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03-12-2002 Planning and Zoning Minutes March 12, 2002 The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a regular session on March 12 ,2002 at 7:00pm in the Municipal Complex at Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman Ken Greenwald, ex-officio Tony Moreno William Sommers Keith Van Dine Joyce Briscoe CITY STAFF Ron Youngblood, City Planner Misty Nichols, Recording Secretary COMMISSIONERS ABSENT David Richmond, Chairman Gary Wallace OTHERS PRESENT Larry Aiken Sam Bledsoe, MBC Engineers Doyle Spruill, 7300 Blanco Sylvia Gangel, 3261 Nacogdoches Leonard Truitt, Building Official Alan Lindskog, CEC Engineers #1 Call to Order: The regular session of March 12, 2002 was called to order at 7:00pm by Vice-Chairman Ernie Evans. #2 Approval of Minutes: Mr. Evans asked the Commissioners if there were any additions to, changes or correction for the minutes of February 12, 2002. Mr. Moreno moved to approve the minutes for the regular session of February 12, 2002. Ms. Briscoe seconded the motion. A vote was taken. The motion carried. #3 BOA Actions: There were none. #4 Citizens' Input Other Than Agenda Items; Mr. Truitt, Building Inspector thanked the Commissioners for their time and patience on Article IX (Sign Standards). He then presented to the Commissioners an example of the sign permit application form. Mr. Aiken came in to show the Commissioners a view of what is planned for the parks of Jonas Woods. Fencing will be cedar on Maske Rd. The play ground park is to be more of a play- scape rather than a gazebo which was intended originally. Mr. Youngblood asked Mr. Aiken that in the event some of trees that were transplanted do not live what would be done. Mr. Aiken explained to the Commissioners that he would be doing more development in the area and if a tree that was transplanted ends up dying he would move another tree to replace it. Mr. Evans asked what was the width of the drainage ditch. Mr. Aiken stated the ditch is 35ft across the top portion of the ditch. He also stated the Public Works Department pointed out that the ditch has an erosion problem. He stated that he would be adding a matting cloth like the Highway department in order for grass to grow before the seeds are washed away. A brief discussion on other future plans was explained to the Commissioners on the drainage and parks expected to be built in the near future in Jonas Woods. Mr. Youngblood thanked Mr. Aiken for the presentation and how the parks are going to be a nice addition to the City. Ms. Gangel with Seda international Commercial Real Estate in San Antonio. She has a listing for a piece of property at the intersection of FM3009 and Green Valley Rd. She explained to the Commissioners that this property is zoned (OP) Office Professional according to the City of Schertz (UDC) Unified Development Code, which limits what can be built on this property. Ms. Gangel stated that piece of property if re-zoned could make a great location for something like a gas station/ convenience store. Mr. Spruill then came forward explaining he is under contract to purchase the property and how he plans to develop this piece of property. He continues to explain his intentions are to build a gas station/car wash. He stated that just across the street from this property is the Walgreens store that is zoned as (GB) General Business according to the (UDC) Unified Development Code. Mr. Spruill would like to see the same zoning for this piece of property. Mr. Youngblood explained this is hard to consider due to the population of FM3009 and in the past this has been brought up and denied. Mr. Evans stated the Commissioners are not going to be to keen on the idea of another car wash on FM3009 there are approximately 6 car washes on this street already. The City is currently in the process of developing a new water supply therefor this does not look good for the City to continue building additional car washes. Mr. Evans stated that other issues Mr. Spruill should consider are drainage, trees, overlay requirements, curb cuts, traffic, TIAs, and that Mr. Spruill should get with the City Planning department and discuss these types of issues in more detail. The Commissioners explained to Mr. Spruill a master plan is necessary in order to have a good outlook on what will be developed on this lot before they could even think about a zoning change. #5 Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from MBC Engineers for a final plat approval of Forest Ridge Unit 6. (PC# 511-02) The Commissioners discussed the development of the hike and bike trail. The only issue on this trail is how will this trail extend across Wiederstein Rd. Mr. Evans asked about the street names in the subdivision and whether or not it will be necessary to have three names rather than one. Mr. Youngblood explained to the commission that at every 90 degree turn on a street must change the name according to Bexar Metro 911. Mr. Youngblood explained to the Commissioners when a street has a 90-degree turn the numbering grid of North, South, East, and, West changes Therefor the street name must change according to the addressing grid. 2 Ms. Briscoe moved to approve the request from MBC Engineers for final plat approval of Forest Ridge Unit 6. Mr. Moreno seconded the motion. A vote was taken. The motion carried. #6 Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from Ransor Inc. for a site plan approval on a telecommunication tower (PC#509-02). A representative for Ransor was not present therefor a request to table this item was called. Mr. Van Dine moved to table this action to the next Planning and Zoning meeting on March 26, 2002. Ms. Briscoe seconded the motion. A vote was called. The table carried. #7 Consider and Take Appropriate Action: On a request from CEC Engineers for a final plat approval on The Fairways of Scenic Hills Unit 1 (PC#507-02). Mr. Youngblood stated this was forwarded from the last meeting for the engineers to make the necessary minor changes to the plat. Staff has no issues or comments at this time. Mr. Evans asked of Lot 10 block 17 as to why it is both a common area and a utility easement. Mr. Lindskog stated that this is going to be part of the landscape entry. Mr. Evans ask about the note on the plat requiring a concrete marker at each corner. Mr. Evans was informed by Mr. Lindskog that this was a hold over from the old plat and a requirement when the original plat was done. If it is not a requirement now it will be removed from the final plat. Mr. Lindskog also explained the St. Andrews cul-de-sac would be removed and made a through street for an additional ingress egress entrance. Mr. Moreno moved to approve the request from CEC Engineers. Mr. Van Dine seconded the motion. A vote was taken. The motion carried. #8 Consider and Take Appropriate Action: Correspondence from Seda Consulting Engineers, Inc. On behalf of Mr. Cliff Johnson, requesting a 6-month extension approval for site plan, Country Village Estates. A representative for Mr. Johnson was not present therefor a request to table this item was called. Mr. Sommers moved to table this action to the next Planning and Zoning meeting on March 26, 2002. Mr. Moreno seconded the motion. A vote was called. The table carried. Items by Commissioners and City Planner: Gary Wallace: Ernie Evans: Discussed a Packet of a checklist of things to consider when making decisions for the city. Also in this packet is a 3-page article about where Texas is going. The last part of the packet talks about green space designs and purposes. Mr. Evans complimented Mr. Aiken for the landscaping of Jonas Woods. Also the Schertz Parkway project seems to be moving smoothly and is looking good. Ron Youngblood, City Planner: Discuss administrative procedures for potential joint P&Z Commissioners meeting with the City of Cibolo. Mr. Youngblood asked for ideas and/or comments from the Commissioners. Mr. Evans questioned whether this was a joining of the two P&Z's, because he realizes this means in the event of a joint Planning Commission the two separate Commissions will no longer exist. Mr. Youngblood stated that this meeting would 3 be just a workshop. At this time forming one P&Z was not the intent, just a joint workshop on common items like the two City Counsels has done. Ms. Briscoe questioned the ability to do this when our city is a Home Rule City and Cibolo is a General Law City. Mr. Evans explains he is not interested in falling backwards. Mr. Truitt expressed the reasoning behind why this might be something to look into. Maybe both Commissions working together on thing like roads and drainage that will affect both Cities at first. Then consider formalize joint P&Z. Mr. Greenwald suggested the commission wait until after the election on May 5th then set up a meeting at the Conference room at G.V.E.C. The two City Councils held a meeting their and they have plenty of room. The Commissioners agreed to set up a joint meeting after the election. Discuss future annexation plan course of action. Mr. Youngblood stated he had nothing at this time for the annexation plan. After having a staff meeting on this issue he realize he was not yet prepared to bring this to The Planning Commission at this time. Mr. Youngblood explained the people from the plays cape project are asking for afternoon help. Also the ground breaking for the sport complex was last week. A number of good things were said about the city. Mr. Youngblood also stated the FM 78 project is almost finished only a couple of issue need to be taken care of before it would be complete. Mr. Youngblood spoke of a recent meeting with Cibolo who explained that their water supply would run out by the year 2012. An understanding that Cibolo was offered a lease to a portion of our new water supply, Schertz received no response from Cibolo therefor the water will be available to Selma. Tony Moreno: None Keith Van Dine: Had a question about the sign ordinance and the election signs. It was explained that election signs do not require a permit. Mr. Youngblood stated the signs could only stand for 30 days. Gary Wallace: None Joyce Briscoe: None David Richmond None Ken Greenwald: None William Sommers: Asked what is the 180th day for the Verison tower. Mr. Truitt explained it has already exceeded that and he is currently in the process of contacting the company. 4 #9 Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 9:02 pm (( 0V1M1 ,1 \r~J 1 Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission ATTEST: Joyce Briscoe, Keith Van Dine Planning Secretary, City of Schertz 5