BOA 03-26-2007
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
INSPECTION DIVISION
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154-1634
(210) 658-7477. FAX (210) 658-9627
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2007
MINUTES
The Schertz Board of Adjustment convened a public hearing on Monday, March 26,2007 at
6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, Building #4, 1400 Schertz Parkway,
Schertz, Texas.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Earl Hartzog, Chairman
James C. Harden, Jr.
Joe Potempa
Norman Slocum
Donald McQueen, Alternate
Leonard Weinand, Jr. Alternate
William Sommers, P&Z Commissioner
CITY STAFF
Leonard Truitt, Director of Development Services
Debbie Perrone, Administrative ASsistant
MEMBERS ABSENT
Ted Duigon, Vice Chairman
OTHERS PRESENT
Mr. Daniel Tebon, 3900 Cherry Tree Drive
Mr. Wade McGinnis, Barshop & DIes Company
William VandenBosch, Barshop & DIes Company
Mr. Brockman, 1000 Elbel Rd
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. HamoS! called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Citizen comments on items other than those listed on this agenda. None
3. Consider and act upon approval of the minutes for February 12, 2007
Mr. Potempa motioned that the minutes for February 12, 2007 be approved.
Mr. Harden seconded the motion. Vote unanimous, motion carried.
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
A BOA2007-002
Hold a public hearing and consider and act upon a request to encroach 5.5 feet in to the 10-
foot rear building setback to construct a 12-foot by 40-foot deck located at 3900 Cherry Tree
Dr., Lot: 12, Block: 30, Whisper Meadow Sub-division.
Applicant: Mr. Dan Tebon *Note: 7 letters were sent out 1 reply back.
Mr. RamoS! closed the public hearing at 6: 10 pm.
Mr. Truitt said that because the irregular shaped lot located in a R-5 zoning district that
requires a ten (10) foot building setback staff approves the variance to encroach five-foot,
five-inches (5'5") into the rear yard-building setback.
Mr. Potempa made the motion to approve the request to encroach five-foot, five-inches
(5'5") into the 10-foot rear building set back to construct a 12-foot by 40-foot deck.
Mr. Slocum seconded the motion. Vote unanimous, motion carried.
B BOA2007-004
Hold a public hearing and consider and act upon a request for one wall sign on the front of
proposed hotel, facing 1-35, with individual illuminated letters, with a total area of 145 square
feet located at Conidor Loop Road, Lot: 8, Block: I, Schertz-Fairfield Inn & Suites
Subdivision.
Applicant: William VandenBosch, AlA, Vice-President - Conidor Properties, Ltd
Mr. HartzoS! closed the public hearing at 6:30 pm.
Mr. Truitt said staff has reviewed this request and recommends approval.
Mr. Harden made a motion to approve the variance request for a 145 square foot illuminated
wail sign to be placed on the front of the proposed Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel, which will
face 1-35.
Mr. Potempa seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Mr. Potempa, Mr. Harden, Mr. McQueen and Mr. Hartzog voted in favor of
the request. Mr. Slocum voted against the request.
C B0A2007-005
Hold a public hearing and consider and act upon a request for one wall sign on the south side
of proposed hotel, facing FM 3009, with individual illuminated letters, with a total area of 101
square feet located at Conidor Loop Road, Lot: 8, Block: I, Schertz-Fairfield Inn & Suites
Subdivision.
Applicant: William VandenBosch, AlA, Vice-President - Conidor Properties, Ltd
Mr. HartzoS! closed the public hearing at 6:45 pm.
Mr. Potemoa made a motion to approve the variance request for a one hundred and one (101)
square foot illuminated wall sign facing in the direction ofFM 3009.
Mr. Harden seconded the motion.
Motion canied. Mr. Potempa, Mr. Harden, Mr. McQueen and Mr. Hartzog voted in favor of
the request. Mr. Slocum voted against the request.
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
There were no individual items for consideration.
6. ITEMS FOR DISCUSION by
Board of Adjustment-None
City Staff-None
7. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. HarCzog adjourned the meeting at 6:55 pm.
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