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02-27-2001 PLANNING & ZONING MINUTES February 27, 2001 The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in Regular Session on Tuesday February 27, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Bob Andrews Conference Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those present were: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY STAFF David Richmond, Chairman Steve Simonson Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman Asst. City Manager, Keith Van Dine Ron Youngblood, City Planner Tony Moreno Mary Ybarra, Planning & Joyce Briscoe Recording Secretary William Sommers, late arriva17:10 Ken Greenwald, ex-officio COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT Gary Wallace Randall Hoover, Chinese Rest. #1 Call to Order: Chairman Richmond called the meeting of February 27, 2001 to order at 7:00 pm. #2 Approval of Minutes: Minutes of January 23, 2001 and minutes of February 13, 2001. Chairman Richmond stated that he and the Recording Secretary reviewed and corrected the minutes of January 23, 2001. 'The two of us will try to provide a clean copy for the Commission's review, which will eliminate review time at meetings. We have experienced some difficulty with our computers talking to each other, but this can be worked out. Chairman Richmond assured the Commission that the minutes of January 23, 2001 have been reviewed and corrected, and maybe approved at this meeting. However, he asked that the Commission table approval of the February 13, 2001 minutes until the next scheduled meeting. With no further discussion, Keith Van Dine moved to approve the minutes of January 23, 2001 as received this evening. Joyce Briscoe seconded the motion. With a vote being called, the motion was approved. As to the minutes of February 13, 2001, Keith Van Dine moved to table these minutes until the next scheduled meeting. Joyce Briscoe seconded the motion. With a vote being called, the motion was approved. #3 Status Of Final Plats: There were none. #4 BOA Actions: David reported no meeting held to date; however, a meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2001. Ernie Evans will represent the Planning and Zoning Commission at BOA meetings, if available. David added that a permanent representative is needed and asked Commissioners to consider their availability. Joyce Briscoe suggested Commissioners alternating attendance; David commented it might come to that. #5 Citizens' Input Other Than Agenda Items: There were none. #6 Consider and Take Appropriate Action: Request from Hoover Construction Company for site plan approval of a Chinese Restaurant on FM78. Steve Simonson informed the Commission that this is an area that doesn't need to be replatted. The tree mitigation documents are part of the packet, and the plan for the area is a Chinese restaurant. Mr. Simonson added that the dimensions of the property are placed, the plat indicates palm trees to be saved, and items that will be planted. The curved existing brick wall will be removed, handicap parking is placed at the front, and two trees (6") will be planted in approximately 100' of frontage. The sign also is clearly laid out; however, it isn't indicated whether the sign would be lit. The dumpster location is labeled and indicates screening. David Richmond questioned the actual name of the restaurant since the site plan refers to the name three different ways. David stated that the name will have an affect on the proposed sign as it is indicated on the document. Mr. Hoover stated that the name of the restaurant would be the Kowloon Chinese Restaurant. The Commission also indicated other issues to consider such as the misspelling of the City of "Schertz" and "restaurant", site location is not indicated, and tree and greenery schedule is incomplete on the primary document. Ernie Evans inquired whether the sign was lighted, and was advised by Mr. Hoover that he wasn't sure. Mr. Hoover assured the Commission that the sign would comply with the City's requirements and added that the other two restaurant locations have lighted signs. Ernie Evans inquired where were the entrance/exits (driveways) into the facility. Steve Simonson explained that the driveway entrance/exits are not shown because this is an issue that would have to be determined by TXDOT. Steve indicated that the parking as shown is fine; however, as far as the driveway entrance/exit, TXDOT is only going to allow one curb cut on FM 78. Steve also suggested changing the parking angle and entrance/exit off of New Pecan Street. David Richmond suggested that the site plan should be resubmitted at the next meeting and include all changes and recommendations. Issues are: 1. Name of restaurant on sign, 2. proper location map, 3. lighted sign issue, 4. parking lot angle, 5. size of building, 6. type of screening for dumpster, 7. type of landscape and placement (greenery). David Richmond stated that the Commission would like to see all these items on one site plan document only. With no further delay, Joyce Briscoe moved to deny the request from Hoover Construction Company for site plan approval of a Chinese Restaurant on FM78 for the reasons discussed. William Sommers seconded the motion. With a vote being called the motion was approved. #7 General Discussion: Tony Moreno• Tony had no comments. Keith Van Dine- Keith had no comments Joyce Briscoe• Joyce commented that a site plan document should contain all pertinent information as required and that the submittal should be a clean document. The Commission, in her opinion, spent too much time on this one issue. William Sommers• William apologized for being late; he had a flat tire. Ken Greenwald• Ken had no comments. Steve Simonson: Steve asked that a representative be chosen this evening to represent the Planning and Zoning Commission on the Comprehensive Land Plan Steering Committee. Steve stated that an introductory meeting would be held on Monday, March 5, 2001, and at this time he isn't sure what the time commitment would be. He believes it might be quite a bit during certain phases. David Richmond stated that he would volunteer to represent the Planning and Zoning Commission and would make as many meetings as possible. Steve informed the Commission that Ron Youngblood, Planner for the City, would be working with the Planning and Zoning Commission as well as with the Board of Adjustment. He will sit in my position at the meeting of March 27, 2001, and when he and I feel comfortable, I will no longer attend Planning and Zoning meetings. Ernie Evans• Ernie Evans mentioned that transplanting trees is going quite well in the Larry Aiken Development (Jonas Woods on Schertz Parkway). If you haven't driven by the development do so; Mr. Aiken is doing a good job. David Richmond• David asked who is responsible for the fencing along Green Valley Road at the back of the Greenshire Subdivision. Steve Simonson stated that when a fence is on your property line, the fence belongs to the property owner. It's not a City issue. David mentioned that at this time we aren't certain what type of fence will be used on the other side of Green Valley Road (Wynn Brook Subdivision). Steve suggested that this issue could be discussed with Larry Aiken. #14 Adjournment: David adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission ATTEST: z Planning Se ret , City of Schertz