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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION
MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
[Q $350 Zoning Board of Adjustment Application Fee.
❑ Application completed in full. This application form provided by the City of College Station must be used
and may not be adjusted or altered. Please attach pages if additional Information is provided.
❑ Additional materials may be required of the applicant such as site plans, elevation drawings, sign details,
and floor plans. The applicant shall be Informed of any extra materials required,
Date of Optional Preapplication Conference
ADDRESS 603 Montclair Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Lot, Block, Subdivision) Lots 6 &7, Block A, College Park, Vol 107, Pg 151
APPLICANT /PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project);
Name Jeff Morris E -mail jmorris @beusaenergy.com
Street Address 2 Co P P1
City The Woodlands State TX Zip Code 77382
Phone Number 713- 582 -5109 Fax Number 281- 296 -1503
PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION (Please attach an additional sheet for multiple owners):
Name Jeff Morris E =mail jmorris @beusaenergy.com
Street Address 2 Coverde l l Park P1
City The Woodlands
Phone Number 281-582-5109
Current zoning of subject property
State TX zip Code 77382
Fax Number 281- 296 -1503
Action requested (check all that apply):
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Setback variance
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Parking variance
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Sign variance
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Lot dimension variance
�ppncaole oralnance sectio to vary from:
6.4 Accessory uses B.5 Living Quarters - 25% of Principal Structure
FOR OFFICE
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❑ Appeal of Written Interpretation
❑ Special Exception
❑ Drainage Variance
n Other Accessory Structures
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GENERAL VARIANCE REQUEST
1. The foll sp ecific var f rom th e o rdi nan ce is requested:
Allow greater than 25% for accessory structure
2, This variance 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
ge not special conditions,
Size of proposed accessory structure is being limited by small sizE
of existing historic structure to be remodelled,
3, 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 tot could be the reduction of the buildable area on the lot, when
compared to neighboring properties,
Proposed development is not unreasonable but is Being penalizeEl
limited square footage of existing primary structure.
4. The following alternatives to the requested variance are possible:
a. on to primary un i o rule covers new ui i
b. Tear down existing historic structure so a larger primary can 1
c. Connect old & new structur so all can be considered primary
5. This variance will not be contrary to the public Interest by virtue of the following facts:
ProlDosect deveiopment will increase proper v va ue
activ so as to elevat property value & aesthetics of whole corn
while also promoting the renovation & preservation of existing hom,
Southside Historic District,
The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are
true, correct, and complete. IF THIS APPLICATION I5 FILED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE
PROPERTY, this application must be accompanied by a power of attorney statement from the owner. if there is
more than one owner, all owners must sign the application or the power of attorney. If the owner Is a company, the
application must be accompanied by proof of authority for the company's representative to sign the application on Its
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GENERAL VARIANCE REQUEST
t. The following specific variation from the ordinance is requested:
To allow for accessory structure to be 16% over the 25% maximum for a total of 41 % over the living area o(the primary
structure, being an additional 307 s.f
2, This variance 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
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ize of proposed accessory structure is being limited by small size of existing historic structure to be remodeled. A decision
demo and rebuild was made late on 16-May-I I with my builder after determining the foundation of the exiting house was
OTsalvageable. With the architect remodel design investment and the summer constr ction timeline, it was decided to
buildthe same historic house plan with new construction, a slab foundation, and increase the width of the house by 3' feet.
e unnecessary hardship(s) involved by meeting the provisions of the ordinance other than financial hardship is(are
Hardship Definition: The Inabllily 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.
Proposed development is not unreasonable but is being penalized by the limited square footage of the historic primary
�Istructure design.
4. The following alternatives to the requested variance are possible:
Connect primary and new living structures so both can be considered a primary structure.
u. r nis vaalo Ma will nut uv uunrrary to me puuoo mtervst uy vmue ui uiv runowrrtg racts:
I development will increase property values and encourage similar activity so as to elevate property value and
of whole community. The historic structure design is being rebuild with new energy efficient construction to
the reflection of the Southside Historic District.
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true, correct, and complete. IF THIS APPLICATION IS FILED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE
PROPERTY, this application must be accompanied by a power of attorney statement from the owner. If there is
more than one owner, all owners must sign the application or the power of attorney. If the owner is a company, the
application must be accompanied by proof of authority for the company's representative to sign the application on its
behalf.
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GENERAL VARIANCE REQUEST
1, The following specific variation from the ordinance is requested:
To alow for accessory structure to be 16% over the 25% maximum fora total of 41 % over
the living area of the primary structure, being an additional 3(7 s.f.
2. This variance Is necessary due to the following special conditions:
Spacial 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.
Size of proposed accessory structure is being limited by small size
of existing historic structure to be remodelled.
3. 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 low. 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.
Proposed development is not unreasonable but is eing penaSized-
limited square footage of existing primary structure.
4. The following alternatives to the requested variance are possible:
a. on o prima y ri 2�a tT1-6--05 6,M new 'bTi ing. ---
b. Tear down existing historic structure so a larger primary can 1
c. Connect old & new structures so all can be considered primary
S. This variance will not be contrary to the public Interest by virtue of the following facts:
activity so as to elevate property value & aesthetics of whole coot
while also promoting the renovation & preservation of existing home
Sout-hside Historic District.
The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached herein are
true, correct, and complete. IF THIS APPLICATION IS FILED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE.
PROPERTY, this applioation must be accompanied by a power of attorney statement from the owner. it there is
moro than one owner, all owners must sign the application or the power of attorney. It the owner Is a company, the
application must be accompanied by proof of authority for the company's representative to sign the application on its
behalf
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