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CASE NO..4r,1144
DATE SUBMITTED:
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning 6.Development Services
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION
/ MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
V $150 Filing Fee
V Application completed in full.
V 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 813 Wellborn Road, Ltd. - Edsel Jones General Partner
Street Address 310 Univeristy Dr. City College Station
State Texas Zip Code 77840 E-Mail Address
Phone Number (979) 693-1530 Fax Number (979) 696-3040
PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION:
Name 813 Wellborn Road, Ltd. - Edsel Jones General Partner
Street Address 310 University Dr. City College Station
State Texas Zip Code 77840 E-Mail Address
Phone Number (979) 693-1530 Fax Number (979) 696-3040
LOCATION OF PROPERTY:
Addressi 503 Old Jersey St.
Lo Block 2A Subdivision College Park
Description if there is no Lot, Block and Subdivision
Action Requested: (Circle One) aback Variance Appeal of Zoning Official's Interpretation
Parking Variance Special Exception
Sign Variance Drainage Variance
Other:
Current Zoning of Subject Property: R-1
Applicable Ordinance Section:
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GENERAL VARIANCE REQUEST
The following specific variation from the ordinance is requested:
To remodel the existing two story apartment and adding a 8 ' porch
with roof on the south and east side. The subject variance of 13 ' -6"
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requested4outlined on the next page and depicted on the encloseddrawing at
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Tlpiis�iarice 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.
The existing two story apartment violates the present set-back
requirements from George Bush Dr. (20 ft. ) See enclosed plat and.
additional comments on next page.
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 set-back violation is due to the reconstruction of George Bush Drive
a number of years ago. The present building was built in 1928 and the
present owners want to preserve it. The previous owner was an instructor of
the present owner at A&M in the 50 ' s . The building has economic value and is
The following alternatives to the requested variance are possible: Grandfather as related to it' s
location.
This variance will not be contrary to the public interest by virtue of the following facts:
The improvements planned for this building and the new residence along with
landscaping and fencing will make a very pleasing appearance as a major
entry-way to the community and a substantial increase to the tax base that
the schools and community needs.
The applicant has prepared this application and supporting information and certifies that the
facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true and correct. IF APPLICATION IS
FILED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY, APPLICATION MUST BE
ACCOMPANIED BY A POWER OF ATTORNEY STATEMENT FROM THE OWNER.
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Signatu - • owner (or agent) or applicant / Date
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The variance of 13'-6" as depicted on drawing is necessary to meet desirable design for a
covered 8' sidewalk leading to the security gate of entry to George Bush Drive. If the
variance were not granted the remodeling project would require a 4' sidewalk from the
20' setback to George Bush Drive that could not be covered and would not be very
attractive. The entryway to the main building on the east side would not be protected
from the weather and would not meet design criteria.
(See drawing provided)
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