05-24-2006PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
May 24, 2006
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on May 24, 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
Roberta Tutschke
Gary Wallace
Tony Wilenchik, City Council Liaison
William Sommers
Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman
CITY STAFF
Leonard Truitt, Interim Plamiing Director
Misty Nichols, Plamling Technician
Jonette Ellis, Planner 1
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Kevin Grant
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
OTHERS PRESENT
Pete McNamee, 3817 Overlook Dr., Cibolo 78108
Valerie Haeke, 3624 Elm Court, Cibolo 78108
Robert Brockman, 1001 Elbel Road, Schertz 78154
Sam Bledsoe, CEC Engineers
Todd Burek, 115 E. Travis St. SA. TX. 78205
Pete Mac Namee
Deborah Bell, Northcliffe HOA
Don Baley, Overlook Dr. Cibolo, 78108
Mr. Whitney, Fox Run, Cibolo, 78108
Charles Forbes, 2111 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI
Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
2. Citizen Comments
Mr. Brockman informed the Commissioners that the sun sets and glares through the Council Chambers into the
Commissioners eyes.
3. CONSENT AGENDA:
There were no items on the consent Agenda.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. SUP2006-002
Hold a public hearing and consider and act upon a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a single
family residential home to be located in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ). The
24.128± acre tract is situated in the Stacey B. Lewis Survey No. 317, Abstract No. 433, County Block
5068, Bexar County, Schertz, Texas. The property is located at 11060 Ware Seguin Road. The
property is zoned Residential/Agricultural (R-A).
Applicant: Frederick and Patti Steward
Ms. Ellis reviewed staff comments, attached herewith and made part of these minutes, which include a
recommendation of approval.
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Eight notices were sent and there were no responses returned.
There was no one to speak on the agenda item. Chairman Richmond closed the public hearing.
Following review and discussion Mr. Wallace moved to forward a reconunendation of approval to City Council
for this item; Mr. Sommers seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
B. ZC2006-004
Hold a public hearing and consider and act upon a request to rezone 5.13± acres from Pre-
Development (PD) to Apartment/Multi-Family Dwelling District (R-4). The tract is situated out of
the Rafael Garza Survey No. 98, Guadalupe County, Schertz, Texas. The property is generally
located at the southwest corner of Country Club Blvd. and Portage Lane.
Applicant: Robert D. Wieder
Ms. Ellis reviewed staff comments, attached herewith and made part of these minutes, which include a
recommendation of disapproval.
Thirty-four notices were sent. The Planning and Zoning Department received twelve reply letters in opposition
and zero letters on favor of the request.
Surrounding property owners and citizens voiced their opinion in opposition of the request. The applicants
proposed their development to the Commissioners explained their theory to why this is the best use for the
property.
Chairman Riclunond closed the public hearing.
Following review and discussion Mr. Sommers moved to forward a recommendation of disapproval to City
Council for this item; Mr. Van Dine seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
C. ZC2005-016
Hold a public hearing and consider and act upon amending the City of Schertz Unified Development
Code, Article III (Zoning Districts), Article IV (Permissible Uses) and Article VI (Density and
Dimensional Requirements). Applicant: City of Schertz.
Ms. Ellis reviewed staff comments, attached herewith and made part of these minutes, which include a
recommendation of approval.
Citizens and property owners approached the Commissioners with their questions and concerns.
Chairman Richmond closed the public hearing.
Following review and discussion Mr. Sommers moved to table a recommendation to City Council until the next
meeting; Mr. Van Dine seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL DISCUSSION
There were not items for individual consideration.
6. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
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A. City Council
Mr. Wilenchik stated that he had to leave early he had another meeting at 8:00 p.m. to attend.
B. Director's Report
Mr. Truitt stated that there was nothing to announce at this time.
C. Planning Commissioner Comments
Mr. Sommers: Stated that the Board of Adjustment disapproved Washington Mutual Bank for an additional
sign on the Drive through on the building.
Mr. Van Dine: Stated that he noticed that there were three Schertz vehicles on Ware Seguin Road the other day
and asked Mr. Truitt what the city was working on. Mr. Truitt stated that he would look into the matter.
Mr. Richmond: Stated he understands that the Board of Adjustment has new powers and their consistency is
most important.
He also mentioned that Arroyo Verde has issues with the islands on the right-of--way. City Councils discussed
the options of removing the islands or add signage.
7.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8: 27 p.m.
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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