08-13-2008
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
August 13, 2008
The Sehertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on August 13, 2008 at 6:30 p,m. at the Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
David Richmond, Chairman
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
Ken Greenwald
Gary Wallace
Roberta Tutschke
Cedric Edwards
CITY STAFF
Thomas Rhodes, Mitchell Planning Group
Misty Nichols, Planner II
Lesa Wood, Planning Technician
Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Specialist
Erin Matlock, Economic Development Specialist
David Harris, Assistant City Manager
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
William Sommers
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Jan Wilson, 5218 Cabana Dr.
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:32 P.M.
2.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Mr. Brockman briefed the Commission on the August 12, 2008 City Council meeting.
3,
CONSENT AGENDA:
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A.
Consider and act upon the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes for July 23, 2008.
Following the reading of the agenda item, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr.
Wallace seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Hold a public hearing to discuss, consider, and recommend changes to Article VI, Development
and Design Standards, and possible reconsideration to changes to Article IV, Zoning Districts and
Map of the revised UDC.
Public hearing was opened at 6:37 pm.
Mr. Rhodes gave a short presentation.
Mr. Richmond recognized the following:
. Jan Wilson stated her concerns and made recommendations.
. Jeff Jewell questioned the parking standards.
. Robert Brockman questioned the parking at Silver Tree.
. Mr. Rhodes answered the above questions and concerns.
Public hearing closed at 6:46 pm.
A page by page review was done by the Commission, Staff and Mr. Rhodes.
Erin Matlock spoke on Economic Developments role, stance on signage and franchise agreements. She
invited the Commission to attend their Board meetings.
Jeff Jewell stated the role of Economic Development and their concerns on how the Unified Development
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Code effects the new development that is coming or would like to come to the City.
David Harris spoke on the Communication antenna chapter and the contracts with the City.
There was discussion between the Commission and Mr. Rhodes on the Manufactured Home Park and
Manufactured Home Subdivision. The Commission suggested changes to the lot dimensions and requested ~
that Manufactured/Mobile Homes be made into two districts.
5.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
No items for individual consideration.
6. ITEMS BY COUNCIL, COMMISSION AND STAFF
A. City Council Comments
No comments.
B. Planning Manager Comments
No comments.
C. Planning Commissioner Comments
Ms. Tutschke:
Asked when reappointment applications were due.
Mr. Rhodes advised her as soon as possible.
Mr. Greenwald:
Advised the Commission on the Council decision on the tax rate. He asked what was cut from the -"
Planning and Zoning budget.
Mr. Rhodes stated the biggest area that was cut was travel and training. He advised the commission that
the City was still working on adjusting the budget.
Mr. Evans:
No comments.
Mr. Wallace:
No comments.
Mr. Edwards:
Requested information on what the City IS doing on plans for sports parks for the children In the
community.
Mr. Rhodes advised the Commission that Mr. Logan with Parks and Recreation is seeking grants and
planning for more parks in the City.
Mr. Richmond:
Stated that the AP A Conference was the one training opportunity for the Commission and feels like it is a
big benefit for the Commissioners. He pleaded with staff to do everything possible to ensure that all
Commissioners are able to attend.
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7.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
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The meeting adjourned at 8:59 P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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