BOA 05-21-2007
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
INSPECTION DIVISION
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154-1634
(210) 658-7477, FAX (210) 658-9627
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MONDAY, MAY 21, 2007
MINUTES
The Schertz Board of Adjustment convened a public hearing on Monday, May 21,2007 at 6:00 p.m. in
the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, Building #4, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Earl Hartzog, Chairman
Ted Duigon, Vice Chairman
Leonard Weinand, Jr. Alternate
Donald McQueen, Alternate
Davis Richmond - P & Z Commissioner
MEMBERS ABSENT
Norman Slocum
James C Harden Jr.
Joe Potempa
Wm Sommers, P&Z Commissioner
CITY STAFF
Leonard Truitt, Director of Development Services
Debbie Perrone, Administrative Assistant
Yvonne Baker, Inspection Clerk
OTHERS PRESENT
Tom Chapman, presenting Benchmark Homes
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Hartzo2 called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Citizen comments on items other than those listed on this agenda. None
3. Consider and act upon approval of the minutes for March 26, 2007
Mr. Weinand made a motioned to accept March 26,2007 with those changes made subject to review of
the tape of what was actually said.
Mr. McOueen seconded the motion. . Vote unanimous, motion carried.
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
A B0A2007-016 LOT 26, BLOCK 2
Public Hearing on a request to encroach 2 feet 6 inches into the 25-foot front yard-building setback
located on Lot 26, Block 2,3513 Big Horn Trail in Savannah Bluff Subdivision. Applicant: Benchmark
Homes.
*NOTE: 11 letters were sent out.
Mr. Truitt said the house does encroach 2 feet 6inches into the front-yard setback. The house is
currently built, but has not bee finalized. It would appear the earlier survey were incorrect. Staffhas
reviewed the request and recommends approval.
Mr. Sommers said this a classic example of a hardship that was created by someone else; that the
homeowner didn't participate in. And as a result the only other thing he could do if the variance is not
granted is to order the house be tore down and with that portion of the foundation tlylt is encroaching be
removed and which is pretty ridiculous. Planning and Zoning does not have a problem with this
variance request. .
Mr. Hartzo2 closed the public hearing at 6: 15 pm.
Mr. Dui20n made a motion to accept the variance request B0A2007-016 request from Benchmark to
encroach 2 feet 6 inches to front yard-building setback.
Mr. Weinand seconded the motion. Vote unanimous, motion carried.
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
There were no individual items for consideration.
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6. ITEMS FOR DISCUSION by
Board of Adjustment - None
City Staff - None
7. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Hartzo2 adjourned the meeting at 6:30 pm.
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