BOA 3.6.23 Agenda with associated documents
MEETING AGENDA
SCHERTZ BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
March 6, 2023
HAL BALDWIN MUNICIPAL COMPLEX COURTROOM
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #1
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
CITY OF SCHERTZ CORE VALUES
Do the right thing
Do the best you can
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Work cooperatively as a team
AGENDA
MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
The Board of Adjustment will hold this meeting at 6:00p.m., Monday, March 6, 2023, at the Municipal Courtroom. In lieu of attending the
meeting in person, residents will have the opportunity to watch the meeting via live stream on the City's YouTube Channel.
1.CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2.SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF REQUIRED
3.HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Residents who choose to watch the meeting via live stream, but who would like to participate
in Hearing of Residents, should email their comments to the Planning Division,
at planning@schertz.com by 5:00p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2023, so that the Planning Division
may read the public comments into the record under the hearing of residents. In the body of the email
please include your name, your address, phone number, agenda item number if applicable or subject
of discussion, and your comments.
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the Board of Adjustment. Each person should fill out the Speaker’s register prior
to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than three (3) minutes. Discussion by the Board of any item not on the agenda shall
be limited to statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an
inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda,
will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have registered.
4.CONSENT AGENDA:
A.Minutes for the November 29, 2022 Regular Meeting.
B.Minutes for the January 31, 2022, Regular Meeting.
5.PUBLIC HEARING:
Board of Adjustment March 6, 2023 Page 1 of 2
5.PUBLIC HEARING:
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing related to variance requests within this agenda. The public hearing will be
opened to receive a report from staff, the applicant, the adjoining property owners affected by the applicant’s request, and any
other interested persons. Upon completion, the public hearing will be closed. The Board will discuss and consider the
application, and may request additional information from staff or the applicant, if required. After deliberation, the Board will
act on the applicant's request.
A.PLVAR20220227 - Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for a variance to Unified
Development Code Article 11, Section 21.11.12- Multi-Tenant Signs, in order to permit a multi-tenant
sign with increased maximum height, increased maximum area, and removal of the requirement for
masonry on multi-tenant signs, located at 17975 IH 35 N, Unit B, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County,
Texas.
6.ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.Announcements by Members
City and community events attended and to be attended
Continuing education events attended and to be attended
B.Announcements by City Staff
City and community events attended and to be attended
Continuing education events attended and to be attended
7.ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
CERTIFICATION
I, Emily Delgado, Planning Manager, of the City of Schertz, Texas, do hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the official bulletin boards on this
the 2nd day of March, 2023 at 5:00 p.m., which is a place readily accessible to the public at all times and that said notice was posted in accordance with
chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
Emily Delgado, Planning Manager
I certify that the attached notice and agenda of items to be considered by the Schertz Board of Adjustment was removed from the official bulletin
board on _____day of _______________, 2023. _______________title:_____________
This facility is accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Handicapped parking spaces are available. If you require special assistance
or have a request for sign interpretative services or other services please call 619-1030 at least 24 hours in advance of meeting.
The Board of Adjustment for the City of Schertz reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss
any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Executive Sessions Authorized: This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City’s legal counsel and presence of any subject in any Executive
Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and
constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering available
opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent
to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this
opinion.
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING: 03/06/2023
Agenda Item 4 A
TO:Board of Adjustment
PREPARED BY:Samuel Haas, Senior Planner
SUBJECT:Minutes for the November 29, 2022 Regular Meeting.
Attachments
Draft Minutes for the November 29, 2022 Board of Adjustment Meeting
D R A F T
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
November 29, 2022
The Schertz Board of Adjustment convened on November 29, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex,
Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
Present: Richard Dziewit, Chair
Reginna Agee, Board Member
Earl Hartzog, Board Member
Frank McElroy, Board Member
Yvonne Griffen, Board Member
City Staff:Emily Delgado, Senior Planner
Samuel Haas, Planner
Tiffany Danhof, Administrative Assistant
Ralph Gutierrez, Council Liaison
1.CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mr. Dziewit called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M.
2.SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF REQUIRED
Mrs. Griffin was seated as the alternate.
3.HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Residents who choose to watch the meeting via live stream, but who would like to
participate in Hearing of Residents, should email their comments to the Planning Division,
at planning@schertz.comby 5:00p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, so that the
Planning Division may read the public comments into the record under the hearing of
residents. In the body of the email please include your name, your address, phone
number, agenda item number if applicable or subject of discussion, and your comments.
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the Board of Adjustment. Each person should fill out the
Speaker’s register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than three (3) minutes. Discussion by the
Board of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information given in response to any
inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The
presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to
speak in the order they have registered.
No one spoke.
4.CONSENT AGENDA:
A.Minutes for the November 7, 2022, BOA Meeting.
Motioned by Board Member Earl Hartzog, seconded by Board Member Yvonne
Griffen to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
5.PUBLIC HEARING:
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing related to variance requests within this agenda. The public
hearing will be opened to receive a report from staff, the applicant, the adjoining property owners affected by
the applicant’s request, and any other interested persons. Upon completion, the public hearing will be closed.
The Board will discuss and consider the application, and may request additional information from staff or the
applicant, if required. After deliberation, the Board will act on the applicant's request.
A.PLVAR20220141 - The property owner of 2937 Mistywood Lane has requested a
variance to Unified Development Code Article 5 Section 21.5.7 Dimensional and
Developmental Standards in order to permit a building expansion (enclosed covered
patio) into the required twenty-foot (20’) rear setback.
Mr. Haas gave a presentation.
Mr. Dziewit opened the public hearing at 6:09 P.M.
No one spoke
Mr. Dziewit closed the public hearing at 6:09 P.M.
There was a discussion on:
Clarification on R7
Clarification on an onsite view of the property
Any current variance in the surrounding area
Applicant applying for HOA approval
How long the applicant Owned the property in the decision
Verification of the material of the slab
Impervious coverage
Motioned by Board Member Yvonne Griffen, seconded by Board Member Frank
McElroy to disapprove
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
6.ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.Announcements by Members
City and community events attended and to be attended
Continuing education events attended and to be attended
There were announcements by Mr. Hartzog on January 31, 2022, minutes.
B.Announcements by City Staff
City and community events attended and to be attended
Continuing education events attended and to be attended
Committee of Committees Advisory Board Meeting Summaries
There were no announcements by City Staff.
7.ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
7.ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
Mr. Dziewit adjourned the regular meeting at 6:23 P.M.
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Chairman, Board of Adjustment
______________________________
Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING: 03/06/2023
Agenda Item 4 B
TO:Board of Adjustment
PREPARED BY:Samuel Haas, Senior Planner
SUBJECT:Minutes for the January 31, 2022, Regular Meeting.
BACKGROUND
Board Member Earl Hartzog requested these minutes be pulled and reviewed. There was an issue with Public
Hearing Item C. BOA2022-001. The original minutes had this motion passed on a vote of 3-1. However, as there
were only 4 members present at this meeting, the item would have needed all four members to vote in the
affirmative to pass. As a result, the minutes and the item have been changed from passed to fail.
Attachments
Draft Minutes for the January 31, 2022 Board of Adjustment Meeting
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
January 31, 2022
The Schertz Board of Adjustment convened on January 31, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, Council
Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
Present: Richard Dziewit, Chair
Earl Hartzog, Board Member
Frank McElroy, Board Member
Yvonne Griffen, Board Member
Absent: Reginna Agee, Board Member
Danielene Salas, Board Member
City Staff:Brian James, Assistant City Manager
Lesa Wood, Director of Planning & Community Development
Megan Harrison, Planner
Daniel Santee, City Attorney
Tiffany Danhof, Administrative Assistant
1.CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mr. Dziewit Called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.
2.SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF REQUIRED
Mrs. Griffin was seated as the alternate.
3.HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Residents who choose to watch the meeting via live stream, but who would like to
participate in Hearing of Residents, should email their comments to the Planning Division, at
planning@schertz.com by 5:00p.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022, so that the Planning
Division may read the public comments into the record under the hearing of residents. In the
body of the email please include your name, your address, phone number, agenda item
number if applicable or subject of discussion, and your comments.
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the Board of Adjustment. Each
person should fill out the Speaker’s register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be
limited to no more than three (3) minutes. Discussion by the Board of any item not on the
agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information given in response to any
inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the
item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of
the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have
registered.
4.PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION:
A.Presentation and Discussion on the Board of Adjustment Laws, Rules, and Regulations
Daniel Santee provided a presentation.
5.CONSENT AGENDA:
A.Minutes for the July 27, 2020, Regular Meeting.
Motioned by Board Member Frank McElroy, seconded by Board Member Earl Hartzog to
approve
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
6.PUBLIC HEARING:
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing related to variance requests within this
agenda. The public hearing will be opened to receive a report from staff, the applicant, the
adjoining property owners affected by the applicant’s request, and any other interested
persons. Upon completion, the public hearing will be closed. The Board will discuss and
consider the application, and may request additional information from staff or the applicant,
if required. After deliberation, the Board will act on the applicant's request.
A.BOA2021-001 Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for a variance to the
Unified Development Code Article 11, Signs and Advertising, in order to permit a second
multi-tenant sign, increased maximum wall sign area, increased number of wall signs for two
proposed signs, removal of the requirement for masonry on multi-tenant signs, and to
remove the requirement that all text or graphic elements be limited to 6 inches from outer
limits, located at 3701 FM 3009, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas.
Mrs. Harrison and the applicant gave a presentation.
Mr. Dziewit opened the public hearing at 6:41 P.M.
Margie Crenshaw- 3708 William Scarebrough
Mr. Dziewit closed the public hearing at 6:43 P.M.
There was a discussion on:
Clarification on staff's recommendation
Masonry requirements
Sign size requirements
Roadway sign/electronic requirements
Reviewing/modifications on Sign ordinance
Motioned by Board Member Frank McElroy, seconded by Board Member Yvonne
Griffen to approve UDC Sec.21.11.9.C 4 wall signs
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Motioned by Board Member Frank McElroy, seconded by Board Member Earl Hartzog to
approve UDC Sec.21.11.9.C 2 wall signs on one wall
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Motioned by Board Member Earl Hartzog, seconded by Board Member Frank McElroy to
disapprove UDC Sec.21.11.12.D 2 multi-tenant signs
Vote: 2 - 2 Failed
NAY: Chair Richard Dziewit
Board Member Yvonne Griffen
Motioned by Board Member Yvonne Griffen, seconded by Chair Richard Dziewit to
approve UDC Sec.21.11.12.D 2 multi-tenant signs
Vote: 2 - 2 Failed
NAY: Board Member Earl Hartzog
Board Member Frank McElroy
Motioned by Board Member Yvonne Griffen, seconded by Board Member Earl Hartzog to
approve UDC Sec.21.11.12.D 2 multi-tenant signs
Vote: 2 - 2 Failed
NAY: Board Member Earl Hartzog
Board Member Frank McElroy
Motioned by Board Member Frank McElroy, seconded by Board Member Yvonne
Griffen to approve UDC Sec.21.11.12.C, UDC Sec.21.11.12.G, and UDC
Sec.21.11.12.G
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
B.BOA2021-002 Hold a hearing, consider and act upon a request for a variance to Unified
Development Code Article 5, Section 21.5.7 Dimensional and Development Standards,
Single-Family Residential District-6 (R-6) in order to reduce the front yard setback from
twenty-five feet (25’) to twenty feet (20’), reduce the side yard setback from ten feet (10’) to
five feet (5’) and reduce the rear yard setback from twenty feet (20’) to zero feet (0’), located
at 3709 Hillside, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas.
Mrs. Harrison and the applicant gave a presentation.
Mr. Dziewit opened the public hearing at 7:34 P.M.
Pia Caruso- 3705 Hillside
Mr. Dziewit closed the public hearing at 7:43 P.M.
There was a discussion on:
Clarification of the re-plat, parcel, zoning, and annexation of the property
Square feet of proposed new home
Motioned by Board Member Frank McElroy, seconded by Board Member Yvonne Griffen to
approve
Vote: 3 - 1 Failed
NAY: Board Member Earl Hartzog
Due to the Board of Adjustment having 4 members present, since 3 members voted aye and
1 member voted nay, the motion failed and the variance request was denied.
C.BOA2022-001 Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for a variance to
Unified Development Code Article 5, Section 21.5.7 Dimensional and Development
Standards, General Business District (GB) in order to reduce the front setback from fifty feet
(50’) to twelve feet (12’), and to Unified Development Code Article 14, Section 21.14.3.C to
eliminate the twenty-foot (20’) landscape buffer requirement adjacent to public right-of-way,
located at 16842 IH-35, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas.
Mrs. Harrison and the applicant gave a presentation.
Mr. Dziewit opened the public hearing at 8:03 P.M.
No one spoke.
Mr. Dziewit closed the public hearing at 8:04 P.M.
There was a discussion on:
Clarification on immanent domain of current structure on the property
Motioned by Board Member Frank McElroy, seconded by Board Member Yvonne Griffen to
approve
Vote: 3 - 1 Failed
NAY: Board Member Earl Hartzog
Due to the Board of Adjustment having 4 members present, since 3 members voted aye and
1 member voted nay, the motion failed, and the variance request was denied.
7.ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.Announcements by Members
City and community events attended and to be attended
Continuing education events attended and to be attended
There were announcements by Members.
B.Announcements by City Staff
City and community events attended and to be attended
Continuing education events attended and to be attended
There were no announcements by City Staff.
8.ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
Mr. Dziewit adjourned the regular meeting at 8:00 P.M.
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Chairman, Board of Adjustment
______________________________
Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING: 03/06/2023
Agenda Item 5 A
TO:Board of Adjustment
PREPARED BY:Emily Delgado, Planning Manager
CASE:PLVAR20220227
SUBJECT:PLVAR20220227 - Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for a variance to Unified Development Code
Article 11, Section 21.11.12- Multi-Tenant Signs, in order to permit a multi-tenant sign with increased maximum height,
increased maximum area, and removal of the requirement for masonry on multi-tenant signs, located at 17975 IH 35 N,
Unit B, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Owner: PV Schertz, LLC
Applicant: Apex Sign Group/Katlyn Smith
REQUEST
The property owner of 17975 IH 35 N, Unit B has requested a variance to Unified Development Code Article 11,
Section 21.11.12, Multi-Tenant Sign Standards in order to have increased height, increased maximum area, and to
remove all masonry requirements for a proposed multi-tenant sign.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
The public hearing notice was published in the "San Antonio Express" on February 15th, 2023. There were 8
notices mailed to surrounding property owners on February 14th, 2023. At the time of this staff report, staff has
received no responses in favor or opposed to the requested variance.
ITEM SUMMARY:
The applicant would like to build a multi-tenant sign shown in the attachments. The sign will be 40 feet tall, with an
area of 280 square feet. The top of the sign has an oval Murdoch’s advertisement and logo that is 19 feet 2 inches
wide by 11 feet 6 inches in height. Directly below the proposed Murdoch sign are two tenant signs in a single
frame that is 10 feet wide by 6 foot tall. The maximum width of the signs is 30 inches. The supporting pole
structure would be encapsulated by a black aluminum façade box.
The table below identifies the current Unified Development Code (UDC) requirements for Multi- enant Signs,
which is specifically identified in Article 11 Section 21.11.12.
UDC Section Currently Allowed Requested Why Variance would be
required:
Art. 11 Section
21.11.12.B:
Maximum
Height
20 feet 40 feet Due to the property being
adjacent to IH 35 which is
classified as "Areas with
Limited Access" the maximum
height is 20 feet. The proposal
is to increase the height of the
sign by an additional 20 feet for
a total height of 40 feet.
Art. 11 Section
21.11.12.C:
Maximum Area
Area shall be equivalent to 1% of the
gross building square footage with a
maximum of 150 square feet
280 square feet The proposed signage would
increase the maximum area by
an additional 130 square feet for
a total signage of 280 square
feet.
Art. 11 Section
21.11.12.G:
Material
Requirements
All multi-tenant monument signs shall be
constructed of masonry material
consisting of brick, stone or split face
concrete block which shall be consistent
in nature with the overall theme of the
development.
No masonry
proposed.
Aluminum
cladding over
angle framing-
painted black
The proposed signage does not
provide the masonry required
per the UDC and instead is
proposing to be aluminum
painted black.
SUBJECT PROPERTY GENERAL LOCATION, LAND USE AND ZONING:
The property is located at 17975 IH 35 N, Unit B in the Garden Ridge Commercial Subdivision
Existing Zoning Land Use
Planned Development District
(PDD)
Showroom/Warehouse
Adjacent Properties:
Zoning Land Use
North Four Oaks Lane Right of Way Right of Way
South IH 35 Right of Way Right of Way
East General Business (GB)Commercial/Retail
West General Business (GB)Commercial/Retail
CRITERIA FOR REVIEW
According to Unified Development Code (UDC), Article 3, Section 21.3.4.B, in order to make a finding of hardship
and grant a variance from the zoning regulations of the UDC, the Board must determine the following:
1. The requested variance does not violate the intent of the UDC or its amendments;
The purpose of Article 11 is to recognize the safety, commercial, emergency, and informational needs for
signs. Additionally, this Article is intended to enhance property values, maintain aesthetic attractiveness, and
promote commercial opportunity in the City. The requested variance does not violate this intent as the increased
height and area would assist customers in locating the businesses at this property.
2. Special conditions of restricted area, topography or physical features exist that are peculiar to the subject
parcel of land and are not applicable to other parcels of land in the same zoning district ;
There are no special conditions of restricted area, topography, or physical features that are peculiar to this
parcel compared with the parcels in the proximity in the same zoning district.
3. The hardship is the result of the applicant's own actions; or
The applicant is requesting a variance to build a different / larger sign than the UDC allows.
4. The interpretation of the provisions in this UDC or any amendments thereto would deprive the applicant
of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district that comply with the same
provisions.
Adjacent properties do advertise with signs that appear taller than 20 feet. However, these signs are single tenant
signs. The applicant's sign would be primarily be advertising a single tenant with smaller spaces for
products/tenants within the business, therefore the city believes that this provision of the UDC would deprive the
applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by adjacent properties. Additionally, the subject property is located on IH
35, which has increased traffic and speed. The increased signage height and area will allow for ease of visibility for
customers.
STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:
In evaluating the proposed multi-tenant signage staff identified that there is a significant difference between what is
permitted for a multi-tenant versus a single tenant (freestanding ground sign). The table below identifies the
differences between the two signage designations specifically as it relates to properties along IH 35.
Multi-Tenant Signage Requirements (Article 11 Section 21.11.12)
Maximum Height: 20 Feet
Maximum Area: 150 Square Feet
Material Requirement: Masonry required
Freestanding Ground Sign (Article 11 Section 21.11.10)
Maximum Height: 50 Feet
Maximum Area: 250 Square Feet
Material Requirement: No material requirements
When reviewing the differences between a multi-tenant versus a single tenant / freestanding ground sign it was
determined that there are inconsistencies in relation to the height, area, and material requirements. In other words, if
the subject property was proposing a single tenant sign they would be allowed a 50 foot tall 250 square foot sign.
However, since they are proposing to have spaces for other tenants on the property they are limited to 20 feet and
150 square feet in area. After reviewing this UDC section in relation to this variance request it was discussed at the
Development Subcommittee that a UDC amendment should be considered that would modify the Multi-Tenant
signage requirements to be in line with what is currently allowed as a freestanding ground sign.
Due to the proposed upcoming Unified Development Code Amendment in relation to signage, staff is
recommending approval to increase the allowable height and allowable area to be consistent with the freestanding
ground sign requirements. Due to the proposal being for a maximum height of 40 feet, this is recommended for
approval by staff. In relation to the proposed area of 280 square feet, staff is recommending the Board of
Adjustment only approve a maximum area of 250 square feet which would require the applicant to modify the
proposed sign to reduce the overall area by 30 square feet. In relation to the proposal to not provide a masonry
material, staff is recommending approval.
Attachments
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Last Upd ate : January 10, 2023
“T h e City of Sc h e rtz prov id e s th is Ge ograph ic Inform ation Syste m prod uc t "as is" with out any e xpre ss or im pliedwarranty of any k ind inc lud ing but not lim ited to th e im plie d warrantie s of m e rc h antability and fitne ss for a partic ular purpose .In no e v e nt sh all T h e City of Sc h ertz be liable for any spe c ial, ind irec t or c onse quential dam age s or any d am age s wh atsoe v e r arising out of or in c onne c tionwith th e use of or pe rform anc e of th e se m ate rials. Inform ation publish e d in th is prod uc t c ould inc lude te c h nic al inac c urac ie s or typograph ic al errors. Pe riod ic alc h ange s m ay be m ad e and inform ation m ay be ad d e d to th e inform ation h ere in. T h e City of Sc h e rtz m ay m ak e im prov e m e nts and /or c h ange s in th e prod uc t(s)de sc ribe d h e re in at any tim e .”
City of Sc h e rtz, GIS Spe c ialist: Bill Gard ne r, gis@sc h e rtz.c om (210) 619-1185
Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply
17975 Ih 35 N
Schertz, TX 78154-1490
Building B
132255
Dan Murphy
Mike DeMarco
09/06/2022
Project ID#:
Project Mgr:
Designer:
Created on:
R4 09/21/22 KF Modified signage for permit presentation
R5 10/05/22 MD Removed ancillary signs, increased sq. ft. for sign A
R6 10/13/22 DR Pylon cabinet Rev. to 9'h, tenant cabinets to 24"
R7 11/02/22 MD Updated pylon to monument
R8 11/23/22 DR Reverted monument to pylon, increased cabinet & OAH to 40ft
R8 12/04/22 DR Reverted monument future tenant cabinet back to 6ft x 10ft
PMS #1215 C
PMS #174C
PMS #448 C
White
Black
Color Specifications:
NOTE: 15' minimum set back from property line.
TBD
3000 PSI Concrete
Augered (Caisson) Footing
(Typical)
Primary electrical
Pylon Elevation
Scale: 3/16” = 1’-0”
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( 4 ) EESB1048-26L @ 3.0 amps each
TOTAL AMPS = 12.0
Fabricated Aluminum Pylon Sign
White LEDs
280.42
Type:
Illumination:
Square Footage:
SIGN C Murdoch - NEW Pylon
General Notes:
This sign is to be installed in accordance with
the requirements of Article 600 of the National
Electrical Code.
- Grounded and bonded per NEC 600.7/NEC 250
- Existing branch circuit in compliance with
NEC 600.5, not to exceed 20 amps
- Sign is to be UL listed per NEC 600.3
- UL disconnect switch per NEC 600.6- required per
sign component before leaving manufacturer. For
multiple signs, a disconnect is permitted but not
required for each section
- The location of the disconnect switch after installa-
tion shall comply with artilcle 600.6 (A) (1) per NEC
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Steel Pipe support 20’’ 375
Steel Pipe support 12 3/4’’ .500 wall
Aluminum cladding over angle framing.
Painted Black
Grade
New Flex face material (white) decorated
with vinyl film on first surface to match
Color Specifications
Extruded aluminum sign cabinet
(Full bleed retainers). Internally illuminated w/
White LED’s and power supplies
Cabinet retainers and returns to be
painted Black per specifications
PMS #1215 C
PMS #174C
PMS #448 C
White
Black
Color Specifications:
S/F Fabricated Aluminum Cabinet painted
Black w/ 2” retainers & divider, w/ White
Polycarbonate Panels for future Tenants
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FUTURE TENANT
FUTURE TENANT
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1.The requested variance does not violate the intent of this UDC or its amendments;
Signs in general are designed to provide for clear direction, instruction, visibility to all motorists
at all posted speed limits in all types of traffic and weather conditions. The proposed sign is in
keeping with the overall intent of the ordinance as it is designed in accordance with the United
States Sign Council guidelines for visibility and safety.
This UDC is adopted to:
• protect, promote, improve and provide for the public health, safety and general
welfare of the citizens of the City;
• ensure the safe, orderly and efficient development and expansion of the City in
accordance with and pursuant to its Comprehensive Land Plan and Master Thoroughfare
Plan;
• conserve, develop, protect and utilize natural resources, in keeping with the public
interest;
• prevent the overcrowding of land and avoid undue concentration or diffusion of
population;
• protect and conserve the value of land throughout the City and the value of buildings
and improvements upon the land, and to minimize the conflicts among the uses of land
and buildings;
• provide for open space;
• minimize pollution of air and water, assure the adequacy of drainage facilities,
safeguard water resources and preserve the integrity and aesthetic quality of the
community;
• lessen congestion in the streets and provide convenient, safe and efficient circulation
for vehicular and pedestrian traffic; and
• facilitate the adequate and efficient provision of transportation, water, wastewater,
schools, parks, public safety and recreational facilities, and other public facilities and
services.
Adequate signage protects from traffic incidents, provides public information, does not create
hazards to health, environment or water supplies but rather lessens congestion by providing for
clear motorist instruction and identification of landmarks as well as destinations.
2.Special conditions of restricted area, topography or physical features exist that are peculiar to
the subject parcel of land and are not applicable to other parcels of land in the same zoning
district;
Coming from the North on IH35 the street level is below the surface road that the building is
located on and thus customers will not be able to see where the store in located. Coming from
the South on IH35 the store is blocked by the tire store and thus not able to see our sign. This
property is visible from a multi lane interstate highway that is already in existence. Persons
seeking this destination will be traveling from outlying areas. The existing lot is also uniquely
shaped and positioned at a dead end roadway.
Viewer Reaction Time (VRT) dictates how a motorist sees a sign when traveling at posted speed
limits. The proposed sign is designed to be legible at posted speed limits along a multi lane
highway where parallel wall signs may not be as effective in notifying a motorist of their
destination.
3.The hardship is in no way the result of the applicant's own actions; and
Building has been at this location for 40 years. There was a billboard sign that was removed at
city request. The intent is to take a vacant retail structure and make use of it. The property is
at a dead end cul-de-sac location that actually fronts on Four Oaks Lane and Exchange Avenue as
well as having visibility from Monarch Highway (I35). It is imperative that motorists traveling at
posted speed limits be able to identify this Murdoch’s location from all adjacent roadways.
Because the building will have additional tenants, to prevent sign clutter, we are proposing that
all tenants be on one sign.
4.The interpretation of the provisions in this UDC or any amendments thereto would deprive the
applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district that
comply with the same provisions.
There are signs that predate this ordinance in this area and those signs exceed the height
allowance. Murdoch’s wishes to take it’s place in the community and be identified thru the use
of signage along the roadway. Walmart, Discount Tire, SAS Shoes, and M&E Equipment
services have very tall signs in place. The request is not going to take away from the zoning
intent of this commercial area. The United States Sign Council guidelines are in place to help us
design signs that are effective and visible for motorist safety. The line of site along a multi lane
roadway can easily be obstructed and letters must be large enough to be legible and visible to
motorists. Signs of this size and type area already in existence here and the denial of this sign
would deprive the tenants at this location of rights enjoyed by other properties in this area.
United States Sign Council:
https://usscfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/USSC-Parallel-Sign-Legibility-2018.pdf