BOA 10-24-16BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
October 24, 2016
The Schertz Board of Adjustment convened on October 24, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. at the Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Richard Dziewit, Chairman
David Reynolds, Vice Chairman
Earl Hartzog
Dani Salas, Alternate
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Reginna Agee
Frank McElroy
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
CITY STAFF
Lesa Wood, Director Planning & Community Devel.
Bryce Cox, Senior Planner
Tiffany Danhof, Executive Assistant
Emily Grobe, Planner I
Channary Gould, Planner I
OTHERS PRESENT
David Pencsak, Flagpole Partners, L.P.
Brian Mendez, M &S Engineering, L.L.C.
Nick Sherman, Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority
Brandon Bradley, Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority
Robert Adam, Alan Plummer & Associates, Inc.
Mr. Dziewit called the regular meeting to order at 6:13 P.M. and recognized members present.
2. SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF REQUIRED:
Ms. Dani Salas was seated as a Board Member.
3. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. BOA2016 -006
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for a variance to UDC Article 5, Section
21.5.7.B — Dimensional Requirements, Non - Residential Zoning Districts, in order to permit a 60 foot
lot width in the General Business 2 (GB -2) zoning district on an approximately 7 acre tract of land
out of the G.M. Dolson Survey No., 96, Abstract No. 120, City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas and
being generally located 350 feet south of the intersection of Bell North Drive and FM 3009.
Mr. Dziewit called public hearing to order at 6:16 P.M.
Ms. Grobe presented a request by Flagpole Partners, L.p. for a variance to UDC Article 5, Section
21.5.7.B — Dimensional Requirements, Non - Residential Zoning Districts, in order to permit a 60 foot
lot width in the General Business 2 (GB -2) zoning district. At time of presentation the lot exists as a
flag shape that has frontage on FM 3009 in the width of 60 feet. The 60 feet lot width continues for
approximately 1174 feet, utilized as the drive way for the developable portion. The lot then widens to
approximately 405 feet, which would be utilized as the developable portion. This lot has existed in
this - configuration since the development.of the adjacent Schertz Industrial Park. The applicant
requested the variance to the required minimum 100 -foot lot width due to the lot configuration as
created and purchased. Ms. Grebe indicated that a public hearing notice was published in "The Daily
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Commercial Recorder" on October 7, 2016 and in the "Herald" on October 12, 2016. There were
sixteen (16) notices mailed to surrounding property owners on October 6, 2016. At the time of the
staff presentation no responses had been received. Staff recommended approval of BOA 2016 -006.
Ms. Grobe indicated that the applicant was present for any questions. .
Mr. Brian Mendez, M &S Engineering, commented that he was present to answer any questions the
Board had.
There were no additional comments from the public.
Mr. Dziewit closed the public hearing at 6:19 P.M.
Mr. Hartzog moved- to approve this item. Mr. Reynolds Seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous. Motion carried.
B. BOA2016 -007
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for a variance to UDC Article 9, Section
21.9.5.E.2.a. Exterior Building Materials, in order to permit metal as the primary exterior building
material in the Public Use zoning district on an approximately 70 acre tract of land out of the G.
Malpez Survey No. 67, Abstract No. 464, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas, and being located at
12423 Authority Lane.
Mr. Dziewit called public hearing to order at 6:21 P.M.
Mrs. Gould presented a request by Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority for a variance to UDC Article
9, Section 21.9.5.E.2.a. Exterior Building Materials, in order to permit metal as the primary exterior
building material in the Public Use zoning district on an approximately 70 acre tract of land for two
new buildings that were being proposed. The proposed expansion area is immediately south of the
existing treatment facility and will include aeration basins, clarifiers, dewatering facilities, and other
necessary features that are required for wastewater treatment. Mrs. Gould indicated that a public
hearing notice was published in "The Daily Commercial Recorder" on October 7, 2016 and in the
"Herald" on October 12, 2016. There were six (6) notices mailed to surrounding property owners on
October 6, 2016. At the time of this staff presentation no responses had been received. Staff
recommended approval of the variance.
Mr. Nick Sherman, Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority, explained in more detail the need for the
expansion, the construction of the building and material being used, and explained that a metal
fagade is needed in order to keep it clean and sanitary.
There were no additional comments from the public.
Mr. Dziewit closed the public hearing at 6:27 P.M.
Ms. Salas asked if the other building on the property are metal buildings. Mr. Sherman responded
that some of the existing buildings on site are metal and commented that this material is easier to
clean.
Mr. Hartzog asked a question regarding the orientation of the exhibit map. Mr. Sherman explained
the site in detail and where the expansion is proposed.
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Mr. Reynolds moved to approve this item.. Mr. Hartzog Seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Announcements by Members
• Mr. Dziewit asked about the past Board of Adjustment minutes when they will be posted.
Mrs. Wood responded that we have been short staffed for the last several months and city
staff are working on the minutes and hope to be current at the next meeting.
• Mr. Hartzog commented that Mr. Greenwald received the volunteer of the year award. He
also, mentioned the CCAB is great way for other board members to be aware of what is
going on in the community and with other boards and would like to know if there is any way
for the information to be posted for Schertz residents to see, maybe in the Schertz magazine.
• Mr. Reynolds commented and agreed with Mr. Hartzog regarding the CCAB.
• Mr. Dziewit thanked Mrs. Wood for her presentation to the CCAB.
B. Announcements by City Staff
• Mrs. Wood announced that Trunk and Treat will on October 291h at Pickrell Park.
• Mr. Cox commented on the CCAB summary and Minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:35 P.M.
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