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Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
August 5, 2004
S. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a
Variance Request to section 8.0.1 of the Subdivision
Regulations; and consideration, discussion, and possible
action on a Preliminary Plat for the Griffin -Atlas
Subdivision consisting of 1 lot on 1.667 acres, generally
located along the west side of the State Highway 6 Feeder
Road approximately 1300 feet south of the intersection of
Greens Prairie Road and State Highway 6. (04 -149)
Graduate Civil Engineer Thompson presented the Staff Report,
first stating that approval of the Preliminary Plat requires prior
approval of the variance request. Mr. Thompson also stated that
in order to provide fire flow capacity to the site, an additional
waterline would have to be constructed. He reported that the
applicant is platting to prepare the property for sale, which is
currently developed with a metal structure that was erected in
1974. Additionally, the subject property shares a driveway with
the adjacent property. Mr. Thompson stated that as the
property develops the water will be extended. In closing, Mr.
Thompson stated that the applicant has complied with the
requirements of the preliminary plat and that Staff recommends
approval of the request for a variance for fire flows and approval
of the Preliminary Plat contingent on approval of the variance
request.
A brief discussion regarding fire department issues followed.
The purchaser, Dan Griffin, 5003 Crystal Downs Court, requested
a favorable decision of the Commission. He is moving his
business to College Station and will use the building as it exists
but eventually will remodel it and bring it into compliance with
the code.
Chuck Ellison, 2902 Camille Drive spoke on behalf of the
purchaser, Mr. Griffin. He pointed out that the subject property
has been in existence long before it was taken into the City
limits. He added that the property will be brought into
compliance with the City's Ordinances over time.
After consideration of Section 5, "Variances," of the Subdivision
Regulations, the Commission's findings are as follows:
Section 5 -A.1: That there are special circumstances or
conditions affecting the land involved such that strict application
of the provisions of this chapter will deprive the applicant of the
reasonable use of his land;
Section 5 -A.2: That the variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the
applicant;
Section 5 - A.3: That the granting of the variance will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or injurious
to other property in the area, or to the City in administering this
chapter; and
Section 5 - A.4: That the granting of this variance will not have
the effect of preventing the orderly subdivision of other land in
the area in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
Commissioner White motioned to approve the variance request
because undue hardships will result from requiring strict
compliance of the water -line ordinance. Commissioner Nichols
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 -0.
FOR: Shafer, Fedora, Hooton, Nichols, and White.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: Davis and Reynolds.
Commissioner Nichols motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat,
which was seconded by Commissioner White. The motion
carried 5 -0.
FOR: Shafer, Fedora, Hooton, Nichols, and White.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: Davis and Reynolds.