09-26-1995 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public
hearing on Tuesday, September 26, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Municipal Complex Conference Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz,
Texas. Those present were as follows:
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY STAFF
PIA JARMAN, CHAIRWOMAN STEVE SIMONSON,
DAVID RICHMOND, VICE-CHAIRMAN ASST. CITY MANAGER
MERWIN WILLMAN, SECRETARY DENISE GRANGER,
TONY MORENO PLANNING SECRETARY
KEITH VAN DINE
ERNIE EVANS
KEN GREENWALD, COUNCILMAN
MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT
BOB ANDREWS (Medical) Don McCrary, McCrary and
Associates
James Brannon, County
Commissioner
Sam Bledsoe, MBC
Engineers
Roger Nichols,
120 Webster
Richard Dubin,
117 Webster
Donald Young,
116 Webster
Dave Jackson,
124 Webster
~1 CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Pia Jarman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Pia
Jarman explained the procedures to be followed at the public
hearing and thanked everyone for their concerned interest. The
City Council public hearing on this item will be held October 3,
1995.
~2 PUBLIC HEARING: To Receive Citizen Input on a Reguest
from James Sagebiel, Guadalupe County
Court House Annex Offices to rezone
approximately five (5) Acres on Elbel
Road from R-1 (Single Family Dwelling
District) to Public Use District.
(ZC #123)
Steve Simonson advised there were 19 letters sent out to the
appropriate land owners within 200' according to the ordinance.
There were two (2) letters returned in favor of the rezoning.
James Brannon County Commissioner advised they are hoping to build
a building approximately between 5,000 and 8,000 square feet. The
building will contain the tax office, juvenile probation, JP set up
for Judge Slaughter, adult probation offices, and public meeting
area. There are plans to put the parking in the flood plain area.
Roger Nichols 120 Webster, explained he lives on Webster which is
adjacent to the property in question. Mr. Nichols asked for
clarification on precisely were the location of the building and
the parking lot will be, and about the large lot in proportion,
adjacent to the drainage ditch.
Steve Simonson advised the property will parallel the drainage
ditch straight back to the back of the homes on Webster and back
out to Elbel Road.
James Brannon explained the County's proposed plan is to rezone 5
acres of the 375.49 from the back side of the drainage ditch. When
the 100 year flood plan is surveyed out, about 50~ of the property
is in the flood plain. You are able to build in that type of area
but the buildings would need to be raised. The intent of the
County is to build the parking lot in the flood plain area which is
authorized. The entrance would be off Elbel Road with about a 30'
driveway. The intent is to route the traffic along the back side
of the building with the main parking in the flood plain and around
the front and sides of the building.
Roger Nichols asked how much acreage there is between the proposed
lot and FM 3009. James Brannon advised about 4.45 acres. The
question is if a good chunk of the property is taken, which of
course is the cheaper chunk the property along FM 3009 and the
corner with a more significant value, with it being a smaller
portion will be left. With the probable value of the property it
does seem to be feasible that someone would want the property kept
R-l. Is it the intent of the Commission in a month or a year to
want the property rezoned and now we have commercial development
that will cause trash in our back yards, noise from the traffic and
parking. "If the remaining property on FM 3009 is kept R-1 then a
developer could come in and develop a small subdivision but with
only about 4 acres that is very doubtful. At that time a developer
is going to come before the Commission and want the zoning changed
to commercial, then we are going to have Pat Booker Road in our
back yard. This is my concern as well as many of my neighbors."
Chairwoman Jarman advised that this also is a concern of the
Commission tht FM 3009 not ever look like Pat Booker Road.
David Jackson, 124 Webster, mentioned that the neighbors have all
discussed this situation and are not coming to the meeting without
any knowledge. They recognize no one has developed in the area on
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FM 3009 because of the expense of the property. "We all feel Mr.
Brannon's plan is reasonable and wish the County would purchase the
whole corner." Mr. Jackson stated he personally, as one of the
affected property owners, feels this is the least intrusive and
probably the best use for this property and would like to see a
commitment by the Planning and Zoning Commission to try and hold
the zoning to something non intrusive because it is R-1 zoning. We
know it will change but we would like the Planning and Zoning
Commission to at least think in the future, if it is going to be
commercial, to at least limit the commerciality of the property to
a nonintrusive type of development. "We would like a commitment
from the Commission that they would do their best to do this and we
would support the County having their offices on this side of the
County which is needed."
Roger Nichols asked if there is anything that may be coming in that
addresses the use of the 4 acres on FM 3009. Also, if it is the
intent of the Commission to recommend to City Council that that
portion of the property not being bought by the County stay zoned
R-1.
Steve Simonson advised that at this time there have been no
inquires about the piece of property on the corner.
Pia Jarman stated that the Commission can only address the issue
that has been brought before the Commission by the County which is
the rezoning of the 5 acres. It is indeed a concern and the desire
of the Commission that the residential areas stay residential and
development be non intrusive.
Richard Dublin, 117 Webster, mentioned he expresses the same
feeling as the preceding gentlemen. The question he has, was the
statement that the level of the foundation of the building will be
raised and by how much?
James Brannon advised about 3' to go with the current land area on
the downward side and almost level with the upward side. Until the
engineers have surveyed the property it is hard to tell. It may be
a little higher than Elbel Road. The entrance to the County
Offices will be off Elbel Road. The reason for wanting this
property is the location and also the offices had to be within
Precinct 3 line by state law. The County has looked at all the
property that was available in the area but most of the property
cost too much.
Steve Simonson mentioned that the site plan would still need to be
brought before the Commission which at that time will be reviewed
on how the building, landscaping and how the parking will be laid
out. The request tonight is for the rezoning of the property.
Donald Young, 116 Webster, questioned if the easement (ROW) behind
the fence behind the houses on Webster will continue to be
maintained.
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Steve Simonson advised you can not build on any utility easements
and yes, it will still be maintained.
There being no other questions or discussion, the Public Hearing on
the rezoning for the Guadalupe County Annex Offices was closed.
#3 ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Chairwoman Pia Jarman adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m.
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a regular
session, after the public hearing.
#4 CALL TO ORDER:
Chairwoman Pia Jarman called the September 26, 1995 regular meeting
to order at 7:24 p.m.
#5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Session for September 12, 1995.
Denise Granger advised on page 2, second to the last line the word
need will need to be deleted.
Mervin Willman moved to approve the September 12, 1995 Regular
Session Minutes as amended. Keith Van Dine seconded the motion,
which carried with a unanimous vote.
#6 CITIZENS: INPUT OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
#7 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Request from James
Sagebiel, Guadalupe County Court House Annex
Offices to rezone approximately five (5) Acres
on Elbel Road from R-1 (Single Family Dwelling
District) to Public Use District. (ZC #123)
Steve Simonson advised a correction to the minutes of the Public
Hearing. There were four (4) letters returned at the Public
Hearing making the total returned six (6). With the letters
returned this evening two (2) were in favor and two (2) were
opposed. The overall count on the 19 letters sent: six (6)
returned, four (4) in favor and two (2) opposed.
Steve Simonson mentioned one of the opposed was worried about the
easement (ROW) not being maintained. The other opposed was worried
about the four (4) acres that is being left as R-1.
Mervin Willman commented that there was a comment that they would
like the Commission to make a commitment on the four (4) acres.
The Commission can not make this type of commitment.
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Pia Jarman mentioned that the Commission did not make a commitment
as such, it was stated that the Commission is very vigilant on not
turning it into a Pat Booker Road.
Keith Van Dine asked if the property becomes County property, with
them advising what they will be putting on the property, if they
are not going to be using the whole five (5) acres can they use the
property for something else?
Steve Simonson stated it is his understanding from the preliminary
talks most of the property is going to be parking with an area
being left for the expansion of the building. They will not be
putting in a road equipment maintenance area. This will be a
municipal building. When the site plan comes in if there is any
questions on what the land will be used for in the future it will
be checked into.
Mervin Willman moved to recommend to City Council that five (5)
acres of land located on Elbel Road be rezoned from R-1 (Single
Family Dwelling District) to PU (Public Use). Keith Van Dine
seconded the motion which, carried with a unanimous vote.
#8 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Request from Sam
Bledsoe, MBC Engineers, for Final Plat Approval
for Greenshire Unit 6. (PC #233-95)
Steve Simonson stated that they have paid the park land fees this
evening. The 50' building set back along FM 3009 for lots 13 - 16,
the 1' non access easement along Woodland Oaks Drive, the request
for the side yard minimum of the 15' between buildings has also
been corrected. The only correction left is the flood plain
information to July 17, 1995 and the letter C to D. The
preliminary plat has been approved with the requested corrections
on the final plat
Mervin Willman asked if they would need a variance for the
cul-de-sac as it looks to be over 500' on Birchwood Circle. Steve
Simonson stated it is a 50' radius and 100' width which is required
in the subdivision ordinance. There are 23 large lots with the
cul-de-sac being close to the 500'.
Tony Moreno mentioned without a scale it does not appear to be over
500'.
Steve Simonson commented there will be a brick wall on FM 3009 from
the end of their property line to the drainage ditch. This is a
requirement that has been made with the developer in the master
plan. The developer has taken the wall past what was required.
There also will be one on Woodland Oaks Drive. The developer has
done a very timely and creditable job from a staff point of view.
Ernie Evans mentioned the unplatted area which is also the drainage
area will still be maintained by the homeowners association. Steve
Simonson stated it still needs to be formally turned over but the
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homeowners association will be responsible for that area. In the
former minutes there was an agreement for them to maintain that
property. Because they were turning over about 32 acres of green
space to the homeowners association they were allowed half price on
their fee per lot in the park dedication fees.
Mervin Willman asked if all of the drainage area would be turned
into a park, if so wouldn't it need to be shown as common area on
the plat? Steve Simonson advised it is up to the homeowners
association, if the whole area will be a park. At some time it
will need to be shown as common area before the subdivision is
finished. When this area was originally platted the roads were the
only thing platted (Woodland Oaks Drive and Greenshire Drive).
Greenshire Oaks was platted separately by itself. The flood plain
was what needed to be really defined. On the last plat that comes
before the Commission the area will have to be shown as common
area.
David Richmond asked Mr. Bledsoe if the intent is to leave the 50'
set back on FM 3009 as it exists today, "natural" to the building
set back line. Mr. Bledsoe advised that the wall will be in
someone's back yard. The houses will not be able to encroach into
the 50' setback. The actual wall on FM 3009 is in the ROW line.
David Richmond believed the intent of earlier discussions was to
have a buffer off FM 3009 to insure the 50' set back that is
strictly to be left natural. Sam Bledsoe advised that the lots are
extra deep with the intent of the 50' setback as a buffer. Sam
Bledsoe mentioned that also all of the utilities will be in the
front yard.
Steve Simonson advised that the wall was put in lieu of the 20'
green belt. The purpose was so it cannot be looked into peoples
homes from the road.
Ernie Evans asked for clarification that the common area on the
final plat be noted that the homeowners association will be liable
for the area. Steve Simonson agreed that the final plat of the
subdivision will need to have all that information mentioned on it
to be able to be approved.
Mervin Willman moved to approve the final plat from Sam Bledsoe,
MBC Engineers, for Greenshire Unit 6 contingent upon the flood
plain statement date and panel number being corrected. Keith Van
Dine seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous vote.
~9 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Request from Don
McCrary, McCrary & Associates for Arby's
Subdivision. (PC #249-95)
A. Site Plan Approval
B. Preliminary and Final
Plat Approval
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Steve Simonson requested that A and B be reversed as the plat has
to be approved before a site plan can be approved. The Commission
agreed for the change.
B. Preliminary and Final Plat Approval:
Merwin Willman questioned the 30' access easement being shown
within this lot 10, block 2. Steve Simonson advised that is where
it should be as it is an easement, not a ROW.
Steve Simonson commented that Don McCrary representing Arby's is
present for any questions the Commission may have. The owner of
the property, Zemex International has been in contact. The road
will be built as a private road. This is the reason it has been
stated on plats as an easement instead of ROW. A ROW connotes that
it is city property, easement connotes it is private and they must
maintain it. This is a private agreement between all of the
businesses and land owner in the area to build what amounts to a
private road between the businesses. The reason for this is the
developer, Zemex, is getting each person involved to help defray
the cost buy putting in money per square foot of their property
along the easement.
Merwin Willman asked if the easement would be included in other
future lots. Steve Simonson advised to be able to get to other
businesses that will be developing in the area access to the
private road will need to be extended.
Steve Simonson mentioned the flood plain statement, and the front
building set back on FM 3009 should be 15'not 25' and will need to
be corrected on the final plat. He explained the discrepancy:
"When I came to work here, there were no set backs for the general
business area anywhere. At the time when I was asked about the
setbacks I stated 25'which is for residential." The reason it has
come up is because Arby's has a very narrow lot and the parking was
going to be a problem with handicap parking. Along FM 3009 the
plat will read 15' building set back on Triton, it will not be a
problem.
David Richmond asked if the front building set back for the
businesses would need to be an issue that should be addressed now
or will the new UDC take care of it? Steve Simonson advised in the
new UDC it will be taken care of.
David Richmond asked about the location map on the left corner of
the site plan being different from that on the plat. Steve
Simonson explained the plat is showing the location map correctly,
the location map on the site plan will need to be corrected.
Pia Jarman reiterated what needs to be corrected are the front
building setback, the flood plain information, and the location map
on the site plan.
Ernie Evans asked about CPS of San Antonio servicing the area.
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Steve Simonson advised CPS services all of IH 35 which is a
standard statement that CPS requires on all plats that have service
areas that they service. The CPS service area is from Wiederstein
Road and above, below is GVEC service.
Ernie Evans moved to approve the preliminary and final plat from
Don McCrary, McCrary & Associates for Arby's Subdivision contingent
upon the flood plan statement correction, 15' setback on FM 3009
and the location map. David Richmond seconded the motion which
carried with a unanimous vote.
A. Site Plan:
Steve Simonson mentioned you can see how they want to put a race
track around Arby's. They have after submitting 4 site plans,
agreed to put the handicap parking spaces against the building.
The lot is very narrow. They want exposure on FM 3009, with
traffic off Trition, and the easement which is on their own
property. They are also requesting a 100' sign. They have been
told that there is not a sign in the area higher than 75' the 250
square foot sign is not a problem nor the location of the sign.
The Commission will have to address the height of the sign they are
willing to allow. The other item that is missing is the common
sign that would be located on the access road for the businesses to
use. It maybe that such a sign is not needed but we do need to
find out if the sign is going to be erected.
Don McCrary stated he was not informed on any common sign going in
the area but is in agreement that if it is it will need to be
either shown on Arby's or Jack-N-Box's lot. Mr. McCrary mentioned
he would look into the situation of the common sign.
Steve Simonson commented that there was an agreement for the common
sign, so at some time there will need to be a decision if the sign
is going to be used. The reason this sign needs to be mentioned is
there will in the future be businesses going in on Trition Drive
and you would want to know what businesses are down in that area
with a 25' road developing. Before the sign, which is a
specialized multipurpose sign, can be approved it will have to come
before the Commission. With the sign not being shown on the plat
they will not be able to just put it in.
David Richmond mentioned do we at this time feel the need for
another sign in the area.
Ernie Evans questioned all the egress from the building being
across or through the drive-through window. Steve Simonson advised
that is correct, with the exception of the handicap parking being
up by the building.
Don McCrary stated the site plan is a standard design for Arby's.
You place your order on one side and drive through.
Steve Simonson mentioned most of the parking in other businesses
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with the drive-through windows, have some parking away from the
drive-through window but they all do have some parking that does
cross the drive-through window. The main reason for the Arby's
being a problem was that the handicap parking was located
originally in an area where they would have to walk across the
drive-through window traffic. It has now been changed for the
handicap parking to be up against the building.
Merwin Willman questioned if there would be enough lights to
illuminate the parking lot. Don McCrary advised that when they do
the final design on the lighting they may decide to add more. At
this time the fixture locations are not exact.
Merwin Willman commented on the entrances and exits on to the
easement. Will it be completed by the time Arby's finishes
construction. Don McCrary advised that the contract has been
signed for a concrete driveway and construction should be starting
any time.
Ernie Evans mentioned the sign of 100' height versus 75'. Steve
Simonson advised this issue does need to be addressed with the
other signs in the area being less than 100'. With no other
business having a problem with only a 75' foot sign this issue
needs to be addressed.
Keith Van Dine questioned regarding the common sign, electing not
to have it. Steve Simonson advised that the requirement for that
common sign was that they would have to come before the Commission
for approval. They were told they could have the pile-on common
sign but would need to come before the Commission for approval as
it was never stated where it would go or what it would look like.
Pia Jarman asked if the completion of the access road behind
Jack-N-Box should be a stipulation to Arby's site plan. Steve
Simonson advised it would be a good idea. It could be stated that
the site plan will not be approved until the private drive easement
is complete. This requirement could be given to the inspection
department so when the inspection department gets the engineering
plan they will make that a requirement back to the owners, that
they will not be issued a CFO until the road is complete.
Ernie Evans asked if there would be a landscape plan submitted.
Steve Simonson advised they do not have much land for landscaping
but we are asking for a few trees and grass.
Tony Moreno moved to approve the site plan for Arby's Subdivision
contingent upon the sign not being more than 75' in height, and the
access and utility easement road being completed before opening.
Ernie Evans seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous
vote.
#10 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Reappointment for Two
Year Terms of Planning and Zoning Members:
1. Bob Andrews
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2. Pia Jarman
3. David Richmond
Pia Jarman stated that she had talked with Bob Andrews and also
Steve Simonson has also talked with Bob Andrews. Steve Simonson
advised he talked with Bob Andrews this afternoon confirming the
conversation with Pia Jarman. Even though Bob Andrews is feeling
much better and would like to be a part of the Commission, he does
not see any time in the near future when he will be able to come
back. Should the Good Lord work a miracle he would like to be a
part of the Commission again at some future date. He feels in the
best interest of the City and the Commission he would like for his
seat to be filled by another appointment.
Pia Jarman commented it is with great regret that the Commission
will accept Bob's wishes. Pia Jarman stated she is willing to
serve another two (2) year term if the Commission so wishes.
David Richmond stated he is also willing to serve another two (2)
year term if the Commission so wishes.
Keith Van Dine asked if Bob Andrews resigned and if this will leave
an open position? Steve Simonson advised that, yes, Bob Andrews
has resigned. For it to be official it needs to be a part of the
minutes.
Tony Moreno moved to accept the resignation of Bob Andrews and that
the Commission fill the position, and that Pia Jarman and David
Richmond be reappointed to serve another two (2) year term on the
Planning and Zoning Commission. This recommendation will be
forwarded to City Council for approval. Keith Van Dine seconded
the motion which carried unanimously regarding Bob Andrews'
resignation; unanimously in regard to reappointment of members Pia
Jarman and David Richmond, with the respective members abstaining
from voting for themselves.
Merwin Willman asked for recommendation to go on record that Bob
Andrews, in the event that his health warrants if he wants to come
back to the Commission that he be reappointed on the Commission.
Keith Van Dine moved should Bob Andrews health improve at the first
available opportunity he be reappointed to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Merwin Willman seconded the motion which carried with
a unanimous vote.
X11 DISCUSSION: TEXAS APA CONFERENCE:
Pia Jarman mentioned that Denise has done a super job and if you
only knew how busy she had been last week. Steve had been on
vacation so anything to do with Planning and Zoning, she got called
upon. The City Manager's secretary had been ill, so Denise was
called to help Mr. Sweatt, and one day "I was in there and she was
doing traffic tickets among other things." She reminded the
Commissioners that they all have tickets and everything that they
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need. Also the business cards have had the area code and another
phone number added by Denise.
Pia Jarman commented that on Thursday night of the Conference
everyone will get together after all of the formal activities and
after dinner. We will get together to discuss future planning with
a super aerial map that Steve will be bringing.
Steve Simonson stated he had two maps he would be bringing and is
hoping to get a conference room and talk about annexation and other
issues as it has been about 5 years since a recommendation has been
sent to the City Council. In conjunction the engineers are putting
a map together of all of western Guadalupe County, Marion back to
Schertz, existing area in eastern Bexar County as well as all the
area along IH 35, along with the current city limits from Marion,
New Braunfels, San Antonio, Cibolo and the City of Schertz. This
will give a good full view of what is actually there at this time.
On the planning side these are tools needed to make decisions.
There will also be an aerial map taken this year in May 1995. This
will be a time to sit and relax and have a cup of coffee and have a
good discussion.
Steve Simonson mentioned to keep all receipts to be able to get
reimbursed for food etc. upon returning.
Steve Simonson reminded everyone that the APA is having a luncheon
on October 6th in Boerne and we will need to know who is going to
be able to put in the reservations.
Pia Jarman commented that next year the TX APA Conference will be
in San Antonio and Steve is on the committee, so make note of
anything that could be of some help and to suggest any
improvements.
#12 GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Tonv Moreno•
Tony Moreno stated he had no comments.
Keith Van Dine:
Keith Van Dine due to work related business had to leave before the
general discussion.
Ernie Evans•
Ernie Evans advised he spent a couple of hours on Saturday going
through the City on all the new developments and everything is
coming along and looking really good.
Pia Jarman:
Pia Jarman stated she had no comments.
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Merwin Willman:
Merwin Willman asked if the school would be coming in with a plat.
Steve Simonson stated yes, they would be coming in with a plat.
David Richmond:
David Richmond asked if there was any word on HEB. Steve Simonson
stated not a word at this time but they put their sign up real fast
after is blew down.
Councilman Ken Greenwald:
Councilman Ken Greenwald advised that the budget for the fiscal
year 1995/96 has been passed by the City Council. They will be
hiring two new police and fire personnel. The City Council
authorized and appointed two alternates for the BOA, Joe Potempa,
and Jim Harris.
There was an article in the paper about gated communities last
Sunday. There was a lot of information on the gated communities
with problems being from the Realtors not being honest and up front
with the prospective buyers on all of the rules and regulations
involved in a gated community. Councilman Greenwald commented that
gated communities could work if they have an escrow fund money set
aside so that the property owners must maintain a balance of x
amount of dollars. Steve Simonson is working on this information
for gated communities.
Merwin Willman mentioned that gated communities are not really that
safe they just give the feeling of safety. The article on the
gated communities covers an item that is a concern down the road 5
or 10 years from now when the homeowners association fails and the
city has to take over the streets. San Antonio had that happen to
them this year.
Steve Simonson:
Steve Simonson mentioned the reason the article on the gated
communities was put in the packets for your information because
when there is something stated "private" it is private and they can
not force you to take it back. The other side is political
pressure. If the city of San Antonio told the citizens that the
property is private they could not force the city of San Antonio to
take it over and maintain the streets. It is a legal deed.
However, this is not how things work politically. This should be
done with the developer not the homeowners so when the developers
do come for this type of community it has to be done correctly.
The article was done by a consultant for San Antonio. We already
have the copy that she had prepared for San Antonio. The item that
Fulbright and Jaworski is to be researching is what is legal. Just
as soon as Steve receives an outline on what should be in the
ordinance for gated communities to insure future liability for that
subdivision and what we as a city can enforce, it will be available
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for the Commission's review. When the questions come up about
gated communities we do not have to exclude gated communities, but
we will have the correct requirements that will have to be
followed. This is not to harm the homeowner this has to do with
the developer. Anyone that is in a homeowners association area
knows that when some place develops the developer runs the
homeowners association or they hire a management company and
dictates everything for a long time during the development until it
is turned over to the homeowners association. The developer has to
be informed up front that there will need to be an escrow account
to insure the money and so the city will have a legal way to look
at it for an audit. One of the things that Steve is pushing for is
public safety issues. We have to be able to insure that we can
respond in a timely manner in case of an emergency.
Steve Simonson gave the following information for the next meeting.
Many years ago a church built on Nell Deane, which extended Nell
Deane toward FM 1518 and dead ended to an open field. All of the
land is zoned General Business (GB). There is a young man that is
wanting to buy two (2) acres of land on Nell Deane right behind the
existing homes and put in a plumbing store. There is no problem
with this as it is zoned GB. He also would like to put his mobile
home on this property. He has been informed according to the
ordinance he would have to come to request a Specific Use Permit.
The road is already built in the area he wants to place the
business. The question is not the zoning to operate a business the
question is if he will be allowed to put a home on the property.
He is also asking to put a mobile home until he builds his house.
Steve Simonson mentioned what was in the paper for Cibolo's future
master plan. He has an official map for everyone's review. It
clearly shows an area for their future master plan which is in our
ETJ and water service. The land use plans are something
professional planners use that look really nice, but all they are
are just brushes they do not tell you anything. What they are
telling you is they would like this to happen but they do not tell
what kind of residential or business will be in the area. The
zoning map the City uses as aggressive as it is, it clearly
connotes what you as a Planning and Zoning Commission believes to
be the best use for City property within the corporate limits of
the city. Unless someone can convince the Commission otherwise it
will develop the way it is zoned.
Steve Simonson stated that Vestal, Intsel, Alamo Holly, may seem
like that is all that is happening but Monotech Steel has come in
to add on another building.
Steve Simonson advised that Woodland Oaks Units 5 & 6 is coming in
to change the name of their subdivision from Woodland Oaks to
Woodland Oaks Park. They are aggressively building Unit 5 and are
hoping to get started on Unit 6 very quickly.
Merwin Willman asked about Unit 10 changing the name. Steve
Simonson stated he informed them that they would have to address
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that issue also at the meeting.
$19 ADJOURNMENT:
Merwin Willman moved to adjourn the meeting. Tony Moreno seconded
the motion, which carried with a unanimous vote.
Chairman Pia Jarman adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is October 10, 1995 at 7:00
p.m.
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Chairma Planning and Zoning Commission
City Schertz, Texas
ATTEST:
Planning Secretary
City of Schertz, Texas
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