BOA 09-07-2004
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7,2004
MINUTES
The Schertz Board of Adjustment convened a public hearing on Tuesday, September 7,2004 at
6:00P.M..in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Earl Hartzog, Chairman
Joe Potempa
Kathy Hill
Peggy Brown, Alternate
William Sommers, P &Z Commissioner
(Arrived 6:15 PM)
Ted Duigon, Vice Chairman
James C. Harden, Jr.
MEMBERS ABSENT
CITY STAFF
Misty Nichols, Planning Technician
. Jonette Ellis, Planning Technician
OTHERS PRESENT
John & Jamie Beattie
The issuance of Oath of Office were signed by:
Joe Potempa.
Kathy Hill
James C. Harden Jr.
Peggy Brown
Norman Slocum was not in attendance for the issuance.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Chairman Hartzog called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Ms. Madison addressed the Board before the opening of the Public Hearing. She apologized for the
inconvenience caused when the agenda was inadvertently removed from the bulletin board prior to the
last meeting. She explained that the Community Development Department is making some personnel
changes. She stated that Ms. Ellis would be taking over the Board of Adjustment meeting and Ms.
Nichols will be recording the meetings. She also reminded the Board members that the Department also
welcomed a new Administrative Assistant, Erin Matlock.
2. BOA2004-006
PUBLIC HEARING for a variance on Lot 31, Block 2, Jonas Woods, Unit 3 (404 Frank Baum
Drive) to encroach 5.5-feet into the 20-foot rear yard setback for a deck.
Applicant: John S. Beattie
. Chairman Hartzog opened the meeting for a public hearing. There were no comments made.
Chairman Hartzog closed the Public Hearing at 6:05 p.m.
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September 7, 2004
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3. BOA2004-006
PUBLIC HEARING for a variance on Lot 31, Block 2, Jonas Woods, UnU 3 (404 Frank Baum
Drive) to encroach 5.5-feet into the 20-foot rear yard setback for a deck.
Applicant: John S. Beattie
Ms. Ellis addressed staff comments and noted that (8) eight notices were sent out to property owners
within 200 feet of Mr. Beattie's property. One notice was returned to sender and one response was in
favor.
There being no discussion, Mr. Potempa moved to approve the request and grant a variance to encroach
5.5-feet into the 20-foot rear yard setback for a deck. Ms. Hill seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Vote unanimous.
4. Discuss and take appropriate action to approve the minutes for the July 6, 2004 Board of
Adjustment meeting.
Mr. Duigon stated there was a typographical error In agenda item two, change "prospected" to
"prospective" .
Following review, Ms. Hill moved to approve the minutes with corrections of the July 6, 2004 Board of
Adjustment meeting. Mr. Harden seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
5. Items by Commissioners and City Staff
Ms. Ellis: Stated that only one item is scheduled for the October 18, 2004 agenda at 6:00 p.m., and she
plans to call for future meetings on an "as needed" basis.
Mr. Hartzog: Agrees with staff and appreciates being more flexible for the applicants and stated that he
. would like to act on items in less that 60 days from submittal if possible.
Ms. Brown: Had questions on development ofthe south side ofIH 35 and FM3009.
Mr. Harden: Stated concerns on potentially over watering the landscaping on Schertz Parkway, he also
noted that sprinklers are in need of repair. Staff stated the broken sprinklers are being addressed.
6. Adjournment
Being no further business, Chairman Hartzog adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
Chairman, Earl Hartzog
Recording Secretary, Board of Adjustment
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