MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Work Session
Tuesday, November 13, 2007

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular work session at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2007 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 November 9, 2007 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 Arnst, Bower, Dansby, Knaus, Owen and Stocks were present.
Commissioner Cornehlsen arrived at 7:03 p.m.
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). None

4. Discuss the results of the Council session relative to the Master Plan for the Forest of Garden Ridge IV, the traffic study commissioned by Laredo GFG, and the alignment of Tonkawa Pass.

The Traffic Engineering Study dated November 6, 2007 by GKW Traffic Engineering and signed by William J. White, Sr. Vice President was discussed. Among the data was empir`ical usage of the intersections of Bat Cave and Schoenthal, Bat Cave and Bindsell. The two options discussed are making the proposed intersection of Bat Cave and Tonkawa Pass are keeping it a minor collector road with stop signs and a 90 degree turn or making it an arterial road which connects directly to Schoenthal Road. Collector roads generally have traffic calming measures (stop signs, traffic circles, etc.) while arterial roads generally have a free flow (an absence of traffic calming measures) and higher speed limits.

5. Discuss the implications of the Council’s preference for traffic control within the City of Garden Ridge and its
impact upon the Transportation Master Plan.

The City of Garden Ridge Master Plan currently envisions Tonkawa Pass as an arterial road. The Council tasked the P&Z to review existing Master Plan and provide a recommendation to the Council whether the Tonkawa Pass should be a collector or arterial road. They provided guidance that favors a collector road.

6. Discuss issues surrounding the continuation of Tonkawa Pass from the Forest of Garden Ridge IV and Bindseil Lane.

The small strip of property needed to make Tonkawa Pass a straight road and provide the most direct route is unavailable at a reasonable price. The owner will require relocation of an existing well and construction of a 6 foot masonry fence (at approximately $115 per foot). The alternative is to shift Tonkawa Pass approximately 300 feet to the right which would necessitate a right turn and a subsequent left turn.

7. Discuss a petition by Laredo GFG Development, LTD for a Master Plan for that portion of the property located west of the intersection of Bat Cave Rd. and Schoenthal Rd. to be known as the Forest of Garden Ridge IV that is within the city limits of the City of Garden Ridge.

8. Discuss a petition by ABG Development, Ltd. to rezone from Residential Agricultural to Residential that portion of the tract of land to be known as the Forest of Garden Ridge III which lays within the city limits of the City of Garden Ridge.

9. Discuss a petition by ABG Development, Ltd. for a Master Plan for the Forest of Garden Ridge III.

Ms. Natasha Uhlrich of Carter-Burgess Engineering, Architecture and Related Services, represented Laredo GFG Development LTD. Items 7, 8, and 9 above were discussed with the general conclusions that annexation was desirable for Unit 3B (open space detention basin as well as the seven 5 acre lots in 3B).

10. Discuss a petition by Tony Overman for a preliminary plat of Unit 2 of the Dawn Valley subdivision.

Mr. Arnold D. Martinez, Jr. P.E. represented Tony Overman Properties. The City Engineer requested the 500 year flood plain be noted on the subdivision plat and a 1 foot non-vehicle access designation be made on the Bat Cave frontage.

11. Discuss a petition by Tony Overman for a revised special use permit for the Overman subdivision and a review of the proposed site plan.

Mr. Bear Goolsby of Powers Goolsby and Associates, Architecture, represented Overman Properties III, LLC. He advised the dirt and mulch on the site will be processed and used in the development of the office complex. The Chair advised need an updated current adjacent property owners listing. Mr. Goolsby will provide by November 15, 2007

12. Discuss any issues raised at the September 5, 2007 City Council Meeting.
The Chair briefed several items. See City Council Minutes for details.

13. Set date, time and location for next meeting.

The next Voting Session will be Thursday, November 15, 2007 in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas.

The next Work Session will be Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas.

The December Public Hearing and Voting Session will be Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas.

14. Adjourn.

There being no further business, Commissioner Dansby made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Owen. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Nadine Knaus, Chair

MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Work Session
Tuesday, October 9, 2007

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular work session at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, October 9, 2007 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 October 5 2007 before 5:00 pm, 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 7:01 pm by the Chair

2. Roll Call.

Commissioners Arnst, Cornehlsen, Knaus, Owen and Stocks were present. Commissioner Bower arrived at 7:10 pm Commissioners 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). None

4. Discuss a petition by Laredo GFG Development, LTD to rezone from Residence-Agriculture (RA) to Single Family Residential (R) that portion (91+/- acres) of a 107.14 tract located within the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, being 107.14 acres of the remaining portion of a 160 acre tract recorded in Volume 95, Page 114 of the Deed Records of Comal County, Texas, situated in The Charles P.O. Hanlon Survey No. 72, Abstract No. 253, Comal County, Texas. The land is located west of the intersection of Bat Cave Rd. and Schoenthal Rd. and is to be known as the Forest of Garden Ridge IV.

Ms. Natasha Uhlrich, P.E., Carter-Burgess, Engineering, Architecture, and Related Services, was present representing the petitioner. The City Engineer said neither of the two geological formations was man made so do not fall under the non-use prohibition of the Edwards Aquifer. Ms. Uhlrich stated the well feeding the stock pond has been shut down.

5. Discuss a petition by Laredo GFG Development, LTD for the Master Plan for that portion of the property located west of the intersection of Bat Cave Rd. and Schoenthal Rd. to be known as the Forest of Garden Ridge IV that is within the city limits of the City of Garden Ridge.

Ms. Uhlrich presented two options for the intersection of August 1, 2008wa Pass connecting with Bat Cave Road at right angles NW of Schoenthal Road. Option 2 has Tonkawa Pass intersecting Bat Cave Road at the extreme NE end of the property. Access to Bat Cave going SE out of the development would be from Orchard Glen, right turn off Tonkawa Pass, to Schoenthal Road. The CAugust 1, 2008ss is open all the way to FM2252 then the portion between Schoenthal Road and Tonkawa Pass would be closed as envisioned in the current Master Plan. Ms. Uhlrich says the developer prefers Option 1. In either case the developer will ensure Triumphant Lutheran Church will have access to Tonkawa Pass.

Mr. Anthony Zugay, 21655 Valley Park Drive, submitted a two and half page letter supporting
Option 1.

Twisted Oaks joins Tonkawa Pass in the Master Plan, the right of way exists, but the City Administrator advises there are no plans to connect Twisted Oaks. She further advises the developer of Forest of Garden Ridge III may bring Tonkawa Pass from Wild Wind, where it currently stops, to Forest of Garden Ridge IV.

6. Discuss a request from ABG Development, Ltd. for the City of Garden Ridge to annex approximately 15.8 acres of the +/- 107 acre tract known as the Forest of Garden Ridge IV that lies within the City of San Antonio’s ETJ.

The City Administrator supports transfer from the City of San Antonio. Garden Ridge is already providing the water and the transfer would provide a cleaner boundary and any building would have to abide by our city building codes. Chair advises the first move is for the city to indicate by Council vote a willingness to accept the addition. Ms Uhlrich is optimistic San Antonio will release the acreage.

7. Discuss a request from ABG Development, Ltd. for the City of Garden Ridge to annex approximately 72.3 acres of the +/- 125 acre tract known as the Forest of Garden Ridge III that lies within the City of San Antonio’s ETJ and the CCN of SAWS.

Ms. Uhlrich asked the amount of acreage be revised to 43.5 acres not 72.3 acres shown above.

8. Discuss a petition by Tony Overman for a preliminary plat of the property master planned as lots 5 and 6 of the Dawn Valley subdivision.

Mr. Tony Overman, Overman Properties Inc., states the replat is necessary to provide 2.14 acres for a private home site.

9. Discuss any issues raised at the September 5, 2007 City Council Meeting.
The Chair briefed several items. See City Council Minutes.

10. Set date, time and location for next meeting.

The next Voting Session will be Thursday, October 18, 2007 in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas.

The next Work Session will be Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 7:00 pm in the 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 Stocks. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Nadine Knaus, Chair

Voting Session
Thursday, October 18, 2007

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular voting session at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 18, 2007 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 October 12, 2007 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 7:01 p.m. by the Chair

2. Roll Call.

Commissioners Arnst, Bower, Owen, Cornehlsen and Knaus were present.
Commissioners Dansby and Stocks were absent.
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 Laredo GFG Development, LTD to rezone from Residence-Agriculture (RA) to Single Family Residential (R) that portion (91+/- acres) of a 107.14 tract located within the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, being 107.14 acres of the remaining portion of a 160 acre tract recorded in Volume 95, Page 114 of the Deed Records of Comal County, Texas, situated in The Charles P.O. Hanlon Survey No. 72, Abstract No. 253, Comal County, Texas. The land is located west of the intersection of Bat Cave Rd. and Schoenthal Rd. and is to be known as the Forest of Garden Ridge IV.

The Commission reviewed the rezoning request and after discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cornehlsen and seconded by Commissioner Arnst to recommend Council approve the petition by Laredo GFG. The motion carried unanimously (4 to 0).

5. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a petition by Laredo GFG Development, LTD for the Master Plan for that portion of the property located west of the intersection of Bat Cave Rd. and Schoenthal Rd. to be known as the Forest of Garden Ridge IV that is within the city limits of the City of Garden Ridge.

There was significant discussion on this issue primarily concerning the alignment of Tonkawa Pass and the “closing” of a section of Bat Cave. The City Administrator reminded the Commission of the discussion at the previous work session concerning the fact that Tonkawa may be connected to FM 2252 in the near future. Therefore, the discussion moved to how traffic might be accommodated until Tonkawa Pass was connected. The City Engineer suggested that the portion of Tonkawa Pass from the proposed street called Orchard Glen might be left unconstructed and that Bat Cave Road might be left open until the lower end of Tonkawa Pass was completed. Once Tonkawa was complete between Orchard Glen and FM 2252, then that section of Tonkawa from Orchard Glen to Bat Cave could be completed and the section of Bat Cave from Tonkawa to Schoenthal Road could be abandoned. In that way, citizens in Park Lane and up Bat Cave would have the same amount of access that they currently have to FM 2252, until the new thoroughfare was completed. He indicated that this would be something that would be resolved in the platting phase and worked out between the City and the developer as development throughout Garden Ridge progressed.

Another issue was that of the Church who indicated that they were concerned about access under Option 2.

After much review, a motion was made by Commissioner Cornehlsen and seconded by Commissioner Owen to recommend Council approve Option 2 with the understanding:

a) that while the issue of access by the Church to Tonkawa Pass was not an issue within the purview of the City, the Commission hoped that the developer would work with Triumphant Lutheran Church to provide access to Tonkawa that was satisfactory to the church and

b) that the Commission intended that future discussion of keeping Bat Cave open until the lower half of Tonkawa Pass was completed would be resolved as part of the platting and construction phases.
During the discussion phase of the motion it was clear that the Commission members present were divided concerning the closing of Bat Cave. As a result, when a vote was taken the votes were 2 in favor and 2 opposed, so the motion failed.

Commissioner Arnst expressed his concerns about closing Bat Cave and made a motion to recommend Council approve Option 1. This motion failed for lack of a second.

There was subsequent discussion that without 4 aye votes for any motion, the issue would be postponed until the following meeting. After discussion it became clear that the Commission was divided on the issue of the closure of Bat Cave Road, but there was some interest in moving the item on to Council. Therefore a motion was made by Commissioner Cornehlsen and seconded by Commissioner Owen to recommend Council approve Option 2 with the understanding:

a) that while the issue of access by the Church to Tonkawa Pass was not an issue within the purview of the City, the Commission hoped that the developer would work with Triumphant Lutheran Church to provide access to Tonkawa that was satisfactory to the church,

b) that the Commission intended that future discussion of keeping Bat Cave open until the lower half of Tonkawa Pass was completed would be resolved as part of the platting and construction phases,

c) that the Council would know that certain members of the Commission may not be in favor of Option 2 but are voting in favor of the motion in order to move the issue along to Council, and

d) that Option 2 is consistent with the City’s revised Transportation Master Plan.
The motion carried unanimously (4 to 0).

6. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a request from ABG Development, Ltd. for the City of Garden Ridge to annex approximately 15.8 acres of the +/- 107 acre tract known as the Forest of Garden Ridge IV that lies within the City of San Antonio’s ETJ upon release of the ETJ by the City of San Antonio and under the condition that all efforts for the release be performed by the developer and at the developer’s expense.

A motion was made by Commissioner Arnst and seconded by Commissioner Cornehlsen to recommend Council approve a request from ABG Development, Ltd. for the City of Garden Ridge to annex approximately 15.8 acres of the +/- 107 acre tract known as the Forest of Garden Ridge IV that lies within the City of San Antonio’s ETJ upon release of the ETJ by the City of San Antonio and under the condition that all efforts for the release be performed by the developer and at the developer’s expense. The motion carried unanimously (4 to 0).

7. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a request from ABG Development, Ltd. for the City of Garden Ridge to annex approximately 43.5 acres of the +/- 125 acre tract known as the Forest of Garden Ridge III that lies within the City of San Antonio’s ETJ and the CCN of SAWS upon release of the ETJ by the City of San Antonio, release of the CCN by SAWS and under the condition that all efforts for the releases be performed by the developer and at the developer’s expense.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bower and seconded by Commissioner Cornhelsen to recommend Council approve a request from ABG Development, Ltd. for the City of Garden Ridge to annex approximately 43.5 acres of the +/- 125 acre tract known as the Forest of Garden Ridge III that lies within the City of San Antonio’s ETJ and the CCN of SAWS upon release of the ETJ by the City of San Antonio, release of the CCN by SAWS and under the condition that all efforts for the releases be performed by the developer and at the developer’s expense. The motion carried unanimously (4 to 0).

8. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a petition by Tony Overman for a revised master plan for the Dawn Valley Subdivision, Unit 2.

Commissioner Bower raised the issue of the mulch located on the Overman Subdivision property and requested that Mr. Overman address when the mulch would be removed. Mr. Overman indicated that he was in the process of getting the mulch removed, that he would be using a large part of it on the Graceland property and that additional buildings under review at the Overman subdivision would mean the mulch would be moved soon.

After review and discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Arnst and seconded by Commissioner Owen to recommend Council approve a petition by Tony Overman for a revised master plan for the Dawn Valley Subdivision, Unit 2.

9. Approve or disapprove Commission voting session minutes of September 20, 2007.

Motion to approve by Commissioner Arnst, seconded by Commissioner Owen.

Motion passed by unanimously.

10. Approve or disapprove Commission working session minutes of October 9, 2007.

Motion to approve, as corrected, by Commissioner Cornehlsen, seconded by Commissioner Owen.

Motion passed by unanimously.

11. Set date, time and location for next meeting.

The next Work Session will be at 7:00 PM on Tuesday November 13, 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 November 15, at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas.

12. Adjourn.

There being no further business, Commissioner Owen made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Bower.

Motion passed by unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Nadine Knaus, Chair

MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Public Hearing and Voting Session
Thursday, August 16, 2007

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission met in public hearing and regular voting session at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 16, 2007 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 10, 2007 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.
Public hearing called to order at 7:05 p.m. by the Chair.

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

3. Citizen Comments (limited to 3 minutes each). None.

4. Presentation of a petition by Laredo GFG Development, LTD to rezone from Residence-Agriculture (RA) to Single Family Residential (R) that portion (91+/- acres) of a 107.14 tract located within the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, being 107.14 acres of the remaining portion of a 160 acre tract recorded in Volume 95, Page 114 of the Deed Records of Comal County, Texas, situated in The Charles P.O. Hanlon Survey No. 72, Abstract No. 253, Comal County, Texas. The land is located west of the intersection of Bat Cave Rd. and Schoenthal Rd. and is to be known as the Forest of Garden Ridge IV.
a. Presentation by petitioner Mr. Jonathan D. Vargas and Natasha F. Uhlrich of Carter-Burgess (Engineering, Architecture, and Related Services) were present representing the developer. Mr. Vargas said 104-106 lots will be located on the property. .Development will be served by Garden Ridge City water and each home will have an individual septic system. He anticipates drainage to detention ponds will result in a slower than current runoff after rains.

b. Citizen comments in support of petition.
c. Citizen comments in opposition of petition.
Twenty citizens spoke about the proposed development. Most were not opposed or did not state direct opposition. Their concerns center around the following.

1) drainage problems and the anticipated increase in runoff down elevation from the development (runoff has increased with every new house),
2) insuring septic systems are adequate and do not cause raw sewage to be carried downstream,
3) increased traffic as a result of the development and the connection of FM 2252 with Bat Cave Road,
4) loss of rural character of Garden Ridge,
5) adverse impact on wildlife,
6) inability to enjoy property, walk on roads without fear of being run down, and the adverse impact of lighting.

Many of the speakers were long time residents (20-30-40 years) of Garden Ridge who stated categorically that promises about drainage were invariably wrong. As the years went by and developments came in properties that were never flooded became routinely flooded. Homes not threatened by water in 40 years had water on their doorstep. A general consensus is concern about what the city is going to do after the drainage plan fails.

Mr. Bill Hall, 8010 Biindseil, is a professional engineer. He says all the drainage plans have failed. He wants to fix it (flooding caused by new development) before it happens.

Another common thread was “follow the Master Plan.”

Mark Gruebmeyer, 21916 Las Cimas, Pastor of Triumphant Lutheran Church, says the gifting of 5 acres to the church was with the intent that the Master Plan be followed. The amount of access, 20 feet, offered by the developer is not adequate. He feels they need 40 feet of access.

Fran Velick, 8218 Park Lane Dr, is a 29 year resident of Garden Ridge. She says she has seen the minimum lot size go from 2 acres to ¾ an acre, Schoenthal Road (meaning beautiful valley) go to a beautiful tunnel, and flooding become common.

Other speakers:

Georgia Buehler, 21419 Forest Waters Circle
Rob Crow, 3512 Sherman Drive, Schertz
Ray Wofford, 1200 Spicewood, Schertz
Mark Schroeder, 10828 Pedeke, New Braunfels
James Heineke, 3134 Leyete, San Antonio
Randy Amescua, 10220 Mortain, New Braunfels
Neil Craigmile, 9063 Garden Ridge Drive
Mary Caton, 21759 Forest Waters
Tony Zugay, 21655 Vally Park Drive
Dan Bindseil, 8115 Bindseil
Betsy Eaton, 8228 Park Lane Drive
Mark Gold, 19785 Marbach Lane
Bill Swint, 8849 Twisted Oaks
Luis Lopez, 21510 Forest Waters Circle
Bob Dern, 21055 Bat Cave
Horacio Ayala, 8341 Bindseil
Dean Finley, 8511 Twisted Oaks

d. Response by petitioner.

Ms. Uhlrich said the location of detention ponds will be adjusted to the lowest points. They want to meet with Triumphant Lutheran Church to work out a mutually acceptable access plan from church property to Tonkawa Pass. She anticipates the intersection will be 90 degrees to Bat Cave Road plus or minus 10 degrees. She reminded the Commission and attendees this is a preliminary plan put together to get comments.
Mr. Vargas said the proposed detention pond is approximately 1½ acres and 5-6 feet deep. Water will be channeled to it both above ground and underground. He believes the existing stock pond is on lots 9-12. He indicated impervious cover is included in the calculations. The developer is selling lots as is.

e. Commissioners’ comments and discussion.
Questions asked by citizens and not responded to by the developer were repeated.

Will the development be gated?
No (Ms. Uhlrich)

Will there be a big fence like on Bat Cave Road?
No (Ms. Uhlrich)

Will the stock pond be filled in by the developer?
No (Ms. Uhlrich).

Will we see raw sewage when it floods?
No, all septic systems will have to meet current city, county, and state standards (Ms. Uhlrich).

Will your development connect with Twisted Oaks Road?
No (Ms Uhlrich).

5. Adjourn.
Public Hearing adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Regular Voting Session

1. Call to Order.
Regular voting session called to order at 8:40 p.m. by the Chair.

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

3. Citizen Comments (limited to 3 minutes each). None.

4. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a petition by Laredo GFG Development, LTD to rezone from Residence-Agriculture (RA) to Single Family Residential (R) that portion (91+/- acres) of a 107.14 tract located within the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, being 107.14 acres of the remaining portion of a 160 acre tract recorded in Volume 95, Page 114 of the Deed Records of Comal County, Texas, situated in The Charles P.O. Hanlon Survey No. 72, Abstract No. 253, Comal County, Texas. The land is located west of the intersection of Bat Cave Rd. and Schoenthal Rd. and is to be known as the Forest of Garden Ridge IV.

Chair reminded Commissioners and attendees that the purpose of the petition is to change the land from RA to R. Chair expressed concern over the septic and drainage issues. Ms. Uhlrich stated no septic systems can be located within 100 feet of a well. All wells on the property are noted. No septic system is within the 100 feet restriction.

Motion to postpone for discussion next month made by Commissioner Bower and seconded by Commissioner Arnst. Motion passed by unanimous vote with Chair voting.

5. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a petition by Laredo GFG Development, LTD for the Master Plan for that portion of the property located west of the intersection of Bat Cave Rd. and Schoenthal Rd. to be known as the Forest of Garden Ridge IV that is within the city limits of the City of Garden Ridge.

The City Engineer advised Chair by letter dated August 16, 2007 of a number of questions that must be addressed by the petitioner.

Motion to postpone until issues raised by City Engineer are resolved made by Commissioner Stocks, and seconded by Commissioner Arnst. Motion passed by unanimous vote with Chair voting.

6. Approve or disapprove Commission voting session minutes of July 19, 2007.

Motion to approve, with minor corrections, made by Commissioner Bower and seconded by Commissioner Arnst. Motion passed by unanimous vote with Chair voting.

7. Approve or disapprove Commission working session minutes of August 14, 2007.

Motion to approve, with minor corrections, by Commissioner Arnst, seconded by Commissioner Bower. Passed by unanimous vote with Chair voting.

8. Set date, time and location for next meeting.

The next Work Session will be at 7:00 pm on Tuesday September 11, 2007 at 7:00 pm.
The next Voting Session will be at 7:00 pm on Thursday September 20,, 2007 at 7:00 pm.
All meetings held in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas

9. Adjourn.
There being no further business, Commissioner Arnst made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Bower. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm.
Nadine Knaus

MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Work Session
Tuesday, May 8, 2007

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular work session at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2007 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 May 4, 2007 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 Arnst, Cornehlsen, Bower, Dansby, Knaus, and Stocks were present.
Commissioner Owen was absent.
Also attending were the City Engineer, Mr. George J. Lyons; and the City Administrator, Ms. Nancy Cain.

3. Citizen Comments. None

4. Discuss a petition by Mr. Perry Blanton for a revised Master Plan for the Georg Ranch Subdivision.
Mr. John J. Moy, Jr., P.E. of Pawelek & Moy, Inc., engineer of record, and Mr. Perry Blanton and Mrs. Donna Blanton were present representing Blanton Development Company.

Mr. Moy explained the Master Plan dated July 2006 as revised April 27, 2007 (18 revisions since December 3, 1999) would put Unit 8 back to original configuration and become Lot 1ABR and the location of the Amenity Center. Unit 12 would be split off of Unit 11 and have 4 units on a new street, Belterra Cove. Belterra Cove is directly across Tuscan Hills Drive from Larmona Cove.

Under the revised Master Plan the total number of buildable lots in Georg Ranch is 296 including the Amenity Center (Unit 8, Block 9, Lot 1ABR), a drainage & utility easement with existing detention ponds (Unit 9, Block 9, Lot 5), a common area and greenbelt (Unit 12, Block 19, Lot 5), and existing drainage areas and detention ponds not designed as lots.

The Tuscan Hills Drive entrance gate will be relocated 130 feet towards FM 3009 with the key pad relocated appropriately. Belterra Cove and Larmona Cove will be inside the gated entrance. The gate will still be approximately 200 feet from FM 3009.

Unit 12, Block 19, Lot 5 will be an all inclusive greenbelt, common area, as well as a cemetery having two marked graves dating from late 1800. Access to the cemetery will be by Belterra Cove.

5. Discuss a petition by Mr. Perry Blanton to amend the plats for Lots 1AR and 1BR, Block 9 of Georg Ranch
Subdivision, Unit 8, creating Lot 1ABR, Block 9 of Georg Ranch Subdivision, Unit 8.

Mr. Moy said the submission of the Amended Plat reestablishing the Amenity Center at Unit 8, Block 9,
Lot 1ABR is not required by ordinance but Mr. Blanton elected to make the amendment on the public
record. He noted no gas, electric, telephone, or CATV easements are needed for Lot 1ABR. In response to
a question from a Commissioner, Mr. Moy stated the lot would be graded so there would not be standing water on the lot after it rains.

6. Discuss a petition by Mr. Perry Blanton to replat Lot 12, Block 1 of Georg Ranch Unit 11, creating Lots 1, 2, 3
and 4 of Georg Ranch Subdivision, Unit 12.
Mr. Moy said that in addition to the common area described above, 4 additional buildable lots would be created in the new Unit 12.

7. Discuss proposed change to the meeting dates in June from June 21 to June 14, making the meetings in June on June 12 and 14.

Change to the June meeting dates was discussed and will be voted on at the Voting Session,
Thursday, May 17, 2007

8. Discuss proposed change to the meeting dates in July from July 10 to July 19, making the meetings in July on July 17 and 19.

Change to the July meeting dates was discussed and will be voted on at the Voting Session,
Thursday, May 17, 2007

9. Discuss any issues raised at the May 2, 2007 City Council Meeting. Several items briefed. See City Council Minutes for details.

10. Set date, time and location for next meeting.

The Planning and Zoning meetings for June and July will be determined per vote on items 7 and 8 above. All meetings will be held at 7:00 pm, City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas.

11. Adjourn.

There being no further business, Commissioner Dansby made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Bower. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

Nadine Knaus, Chair

MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Public Hearing and Voting Session
Thursday, April 19, 2007

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular work session at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 19, 2007 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 April 13, 2007 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 Arnst, Cornehlsen, Bower, 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. None

4. Presentation of a petition by Glenn-Dean (Wendy) and Chuck Manganello for a variance to Ordinance 13,
paragraph 5.1.2.4. requiring that attached garages “shall not face a paved street” at their property at 8915 Sonata Court.

a. Presentation by the petitioner Mr. Manganello was present and presented an approximately 18 page package supporting his petition. He emphasized there were no restrictions on front facing garages when he purchased th lot. The garage will be 3 car with two entrances. He states there will be a covered porch and a covered walkway from the house to the garage. Mr. Manganello stated he would like to work with the neighbors more.

b. Citizen comments in support of petition None

c. Citizen comments in opposition of petition Mr. Andrew Hopkins of 22110 Deer Canyon Dr. is against the petition. It put the garage too close to the street Mr. Bob Dosee of 22104 Deeer Canyon Dr. is now against the lot. He had previously signed a paper in support of the petition but now withdraws that support. The proposed garage is so large and so close to the street that while he would like to be flexible he cannot support the variance.

d. Response by petitioner Mr. Manganello said he was willing to work those who object but he does not want to be forced
to push the garage so far back or to turn it in.

e. Commissioners’ comments and discussion
The Chair introduced two letters in support of the petition.
The owner of the property at 8822 Tuscan Hills Dr., Mr. Ron McIntyre of McIntyreWood Construction, LLC, supports the request of the garage to face Deer Canyon Dr.

Mr. Perry Blanton, Developer of Georg Ranch, sent a letter to the Mayor indicating his support of the petition based on “less impervious cover due to shorter driveway length and width” with “minimizing elimination of existing trees” and “vegetative screening of the detached garage access would provide a more pleasing view corridor along Deer Canyon Drive.”

The Chair introduced two letters in opposition to the petition.

Russell & Lynn Bandy, 8904 Tuscan Hills Drive oppose the variance because it would set precedence contrary to the purpose of the ordinance. “Positive curb appeal is not having to look into someone’s garage regardless if you are a neighbor or a passenger in a car.”“Garage is too close to street.” “Our front property view would be their garage.”

John & Janice Petro, 22023 Deer Canyon Dr., cited among the reasons the Petro’s strongly oppose the petition are closeness to street, one of two major thoroughfares that transit Georg Ranch, there are alternative solutions available if the owners just want to save a tree, the cluttered look of open garages, cars parked in driveway would have the rear bumper only a few feet from the street, lost trees can be replaced with another tree/shrub/plant, and even with closed garage doors it would detract from the common beauty of the neighborhood.

A Commissioner noted the other homes on Deer Canyon Dr with front facing garages (all built before the ordinance) are well set back from the street. The Commissioner further noted a car parked in the driveway would be almost on the street. Another Commissioner stated that while trees are important they are not the only consideration. Mr. Manganello was requested to provide an impervious cover calculation upon resubmittal.

5. Adjourn
Public Hearing adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

Regular Voting Session

1. Call to Order.
Regular voting session called to order at 7:24 p.m. by the Chair

2. Roll Call.
Commissioners Arnst, Cornehlsen, Bower, 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. None

4. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a petition by Glenn-Dean (Wendy) and Chuck Manganello for a variance to Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.2.4. requiring that attached garages “shall not face a paved street” at their property at 8915 Sonata Court.

Mr. Manganello was present. Mr. Manganello expressed considerable concern that neighbors could dictate his investment. After more discussion, Mr. Manganello indicated a postponement would give him the opportunity to sit down with neighbors.
At the request of Mr. Manganello, a motion was made by Commissioner Cornehlsen , seconded by Commissioner Owen, to postpone voting on a petition by Glenn-Dean (Wendy) and Chuck Manganello for a variance to Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.2.4. requiring that attached garages “shall not face a paved street” at their property at 8915 Sonata Court.

Motion passed by unanimous vote.

5. Discuss any issues raised at the April 4, 2007 City Council Meeting.

Several items briefed. See City Council Minutes or City of Garden Ridge web site for details.

6. Approve or disapprove Commission voting session minutes of March 15, 2007.

Motion to approve, with minor corrections, by Commissioner Owen, seconded by Commissioner Cornehlsen. Passed by unanimous vote.

7. Set date, time and location for next meeting.

The next Voting Session will be at 7:00 PM on Thursday May 17, at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas.

8. Adjourn.

There being no further business, Commissioner Owen made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Bower. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.

Nadine Knaus, Chair

MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Work Session
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular work session at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, 2007 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 March 9, 2007 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 7:05 p.m. by the Chair

2. Roll Call.
Commissioners Arnst, Cornehlsen, Bower, Knaus, and Stocks were present.
Commissioners Dansby and Owen were absent.

Also attending were the City Engineer, Mr. Roger D. Manteufel, PE; and the City Administrator,
Ms. Nancy Cain.

3. Citizen Comments.
None

4. Discuss a petition by Triumphant Lutheran Church for variances to the sign ordinance as follows:

a. Ordinance 55, paragraph 11 to permit an advertising sign for the church to be located on Mr. Wetz’s property at the corner of FM3009 and FM2252, and
b. that such sign be 4 feet by 6 feet in dimension.

Ms. Mary Feuge & Mr. Doug Hammerstrom, both of the Evangelism Team, were present representing Triumphant Lutheran Church. They presented a letter of permission signed by the property owner, Mr. Monroe Wetz, for the 4’ x 6’ sign. Copies of the letter were provided the Chair and each Commission member present. They further stated the bottom of the sign would be 55 inches above grade and that Triumphant Lutheran will pay all costs to procure and erect the sign. The sign wording for the directional sign was provided at the Feb 13, 2007 P&Z Working Session.

5. Discuss a petition by Mr. Gary Miller to rezone from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Office and Professional
(B-2) a 1.394 acres of land out of the George M. Dolson Survey No. 96, Abstract 120, City of Garden Ridge
Comal County, Texas and also being out of a 4.509 acre tract described in Volume 316, Page 300 of the Deed
Records of Comal County, Texas. The property is located north of the Northeast Bible Church on FM2252.

No one was present on behalf of Mr. Miller. The Chair advised the City sent notification letters on February 15, 2007 to the adjacent property owners including those across the street. Appropriate notice was also placed into the paper.

6. Discuss a petition by Brian and Susan Beck of 9670 Trophy Oaks Drive to allow the location of two lighted
columns to be placed in the City’s ROW at the intersection of their circular drive and the street at 9670 Trophy
Oaks Dr. and requesting the following variances:

a. Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.2.5.3 for more than one structure of a given type
b. Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.2.5.3 for more than 3 structures,
c. Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.2.14.2 permitting lighting to illuminate a neighbors property, and Ordinance
8.6.2 for waiving the line of sight requirements surrounding a street.

The Beck’s were not present. The Chair advised the City sent notification letters on February 15, 2007 to the adjacent property owners including those across the street. Appropriate notice was also placed into the paper.

7. Preliminary discussion of a request for reconsideration of a petition by Chuck and Wendy Manganello for a
variance to Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.2.4 requiring that attached garages “shall not face a paved street” at their property at 8915 Sonata Court.

Mr. Chuck Magennello explained he and his wife have owned the lot since before the Ordinance was changed to current not front facing/not face a paved street ordinance was adopted. He said they bought the lot specifically because of the large oak trees and engaged an architect to design the house and garage to insure little or no loss of trees. By using entry from Deer Canyon no trees will have to be removed for the house, the garage or the driveway.

8. Discussion of issues raised at the March 7, 2007 City Council Meetings.
Several items briefed. See City Council Minutes for details.

9. Set date, time and location for next meeting.

The next Public Hearing and Voting Session will be at 7:00 PM on Thursday March 15, at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas.

10. Adjourn.

There being no further business, Commissioner Bower made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Arnst. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Nadine Knaus, Chair

MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Work Session
Tuesday, February 13, 2007

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular work session at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, February 13, 2007 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 February 9, 2007 before 5:00 pm, 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 pm by the Chair

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

3. Citizen Comments. None

4. Discuss a petition by Fritz van Nest for a consideration of the Declaration of Use Restrictions for
Wild Wind Unit 3.
Mr. Fritz W. Van Nest, JBS Development & Finance, LLC, was present and represented Wild Wind Unit 3.
Chair reminded Commissioners they had been provided copies of the Declaration of Use Restrictions at an earlier meeting.

5. Discuss a petition by Fritz van Nest for an entry design and signage for Wild Wind Unit 3
Mr. Van Nest provided conceptual copies of proposed signage.

6. Discuss a petition by Triumphant Lutheran Church for variance to the sign ordinance as follows:

a. Ordinance 55, paragraph 11 to permit an advertising sign for the church to be located on Mr. Wetz’s property at the corner of FM3009 and FM2252, and
b. that such sign be 4 feet by 6 feet in dimension.

Mr. Doug Hammerstrom was present representing Triumphant Lutheran Church.
The City Administrator explained the 8 Triumphant Lutheran Church signs covered under the grandfather clause of Ordinance 55- 012003, 11b through 11i, no longer exist. The proposed sign will be a directional sign, 4 feet tall and 6 feet wide on painted plywood. Permission for the sign was granted, no payment involved, by the property owner, Mr. Monroe Wetz.

The Chair suggested Triumphant Lutheran Church representatives obtain written permission from the property owner.

7. Preliminary discussion of the rezoning of 1.394 acres of land, more or less, out of the George M. Dolson Survey No. 96, Abstract 120, City of Garden Ridge, Comal County, Texas and also being out of a 4.509 acre tract in property deed recorded in Comal County Volume #316, page #300.
The owner of the property, Mr. Gary L. Miller, appeared before the Commission.

The Chair advised Mr. Miller the petition would not be on the Voting Session agenda in February but would be on the agenda in the Public Hearing and regular sessions of the Voting Session of the P&Z meeting on March 15, 2007.

8. Preliminary discussion of request for reconsideration of a petition by Brian and Susan Beck of 9679 Trophy Oaks Drive to allow the placement of two lighted columns to be placed in the City’s ROW at the intersections of their circular drive and the street at 9670 Trophy Oaks Dr. and requesting the following variances:

a. Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.2.5.3 for more than one structure of a given type
b. Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.1.2.5.3 for more than 3 structures
c. Ordinance 13, paragraph 5.2.1.4.2 permitting lighting to illuminate a neighbors property, and
d. Ordinance 8.6.2 for waiving the line of sight requirements surrounding a street.

Mr. and Mrs. Beck were present at the meeting. They provided an extensive package supporting their petition.

The Chair advised Mr. & Mrs. Beck the petition would not be on the Voting Session agenda in February but would be on the agenda in the Public Hearing and regular sessions of the Voting Session of the P&Z meeting on March 15, 2007

9. Discussion of issues raised at the January 3, 2007 & February 7, 2007 City Council Meetings.
Several items briefed. See City Council Minutes of City of Garden Ridge web site for details.
Chair advised no separate minutes of Joint Meetings of the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission would be kept. The City Secretary will prepare such minutes for record.

10. Set date, time and location for next meeting.
The next Voting Session will be at 7:00 PM on Thursday February 15, at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers,
9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas.

11. Adjourn.
There being no further business, Commissioner Dansby made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Owen. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Nadine Knaus, Chair

Voting Session
Thursday, February 15, 2007

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular work session at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2007 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 February 9, 2007 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 Cornehlsen, Bower, Dansby, Knaus, Owen, and Stocks were present.
Commissioner Arnst was absent.

Also attending was the City Engineer, Mr. George J. Lyons.

3. Citizen Comments. None

4. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a petition by Fritz van Nest for a consideration of the Declaration of Use Restrictions for Wild Wind Unit 3. Mr. Fritz Van Nest was present representing Wild Wind Unit 3 subdivision.

Motion made by Commissioner Owen, seconded by Commissioner Dansby, to recommend approval to Council of a petition by Fritz van Nest for the Declaration of Use Restrictions for Wild Wind Unit 3.

Motion passed with four votes, one Commissioner abstaining.

5. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a petition by Fritz van Nest for a consideration of the entry design and signage for Wild Wind Unit 3

Mr. Fritz Van Nest was present representing Wild Wind Unit 3 subdivision.

Motion made by Commissioner Cornehlsen, seconded by Commissioner Owen, to recommend approval to Council of the petition by Fritz Van Nest for the entry design and signage for Wild Wind Unit 3.

Motion passed with four votes, one Commissioner abstaining.

6. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a petition by Triumphant Lutheran Church for variance to the sign ordinance as follows:

a. Ordinance 55, paragraph 11 to permit an advertising sign for the church to be located on Mr. Wetz’s property at the corner of FM3009 and FM2252, and
b. that such sign be 4 feet by 6 feet in dimension.
Mr. Doug Hammerstron was present representing Triumphant Lutheran Church. He indicated the Church is looking at obtaining a better wood sign to withstand the weather. He asked the petition be tabled until next March meeting.

Motion made by Commissioner Stocks, seconded by Commissioner Owen, to table the petition until the March P&Z meeting.

Motion passed by unanimous vote.

7. Approve or disapprove Commission voting session minutes of December 21, 2006

Motion to approve, with minor corrections, by Commissioner Bower, seconded by Commissioner Cornehlsen.

Passed by unanimous vote.

8. Approve or disapprove Commission voting session minutes of February 13, 2007

Motion to approve, with minor corrections, by Commissioner Cornehlsen, seconded by Commissioner Dansby. .

Passed by unanimous vote.

9. Set date, time and location for next meeting.

The next Work Session will be at 7:00 PM on Tuesday March 13, 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 March 15, at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers,
9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas.

The Chair reminded Commission Members of the Special Joint City Council and Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting Monday, 26 February, 2007

11. Adjourn.

There being no further business, Commissioner Owen made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Cornehlsen. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

Nadine Knaus, Chair

MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Public Hearing and Voting Session
Thursday, December 21, 2006

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission met in public hearing and voting session at 7:00 pm, Thursday December 21, 2006 in the Municipal Court Room, 9357 Schoenthal Road, 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 December 15, 2006 before 5:00 pm, according to law. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. No requests for accommodations or interpretive services 48 hours in advance of this meeting were made.

Public Hearing

1. Call to Order
Public Hearing called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the Chair

2. Roll Call
Commissioners Bower, Cornehlsen, Dansby, Knaus, and Stocks were present.
Commissioners Arnst and Owen were absent.
Also attending was the City Engineer, Mr. George J. Lyons.

3. Citizen Comments. None

4. Presentation of a petition by Northeast Bible Church for an amended special use certificate for Northeast Bible Church located at 19185 Nacogdoches Road. The amended special use certificate incorporates the revised Phase I Master Plan approved by the City Council on November 1, 2006 which moves the proposed new sanctuary from Phase I to a subsequent phase, and moves the youth center/gym into Phase I.

i. Presentation by petitioner

Mr. Thomas Lewis, Building Committee Northeast Bible Church, was present representing the Church. He explained the decision was a financial one. The Church made the decision to proceed with the education buildings, youth and early childhood, and defer the sanctuary. Cost of the sanctuary estimated at 8-10 million dollars.

ii. Citizen comments in support of petition - None

iii. Citizen comments in opposition of petition - None

v. Commissioner’ comments and discussion

5. Adjourn
The public hearing was adjourned at 7:09 pm

Regular Voting Session

1. Call to Order
Called to order at 7:09 p.m. by the Chair

2. Roll Call
Commissioners Bower, Cornehlsen, Dansby, Knaus, and Stocks were present.
Commissioners Arnst and Owen were absent.
Also attending was the City Engineer, Mr. George J. Lyons.

3. Citizen Comments. None

4. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a petition by Northeast Bible Church for an amended special use certificate for Northeast Bible Church located at 19185 Nacogdoches Road. The amended special use certificate incorporates the revised Phase I Master Plan approved by the City Council on November 1, 2006 which moves the proposed new sanctuary from Phase I to a subsequent phase, and moves the youth center/gym into Phase I.

Motion made by Commissioner Stocks, seconded by Commissioner Cornehlsen, to recommend approval to Council of a petition by Northeast Bible Church for an amended special use certificate for Northeast Bible Church located at 19185 Nacogdoches Road. The amended special use certificate incorporates the revised Phase I Master Plan approved by the City Council on November 1, 2006 which moves the proposed new sanctuary from Phase I to a subsequent phase, and moves the youth center/gym into Phase I.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.

Petitioners were advised it was to their advantage to be present to respond to any questions the Council might have at the Council meeting on January 3, 2007.

5. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a siting petition by Hershey Johnson to construct a 576 sq. ft. garage at his home at 20208 Regency Run.
Mr. Hershey Johnson and Mrs. Syble Johnson were present. They responded to the question raised in the work session about the height of the proposed garage. Mr. Johnson indicated it would be approximately 13 feet. A letter was presented signed by Mr. Ronald Girth of 20202 Regency Run indicating his approval of the siting and the proposed garage. Mr. Thomas Cornehlsen, a P&Z Commissioner, speaking as a private citizen and neighbor on the other side of the Johnson’s also supported the petition.

Motion made by Commissioner Dansby, seconded by Commissioner Stocks, to recommend approval to Council of a siting petition by Mr. and Mrs. Hershey Johnson to construct a 576 sq. ft. garage at his home at 20208 Regency Run.
Motion passed with 4 votes, Chair voting in favor. Commissioner Cornehlsen abstained.

6. Discuss and consider a recommendation to Council to approve or disapprove a petition by Lancaster Development
Company for consideration of the entry design and signage for The Enclave, Unit 2.
Mr. Mike Lancaster, Lancaster Development was present. He responded to a question raised about the height of the fence at the work session indicating it was 5 feet.
Motion made by Commissioner Dansby, seconded by Commissioner Cornehlsen, to recommend approval to Council of a petition by Lancaster Development Company for consideration of the entry design and signage for The Enclave, Unit 2.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.

7. Approve or disapprove Commission voting session minutes of November 16, 2006.

Motion to approve, with minor corrections, by Commissioner Dansby, seconded by Commissioner Bower.
Passed by unanimous vote.

8. Approve or disapprove Commission work session minutes of December 12, 2006.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Dansby, seconded by Commissioner Cornehlsen.
Passed by unanimous vote.

9. Set date, time and location for next meeting.
The next Work Session will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 in the Municipal Court Room, 9357 Schoenthal Road, Garden Ridge, Texas.
The next Voting Session will be at 7:00 PM on Thursday January 11, 2007 in the Municipal Court Room, 9357 Schoenthal Road, Garden Ridge, Texas.

10. Adjourn.
There being no further business, Commissioner Cornehlsen made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Dansby.
Motion passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm
Nadine Knaus, Chair