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Planning and Zoning Minutes
January 22, 2002
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a Public Hearing on Tuesday,
January 22, 2002 at 7:00pm in the Municipal Complex at Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
David Richmond, Chairman
Ernie Evans, Vice-Chair
Ken Greenwald, ex-officio
Tony Moreno
William Sommers
Gary Wallace
Keith Van Dine
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Joyce Briscoe (surgery related)
#1 Call to Order:
to order at 7:01 pm.
CITY STAFF
Ron Youngblood, City Planner
Misty Nichols, Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
Brett Keast, 9800 Richmond, Houston
Robert Brockman, 4505 Grand Forest
Mark Roberts, 4300 Spanish Oak
Chairman Richmond called the Public Hearing of January 22, 2002
#2 Public Hearing: To receive citizen input on a request from the Planning and Zoning
Commission for final approval of the City of Schertz Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
(PC # 511-02)
Chairman Richmond opened the meeting by thanking all that came to the public hearing
tonight.
Mr. Youngblood had no suggestions or comments on behalf of the city staff.
Mr. Brett Keast, Wilbur-Smith Associates, stated the drafting of this Plan began in October
2000, and has included six Steering Committee meetings over fifteen months. A Community
Forum was also conducted with a great turn out of approximately 400 attendees. This plan is
designed to be a key tool in developing the future growth and decision making for the city.
Once the plan is approved, the next step is to revise Schertz's Unified Development Code
(UDC) to complete an effective development plan for the city.
Mr. Brockman stated on Figure 7.2, General Parks & Recreation System Plan, the asterisk
locating the future site of Savannah Elementary School is located south of the actual location.
Chairman Richmond asked the citizens if there were any other comments on the Land Use
Plan.
Chairman Richmond then asked if there were any questions or comments from the
Commissioners.
With no other comments voiced, Chairman Richmond closed the public hearing on The
Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
#3 Public Hearing: To receive citizen input on a request from the Planning and Zoning
Commission to approve an amendment to Article IX Sign Standards of the Unified
Development Code.
Chairman Richmond asked for any comments or input from the citizens.
Mr. Youngblood stated that although Mr. Leonard Truitt, Building Official, could not be present
tonight, he did want to remind the Commission he does not yet have the manpower to enforce
all of these new sign requirements at this time. He will address his manpower needs to City
Council at the next budget hearing. He also stated the City of Cibolo is looking into adopting
our sign ordinance.
Mr. Roberts stated that Article IX, Section 8.4B, indicates a sign could be 40 feet high along
highways of unlimited access. He asked if FM 3009 is included in this provision. Mr. Evans
stated Article VII, Special Districts, provides special requirements for FM 3009 and Schertz
Parkway which are allowed to have signs no taller than 18' 7" high.
Chairman Richmond asked if there were any questions or comments from the Commissioners.
Mr. Evans stated he did see one error on page 88. In Section 7.2J, there is a parenthesis that
is not closed. Chairman Richmond stated a comma should replace the open parenthesis.
Mr. Sommers recommended adding paragraph (3) to Section 3B on page 75 to define Service
Advertising. Chairman Richmond suggested changing paragraph (2) to read
Product/Service/Activity/Belief advertisinq - siqns which display. mention or allude to a specific
product/service/activity or belief. The Commissioners agreed.
Mr. Sommers mentioned that on page 76, Section 3F, the word outdoors should be changed.
Chairman Richmond suggested removing the comma after seatinq. Mr. Evans stated his
notes from the previous meeting indicated the word outdoors should be deleted. Chairman
Richmond mentioned this is a good suggestion; therefore, the Commissioners agreed the
sentence would read, Any siqn painted on or affixed to a bench normally used for seatinq.
Mr. Sommers noted in Section 4.12A, line 5, on page 82, the words and sworn to should be
added near the end of the sentence to read, shall be siqned and sworn to by the applicant.
Chairman Richmond asked if there were any further comments or questions regarding Article
IX, Sign Ordinance, of the UDC.
With no other comments voiced, Chairman Richmond closed the public hearing.
#4 Adjournment:
Chairman Richmond adjourned the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a regular session after the Pubic
Hearing. The agenda is as follows:
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#5 Call to Order:
Chairman Richmond called to order the regular session of the Planning and Zoning
Commission at 7:35pm on January 22, 2002
#6 Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Richmond asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of the
regular sessions of October 2, 2001, October 23, 2001, November 13, 2001 and December 11,
2001.
Mr. Youngblood pointed out the spelling of one of the attendees' names should be David
Fluqer.
Chairman Richmond asked the Commissioners and staff if there were any changes or
comments to the remaining sets of minutes. No other comments or changes were made.
Therefore, Chairman Richmond asked for a motion on each set of the minutes.
At this time, Mr. Moreno moved to approve the minutes for the meeting of October 2, 2001
with the name correction. Mr. Van Dine seconded the motion.
A vote was taken as follows:
Ayes: Ernie Evans, Keith Van Dine, William Sommers, Tony Moreno, David Richmond.
Abstained: Gary Wallace
Chairman Richmond asked for a motion on the minutes of the regular session of October 23,
2001. Mr. Moreno moved to approve the minutes of October 23,2001. Mr. Wallace seconded
the motion.
A vote was taken as follows:
Ayes: Ernie Evans, Tony Moreno, Gary Wallace, David Richmond.
Abstained: William Sommers, Keith Van Dine
Chairman Richmond asked for a motion on the minutes of the regular session of November 13,
2001. Mr. Van Dine moved to approve the minutes for the meeting of November 13, 2001.
Mr. Wallace seconded the motion.
A vote was taken as follows:
Ayes: Ernie Evans, Keith Van Dine, William Sommers, Tony Moreno, Gary Wallace, David
Richmond.
Chairman Richmond asked for a motion on the minutes of the regular session of December 11,
2001. Mr. Van Dine moved to approve the minutes of the regular session of December 11,
2001. Mr. Moreno seconded the motion.
A vote was taken as follows:
Ayes: Ernie Evans, Keith Van Dine, William Sommers, Tony Moreno, Gary Wallace, David
Richmond.
#7 Status of Final Plats: Chairman Richmond stated the vacate and re-plat for Jonas
Woods Unit One has been signed.
#8 BOA Actions: Chairman Richmond stated there were three individuals requesting
variances scheduled for the January 28, 2002 Board of Adjustment meeting: Mr. Williamson,
Ms. Baker, and Mr. & Mrs. Keuhn.
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#9 Citizens' Input Other Than Agenda Items; There were none.
#10 Items by Commissioners and City Planner:
Gary Wallace:
Spoke about Article VIII, Section 4, Tree Preservation/Removal. He questioned the tree
diameter at Eckerds saying planted trees were too small. Chairman Richmond asked Mr.
Youngblood if he had any comment. Mr. Youngblood stated the staff has had several
meetings on this issue. He brought up the fact some businesses are planting trees that are
smaller than the 4" diameter but are compensating for them by planting more trees. Mr.
Wallace stated that the ordinance states a requirement of four inches of trees per 50'. Mr.
Youngblood stated he would look more into this matter.
Mr. Wallace asked about the balance of the tree mitigation fund. He also asked if these funds
are being used appropriately. Mr. Youngblood stated he would have that information at the
meeting of January 25, 2002. Mr. Wallace explained his concerns are whether new
developers are complying with the same terms as previous builders. Mr. Youngblood stated
this matter is something the Building Official is in charge of. Mr. Greenwald stated the tree
mitigation fund may be used for some of the Schertz Parkway project and some of these funds
will definitely be used for the Library Playscape. Mr. Van Dine asked if a tree is planted and it
dies, is the builder/company required to replace the tree. Mr. Evans stated this is something
we need to look into adding to the UDC when the rewrite is made. Chairman Richmond stated
the change in our agendas to allow one planning meeting each month will help in rewriting the
UDC.
#11 General Discussion:
Ernie.Evans: Suggested Figure 5.2, Traffic Generators, in the Comprehensive Land
Plan, should be renumbered 5.1 and follow page 5-8; also, Figure 5.1, Thoroughfare Master
Plan, should be renumbered 5.2 and follow page 5-12. Mr. Keast explained he will make the
changes, and all pages will be front and back in the final copy. Mr. Evans stated he would like
for HB 1445 to be added to the agenda for February 12, 2002 for discussion.
Ron Youngblood, City Planner: Explained he and Mr. Simonson have been asked to sit on
an advisory committee discussing platting in an ET J for future growth in our communities. He
asked from the Commission for any suggestions on HB 1445 to submit to the committee. Mr.
Youngblood also mentioned the Reidel's trailer sign has been removed.
Tony Moreno: None
Keith Van Dine: None
Gary Wallace: None
David Richmond: Stated the situation in Forest Ridge concerning the walking path will not
be discussed until the residents contact Mr. Sanditen. Chairman Richmond also noted he
spoke at the last Council meeting about the revision of the sign ordinance. He stated Mayor
Baldwin mentioned appointing a Municipal Sign Board may be premature. Mayor Baldwin also
advised that the next Northeast Partnership meeting might be a good place to discuss
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appointing a regional sign board. Chairman Richmond will make a presentation at the
February 12, 2002 meeting.
Chairman Richmond spoke about Green Valley Road drainage work and bridges. He stated
he met with the contractor and City staff to review meeting minutes and subsequent plans for
the road and bridge width. While minutes of both Planning and Zoning and City Council
meetings stated the bridges were to be 42' wide to allow future road widening, current right-of-
way did not exist to accommodate the work. Prior to construction, the City did not purchase
additional ROW; thus, the two bridges are only 31' wide.
Chairman Richmond stated he attended the Northcliffe Annexation Party. He felt the turn out
was a success. He spoke with some of the residents who seemed to be pleased to be a part
of Schertz. He also attended the ground breaking for the Schertz Parkway Project where there
also was a good turn out.
Chairman Richmond mentioned the need for a P&Z special session to take action and make
recommendation to City Council on the two public hearing items considered tonight. He asked
if a quorum would be present at the January 25, 2002 meeting. Mr. Evans, Mr. Sommers, Mr.
Wallace, and Mr. Richmond all stated they would attend.
Ken Greenwald: Stated he asked for SB 507 to be on the agenda to see how it related to
mandatory homeowners associations, but it does not change a city's desire for mandatory
HOAs.
Mr. Greenwald mentioned the water project is behind schedule; however, the contractor
promises to catch up and completion still is scheduled for June of this year.
William Sommers: Asked if we have informed developers/engineers of the change in the
P&Z meeting schedule. Mr. Youngblood stated a letter has been posted on the City Hall
bulletin board, and he has called any developers who are in the process of submitting anything
to the Planning Department.
#10 Adjournment: There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Richmond
adjourned the meeting at 8:34pm.
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
ATTEST:
Planning Secretary, City of Schertz
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