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Project Manager: Jason Schubert, Staff Planner Report Date: November 26, 2007
Email: jschubert@cstx.gov Meeting Date: December 6, 2007
Project Number: 07-00500220
Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Variance Request to the Subdivision
Regulations, Section 8-M, Sidewalks and a presentation, possible action, and discussion on a
Preliminary Plat for Brazos Valley Church of Christ consisting of 1 lot on 5.407 acres located at
1201 Norton Lane which is along Wellborn Road and south of William D. Fitch Pkwy.
Applicant: Ray Bomniksie, owner
Staff Recommendations: If the variance is approved, Staff recommends approval of the
preliminary plat.
Item Summary: The proposed plat is in preparation of non-residential development on the
subject tract.
The applicant is requesting a variance to Section 8-M, Sidewalks of the City Subdivision
Regulations which requires the provision of sidewalks on streets with a right-of-way 60 feet or
greater. The variance is being sought so that a sidewalk will not need to be provided along
Wellborn Road, a Major Arterial on the City's Thoroughfare Plan.
In accordance with the Subdivision Regulations when considering a variance, the Planning and
Zoning Commission should make the following findings to approve the variance:
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;
2. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial
property right of the applicant;
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; and
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.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The subject property is shown as Single Family
Medium Density on the Land Use Plan. Wellborn Road is a Major Arterial on the City's
Thoroughfare Plan. Norton Lane is constructed within a private access easement. If the
variance is granted, the plat is in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision
Regulations, and Unified Development Ordinance.
Item Background: The subject tract was annexed in 1995 and subsequently zoned to A-O,
Agricultural Open. Places of worship are permitted in all zoning districts. The property has not
previously been platted.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: None known at this time.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: None.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the preliminary plat.
The Commission must first take action on the variance request. If the variance request is
denied, the preliminary plat would not be in compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and
should also be denied.
Using separate motions, the options regarding the variance request and preliminary plat are:
■ Approval
■ Denial
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water Service: The subject property is located adjacent to a proposed 12-inch water
main shown on the City's Master Utility Plan. The proposed water main is shown to
run along Wellborn Road. Extension of the master utility main will be a requirement of
the final plat.
Sewer Service: The subject property is located adjacent to a proposed 8-inch sanitary
sewer main shown on the City's Master Utility Plan. The proposed sanitary sewer main
is shown to run along Wellborn Road.
Streets/Access: The subject property is located adjacent to Wellborn Road (Major
Arterial) and Norton Lane (Access Easement).
Off-site Easements required for plat: May be required for future water and sanitary
sewer extensions.
Drainage: Upon development the subject property will be required to meet the
minimum requirements of the BCS Unified Storm Water Design Guidelines.
Flood Plain: None on site.
Oversize request: None known at this time.
Impact Fees: None
Parkland Dedication Fees: NA
Supporting Materials:
1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map
2. Application
3. Variance Request Letter
4. Copy of Preliminary Plat (provided in packet)