BOA 03-24-2003
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MONDAY, MARCH.24,2003
MINUTES
The Schertz Board of Adjustment convened a public hearing on Monday, March 24, 2003 at
6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz,
Texas.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Earl Hartzog, Chairman
Ted Duigon, Vice Chairman
James C. Harden
Kathy Hill
Joe Potempa
William Sommers, Planning and Zoning Commissioner
CITY STAFF
Leonard Truitt, Building Official
Misty Nichols, Recording Secretary
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Brockman, 4505 Grand Forrest
Dave Martin, Benchmark Homes
Deborah Bell, 3325 Sherwin
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Hartzog called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Approval of minutes: No action taken on this item.
3. Public Hearing: On a request from Tom Chapman of Benchmark Homes for a
variance at 4300 Golden Oak, in Oak Trails Subdivision for a special exception to
the Zoning ordinance requesting to encroach into the front yard setback from 25'
to 20'. 3" on a previously constructed house. (BOA #189-03)
Mr. Truitt reviewed the request with the Board stating the variance is for a 4.7' encroachment
on a front building setback. He stated the home was constructed and the title company found
this error upon final survey of the property.
Mr. Brockman and Mr. Martin were present to address this issue and answered questions with
regards to the driveway.
There being no one else to speak on this matter, Chairman Hartzog closed the Public Hearing.
4. Public Hearing: On a request from Deborah Bell, at 3325 Sherwin Dr. in the
Northcliffe Subdivision, for a variance to encroach into the side yard setback one
foot, eight inches to construct a bay window. (BOA 190-03)
Mr. Truitt reviewed the request and stated the applicant is requesting a variance to the side
yard setback for the installation of a bay window.
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Commissioner Sommers stated the Planning and Zoning_Commissiol1!~c<>.mrnends aRpr()val
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Mr. Brockman questioned if it mattered that the applicant does not occupy the property.
There being no one else to speak on this matter, Chairman Hartzog closed the Public Hearing.
5.
Consider And Take Appropriate Action:
Chapman of Benchmark Homes.
On the above request from Tom
Following review and discussion from Mr. Duigon regarding the home builder pay attention to
detail, Mr. Potempa moved to approve the request for a reduction in the front building setback
to 20'-3". Ms. Hill seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
6.
Consider And Take Appropriate Action:
Bell at 3325 Sherwin Dr.
On the above request from Deborah
Following review and discussion, Mr. Potempa moved to approve the request for a reduction in
the side yard setback to 4'-4". Mr. Harden seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote
unanimous.
7. ITEMS BY THE BOARD AND CITY PLANNER:
No discussion on this item.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Chairman Hartzog adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
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