05-26-1998PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened and conducted a Public Hearing on
Tuesday, May 26, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those present were as follows:
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY STAFF
Ernie Evans, Chairman Steve Simonson,
David Richmond, Vice- Chairman Asst. City Manager
Gary Wallace Mary Ybarra,
Tony Moreno Planning Secretary
Joyce Briscoe
Keith Van Dine
Ken Greenwald, Councilman,
ex- officio
Members Absent Others Present
Keith Van Dine (late arrival) Mike Lancaster,
Joyce Briscoe (vacation) Lancaster Development Co.
Sam Bledsoe,
MBC Engineers
Jean Stewart,
1308 Circle Oak
Richard J. Adams,
4305 Spanish Oak
Jay Pearcy,
524 Exchange Ave.
Jim Prestidge,
4317 Spanish Oak
Hal Marsh,
4209 Spanish Oak
Ray Krans,
4313 Shady Oak
Greg San Marco,
Don McCrary & Assoc.
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#1 Call To Order:
Chairman Evans called the Public Hearing meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
#2 Public Hearing: To receive citizen input for a request from the City of Schertz to
rezone two (2) parcels, 5.290 acres and 5.674 acres adjacent to City offices on Schertz Parkway
from R -1 (Single Residential Dwelling District) to PUB (Public Use District).
Chairman Evans explained the procedures to be followed in the public hearing and thanked
everyone for their concerned interest. Chairman Evans stated that pending the outcome of the
meeting this evening, and recommendations to the City Council, the City Council will schedule
their public hearings. He requested that anyone wishing to speak come to the podium.
Chairman Evans asked for staff input.
Steve Simonson stated that in accordance to the City Ordinance, five (5) letters were sent out to
property owners within the 200' of the property. Of the letters sent out, none were received back.
Steve Simonson explained that of the two 5 acre plus tracts the one facing Schertz Parkway will
be where the Fire/EMS buildings will be built. There is an ingress /egress easement that will be
moved to the northern end of the property, also a waterline will be moved before construction
begins.
Chairman Evans at this time opened the floor for citizen comments.
With no comments or questions voiced, Chairman Evans closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m
#3 Public Hearing: To receive citizen input for a request from the City of Schertz to
make changes to the (UDC) Unified Development Code, Ordinance No. 96 -S -28, City of Schertz
by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas providing that at the Unified Development
Code, Ordinance No. 96 -S -28, City of Schertz, Texas be amended by revising Article VI,
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Density and Dimensional Requirements, Section 5, Building Separation (Residential); Article
XI, Platting, Section 31, Sidewalks; Article XVI, Administrative Procedures, Section 5,
Procedures for Zoning Changes, Section 6, Public Hearing - Planning and Zoning Commission,
Section 7, Public Hearing -City Council; and Section 8, Board of Adjustment, Membership and
Appointment; and providing a repealing clause.
Chairman Evans opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Chairman Evans asked for staff input.
Steve Simonson stated that the request is to make changes to the sidewalk issue in the Industrial
areas of the City and the changes in the state law in procedures in notification of public hearings.
Changes in the city's procedures on accessory buildings, in ground pools, and Board of
Adjustments membership and appointment procedures.
Chairman Evans at this time opened the floor for citizen comments. There were none voiced.
#4 Adjournment of Public Hearing:
With no comments or questions voiced, Chairman Evans closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission will convene in a regular session, after the Public
Hearing. The agenda is as follows:
#5 Call to Order:
Ernie Evans called the regular session meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
#6 Approval of Minutes: Public Hearing Session and Regular Session of May 12,
1998.
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Ernie Evans stated that he would like to postpone approving the minutes until the next scheduled
meeting.
David Richmond moved to postpone the approval of the minutes of the Public Hearing and
Regular Session of May 12, 1998, until the next scheduled meeting. Gary Wallace seconded the
motion that carried unanimously.
#7 Status of Final Plats:
There was none.
#8 BOA Actions:
There was no meeting, therefore, no report.
#9 Citizens' Input Other Than Agenda Items:
There were none.
#10 Consider And Make Recommendation: To appoint George Maxfield to the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
Ernie Evans stated that due to Mr. George Maxfield not being present Mr. Evans requested that
item #10 be tabled, until Mr. Maxfield can be present.
Gary Wallace moved to table agenda item #10, until the next scheduled meeting. Tony Moreno
seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
Ernie Evans stated that items #2 and #3 in the Public Hearing agenda need to be added to the
regular meeting agenda to be discussed in the regular session. Mr. Evans requested the agenda be
amended to address these two items.
David Richmond moved to add Public Hearing item #2: request from the City of Schertz to
rezone two (2) parcels, 5.290 acres and 5.674 acres adjacent to City offices on Schertz Parkway
from R -1 (Single Residential Dwelling District) to PUB (Public Use District) and to consider and
make recommendation to the City Council. Tony Moreno seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
#10a. Consider And Make Recommendation: Request from the City of Schertz to rezone 2
Parcels, 5.290 acres and 5.674 acres adjacent to the City Offices on Schertz, Parkway from R-1
(Single Residential Dwelling District) to PUB (Public Use District). (ZC #154 -98).
Steve Simonson reiterated his statement made previously in the Public Hearing session.
Mr. Evans hoped that everyone had taken the time to view the model in the lobby of the
proposed City offices.
Ernie Evans asked for questions or comments from the Commissioners.
Tony Moreno moved to forward the request from the City of Schertz to rezone 2 Parcels, 5.290
acres and 5.674 acres adjacent to the City Offices on Schertz, Parkway from R -1 (Single
Residential Dwelling District) to PUB (Public Use District) to the City Council recommending
approval. Keith Van Dine seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
David Richmond moved to add Public Hearing item #3; request from the City of Schertz to make
changes to the (UDC) Unified Development Code, Ordinance No. 96 -S -28, City of Schertz by
the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas providing that at the Unified Development Code,
Ordinance No. 96 -S -28, City of Schertz, Texas be amended by revising Article VI, Density and
Dimensional Requirements, Section 5, Building Separation (Residential); Article XI, Platting,
Section 31, Sidewalks; Article XVI, Administrative Procedures, Section 5, Procedures for
Zoning Changes, Section 6, Public Hearing- Planning and Zoning Commission, Section 7, Public
Hearing -City Council; and Section 8, Board of Adjustment, Membership and Appointment; and
providing a repealing clause to consider and make recommendation to the City Council, to the
regular agenda. Gary Wallace seconded the motion that carried unanimously:
#10b. Consider and Make Recommendation: Request from the City of Schertz to make
changes to the (UDC) Unified Development Code, Ordinance No. 96 -5 -28, City of Schertz by
the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas providing that at the Unified Development Code,
Ordinance No. 96 -5 -28, City of Schertz, Texas be amended by revising Article VI, Density and
Dimensional Requirements, Section 5, Building Separation (Residential); Article XI, Platting,
Section 31, Sidewalks; Article XVI, Administrative Procedures, Section 5, Procedures for
Zoning Changes, Section 6, Public Hearing- Planning and Zoning Commission, Section 7, Public
Hearing -City Council; and Section 8, Board of Adjustment, Membership and Appointment; and
providing a repealing clause.
Steve Simonson reiterated his statements made previously in the Public Hearing session on this
issue.
Ernie Evans asked how long is the process before final approval by City Council is given on this
issue. The recording secretary (Mary Ybarra) stated that the process would take about a month
depending on the scheduling by the City Secretary.
Ernie Evans stated that the document appeared to cover all the changes discussed previously.
Ernie Evans asked if there were any questions or comments.
Gary Wallace moved to forward the request from the City of Schertz to make changes to the
(UDC) Unified Development Code, Ordinance No. 96 -5 -28, City of Schertz by the City Council
of the City of Schertz, Texas providing that at the Unified Development Code, Ordinance No.
96 -5 -28, City of Schertz, Texas be amended by revising Article VI, Density and Dimensional
Requirements, Section 5, Building Separation (Residential); Article XI, Platting, Section 31,
Sidewalks; Article XVI, Administrative Procedures, Section 5, Procedures for Zoning Changes,
Section 6, Public Hearing- Planning and Zoning Commission, Section 7, Public Hearing -City
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Council; and Section 8, Board of Adjustment, Membership and Appointment; providing a
repealing clause, to the City Council recommending approval. Tony Moreno seconded the
motion that carried unanimously.
#11 Consider And Take Appropriate Action: Request from Performance Products, Inc.,
524 Exchange Ave. for a Special Exception to the Zoning Ordinance to add an additional 20.9'
driveway curb cut to his property. (BOA #107 -98).
Steve Simonson stated this request is to open the entire width of the property for a driveway
except for the blocked area drawn on the diagram. Steve Simonson added that this is a
commercial driveway that allows a maximum of 24'.
Ernie Evans asked what is the justification for the driveway?
Mr. Peary stated that the request is not be for the entire length of the property. There is a 4'
section in the middle where the waterline goes into the property, according to the Public Works
Dept. Because the waterline is about 10' deep into the street it would be expensive to tap into the
waterline. The Public Water Dept. requested that we leave the center section of the curbing and
our plan is to place a planter in that section. This would allow for an "in" and "out" driveway.
Mr. Peary added that now vehicles have to back "in" and "out" into traffic. There is quite a lot of
traffic from the Metro Ambulance, which is west of the property and Schertz Bank drive - through
egresses onto Exchange Ave.
Ernie Evans asked about the 7' section, is that the existing curb cut to the property. Mr. Pearcy
stated that there is a utility pole in that section. There is an existing 27.9' of driveway and they
are proposing a 20.9' driveway excluding the 4' section.
Ernie Evans clarified that the request is not for the entire length of the property but for an
additional 20.9' on the west side of the property. Ernie Evans asked if the request conforms to
the surrounding businesses in the area. Steve Simonson replied, yes.
Gary Wallace moved to forward the request from Performance Products, Inc., 524 Exchange
Ave. for a Special Exception to the Zoning Ordinance to add an additional 20.9' driveway curb
cut to his property to the BOA recommending approval. Keith Van Dine seconded the motion
that carried as follows:
Ayes: David Richmond, Keith Van Dine, Tony Moreno and Gary Wallace.
Opposed: Ernie Evans.
Motion carried.
#12 Consider And Take Appropriate Action: Request from Continental Homes of San
Antonio, L.P. for Final Plat Approval of Carolina Crossing Subdivision Unit 4. (PC #362 -98)
Steve Simonson stated that the request is for final plat approval. In the preliminary plat request
the question of the road coming out onto Schertz Parkway was addressed. City staff researched
the minutes of the meeting where the road onto Schertz Parkway was on the master plan and that
was approved as an exit only. Copies are included as part of your packets. There are no islands
shown and the plan also shows where the gate is located. Mr. Denham is present and has copies
of the plat blue lines to show the "exit only" road.
Mr. Denham stated that the "egress only" road is shown on the blue lines.
Tony Moreno asked if the gate goes across both lanes of the road and how is it activated. Mr.
Denham stated the gate goes across both lanes and it is activated in the pavement sensors as cars
drive up.
Ernie Evans asked if the notes stated that the road would be used for an egress only and for the
entrance of emergency vehicles only. Mr_ Denham stated that the plat shows the street as an
egress gate. Ernie Evans stated the plat also should indicate a "do not enter" sign at the gate.
Ernie Evans asked if the gate was the full length across both lanes of the street. Mr. Denham
replied yes.
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Tony Moreno asked how far does the fence set from the road (i.e. the gate and fence intersect).
Mr. Denham stated the fence actually matches the masonry wall and disappears behind it. Mr.
Denham stated there would be no way anyone could drive around the fence.
Ernie Evans asked what entry method is proposed for emergency vehicles? Mr. Denham stated
that a keypad on the exterior of the fence will be used. A key will be used to activate the gate for
emergency purposes.
Ernie Evans stated his concern with regard to the use of a keypad. Are we defeating the purpose
of the rules and making a secondary entry/exit to the subdivision? Mr. Denham stated that it is
not a typical keypad. It's designed to be used with a special key used by emergency vehicles
only. It's not an accessible pad that anyone can use.
Ernie Evans stated that he is concerned with the whole concept, not having notes placed
indicating an "egress only" and other items discussed.
Gary Wallace moved to approve the request from Continental Homes of San Antonio, L.P. for
Final Plat Approval of Carolina Crossing Subdivision Unit 4. David Richmond seconded the
motion that carried as follows:
Ayes: Keith Van Dine, Tony Moreno, Gary Wallace and David Richmond
Opposed: Ernie Evans
#13 Consider And Take Appropriate Action: Request from Johnson- Dempsey &
Associates, Inc. for Site Plan Approval of G.V.E.C. - Office /Warehouse Complex. (PC #368 -98).
Steve Simonson stated that a letter explaining the portable building and the location of the tower
is part of the Commissioners packets. The landscape development plan appears on the second
sheet there is also an explanation on the use of Richmond Street to Curtiss Street and the back of
the warehouse area.
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Gary Wallace asked if the letter is adequate for the City of keep track of the tower information.
Steve Simonson replied yes. GVEC will still need to provide relocation information and stay
within the city's tower ordinance.
Ernie Evans stated that the letter provided from GVEC has addressed all of the Commissioners'
concerns.
David Richmond asked that if over time delivery's change along the streets in the area will it
become necessary for G.V.E.C. to come back to the city to request approval. Steve Simonson
stated yes, and G.V.E.C. has been informed of that requirement.
Keith Van Dine moved to approve the request from Johnson - Dempsey & Associates, Inc. for
Site Plan Approval of G.V.E.C. - Office/Warehouse Complex. Gary Wallace seconded the
motion that carried unanimously.
#14 Consider And Take Appropriate Action: Request from Lancaster Development
Company for Master Plan Approval of Arroyo Verda Subdivision. (PC #374 -98).
Steve Simonson stated that the Master Plan shows the unit layouts of the subdivision located off
of FM 3009 next to Oak Forest Subdivision. The area is R -1 and R -2 development. Steve added
that the plan shows the street usage, islands and identifies the major trees that will be affected by
the streets and utility easements.
Ernie Evans asked for a clarification to recreation areas shown on the plat. Steve Simonson
stated the wording will be corrected to read "greenbelt area ". Ernie asked if in Unit 1, lot 5 is the
acreage correct for the totality of the development. Steve Simonson replied yes, it's one acre per
every 133 lots. It is almost an acre. There are a total of 108 lots, not 133 lots thus making the
percentage pretty close.
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Ernie Evans asked what is proposed for the undeveloped area along FM 3009. Mr. Lancaster
stated that Mr. Harborth is retaining the corner property on FM 3009 and Green Valley Rd. and
the northwestern corner and he doesn't know what the plans are for the area.
Relating to the plat, Ernie Evans stated that all of Unit 1 is in Block 1. Generally, the lots are
split in different blocks. Sam Bledsoe stated that the whole development is in Block 1.
Gary Wallace asked if there was a reason for omitting the acceleration/deceleration issue. Sam
Bledsoe stated that plans are coordinated with the State due to FM 3009 being a State Highway
and they do not have an answer on this issue at this time.
Steve Simonson stated that the State overrides the city ordinance in the acceleration/deceleration
issue. The State will have to give the permits.
Ernie Evans asked if the State has provided the documentation regarding this issue. Sam Bledsoe
stated that the standard permit is obtained and copies of plat and construction plans are submitted
and the State responses with certain conditions. Sam Bledsoe added that a response date is not
known.
David Richmond asked if the City can request the acceleration/deceleration lanes for these
proposed subdivisions from the State? Steve Simonson stated that the City has requested the
acceleration/deceleration lanes, but the City has been overridden by the State on different
occasions. The City hasn't made anymore requests from the State on this issue.
David Richmond stated that he feels that the City needs to make the request from the State
despite them turning the City down. If the City doesn't ask, the City will never know the reasons.
Ernie Evans asked how soon can a letter be submitted to the State in regard to this issue and what
will be the response time? Sam Bledsoe stated that it will take a couple weeks for the letter to be
sent. Response time is a couple of months.
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Ernie Evans asked how soon can the City prepare its letter to the State. Steve Simonson
responded that a letter will be sent to the State concerning the issue of acceleration/deceleration.
He also added that if the State does approve anything it will probably be a deceleration lane.
Mr. Lancaster stated that the width of the road will allow for both acceleration/deceleration
lanes.
Gary Wallace moved to disapprove the request from Lancaster Development Company for
Master Plan Approval of Arroyo Verda Subdivision due to improper labeling of the greenbelt
area and failure to include acceleration/deceleration information. David Richmond seconded the
motion that carries as follows:
Ayes: David Richmond, Ernie Evans, Gary Wallace, and Tony Moreno.
Opposed: Keith Van Dine
Motion carried.
#15 Consider And Take Appropriate Action: Request from Lancaster Development
Company for Preliminary Plat Approval of Arroyo Verde Subdivision. (PC #374 -98).
Steve Simonson stated that the request is for Unit 1 as shown on the Master Plan. As previously
discussed the common areas, and who is responsible, island, recreation areas and what will go
into the areas labeled, needs to be addressed. No flood plain statement is shown, evaluations are
not shown. A FEMA map revision has been requested for the flood plain area.
David Richmond asked if it is appropriate to discuss these changes due to the Master Plan not
being approved. Steve Simonson stated that it is up to the Commission. These are minor changes
but since the Master Plan was disapproved the Commission will have to make that decision.
Ernie Evans stated that the request can be tabled or the Preliminary plat can include the changes
and can come back as a Preliminary /Final plat.
Ernie Evans stated that there are several issues for consideration the letter on the traffic study and
the sidewalk issue.
Ernie Evans asked if the Commissioners would like to continue in discussion. Mr. Lancaster
stated he would like for the Commission to discuss any changes to the plat so there wouldn't be
further delays.
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Ernie Evans stated the sidewalk variance will have to go before City Council. The Commission
will make their recommendation and forward the request. The side walk issue would be a
separate agenda item and will be treated as such.
Ernie Evans reiterated the changes as previously discussed by Steve Simonson. The flood plain
information, greenbelt information, and the responsibility of common areas.
Ernie Evans stated that the traffic analysis provided shows one peak time, generally there are two
peak times during the course of day. Sam Bledsoe stated that is true. The peak time that will be
higher will be when residents are coming home. The traffic study is about a year old and is the
most recent available. The counts on FM 3009 are 15,000 /day and on FM 78 14,000 /day. In a 24
hour peak day the traffic study shows 10 /trips per lot or a count of 1,100 /trips, these figures are
the most recent.
Ernie Evans stated that the next item for discussion is the sidewalk issue. Gary Wallace stated
that this should be a separate agenda item as it is a variance request.
Tony Moreno stated that the Commission will handle the sidewalk issue, and recommend
approval or disapproval to the City Council.
Ernie Evans asked why the request for the sidewalk issue. Mr. Lancaster stated that they propose
not to build a sidewalk in that portion of the greenbelt area. There will not be any recreational
facilities in the area and it's a treed area. It will also require fill dirt to build the area up and the
removal of trees for the sidewalk. There are plans for a monument sign at the entry of the
subdivision.
David Richmond stated that his concern is the preservation of trees. Mr_ Lancaster stated that
everything possible will be done to preserve trees. Six to twelve trees will have to be taken out
for a sidewalk.
Steve Simonson stated that the item is a requirement in the city's UDC. The Commission will
forward their recommendation to City Council and City Council would make the final decision.
Steve Simonson mentioned that the bridge in the Greenshire Subdivision with sidewalks on both
sides. Mr. Lancaster stated that this method would be quite an expensive and he doesn't like the
idea of hanging concrete up in the air.
Ernie Evans asked that if a tree survey was done? Mr. Lancaster stated that all the substantial
trees were sited and everything was done to preserve trees. Easements, right -of -ways, drainage
areas were moved around to protect the trees.
Gary Wallace asked that if the Commission is considering the sidewalk variance as part of the
preliminary plat or is it two separate issues. Ernie Evans stated that it depends if the Commission
wants the variance to be considered for recommendation then the issue needs to be separated in
order for it to be processed.
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Gary Wallace asked if the sidewalk is subject to flooding in case of high rains. Mr. Lancaster
stated he did not believe so.
Steve Simonson stated that these issues will be reviewed in the construction plans and approved
by Public Works and City Engineers.
Ernie Evans stated that the Commission will act on the sidewalk issue first.
Gary Wallace moved to forward the variance request from Lancaster Development Company to
allow a sidewalk only on the westside of Arroyo Verde Dr. between the proposed recreational
area and proposed entrance to the City Council recommending approval. Tony Moreno seconded
the motion that carried as follows:
Ayes: Tony Moreno and Gary Wallace.
Opposed: David Richmond, Keith Van Dine and Ernie Evans.
Motion failed.
David Richmond stated that he thinks the variance should go forward to the City Council and let
City Council take action on this issue.
David Richmond moved that the Commission forward the request from Lancaster Development
Company to allow sidewalk only on the westside of Arroyo Verde Dr. between the proposed
recreational area and proposed entrance to the City Council recommending disapproval. Tony
Moreno seconded the motion that carried as follows:
Ayes: Ernie Evans, David Richmond, Keith Van Dine, and Tony Moreno
Opposed: Gary Wallace.
Motion carried.
Ernie Evans asked the Commission if there were any questions on the plai.
Mr. Lancaster asked if the Commission could give preliminary plat approval because the changes
are minor and he could continue and not lose more time and stay on track.
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Ernie Evans stated that the plat will not be approved without the flood plan statement and the
plat will not be finalized. The plat has two issues that need to be addressed, the flood plain issue
and the FEMA issue.
Sam Bledsoe stated that a FEMA study has been done and will be given to City staff for review.
The letter to FEMA will take several months to get a response, but it will clear the city
requirements by then.
David Richmond stated that in Greenshire Unit 7, the Commission approved construction, but
would not allow construction on the lots affected in the study until 'a letter from FEMA was
received. Steve Simonson stated that the statement is true and would be reviewed by the City
Engineer and a note of map revision will be placed on the plat.
David Richmond stated that the changes to the Master Plan and preliminary plat are minor
changes, easily changed, it would not prevent Mr. Lancaster from coming back to this
Commission with the Master Plan and a preliminary/final plat at the same meeting which will
help in cutting the time.
David Richmond moved to disapprove the request from Lancaster Development Company for
Preliminary Plat Approval of Arroyo Verde Subdivision for reasons stated in discussion. Keith
Van Dine seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
#16 Consider And Take Appropriate Action: Request from Don McCrary & Associates
for Oak Trail Investments for Master Plan Approval of Oak Trail Subdivision. (PC #367 -98)
Steve Simonson stated that the Master Plan has been resubmitted with corrections and in addition
a traffic impact analysis is provided for the entire subdivision. The information from Ford
Engineering is provided. The amount of traffic and delays are of some concern.
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Gary Wallace asked if the developer is aware of the letter from Ford Engineering. Steve
Simonson stated that the letter was faxed to the City before the meeting and the developer has
not seen it.
Ernie Evans stated that the existing traffic in not addressed in the traffic impact analysis
provided.
Gary Wallace stated the city engineer highlights the problems the citizens had, "that the street
would not handle the traffic ". The developer ignoring the existing subdivision traffic, which
voids their traffic analysis ". David Richmond agreed.
Greg San Marco stated that he questions the statement in regard to the street passage that creates
"long delays ". This not an excessive number of lots. The Traffic Impact Analyis was per ITE
recommendation and standard, which is a V4 mile outside the limits of the subdivision. Greg
added that they are within the limits of peak hours of 69 -79 cars. The subdivision is not any
different to the surrounding subdivisions.
Gary Wallace stated that he did not realize that the subdivision was developed when it was in the
County before it was annexed and the area has had changes since the time the Master Plan was
approved. The Ford engineering study reflects his concern that the subdivision is dumping a lot
of traffic onto a street that is too narrow to handle the traffic. Has any consideration been made
or is it just numbers.
Greg San Marco stated that they are following the subdivision ordinance and the land has been
previously Master Planned and the zoning is R -1 and R -2. We are meeting the zoning
requirements and the densities are R -1 and R -2, the lot sizes are 170' in depth. Providing future
extension to Wiederstein Road. We are following the requirements. Gary Wallace stated except
in the width of the streets.
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Ernie Evans asked if the Commission will be able to get clarification on the Traffic Impact
Analysis from the City Engineer on several issues addressed in the letter provided by Ford
Engineering?
Steve Simonson stated that if Mr. Ford, the City Engineer feels they are not qualified to answer
these issues, then he will contact a traffic engineer outside the City to help answer concerns.
Ernie Evans stated that the numbers of seconds (delay of cars) indicated in the letter provided
from the City Engineer cause him concerns.
Greg San Marco stated that they would put in a self - imposed 20% increase over ITE
recommendations. Ernie Evans so noted the statement.
Ernie Evans stated that he feels the Commission needs clarification from the City Engineer
concerning these issues. Even the letter provided leaves certain items in question -for one the
street capacity ratio.
Gary Wallace asked how long will it take for a response from the City Engineer? Steve
Simonson stated that he assumes by next the meeting.
David Richmond moved to table the request Don McCrary & Associates for Oak Trail
Investments for Master Plan Approval of Oak Trail Subdivision until clarification from City
Engineer or other City assistance on the Traffic Impact Analysis. Tony Moreno seconded the
motion that carried unanimously.
#17 Consider And Take Appropriate Action: Request from Don McCrary & Associates
for Oak Trail Investments for Preliminary Plat Approval of Oak Trail Subdivision. (PC #371 -98)
Ernie Evans asked if the Commissioners wanted to discuss the agenda item since the Master Plan
was tabled.
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Keith Van Dine moved to table the request from Don McCrary & Associates for Oak Trail
Investments for Preliminary Plat Approval of Oak Trail Subdivision until clarification is received
on agenda item #16 (Master Plan). David Richmond seconded the motion that carried as follows:
Ayes: Ernie Evans, David Richmond, Tony Moreno, and Keith Van Dine
Opposed: Gary Wallace.
Greg San Marco asked if the Commission will give him the same consideration given to Mr.
Lancaster and discuss any changes to the plat. Ernie Evans stated that the corrections requested
by the Commission are on the plat. There is no need for any further discussion.
#18 General Discussion:
Tony Moreno:
Tony had no comments.
Keith Van Dine:
Gary Wallace:
Gary had no comments.
David Richmond:
David had no comments
Ken Greenwald:
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Ken had no comments.
Steve Simonson:
Steve had no comments.
Ernie Evans:
Ernie advised the Commission that he would not be available for the scheduled meeting of June
9, 1998. David Richmond will chair the meeting.
#9 Adjournment:
David Richmond moved to adjourn the meeting. Gary Wallace seconded the motion. The
meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
Planning Secretary, City of Schertz
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission