MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Work Session
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 – 7:00 P.M.

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission met in work session at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 2008 in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas. This meeting was open and subject to the open meeting laws of the State of Texas. Notice of time, date, place, and agenda was posted on August 8, 2008 before 5:00 p.m., according to law. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. There were no requests for accommodations or interpretive services 48 hours in advance of this meeting.

1. Call to Order.
Regular work session called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the Chair

2. Roll Call.
Commissioners Bower, Cornehlsen, Knaus, Owen, and Stocks were present.
Commissioner Dansby was absent.
Also attending were the City Engineer, Mr. George J. Lyons; and the City Administrator, Ms. Nancy Cain.

3. Citizen Comments (limited to 3 minutes each).
Mr. Ron Heller, 9158 Garden Ridge Drive, thanked the City authorities for allowing him to parallel park on the grass in front of his house pending resolution of the proposed change to the ordinance.

4. Discuss a proposed change to Ordinance 13, Section 5, Paragraph 5.1.3 regarding temporary parking on the grass.
Chair advised the City Attorney will brief the commission on parking on the grass at the next work session.

5. Discuss a proposed change to Ordinance 13, Paragraph 5.1.8.1 regarding mailboxes.
Chair will provide at next meeting the current iteration of revised version.

6. Discuss proposed change to Ordinance 7 expanding the usage of funds brought in by developers for water when transferable rights are not available.
The City Administrator explained the change allows use of money received in lieu of water rights to be used in several ways to assure water is available.

7. Discuss reappointment of Kay Bower as Commissioner, Place 2, with a term expiring September 30, 2010.
Chair stated Ms. Bower has agreed to serve.

8. Discuss reappointment of Sam Stocks as Commissioner, Place 3, with a term expiring September 30, 2010.
Chair stated Mr. Stocks has agreed to serve.

9. Discuss reappointment of Kitty Owen as Commissioner, Place 7, with a term expiring September 30, 2010.
Chair stated Ms. Owen has agreed to serve.

10. Discuss any issues raised at the August 6, 2008 City Council Meeting.

11. Set date, time and location for next meeting.
The next Voting Session will be at 7:00 PM on Thursday August 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas
The next Work Session will be at 7:00 PM on Tuesday September 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas.

13. Adjourn.
There being no further business, Commissioner Cornehlsen made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Owen. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

Nadine Knaus, Chair

MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Public Hearing and Voting Session
Monday, July 21, 2008

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission met in public hearing and voting session at 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2008 in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas. This meeting was open and subject to the open meeting laws of the State of Texas. Notice of time, date, place, and agenda was posted on July 17, 2008 before 5:00 p.m., according to law. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. There were no requests for accommodations or interpretive services 48 hours in advance of this meeting.

Public Hearing

1. Call to Order.
Regular work session called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the Chair

2. Roll Call.
Commissioners Bower, Cornehlsen, Dansby, Knaus, Owen, and Stocks were present.
Also attending were the City Engineer, Mr. George J. Lyons; and the City Administrator, Ms. Nancy Cain.

3. Citizen Comments. None

4. Presentation of a petition by Mr. Tony Overman for a variance at his property at 19421 Bat Cave Road. He is requesting a variance to Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.12 that new construction must have driveways that are constructed only of concrete, stone or brick pavers; the petitioner is requesting the driveway be allowed to be asphalt.

a) Presentation by petitioner
Mr. Tony Overman expressed his belief the ordinance was written for ¾ acre lots with much shorter driveways than are required for this much larger lot. He noted that correspondingly larger lots along the same road have paved driveways. The home is approximately 136 yards off the road. The petitioner suggests he be allowed to use concrete for the first 40 feet and have the rest of the road paved with asphalt. He said it will be a pretty road and meet the intent of the ordinance.

b) Citizen comments in support of petition. None

c) Citizen comments in opposition of petition. None

d) Response by petitioner. None

e) Commissioners’ comments and discussion.
After considerable discussion of cost and whether cost should be a factor (it should not) it was generally agreed that a portion of the longer distance could be asphalt if the first 50 feet past the right of way and up to the line of vegetation are concrete. The City Engineer said that would satisfy his previous objections.

5. Adjourn 7:27 p.m.

Regular Voting Session

1. Call to Order.
Regular work session called to order at 7:27 p.m. by the Chair

2. Roll Call.
Commissioners Bower, Cornehlsen, Dansby, Knaus, Owen, and Stocks were present.
Also attending were the City Engineer, Mr. George J. Lyons; and the City Administrator, Ms. Nancy Cain.

3. Citizen Comments. None

4. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a petition by Mr. Tony Overman for a variance at his property at 19421 Bat Cave Road. He is requesting a variance to Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.12 that new construction must have driveways that are constructed only of concrete, stone or brick pavers; the petitioner is requesting the driveway be allowed to be asphalt.

Motion made by Commissioner Stocks, seconded by Commissioner Cornehlsen, to recommend approval to Council of a petition by Mr. Tony Overman for a variance at his property at 19421 Bat Cave Road to Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.12 that new construction must have driveways that are constructed only of concrete, stone or brick pavers; the petitioner is requesting the driveway be allowed to be asphalt.
The terms of the variance are to allow asphalt if the first 50 feet from the right of way are concrete and the line of vegetation is retained.

Motion passed by a vote of 4 in favor and 1 against

5. Discuss a proposed change to Ordinance 13, Section 5, Paragraph 5.1.3 regarding temporary parking on the grass.

After discussion it was decided to split the proposed changes into two separate issues. Regarding construction parking on the grass, a motion was made by Commissioner Cornehlsen, seconded by Commissioner Owen, to change Ordinance 13, Section 5, Paragraph 5.1.3 as follows:

Unrestricted parking of vehicles, trailers, and boats in yards adds to the deterioration of residential areas and creates a nuisance. The following may not be parked in a residential zoned area except where concealed from view in a garage or as permitted in 5.1.3.4: all types of recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, inoperable vehicles, commercial or farm vehicles (except pickup trucks) on platted residential lots. No vehicle may be parked in an unpaved area of the yard outside a defined driveway or parking pad except construction equipment, trucks and other vehicles and equipment necessary for delivery, construction, repairs, or maintenance (e.g. roofers, tree trimmers, landscapers, etc.) may park on lawns while the project work is ongoing. Such parking may not exceed the length of the project.

Passed by unanimous vote.
Discussion on the remainder of the proposed changes to Ordinance 13, Section 5, Paragraph 5.1.3 regarding temporary parking on the grass will continue at a later date.

6. Discuss a proposed change to Ordinance 13, Section 5, Paragraph 5.1.8.1 regarding mailboxes.
Extensive material was provided by Commissioner Bower on USPS mailbox requirements. Chair postponed further discussion until commission members were able to review material.

7. Approve or disapprove the work session minutes of June 19, 2008.
Motion to approve, with minor corrections, by Commissioner Stocks, seconded by Commissioner Dansby
Passed by unanimous vote.

8. Approve or disapprove the work session minutes of June 30, 2008
(Note: The July work session was held June 30, 2008).
Motion to approve, with minor corrections, by Commissioner Stocks, seconded by Commissioner Dansby
Passed by unanimous vote.

9. Discuss any issues raised at the July 2, 2008 City Council Meeting.
The Chair briefed several items. See City Council Minutes or City of Garden Ridge for details.

10. Set date, time and location for next meeting.
The next Work Session will be at 7:00 PM on Tuesday August 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas.
The next Voting Session will be at 7:00 PM on Thursday August 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas.

11. Adjourn.
There being no further business, Commissioner Owen made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Dansby. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

Nadine Knaus, Chair

MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTING SESSION
Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 7:00 pm

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission met for a public hearing and voting session at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 19, 2008 in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas. This meeting was open and subject to the open meeting laws of the State of Texas. Notice of time, date, place, and agenda was hereby posted on June 13, 2008 before 5:00 p.m., according to law. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Make requests for accommodations or interpretive services 48 hours in advance of this meeting.

Public Hearing

1. Call to Order.
The hearing was called to order at 7:03.

2. Roll Call.
All Commissioners were present except for Commissioners Stocks and Arnst.
Also attending were the City Engineer, Mr. George J. Lyons; and the City Administrator, Ms. Nancy Cain.

3. Citizen Comments (limited to 3 minutes each).
No citizens asked to speak.

4. Presentation of a petition by Mr. Carlos Castilleja for the following variances at his home at 8616 Verano Drive:

a. Ordinance 13, paragraph 8.4.2 that fences not to exceed 6 feet; the petitioner is requesting allowing existing walls which exceed this height to be allowed to remain

b. Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.7.2.4.2 that side yards shall be of at least 15 feet; the petitioner is requesting that an existing courtyard be allowed approximately 3 feet into the setback

c. Ordinance 13, paragraph 8.4.11 that fences forward of the front plane of the house not obstruct more than 50% of the view through the fence; the petitioner is requesting that the existing walls be allowed to remain.

i) Presentation by petitioner
ii) Citizen comments in support of petition
iii) Citizen comments in opposition of petition
iv) Response by petitioner
v) Commissioners’ comments and discussion.

The Chair informed the Commission that Mr. Castilleja had called from the airport in Denver earlier in the day and indicated that his plane was delayed. He expected to be in later therefore, the Chair postponed this item until the petitioner could be there.

5. Presentation of a petition by Shawn Digman for the one of two of the following set of variances at his property at 9445 Garden Ridge Drive:

a. Option 1: 2 car attached or detached garage

i. Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.2.4 requiring that attached garages shall open only to an interior lot side or to the rear of the house; garages connected to the main structure shall not face a paved street; detached garages shall not extend forward of the rear plane of the house and shall not face a paved street and shall be a least 15 feet from the side property line. The petitioner is requesting a variance to build a 2 car garage which may or may not be attached to the residence, would be located forward of the rear plane of the house, and would sit within 15 feet from the side property line.

b. Option 2: Carport

i. Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.2.4 requiring that every house constructed or renovated have at least a 2 car garage; the petitioner is requesting to be allowed to replace a carport that had to be taken down for safety reasons
ii. Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.8.2 that every residential outbuilding shall have a side yard of not less than 15 feet.

i) Presentation by petitioner

During his presentation, numerous issues concerning the garage and the need for the variances were discussed. Mr. Digman indicated that the existing slab will not stand the weight of brick and he will therefore need to attach the new structure to the house making it an addition to the house. He would like to use the existing slab. If it is an addition to the house, the garage does not need to be masonry so long as the total masonry for the house and addition meets the Ordinance requirements.

1. The existing slab sits essentially on the property line per the current survey. The homeowner next door said that the previous owner had indicated that the slab encroached, but the survey showed otherwise.

2. The Commission had been shown some pictures at the work session of the previous structure, the existing slab, the other side of the house, and a similar structure farther down on Garden Ridge Drive. Mr. Digman indicated that while there appears to be plenty of room to build a garage on the other side of the house, in fact, some large oaks would have to be removed and his septic system would have to be relocated.

3. The property currently has a storage shed directly behind the slab which cannot be used as a garage. It does not have a concrete floor and is actually not large enough to park a car.

4. Mr. Digman was asked about locating the garage closer to the house. He indicated that there is a large oak between the slab and the house which precludes him moving it closer and digging a foundation would most likely disturb the roots of the oak and potentially damage the oak.

ii) Citizen comments in support of petition

Mr. Bebout, the resident who lives on the side of the house nearest the slab indicated that he was glad that Mr. Digman tore the structure down as he had been afraid it would fall down. He did not support a carport being constructed, and he had no objection to a garage being located there.

iii) Citizen comments in opposition of petition
No citizens spoke in opposition

iv) Response by petitioner
There was no further response.

v) Commissioners’ comments and discussion.
There was general discussion of alternative locations.

6. Presentation of a petition by American Bank of Texas for a Special Use permit for construction and operation of a bank at its property at the corner of Bat Cave Road and FM 2252.

i) Presentation by petitioner
Mr. Daniel Konstanski of M&S Engineer represented the petitioner and indicated he was available to answer questions. The Chair mentioned that the document was in accordance with previously approved waivers and variances and included a responsibility of maintenance agreement for the detention pond requested by the City Engineer.

ii) Citizen comments in support of petition
No citizens spoke in favor

iii) Citizen comments in opposition of petition
No citizens spoke in opposition

iv) Response by petitioner
There was no further response

v) Commissioners’ comments and discussion.
There was no discussion

7. Presentation of a petition by Richard Heller and Associates for a Special Use permit for construction and operation of a retail and office park on land currently platted as the Clay Subdivision on FM 2252 across from the Regency Oaks Subdivision at the intersection of FM 2252 and Regency Run.

i) Presentation by petitioner
No one from the petitioner was present. The Chair mentioned that the document incorporated previously approved variances and waivers.

ii) Citizen comments in support of petition
No citizens spoke in favor

iii) Citizen comments in opposition of petition
No citizens spoke in opposition

iv) Response by petitioner
There was no further response

v) Commissioners’ comments and discussion.
There was no discussion

8. Presentation of a proposed change to Ordinance 13, Section 5, Paragraph 5.1.3 regarding temporary parking on the grass.

i) Presentation by Commission Chair
The Chair mentioned that in light of the activity during the day, the Police Department was not available to answer questions this evening

ii) Citizen comments in support of petition
No citizens spoke in favor

iii) Citizen comments in opposition of petition
No citizens spoke in opposition

iv) Response by petitioner
There was no further response

v) Commissioners’ comments and discussion.
There was no discussion

9. Presentation of a proposed change to Ordinance 13, Section 5, Paragraph 5.1.8.1 regarding mailboxes.

i) Presentation by Commission Chair
The Chair mentioned her only concern related to the requirement that replacement mailboxes had to be masonry. This would mean that in some areas of Garden Ridge where the mailboxes predated the Ordinance requirements, that if a mailbox were knocked down, it would have to be replaced with a masonry one.

ii) Citizen comments in support of petition
No citizens spoke in favor

iii) Citizen comments in opposition of petition
No citizens spoke in opposition

iv) Response by petitioner
There was no further response

v) Commissioners’ comments and discussion.
The Commission discussed the issue of replacement mailboxes.

10. Adjourn.
In light of the fact that the Mr. Castilleja had not yet arrived, the Chair recessed the public hearing at 7:26.

Regular Voting Session

1. Call to Order.
The voting session was called to order at 7:26

2. Roll Call.
All Commissioners were present except for Commissioners Stocks and Arnst.

3. Citizen Comments (limited to 3 minutes each).
No citizens asked to speak

4. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a petition by Mr. Carlos Castilleja for the following variances at his home at 8616 Verano Drive:

a. Ordinance 13, paragraph 8.4.2 that fences not to exceed 6 feet; the petitioner is requesting allowing existing walls which exceed this height to be allowed to remain

b. Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.7.2.4.2 that side yards shall be of at least 15 feet; the petitioner is requesting that an existing courtyard be allowed approximately 3 feet into the setback

c. Ordinance 13, paragraph 8.4.11 that fences forward of the front plane of the house not obstruct more than 50% of the view through the fence; the petitioner is requesting that the existing walls be allowed to remain.

i) Presentation by petitioner
ii) Citizen comments in support of petition
iii) Citizen comments in opposition of petition
iv) Response by petitioner
v) Commissioners’ comments and discussion.

The Chair postponed consideration on this item until the petitioner could appear.

5. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a petition by Shawn Digman for the one of two of the following set of variances at his property at 9445 Garden Ridge Drive:

a. Option 1: 2 car attached or detached garage

i. Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.2.4 requiring that attached garages shall open only to an interior lot side or to the rear of the house; garages connected to the main structure shall not face a paved street; detached garages shall not extend forward of the rear plane of the house and shall not face a paved street and shall be a least 15 feet from the side property line. The petitioner is requesting a variance to build a 2 car garage which may or may not be attached to the residence, would be located forward of the rear plane of the house, and would sit within 15 feet from the side property line.

b. Option 2: Carport

i. Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.2.4 requiring that every house constructed or renovated have at least a 2 car garage; the petitioner is requesting to be allowed to replace a carport that had to be taken down for safety reasons

ii. Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.8.2 that every residential outbuilding shall have a side yard of not less than 15 feet.

After review and discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Owen to recommend Council approval of the variances necessary for the construction of a front facing attached garage located in the setback in the approximate location of the existing slab. This motion failed for lack of a second.

There was further discussion about a possible alternate location. After further discussion a second motion was made by Commissioner Owen and seconded by Commissioner Dansby to recommend Council approval of the variances necessary for the construction of a front facing attached garage located in the setback in the approximate location of the existing slab. Motion carried 4 to 1 with the Chair voting.

6. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a petition by American Bank of Texas for a Special Use permit for construction and operation of a bank at its property at the corner of Bat Cave Road and FM 2252.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dansby and seconded by Commissioner Owen to recommend Council approval of the Special Use Permit for American Bank. The motion carried unanimously.

7. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a petition by Richard Heller and Associates for a Special Use permit for construction and operation of a retail and office park on land currently platted as the Clay Subdivision on FM 2252 across from the Regency Oaks Subdivision at the intersection of FM 2252 and Regency Run.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bower and seconded by Commissioner Dansby to recommend Council approval of the Special Use Permit for La Piazza. The motion carried unanimously.

8. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a proposed change to Ordinance 13, Section 5, Paragraph 5.1.3 regarding temporary parking on the grass.

In light of the Police Department being unavailable to answer questions, a motion was made by Commissioner Owen and seconded by Commissioner Dansby to postpone a vote and schedule further discussion when the Police Department was available to provide input. Motion carried unanimously.

9. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a proposed change to Ordinance 13, Section 5, Paragraph 5.1.8.1 regarding mailboxes.

After much discussion concerning the replacement mailbox sentence, a motion was made by Commissioner Bower and seconded by Commissioner Cornehlsen to postpone a vote and schedule further discussion. Motion carried unanimously.

In light of the arrival of Mr. Castilleja, the Chair recessed the voting session at 7:54.

Reconvened Public Hearing

1. Call to Order.
The public hearing was reconvened at 7:54.

2. Roll Call.
All Commissioners were present except for Commissioners Stocks and Arnst.

3. Presentation of a petition by Mr. Carlos Castilleja for the following variances at his home at 8616 Verano Drive:

a. Ordinance 13, paragraph 8.4.2 that fences not to exceed 6 feet; the petitioner is requesting allowing existing walls which exceed this height to be allowed to remain

b. Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.7.2.4.2 that side yards shall be of at least 15 feet; the petitioner is requesting that an existing courtyard be allowed approximately 3 feet into the setback

c. Ordinance 13, paragraph 8.4.11 that fences forward of the front plane of the house not obstruct more than 50% of the view through the fence; the petitioner is requesting that the existing walls be allowed to remain.

i) Presentation by petitioner

ii) Mr. Castilleja reiterated his petition. That the height of the fence was largely due to the slope of the property and the fact that the garage had not been set into the slope as originally planned. The Chair mentioned that only items a and c were requiring approval as it had been discovered in the work session that the existing courtyard was not part of the house and therefore did not encroach.
iii) Citizen comments in support of petition

The Chair mentioned that Mr. Ceasar Kondo of 21943 Pesa Cove was not able to stay for the meeting but indicated to the Chair prior to the meeting that he had no objections to the wall.
Mr. Robert Biel who owns the vacant land on the left side by the garage and will be building a home on the property also indicated his support. He said

1. The fence was attractive
2. It hides the garage side from his view
3. As one who is directly effected by the wall, it is not a concern
4. If it were required to be removed, it would be not only Mr. Castilleja’s loss but his loss as well
5. The fence adds value to Mr. Castilleja’s property and to the neighborhood
6. The slope of the property really was the reason for the height
7. The fence would be extremely costly to rebuild
8. The height of the fence in some cases was due to the fact that the driveway gates had to be accommodated
9. Once he builds his house on the adjacent lot, no one will even notice the fence
10. He hadn’t heard one complaint from any of his neighbors.

Mr. Joe Marchino who lives across the street said

1. He agreed with everything Mr. Biel said
2. The fence looks great
3. The fence matches the house
4. The fence is really too low to shield the garage
5. That he concurred that the height was in some ways dictated by the gates
6. Believes that there are other fences in the City that obstruct more than 50% of the view (he gave some addresses, and the City Administrator indicated that in those cases the fences do not sit forward of the front plane and therefore the 50% visibility is not operative).

Mr. Curtis Carter of 21991 Paseo Corto said

1. He supports the petition for both variances
2. The fence matches the house
3. The fence is pleasing to look at
4. It improves the look of the house
Mr. Walter Lamar of 21927 Paseo Corto said
5. He asked the Commission to approve
6. The fence looks nice
7. He thought the fence was approved with the plans (the Chair explained how the confusion about whether the fence was part of the plans came about)

iv) Citizen comments in opposition of petition
No citizens spoke in opposition to the petitioner

v) Response by petitioner
There was no response by the petitioner

vi) Commissioners’ comments and discussion.
There was no further discussion at this time.

The Chair closed the reconvened public hearing at 8:10.

Reconvened Voting Session

1. Call to Order.
The voting session was reconvened at 8:10

2. Roll Call.
All Commissioners were present except for Commissioners Stocks and Arnst.

3. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a petition by Mr. Carlos Castilleja for the following variances at his home at 8616 Verano Drive:

a. Ordinance 13, paragraph 8.4.2 that fences not to exceed 6 feet; the petitioner is requesting allowing existing walls which exceed this height to be allowed to remain

b. Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.7.2.4.2 that side yards shall be of at least 15 feet; the petitioner is requesting that an existing courtyard be allowed approximately 3 feet into the setback

c. Ordinance 13, paragraph 8.4.11 that fences forward of the front plane of the house not obstruct more than 50% of the view through the fence; the petitioner is requesting that the existing walls be allowed to remain.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dansby and seconded by Commissioner Cornhelsen to recommend Council approval of variances a and c. Motion carried unanimously.

Commissioner Dansby indicated that he would have liked to have seen something from the Georg Ranch HOA concerning their position on the variances. The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Kneipper, Chair of the HOA, had indicated to her verbally that they would support whatever the City decided. Commissioner Dansby said he would really like to have had something in writing.

4. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to accept the resignation of Theodore Arnst as Planning and Zoning Commissioner.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dansby and seconded by Commissioner Owen to reluctantly recommend Council accept the resignation of Theodore Arnst, Planning and Zoning Commissioner, Place 6. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Approve or disapprove the work session minutes of December 20, 2007.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dansby and seconded by Commissioner Cornehlsen to approve the minutes of December 20, 2007.

6. Approve or disapprove the work session minutes of May 13, 2008.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dansby and seconded by Commissioner Owen to approve the minutes of May 13, 2008.

7. Approve or disapprove the voting session minutes of May 15, 2008.

A motion was made by Commissioner Owen and seconded by Commissioner Dansby to approve the minutes of May 15, 2008.

8. Approve or disapprove the work session minutes of June 10, 2008.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dansby and seconded by Commissioner Owen to approve the minutes of June 10, 2008 as corrected.

9. Set dates for the July P&Z work session and voting session as follows

The July Work Session will be on Monday June 30, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas.

The July Voting Session will be at 7:00 PM on Monday July 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers,
9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas.

10. Adjourn.

There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Dansby and seconded by Commissioner Owen to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25.

Nadine Knaus, Chair