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01-10-1995 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened in regular session on Tuesday, January 10, 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 OTHERS PRESENT PIA JARMAN, CHAIRMAN ANGELA WARD, Owner DAVID RICHMOND TRI-COUNTY VETERINARIAN MERWIN WILLMAN, SECRETARY CLINIC BOB ANDREWS CARL BAIN, P.E., VESTAL KEITH VAN DINE WALTER VESTAL, OWNER TONY MORENO DON MCCRARY, P.E., DOVE COUNCILMAN KEN GREENWALD MEADOWS,UNIT 3, - TRI-COUNTY VETERINARIAN CLINIC MEMBERS ABSENT CITY STAFF ERNIE EVANS STEVE SIMONSON, (Due to being out of ASST. CITY MANAGER town on business) DENISE GRANGER PLANNING SECRETARY #1 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Jarman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Jarman advised that the date on the agenda was January 13, 1994. It should have read January 10, 1995; it has been corrected. Also Ernie Evans is absent due to being out of town on business. #2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Session November 22, 1994 Chairman Pia Jarman stated that a correction on page 5 bottom paragraph the word of needs to be put in between Developers and Tri-County. Merwin Willman moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Session for November 22, 1994. Keith Van Dine seconded the motion, which carried with the following vote: AYES: Pia Jarman, David Richmond, Merwin Willman, Keith Van Dine, and Tony Moreno. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: Bob Andrews (due to absence at November 22, 1994 meeting). #3 CITIZENS; INPUT OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS There was none. #4 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Preliminary Plat Approval for Vestal Subdivision Unit 1 PC (#223-95) Steve Simonson stated that Paul Denham of Ford Engineering has reviewed the plat. There are some items needing to be added to the final plat. The need for the addition of the owners and deed references for adjacent properties, the flood plain statement, verification of the curb radius, and the cul-de-sac that dead ends against the property. .Steve Simonson advised that there is a half cul-de-sac at the end of Steel Drive which needs to be a full 200' radius full cul-de-sac to meet the subdivision ordinance. If it is approved by the commission that Steel Drive will exceed the 500' that is allowed by the subdivision for the depth of a cul-de-sac in an industrial area. The Fire Department, Police Department, SAFES and Engineers have been notified about the depth, they feel it would not cause a problem with the proper turn radius. It is a variance that would have to be authorized. Mr. Simonson stated that there is an additional map in hopes of looping the road in the future if additional land can be purchased. Carl Bain advised that the attached exhibits are proposals if in the future additional land can be purchased they would hope to make some changes on the property. Steve Simonson stated that the attached exhibits are fora later date. The main concern at this time is the variance for the length of the cul-de-sac and 200'radius. Mr. Simonson commented as he stated in his statements to the commission, Mr. Vestal is not platting for the other open areas he has at this time. Merwin Willman stated in looking the plats over, he is concerned as to why they are going so far back off of the main highway to plat the area. With all the land up front to work with it doesn't make sense to him. Steve Simonson confirmed that they have 2 lots platted up front with Mr. Vestal hoping to have his business in the back. On the railroad side there is a large drainage area, thus leaving only the large area on the right side to be platted. Bob Andrews asked about the land on the left side being the flood prone area. -2- Steve Simonson confirmed where the drainage area is located, the land on the left side is in the flood prone area. At this time there are no plans for that land but maybe in the future. Merwin Willman stated that the ordinance requires two exits/ entrances to a public street. The plat is showing only one exit /entrance so a variance will be required. Mr. Willman advised that they are showing one for the future but with past experiences slot of promises for the future seem not to materialize. David Richmond asked what types of businesses will be located in lots # 1, 2, 3, and 4 and what type of traffic will be generated by the businesses using Steel Drive on to FM 3009. Mr. Vestal advised that it is not a high traffic area. Mr. Vestal has currently 22 people working for him. The next business is Eco Construction a concrete contractor which would handle his office with about 6 or 7 office workers. The small narrow tract is a tire company with about 4 or 5 workers. Lot # 3 at this time is - being looked at by a trucking company with a small office, a transfer terminal, and about four bays with 18 wheeler trucks entering and exiting. Bob Andrews asked about the right of way showing to be 80' in one place and 60' in another. It is a 60' right of way as stated by Mr. Bain. Bob Andrews advised he also is concerned like Mr. Willman about the single entrance in and out with so much depth of the property. Mr. Andrews stated, if he is correct there will be 700' from FM 3009 on Vestal Drive back to Steel Drive. Then about 900' to a dead end which leaves almost 1600' from FM 3009. Merwin Willman questioned that the Fire Department, Police Department, and SAFES have stated they would have no problem with this. Steve Simonson confirmed the Fire Department, Police Department, and SAFES have all advised that as long as the road is paved and there would not be any super high traffic there at this time they foresees no problem. Mr. Simonson advised there is going to be two variances one for the two streets and the curb radius. They will also need a statement on the flood plain and the deed of records. Carl Bain asked for clarification on the ordinance about the entrance and exit having to be one way in and one way out. Steve Simonson advised Mr. Bain that the ordinance reads for a subdivision with any depth to have two entrances/exits, with cul-de-sacs being allowed. If it is authorized it needs to be in the variance. Bob Andrews stated that if they had already owned the property that is shown for future use there would not be a problem. The thought -3- behind this is a safety concern. Bob Andrews commented if there is an accident of any nature on Vestal Drive anyone back on lots #1,2,3 and 4 are not going to be able to exit the area. Carl Bain stated that on the additional map showing the future property the only access from that property is off of FM 3009 from the 200' strip. It will be in the same situation with only one entrance into that whole tract. The property which is next to the railroad tracks and the power easement is 121 acres. It does not have very good access and half of the property is in the flood prone area. It is shown on the master plan as to what may happen in future development. Bob Andrews advised at present that at the end of Steel Drive the full cul-de-sac and the stub out be required to be on the plat so that the future development of the other area would be showing the stub out. It should be on the master plan showing that the road would be continuing on with the entrance/exit. Steve Simonson stated as long as it is on the plat showing a future stub out easement with the cul-de-sac going to the end of the property, technically it would be showing a street extension. Chairman Jarman asked if it could be stated that if the stub out could be developed into a street when the other lots are being developed. Steve Simonson stated that as long as it is shown on the plat as a stub out for future development. Bob Andrews asked for future reference when it does become a road to come all the way out the need for the cul-de-sac will not be needed. Is there a means to plat this so as not to have to request a vacate for a replat when this happens in the future development. Steve Simonson advised that there is no way to put this on the plat at this time. Carl Bain asked if it could somehow be put into the minutes that it would be acceptable to replat this property in the future. Steve Simonson stated that would be acceptable to comment that the property would need to be vacated for replatting in the future. Mervin Willman confirmed that at this time there are two variances being requested. Bob Andrews moved to approve the variance for the preliminary plat for Vestal Subdivision Unit 1 contingent on the length of the full cul-de-sac on Steel Drive to exceed the 500' to go back to 900' and the variance on the two entrances/exits contingent upon them placing a stub out at the end of Steel Drive and a full cul-de-sac with turn around at the end of Steel Drive. Also for future _4_ development it will be understood that there will be no problem to vacate and replat the two lots, #3 and 4, when a road will be completed to accommodate the two entrances/exits. Tony Moreno seconded the motion, which carried with a unanimous vote. #5 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Preliminary Plat Approval for Dove Meadows, Unit 3 PC (#224-95) Steve Simonson commented as he stated in his notes these streets were already platted with Unit 2 and the street names were already approved this is just a fill in of lots. It is showing the streets to extend to Dietz Road and Borgfeld Road for a second entrance. It is also showing the extension to the area where the recreation center will be built. There are a number of lots filling in the street, they are following on with the R-6 zoning with 60' wide. The reason for Harris County being on the plat is due to the fact the owner is from there. Don McCrary advised that the Summer Haven Lane is in need of some construction on the cul-de-sac, plans will be submitted to that effect. Tony Moreno confirmed that this is a completed plat of the construction. Bob Andrews questioned the size of lot # 11, block 8 at the end of Bending Brook Drive and the corner of Town Gate being 50 x 115. Steve Simonson advised the curve in the lot needs to be looked at, and confirmed that the size of the lot is 60 x 115. Merwin Willman asked when the recreation building would be started. Don McCrary advised that at this time no final date has been set for completion. Merwin Willman moved to approve the preliminary plat for Dove Meadows, Unit 3. Keith Van Dine seconded the motion, which carried with a unanimous vote. #6 CONSIDER AND TARE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Final Plat Approval for Tri-County Veterinarian Clinic PC (#222-94) Chairman Pia Jarman stated that Mrs. Ward is present if there are any questions. Steve Simonson advised that this is the final plat. Everything is in order. -5- Tony Moreno asked if the site plan can be approved contingent upon receiving it. Steve Simonson advised the Planning and Zoning Commission has already approved the site plan and upon receiving the corrected site plan, it will be released to the inspection .department for permits to be issued. Mervin Willman moved to accept the final plat for Tri-County Veterinarian Clinic. Bob Andrews seconded the motion, which carried with a unanimous vote. #7 CONSIDER AND TARE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Scheduling to Review the UDC Book. Chairman Pia Jarman advised the commission the scheduling of the UDC book has been broken out into several articles. If the agenda at the time of the scheduling permits review of those particular articles they will be reviewed, otherwise it will be postponed until the following meeting. Bob Andrews suggested that any typing or spelling errors be handled through the Planning Secretary. Chairman Pia Jarman and the commission at this time reviewed the first six articles with changes being made at this time. #8 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: The Sign in Sheet to be Used by Guests Chairman Pia Jarman advised that the only thing that needs to be added to the sign in sheet would be the last column adding the and AGENDA # before OR SUBJECT (S). No objections were made by the other Commissioners for adoption of the sign in sheet. #9 GENERAL DISCUSSION: KEITH VAN DINE: Keith Van Dine advised that Pfeil Road was in good shape and he had no other comments. TONY MORENO: Tony Moreno had no comments at this time. BOB ANDREWS: Bob Andrews had no comments at this time. MERWIN WILLMAN: Mervin Willman had no comments at this time. -6- DAVID RICHMOND• David Richmond asked about any new developments in progress at this time. STEVE SIMONSON• Steve Simonson advised that everything has been approved for Bill Miller's. At this time there is no information available on the hotel. Dr. Ward with the Veterinarian Clinic has been receiving bids so it should not be long now. American Freightways is coming along really well. David Richmond commented on how well American Freightways is keeping the site cleaned up during construction. Merwin Willman commented on Pro Tech coming along very well also. Steve Simonson stated that Pro Tech had been approved about 2 1/2 years ago and have finally started to build. Bob Andrews stated he had received a call from someone asking about a problem on FM 3009 trying to build a house and not being able to get a driveway approved by the city. Steve Simonson advised that he had no knowledge about this problem and he foresees no problem at this time with a driveway on FM 3009. Tony Moreno asked Steve Simonson on the notion on sign variances. When the sign variance is approved do they have a certain length of time to set the sign up. Tony Moreno is concerned about Burch Roofing on FM 78 taking such a long time to get their sign up which was approved some time ago. Tony Moreno asked if the approval could be revoked. Steve Simonson advised that unless it is clearly stated in the motion that it has to be done by such and such a time he does not believe it can be revoked but he will check on it. Steve Simonson stated if they would like he will check into when Burch Roofing plans on installing the sign. Steve Simonson commented he would have to look in the ordnance to see if it could be revoked due to the fact that it was not clearly stated the sign had to be installed by a certain time. Steve Simonson advised that there has been a company by the name of Perry's inquiring about the empty Winn's building. Steve Simonson had no other comments at this time. _7_ COUNCILMAN KEN GREENWALD: Councilman Ken Greenwald advised he had attended the Canyon Regional Water Authority meeting. The Bexar Metro Water District is actively seeking funding for the water line. It has at this time a 20 inch line going from Lake McQueeney to Ft. Sam which has been pumping water from July through December at 142,000,000 millions of gallons of water. Councilman Ken Greenwald advised that the City Council at this time did not feel that a Park Board was needed, but believes one maybe needed at some time in the future. Councilman Ken Greenwald commented on the 1/2 cent sales tax which will be voted on. Please vote. There have been two meetings in the Municipal Complex and some really good questions asked. The gentleman the was here from Austin was asked if there could be a time limit on the sales tax. His comment was once the tax is revoked by the voters, it can not be brought back. Councilman Ken Greenwald commented that the City of New Braunfels has started a recycling program their contract is with BFI. It is costing their citizens $1.85 per month and the contractor keeps 50~ of everything they sell. Councilman Ken Greenwald had no other comments. #10 ADJOURNMENT: David Richmond moved to adjourn the meeting. Bob Andrews seconded the motion, which carried with a unanimous vote. Chairman Pia Jarman adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting is January 24, 1995. _f Chari a , Planning and Zoning Commission City o Schertz, Texas ATTEST: Planning S retary City of Schertz, Texas -8-