09-27-2006PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
September 27, 2006
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on September 27, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
David Richmond, Chairman
Keith Van Dine, Secretary
Gary Wallace
William Sommers
Michael Carpenter, City Council Liaison
CITY STAFF
Leonard Truitt, Development Services Director
Misty Nichols, Planner II
Chris Gabbard, Planner I
Sam Willoughby, Public Works Director
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Kevin Grant -Reserve Duty
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
Roberta Tutschke
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Larry Dublin, Ford Engineering
Larry Hunt
Larry Douglass
Mark Johnson, Bury & Partners
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:30P.M.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There was no one present to address the Commission.
3. CONSENT AGENDA:
There were no items for the consent agenda.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. SUP2006-003
Hold a public hearing, and consider and act upon a request for a Specific Use Permit of Lot 1,
Block 1 in the S.W. Quadrant Water Plant Subdivision. The 5.22± acre tract provides fora 1.5
million gallon water storage tank. The property is zoned Public Use District (PUB).
Applicant: City of Schertz
Public Hearing was opened at 6:32 pm.
Lai7y Dublin, Ford Engineering, gave a presentation on the Water Plant.
Roger Astin, 1037 Live Oak Road, questioned if the water plant will increase the water pressure and if
an environmental impact study was conducted.
Larry Hunt, 2792 Valencia, questioned how the new water plant will affect the water pressure to the
residents in Greenshire Subdivision.
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel, questioned if the ordinance says how high the antenna will be in case it
falls off the water plant.
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Public Hearing closed at 6:51 pm.
After some discussion about the telecommunication tower, Mr. Sommers moved to recommend approval
to the City Council. Mr. Van Dine seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
B. SUP2006-004
Hold a public hearing, and consider and act upon a request for a Specific Use Permit of Lot 13,
Block 3 in the Nell Deane Subdivision. The .9983± acre tract contains 4,800 square foot of
office/warehouse facilities located in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ), Air
Protection Zone-2 (APZ-2). The property is zoned General Business (GB).
Applicant: Larry W. Hunt
5.
Public hearing opened at 7:03 pm.
Larry Hunt, 2792 Valencia, discussed his project.
Larry Douglas, 1683 First Circle, said he would be leasing the building from Mr. Hunt to expand his sign
business, and asked the Commission to pass the request.
Public hearing closed at 7:06 pm.
After some discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to recommend approval to the City Council. Mr. Van Dine
seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
A. PC2006-065
Consider and act upon a request for a site plan of Lot 13, Block 3 in the Nell Deane Subdivision.
The .9983± acre tract contains 4,800 square foot of office/warehouse facilities located in the Air
Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ), Air Protection Zone-2 (APZ-2). The property is
zoned General Business (GB).
Applicant: Larry W. Hunt
After some discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to approve the request. Mr. Van Dine seconded the
motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
B. PC2006-069
Consider and act upon a request for a site plan of the Ti-i-County Industrial Park, Block 5, Lot 5.
The 2.186± acre tract is located on Tri-County Parkway containing two office/warehouse
buildings. The property is zoned Manufacturing District-Light (M-1).
Applicant: Biltmore Construction & Development
After some discussion, Mr. Sommers moved to approve the request. Mr. Van Dine seconded the
motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
C. PC2005-090
Consider and act upon a request for a site plan for the HEB SA #26 Car Wash. The .5± acre
tract is located at the southeast coiner of IH-35 and FM 3009. The property is zoned General
Business (GB).
Applicant: HEB Grocery Company, L.P.
After some discussion with safety concerns, ingress /egresses and connectivity to Valero and
McDonalds, Mr. Mark Johnson withdrew the application.
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b. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. City Council
Mr. Carpenter said that Mi-. Wilinchik is finishing up with. his chemotherapy and to keep him in your
thoughts and prayers.
B. Director's Report
Nh-. Truitt commmented on the monthly report that was handed out and that the Conunission will be
receiving them monthly. City Council appointed Nor-rnan Slocum, James Harding, Jr. and Joe
Potempa to the Board of Adjustments. Mr. Truitt also commented that there would not be a regular
P & Z Meeting on October 25, 2006 since there are no items.
C. Planning Commissioner Comments
Mr. Sommers: No comments.
Mr. Van Dine: Questioned if the property located on the other side of the school on Elbel Rd.
towards FM 3009 was zoned commercial.
Mr. Wallace: No Comments.
Mr. Richmond: Thanked the staff for the event calendar, and requested from staff to add the
relationship of residential zoning to the monthly report.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:56 P.M.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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