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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence Mr. Matt Robinson Project Manager City of College Station Planning&Development Services P. 0. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 Ref: Project Number: 07-00500335 And Proposed Variance, Rear Setback, 101 & 103 Fairview Dear Mr. Robinson: As per I telephone conversation of 17 March 2008, I would like to, as a home owner within 200 feet of the referenced property, inform you that I have no objection to the request made by the land owner in Project Number 07-005-0035. However, I am opposed to the requested variance referenced above. I oppose it on the grounds that it would set a bad precedent. It would be especially bad in this Historic Neighborhood. I am a firm believer in Private Property Rights,just as long as they are exercised in such a manner that they do no harm to surrounding properties. This Variance, if granted would be detrimental to the neighborhood in the precedent that it would set. I therefore,ask that it be denied. I thank you in advance for presenting my comments regarding these matters to the Zoning Board of Adjustment in their meeting on 1 April 2008. (1:2) A,CY), 42f Thomas L. Linton 204 Fairview College Station, TX 501 Fairview Avenue College Station,TX 77840 March 26. 2008 Mr. Matt Robinson,Planner Planning and Development Services City of College Station College Station, TX 77840 Dear Mr. Robinson, I will be out of state on April 1,2008 and consequently will not be able to attend the public hearing regarding a variance to the setback requirements for the property located at 101 Fairview Avenue. I request that this letter be included in the packet provided to the ZBA members or be read into the record which ever is appropriate. I am opposed to the granting of the requested variance. The structure in question is old and in poor physical condition and has modest value in its present condition. It is on the Brazos County tax rolls for$41,000 which I think is high given the condition of the structure. The structure has been vacant for some time and no exterior maintenance has been done to the structure for several years. It is an eyesore. The structure has almost zero setback from George Bush Drive. The structure should have been condemned and removed by the City of College Station when George Bush Drive was constructed in the 1960s. In my opinion,if the ZBA grants the requested variance,their decision would allow an earlier mistake to continue for a few more decades and would not be in the public interest. This is a relatively busy intersection and the lack of any setback on the George Bush Drive restricts the site lines normally provided by the setback requirements. If the owner of this property believes that the structure is worth salvaging,there is adequate room to relocate the structure on the lot so as to comply with residential setback requirements. Based on the drawing provided, it is clear that the owner's intention for this property and the adjacent property is to develop it as two multi-person residences, small dormitories, as has been done with several other properties in the Southside area while still complying with the ordinance requirements for a single-family residence. I am not opposed to this use of the property but I do not think a variance to support a business purpose is necessary or desirable. If this were someone's homestead, which it is not, I would have some empathy for the home owner but I would still be opposed to granting the requested variance. Sincerely, George B. Dresser OiC /D. (fil:*#0.41" CITY OF CCT I FGE STATION Planning d Development Services 1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496 MEMORANDUM January 24, 2008 TO: Edsel G. Jones, via fax FROM: Matt Robinson, Staff Planner SUBJECT: 101 & 103 FAIRVIEW & 503 OLD JERSEY (VAR —Variance Request) Staff reviewed the above-mentioned variance application as requested. The following page is a list of staff review comments detailing items that need to be addressed. Please address all comments and submit the following information by Monday, February 4th, 10:00 a.m., for your project to be placed on the next available Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 4th, 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue. The agenda and staff report for your project can be accessed at the following web site on Friday the week before the ZBA meeting. http://www.cstx.gov/home/index.asp?page=32 Please note that as a courtesy the City of College Station will put out and pick up public hearing signs prior to and following the ZBA meeting. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at 979.764.3570. Attachments: Staff Review Comments pc: Case file #08-00500010 STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1 Project: 101 &103 Fairview & 503 Old Jersey (VAR) — (08-00500010) PLANNING 1. Please show distance measurements to the property line from the corners of the existing structure and proposed addition that are nearest George Bush Drive. Reviewed by: Matt Robinson, Staff Planner Date: January 24, 2008 501 Fairview Avenue College Station, TX 77840 March 26, 2008 Mr. Matt Robinson, Planner Planning and Development Services City of College Station College Station, TX 77840 Dear Mr. Robinson, I will be out of state on April 1, 2008 and consequently will not be able to attend the public hearing regarding a variance to the setback requirements for the property located at 101 Fairview Avenue. I request that this letter be included in the packet provided to the ZBA members or be read into the record which ever is appropriate. I am opposed to the granting of the requested variance. The structure in question is old and in poor physical condition and has modest value in its present condition. It is on the Brazos County tax rolls for $41,000 which I think is high given the condition of the structure. The structure has been vacant for some time and no exterior maintenance has been done to the structure for several years. It is an eyesore. The structure has almost zero setback from George Bush Drive. The structure should have been condemned and removed by the City of College Station when George Bush Drive was constructed in the 1960s. In my opinion, if the ZBA grants the requested variance, their decision would allow an earlier mistake to continue for a few more decades and would not be in the public interest. This is a relatively busy intersection and the lack of any setback on the George Bush Drive restricts the site lines normally provided by the setback requirements. If the owner of this property believes that the structure is worth salvaging, there is adequate room to relocate the structure on the lot so as to comply with residential setback requirements. Based on the drawing provided, it is clear that the owner's intention for this property and the adjacent property is to develop it as two multi-person residences, small dormitories, as has been done with several other properties in the Southside area while still complying with the ordnance requirements for a single-family residence. I am not opposed to this use of the property but I do not think a variance to support a business purpose is necessary or desirable. If this were someone's homestead, which it is not, I would have some empathy for the home owner but I would still be opposed to granting the requested variance. Sincerely, George B. Dresser ,_ ,,.... n ' 4,, 0 / r rnn. z f * ooh o n 7;<' 0 x Ci . 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