08-08-1995 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public
hearing on Tuesday, August 8, 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, CHAIRMAN STEVE SIMONSON,
MERWIN WILLMAN, SECRETARY ASST. CITY MANAGER
TONY MORENO DENISE GRANGER,
KEITH VAN DINE PLANNING SECRETARY
ERNIE EVANS
KEN GREENWALD, COUNCILMAN
MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT
BOB ANDREWS (Medical) Don McCrary, McCrary and
DAVID RICHMOND, VICE-CHAIRMAN (Vacation) Associates
Mike Cude, Engineers
Dave Allen, MBC
Engineers
Carl Bain, Engineers
Hal Baldwin,
Herb Rebmann, SCUCISD
Ray Swan
Carolyn Swan
Dan Kossl
Mr. & Mrs. Rothrock, 812
Mitchell
#1 CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Pia Jarman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mrs.
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 August 15,
1995.
~2 PUBLIC HEARING: To Receive Citizen Input on a Request
from M. W. Cude, Engineers, for the
Rezoning of 1.0084 Acres at the corner of
Dimrock and FM 3009 (Roy Richard Drive)
from NS (Neighborhood Services) to R-6
Single Family Dwelling District) (ZC#122)
Chairwoman Jarman asked for Staff input. Steve Simonson stated the
rezoning request is a standard request. It is zoned NS
(Neighborhood Services) which is in front of the entire Woodland
Oaks Subdivision from property line to property line. There will
be a 100' depth of the NS (Neighborhood Services) lot that will be
left on this property fronting FM 3009. The property to be rezoned
is surrounded by Dimrock which has an 80-86' ROW, a drainage
channel on the west and south. There were five letters sent to
property owner's within 300'. There were no letters returned.
Ray Swan stated that his property borders the property that is
going to be rezoned. Ray Swan asked for clarification that the
property will have a 100' depth on FM 3009 that will stay zoned NS
(Neighborhood Services) and that the property is surrounded by a
drainage channel. Steve Simonson advised Mr. Swan that was
correct.
There being no other questions or discussion, the Public Hearing on
the rezoning for Woodland Oaks Subdivision was closed.
~3 ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Chairwoman Pia Jarman adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:07 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 August 8, 1995 regular meeting to
order at 7:08 p.m.
#5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Session for July 25, 1995.
Mervin Willman moved to approve the July 25, 1995 Regular Session
Minutes as written. Tony Moreno 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 M.W. Cude
Engineers, for the Rezoning of 1.0084 Acres at
the corner of Dimrock and FM 3009 (Roy Richard
Drive) from NS (Neighborhood Services) to R-6
(Single Family Dwelling District) (ZC #122)
Pia Jarman asked if there were any questions from the Commissioners
at this time. There were none.
Mervin Willman moved to approve the request from M. W. Cude,
Engineers, for the Rezoning of 1.0084 Acres at the corner of
Dimrock and FM 3009 (Roy Richard Drive) from NS. (Neighborhood
Services) to R-6 (Single Family Dwelling District). Ernie Evans
seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous vote.
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#8 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Request from Harley &
Alma Rothrock, 812 Mitchell for a Special
Exception request for a side yard setback to
extend their carport to the property line.
(BOA #65)
Steve Simonson stated this is a very straight forward request to
extend their carport to the property line with a side yard setback.
The property owners are aware that the roof line being the property
line there will be gutters so no water runs into the neighbor's
property.
Tony Moreno moved to recommend to the BOA approval for the request
for a Special Exception from Harley & Alma Rothrock, 812 Mitchell,
for a variance to the side yard setback to extend their carport to
the property line. Merwin Willman seconded the motion which
carried with a unanimous vote.
#9 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Request from Herbert
Rehmann,Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City, ISD to
construct a new Intermediate School (Grades
5-6) (SPU #95-5)
Steve Simonson mentioned there is no PUD zone classification, so in
going through the Single Family Dwelling District a Specific Use
Permit would permit this type of a change. There is a lot of
cooperation between the school, the Engineers for Ashley Place and
RAYCO to get the school put in. This will meld together, Ashley
Place, (Inglewood which will front the school property on the west,
Savannah Drive on the north) the rear of the property, to the
existing homes on Davenport and the existing Savannah Square
Subdivision. This will be the first subdivision to go out on
Schertz Parkway and try to alleviate traffic on FM 3009. All the
utilities for the school are already available through Ashley Place
or Savannah Square. This is a request from the school for a public
hearing with the City Council. All fees have been paid.
Merwin Willman asked if the property should be subdivided. Steve
Simonson stated there is no need, it has already been platted.
Ernie Evans asked which side of Schertz Parkway the school will be
on. Steve Simonson advised it will be on the east side right on
Savannah Drive. It backs up to Davenport and the existing homes
and also Ashley Place Unit 3.
Tony Moreno moved to recommend to City Council that a public
hearing be scheduled for a Specific Use Permit for the Schertz,
Cibolo, Universal City, ISD, to construct an Intermediate School
(Grades 5-6). Keith Van Dine seconded the motion which carried
with a unanimous vote.
#10 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Request from Dave
Allen, MBC Engineers for Final Plat Approval
for Seguin State Bank (PC #226-95)
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Steve Simonson advised this is the final plat approval for Seguin
Bank. Part of the delay has been the concern for the sewer but it
has been resolved with construction beginning in, hopefully, 30 to
45 days.
Pia Jarman asked about the flood statement having to be changed.
Steve Simonson advised that the preliminary plat was approved
before the letter of revision was submitted. There are no changes
needing to be done on the final plat.
Merwin Willman moved to approve the request from Dave Allen, MBC
Engineers for the final plat for Seguin State Bank. Tony Moreno
seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous vote.
#11 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Request from Carl
Bain, Engineers & Surveyors, for Final Plat
Approval for Vestal Subdivision (PC #223-95)
Steve Simonson advised that this is a revised final plat approval
as the final plat had already been approved. At the request from
the owner they wanted to add more lots. With this plat not being
recorded, the owner was advised to submit a revised final plat for
approval showing all of the changes.
Carl Bain explained the two (2) new lots that they are hoping to
add are on Red Iron; one on the south east side to the easement
line is lot 3 which is 5.629 acres. Lot 4, which is 4.7 acres
which is on the edge of the easement line to Pipe Stone. The only
other change is lots 5 & 6 which were one lot is now being divided
into two (2) lots. There will be three (3) changes to be made to
the final revised plat. All of the utilities and roads will stay
the same.
Steve Simonson stated that the already approved and under
construction street infrastructure drainage has not changed.
Merwin Willman stated the variance given to the one (1) exit and
entrance and cul-de-sac was not clear in the pertinent minutes.
Steve Simonson advised the variance was given for one (1)
exit/entrance. The cul-de-sac on Pipe Stone added an outlet and
follow on. At the time Mr. Vestal was considering buying the
property surrounding the area with the intent to come out onto FM
3009. They did put in what amounts to a 200' cul-de-sac with a
commercial turn around. It is not so densely populated that the
Fire Department, EMS, or Police could not respond.
Tony Moreno moved to approve the request from Carl Bain, Engineers
& Surveyors, for the revised final plat approval for Vestal
Subdivision contingent upon correction of the sheet numbering.
Keith Van Dine seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous
vote.
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X12 CONSIDER AND TARE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Request from Don
McCrary, McCrary and Associates, for Final Plat
Approval for Ashley Place, Unit 2 (PC #243-95)
Steve Simonson stated the street names have been added to the final
plat and all of the utilities easements have been brought to the
front of the property line as requested by the Commission. The
flood plain has been corrected. On sheet 2 of 2 you will see the
stub out for Inglewood Drive for the school. Steve Simonson
commended and thanked the Engineers and everyone involved making
this stub out compatible with the school area.
Pia Jarman questioned the check list page 3, letter T, in reference
to park area to see the Master Plan. Steve Simonson advised a look
at sheet 2, where Ashley Park and Baldwin Park meet is the area
where the park will be located, which is part of the Master Plan.
This green space is over 4 acres to be used for the park.
Merwin Willman mentioned that the approval for the name of the park
to be Baldwin Park was given August 2, 1994.
Ernie Evans mentioned the notes from the inspectors. It states the
parkland dedication or fee was not identified on the plat. Ernie
Evans questioned the insert map not showing the easement of the 5'
minimum between houses.
Steve Simonson stated it is on the Master Plan for Unit 1 that
there will be 18 acres that will be dedicated for park land in the
next phase. Steve Simonson advised the 2.5 is showing the width of
the property easement but there will be 5' on each side of the
property line with a total of 10'.
Merwin Willman moved to approve the final plat for Ashley Place
Unit 2. Ernie Evans seconded the motion which carried with a
unanimous vote.
X13 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Request from M. W.
Cude, Engineers, for Final Plat Approval for
Woodland Oaks Unit 5-A (PC #240-95)
Steve Simonson mentioned that the flood plain information has been
corrected, the lots have been identified. Also as shown on sheet 3
of 3, the important thing is how the drainage will work through the
area at the end of the cul-de-sac from Dimrock and Unit 5-A. The
construction plans for the subdivision have been approved.
Pia Jarman mentioned that on sheet one (1) of three (3) the street
names have been put in the right place.
Merwin Willman questioned the 10' utility easement on sheet 2 the
lots backing up to Woodland Oaks Drive.
Steve Simonson stated the utilities are showing in the front yard
to be able to go to the next unit so they can carry it along
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Woodland Oaks Drive. They have also added the 1' non access
easement through Woodland Oaks Drive, Unit 4 and following along
for Unit 5. It is showing the typical 5' electrical service
easement adjacent to the property line to the house. The site plan
location map is laid out and the area is also heavily treed.
Mervin Willman questioned the plat for Unit 6: the park area on
the map is showing an 8' drainage easement with a 4' concrete drain
going through the park area. It is not shown on this plat.
Steve Simonson explained that he and Mike Cude had discussed that
situation and have decided to take out the channel and put in a
gentle grassy swale. It will be similar to what is now at our
existing park on Oak Street. The water will run gently out of the
area. It will still be a play area. The park area is up to the
City to develop.
Tony Moreno moved to approve the request from M. W. Cude,
Engineers, for final plat approval for Woodland Oaks Unit 5-A.
Mervin Willman seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous
vote.
X14 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Request from M. W. Cude
Engineers, for Preliminary Plat Approval for
Woodland Oaks Unit 6-A (PC #245-95)
Steve Simonson mentioned the drainage easement that is shown will
be taken out as indicated earlier. It will be shown as a swale but
not a concrete drainage. The signature blocks are missing and will
need to be added. The only question Steve Simonson has is in block
3 lots, how are they being numbered? Mike Cude advised that they
follow along with Unit 3.
Steve Simonson mentioned there was a problem at another time but
for clarification he wanted to be sure that this was a follow on
with Unit 3. If you were to take the part of land with no streets
it would be one unit of land. This was an educational plat as all
the water lines and construction items are being shown. If you
were to drive off of FM 3009 all the way to the end of Woodland
Oaks Drive that is were the stub out is. If you were to go north
to Savannah Drive and get above the existing Woodland Oaks Drive
all the property north and east, which is not platted at this time,
will be Ashley Place. The ROW will be the stub out to Ashley Place
so they can dedicate that property for the park land. This being
the only other road besides Hillview that Woodland Oaks has going
north. RAYCO is now looking at the Sagemont property to have a
better front to go out to FM 3009. There are several items that
need to be corrected but the plat was brought to the Commission to
show how Unit 5 and Unit 6 would interact. The plat can either be
approved with the corrections as stated or disapproved and a new
plat submitted.
Ernie Evans asked if the drainage road that excises behind the
houses from Cotton King between block 3 houses, is a 10' open
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drainage easement. Steve Simonson confirmed that is a 10' open
drainage easement.
Pia Jarman mentioned the items that are missing: the Engineers'
statement, lot dimensions, street names, 1' non access easement on
lot 1, block 22 and the park land dedication.
Steve Simonson commented that the drainage through the park will be
taken off with a different statement, also the water meters and
water lines will not be shown. With the additions as stated
needing to be added.
Merwin Willman moved to disapprove the request from M. W. Cude,
Engineers, for preliminary plat approval for Woodland Oaks Unit
6-A. Keith Van Dine seconded the motion which carried as follows:
AYES: Pia Jarman, Merwin Willman, Ernie Evans, Keith Van Dine.
NAYS: Tony Moreno.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
Steve Simonson asked if the Commission would accept a corrected
preliminary plat and final plat on the same night. The
Commissioners were in agreement if all the corrections were made on
the preliminary plat they would except the preliminary plat and
final on the same night.
#15 CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION: Request from M. W. Cude
Engineers, for Preliminary Plat Approval for
Woodland Oaks Unit 10 (PC #246-95)
Steve Simonson advised that this plat is identical to the previous
plat. The corrections needed on Unit 10 are the same as Unit 6-A
with the exception that the lot sizes are noted.
Merwin Willman commented that the utilities will be in the back of
the lots. Steve Simonson mentioned that is where they are now so
in following in the same pattern they will be in the back.
Pia Jarman asked on lot 45 staying NS (Neighborhood Services) will
there need to be a non access easement on the FM 3009 Side. Steve
Simonson advised to make this a viable commercial lot it has to
have the ability to have access to Dimrock and FM 3009. This will
have a 25' building set back as it will back up to a residential
area.
Merwin Willman mentioned that awhile back it was the intent to keep
as many entrances and exits off of FM 3009 as possible.
Ernie Evans commented it is showing the easement coming around the
back of lot 48 to lot 47. There is a question on how they will
provide the services for lot 46.
Steve Simonson explained if you look below lot 47 there is an
already existing utility easement running in the area to the lots.
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In lot 45 the arrows and dashes that go to FM 3009, should be the
existing power supply. Mike Cude confirmed that is the existing
main power line off of FM 3009.
Tony Moreno moved to approve the request from M. W. Cude,
Engineers, for the preliminary plat approval for Woodland Oaks Unit
10 with the corrections as discussed. Merwin Willman seconded the
motion which carried as follows:
AYES: Tony Moreno, Merwin Willman
NAYS: Pia Jarman, Ernie Evans, Keith Van Dine
The motion did not pass so the request from M. W. Cude,
Engineers, for the preliminary plat approval for Woodland Oaks Unit
10 was disapproved.
Steve Simonson asked if the Commission would accept the corrected
preliminary plat and final plat on the same night. The Commission
was in agreement with the preliminary plat and final plat
submission for the same night.
#16 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Request from M. W.
Cude, Engineers, for the New Master Plan for
Woodland Oaks Units 5 & 6 (PC #244-95)
Steve Simonson stated in discussing all the ramifications that are
minor, Mr. Cude and he felt the need to change the street location
that will connect with Ashley Place. There are some minor
modifications on how the lots would be laid out from the original
Master Plan. It was requested a new master plan with all of the
changes be submitted for the Commission to review for approval.
Merwin Willman asked why the master plan was not showing Unit 5-A &
B? Steve Simonson stated that the master plan is of the entire
subdivision and on master plans we do not show the subdivisions
broken up into units.
Mike Cude showed the Commission a colored drawing of the entire
Master Plan for their review.
Ernie Evans questioned the drainage ditch being changed on the
Master Plan to show where it should be across the park just below
Cotton King.
Steve Simonson stated it is showing the proposed 10' drainage ROW
on the Master Plan. Ernie Evans asked for a corrected Master Plan
labeling the different areas so they are clearly identified.
Ernie Evans moved to approve the request from M. W. Cude
Engineers, for the new Master Plan for Woodland Oaks Units 5 & 6.
Tony Moreno seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous
vote.
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#17 DISCUSSION: UDC REVIEW (TIME PERMITTING)
Due to the numerous agenda items covered the UDC was not discussed.
X18 GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Tony Moreno
Tony Moreno stated he had no comments.
Keith Van Dine•
Keith Van Dine apologized for being late this evening due to work
related problems. He is working on the problem and will hope in
the future to be on time.
Ernie Evans•
Ernie Evans thanked everyone for their kindness for the flowers
received on behalf of his father-in-law. Ernie Evans asked Steve
Simonson if all the digging and construction on Schertz Parkway had
to do with the telephone upgrading. Steve Simonson stated that was
correct. It is the fiberoptic cable.
Pia Jarman•
Pia Jarman mentioned that Bob Andrews is having a very hard time
and asked everyone to remember Bob and Joyce in their prayers.
Tony Moreno stated he had called Bob a few days ago and Bob sounded
very weak.
Steve Simonson stated that Bob has a bleeding ulcer and he is
receiving blood transfusion every week. Keith Van Dine asked if
they were in need of any donors for blood. Steve Simonson advised
that Bob and Joyce have been told if they are in need of any blood
to let us know.
Merwin Willman:
Merwin Willman stated he had no comments.
Councilman Ken Greenwald:
Councilman Ken Greenwald stated that the City Council passed the
recommendation for the increase in the schedule of fees. The
recycled paper had to be thrown out due to the rain storm. You can
not recycle wet paper.
Councilman Ken Greenwald mentioned the Christmas Committee is in
need of volunteers, if anyone is interested. There will be a
meeting Thursday August 10, at 4:00 p.m. They meet once a month
and it is slot of fun.
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Steve Simonson:
Steve Simonson apologized for the preliminary plats of Woodland
Oaks Units 6-A and 10. It was intended as a learning experience.
There are times when the Commission does not see plats that need
alot of corrections.
Steve Simonson reminded everyone that will be attending the Texas
APA Conference in October to please let Denise know their plans so
the reservations can be made as soon as possible.
Steve Simonson mentioned there are alot of constructions going on
at this time in the City. You will notice with the Vestal Steel
Subdivision revised plat. This was a request from the owner so he
could expand their land for companies that are looking at expanding
out into the area. There looks to be more industrial and
manufacturing companies wanting to expand into this area within the
next 2 years and the area will be extremely fast growing.
Councilman Ken Greenwald mentioned the City Council will be
starting the 1st budget session tomorrow night. There will be five
or six sessions. There is a .02 cent preliminary tax cut. With
all the single family home improvements, the City can not depend on
that, it also needs the businesses.
Merwin Willman commented that back in 1986-87 there was a big tax
reduction with the City borrowing money to live.
Steve Simonson mentioned that GVEC will be having a meeting on the
new power main substation on Wiederstein Road at the Knights of
Columbus Hall from 4:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. tomorrow night. This
meeting is open to the public for any questions anyone may have.
Merwin Willman asked about the poles in cement on Elbel and FM
3009. Steve Simonson stated he was in contact with TXDOT, the
poles are going to be used for the "walk" and "don't walk" push
button signs for people to be able to cross FM 3009 and Elbel.
Keith Van Dine mentioned that the teen rehab has lost their
financing.
#19 ADJOURNMENT:
Keith Van Dine moved to adjourn the meeting. Merwin Willman
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 August 22, 1995 at 7:00
p.m.
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