BOA 06-23-2008
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
June 23, 2008
The Schertz Board of Adjustment convened on June 23, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex,
Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Earl Hartzog, Chairman
Joe Potempa, Vice Chairman
Darlene Price
Norman Slocum
Donald McQueen, Alternate
Tony Wilenchik, City Council Liaison
William Sommers, Planning and Zoning Liaison
CITY STAFF
Thomas Rhodes, Mitchell Planning Group
Misty Nichols, Senior Planner
Lesa Wood, Planning Technician
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
James Harden
Leonard Weinand Jr., Alternate
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Tammy Colson, Chandler Signs
Sam Macrum, Chandler Signs
Jay Nielsen, Frost Bank
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. Hartzog called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
2.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Robert Brockman requested that the language on the public hearing information be changed.
3.
Consider and act upon the Board of Adjustment minutes for April 28, 2008.
Following reading of the agenda item, Mr. Slocum moved to approve the item. Mr. McQueen seconded the
motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
BOA 2008-008 16895 IH 35 N
Variance to Article IX, Section i, of the Unified Development Code (UDC) relating to the maximum
area of a permitted wall sign for a business located on Lot 1, Block 13 of the Verde Enterprise
Business Park, Unit 11, located on the southbound access road of IH-35 between Journeys Way and
Enterprise Avenue and being commonly known as 16895 IH-35 N.
Public hearing opened at 6:05 pm.
Mr. Rhodes reviewed staff comments.
Mr. Hartzog recognized the following citizen:
. Jay Nielson, Frost Bank, introduced Tammy Colson and Sam Macrum, Chandler Signs, and advised
the board that they are available to answer any questions and stated that he was asking for the second
sign on the building.
. Robert Brockman, had a few questions about the other sign being permitted on the property and if
trees would be removed that were in the picture.
There being no one else to speak the Public hearing closed at 6: 12 pm.
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Mr. Hartzog questioned staff about the various other signs permitted on the property.
Mr. Rhodes advised the board to refer to site plan exhibit proved and explained the various signs.
Mr. Slocum questioned why applicant did not maximize the primary sign?
Sam Marcum, Chandler Signs, provided an exhibit of the proposed sign and discussed its size and stated that
the size is all copyrighted in terms of what they have done in the past and with proportion of the logo to the
word Frost.
After a short discussion on the copyrighting of the sign and the ability to maximize the secondary sign, Mr.
Slocum moved to disapprove the variance request. Mr. Potempa seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Mr.
Slocum, and Mr. Potempa. Voting Nay: Ms. Price, Mr. McQueen and Mr. Hartzog. Motion failed.
Mr. McQueen moved to approve the variance request. Ms. Price seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Ms.
Price, Mr. McQueen and Mr. Hartzog. Voting Nay: Mr. Slocum, and Mr. Potempa. Motion for approval
failed to obtain 75% approval. Variance request denied.
5.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
A.
Unified Development Code - Section IX Sign Standards
Presentation and discussion regarding changes to Article IX of the UDC, Sign Standards. (T.
Rhodes)
Mr. Rhodes gave a presentation highlighting the sections of the UDC Article IX that had revisions.
B. Board of Adjustment By-Laws
Discussion and action regarding amending the Board of Adjustment By-Laws.
Mr. Rhodes presented each section of the By-Laws followed by discussion and recommendation from
the Board.
6. ITEMS BY COUNCIL, COMMISSION AND STAFF
A. City Council Comments
Mr. Wilenchik invited the Board to the Joint Worksession tomorrow June 24,2008.
B. Planning Manager Comments
Mr. Rhodes advised the Board that the Joint Worksession would include a presentation of the full Unified
Development Code.
C. Board of Adjustment Member Comments
Mr. McQueen:
No comments.
Ms. Price:
No comments.
Mr. Slocum:
No comments.
Mr. Potempa:
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No comments.
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Mr. Hartzog:
Reminded the members of the calendars, member information list, sign ordinance and By-Laws provided
in the packets.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:09 P.M.
~LUocci
Recording Secretary, City of Schertz
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