11-10-1998 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in Regular Session on Tuesday,
November 10, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Bob Andrews Conference Room,
1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those present were as follows:
PLA?NN1NG & ZONING COMMISSION CITY STAFF
Steve Simonson
Asst. City Manager
Joyce Briscoe Mary Ybarra
Gary Wallace Planning Secretary
Keith Van Dine
Tony Moreno
Ken Greenwald, Councilman, ex-officio
Members Absent Others Present
Ernie Evans (work related) Joey Evans,
David Richmond (illness) 3024 Greenshire
George Maxfield (family related) Johnny Evans,
3024 Greenshire
Paul Denham,
W.F. Castella & Associates
Tim Pruski,
Continental Homes
Eddie McNew,
Don McCrary & Associates
Ron Alvarado,
Merino Corporation
Frank Bennett,
Dan Castello,
Benevest Subdivision
#1 Call To Order:
Keith Van Dine acting chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
#2 Approval of Minutes: Public Hearing and Regular session of September 22, 1998, and
Regular Session of October 13, 1998. The minutes of the Regular Session of October 27, 1998
were not published.
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Keith Van Dine acting Chairman asked for corrections or additions to the minutes.
Joyce Briscoe moved to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Session of
September 22, 1998, and suggests the minutes of the regular session of October 13, 1998, are
tabled until such time as corrections are made. Tony Moreno seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
#3 Status of Final Plats:
There was none.
#4 BOA Actions:
Joyce Briscoe stated the BOA has not met, so there is no report.
#5 Citizens' Input Other Than Agenda Items:
There was none.
#6 Consider And Make Recommendation: Request from Joey Evans, for a Special
Exception to the Zoning Ordinance for a rear yard setback from 20' to 16' to build home at 3024
Greenshire Drive, Greenshire Subdivision Unit 2.
Steve Simonson stated that the request for the rear yard setback from the required 20' to 16' is
due to the size of the house that will be built on the lot. There are no easements at the rear of the
property, all easements are at the front.
Keith Van Dine asked if this type of house is allowed on this size lot? Keith was advised that
house being built is a custom single story (spread out) home. There is no problem, however it
will require a variance for the encroachment.
With no further discussion, Gary Wallace moved to forward to the Board of Adjustment the
request from Joey Evans for agenda item #6 recommending approval. Joyce Briscoe seconded
the motion that carried unanimously.
#7 Consider And Make Recommendation: Request from Continental Homes of San
Antonio, L.P. for Master Plan Approval of Carolina Crossing Subdivision Units 6,7, & 8.
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Steve Simonson stated that the master plan has been resubmitted. The two options tracts are not
part of the master plan and the extension of Savannah Drive ends at the property line. The master
plan indicates one entrance only into the subdivision. The master plan shows the drainage
channel at lots 16 and 17.
Joyce Briscoe asked if the developer was to pay parkland fees and was advised that parkland fees
will be paid. The subdivision will have a Homeowners Association (HOA); it will be a gated
community. The subdivision will not have a pool, tennis courts etc.
Joyce Briscoe asked if there are future plans for additional parks in the City? Ken Greenwald
stated that plans are to upgrade the parks in the City. Steve Simonson commented that the City is
looking to by extra land for parks.
With no further discussion, Gary Wallace moved to approve the request from Continental Homes
of San Antonio, L.P. for Master Plan Approval of Carolina Crossing Subdivision Units 6,7, & 8.
Tony Moreno seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
#8 Consider And Take Appropriate Action: Request from Don McCrary & Associates
for Site Plan Approval of Sign revision of Benevest Subdivision Tri-County Business &
Industrial Park (PC #389-98}.
Steve Simonson stated that the sign revision is part of the packets as requested by the Planning
and Zoning Commission. The site plan indicates the layout of the buildings, placement of the
berm signs and lighting. These items (site plan of layout, lighting} submitted are typicals of the
proposed complex.
With no further discussion, Joyce Briscoe moved to approve the site Plan Approval of Sign
revision of Benevest Subdivision Tri-County Business & Industrial Park. Gary Wallace seconded
the motion that carried unanimously.
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#9 Consider And Take Appropriate Action: Request from Merino Corporation for Site
Plan Approval of Seatex Car Lot, Tri-County Business Park & Industrial Park (PC #388-98).
Steve Simonson stated that it is a very through site plan, next to the proposed Taco Bell lot. The
plans are not to use the whole lot, only a portion. Site Plan indicates a service bay area, the
handicap parking is shown etc. The second sheet indicates the landscaping layout and the third
sheet indicates the lighting in foot standards. The new site is for a proposed executive armored
car lot.
With no further discussion, Tony Moreno moved to approve the request for agenda item #9.
Gary Wallace seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
#10 Consider And Take Appropriate Action: Request from the City of Schertz to rezone 2
Tracts from GB (General Business) to NS (Neighborhood Services District); Tract 1, is bounded
by Seguin State Bank and the entrance to Forest Ridge Subdivision on FM3009; Tract 2, is
bounded by the entrance to Forest Ridge Subdivision and the C.P.S. Electric Easement on
FM3009. (ZC #19-98).
Steve Simonson stated that metes and bounds for both tracts will be provided before the request
is forwarded to the City Council. The owners of the property (Barshop) will not be pleased they
have marketed the land since 1983. Steve Simonson stated that the City will have to explain why
the request for the rezoning. Steve Simonson explained briefly some of the history of the
Barshop property.
Gary Wallace stated that he feels strongly that the City needs a tree ordinance.
With no further discussion, Tony Moreno moved to recommend the scheduling of public
hearings on agenda item #10. Gary Wallace seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
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#11 General Discussion:
Tony Moreno•
Tony had no comments.
Gary Wallace•
Gary commented that he was working on getting together a tree ordinance. He explained the
concept briefly. He contacted the City of San Antonio and was provided a copy of their tree
ordinance and it is a very good document. He plans to incorporate some of their ideas to come up
with a tree ordinance that can be used by the City of Schertz.
Joyce Briscoe•
Joyce commented that there are four poles going up by the Arroyo Verda Subdivision and was
advised that the poles are to be used for the sign advertising the Subdivision.
Ken Greenwald•
Ken had no comments.
Steve Simonson:
Steve had no comments.
Keith Van Dine•
Keith had no comments.
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#12 Adjournment:
Tony Moreno moved to adjourn the meeting. Gary Wallace seconded the motion. The meeting
adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
ATTEST:
Planning Secretary, City of Schertz
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