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DATE SUBMITTED: ) 1 01
C I IV OF COLLEGE STATION I ,,Y4
Planning 6.Development Services
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION%
MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
$150 Filing Fee
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'S INFORMATION (Primary Contact for the Project):
Name A KKK 5 s/e
Street Address Z/0 etc " h City `14")
State 4S Zip Code 71 f307 E-Mail Address ' � .t�:: • T /tot 'ei"",
Phone Number X'79" /Z-Z/79 Fax Number
PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION:
Name oK, /1O7ZZ (ow'O& L. C.
Street Address r 0. 16,X 2 S 6'4- City bleYk&i
State —f7 K&S Zip Code 77(' E-Mail Address ---
Phone
__Phone Number 979--57� Go S D 6 Fax Number
LOCATION OF PROPERTY:
Address MS- 6.4/'L /C'U2)e) $ F,F'M"Y =`'.
Lot I Block / Subdivision C,/\"&en/-s W0/ L P1/,4-SE
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
ign Variance. Other
Current Zoning of Subject Property: CO/07#7i /' — / /r&T4K4._
Applicable Ordinance Section: ORLyw G 7 4 -s/�A1-5
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GENERAL VARIANCE REQt-EST
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 avariance, the� elat dto a physical haracteris c of the
e due to unique circumstances
involving the particular property. The unique ccumstances must be
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.
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.
The following alternatives to the requested variance are possible:
This variance will not be contrary to the public interest by virtue of the following facts:
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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Signature and Title Date
The following variation from the ordinance is requested:
We request the Zoning Board of Adjustments,to allow the Hampton Inn Hotel and its owner Mr.
Salim Ismail the addition of a small/proportionate"electronic board-LED"no greater then 60 S.F.
to the existing hotel sign. Currently the sign ordinance allows the Hampton Inn Hotel to have 200
S.F. of sign. The existing sign at the site measures 160 S.F.to the best of my knowledge. The
addition of the electronic board-LED sign to the current sign would serve the following purposes.
• The upgrading of the existing deteriorating sign that detracts from the property.
• Allow for communication with community and guests through anouncements.
This variance is necessary due to the following conditions:
A metal panel located below the"Hampton Inn"(please see attached photo)lettering covers the
area that originally houses a would be"electronic reader board".This panel is not very sturdy and
has deteriorated in a fairly short span of time.
The owner has replaced this deteriorating panel before,however the newly replaced panel,(as
evident by the attached photos)is deteriorating and needs to be replaced.,
The owner has expressed that the fault in the hotel sign tends to discourage potential patrons from
coming in to the Hampton Inn. The sign has become a nuisance and an eye sore that tends to
leave patrons with a bad first impression of the hotel and in some instances of the city.(As
expressed by some hotel patrons)
There has been an attempt by the owner to fix the area where the panel comes lose from the frame
but all attempts have failed.He believes that the hotel,and the surrounding are would benefit
from the addition of a small"electronic board"that will be able to stand the test of time,since
such item is part of the original overall design in this type of sign.
We feel that the city would be better served if the variance would allow Hampton Inn to add 60
S.F.of electronic board as a replacement of the dilapidated metal panel area.We would also like
to ask the city to take into consideration the fact that the sign had to be placed 60' from the
property line due to the location of an easement that runs perpendicular to the property line that
fronts HWY 6.
The unnecessary hardship involved by meeting the provisions of the ordinance other than
financial hardship is/are:
In this case the creation of an"eye sore"by the deteriorating panel at ondiof the busiest
intersections or off ramps that lead visitors to"Restaurant Row"on University Drive.
The following alternatives to the requested variance are possible:
The alternative would be for the city to allow the Hampton Inn Hotel to add a proportionate
"electronic reader board-LED"no greater then 60 S.F. or less,to the area where the panels is
located.This sign can be electronic or manual.Owner would prefer an electronic board since it is
an advanced and more professional look.
This variance will not be contrary to the public interest by virtue of the following facts:
The fact that the owner of the Hampton Inn Hotel is willing to spend extra money to cover the
possible eye sore by enhancing the look of the existing sign that fronts HWY 6.
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