BOA 10-18-2004
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2004
MINUTES
The Schertz Board of Adjustment convened a public hearing on Monday, October 18, 2004 at 6:00
P.M. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Earl Hartzog, Chairman
Joe Potempa
Kathy Hill
Ted Duigon, Vice Chairman
James C. Harden, Jr.
Norman Slocum, Alternate (left before meeting began)
CITY STAFF
Misty Nichols, Planning Technician
Jonette Ellis, Planning Technician
MEMBERS ABSENT
William Sommers, P&Z Commissioner
OTHERS PRESENT
Richard Palmer, 228 Meadow Lane
Donald Hicks, 4300 Willow Oak
Robert Brockman, 4505 Grand Forest
Mr. Slocum was issued the Oath of Office.
1.
Call to Order/Roll Call
Chairman Hartzog called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2.
BOA2004-007
PUBLIC HEARING on a request for a variance at 1500 Crest Oak to allow the extension for a
six-foot fence beyond the 25-foot front yard setback.
Applicant: Richard Palmer
Chairman Hartzog opened the meeting for a public hearing.
Ms. Ellis reviewed staff comments explaining the reason for the variance request. The Board and the
audience were concerned that the request was for two variances. Ms. Ellis explained the variance was
only for the height of the fence in the front yard. The Unified Development Code allows for a four-foot
fence, Mr. Palmer is asking to extend the height by two feet. She then stated that twenty-eight letters of
notice were sent to surrounding properties, with one response in opposition.
Mr. Hicks attended and stated he was not opposed to the fence.
There being no one else to speak for or against the request, Chairman Hartzog closed the Public Hearing
at 6:10 p.m.
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BOA2004-007
Discuss and take appropriate action on a request for a variance at 1500 Crest Oak to allow the
extension for a six-foot fence beyond the 25-foot front yard setback.
Applicant: Richard Palmer
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Mr. Duigon stated that he wanted to make it clear that the Board would only be voting on one variance
request, for the height of the fence in the front yard.
Mr. Duigon moved to approve the variance to extend the height of Mr. Palmers fence from the allowed 4-
feet to 6-feet. Mr. Harden seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
4. Discuss and take appropriate action to approve the minutes for the September 7, 2004 Board of
Adjustment meeting.
Mr. Duigon noted several corrections in the minutes. Following review, Ms. Hill moved to approve the
minutes with corrections of the September 7,2004 Board of Adjustment meeting. Mr. Harden seconded
the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion carried.
5. Items by Commissioners and City Staff
Ms. Ellis: Reminded the Board ofthe Business Appreciation Dinner on October 26,2004, and stated that
she would give anyone who planned to attend their tickets after the meeting. She also mentioned that the
Planning Department had no applications to process, therefore, there would not be a meeting for the next
month. It was agreed that the Board would meet on an "as needed" basis.
6.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Chairman Hartzog adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
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Chairman, Earl Hartzog
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