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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
August 16, 1999
The Schertz Board of Adjustment convened in regular session on Monday, August
16, 1999, at 6:30 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
Anita Clark
Kathy Hill
Joyce Briscoe, ex-officio
CITY STAFF
Steve Simonson,
Asst. City Manager
Mary Ybarra,
Planning & Recording Secretary
MEMBERS ABSENT
Peggy Brown, (work related)
#1 CALL TO ORDER
OTHERS PRESENT
Karen Mayo,
3733 Davenport
Chairman Hartzog called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and welcomed Kathy Hill,
Board of Adjustment alternate to the meeting. She will be sitting in, due to Jim Harris
being out of town.
#2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular session of July 12, 1999.
Earl Hartzog asked for any corrections or additions to the minutes of July 12, 1999.
With no corrections or additions, Ted Duigon moved to approve the minutes of July
12, 1999, as written. Anita Clark seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
#3 PUBLIC HEARING: The Board of Adjustment is to receive citizens input
on a request from Raymond & Karen Mayo for a Special Exception to the Zoning
Ordinance to encroach 9' into the 12' rear yard utility easement to place an above
ground pool. (BOA #125-99).
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Chairman Hartzog stated that 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 in its decision. After the public hearing is closed there
will be no other comments taken.
Earl Hartzog asked for staff input.
Steve Simonson stated that in accordance with the City ordinance 27 letters were sent
out to property owners within 200' radius of said property. Of the letters sent three
letters was received in favor and none were received opposed.
Earl Hartzog asked that if the Board took action and approved the request, the citizen
does understand that if the pool needs to be moved, it would. Chairman Hartzog was
advised that Mr. & Mrs. Mayo are aware and it's their responsibility if a move is
necessary. It has also been advised that the weight .(pool) will not affect the utility
easement.
Steve Simonson stated that this request is a first, in regard that the pool would cover
the whole area of the utility easement.
Joyce Briscoe reported that Planning & Zoning did not see a problem with
recommending approval on the request, as long it was understood that if the pool
needed to be moved it would.
Karen Mayo stated she has been made aware that if the pool needed to be moved for
maintenance purpose there isn't a problem.
With no further comments voiced, Chairman Hartzog closed the public hearing.
#4 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: On the above Special
Exception request from Raymond & Karen Mayo, 3733 Davenport. (BOA #125-99)
Chairman Hartzog asked if there were any questions or concerns.
Ted Duigon commented that he was in favor of the request The school is the only
neighbor behind the home which is 40 yards from the school.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Ted Duigon and seconded by
Kathy Hill to approve the request from Raymond & Karen Mayo for Special
Exception to the Zoning Ordinance to encroach 9' into the 12' rear yard utility
easement to place an above ground pool. With a vote being called, the motion was
approved.
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#5 GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Kathy Hill:
Kathy had no comments, only to say that she was happy to see everyone.
Ted Duigon:
Ted had no comments.
Anita Clark:
Anita advised everyone that she would be moving and a replacement would be
needed. Her family would be moving to the outskirts of Marion. The move would
take place around the 30~' of September.
Joyce Briscoe:
Joyce mentioned that for the next three months she would be very busy with her
Church committee and would not be attending many of the meetings.
Steve Simonson:
Steve reported that Tri-County is building up fast. A new warehouse facility (163,
000 square feet) will be ready to build soon. Steve was asked if the City has adequate
fire protection to cover the area. Steve advised the Board that the City does have
adequate fire protection. At the present time there isn't protection for two-story
structures. However, the development in the Tri-County area is all single structure
buildings.
Steve reported that construction for the FM 78 project would commence at the end of
August or the first of September. The City has purchased all parcels. Steve mentioned
that he is anxious to see construction of the bridge at Cibolo creek.
Steve mentioned that 19 acres has been purchased along IH35 next to the Schertz
Bank and there are plans for a car dealership and restaurant. At this time, he is not
obligated to tell the Board what dealership.
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Earl Hartzog:
Earl mentioned a point of interest if anyone was interested. The green fire truck "257"
has been painted red.
#8 ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Hartzog adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
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Board of Adjustmen Chairman,
City of Schertz, Texas
ATTEST:
Planning Secretary, City of Schertz
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