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Home My WebLink AboutDocuments CITY , COLLEGE STATION TEL N0 . Mar 08 , 99 11 :40 P .02 CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND AF1PEALS Case Number qq_ 002_ Name of Applicant Rock Prairie Road Landfill Mailing Address P.O. Box 9960 ro11agp ctatinD, TX 77g45 Telephone Number (409) 764-3878 Name of Property Owner Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency Mailing Address P.O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77845 Telephone Number (409)764-3806 t -- LOCATION OFrIZOPERTY Address 7600 E. Roack Prairie Road; College Station, TX 77845 Lot Block Subdivision Description if Applicable Entrance facilities at Rock Prairie Road T.aDdfi 1 1 Action Requested Request a..;variance from fire protection ar d-i-u2-n c e re M i r i n g ` placement of a fire hydrant to allow for use of sprinklers in few scalehouse Current Zoning of Subject Land AO Chapter 6, Section 603. 1.3(b) Applicable Ordinance Section CITY , COLLEGE STATION TEL NO . Mar O899 11 :40 P . 03 • COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FOR A VARIANCE REQ FST The following specific variation from the ordinance is requested. To incorporate sprinklers into construction of a new scalehon4 in lieu of a fire hydrant for fire protection. This variance is consistapt with existing fire protection systems in place at the facility. This variance is necessary due to the following special conditions. The water supply to the landfill is not adequate to support a fire hydrant for fire fighting purposes. Also, due to the remote location ;of the landfill-„ response time by the fire department may not be quick enough to provide optimum protection. The following alternatives to the requested variance ; are possible. Installation of a Halon fire suppression system. This is not Ironsidered a viable option since the contents of the building are less valuable than the cost of the system. A sprinkler system will provide adequate r 4 personnel in the event of a fire. protection to the This variance will not he contrary to the public interest by virtue of the following • facts: This variance ronfnrns to the Cnllegp Ctati_nP develnpmP** crandarric Tr is consistent with existing fire protection systems at the facility_ In our case due to the low value of the building and its contents ands immediate threat to employees by a fire, sprinkler_ system will provide better protection than a fire hydrant. L�yV The facts stated by me in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. /1 94, Applicant Dace Co-Applicant Date • (5) To Chapter 6, Section 603—Installation and Maintenance of Fire Protection S and Appliances, the following amendments shall be made: Ystems (a) Under 603.1—Installation, paragraph 603.1.3 shall be changed to read as follows: 603.1.3 Public fire hydrants of the City of College Station standard design shall be installed as part of the water distribution system for subdivisions and/or site developments. The Engineering Division shall approve the appropriate hydrant locations accessible to fire fighting apparatus and within the maximum distances described in the following paragraphs, 603.1.3A-and 603.1.3B. 603.1.3A Public fire hydrants shall be installed in single-family and duplex districts at such locations that no part of any structure shall be more than five hundred feet (500) from a fire hydrant as measured along the right-of- way of a public street as the fire hose is laid off the fire truck. 603.1.33 Public fire hydrants shall be installed in districts other than single- family and duplex districts at such locations that no part of any structure, aboveground tanks or fueling stations,shall be more than three hundred feet (300) from a fire hydrant as measured along the right-of-way of a public street or along an approved fire lane as the fire hose is laid off the fire truck. The installation of public fire hydrants in such districts may be deferred and required as a condition of the building permit for structures. (b) Under 603.15—Automatic Sprinkler Systems, paragraph 603.15.5 shall be changed to read as follows: 603.15.5 In all structures, except single family or duplex districts, protected by an automatic sprinkler system as a requirement, an electronic water flow alarm shall be provided as a means of supervising the system. All systems designed in accordance with NFPA 13 or 13R, except in single family or duplex districts, shall be constantly monitored by a licensed alarm company; any changes which must be at the owner's expense. All alarm systems shall be mae to update appro system shall be ed by the Building Official and tested by the Fire Official or his designee to insure completion and proper operation. Verification of alarm connection to an alarm company shall be submitted in writing, by a representative of the alarm company, to the Fire Official. Alarm companies under this section will meet current NFPA 72 Standards. (c) Also under 603.15—Automatic Sprinkler S numbered 6903.15.8 shall be included, to read as followsaa new paragraph 603.15.8 Sprinkler systems and flow alarms that are required to be moni- tored by a licensed company shall at no time be shut off. -This includes a business going out of business. The owner of said structure shall be responsible to assure that the water is not shut off to the sprinkler system and the phone company does not shut off the phone line to the water flow alarm. (d) Under 603.16—Fire Department Connection, a new paragraph numbered 603.16.3 shall be included,to read as follows: 603.16.3 At no time shall anyone place or park any motor vehicle, trailer, boat, fence, growth, trash or other material or similar obstruction to within five feet(5)of fire connection or prevent the system connections from being immediately discernible or prevent the Fire Department's use of any sprinkler system or standpipe system. All such connections shall be clearly marked by the owner with a sign placed above the connection stating NO PARKING TOW AWAY ZONE FIRE DEPT. CONNECTION. Such sign shall Rev.3/96 6-5 \ / COLLEGE STA TIO N P. 0. Box 9960 • 1101 Texas Avenue • College Station,, TX 77842 Tel. 409 764 3500 April30, 1999 Bill Angelo Rick White Rock Prairie Road Landfill P.O. Box 9960 College Station,Texas 77842 RE: Variance Request 99-002 Dear Mr. Angelo: The Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals voted 5-0 in favor of granting the requested variance for the above referenced case. This vote was taken at the regular meeting on April 26, 1999. Please call me with any questions at 764-3742. Sincerely, 4;71., Lance Simms Building Official cc: Jon Mies,Fire Marshal Home of Texas A&M University CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS/BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION FORMAT FOR POSITIVE MOTION FOR VARIANCE I move to authorize a variance from the terms of this ordinance for the following • reasons: It would not be contrary to the public interest; a literal enforcement of the ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship and manifest injustice to this applicant. Further, granting this variance would observe and accomplish substantial justice. Motion made by o4ef 4i 0 o a Date 112 6/^ S Seconded by . A-4 � S Voting Results O Chair Signature �te _ COLLEGE STATION \ P. 0. Box 9960 • 1101 Texas Avenue • College Station, TX 77842 Tel_ 409 764 3500 Memorandum DATE: April 14, 1999 TO: Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals FROM: Jon Mies, Fire Marshal RE: Variance Request 99-002 The Fire Department supports the variance requested by the Brazos Valley Waste Management Agency. The applicant agrees to install and maintain a sprinkler system to protect the property in accordance with N.F.P.A. 13 requirements. There is currently an office on site that was installed under the same circumstances. The Fire Department feels it would place an undue burden on the applicant to install a water line that would support a fire hydrant given the temporary nature of landfills. Additionally when you take into consideration the remoteness of the structure to current fire stations a fire sprinkler system will provide a quicker response to fires and extinguish or control them until the Fire Department can arrive. Home of Texas A&M University