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Justification for Variance
Section 12.K.2-Blocks
This section requires that block length shall not exceed 1,500' in single-family rural residential
subdivisions. The Developer requests a variance to this requirement.
A.1 That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that strict
application of the provisions of this chapter will deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his
land;
The special circumstance for Block 1 is that the existing Bentwood Subdivision does not allow
for any street connections to the west or north, which would allow the block length to be reduced.
Lots 18 thru 23 are large, deep lots, and the addition of a cul-de-sac street off the east side of
Sendera Court to break up the block length would be of no benefit to the Developer, Brazos
County or the residents of the Subdivision.
A.2 That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property
right of the applicant;
In order to develop the Subdivision as planned this variance is necessary.
A.3 That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare, or injurious to other property in the area, or to the City in administering this chapter;
Granting this variance should not have any effect on the public health, safety, or welfare, or
injurious to other property in the area since the length of Block 1 does not significantly exceed
the maximum length requirement. The Subdivision consists of 23 lots, which is less than the
maximum of 30 lots allowed on a single cul-de-sac in rural residential subdivisions.
A.4 That the granting of the variance will not have the effect of preventing the orderly
subdivision of other land in the area in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
The surrounding land will still be able to develop in any manner acceptable to the City of College
Station. The granting of this variance will not prevent the orderly subdivision of other land. The
land to the north and west of this property is already developed, and the undeveloped tracts to the
east of this development each have enough frontage on FM 2154 to have multiple access points to
FM 2154.
(Slide 1: SAM)
Item Summary: This item is for consideration of a variance request to the
Subdivision Regulations for block length, and consideration of a preliminary plat
for Sendera Subdivision in the City's ETJ. The 23 proposed lots range in size
from 1.35 to 8.8 acres.
Section 12-K.2 of the Subdivision Regulations states that the block length shall
not exceed 1,500 feet in rural residential subdivisions. In blocks over 800 feet in
length, the Planning & Zoning Commission may require access ways to facilitate
pedestrian traffic movement. The proposed block in the subdivision is 1,953 feet
in length, requiring a variance of 453 feet. The applicants'justification for the
variance was included in your packets.
(Slide2: GIS Land Use Plan)
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan shows most of the
land in the ETJ to be developed at a rural density (very low density of residential
development with agricultural and support uses). The City does not control land
use in the county, but does share platting authority. FM 2154 is designated as a
Major Arterial on the City's Thoroughfare Plan.
(Slide 3 Plat over GIS)
Item Background: The subject property was brought into the ETJ in 1995. The
northern adjacent property is Bentwood Estates which was platted in 2003 and
developed as rural residential lots. Across FM 2154 from the subject property is
Duck Haven Estates that was platted and developed in 2004 as rural residential
lots as well.
(Slide 4 Findings to grant a variance)
As you may be aware this is the criteria that shall be considered prior to granting
the variance.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat if
the variance request is granted by the Commission. As you know, you must act
on the variance request before consideration of the Preliminary Plat.