01-08-1996BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
January 8, 1996
The Schertz Board of Adjustment convened in regular session on
Monday, January 8, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex
Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those
present were as follows:
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
EARL HARTZOG, CHAIRMAN
TED DUIGON, VICE-CHAIRMAN
NORMAN SLOCUM
ANITA CLARK
JOYCE BRISCOE
MERWIN WILLMAN, P&Z COMMISSIONER
MEMBERS ABSENT
OTHERS PRESENT
Ernie Freeland
1504 Red Cedar
Cove
CITY STAFF
STEVE SIMONSON,
ASST. CITY MANAGER
DENISE GRANGER,
PLANNING SECRETARY
#1 CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Hartzog called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chairman Hartzog welcomed everyone back for the new year.
#2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Session October 2, 1995
Ted Duigon advised on the first page under Steve Simonson's
name the word Manger needs to be changed to Manager.
Joyce Briscoe moved to approve the minutes for the regular
session October 2, 1995 as corrected. Norman Slocum seconded
the motion which carried with a unanimous vote.
#3 PUBLIC HEARING: The Board of Adjustment to receive
citizen input on a request from Ron Wood, 1504 Red Cedar Cove
for a Special Exception to the Zoning Ordinance to construct a
U-Shaped Driveway. (BOA #68)
Ernie Freeland prospective owner of property was at the meeting
to represent this request.
Chairman Hartzog advised the purpose of the Public Hearing is
to receive comments from interested citizens. The Board of
Adjustment will take all of the comments into consideration on
their decision. After the Public Hearing is closed there will
be no other comments taken.
Ernie Freeland asked if everyone on the BOA was aware why he
was asking for the circular driveway?
Ted Duigon advised he was out in the area. Is the driveway
going up to the garage and around the tree? Ted advised his
other concern is all the green boxes that Paragon Cable is
putting in the front yards.
Ernie Freeland advised that the driveway would go up to the two
car garage then north between the large tree and the house.
There will be heavy landscaping with not much grass. Ernie
Freeland mentioned that the reason for the circular driveway
was due to the fact that his wife has a car, his father-in-law
has a car, his son and also himself. With not being able to
afford to put in a four (4) car garage, this was the next
practical stand point.
Ted Duigon asked if the City would be responsible for the
cutting of the driveway? Chairman Hartzog advised that is the
responsibility of the builder and homeowner.
Joyce Briscoe commented that she also had been in the area and
the circular driveways are very nice if they are maintained
properly but could be a problem if junk cars are being parked
in them.
Chairman Hartzog asked Merwin Willman if this request went
before the Planning and Zoning Commission, if so did they have
any comments?
Merwin Willman advised that yes this did go before the Planning
and Zoning Commission the only concern they had were the ones
mentioned.
Norman Slocum mentioned for clarification there are two issues:
one requesting the circular driveway with two (2) curb cuts and
the request from the Planning and Zoning Commission for any
ideas or guidelines on how the BOA wishes to handle this type
of request.
Earl Hartzog advised that the requests would be handled
individually.
With no other comments or questions Chairman Hartzog closed the
Public Hearing at 6:08 p.m.
#4 CONSIDER AND TARE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Consider and
take action on the Special Exception request from Ron Wood.
(BOA #68)
Ted Duigon moved to approve the request from Ron Wood, 1504 Red
Cedar Cove, for a Special Exception to the Zoning Ordinance to
construct a U-Shaped Driveway. Norman Slocum seconded the
motion, which carried with a unanimous vote.
#5 GENERAL DISCUSSION:
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Chairman Earl Hartzo
Chairman Hartzog stated at this time there is a request from
the Planning and Zoning Commission on any guidelines or
comments that the BOA has on how to handle this type of
request.
Ted Duigon commented that the circular driveways could become a
parking lot with all the vehicles. What does it matter if the
curbs are cut?
Chairman Hartzog advised in some subdivisions in certain areas
you would not want more than one curb cut because of the
traffic flow.
Steve Simonson stated with slot of the subdivisions the way the
houses are laid out, no two (2) driveways would back up
together. The other problem in most of the other subdivisions
is there is not sufficient width to be able to turn. In the
ordinance there is a caveat that states the City Manager can
authorize the extra curb cuts. However that is not the
question. The question is with the continuing growth with
upper scale homes, it is becoming more and more of a question
for extra curb cuts. Steve mentioned he asked the Planning and
Zoning Commission for some guidelines to be able to follow.
Steve Simonson mentioned that the curb cuts would not be
allowed on a major thoroughfare. Traffic pattern will be a
major concern, also the width of the lot. The Planning and
Zoning Commission has asked that the BOA discuss and see if
they have any guidelines that they would like to be able to
follow for this type of circular driveway.
Norman Slocum asked if there are any guidelines on how wide a
circular driveway can be? Steve Simonson advised that he could
get that information from the Engineer.
After the discussion the BOA was in agreement that the requests
for circular driveways should be handled individually and come
before the BOA for approval or disapproval.
Merwin Willman•
Merwin Willman stated he had no comments.
Anita Clark•
Anita Clark stated she had no comments.
Jovice Briscoe•
Joyce Briscoe stated she had no comments.
Norman Slocum•
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Norman Slocum stated he had no comments.
Ted Duigon•
Ted Duigon stated he had no comments.
Steve Simonson:
Steve Simonson mentioned he heard that HEB will be breaking
ground by the end of 1996. There are at least four (4)
possibly six (6) new industrial sites along FM 3009 in
Tri-County and in Vestal Subdivision. Texaco, Seguin State
Bank with beautiful landscaping. The industrial in Tri-County
behind the Keebler building should begin construction within 60
days. It is a precision tool manufacturing company out of San
Antonio. There will be a two (2) story office building going
up in front of Mobile Villa which will be Remax. Ashley Place
is selling so fast they are platting for Ashley Place Unit 3.
There is a site plan for a school behind Savannah Square.
Joyce Briscoe asked how plans are coming along with FM 78?
Steve Simonson advised until there is a ROW map there can be no
planning. There are businesses along FM 78 that are willing to
help out in the planning but until the City receives the ROW
map it is all on hold. Bexar County has said they will not
participate, so the road under the underpass will not be
included at this time.
Norman Slocum asked about the long range for annexation?
Steve Simonson stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission
has been working on a plan for the last three (3) months. They
are in the process of making a recommendation to City Council.
#6 ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Hartzog adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Board of Adj stmen Chai an,
City of Schertz, T xas
ATTEST:
Planning Seo etary, ty of Schertz
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