BOA 09-28-2009
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
Septem her 28, 2009
The Schertz Board of Adjustment convened on September 28, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex,
Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Earl Hartzog, Chairman
Frank McElroy
Donald McQueen
Norman Slocum
Rebekah Inmon, Alternate
CITY STAFF
Michelle Sanchez, Director of Development Services
Misty Nichols, Senior Planner
Don Taylor, City Manager
Carl Quast, City Inspector
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Christopher Montgomery, Alternate
OTHERS PRESENT
Craig Spearman, Decksteriors
Charlotte Phillips, 2233 Crary Meadow
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Hartzog called the meeting to order at 6:01P.M.
2.
SEAT ALTERNATE MEMBER TO ACT IF REQUIRED.
Mr. Hartzog seated Rebekah Inmon, Alternate acting as voting member.
3.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
No citizen comments.
4.
MINUTES
Mr. Slocum requested a few changes; he moved to approve the minutes with amendments. Ms. Inmon
seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
BOA 2009 - 007 2233 Crary Meadow
Hold a public hearing to consider a variance to the Unified Development Code (UDe), Article 5,
Table 21.5. I to allow an ten foot (IO') by twenty-two foot (22') wood deck with a roof cover to
remain where it encroaches the rear set back by nine foot (9') eleven inches (11") at 2233 Crary
Meadow (Lot 18, Block 6, Mesa Oaks, Unit 2).
Public hearing opened at 6:06 pm.
Ms. Sanchez gave a short presentation on the encroachment, how the original deck was approved and the
overall request.
Mr. Hartzog recognized the following to speak:
. Mr. Spearman, Decksteriors
. Ms. Phillips, 2233 Crary Meadow
There being no one else to speak the Public hearing closed at 6:23 pm.
After a short discussion, Mr. Slocum moved to approve the variance with the condition that the height does
not change and the area is not enclosed. Mr. McQueen seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion
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carried.
5.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION ONLY:
A.
Discussion on all Board applications being supplied to Board Member. (N. Slocum)
Mr. Taylor advised the Board that all applicants interested in serving on Boards and Commissions
submit applications and that City Council has more recently appointed an executive committee to
review all applications and make recommendations as to appointments and reappointments. He said that
no board or commission reviews applications; that responsibility lies with the Council according to
charter. Mr. Taylor encouraged members of the board to communicate through the chairman any
comments that they may have about a member being considered for appointment or reappointment; and
that information will be passed on to Council for their consideration. He continued that new members
are always welcome to boards and commissions and that it is not necessary for them to have experience;
that serving on these boards provides them with the opportunity to gain experience and to learn.
B Discussion on Chair/Vice Chair, Alternates and how members are selected. (N. Slocum)
There was discussion between the Board and City staff on how Board members are selected.
Mr. Taylor advised the Board that City Council selects all Board/Commission members and allows the
Boards/Commissions to select their own Chair and Vice-Chair.
C Review of the By-Laws. (E. Hartzog)
To be placed on next agenda.
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REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENT:
A.
Request by Members to place items on a future Board of Adjustment Agenda.
Discussion to review the By-Laws. (E. Hartzog)
Appointment of Vice-Chair. (E. Hartzog)
B. Announcements by Members and Council.
. City and community events attended and to be attended
. Liaison Assignments
. Continuing educations events attended and to be attended
Mr. Slocum announced that he attended the Library Grand Opening and complimented staff.
Mr. Hartzog stated that the AP A Conference is not budgeted for the Board this year.
C. Announcements by City Staff
. City and community events attended and to be attended
. Attendance record provided at request of Mr. Slocum.
Ms. Sanchez announced the following:
. AP A was not budgeted for the Board this year but staff will look for other educational
opportunities for the Board.
. Schertz Fest at the Park, October 2nd and 3rd.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7: 13 P.M.
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