Meets: Work sessions 2nd Tuesdays at 7:00 pm , Voting sessions 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 pm

Nadine Knaus – Chairwoman, Place 5
Thomas Cornehlsen, Place 1
Kay Bower – Place 2
Samuel Stocks – Place 3
Frank Dansby – Place 4
Walter Lamar – Place 6

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WORK AND VOTING SESSION
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
& Thursday, December 17, 2009

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commisson will not meet for a work session on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 or for a voting session on Thursday, December 17, 2009.

Yolanda C. Benitez, TRMC
City Secretar

AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

CANCELLATION

REGULAR WORK SESSION - CANCELLED
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009 -- 7:00 P.M.

REGULAR VOTING SESSION - CANCELLED
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009 – 7:00 P.M.

AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WORK AND VOTING SESSION
Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 7:00 pm

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for a work and voting session at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2009 in the Administrative Conference Room, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Law of the State of Texas, and as required by law, notice is hereby posted on September 11, 2009 before 5:00 p.m., providing time, place, date and agenda thereof. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are provided. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Citizen Comments – limited to 3 minutes each

4. Business Items
The Commission may discuss, consider and/or make recommendations to Council to approve or disapprove the following items:

a. A petition from Comal ISD for variances to the sign ordinance concerning directional and parking signs, pedestal/marquee signage, building signage and other signage to be located at the Garden Ridge Elementary School site.

5. Administrative Items
The Commission may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:

a. Election of chair and vice-chair for the Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission for the period October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010.

b. Approve or disapprove the work and voting session minutes of August 11, 2009.

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

6. Adjournment

Yolanda Benitez, City Secretary

AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CANCELLATION — REGULAR WORK SESSION
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 -- 7:00 P.M.

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission regular work session scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2009 is hereby cancelled.

Yolanda Benitez, City Secretary

AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WORK AND VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2009 – 7:00 P.M.

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for a work and voting session at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2009 in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Law of the State of Texas, and as required by law, notice is hereby posted on August 7, 2009 before 5:00 p.m., providing time, place, date and agenda thereof. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are provided. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Citizen Comments – limited to 3 minutes each

4. Business Items
The Commission may discuss, consider and/or make recommendations to Council to approve or disapprove the following items:
a. A petition from Hanson Industries for a variance to the sign ordinance for a sign to be located on FM 3009.

b. A petition from Adam Michael Homes for a variance to the sign ordinance for signs along FM 3009 to direct prospective clients to their model home in Georg Ranch.

c. Reappointment of Tom Cornehlsen as Commissioner, Place 1, Frank Dansby as Commissioner, Place 4, Nadine Knaus as Commissioner, Place 5, and Walter Lamar as Commissioner, Place 6, with terms expiring September 30, 2011.

5. Administrative Items
The Commission may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:
a. Approve or disapprove the voting session minutes of June 18, 2009.

b. Introduction of City Secretary and responsibilities related to Planning and Zoning.

c. Update on actions taken by City Council in previous City Council Meetings.

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

6. Adjournment

Linda Knowlson, City Secretary

AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CANCELLATION
REGULAR WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009 -- 7:00 P.M.

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission regular work session scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2009 is hereby cancelled.

Linda Knowlson, City Secretary

REVISED AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

SPECIAL CALLED VOTING SESSION
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 -- 6:00 P.M.

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for a special called voting session at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2009 in the Administration Conference Room, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Law of the State of Texas, and as required by law, notice is hereby posted on May 29, 2009 before 5:00 p.m., providing time, place, date and agenda thereof. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are provided. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Citizen Comments – limited to 3 minutes each

4. Business Items
The Commission may discuss, consider and/or make recommendations to Council to approve or disapprove the following items:

a. A petition from Comal ISD for a Final Plat for its proposed elementary school to be located at the corner of FM 3009 and Municipal Parkway.

b. A petition by Comal ISD for a Special Use Permit for the proposed elementary school to be located at the corner of Municipal Parkway and FM 3009.

c. A petition by Sylvia Gangel for a temporary trailer to be used by TxDot to be located her property at the corner of FM 3009 and FM 2252.

5. Adjournment

Linda Knowlson, City Secretary

AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2009 -- 7:00 P.M.

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for a public hearing and voting session at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 15, 2009 in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Law of the State of Texas, and as required by law, notice is hereby posted on January 9, 2009 before 5:00 p.m., providing time, place, date and agenda thereof. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are provided. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Citizen Comments – limited to 3 minutes each

4. Public Hearings
The Commission will conduct a public hearing on the following:

a. A petition from Arthur J. Silva, represented by Chuck Christian to rezone the following properties from Residential Agricultural to Neighborhood Services (B-1):

i. a 2.67 acre tract of land situated in Comal County, Texas out of the G.M. Dolson Survey No 96, Abstract 120, consisting of that 2.52 acre tract conveyed to Leprechaun Ranch, Inc. recorded in Document No. 200206001566 of the Deed Records of Comal County, and known as 19197 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas

b. A petition from Arthur J. Silva, represented by Chuck Christian for the following variances to the property at 19197 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas:

i. 6.2.4.3 Side Yard: Petitioner is requesting that the requirement of a paved alley ROW fifteen feet down each property line be waived. Petitioner desires is to maintain the property in its present “natural” state and preserve the hand stacked rock wall that exists on the rear and side property lines.

ii. 6.2.4.4 Rear Yard: Petitioner is requesting that the requirement of a paved rear alley ROW at the rear of the property be waived. Buildings currently on the site which will be used as storage occupy the rear of the property and a hand stacked rock wall exists on the rear and side property lines that the Petitioner wants to preserve.

iii. 6.2.6 Construction Standards: Petitioner is requesting variances to the 90% masonry or masonry veneer requirement. Petitioner is requesting that the existing structures be allowed to maintain their present masonry percentage

iv. 8.5.1 Lawn Areas: Petitioner is requesting that existing native and St. Augustine grasses be allowed to remain around the existing structure.

v. 11.3 and 11.5 Non-Conforming Buildings and Change of Ownership: Petitioner is requesting that non-conforming structures be allowed to remain non-conforming in accordance with variances granted in 6.1.6 for the sale of the property from the existing owners.

5. Business Items
The Commission may discuss, consider and/or make recommendations to Council to approve or disapprove the following items:

a. A petition from Arthur J. Silva, represented by Chuck Christian to rezone the following properties from Residential Agricultural to Neighborhood Services (B-1):

i. a 2.67 acre tract of land situated in Comal County, Texas out of the G.M. Dolson Survey No 96, Abstract 120, consisting of that 2.52 acre tract conveyed to Leprechaun Ranch, Inc. recorded in Document No. 200206001566 of the Deed Records of Comal County, and known as 19197 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas

b. A petition from Arthur J. Silva, represented by Chuck Christian for the following variances to the property at 19197 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas.

i. 6.2.4.3 Side Yard: Petitioner is requesting that the requirement of a paved alley ROW fifteen feet down each property line be waived. Petitioner desires is to maintain the property in its present “natural” state and preserve the hand stacked rock wall that exists on the rear and side property lines.

ii. 6.2.4.4 Rear Yard: Petitioner is requesting that the requirement of a paved rear alley ROW at the rear of the property be waived. Buildings currently on the site which will be used as storage occupy the rear of the property and a hand stacked rock wall exists on the rear and side property lines that the Petitioner wants to preserve.

iii. 6.2.6 Construction Standards: Petitioner is requesting variances to the 90% masonry or masonry veneer requirement. Petitioner is requesting that the existing structures be allowed to maintain their present masonry percentage

iv. 8.5.1 Lawn Areas: Petitioner is requesting that existing native and St. Augustine grasses be allowed to remain around the existing structure.

v. 11.3 and 11.5 Non-Conforming Buildings and Change of Ownership: Petitioner is requesting that non-conforming structures be allowed to remain non-conforming in accordance with variances granted in 6.1.6 for the sale of the property from the existing owners.

c. A petition for a Master Plan for the property at 19197 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas.

d. A petition from American Bank of Texas for variances to the sign ordinance to allow

i. 2 sets of 3’ x 9.5’ signs on the building and

ii. 5 directional signs

6. Administrative Items
The Commission may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:

a. Approve or disapprove the voting session minutes of December 18, 2008.

b. Approve or disapprove the work session minutes of January 13, 2009.

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

7. Adjournment

Linda Knowlson, City Secretary

AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2009 -- 7:00 P.M.

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for a work session at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2009 in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Law of the State of Texas, and as required by law, notice is hereby posted on January 9, 2009 before 5:00 p.m., providing time, place, date and agenda thereof. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are provided. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Citizen Comments – limited to 3 minutes each

4. Business Items
The Commission may discuss the following items:

a. A petition from Arthur J. Silva, represented by Chuck Christian to rezone the following properties from Residential Agricultural to Neighborhood Services (B-1):
a 2.67 acre tract of land situated in Comal County, Texas out of the G.M. Dolson Survey No 96, Abstract 120, consisting of that 2.52 acre tract conveyed to Leprechaun Ranch, Inc. recorded in Document No. 200206001566 of the Deed Records of Comal County, and known as 19197 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas

b. A petition from Arthur J. Silva, represented by Chuck Christian for the following variances to the property at 19197 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas.

i. 6.2.4.3 Side Yard: Petitioner is requesting that the requirement of a paved alley ROW fifteen feet down each property line be waived. Petitioner desires is to maintain the property in its present “natural” state and preserve the hand stacked rock wall that exists on the rear and side property lines.

ii. 6.2.4.4 Rear Yard: Petitioner is requesting that the requirement of a paved rear alley ROW at the rear of the property be waived. Buildings currently on the site which will be used as storage occupy the rear of the property and a hand stacked rock wall exists on the rear and side property lines that the Petitioner wants to preserve.

iii. 6.2.6 Construction Standards: Petitioner is requesting variances to the 90% masonry or masonry veneer requirement. Petitioner is requesting that the existing structures be allowed to maintain their present masonry percentage

iv. 8.5.1 Lawn Areas: Petitioner is requesting that existing native and St. Augustine grasses be allowed to remain around the existing structure.

v. 11.3 and 11.5 Non-Conforming Buildings and Change of Ownership: Petitioner is requesting that non-conforming structures be allowed to remain non-conforming in accordance with variances granted in 6.1.6 for the sale of the property from the existing owners.

c. A petition for a Master Plan for the property at 19197 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas.

d. A petition from American Bank of Texas for variances to the sign ordinance to allow

i. 2 sets of 3’ x 9.5’ signs on the building and

ii. 5 directional signs

5. Administrative Items
The Commission may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:

a. Update on actions taken by City Council in previous City Council Meetings.

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

6. Adjournment

Linda Knowlson, City Secretary

AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
VOTING SESSION
Thursday, November 20, 2008 -- 7:00 pm

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for a voting session at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2008 in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Law of the State of Texas, and as required by law, notice is hereby posted on November 14, 2008 before 5:00 p.m., providing time, place, date and agenda thereof. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are provided. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Citizen Comments - limited to 3 minutes each

4. Business Items
The Commission may discuss, consider and/or make recommendations to Council to approve or disapprove the following items:

a. Explanation of requirements of Planning and Zoning Commissioner.

b. Interview of potential candidates to fill the remaining term of Planning and Zoning Commissioner, Place 6, with term expiring September 30, 2009

c. Recommendation to Council concerning a candidate to fill the remaining term of Planning and Zoning Commissioner, Place 6, with term expiring September 30, 2009.

d. Discussion of Comal County requirements concerning driveways along county roads.

e. Discussion of Attorney General ruling concerning agendas for Open Meetings.

f. Discussion of possible further changes to Ordinance 13, Section 5, Paragraph 5.1.3 concerning parking on the grass and right of ways.

g. Discussion of possible further changes to Ordinance 13, Section 5, Paragraph 5.1.8.1 regarding mailboxes.

h. Discussion of Nacogdoches Loop area Master Plan zoning.

5. Administrative Items
T he Commission may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:

a. Update on actions taken by City Council in previous City Council Meetings.

b. Approve or disapprove the voting session minutes of October 16, 2008.

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

6. Adjournment

Linda Knowlson, City Secretary

AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WORK SESSION
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 -- 7:00 pm

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for a work session at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2008 in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Law of the State of Texas, and as required by law, notice is hereby posted on October 10, 2008 before 5:00 p.m., providing time, place, date and agenda thereof. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are provided. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Citizen Comments – limited to 3 minutes each

4. Business Items
The Commission may discuss the following items:

a. A petition from Kimberley Ann Ogden and Arthur J. Silva, represented by Chuck Christian to rezone the following properties from Residential Agricultural to Light Industrial (L-1):

i) a 3.319 acre tract of land out of a 10.00 acre tract of land according to the deed recorded in Volume 316, Page 298, Deed Records of Comal County, Texas; said 10.00 acre tract being out of a 111.25 acre tract conveyed by deed to H.L. McLaughlin, et al and being a part of the George H. Dolson Survey No. 96, recorded in Volume 96, Page 415, Deed Records of said County and known as 19195 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas

ii) a 2.67 acre tract of land situated in Comal County, Texas out of the G.M. Dolson Survey No 96, Abstract 120, consisting of that 2.52 acre tract conveyed to Leprechaun Ranch, Inc. recorded in Document No. 200206001566 of the Deed Records of Comal County, and known as 19197 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas

b. A petition from Kimberley Ann Ogden and Arthur J. Silva, represented by VALRO Enterprises, Inc., management company for Key Insulation, Builders Energy Rate and IBS Advisors for the following variances to the properties at 19195 and 19197 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas.

i) Paragraph 7.1.4.3. Side Yard: Petitioner is requesting that the requirement of a paved alley ROW fifteen feet down each property line be waived. Petitioner desires is to maintain the property in its present “natural” state and preserve the hand stacked rock wall that exists on the rear and side property lines.

ii) Paragraph 7.1.4.4. Rear Yard: Petitioner is requesting that the requirement of a paved rear alley ROW at the rear of the property be waived. Buildings currently on the site which will be used as offices occupy the rear of the property and a hand stacked rock wall exists on the rear and side property lines that the Petitioner wants to preserve.

iii) Paragraph 7.1.7. Construction Standards: Petitioner is requesting variances to the 90% masonry requirement. Petitioner is proposing that the construction of a new warehouse is be masonry on the frontage/façade that faces the road only, and that the remainder of the building may be lumber or metal which match the remainder of the buildings. The Petitioner is also requesting that existing buildings be allowed to maintain their present masonry percentage until such time as the buildings require additions which constitute 30% or more of the existing structure.

iv) Paragraph 7.1.8. Exterior Lighting: Petitioner is requesting that exterior lighting shall be installed as flood lights that are shielded as per typical commercial lighting.

v) Paragraphs 11.3 and 11.5 Non-Conforming Buildings and Change of Ownership: Petitioner is requesting that non-conforming structures be allowed to remain non-conforming in accordance with variances granted in 7.1.7 for the sale of the property from the existing owners (Silva and Ogden) to VALRO Enterprises, Inc. the management company for Key Insulation, Builders Energy Rater and IBS Advisors.

c. A petition from Kimberley Ann Ogden and Arthur J. Silva, represented by VALRO Enterprises, Inc., management company for Key Insulation, Builders Energy Rate and IBS Advisors for a Master Plan of the combined properties at 19195 Nacogdoches Loop and 19197 Nacogdoches Loop for use by Key Insulation, Builders Energy Rater and IBS Advisors to construct and operate a business complex composed of offices, classrooms and a warehouse.

d. An amendment to Ordinance 13-092008, paragraph 5.1.3 to include an explanation of what constitutes a parking pad for the purposes of that Ordinance.

e. Further changes to Ordinance 13, Section 5, Paragraph 5.1.3 concerning parking on the grass and right of ways.

f. Further changes to Ordinance 13, Section 5, Paragraph 5.1.8.1 regarding mailboxes.

5. Administrative Items

a. Discuss any issues raised at the October 1, 2008 City Council Meeting.
b. Set date, time and location for next meeting.

6. Adjournment

Linda Knowlson, City Secretary

AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTING SESSION
Thursday, October 16, 2008 -- 7:00 pm

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for a public hearing and voting session at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2008 in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Law of the State of Texas, and as required by law, notice is hereby posted on October 10, 2008 before 5:00 p.m., providing time, place, date and agenda thereof. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are provided. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Citizen Comments - limited to 3 minutes each

4. Presentations
A presentation to Theodore Arnst to recognize his many years of service to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to the citizens of Garden Ridge.

5. Public Hearings
The Commission will conduct public hearings on the following:

a. A petition from Kimberley Ann Ogden and Arthur J. Silva, represented by Chuck Christian to rezone the following properties from Residential Agricultural to Light Industrial (L-1):

i. a 3.319 acre tract of land out of a 10.00 acre tract of land according to the deed recorded in Volume 316, Page 298, Deed Records of Comal County, Texas; said 10.00 acre tract being out of a 111.25 acre tract conveyed by deed to H.L. McLaughlin, et al and being a part of the George H. Dolson Survey No. 96, recorded in Volume 96, Page 415, Deed Records of said County and known as 19195 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas

ii. a 2.67 acre tract of land situated in Comal County, Texas out of the G.M. Dolson Survey No 96, Abstract 120, consisting of that 2.52 acre tract conveyed to Leprechaun Ranch, Inc. recorded in Document No. 200206001566 of the Deed Records of Comal County, and known as 19197 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas

1. Presentation by petitioner
2. Citizen comments in support of petition
3. Citizen comments in opposition of petition
4. Response by petitioner
5. Commissioners’ comments and discussion.

b. A petition from Kimberley Ann Ogden and Arthur J. Silva, represented by VALRO Enterprises, Inc., management company for Key Insulation, Builders Energy Rate and IBS Advisors for the following variances to the properties at 19195 and 19197 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas.

i. Paragraph 7.1.4.3. Side Yard: Petitioner is requesting that the requirement of a paved alley ROW fifteen feet down each property line be waived. Petitioner desires is to maintain the property in its present “natural” state and preserve the hand stacked rock wall that exists on the rear and side property lines.

ii. Paragraph 7.1.4.4. Rear Yard: Petitioner is requesting that the requirement of a paved rear alley ROW at the rear of the property be waived. Buildings currently on the site which will be used as offices occupy the rear of the property and a hand stacked rock wall exists on the rear and side property lines that the Petitioner wants to preserve.

iii. Paragraph 7.1.7. Construction Standards: Petitioner is requesting variances to the 90% masonry requirement. Petitioner is proposing that the construction of a new warehouse is be masonry on the frontage/façade that faces the road only, and that the remainder of the building may be lumber or metal which match the remainder of the buildings. The Petitioner is also requesting that existing buildings be allowed to maintain their present masonry percentage until such time as the buildings require additions which constitute 30% or more of the existing structure.

iv. Paragraph 7.1.8. Exterior Lighting: Petitioner is requesting that exterior lighting shall be installed as flood lights that are shielded as per typical commercial lighting.

v. Paragraphs 11.3 and 11.5 Non-Conforming Buildings and Change of Ownership: Petitioner is requesting that non-conforming structures be allowed to remain non-conforming in accordance with variances granted in 7.1.7 for the sale of the property from the existing owners (Silva and Ogden) to VALRO Enterprises, Inc. the management company for Key Insulation, Builders Energy Rater and IBS Advisors.

1. Presentation by petitioner
2. Citizen comments in support of petition
3. Citizen comments in opposition of petition
4. Response by petitioner
5. Commissioners’ comments and discussion.

c. An amendment to Ordinance 13-092008, paragraph 5.1.3 to include an explanation of what constitutes a parking pad for the purposes of that Ordinance.

1. Presentation by petitioner
2. Citizen comments in support of petition
3. Citizen comments in opposition of petition
4. Response by petitioner
5. Commissioners’ comments and discussion.

6. Business Items
The Commission may discuss, consider and/or make recommendations to Council to approve or disapprove the following items:

a. A petition from Kimberley Ann Ogden and Arthur J. Silva, represented by Chuck Christian to rezone the following properties from Residential Agricultural to Light Industrial (L-1):

i. a 3.319 acre tract of land out of a 10.00 acre tract of land according to the deed recorded in Volume 316, Page 298, Deed Records of Comal County, Texas; said 10.00 acre tract being out of a 111.25 acre tract conveyed by deed to H.L. McLaughlin, et al and being a part of the George H. Dolson Survey No. 96, recorded in Volume 96, Page 415, Deed Records of said County and known as 19195 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas

ii. a 2.67 acre tract of land situated in Comal County, Texas out of the G.M. Dolson Survey No 96, Abstract 120, consisting of that 2.52 acre tract conveyed to Leprechaun Ranch, Inc. recorded in Document No. 200206001566 of the Deed Records of Comal County, and known as 19197 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas

b. A petition from Kimberley Ann Ogden and Arthur J. Silva, represented by VALRO Enterprises, Inc., management company for Key Insulation, Builders Energy Rate and IBS Advisors for the following variances to the properties at 19195 and 19197 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas.

i. Paragraph 7.1.4.3. Side Yard: Petitioner is requesting that the requirement of a paved alley ROW fifteen feet down each property line be waived. Petitioner desires is to maintain the property in its present “natural” state and preserve the hand stacked rock wall that exists on the rear and side property lines.

ii. Paragraph 7.1.4.4. Rear Yard: Petitioner is requesting that the requirement of a paved rear alley ROW at the rear of the property be waived. Buildings currently on the site which will be used as offices occupy the rear of the property and a hand stacked rock wall exists on the rear and side property lines that the Petitioner wants to preserve.

iii. Paragraph 7.1.7. Construction Standards: Petitioner is requesting variances to the 90% masonry requirement. Petitioner is proposing that the construction of a new warehouse is be masonry on the frontage/façade that faces the road only, and that the remainder of the building may be lumber or metal which match the remainder of the buildings. The Petitioner is also requesting that existing buildings be allowed to maintain their present masonry percentage until such time as the buildings require additions which constitute 30% or more of the existing structure.

iv. Paragraph 7.1.8. Exterior Lighting: Petitioner is requesting that exterior lighting shall be installed as flood lights that are shielded as per typical commercial lighting.

v. Paragraphs 11.3 and 11.5 Non-Conforming Buildings and Change of Ownership: Petitioner is requesting that non-conforming structures be allowed to remain non-conforming in accordance with variances granted in 7.1.7 for the sale of the property from the existing owners (Silva and Ogden) to VALRO Enterprises, Inc. the management company for Key Insulation, Builders Energy Rater and IBS Advisors.

c. A petition from Kimberley Ann Ogden and Arthur J. Silva, represented by VALRO Enterprises, Inc., management company for Key Insulation, Builders Energy Rate and IBS Advisors for a Master Plan of the combined properties at 19195 Nacogdoches Loop and 19197 Nacogdoches Loop for use by Key Insulation, Builders Energy Rater and IBS Advisors to construct and operate a business complex composed of offices, classrooms and a warehouse.

d. An amendment to Ordinance 13-092008, paragraph 5.1.3 to include an explanation of what constitutes a parking pad for the purposes of that Ordinance.

e. Further changes to Ordinance 13, Section 5, Paragraph 5.1.3 concerning parking on the grass and right of ways. (Discussion only )

f. Further changes to Ordinance 13, Section 5, Paragraph 5.1.8.1 regarding mailboxes. (Discussion only)

7. Administrative Items
The Commission may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:

a. Election of chair, vice-chair and secretary for the Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission for the period October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009.

b. Approve or disapprove the voting session minutes of August 21, 2008.

c. Approve or disapprove the work session minutes of September 9, 2008.

d. Approve or disapprove the work session minutes of October 14, 2008.

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

8. Adjournment

Linda Knowlson, City Secretary