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August 2, 2005
INTRODUCTION
Good evening, I am Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planner
Slide 1 (Title)
BACKGROUND
5 foot 1 -inch variance to the contextual front
The applicant is requesting a
setback requirement.
Slide 2 (SAM)
CASE OVERVIEW
The subject property is located at 210 Timber Street which is located just
south off of George Bush Drive (show general location). This is in an R -1
Single Family Residential Zoning District.
According to the City of College Station Zoning Ordinance, property in an
R -1 zoning district is required to have a minimum front building setback of
25 -feet.
SV., The proposed home is meeting this setback requirement, however Section
--'7.1.D.l.e of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) states: "Where an
existing block was created by an approved plat prior to July 15, 1970, a new
(infill) single - family dwelling unit shall use the adjacent lots to determine
the appropriate front yard setback. The new dwelling than the nearest ne neighboring
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This case involves an over site made by the builder and by city staff in
establishing the contextual front setback.
The applicant states as a Special Conditions & Hardship: "The City of
College Station granted a building permit for 210 Timber to Ellis Custom
Homes, based upon the current site plan which Ellis Custom Homes has
followed. After construction commenced including, site work, pier
installation and foundation preparations, Ellis ordered an independent form
survey to be completed the day before the foundation pour. It was during the
survey that the UDO Section 7.1.D.1.e was discovered Homes then notified the
surveyor and brought to our attention. Ellis Custom
City of College Station. Substantial trees at the rear of the property preclude
the client from moving his home further back without sacrificing the shade
trees which characterize the neighborhood."
As an Alternative: The applicant states: Reducing the size of the residence
(and scope of the project) would cause it to fit within the setback limits of
Section 7.1.D. Le. However this would defeat the effort to upgrade this area
of the City ".
ORDINANCE INTENT
Building setback requirements usually allow for some degree of control over
population density, access to light and air, and fire protection. These
standards are typically justified on the basis of the protection of the health,
safety and welfare. The intent of this section is to insure that any infill
development in older neighborhoods is in context with the existing
development.
RESPONES
Staff has received 11 phone calls in reference to the public hearing sign and
the notification letters. Basically everyone that I spoke with we're just
inquiring about the request.
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July 15, 2005
Jennifer Reeves, via fax 979- 764-3496
City of College Station - Planning and Development Services
RE: Memorandum dated July 13, 2005
Ms. Reeves, in response to your memorandum dated July 13, 2005 the following information is provided:
• This is a front setback variance request.
• The variance requested is 5.1' — See clouded Galindo Engineering Survey attached
• The front setback measurements for each neighboring property are: 5.1' and 16.1' — See clouded
Galindo Engineering Survey attached
• The "Special Condition" or "Hardship" may be stated as follows:
The City of College Station granted a building permit for 210 Timber to Ellis Custom Homes,
based upon the current site plan which Ellis Custom Homes has followed. After construction
commenced including, sitework, pier installation & foundation preparations, Ellis ordered an
independent form survey to be completed the day before the foundation pour. It was during the
survey that the UDO ordinance 7.1.D.1.e was discovered by an independent surveyor and
brought to our attention. Ellis Custom Homes then notified the City of College Station.
Substantial trees at the rear of the property preclude the client from moving his home further
back without sacrificing the shade trees which characterize the neighborhood. We request a
front setback variance of 5.1' for the above reasons.
Please contact our office should you have further questions or require additional information. You may
contact me the office (979) 695 -8394 or on my cell phone (979) 229 -6936
Sincerely,
Keith Ellis
President — Ellis Custom Homes
CC: Lance Sims
Chris Haver
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GENERAL VARIANCE REQUEST
Applicable Ordinance Section: 7.1. D.1.e
Specific Variation:
Variance requested to follow Building Setbacks as currently applied to Residential
Zoning District R-1.
Reasons:
The location of this lot and its proximity to the historical areas of the City and to
TAMU lends itself to the development of a high end residential home.
The construction of a larger than the current average home in this area will continue
the upgrading trend already evidenced in the neighborhood.
The high -end value of the proposed residence will enhance the quality of the
neighborhood.
Public Safety:
No changes in traffic volume or patterns will be occasioned by this Variance nor public
safety will be compromised.
Alternative:
Reducing the size of the residence (and scope of the project) would cause it to fit
within the setback limits of Section 7.1.D.1.e. However this would defeat the effort
to upgrade this area of the City.
Attachments:
Survey of Lot 5 and adjoining 45' of Lot 6, Block 1, Holik's Restricted Home Sites, showing the slab forms as
already placed on the ground.
City of College Station land base map showing the proposed building and the existing
neighboring house.
W W W E L L I S C U S T O M H O M E S. C O M
101 GROVE STREET 1 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77840 1 PHONE 979.695.8394 1 FAX 979.764.7999