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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocuments CONSTRCUTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS Case Number 9)-00 Name of Applicant James E. Holster. Agent for St. Francis Episcopal Church Mailing Address 7607 Eastmark Drive, Suite 200 College Station, Texas 77840 Telephone Number 409/693-3179 Name of Property Owner St. Francis Episcopal Church. Episcopal Diocese of Texas Mailing Address 1101 Rock Prairie Road College Station, Texas 77845 Telephone Number 409/696-1491 LOCATION OF PROPERTY Address 1101 Rock Prairie Road Lot Block Subdivision Description if Applicable Tract "A" Crawford Burnett League. College Station, Texas Action Requested Variance in distance required from Fire Lane to most remote portion of building. Current Zoning of Subject Land Conditional Use Applicable Ordinance Section Fire Protection, Chapter 6, Section 1.B.(2) and Chapter 6, 602.6.6 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FOR A VARIANCE REQUEST The following specific variation from the ordinance is requested. Allow that the structure be constructed with the most remote distance from a fire line be 214 feet instead of 150 feet. This variance is necessary due to the following special conditions. he on tr_ lo. o ... ' ' ... - . .- . . u- . . . .- . . *i. e. e for this 1,000 s.f. addition. The following alternatives to the requested variance are possible. This variance will not be contrary to the public interest by virtue of the following facts: The facility is very small with limited use. The structure is totally detached from any surrounding structures. The structure, when expanded. will comply with the ordinances. The facts stated by m in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. August 31, 1992 James E. Holster Applicant Date STAFF REPORT Re: Appeal of the Fire Lane Ordinance as it affects the property at 1101 Rock Prairie Road. Prepared by: Bland Ellen, Fire Marshal September 8 , 1992 College Station City Ordinance No. 1630 amends Chapter 6 of the Standard Fire Prevention Code and states: Section 602 . 6. 6 (al No building of any type construction for occupancy shall be constructed in such a manner that any part of the structure is more than one hundred fifty feet (150 ' ) from a public street or highway, provided, however, that such structure may be erected at a greater distance if the owner designates , constructs and maintains a fire lane or access easement having a minimum width of twenty feet (20 ' ) and minimum height clearance of fourteen feet (14' ) , terminating within one hundred fifty feet (150 ' ) of the furthermost point of such structures ; providing further, however, that no fire lane shall be required for any single family or duplex dwelling. Section 602 . 6 . 7 (a) Any fire lane more than 100 ' in length shall either connect at each end to a dedicated street or be provided with a turn-around having a minimum radius of eighty feet (80 ' ) when measured from curb to curb. All fire lanes shall be maintained and kept in a state of good repair at all times by the owner, manager , or person in charge of the premises , and the City of College Station shall never be responsible for the maintenance thereof . The City of College Station Fire Department respectfully asks for denial of the applicants request for a variance from the fire lane requirement based on the following: 1 . The property located at 1101 Rock Prairie Road will not comply with current fire lane requirements as proposed. Lack of adequate access for emergency vehicles creates an unjustifiable hazard to property and lives . 2 . The proposed structure is to be used as an assembly; the highest possible life hazard occupancy type. 3 . The questioned site can be brought into compliance with City of College Station Fire Lane requirements by extending the drive on either side of the project . When constructed, these Fire Lanes would satisfy the requirements for access to the current construction project , and all proposed future site development . 4 . Requiring the applicant to meet the current fire lane ordinance is both prudent and lawful . Compliance with the fire code is necessary to assure the citizens of College Station the safest possible living and work environment . • • LEGNOTICE DATE TO BE PUBLISHED: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1992 BILL TO: The City of College Station P. O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request by St. Francis Episcopal Church of the following property: Tract A, Crawford Burnett League, zoned A-O Agricultural Open and developed under the terms of a Conditional Use Permit. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at 4:00 p.m. meeting of the Board on Thursday, September 17, 1992. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409) 764-3547 or (TDD) 1-800-735- 2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764-3741. Susan Cole Building Technician `1 CITY OF COI .LI` JE STATION Post Office Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue College Station,Text 77842 0960 (409)764-:- 00 September 4 , 1992 James Holster 7600 Eastmark Ste. #200 College Station, TX 77840 Dear Sir, The Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals will meet on Thursday, September 17 , 1992 at z : 00 p.m. in the City of College Station Council Chambers to hear your variance request, case number 92-006, locatEd at 1101 Rock Prairie Road. If you have any questiors , please call me at (409 ) 764-3741 . Sincerely, Susan Cole Building Technician 0CITY OF COLLE 3E STATION Post Office Box 9960 1 College Station,Texa 77842-0960 (409)764-: 00 September 4 , 1992 St. Francis Episcopal Church, EpiscoJal Diocese of Texas 1101 Rock Prairie Road College Station, TX 77840 Dear Sirs , The Construction Board ofAd9ustm92 ents0an0 d, Appeals will meet on Thursday, September 17 , y of College Station Council Chambers to hear thelocated nae request for James Holster, case number 92-006, lease 1101 Rock Prairie Road. If you have any questions, p call me at (409 ) 764-3741. Sincerely, eot(e- usan Cole Building Technician