01-14-2009
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
January 14,2009
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on January 14,2009 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
WilIiam Sommers
Gary Wallace
Cedric Edwards
Roberta Tutschke
CITY STAFF
Karen Mitchell, Mitchell Planning Group
Lesa Wood, Planner I
Misty Nichols, Senior Planner
David Harris, Assistant City Manager
Larry Dublin, City Engineer
Jim Hooks, Public Works Superintendent
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
David Brodbeck, Jacobs Engineering
Randy Burt, Pro Tech Engineering
Rosemary Grayson, 5302 Cabana Dr.
Jan Wilson, 5218 Cabana Dr.
Ruben Barrera, Bracewell & Giuliani
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
2.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
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Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel, had questions on the number of units in the Sedona housing development and
the car wash on FM 3009.
3.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Vice Chairman Evans requested Agenda Item C to be pulled for individual discussion.
A. Consider and act upon the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes for December 10,
2008.
B. PC 2008-044 RDO Equipment Co.
Consider and act upon a request for an amending plat of Lot I, Block I of the ROO Equipment
Company Subdivision. The 7.77:3::. acre tract is located approximately 1300 feet west of the
intersection of FM-482 and IH-35 South. This property is currently zoned General Business District
(GB)
Following the reading of the Consent Agenda items A and B, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the Agenda
items. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
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Ms. Mitchell, Commission and Staff discussed the revised UDC article by article.
After a short discussion of the R-5 residential zoning district, Mr. Sommers requested an executive
session at the January 27th Joint Session with the City Council.
Mr. Richmond made a few closing comments.
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ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
No items for individual consideration.
7.
ANOUNCMENTS BY COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AND STAFF
Commissioner Sommers - Board of Adjustment meeting - December I, 2008
. Mr. Sommers advised the Commission that BOA had a training session at the meeting
and discussion over Liaison input. He expressed his concerns about the Liaison input.
Commissioner Greenwald - Possible absence at January 28, 2009 meeting
. Mr. Greenwald advised the Commission that he would not be in attendance at the next meeting.
Misty Nichols - February AP A Conference
. Advised the Commission that they were provided a packet containing information on the
AP A conference.
8.
Consider and act upon questions and possible items to be placed on the next agenda.
(Chairman/Members)
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The Commission asked that the following items be placed on the January 28,2009 agenda:
. Planning & Zoning Liaison to the BOA.
. Status report of the antennae tower.
9.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 9:46 P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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PC 2008-046 Fairhaven, Unit 3
Consider and act upon a request for a revised final plat of Fairhaven Unit 3 at The Ridge at Scenic
Hills. The 22.292:!: acre tract is generally located off of Columbia and Black Butte, and contains 97
single-family lots. The property is zoned Single-Family Residential-6 (R-6) District.
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Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comment.
After a short discussion, Mr. Wallace moved to approve the Consent Agenda item C with a note to amend
the plat for a Knox box. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
Item 6 was moved by the chairman to precede the public hearings.
6. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION ONLY
A. Discussion regarding the San Antonio City limit sign at IH 10 and FM 1518.
Larry Dublin advised the Commission that the city limit sign is in the State right of way.
B. Discussion regarding the status of Sedona lift station.
Larry Dublin advised the Commission that the lift station project is still in process, and eventually
will be platted.
C. Discussion regarding soil storage on Windy Meadows Street.
Commissioner Evans' concerns about the drainage plan of Windy Meadows, in light of their soil
storage, were addressed by Mr. Dublin and Jim Hooks, Schertz Public Works Superintendent. The
Commission was advised that the developer has been issued a stop work order and is actively
working with Public Works to bring in revised drainage plans.
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D. Discussion regarding landscaping on Lookout Road (formerly Associate Drive).
Ken Anderson, Schertz Development Services Chief Inspector, addressed the incorrect landscaping
on Lookout Road, and stated that the landscaping was in process of being corrected.
4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Hold a public hearing, discuss, consider, and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding
the revised Unified Development Code (UDC) comprised of zoning, subdivision, and other related
land use regulations by superseding ordinance # 96-S-28, as amended.
Public hearing opened at 6:56 p.m.
Karen Mitchell gave a presentation on the changes made to the UDC.
Mr. Richmond recognized the following:
. Jan Wilson and Rosemary Grayson provided a handout of suggested changes, and briefly
highlighted a few.
. Robert Brockman addressed the Commission with questions regarding the 80% masonry
requirement for new residential structures, and in what zoning districts carports would be
allowed.
Public hearing closed at 7:52 pm.
Ms. Mitchell addressed the questions asked during the public hearing.
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