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CASE NO.: Di 5
41,71111111146,
DATE SUBMITTED: '3 i tY7
CITY OP COLLEGE STATION
Planning r+Development Servirel 12: 15
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION
MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Filing Fee of$150.00. till.. woo Y-( ( tIW.L"
✓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:
APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'SIINFORMATION (Primary Contact for the Project):
Edell Name Edell Goch / L,� / St'c,77 t Idsoi
Street Address 9971 TC K4" i4ve j < e Z1 City Ce //eye 'It'd/(/)•)
State 7X Zip Code 7 7 86/Sw E-Mail Address S C 0 i 1e e sugge i/074 pie t
Phone Number /7`l- ode -1`//6 Fax Number j 7`t 69C (a lr
PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION:
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Street Address City
State Zip Code E-Mail Address
Phone Number Fax Number
LOCATION OF PROPERTY:
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Lot hexC?I f' Block 1 Subdivision :Cc/in/yee
Description if there is no Lot, Block and Subdivision 4 t A°SC/wt? f
Action Requested: (Circle One) Setback Variance Appeal of Zoning Official's Interpretation
Parking Variance Special Exception
Sign Variance Other
Current Zoning of Subject Property: Adm i ii;S ti tiwe - If.Fe5s,Gn4 I
Applicable Ordinance Section: et.::t I0Y1 '7, I, H I/ei 9 LI.f
6/13/03
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GENERAL VARIANCE REQUEST
The following specific variation from the ordinance is requested: /
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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.
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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.
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The following alternatives to the requested variance are possible:
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This variance will not be contrary to the public interest by virtue of the following facts:
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The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached
hereto are true, correct and complete.
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Date
6/13/03
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Unique Circumstances Involving the property:
The natural topography of the subject property gently slopes to the northeast. This is in
the direction of the adjoining residential neighborhood. The area nearest to the adjoining
residential has been raised to create a northwest slope. Thus, causing the rainwater runoff
to drain away from the adjoining residential neighborhood. The runoff is collected in a
detention area for controlled release on the far northwest corner of the subject property, at
the most distant point from the residential neighborhood.
The office buildings have been located at the eastern edge (allowing for a standard 15'
setback), or highest point on the property to allow for the proper drainage away from the
neighboring homes.
Unnecessary Hardship:
In creating an attractive office campus in a heavily landscaped garden setting, the lowest
impact and most attractive structure is an upscale one story building with a hip roof
architecture. While this is no greater in height than a typical one story home, it does
exceed the 2:1 setback ratio only because of the intended professional business use.
Alternatives to the requested variance:
After extensive discussions with the City of College Station staff, our architect and
engineer, two alternatives are available both of which would negatively impact the
neighboring residential area; but, would require no variance:
1. Moving the buildings forward (to the west). This option would place the
parking area immediately adjacent to the residential neighborhood. In
addition, drainage would not be effectively directed away from the residential
neighborhood. This would also require extensive reworking of the in ground
utilities and parking area that is in place.
2. Constructing two story buildings farther to the west. This option would create
the same problems as above in addition to 2nd floor windows which would
overlook the rear of the homes of the adjacent residential neighbors.
Will not be contrary to the public interest:
A high fence barrier combined with tall oak trees will make the buildings virtually
unnoticeable to the neighboring residences. There are no bright lights, unattractive
features or windows in the higher portions of the buildings. By placing the buildings
closer to the residential neighborhood, the residents will enjoy greater privacy and
enhanced drainage away from their property. The buildings will, in effect, act as a barrier
between the noise and lights of the parking area and the residential neighborhood.
We ask for this variance to the specific wording of the Code in order to better comply
with the intent of the Code due to the unique nature of the subject property. In order to
create an even more complete barrier between the residential and commercial areas, we
would like to offer to install an attractive fence at an increased height. This variance will
better serve and protect the residential neighborhood as well as provide for an extremely
attractive, and functional garden office park campus.