reviewed the recommended changes to Unified Development Code. Following review
and discussion, Mr. VanDine moved to recommend the following changes and call for a Public
Hearing:
1. XI 20.17 Street Improvements
All street improvements shall meet the current requirements of the Comprehensive Plan and
this Article, but in no case shall be less than the following:
86'
Pavement
Width
48'
Drainage
Sidewalk
Width
5' both
sides
Classification
R.O.W.
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
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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 one hundred feet (100').
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.)
3. Section 31, Sidewalks
XI 31.4 Location and Width
Where sidewalks are required, they shall be installed one foot (1 ') inside of the 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) of the lot. See Public Works Specifications Manual.
4. Added: CCMA Coordination Statement as follows:
This subdivision plat of the (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. Sommers seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
13. Consider and take appropriate action: To cancel the meeting of October 8, 2002, conflicts
with the AP A Conference.
Due to conflicts with the APA Conference, Mr. Sommers moved to cancel the October 8,2002 Planning
and Zoning meeting. Ms. Briscoe seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
14. Consider and take appropriate action: To forward with a recommendation to reappoint the
following Commissioners: Ernie Evans, Tony Moreno, Joyce Briscoe, Keith Van Dine
and William Sommers.
Vice-Chairman Evans polled each Commissioner to ask for their desire to be reappointed to the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Each stated they would like to remain on the Commission.
Following review and discussion, Mr. Van Dine moved to recommend to City Council the
reappointment of Commissioners Evans, Moreno, Briscoe, Van Dine and Sommers. Mr. Sommers
seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
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15 Items by Commissioners and City Planner:
Mr. Wallace asked of the status of right-of-way for Wiederstein Road. Asked if City's inspection
department is working on Saturdays and if they are able to enforce the sign ordinance. Concerns of a
self-storage business on exit 177 oflH 35, which has been out of business for over two years.
Ms. Briscoe asked questions regarding term length of Planning and Zoning Commissioners.
Mr. Evans asked about a new "used" car business located north of the rest area off IH 35 and asked
about the Sign Board being on the City Council's agenda.
16 Adjournment: There being no further business, Mr. Van Dine moved to adjourn the meeting at
9:35 p.m. Mr. Moreno seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
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