BOA 01-24-2011BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
January 24, 2011
The Schertz Board of Adjustment convened on January 24, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex,
Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CITY STAFF
Earl Hartzog, Chairman Lesa Wood, Planner I
Frank McElroy (arrived 6:03) Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services
Christopher Montgomery
Norman Slocum
Richard Dziewit, Alternate
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT
Donald McQueen, Vice Chairman Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Rebekah Inmon, Alternate Mike Kaiman, Turner Construction
Dick Melton, Caterpillar
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Hartzog called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
2. RECOGNITION OF REAPPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS.
A. Election of Chairman.
Mr. Montgomery moved to elect Mr. Hartzog, Chairman. Mr. Dziewit seconded. Vote unanimous. Motion
carried.
B. Election ofVice-Chairman.
Mr. Montgomery moved to elect Mr. McQueen, Vice-Chairman. Mr. Dziewit seconded. Vote unanimous.
Motion carried.
3. SEAT ALTERNATE MEMBER TO ACT IF REQUIRED.
Mr. Dziewit was seated in the absence of Board Member McQueen.
4. HEARING OF RESIDENTS
No citizen comments.
5. MINUTES:
A. Regular Meeting - November 29, 2010
Mr. Dziewit moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Montgomery seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
Motion carried.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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A. BOA 2010 - 019 6800 Doerr Lane -Parking Variance
Hold a public hearing to consider a variance to Article 10, Section 21.10.4 Schedule of Off-Street
Parking requirements to allow a reduction from the required 323 spaces to 213 spaces at 6800 Doerr
Lane for the Caterpillar Engine Head Machine Facility.
Public hearing opened at 6:05 pm.
Ms. Sanchez gave a short presentation on the variance request. She advised the Board that the applicant has
requested a variance to allow a reduction in the parking requirements of the Unified Development Code
(UDC). Ms. Sanchez commented on the parking reduction request, 200 ft public hearing notice area, truck
court parking and various exhibits. The public hearing notices were published and mailed with one (1)
response received in favor of the variance. Ms. Sanchez offered staffs concerns related to parking during shift
changes and the City concerns of the overflow parking on the adjacent public street.
Mr. Hartzog recognized the following to speak:
• Mr. Kaiman, Turner Construction, responded to the concerns related to the employee shift changes
and overflow parking on the lot.
• Mr. Haywood, PSP Industries, commented on the overflow parking and the ability to maintain clear
access to all properties in the area.
• Mr. Brockman suggested that the request be amended to include the parking on the south of the
property; approximately 55 spaces.
There being no one else to speak the public hearing closed at 6:27 pm.
Discussion followed between the Board, staff and the applicant related to the future expansion of the property;
overflow parking, number of employees in each shift and the economics of constructing the parking.
Mr. McElroy commented on the enforcement of the Unified Development Code and the role of the Board of
Adjustment.
Mr. Slocum moved to disapprove the variance request. Mr. Montgomery seconded the motion. Vote
unanimous. Motion carried.
7.
REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENT:
A. Requests by Members to place items on a future Board of Adjustment
No requests.
B. Announcements by Members and Council.
• City and community events attended and to be attended
• Continuing educations events attended and to be attended
No comments.
C. Announcements by City Staff
• City and community events attended and to be attended
Ms. Sanchez announced the following:
Activity Report Provided.
Invited the Board to attend the Planning Charrette January 31, 2011 and February 2, 201 1.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:54 P.M.
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Chairman, Board Adjus
Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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January 24, 2011
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