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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16,2002
MINUTES
The Schertz Board of Adjustment convened a public hearing on
at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400
Texas.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Earl Hartzog, Chairman
Ted Duigon, Vice Chairman
James C. Harden
Joe Potempa
William Sommers, Planning and Zoning Commissioner
CITY STAFF
Ron Youngblood, City Planner
Misty Nichols, Recording Secretary
MEMBERS ABSENT
Kathy Hill
OTHERS PRESENT
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Hartzog called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Following review, Mr. Duigon moved to approve the
Minutes of the September 23, 2002 and the November 25, 2002 meetings. Mr. Harden
seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
3. PUBLIC HEARING:On a request from Mr. & Mrs. Flores at 709 Mitchell Avenue for
a special exception to the Zoning Ordinance to encroach into the side yard
setback from 5 feet to 0 feet to construct a carport cover. (BOA # 187-02)
Mr. Youngblood reviewed the request with the Board and stated that 33 letters had been sent
to surrounding property owners. The City had received ten letters in favor and one letter in
opposition of the request. Mr. Youngblood stated the Planning and Zoning Commission and
City Staff recommend approval of the request to reduce the side yard set back to 0'.
There being no one else to speak on this matter, Chairman Hartzog closed the Public Hearing.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: On the above request from Mr.
& Mrs. Flores at 709 Mitchell. (BOA # 187-02)
Following review and discussion regarding size of the cover (18' by 32'), explanation of the
UDC, Mr. Harden moved to approve the request to reduce the side yard setback to 0' to allow
for a carport cover. Mr. Potempa seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
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5. ITEMS BY THE BOARD AND CITY PLANNER:
Staff stated that no applications have been submitted and the next earliest meeting could be in
February, 2003.
Commissioner Sommers suggested workshops with the Planning and Zoning Commission and
the Board of Adjustment to update the UDC. Board Members agreed.
Board Members wished each other Happy Holidays.
6. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Chairman Hartzog adjoumed the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
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