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September 25, 2017
The Schertz; Board of Adjustment convened on September 25, 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
Frank McElroy
Danielene Salas
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CITY STAFF
Lesa Wood, Director of Planning & Community
Development
Bryce Cox, Senior Planner
Emily Grobe, Planner I
Tiffany Danhof, Executive Assistant
OTHERS PRESENT
Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority
Mr. Dziewit called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. and recognized members present.
Danielene Salas alternate was seated as a Board Member.
Minutes for the May 22, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Mr. Hartzog moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Reynolds seconded the motion. The vote
was 5-0. Motion carried.
BOA2017-004
Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon a request for a variance to UDC Article 9, Section
219.8.B.2.b Prohibited Materials in order to permit barbed wire atop of chain link fencing at an
existing wastewater treatment facility located at 12423 Authority Lane, City of Schertz, Bexar
County, Texas.
Mr. Dziewit opened the public hearing at 6:02 P.M.
Ms. Grobe presented a request for a variance to UDC Article 9, Section 219.8.B.2.b Prohibited
Materials in order to permit barbed wire atop of chain link fencing at an existing wastewater
treatment facility. The proposed variance to use barbwire, a prohibited material, is due to a TCEQ
requirement for the waste water treatment facility to be intruder. proof. Ms. Grobe indicated that
sixty notices were mailed to the surrounding property owners and at this time staff report four in
favor two neutral, and zero opposed had been received. The request for a variance complies with the
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approval criteria for granting a variance. Staff recommended approval of BOA 2017-004.
Ryan Madsen - Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority- indicated be had no prepared statement, but was
available for questions.
Steve Layton- 1223 Lost Meadows Dr. - indicated concerns on the public hearing notice that was
mailed to the surrounding properties, that they needed to provide clarity on the public hearing with a
diagram of the area that is being proposed. Mr. Layton indicated questions on Agriculture
requirements on barbwire fencing, and the chemicals being used at the Cibolo Creek Municipal
Authority location.
Clare Layton- 1223 Lost Meadows Dr. - indicated concerns on the clarity on the public hearing, and
needed more information to explain the proposed agenda, and concerns for the wildlife habitat in the
area.
Juan Flores- 11218 Flores Luna Rd. - had a question on what the resident's responsibility are to the
public hearing notices, and indicated concerns with the FM 3009 going through his property.
Mr. Dziewit closed the public hearing at 6:14 P.M.
The Board Members and Staff had a discussion regarding the jurisdictional allowance regarding the
variance to UDC prohibiting materials in order to permit barbed wire fencing when the area is
mandated by the state law requirements.
Mr. Hartzog moved to approve this item. Mr. McElroy seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0.
Motion carried,
A. Announcements by Members
Mr. Hartzog commented on the last Committee of Committee Advisory Board Meeting summary.
Mr. Hartzog mentioned that some of the items the committee went over were the new City budget,
treasury report, road improvements, trash recycling, and the trash rate increase,
B. Announcements by City Staff
No Announcements by City Staff.
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The meeting adjourned at 6:25 P.M.
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