BOA 3-27-17BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
March 27, 2017
The Schertz Board of Adjustment convened on March 27, 2017 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
Reginna Agee
Frank McElroy
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
CITY STAFF
Brian James, Executive Director Development
Bryce Cox, Senior Planner
Tiffany Danhof, Executive Assistant
Emily Grobe, Planner I
Channaty Gould, Planner I
OTHERS PRESENT
Royce Simmonds, Simmonds Real Estate Inc.
Tom Cunanan, Stantec Engineering
Wayne Pruski, SCUCISD
James Moore, Marmon Mok Architecture
Mr. Dziewit called the regular meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. and recognized members present.
2. SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF REQUIRED:
No alternate was seated as a Board Member.
3. CONSENT AGENDA:
Minutes for the January 25, 2016, May 2, 2016, June 27, 2016, July 25, 2016 and October 24, 2016
Regular Meetings.
Mr. Hartzog moved to approve this item. Mr. Reynolds seconded the motion. The vote was 5 -0.
Motion carried.
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
BOA2017 -001
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for a variance to UDC Article 11, Section
21.11.13.H Electronic Signs Location Restrictions, in order to permit an electronic sign closer than
150 feet from a residentially zoned property at 17148 IH -35, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County,
Texas.
Mr. Dziewit opened the public hearing at 6:02 P.M.
Ms. Grobe presented a request for a variance to UDC Article 11, Section 21.11.13.H Electronic Signs
Location Restrictions, in order to permit an electronic sign no less than 117 feet from the nearest
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residentially used or zoned property at 17148 IH -35. Ms. Grobe indicated that the applicant is
requesting a variance to the required minimum 150 -feet of separation between an electronic sign and
the nearest residential use or zoned property. Due to the 146 -foot length of the subject property, the
minimum separation that is required between an electronic sign and residential use is not achievable.
Staff recommended approval of BOA 2017 -001. The request for a variance complies with the
approval criteria for granting a variance.
Royce Simmonds with Simmonds Real Estate, thanked staff for their assistance on the sign variance.
Mr. Simmonds mentioned his company's background and the importance of the sign for their
business. Mr. Simmonds also mentioned that the sign will be 4 feet shorter than the building in
height.
There were no additional comments from the public.
Mr. Dziewit closed the public hearing at 6:12 P.M.
Mr. Reynolds noticed a discrepancy on the diagram showing the sign at 22 feet not 18 feet. Ms.
Grobe indicated that the height was changed from 22 feet to 18 feet and this diagram was to show
what was going on the sign. Ms. Grobe indicated that if the variance is approved, the applicant will
resubmit a new diagram with correct measurements with the permit application. Mr. Dziewit
questioned if there were any other signs like this in the area. Mr. Simmonds indicated yes, there is
one on IH -35 with lights.
Mr. McElroy moved to approve this item. Mr. Agee seconded the motion. The vote was 5 -0. Motion
carried.
BOA2017 -002
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 structures
that exceed 35 feet in height in the Public Use zoning district, located at 1001 Elbel Road, City of
Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas.
Mr. Dziewit opened the public hearing at 6:16 P.M.
Mrs. Gould presented a request for a variance to UDC Article 5, Section 21.5.7.B Dimensional
Requirements, Non - Residential Zoning Districts, in order to permit structures with a maximum
height of 56 feet at the Samuel Clemens High School, located at 1001 Elbel Road, which exceeds the
current height allowance of 35 feet in the Public Use zoning district. The request is for a portion of a
new auditorium /theater building that is proposed to be approximately 56 feet in height and a new fine
arts /gym building that is proposed to be approximately 43 feet in height. Mrs. Gould indicated that
the applicant currently has plans submitted to the City for proposed renovations that include adding
new parking areas, improvements to the existing buildings, and constructing new structures,
including a new auditorium /theater building and a new fine arts /gym building that are both proposed
to exceed the 35 -foot height limit that is allowed in the Public Use zoning district. Staff recommends
approval of BOA 2017 -002. The request for a variance complies with the approval criteria for
granting a variance.
James Moore and Wayne Pruskie indicated the reasoning for the requested height variance is that the
stage height is proposed at 20 feet and the back stage loft area (where the scenes raise and lower)
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needed to exceed the stage height.
There were no additional comments from the public.
Mr. Dziewit closed the public hearing at 6:25 P.M.
Mrs. Agee asked about the height of the existing Beard Gym. Mr. Moore indicated it is 36 feet in
height. Mr. Hartzog and Mr. Dziewit asked about height restrictions throughout the City for different
zoning districts. Mrs. Gould indicated that residential zoning districts are limited to 35 feet, the
public use zoning district is 35 feet, and non - residential allows up to 120 feet in height. Mr. Hartzog
asked if there is going to be a sprinkler system installed. Mr. Moore indicated yes.
Mr. Reynolds moved to approve this item. Mr. McElroy seconded the motion. The vote was 5 -0.
Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Announcements by Members
Mr. Hartzog thanked Mr. Reynolds for the information regarding the Committee of
Committees meeting. Mr. Dziewit indicated that they are looking for new members to
volunteer from the Board of Adjustments for the Committee of Committee Advisory Board
meetings. Mr. Reynolds indicated that he enjoyed the meetings and that they are very
informative. Mr. Dziewit agreed with Mr. Reynolds and explained in more detail some of
the items that are discussed during the meetings. Mr. Cox indicated that staff will help on
filling that position and if you are interested to please contact the Planning Department. Mr.
Dziewit thanked staff for the presentation.
B. Announcements by City Staff
Mr. Cox indicated that the Council on the Go meeting will be the third Tuesday of next
month on April 18th at the North Schertz Northcliffe Community Center.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:35 P.M.
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