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Variance Requests:
1. UDO Section 5.2&5.4— Reduction In setback requirements for R-6 and C-1 uses. R=66:SIde
Setback Reduction from 7.5'to SO' and Front Setbacks from 25.0'to 15.0' and Rear Street
Setback from 20.0'to LOD'. All allow for a flowing, urban -style campus setting that encourages
use of all facilities and amenities. C-1: Side Setback Reduction from 7.5'to 5.0' and Front
Setbacks from 25.0'to 15.0', and Rear Setback from 15.0'to 10.'
2. Height Limits for Buildings per UDOSectbn7.2.H
a. Allow 60'maximum height in leiu of` Was allowed by UDO per Section 7.2.1-1.2
Reduction in Parking Requirements per UDO Section 7.2.1
a.
Group Housing:
2 per Bed
1.25 per Bed
It.
Medical or Dental Clinic:
1/200 SF
1/350 SF
c.
Office Building:
1/250 SF
1/350 SF
d.
Personal Service Shop:
1/250 SF
1/350 SF
e.
Retail Sales & Services (C-1):
1/250 SF
1/350 SF
f.
Restaurant:
Nochange
g.
Townhouse (if applicable):
2.0 per DU
1.25 per DU
4. UDO Section 7.3.Cand 8.2.E— Reduction in driveway spacings and block lengths per attached
concept plan.
5. UDO Section 7A.C- Allow for Slgnage According to Permitted Slgnage In C-1 plus Apartment
Identification Signs
6. UDO Section 7.6.F— Remove Buffer and Fencing requirements between our site and the park (if
any) and between commerdal & residential uses within our development. This will allow for a
flowing, urban -style campus setting that encourages use of all facilities and amenities.
7. UDO Section 8.7- Elimination of Parkland Dedication Requirements on development in
exchange for Community Benefits below.
Community Benefits:
1. Project will exceed UDO streetscape and landscape requirements by 15%.
2. Project will provide public access easements over the property that will allow for pedestrian
connectivity to the College Station Medical Center and the existing Southwood Athletic Park,
Community Center, and Pavilion- well above what is required by the UDO. This dedication of
public access to private property will encourage the use of the park and community center, and
foster a flowing, neighborhood environment.
3. Were currently pursuing an option for new Brazos Transit District Bus Stop at our project.