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Date/Time Received: 04/15/2014 1:30 p.m.
Date/Time Sent Out: 04/15/2014 2:30 p.m.
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Kristen Hejny - Planning and Development Services
Upon completion of this request, please forward all copies for the customer to myself as well
as any email correspondence regarding the request. Police and Fire Departments are exempt
from this request.
Barbara Vass, Secretary
City Secretary's Office
(979) 764-3541
From: Tara Hood <tarah@masseyzoning.com>
Sent: Tuesday,April 15, 2014 1:28 PM
To: Pubrequest; Bridgette George; Chris Haver
Subject: Property Information Request
Hello. I would like to request information for the Red Lobster at 1200 University Dr E.
1. Are there any special permits,variances or planned unit development restrictions that affect the site? If so,will
you please provide copies?
2. Are there any outstanding building, zoning and/or fire code violations affecting this property?
3. Will you please provide a copy of the approved site plan (if readily accessible)?
4. Will you please provide a copy of the certificate(s)of occupancy, if available?
I appreciate any assistance you may offer. If there are any fees associated with this request, please notify me
immediately. Thank you very much!
Sincerely,
Tara Hood
Massey Consulting Group
1820 Kyle Drive
Guthrie, OK 73044
P: 405.401.8949
F: 888.450.2666
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Kristen Hejny
From: Kelli Schlicher
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 8:49 AM
To: 'tarah@masseyzoning.com'
Subject: Red Lobster at 1200 University Dr. E., College Station, Texas
Attachments: 1200 University Dr E ZL.pdf; January 10, 2006 ZBA minutes.pdf; October 3, 2006 ZBA
minutes.pdf; Red Lobster Site Plan.tif; CO.pdf
Ms. Hood,
Attached is your requested zoning letter for Red Lobster located at 1200 University Dr. E. in College Station,Texas.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
Kelli Schlicher'10
Planning Technician
Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
P.O. Box 9960
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77842
Office: (979) 764-3584
Fax: (979) 764-3496
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April 16,2014
Tara Hood
Massey Consulting Group
1820 Kyle Drive
Guthrie,OK 73044
Re: Red Lobster at 1200 University Drive East,College Station,Texas
Ms.hood,
In response to your request for information regarding the subject property,referenced above,1 have researched our
records and present the following:
1. The subject property is zoned GC General Commercial with OV Corridor Overlay.
2. The neighboring properties to the East(across Lincoln Avenue),Southwest,and West are zoned GC
General Commercial with OV Corridor Overlay.The properties to the South(across Lincoln Avenue)are
zoned GS General Suburban.To the North(across University Drive)the properties are zoned GC General
Commercial and 0 Office with OV Corridor Overlay.
3. Restaurants are a permitted use in GC General Commercial with OV Corridor Overlay.
4. There were two variance requests to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for this property.The first was
granted on January 10,2006 for a 10-foot parking setback along Lincoln Avenue.The second variance,to
the height and setback requirements for a freestanding sign,was denied on October,3 2006 and the
additional request for a second freestanding sign was tabled.There is no other record of the approval or
denial of the secondary freestanding sign.The minutes for both meetings are attached hereto.
5. There are no known building,zoning,or fire code violations for this property.
6. The site plan is attached,hereto.
7. It is possible that non-conformities exist on the site.In order to determine non-conformities,as-built
drawings are required to be submitted for review.Any alterations or enlargements of non-conformities
would be subject to the current ordinance.Please refer to Article 9,Nonconforming Structures,of the
UDO. The UDO regulates the land uses and development of property within the City of College Station.A
complete copy of the UDO can be found online at ht_tom, wy,y,,,stx.cc>v'LIDO,.
8. The Certificate of Occupancy is attached,hereto.
Should you have any questions regarding the matter,please contact me.
Sincerely..
Kelli Schlicher
Planning Technician
979-764-3584
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Enclosure: January 10,2006 ZBA minutes,October 3,2006 ZBA minutes,Site Plan,Certificate of Occupancy.
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Mr. Taylor made the motion to authorize a variance to the landscaping requirements form the terms of
this Ordinance as it will not be contrary to the public interest, due to the following special conditions:
the property is burdened by an easement which is a drainage collection for adjacent property; and
obecause a strict enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship to
this applicant being: it would be difficult to successfully maintain in a flood collection area; and such
that the spirit of the Ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done. Mr. Braune seconded
the motion, which passed(4-1). Denise Whisenant voting against granting the variance.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion to
consider a parking variance for 1200 University Drive East, Lot 1, Block 1, in the Wheeler
Subdivision Phase 2. Applicant is Rabon Metcalf Engineering for Mae Dean Wheeler. (05-214)
Staff Planner Jennifer Reeves stated for clarification that the request is for parking setback variance.
Ms. Reeves presented the staff report and stated that the applicant is requesting a front setback, for
parking along Lincoln Avenue, of 10-feet from the parking area, instead of 20-feet that is required in
Section 5.8.A.1 Setbacks. The property is located in the Corridor Overlay District.
For Special Conditions the applicant states that "the subject property is encumbered by multiple items
which restrict the developable and buildable area" The items are summarized as follows:
A secondary drainage way, flowing south to north, bisects approximately through the middle of the
property;
---An unnamed tributary of Burton Creek, located in the secondary drainage system, bisects the northern
1/3 of the property. This creek drains from west to east and is a studied creek with mapped floodway
•and floodplain. This floodway is located in a platted variable width drainage easement which is
significantly wider than the studied floodway;
A 30-foot wide gas easement, running north and south, bisects approximately through the middle of
the property; and
A 20-foot wide sewer easement, running west and east, bisects the northern 1/3 of the property.
As a hardship the applicant states that the "Reasonable development of the land would be significantly
decreased and undesirable due to the reduced buildable area and locations for accessory uses on the part
of the multiple encumbrances and the required corridor setback increases".
Staff supports the applicant's special condition and hardship, of existing floodway, floodplain and
drainage way that bisects the subject property and inhibits the developable area.
The setback for parking that is not located in an Overlay District is 10-feet from a right-of-way. The
subject property is located in the Corridor Overlay District and is required by Ordinance to provide a
20-foot parking setback if parking is located along the right-of-way. Because of the above mentioned
special conditions and hardships and the applicant still meeting the spirit of the Ordinance by providing
a 10-foot parking setback, staff recommends approval of this variance request.
elZBA Minutes January 10,2006 Page 3 of 8
Chairman Goss asked for Ms. Reeves to give the Board and citizens an overview of what the Overlay
District purpose is. Ms. Reeves stated that the is district was established to enhance the image of
gateways and key entry points into the city and to provide openness and continuity, as well as more
illgreen space between the developments.
Chairman Goss opened the public hearing.
Rabon Metcalf, the applicant, stepped before the Board and was sworn in by Chairman Goss. Mr.
Metcalf spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Metcalf stated the area that they are requesting the variance
for is not along the University Drive Overlay District. The Overlay District extends to the area along
Lincoln Avenue which is not a gateway into the city. Mr. Metcalf added that all they are asking for is a
variance to the position that the cars are parked. He further added that the site plan for the property has
not been submitted to the city and it could change from what is being shown now. The use will not
change unless they ask for a zoning change.
Mr. Richards stated that he has a hard time approving something without an approved site plan.
The Board had several questions concerning the site plan. Mr. Metcalf dedicated time explaining what
the applicant hoped to accomplish. Mr. Metcalf stated that from the back of the curb on Lincoln to the
back of the curb for parking they will have 20-feet of green space.
Ron Cowe, 1919 Whitney, Houston,Texas, spoke in favor of the request.
Those speaking in opposition were:
41)Cyril Hosley, 911 Grand Oaks
Pete Normand, 918 Grand Oaks
Chairman Goss asked for clarification if the variance was for both University and Lincoln Drives. Ms.
Reeves state that variance request if only for along Lincoln Drive.
Chairman Goss closed the public hearing.
Mr. Goss made the motion to authorize a variance to the parking requirements from the terms of this
ordinance as it will not be contrary to the public interest, due to the following special conditions:
various drainage ways and various easements cross the property which limit the ability to develop the
area: and such that the spirit of the ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done subject to
the following limitations: variance relates to the southern border of the overlay district to green space on
Lincoln Avenue. The variance is only for Lincoln Avenue. Motion was seconded by Donald Braune.
The Board voted(4-1). Mr. Richards voting against granting the variance.
AGENDA ITEM NO.6: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion to
consider a parking variance for 1351 Earl Rudder Freeway South. Lot 2, Block 1, in the High
Ridge Subdivision. Applicant is Natalie Ruiz, IPS Group—Planning Solutions. (05-215)
Staff Planner Lindsay Boyer presented the staff report and stated that the applicant is requesting the
parking variance to reduce the number of required parking spaces for a proposed furniture store
•development located north of the Varsity Ford development.
ZBA Minutes January 10,2006 Page 4 of 8
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a
ilvariance request to Section 5.8, Overlays, and Section 7.4 Signs, of the Unified Development
Ordinance for the property located at 1200 University Drive, and more generally located on the
southwest corner of University Drive and Lincoln Avenue. (06-193)
Staff Planner Grant Wencel presented the staff report and stated that the applicant is requesting the
variance to increase the visibility of the freestanding commercial sign with increased height, reduced
setback, and the addition of a second freestanding sign because of existing site characteristics.
Chairman Goss opened the public hearing and swore in the following persons speaking in favor of the
variance:
Kelly Templin, IPS Group
Jack DeGangne, Orlando Florida, Site Development Manager
Chairman Goss closed the public hearing.
Mr. Richards motioned not to authorize a variance to the sign regulations from the terms of this
ordinance, as it will be contrary to the public interest, due to the lack of unique special conditions not
generally found within the City. Mr. Braune seconded the motion.
There were discussions among the Board concerning the three variances the applicant was seeking. It
• was discussed that the free standing sign should be tabled and considered by itself if the applicant still
wants to seek that particular variance without the others.
Mr. Richards amended his motion not to include the freestanding sign. Mr. Benn seconded the
motion, which passed unopposed (5-0).
Chairman Goss called for a vote on the motion to deny. The vote was (3-2), Chairman Goss and
Benn voting for approval. The variance was denied.
Mr. Benn motioned to table the freestanding sign. Ms. Whisenant, seconded the motion, which
passed unopposed (5-0)
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion
regarding a variance request for a Floodway encroachment from Section G (1) of the Flood
Protection Ordinance prohibiting encroachment into designated floodways at 1701 Texas Avenue
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Graduate Civil Engineer Josh Norton presented the staff report and stated that the applicant is requesting
the variance to enclose an open channel section of Wolf Pen Creek Tributary B with an extension of 455
feet of an 8 foot x 5 foot reinforced concrete box culvert.
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City of College Station
1101 TEXAS AVENUE
COLLEGE STATION TX 77840
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TEMPORARY
Issue Date 12/28/07
Expiration Date . . . 1/11/08
Parcel Number 653900-0201-0020
Property Address . . 1200 UNIVERSITY DR E
COLLEGE STATION TX 77840
Subdivision Name . . .
Legal Description . . . WHEELER #2, BLOCK 1, LOT 2, AC
RES 6 .07
Property Zoning . . . UNKNOWN
Owner WHEELER, F W BERT ESTATE
Contractor BELISLE CONSTRUCTION
815 254-4501
Application number . . 07-00000731 000 000
Description of Work . . COMMERCIAL, AMUSEMENT/SOCIAL/RECREATION
Construction type . . . COMBUSTIBLE (UNPROTECTED)
Occupancy type . . . ASSEMBLY (IBC)
Flood Zone
Special conditions .
1. Complete sidewalk along Lincoln Ave near University Dr,
currently under review by TxDOT.
2 . Remove construction related equipment/material from the
site, including roll-off dumpster.
3 . Establish ground cover in all areas of the site,
including the disturbed areas of the adjacent undeveloped
area.
4 . The detention pond needs to be reshaped, reworked, and
erosion control efforts taken to prevent the pond from
silting in.
5 . The spoils piles need to be removed or spread into the
terrain along the detention pond and the entire area
vegetated.
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Buil ing Official
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