07-26-1983
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PtANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in Regular
Session on Tuesday, July 26, 1983 at 7:00 PM, in the Conference
Room of the Muncipal Complex, 1400 Live Oak Road. Members present
IlJere as follollJs:
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Ken Greenwald, Vice-Chairman
Clay McMahan, Secretary
Me,..-,.., i n W ill man
Ray Stanhope
OTHER PRESFNT
JOHN FRiTZ (GVEC)
M j ke Ahsher' (GVEC)
Harold Bruns (GVEC)
Don Clark (SW-Bell)
Dar-.., i n Peek
Doug Scherfres (Danne~baum)
Alan Lindskog (Dannenbaum)
Ray Wiltshire (Homecraft)
Mike Moore (PENTA)
Glen Westrom (PENTA)
Neil Fisher (PFA)
Garry Abraamson (PFA)
Dick Strain
Janie Str-ain
B ill j e Yar-l i ng
Tom Yar-l ing
David Degollado
Mr & Mrs C. Booker
Pete Smith
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MEMBERS ABSENT
John L i nebar-ger-
Lee Bos..,e 1 1
Cam Beauchemin
CITY STAFF
Earl Hartzog, P&Z Coordinator
#1 CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman, Ken Greenwald called the meeting to order at 7:00
PM.
#2 READING OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting July 12, 1983
Ray Stanhope made motion to accept minutes, Merwin Willman second
the motion and vote was unanimous in favor.
#3 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION:
Northcl iffe East Community III
Variance on util ity Location
Mr Lindskog (Dannenbaum) briefed on the propossed undergound
util ites in the street R.O.W.. Mr Clark (Southwestern Bell)
opposed proposal due to problems previously encountered in San
Anton-ie - prefers rear- easement. Ml'"' Clar-k said UA Cable felt the
same way and they could share an 8 foot access easement in the
rear with telphene and cable TV in 5 feet of the easement.
GVEC (Harold Bruns> has agreed to the street R.O.W. for
Northcl iffe, because of the planned closed easements for easier
meter readings. The requirment for conduit as required by the
Electric Code would be necessary. Conduit is also required when
crossing over other util ities by the electric code. The electric
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company requires a 12 footutil ity access.
Earl Hartzog (city staff) advised the city util ities I~ould accept
all util ities in the front if the conduit was over the city
. utili~ies. The city staff prefers the utiliti~s .asement be
fenced off, the crime rate is lower in these types of areas and
the problems associated with gett~ng property owners to maintain
open easements are a continuous problem.
The telphone company said they preferred the rear easemnt because
if would be cheaper for them to install util ities and add on to
at a later date if necessary. They have no objection to
easements being fenced.
Merwin Willman suggested we table this item; the other d~veloper
were asked to provide their input.
#4 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION:
Hoffman-Schertz Business Park
Variance on Util ity Location
No representive was present.
._#5 CONSIDER AND TAf<E APPROPRIATE ACTION:
Horseshoe Oaks Unit I
Prel iminary Plat
Variance on Wtil ity Location
u. Ne i1 F-i sher. br iefed on Horseshoe Oaks proposa 1. Mr' Cl ar'k
(Southwestern Bell) again opposed installation of Cable in
advance because of lost revenue. After a short discussion
Southwestern Bell agreed to the street R.O.W. for this project.
GVEC had no objection to util ities 1n the ~rorit for this project.
Earl Hartzog advised the util ity companies a common trench would
be cheaper in this case since the ground was rOCK. The city had
no objections if conduit was used to the property 1 ine.
Ray Stanhope made a motion to table these items to allow more
time to study proposals and get additonal input from util ity
companies. Mert~in Willman seconded and vote was unanimous in
favor.
It was agreed the util ity companies would meet Monday, August 1st
at 10:00 AM at the Muncipal Complex to work something out for the
Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission would meet at
6:00 PM Monday, August 1st in a special session to make a
d ec i s j on.
Prel iminary Plat Phase I Horseshoe Oaks. Glen Westrom briefed on
prel iminary plat for this project. Earl Hartzog advised
commission, Ed For'd <City Engineer) had given an "ok" on
prel iminary the only thing needed was to work out util ity .
location. Earl Hartzog advised Neil Fisher that Ed Ford would
contact him on some minor changes required.
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Ray Stanhope motioned to approve prel iminary plat subject to
resolving of front utility easement. Clay McMahn second and vote
was unanimous in favor.
#6 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION:
Neal Fisher Proposed Subdivision
Neil Fisher pr~sented a proposed location of a new subdivision in
the ETJ south of Dobie Middle School. Neil Fisher advised the
commission a Flood Plain Study would be conducted before any
formal plans would be submitted.
#7 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: v
Richard Strain Request to Fence
Drainage and Util ity R.O.W.
Lot 18j8lock 1, Val Verde I
820 Maple Dr
Richard Strain (820 Maple Dr') asked for permission to fence 12
~eet of a 40 foot Drainage and Utility~.O.W. located at the rear
of his property. Mr Strain and an number of other property owners
-in this area complained because the area i~ not mowed by the city
on a regular basis. Approval letter from GVEC was also provided.
Earl Hartzog advised the Commission the area is not accessible to
equipment due to drainage ditches crossing on the East and West
end. Streets and Parks had no obJections to this area being
fenced since it is impossible for equipment to mow this section.
The concern of the city staff is the fence maybe an encroachment
on the drainage.
Ray Stanhope made a mot i on to r'ecommend to counc i 1 that the City
Engineer conduct a drainage study of this area and upon favorable
recommendation by the City Engineerj-thecity ~eed 12 feet of the
40 foot R.O.W. to the property owners.
#8 CONSIDER ASND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Fence Ordinance
The Commission members present agreed this should be added to the
zoning ordinance. It was noted ~he-max height should be 8 feet
for back yard fences. There was a discussion on side yard and
rear yard and it was agreed to table this item in order to obtain
add it i onal i nfor"mat ion fr'om the city staff.
#9 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Subdivision Ordiance
Item tabled.
#10 GENERAL DISCUSSION
Earl Hartzog advised the commission of Mrs Shouse (492-4045)
plans to put a Hospice in an area across from the water tower in
Northcliffe. This will be a home for young people with permanent
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disabilities and US Homes in not part of this project. An
application for a prel iminary permit to the State Board of Health
has already been applied for. A plat will be needed-for the
project, need to have street R.O.W. dedicated in the area for
~uture1Jrowth.
Earl Hartzog advised the commission of a plan to put an
industrial area in our ETJ just north of the Hoffman-Schertz
Business Park. It was recommed this area be annexed to control
the zoning.
#11 Vice Chairman Ken Greenwald adjourned the meeting at 10:05
PM.
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