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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication FOR OFFICj E USE ONLY CASE NO.: DATE SUBMITTED: ` l CITY OF COLLEGE STATION ,} Planning e1 Development Services I . v6 Cr— ( ri ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: X Filing Fee of$150.00. X Application completed in full. Additional materials may be required of the applicant such as site plans, elevation drawings, sign details and floor plans. The Zoning Official shall inform the applicant of any extra materials required. Date of Preapplication Conference: December 19, 2005 (most recent) APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary Contact for the Project): Name Brazos Gateway Place Development, Ltd c/o David Scarmardo, President Street Address 1289 North Harvey Mitchell Parkway City Bryan State Texas Zip Code 77805 E-Mail Address david c(�scarmardofoods.com Phone Number 979-779-7209 Fax Number 979-822-1763 PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION: Name Same as Applicant Street Address City State Zip Code E-Mail Address Phone Number Fax Number LOCATION OF PROPERTY: Address I `t ( 1.111 1 Veit-Sal Oh • 2. • Lot 1, Block 1, The Gateway Phase 2; Lot 1, Block 1, The Gateway Phase 3; Lot 1, Block 1 The Gateway Phase 4 Description if there is no Lot, Block and Subdivision Action Requested: (Circle One) Setback Variance Appeal of Zoning Official's Interpretation Parking Variance Special Exception Sign Variance Other Drainage Variance Current Zoning of Subject Property: C-1 & R-4 Applicable Ordinance Section: Chapter 13, Section 5.G – Special Provisions for Floodways 6/13/03 Page 1 of 6 GEWERAL VARIANCE REQUEST The following specific variation from the ordinance is requested: Construction of a Private Access Drive with creek crossing consisting of fill, 3-10'x7' Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts, 2-48" RCP Culverts & Public Waterline Improvements This variance is necessary due to the following special conditions: Special Condition Definition: To justify a variance, the difficulty must be due to unique circumstances involving the particular property. The unique circumstances must be related to a physical characteristic of the property itself, not to the owner's personal situation. This is because regardless of ownership, the variance will run with the land. Example: A creek bisecting a lot, a smaller buildable area than is seen on surrounding lots, specimen trees. Note: A cul-de-sac is a standard street layout in College Station. The shape of standard cul-de-sac lots are generally not special conditions. A tributary to Burton Creek crosses the subject tracts cutting off approximately 7.6 acres of land (proposed Gateway Phase 4). The only way to access the 7.6 acre Phase 4 is to cross the tributary creek. This crossing has to be above the 100 year flood stage and provide access for emergency services. To not allow the crossing will deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land. The unnecessary hardship (s) involved by meeting the provisions of the ordinance other than financial hardship is/are: Hardship Definition: The inability to make reasonable use of the property in accord with the literal requirements of the law. The hardship must be a direct result of the special condition. Example: A hardship of a creek bisecting a lot could be the reduction of the buildable area on the lot, when compared to neighboring properties. City Ordinance 13, Section 5.G prohibits encroachments including fill and new construction within floodway areas without a variance granted by the ZBA. The literal requirement of the Ordinance would render the 7.6 acre Phase 4 tract unusable by the Applicant. The following alternatives to the requested variance are possible: None - To gain access to the 7.6 acre Phase 4 tract, the tributary creek must be crossed. This variance will not be contrary to the public interest by virtue of the following facts: 1) The culvert structure (3-10'x7' RCB & 2-48" RCP) has been designed in accordance with FEMA regulations as defined by 44 CFR Chapter 1, Parts 60 & 65 2) A engineering report consisting of a hydraulic analysis has been provided to the City documenting the effects of the culvert on water surface elevations and flood velocities. The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true, co ct and complete. id A4 te 1 / 4E1'4- !gnat re and !tie Da e 6/13/03 / 7644-4tj / L7T Page 2 of 6 i9 IA, /2