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09-25-1984 ,e e e PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a regular session on Tuesday) September 25, 1984 in the Municipal Compl~x tonference Room, 1400 Live Oak Road. Members present were as follows: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOHN LINEBARGER) CHAIRMAN DARWIN PEEK, SECRETARY RAY STANHOPE t1ERWI N WI LLMAN BOB ANDREWS JAMES HARDEN CITY STAFF EARL HARTZOG, PLANNING COORDINATOR OTHERS PRESENT HENRY SMIERCIAK ANGEL EXCALANTE TERRI CLAYTON PHI L ERBEN MEMBERS ABSENT THot1AS YARLING, VICE-CHAIRHAN #1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Linebarger called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. #2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Joint Public Hearing and Special Session) September 18) 1984 Ray Stanhope made a motion to approve minutes. Merwin Willman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. #3. CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Variance to side yard setback - 311 Church Street The Commission was presented a copy of Angel Escalante's request to place a carport on the side of his lot. It was noted the side yard setback of seven feet was required in R2 zonlng. James Harden advised the Commission that the drawing was incorrect - there was only four feet between the privacy fence and curb. After a short discussion about requirements for Board of Adjustment action, Ray Stanhope made a motion to recommend approval of Mr. Escalante's request to the Board of Adjustment. Darwin Peek seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. #4. CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS: Variance to lot size and side yard setback, Lots 39 and 40, Block 25 The Commission was provided a copy of Rick Saenz's request for a variance to side lot setback and required lot size to place a home on lots 39 and 40, Block 25, Aviation Heights. e " There was a lengthy discussion on this item; the zoning is R2, 7500 square foot lots and side yard setback. The size of Lots 39 and 40 was 50' x 90' and side yard setback should be seven feet on each side. There was discus- sion on the fifteen foot alley, and Earl Hartzog advised the Commission that sanitary sewer line was located in the easement. In the Lindbergh right-of- way there is a gas line on the west side and water and telephone on the east side plus some place in the Lindbergh right-of-way is an electrical line. Ray Stanhope made a motion to recommend approval of Mr. Saenz's request to place one residential dwelling on these lots with a side yard of five feet on each side. Bob Andrews seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. There was some additional discussion on the Lindbergh right-of-way, and it was agreed there was a safety hazard at this location. If the utilities were relocated it is doubtful if additional building sites could be obtained, and it was agreed corrective action needs to be taken to prevent law suits in the event of an accident. It was agreed there should be some type of barricade to stop the traffic from going onto the gas line right-of-way. #5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: VacatejReplate Horseshoe Oaks, Unit 2B, Lots 39 - 44. Block 12 to Lots 62 - 67. Block 12 Chairman Linebarger advised the Commission this item was voted on at the last meeting as a non-agenda item and as requested, was placed on the agenda. e After a brief discussion, Merwin Willman made a motion to approve the replate. Ray Stanhope seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. #6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: VacatejReplate Northcliffe Country Club Estates, Section One. Lot 60, Block 3 Earl Hartzog advised the Commission this was the same replate they had dis- approved at the July 10, 1984 meeting. Phil Erben) representing U.S. Homes. presented a letter from New Braunfels Electric about the cost to relocate the line and their request for an electric conduit to be used in the future if the line needs to be replaced. New Braunfels Electric's letter advised that they would not be responsible for any damage to property in the event they need to dig up the line. The cost estimate to relocate the line was approximately $5)000.00. The line is approximately fifty-four inches in the ground and carried 7200 volts of electric. There was a lengthy discussion on this item about the problems associated with the electrical easement being in the middle of the property, i.e. pools, resale and possibtltty of coming in contact with the line. James Harden made a motion to disapprove the request for replate. Ray Stahope seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. e Chairman Linebarger advised Mr. Erben of this decision and recommended the electric lines be relocated to avoid any of the problems mentioned in the discussion. -- e e .. #7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Preliminary Plat Schertz Seventh-Day Adventist Subdivision The Commission was presented a copy of the preliminary plat for this project. The Commission agreed the word "Schertz" should be deleted from the Subdivi- sion name, relocate the ingress and egress from 1518 to Pecan) check with the city engineer about adding the AICUZ to the plat, and correct the property owner on the opposite side of 1518. The Commission wanted the applicant to be made aware of the off-street parking requirement and the City Staff should in- sure these requirements are met before issuing a certificate of occupancy. Darwin Peek made a motion to approve the preliminary plat provided the above corrections were made to the plat. James Harden seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. #8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Zoning Change - Bligh Property n1 78- 40 acres Chairman Linebarger advised the Commission this item was discussed at the last meeting and it was agreed the zoning of this from Predevelopment was necessary. After a brief discussion, Ray Stanhope made a motion to recommend the area zoned Predevelopment be scheduled for a public hearing to change the zoning to Single Family Dwelling District (R-2). Bob Andrews seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. It was noted the FM 78 frontage of this property is zoned General Business to a depth of 275 feet. #9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Update of current and proposed street map The Commission reviewed the proposed street map and made some minor changes. The Commission emphasized this was a general guide to be used by developers and the tract location would be determined based on topographical conditions and drainage of the land. Ray Stanhope made a motion the proposed street plan be sent to Council to update the City Plan. James Harden seconded the motion with the understanding these proposed streets were in the general direction of the proposed road. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. #10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Establishing an Overlay Zoning District Earl Hartzog advised the Commission that establishing the Overlay Zoning District was necessary in order to proceed with the proposal on FM 3009. There was a lengthy discussion about the use of the words "Overlay" and "District". Chairman Linebarger advised the Commission to gather their comments and be ready to make a decision at the next meeting. . ..;. .. e e e , #11. CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS: Subdivision Ordinance ------This item was passed over because of the time and other commitments of Commission members. #12. GENERAL DISCUSSION Earl Hartzog advised the Commission the public hearing for GVEC tower was scheduled for October 16, 1984. Bob Andrews advised those present that the Schertz Church of Christ did not have the required off-street parking as required by the Zoning Ordinance. If ordinances are not going to be enforced, there is no need for the Commis- sion to meet each Tuesday night. Councilman Greenwald advised the Commission he would bring this up at the Council meeting. It was agreed to add the predevelopment property behind CCMA to the agenda for the next meeting to determine appropriate zoning. It was noted the letter to Council was not being signed by the Chairman of the Commission as required by ordinance. It was agreed the letter would be signed in the future. #13. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Linebarger adjourned the meeting at 9:15 P.M.