08-20-2001
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
August 20, 2001
The Schertz Board of Adjustment convened in regular session on Monday, August 20,
2001, at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway,
Schertz, Texas. Those present were as follows:
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CITY STAFF
Earl Hartzog, Chairman
Ted Duigon
James Harris
Norman Slocum
Kathy Hill
William Sommers, P&Z Commissioner
Ron Youngblood,
City Planner
Mary Ybarra,
Planning & Recording Secretary
MEMBERS ABSENT
OTHERS PRESENT
David & Cindy Broschat,
4604 Flagstone Dr.
Steven Burg,
2609 Kingsland Circle
Larry Fortner,
2405 Witten
Will Brown,
2601 Kingsland Cr.
#1 CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Hartzog called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular session of May 21, 2001.
Chairman Hartzog asked for any corrections and/or additions ofthe above minutes.
Ted Duigon pointed out several corrections; on page one under item #2, fourth sentence;
correct the word "acerbate" to read "exacerbate"; page two under item #3, fourth sentence
of William Sommers comments correct the word "carport" to read "carports"; in the next
paragraph comments made by Ted Duigon correct the statement to read ........concrete
slab and cover are 5' ......; and delete the rest ofthe statement beginning with..... ...Roof
just being, etc...... "; on page three under item #6 correct the word, "chang" to read
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"change"; and on page four last paragraph last sentence to have it read :".. ...consenses
that the agenda item "General Discussion:" be changed to read.........." .
Without further corrections or additions, James Harris moved to approve the minutes of
May 21, 2001 as amended. Kathy Hill seconded the motion. With a vote being called, the
vote was as follows:
Ayes: Kathy Hill, Ted Duigon, James Harris and Earl Hartzog.
Abstained: Norman Slocum.
Motion approved.
At this time, Chairman Hartzog explained that the Board would be considering three
public hearing issues, and advised that the purpose of the public hearing procedure is to
receive comments from interested citizens. The Board of Adjustment will take all
comments into consideration in making its decision. After the public hearing is closed
there will be no other comments taken.
#3 PUBLIC HEARING: To receive citizen input on a request from Steve
Burg, 2609 Kingsland Circle, Woodland Oaks Subdivision Unit 2B, block 12, lot 58, for
a for a special exception to the zoning ordinance to encroach into the 20' rear building
setback from 20' to 14' for construction of a patio cover.
At this time he asked for staff input.
Ron Youngblood stated that in accordance with the city ordinance 29 letters were sent out
to the property owners within a 200' radius of said property. Of the letters sent (8) letters
were received in favor and none were received opposed. Mr. Youngblood added that the
inspection department has been contacted and found that there are no concerns due to
other carports in the area with the same configuration.
Mr. Youngblood stated that the request is pretty straightforward and advised the Board
there are no utilities that would be effected. The request has been coordinated with the
building official and other staff members and no adverse action was found.
Chairman Hartzog stated that a letter from the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommending approval is part of the Board's packet.
#4 PUBLIC HEARING: To receive citizen input on a request from Larry
Fortner, 2405 Witten, Horseshoe Unit 2A, block 10, lot 7, for a for a special exception to
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the zoning ordinance to encroach into the 20' rear building setback from 20' to 12' for
construction of a covered patio.
At this time
Chairman Hartzog asked for staff input.
Without further comments from any other citizens, Chairman Hartzog closed the public
hearing.
Chairman Hartzog stated that the purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments
from interested citizens. The Board of Adjustment will take all comments into
consideration in making its decision. After the public hearing is closed there will be no
other comments taken.
Chairman Hartzog asked for staff input.
Ron Youngblood stated that in accordance with the city ordinance 23 letters were sent out
to the property owners within a 200' radius of said property. Ofthe letters sent (4) letters
were received in favor and (1) was received opposed. Mr. Youngblood added that the
inspection department has been contacted and found that there are no concerns due to
other carports in the area with the same configuration.
#5 PUBLIC HEARING: To receive citizen input on a request from David &
Cindy Broschat, 4604 Flagstone Drive, Forest Ridge Subdivision Unit 1, block 3, lot 2,
for a for a special exception to the zoning ordinance to encroach into the 15' utility
easement for construction of a storage building.
#6 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: On the above Special
Exception request from Steve Burg, 2609 Kingsland Circle.
#7 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: On the above Special
Exception request from Larry Fortner, 2405 Witten.
#8 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: On the above Special
Exception request from David & Cindy Broschat, 4604 Flagstone Drive.
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Without further discussion, Ted Duigon moved to approve the request from Gloria Clark,
307 Aero Ave., Aviation Heights for a special exception to the zoning ordinance to
encroach into the side yard setback from 7.5' to 5" for construction of a carport to cover
existing double driveway. James Harden seconded the motion. With a vote being called
the vote was unanimous. Motion approved.
#9 ITEMS BY THE BOARD AND CITY PLANNER:
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Chairman Hartzog adjourned the meeting at
hertz, Texas
ATTEST:
Planning Secretary, City of Schertz
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