Leon Valley EnewsMay 11, 2012

Upcoming City Council & Town Hall MeetingsThe City Council’s next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15. Regular Meetingsbegin at 7 p.m. The City Council is also posted for an Executive Session which begins at5:30 p.m. The City Council Meeting Agendas are attached.

Posted agendas and agenda documentation are available on the City website atwww.leonvalleytexas.gov. The agenda is also posted on the City’s official bulletin board outsidethe front City Hall doors. All City Council meetings are open to the public.

DPS Center InformationSome information regarding the DPS Mega Center from Mayor Riley follows this Enews.

Bond and General Election NewsFor those interested, the Early Voting count before any mail, provisional, oroverseas ballots, numbered 551 Leon Valley voters through Tuesday, May 8.Although many more Bexar County voters voted at our Leon ValleyConference Center for the convenience.

If you decide to participate in the Election tomorrow, we suggest that when you come tothe polls, you bring your new Voter Registration Card (Voter Registration Certificate).

I f y o u h a v e n o t r e c e i v e d y o u r n e w Voter Registration Card in the mail, bringa form of identification. Most of the 300,000 cards were mailed out last week and shouldbe in the voter’s hands by now.

Some precinct locations have changed since the re-districting following the 2010 DecennialCensus. If you wonder where to go vote, please use the link below.

Map of Leon Valley Voter PrecinctsIf you will click on the link, you will see the map of Leon Valley Voter Precincts.

Although some readers don’t like to have to click on one more link, it is sometimes helpful tosee a picture of the map. The map helps because the precincts are laid out, complete withboundary lines. Then using the information below, you will know where to go vote,tomorrow on Election Day, in the event your polling precinct designation changed as part ofthe re-districting process.

Election Day, May 12, Polling Place LocationsThe Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

City / County Election Precincts Polling Places2061 & 2143 Leon Valley City Hall, 6400 El Verde Road, Leon Valley, 78238

2112 & 2126 Leon Valley Elementary School, 7111 Huebner Road, Leon Valley, 78240

2151 Pat Neff Middle School, 5227 Evers Road, San Antonio, 78238

3002 & 3003 John Marshall High School, 8000 Lobo Lane, Leon Valley, 78240

If you still have questions about where to go vote, please City Hall, at 684-1391,extension 216 or call Bexar County Elections at 335-VOTE (8683). As electionsofficials, we will be more than happy to help you find the information you need.

“Come One, Come All”

The Leon Valley Annual Pet Parade

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012

Where: 6417 Evers Road (Behind the Library)

Time: 10:00 a.m. To Noon

There will be several businesses available for questions and answers about your pet’s safety,health and welfare. We will have free refreshments for both pets and owners.

Prizes will be awarded in various categories, and we will have “Ballonamations” foreveryone’s enjoyment. If you have any questions, please contact Animal Control Officer,Ricky Williams, at (210)-684-1391 x 229.

Tree Advisory Board Summer BreakThe Tree Advisory Board will be taking a Summer Break during the Months of May and June.Therefore, the meetings which would normally occur on the following dates are cancelled:Wednesday, May 16, 2012 and Wednesday, June 20, 2012. For questions please call 210-684-1391, extension 227.

Taste of Leon Valley InformationPlease the attached flyer for more information on the Taste of Leon Valley.

The Leon Valley Public LibraryThe Leon Valley Public Library is still a great value, offering freeinformation and resources of varying kinds.

Chess Teacher Sought on Volunteer Basis: The Librarian is currentlyseeking volunteers to teach chess to aspiring chess students andbeginners. Email the Librarian expressing your interest or with youroffer to teach on a voluntary basis. Chess class would be set up

after school or on Saturday hours the Library is open.

For more information on the latest events at the City’s Public Library, see their website:http://www.leonvalley.lib.tx.us. Watch their website for updates on upcoming events.

Leon Valley Farmers MarketShop Leon Valley First, Shop Fresh, Shop Smart!The Leon Valley’s Farmer’s Market is found on the parking lot next to the LeonValley Public Library, 6425 Evers Road; open from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. eachWednesday, Leon Valley, 78238.

The hot weather is upon us again. Nothing is tastier than a fresh cool salad.Stop by the Leon Valley’s Farmer’s Market for the freshest ingredients!

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NORTHWEST WEEKLY – May 10, 2012, By: Mayor Chris Riley

LV Mayor Sets Out Details of the DPS Special-Use Permit

The DPS Mega Center at Evers and Huebner roads has been the most controversial development to come before City Council in my tenure as mayor. The overwhelming consensus from the adjoining neighborhoods was they did not want it there, primarily because of the anticipated traffic and flooding problems. The following are the facts that the council had to grapple with in making the decision to approve this development:

1) The Evers and Huebner property has been zoned B-2 since 1968, and B-2 zoning is part of the city’s Master Plan for this property. A government office, like the DPS facility, fits the B-2 criteria. Thus, there was no zoning change involved. Zoning cases are regulated by Texas law. The council is sworn to follow the law. Property owners have rights associated with the zoning on their property.

2) However, Leon Valley imposed a Special Use Permit (SUP) requirement on the developer before a building permit would be issued, because this development abuts a neighborhood (Canterfield). An SUP addresses the following issues: traffic circulation and impact, lighting, noise, parking, landscape, trash receptacles, 8 foot vision proof fence with landscape buffering and overlay design requirements. An SUP imposes certain limited conditions on approval; council cannot simply deny the right to develop with the permitted zoning.

3) The Zoning Commission’s recommendation to the council was to approve the SUP with the following conditions, (which are partly outside SUP powers): Hours: Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Driving test route #3, which took testing drivers out of Leon Valley neighborhoods and traffic to be sufficiently addressed by Council.

4) On April 3rd , the city council conducted a 3 hour public hearing on the SUP. At the end of the hearing, at which virtually all citizens spoke against the project, the developer’s attorney stated that by their legal interpretation, this property does not “abut” the neighborhood and thus no SUP is required. Thus the developer contended that no city approval other than a building permit could be legally imposed. The council took no action on the SUP and instead requested the city attorney to research the law and advise council of the legal implications. Council re-set this case for May 1, 2012.

5) On April 17th city council met following an executive session to discuss this legal challenge. The council directed the City Manager with the assistance of the City Attorney and staff to design a Development Agreement with the developer by May 1st . A Development Agreement is a way around the legal obstacles related to the consideration of an SUP at the proposed facility. This agreement is

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designed to address community concerns related to the project – traffic control measures, drainage, hours of operation, driver testing route, residential area buffer for noise, landscaping, sidewalks and energy efficiency measures. The State of Texas DPS facilities receive preference for traffic enhancements. Entering into a Development Agreement can more flexibly address the citizens’ concerns, and gives DPS and the developer a chance to become good neighbors. We intend to use every tool available to protect the neighborhood from traffic and drainage problems. Many citizens wanted to know why the developer could not move this project to Bandera Road and specifically to the Fiesta Dodge site. When the developer was asked what his position was on this, he simply said he could not move it . The developer, Alamo Park Properties, LLC, bought the B-2 zoned acreage at Evers and Huebner road when he responded to a state proposal for DPS Mega Centers back in 2011. Five proposals to build this facility in Northwest Bexar County were received by DPS and Alamo Park Properties, LLC was chosen by DPS0. This is a private development, which will pay approximately $14,000 per year in city of Leon Valley ad valorem taxes. The developer will build and maintain the property for the next 10 years with a lease from DPS. The developer has two additional five year lease options after the 10 year lease is up. We hate to see so many upset citizens in our community with regard to this project. Many citizens commented that the council was not reflecting the will of the citizens. In 2008, the city council listened to the same citizens’ complaints regarding a mixed use development at this site. The council was able to deny this project, unlike the DPS project, because it was a request for a change in zoning (from B-2 to Mixed Use). Since 1968, several other developments (two were adding apartment complexes) on the same property were turned down at the demand of citizens. These requests also required a change in zoning from the Master Plan (B-2 to R-3). Thank you for considering the evidence on this very difficult issue.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR & JOIN US!

Sunday, May 20, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The 2nd Annual Taste of Leon Valley at the Community & Conference Center Grounds – 6421 Evers Rd

FREE ADMISSION & PARKING!!!

Leon Valley’s biggest festival event featuring great food from local

and surrounding businesses and great fun for the whole family!

SHUTTLES FROM LEON VALLEY ELEMENTARY PROVIDED BY VIA CLASSROOM ON WHEELS

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT / KIDS ACTIVITIES / FOOD /

BEVERAGES / AND OTHER SPECIALTY VENDORS / DOOR PRIZES / T-SHIRTS / TAE KWON DO & DANCE DEMONSTATIONS

Lawn Chairs Welcomed

NO BEVERAGE COOLERS PLEASE

For Booth Registration or More Information call 210-684-1391, x226.

Ancira Winton Chevrolet

Smallest Bundle of Light

Finding Friday

Wires and Wood

Feature Bands:

PARTICIPANTS:

Sponsors :

American Legion Post #336 Ballet Forklorico of Leon Valley Balloonamations Bush’s Chicken Cha Cha’s Restaurant Chela’s Tacos Costco Wholesale CPSEnergy Delicious Tamales Earthwise Living Committee Eliot’s Elotes Expressions Dance Studio Friends of the Leon Valley Public Library Global Java Coffees Jim Wells Rustic Art John Marshall HS Ram Band Boosters Kim Wah Chinese BBQ

Co-Sponsor:

Bandera Bowl (Greenblum Investments) Jim’s Rest aurant Santikos Theaters Sunset Northwest Funeral Ho me

Leon Valley Historical Society Malibu Shack Marvelously Made Pre-School Naked Banana Party Time Kettle Corn Peter Piper Pizza Ray Davis Crafts Rockin’ for A Remedy Scentsy Wickless Candles School of Science & Technology Texas Hill Country Olive Company Texas Smoke Catering Yole’s Jewelry United States Taekwondo Academy Valtoro Hot Sauce Walgreens Who Made That Jewelry Designs

Special Thanks to: Leon Valley

Fire Department - Police Department - Public Library - Public Works

MASTER OF CEREMONIES MS. KRISTINA DELEON –

WOAI News

EVENT PROGRAM

2:00 P.M. Master of Ceremonies Address Ms. Kristina Deleon – WOAI NEWS 2:05 P.M. Mayor’s Address & Proclamation 2:15 P.M.- Smallest Bundle of Light 3:15 P.M. Main Stage (outside) 2:30 P.M. Ballet Folklorico of Leon Valley Community Center Stage (inside) 3:00 P.M.- Wires and Wood 4:00 P.M. Community Center Stage (inside) 3:30 P.M.- Finding Friday 5:30 P.M. Main Stage (outside) 4:00 P.M. United States Taekwondo Academy Community Center Stage (inside) 4:30 P.M. Expressions Dance Studio Community Center Stage (inside) 5:30 P.M. Door Prizes (must be present to win)

A Ticket May be Obtained at the Ticket Table beside the Community Center Doors (outside)

5:45 P.M.- Closing Remarks/”That’s All Folks” 6:00 P.M. THE END

6427 Evers Road , Leon Valley, TX 78240 – Community and Conference Center Grounds

SHUTTLES from (A) 7111 Huebner Road - Leon Valley Elementary to (B) 6427 Evers Road – Community and Conference Center Grounds