BOA 06-14-2004
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MONDAY, JUNE 14,2004
MINUTES
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The Schertz Board of Adjustment convened a public hearing
the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Earl Hartzog, Chairman
Ted Duigon, Vice Chairman
Joe Potempa
Kathy Hill
James C. Harden
Norman Slocum, Alternate
Peggy Brown, Alternate
William Sommers, P&Z Commissioner
CITY STAFF
Misty Nichols, Planning Technician
Jonette Ellis, Planning Technician
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
OTHERS PRESENT
Raul Rodriguez, 1105 Twin Lane
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Chairman Hartzog called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. PUBLIC HEARING
BOA2004-004
Public Hearing on a request for a variance to encroach 10-feet into the 20-foot rear yard setback
for a patio cover. The property is located at 1105 Twin Lane.
Applicant: Raul Rodriguez
Chairman Hartzog opened the meeting for a Public Hearing.
Ms. Nichols reviewed staff comments and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission met on May
25, 2004 and voted unanimously to recommend approval of this request. The applicant is requesting a
variance to encroach IO-feet into the 20-foot rear yard setback to install a 10' by 20' wood patio cover.
The applicant has received approval from his homeowners association (HOA). Six notices were mailed to
surrounding property owners and the Planning Department received one notice in favor of the request.
Mr. Hartzog asked the applicant if he had letters from the utility companies to allow the patio cover to
encroach into the l2-foot utility easement. Mr. Rodriguez stated he had not received approval letters from
the utility companies, but he would like to modifY his request by 2- feet in order to remain out of the utility
easement.
3. Close the Public Hearing
There being no one else to speak for or against the request, Chairman Hartzog closed the Public Hearing.
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4. Convene into Regular Session
Chairman Hartzog reconvened into regular session at 6:35 p.m.
5. Citizen Input other than Agenda Items
There was no one present to speak.
6. Discuss and take appropriate action to approve the minutes for the April 5, 2004 Board of
Adjustment meeting.
Following review, Mr. Dnigon moved to approved the minutes of the AprilS, 2004 Board of Adjustment
meeting. Mr. Potempa seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
7. BOA2004-004
Discuss and take appropriate action on a request for a variance to encroach 10-feet into the 20-
foot rear yard setback for a patio cover. The property is located at 1105 Twin Lane.
Applicant: Raul Rodriguez
Chairman Hartzog stated that the applicant has modified his request for a variance to encroach 8-feet into
the rear yard setback for a patio cover. Mr. Duigon asked the applicant if he intended to extend the
concrete and Mr. Rodriguez stated yes. Mr. Sommers stated that flatwork could be extended into the
setbacks and would not require a variance.
Following review and discussion, Mr. Potempa moved to grant a variance to encroach 8-feet into the 20-
foot rear yard setback for a patio cover at 1105 Twin Lane, Schertz, Texas. Ms. Hill seconded the motiou.
Motion carried, Vote unanimous.
8. Discussion regarding the reappointment of Board Members.
Chairman Hartzog stated that he had contacted the Board Members with terms expiring and that each had
expressed that they would like to be reappointed. Discussion included the possibility of expanding the
membership to include persons with the followiug related field experience: engineer, realtor, landscape
architect and signs in order for the board to hear and grant variances for signage.
Discussion only, no action taken.
9. Items by the Chairman
a. Review application process and actions
b. Written Communications
c. Meeting Dates
Chairman Hartzog discussed the following:
a. Mr. Hartzog met with the City Manager regarding the current application process and the Planning
and Zoning Commission's role in making recommendations to the Board of Adjustment. Mr.
Hartzog stated the City Manager spoke with the Mayor and City Council and they decided to keep
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the procedure in place.
b. Mr. Hartzog stated that changes in communications have taken place.
c. The Board agreed to be flexible on scheduling meetings on an as needed bases in order to
accommodate the review process. It was also noted that the next meeting has been scheduled for
July 6, 2004 at 6:00 p.m.
Discussion only, no action taken.
10. Presentation of the 2003 Community Development Department Briefing
Ms. Nichols reviewed the Community Development Departments 2003 activity report. The department
oversees Economic Development, Planning Department and Building Inspections.
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chairman Hartzog adjourned the meeting at 7: II p.m.
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