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Item: Public. hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a proposed .sign at
George Bush & Timber Street on CSISD property for the Barbara Bush Parent Outreach Center.
(Planning Case No. 97-715)
Item Summary: The .subject property is located on the southeast corner of George Bush and
Timber adjacent to the College Station Conference Center. It is zoned R-1 Single Family, which
permits only residential uses and signs. The. district. does allow schools and other educational uses
under a Conditional Use Permit. Signs that do not meet the restrictions of the R 1 district: are
required to seek a Conditional Use Permit as well. The proposed sign will be oriented to George
Bush. Drive, and will be an approximately 40 square foot sign encased in a beige brick wall. The
.sign will be 10' in height and will include removable letters. The sign appears to meet the
restrictions of freestanding. signs as provided in Section 12 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Policy Issue Statement:
Civic Pride -Citizens benefit .from well-planned, attractive residential and
commercial areas, and from preserving historic areas.
Item Background: The site has been in existence as an ancillary educational use for a substantial
amount of time.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: N/A
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval with the condition that the sign meet the
height restrictions as provided in Section 12 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: N/A
City Attorney Recommendation/Comments;
Commission Action Options: Approval, approval with. conditions, or denial of request.
Commission may also defer action to a specified date or table a use permit request for additional
information necessary to make a decision.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Notification Information
4. Sign Drawing and Details
5. Site plan
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NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): 'The Eagle, October 1, 1997
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): October 16, 1997
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: Not: required
', Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 26
Response Received: One inquiry as of date. of staff report
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