02-12-1996BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
February 12, 1996
The Schertz Board of Adjustment convened in regular session on
Monday, February 12, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal
Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas.
Those present were as follows:
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
EARL HARTZOG, CHAIRMAN
TED DUIGON, VICE-CHAIRMAN
NORMAN SLOCUM
ANITA CLARK
JOYCE BRISCOE
MERWIN WILLMAN, P&Z COMMISSIONER
MEMBERS ABSENT
OTHERS PRESENT
Harry McMillin
3009 Bent Tree
CITY STAFF
STEVE SIMONSON,
ASST. CITY MANAGER
DENISE GRANGER,
PLANNING SECRETARY
#1 CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Hartzog called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
#2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Session January 8, 1996
Chairman Hartzog asked if there were any questions or
corrections on the minutes.
Ted Duigon moved to approve the minutes for the regular session
January 8, 1996. Anita Clark seconded the motion which carried
with a unanimous vote.
#3 PUBLIC HEARING: The Board of Adjustment to receive
citizen input on a request from Harry McMillin 3009 Bent Tree
for a Special Exception to the Zoning Ordinance for a 4'
variance into the 16' easement in the rear of the property to
construct a swimming pool. (BOA #69)
Harry McMillin was at the meeting to represent this request.
Chairman Hartzog stated the purpose of the Public Hearing is to
receive comments from interested citizens. The Board of
Adjustment will take all of the comments into consideration on
their decision. After the Public Hearing is closed there will
be no other comments taken.
Chairman Hartzog asked for staff input.
Steve Simonson stated in accordance with the ordinance for the
Board of Adjustment all property owners within a 300 foot
radius were notified. There were 23 letters sent concerning
this request, 10 were received back: all were in favor. The
letters from Southwestern Bell and Paragon were distributed
before the meeting. The recommendation from the Planning and
Zoning Commission was included in the BOA packets.
Mr. McMillin stated Southwestern Bell and Paragon came out to
his residence to mark the areas where the cables are.
Southwestern Bell now charges $150.00 for this service. The
sidewalk will encroach about 3 to 4' into the easement. The
pool will only be about 1' into the easement. Mr. McMillin
thanked Steve Simonson for all of his help in the process.
Chairman Hartzog asked if GVEC has any cables that would be
affected, and is this property in the 100 year floodplain?
Steve Simonson advised that all the electrical is in the front
of the property in that area. As for the 100 year floodplain
this would not be a problem.
Chairman Hartzog closed the Public Hearing at 6:05 p.m. with
no other comments or questions.
~4 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Consider and
take action on the Special Exception request from Harry
McMillin. (BOA #69)
Norman Slocum moved to approve the request from Harry McMillin
3009 Bent Tree, for a Special Exception to the Zoning Ordinance
to install a swimming pool. Joyce Briscoe seconded the motion,
which carried with a unanimous vote.
~5 GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Merwin Willman:
Merwin Willman stated he had no comments.
Anita Clark•
Anita Clark asked about the property between the School
Administrative Office and Sycamore Apartments where they are
clearing the land. Steve Simonson advised that is the schools
property to do what they would like. He is not sure what they
are doing.
Norman Slocum:
Norman Slocum stated he had no comments.
Jovice Briscoe•
Joyce Briscoe stated she had no comments.
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Ted Duiaon:
Ted Duigon asked why the BOA meetings are not put on the marque
board in front of City Hall? Steve Simonson said this is not a
requirement. Notices are sent out to the property owners who
are affected by the request. Steve Simonson advised he would
check to see if the BOA meetings could be put on.
Steve Simonson:
Steve Simonson commented there is another industrial business,
ITM, which should be breaking ground soon with three more lots
being sold in the area. Seguin State Bank should be developing
soon.
Ted Duigon asked what type of business is Alamo Holly? Steve
Simonson stated this business repairs meat making machines.
HEB is their biggest customer.
Steve Simonson mentioned now that Stop-N-Go has been taken over
by Diamond Shamrock it is now much cleaner. As far as HEB
there is no word at this time. Continental Homes is requesting
to develop a gated community behind Deer Haven and Savannah
Square. This will keep in going with the Master Plan for the
City by having FM 3009 go through to Schertz Parkway by way of
Savannah Drive.
Chairman Earl Hartzog:
Chairman Earl Hartzog stated he had no comments.
#6 ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Hartzog adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
Board of Adj s men Ch rman,
City of Schertz, exas
ATTEST:
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Planning S retary, ity of Schertz
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