BACKGROUND
Dr. Miguel Vazquez has submitted an application for Landmark Property designation for the Schertz-Cibolo Cemetery, which is located at 93 Bubbling Springs Road. The SHPC Policies and Procedures outlines the process for considering applications for Landmark Properties.
DESIGNATIONS OF HERITAGE NEIGHBORHOODS AND LANDMARK PROPERTIES
14.1 Authority: Per Section 21.3.6B1 (Boards and Commissions) of the Schertz Unified Development Code (UDC) the Committee (Commission) shall have those duties and approval authorities as granted by the ordinance establishing the Committee (Commission).
14.2 Designation of Heritage Neighborhoods: Nominations for such a designation can be made by any person or group interested in doing so using the application form in Appendix C.
14.3 A heritage neighborhood will be defined as one in which multiple properties are contained meeting the definition of such in the sections below. There will be no legal restrictions set on any such neighborhood or individual property contained therein. The process for approval will include the following:
(a) A majority vote of Committee members present and voting (vote to be based on the historical merits of the application presented to the Committee by the nominator)
14.4 Designation of Landmark Properties:
(a) Landmark: A “Landmark Property” is defined as any property that presents itself as a unique feature of the City of Schertz or its Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) landscape (community) due to either its nostalgic, aesthetic, architectural, or symbolic attributes and which could or will have an enduring impact on the community’s cultural identity.
(b) There will be no legal restrictions placed on any such properties.
(c) A property will be granted selection as a named landmark property by means of nomination for such status by any person or group interested in doing so using the application form in Appendix C.
DESIGNATIONS OF HERITAGE NEIGHBORHOODS AND LANDMARK PROPERTIES
14.1 Authority: Per Section 21.3.6B1 (Boards and Commissions) of the Schertz Unified Development Code (UDC) the Committee (Commission) shall have those duties and approval authorities as granted by the ordinance establishing the Committee (Commission).
14.2 Designation of Heritage Neighborhoods: Nominations for such a designation can be made by any person or group interested in doing so using the application form in Appendix C.
14.3 A heritage neighborhood will be defined as one in which multiple properties are contained meeting the definition of such in the sections below. There will be no legal restrictions set on any such neighborhood or individual property contained therein. The process for approval will include the following:
(a) A majority vote of Committee members present and voting (vote to be based on the historical merits of the application presented to the Committee by the nominator)
14.4 Designation of Landmark Properties:
(a) Landmark: A “Landmark Property” is defined as any property that presents itself as a unique feature of the City of Schertz or its Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) landscape (community) due to either its nostalgic, aesthetic, architectural, or symbolic attributes and which could or will have an enduring impact on the community’s cultural identity.
(b) There will be no legal restrictions placed on any such properties.
(c) A property will be granted selection as a named landmark property by means of nomination for such status by any person or group interested in doing so using the application form in Appendix C.