HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/03/2017 - Regular Agenda Packet - Zoning Board of AdjustmentsZoning Board of Adjustment
College Station, TX
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
The City Council may or may not attend this meeting.
Council Chambers6:00 PMTuesday, January 3, 2017
1. Call meeting to order.
Presensation, possible action and discussion regarding the
minutes from May 3, 2016.
16-08132.
May 3, 2016Attachments:
Discussion of approved Administrative Adjustments.
*AWV2016-000007 1014 Fairview: Administrative Adjustment -
Rear Setback (RL)
*AWV2016-000008 1016 Fairview: Administrative Adjustment -
Rear Setback (RL)
*AWV2016-000013 600-604 Maryem : Administrative Adjustment -
Lot Width (PAZ)
*AWV2016-000015 2707 Teakwood Ct: Administrative Adjustment
- Maximum square footage of an accessory dwelling unit (RL)
*AWV2016-000030 907 Glade : Administrative Adjustment - Lot
Width (PAZ)
*AWV2016-000012 3055 Holleman Dr S (Aspen Heights):
Administrative Adjustment - Off Street Parking (MB)
*AWV2016-000017 901 University Dr E (Days Inn): Administrative
Adjustment - Signage (JB)
*AWV2016-000019 3702 State Highway 6 S (Microtel Inn):
Administrative Adjustment - Parking Reduction (MB)
*AWV2016-000020 602 Cherry St (Venezian Villa): Administrative
Adjustment - Floor to Area Ratio (MT)
*AWV2016-000021 303 University Dr E (Aggieland Outfitters):
Administrative Adjustment - Parking Dimension (RL)
*AWV2016-000026 1504 Buena Vista (Summit Crossing):
Administrative Adjustment - Side Street Setback (RL)
*AWV2016-000029 150 Graham Rd (JHW Commercial Addition):
Administrative Adjustment - Parking (MT)
16-08123.
Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion to
consider a variance to the Unified Development Ordinance Section
12-7.5.I 'Attached Sign' for the Science Park Subdivision, Block 1,
Lot 2, generally located at 2511 Earl Rudder Freeway S. which is
16-08114.
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zoned GC General Commercial. Case #AWV2016-000032
Sponsors:Cousins
Academy Staff Report
Application
Letter of Intent
Approved Site Plan
Signage Graphics
Attachments:
5. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items - A member may inquire
about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual
information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be
limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
6. Adjourn.
The Board or Commission may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item
listed on this agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session
discussion. An announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session
discussion.
APPROVED
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City Manager
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted at College Station City Hall, 1101
Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on December 27, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
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City Secretary
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Penal Code § 30.07. Trespass by License Holder with an Openly Carried
Handgun.
"Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (Trespass by License Holder with an
Openly Carried Handgun) A Person Licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411,
Government Code (Handgun Licensing Law), may not enter this Property with a
Handgun that is Carried Openly."
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Codigo Penal § 30.07. Traspasar Portando Armas de Mano al Aire Libre con
Licencia.
“Conforme a la Seccion 30.07 del codigo penal (traspasar portando armas de
mano al aire libre con licencia), personas con licencia bajo del Sub-Capitulo H,
Capitulo 411, Codigo de Gobierno (Ley de licencias de arma de mano), no deben
entrar a esta propiedad portando arma de mano al aire libre.”
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City Hall
1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
College Station, TX
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:216-0813 Name:Mintues
Status:Type:Minutes Agenda Ready
File created:In control:12/20/2016 Zoning Board of Adjustment
On agenda:Final action:1/3/2017
Title:Presensation, possible action and discussion regarding the minutes from May 3, 2016.
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:May 3, 2016
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presensation, possible action and discussion regarding the minutes from May 3, 2016.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:116-0812 Name:Administrative Adjustments
Status:Type:Updates Agenda Ready
File created:In control:12/20/2016 Zoning Board of Adjustment
On agenda:Final action:1/3/2017
Title:Discussion of approved Administrative Adjustments.
*AWV2016-000007 1014 Fairview: Administrative Adjustment - Rear Setback (RL)
*AWV2016-000008 1016 Fairview: Administrative Adjustment - Rear Setback (RL)
*AWV2016-000013 600-604 Maryem: Administrative Adjustment - Lot Width (PAZ)
*AWV2016-000015 2707 Teakwood Ct: Administrative Adjustment - Maximum square footage of an
accessory dwelling unit (RL)
*AWV2016-000030 907 Glade: Administrative Adjustment - Lot Width (PAZ)
*AWV2016-000012 3055 Holleman Dr S (Aspen Heights): Administrative Adjustment - Off Street
Parking (MB)
*AWV2016-000017 901 University Dr E (Days Inn): Administrative Adjustment - Signage (JB)
*AWV2016-000019 3702 State Highway 6 S (Microtel Inn): Administrative Adjustment - Parking
Reduction (MB)
*AWV2016-000020 602 Cherry St (Venezian Villa): Administrative Adjustment - Floor to Area Ratio
(MT)
*AWV2016-000021 303 University Dr E (Aggieland Outfitters): Administrative Adjustment - Parking
Dimension (RL)
*AWV2016-000026 1504 Buena Vista (Summit Crossing): Administrative Adjustment - Side Street
Setback (RL)
*AWV2016-000029 150 Graham Rd (JHW Commercial Addition): Administrative Adjustment - Parking
(MT)
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Discussion of approved Administrative Adjustments.
*AWV2016-000007 1014 Fairview: Administrative Adjustment - Rear Setback (RL)
*AWV2016-000008 1016 Fairview: Administrative Adjustment - Rear Setback (RL)
*AWV2016-000013 600-604 Maryem:Administrative Adjustment - Lot Width (PAZ)
*AWV2016-000015 2707 Teakwood Ct: Administrative Adjustment - Maximum square footage of an
accessory dwelling unit (RL)
*AWV2016-000030 907 Glade: Administrative Adjustment - Lot Width (PAZ)
*AWV2016-000012 3055 Holleman Dr S (Aspen Heights):Administrative Adjustment - Off Street
Parking (MB)
*AWV2016-000017 901 University Dr E (Days Inn):Administrative Adjustment - Signage (JB)
*AWV2016-000019 3702 State Highway 6 S (Microtel Inn):Administrative Adjustment - Parking
Reduction (MB)
*AWV2016-000020 602 Cherry St (Venezian Villa): Administrative Adjustment - Floor to Area Ratio
(MT)
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File #:16-0812,Version:1
*AWV2016-000021 303 University Dr E (Aggieland Outfitters): Administrative Adjustment -
Parking Dimension (RL)
*AWV2016-000026 1504 Buena Vista (Summit Crossing): Administrative Adjustment - Side Street
Setback (RL)
*AWV2016-000029 150 Graham Rd (JHW Commercial Addition): Administrative Adjustment -
Parking (MT)
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City Hall
1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
College Station, TX
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:416-0811 Name:Academy Sports + Outdoor
Status:Type:Variance Agenda Ready
File created:In control:12/19/2016 Zoning Board of Adjustment
On agenda:Final action:1/3/2017
Title:Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion to consider a variance to the Unified
Development Ordinance Section 12-7.5.I 'Attached Sign' for the Science Park Subdivision, Block 1,
Lot 2, generally located at 2511 Earl Rudder Freeway S. which is zoned GC General Commercial.
Case #AWV2016-000032
Sponsors:Tiffany Cousins
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Academy Staff Report
Application
Letter of Intent
Approved Site Plan
Signage Graphics
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion to consider a variance to the Unified Development
Ordinance Section 12-7.5.I 'Attached Sign' for the Science Park Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 2, generally located at 2511 Earl
Rudder Freeway S. which is zoned GC General Commercial. Case #AWV2016-000032
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January 3, 2017
VARIANCE REQUEST
FOR
2511 Earl Rudder Freeway S
Science Park Subdivision
Block 1, Lot 2
AWV2016-000032
REQUEST:
A variance to Unified Development Ordinance Section 12-7.5.I
‘Attached Signs’ to allow for an additional 204 square feet
(40.8%) of attached signage.
LOCATION:
2511 Earl Rudder Freeway S
APPLICANT:
Rosalyn Holderfield, ID Associate Inc.
PROPERTY OWNER:
OGC Park Retail I, LLC – Hunter Goodwin
PROJECT MANAGER:
RECOMMENDATION:
Tiffany Cousins, Staff Planner
TCousins@cstx.gov
Staff recommends denial of the variance request.
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BACKGROUND: The subject property is located adjacent to St. Thomas Aquinas Church and
is part of the Science Park Subdivision. This property is the site of the new of Academy Sports +
Outdoors. Section 12-7.5.I Attached Signs limits the amount of signage that a commercial
building or tenant lease space can utilize to a total of 2.5 square feet per linear foot of all public
entry facades, with a maximum of 500 square feet of attached signage allowed for any one
tenant, regardless of size of the tenant space or length of public entry facades. Due to the
length of the façade for the future Academy Sports + Outdoors building (358 linear feet),
Academy is permitted a maximum of 500 square feet of attached signage. Academy is
proposing 704 square feet of attached signage. Therefore, a variance of 204 square feet
(40.8%) has been requested.
APPLICABLE ORDINANCE SECTION: UDO Section 12-7.5.I ‘Attached Signs’
ORDINANCE INTENT: The purpose of UDO Section 12-7.5, ‘Signs’, is to establish clear and
unambiguous regulations pertaining to signs in the City of College Station and to promote an
attractive community, foster traffic safety, and enhance the effective communication and
exchange of ideas and commercial information. Signs are recognized as being necessary for
visual communication for public convenience. Furthermore, it is recognized that businesses and
other activities have the right to identify themselves by using signs that are incidental to the use
on the premises where the signs are located. The UDO seeks to provide a reasonable balance
between the right of a person to identify his or her business or activity and the rights of the
public to be protected against visual discord and safety hazards that result from the unrestricted
proliferation, location, and construction of signs.
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Board Hearing Date: January 3, 2017
The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station’s
Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing:
N/A
Property owner notices mailed: Seven (7)
Contacts in support: None at the time of this report.
Contacts in opposition: None at the time of this report.
Inquiry contacts: None at the time of this report.
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ZONING AND LAND USES
Direction
Comprehensive
Plan Land Use and
Character
Zoning Land Use
Subject Property GC General
Commercial
GC General
Commercial Vacant
North BP Business Park M-1 Light Industrial Science Park
Subdivision
South (across Earl
Rudder Freeway S.)
Natural Areas -
Protected
C-3 Light
Commercial and
GS General
Suburban
City of College
Station Central Park
East SC Suburban
Commercial
GS General
Suburban and
R Rural
Place of Worship
West SC Suburban
Commercial
GC General
Commercial
Science Park
Subdivision
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1. Frontage: The subject property has approximately 331 feet of frontage on the Earl Rudder
Freeway South frontage road. There is also 465 feet of frontage on an access easement
along the east and 257 feet of frontage on an access easement on the west side of the
property.
2. Access: The property will have access to the Earl Rudder Freeway South frontage Road
via access easements.
3. Topography and vegetation: The topography of the property is relatively flat with no
vegetation. However there is an approved landscape plan where vegetation will be added to
the site.
4. Floodplain: There is no FEMA floodplain located on the property. The nearest body of
water is Bee Creek Tributary 1 that is 371 feet away from the corner property boundary
along Earl Rudder Freeway South.
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Extraordinary conditions: That there are extraordinary or special conditions affecting the
land involved such that strict application of the provisions of the UDO will deprive the
applicant of the reasonable use of his land.
Staff has not identified any extraordinary conditions that affect the land involved. It is a relatively
flat piece of property with no unique encumbrances and no existing vegetation.
The applicant states that the proposed building is 450 feet from Earl Rudder Freeway S, which
hinders the visibility range from the freeway. To optimize usage of the lot, the building is set in
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the rear of the property. The configuration of the lot is one that is wider in the rear than it is in the
front.
2. Enjoyment of a substantial property right: That the variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant.
The variance is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property
right of the applicant. The lot is developable. The subject property has an approved site plan
for the proposed Academy and development has begun. Under the GC General Commercial
zoning district, this lot is allowed both freestanding and attached signs. With that, Academy
is allowed to have a freestanding sign that can be put closer to the front of its property to
maximize visibility.
The applicant states that the 500 square feet limitation restricts buildings of a large size to
enjoy the maximum square footage.
3. Substantial detriment: 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 UDO.
The intent of UDO Section 12-7.5, ‘Signs’ is to provide a balance between the right to
identify your business and the right to protect the public from visual discord and safety
hazards. The applicant states that the size of the sign will be relative to the building size and
the visibility of the sign will provide a safer driving experience to the motoring public.
4. Subdivision: That the granting of the variance will not have the effect of preventing the
orderly subdivision of land in the area in accordance with the provisions of this UDO.
The granting of this variance would not have the effect of preventing the orderly subdivision
of other land in the area in accordance with the provisions of the UDO.
5. Flood hazard protection: That the granting of the variance will not have the effect of
preventing flood hazard protection in accordance with Article 8, Subdivision Design and
Improvements.
The granting of this variance will not have the effect of preventing flood hazard protection in
accordance with Article 8, Subdivision Design and Improvements.
6. Other property: That these conditions do not generally apply to other property in the vicinity.
Staff has not identified any extraordinary conditions on this property. There are similar
developable properties in the vicinity along the highway.
7. Hardships: That the hardship is not the result of the applicant’s own actions.
There are no hardships on this property created by extraordinary conditions. The hardship the
applicant has stated is that their building is set back 450 feet and denies the ability to provide
adequate exposure to the Freeway. Under the GC General Commercial zoning district, minimum
building setbacks are 25 feet. Therefore the applicant has the opportunity to bring the building
closer to the front of the lot.
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8. Comprehensive Plan: That the granting of the variance would not substantially conflict with
the Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of this UDO.
The granting of this variance does not substantially conflict with the Comprehensive Plan but
does conflict with the purposes of the UDO. As previously stated, the intent of UDO Section
12-7.5, ‘Signs’ is to provide a balance between the right to identify one’s business and the
right to foster traffic safety and protect against visual discord.
9. Utilization: That because of these conditions, the application of the UDO to the particular
piece of property would effectively prohibit or unreasonably restrict the utilization of the
property.
The application of the UDO sign standards to this particular piece of property does not
prohibit or unreasonably restrict the applicant in the utilization of the property. The land is
developable, regardless of a variance.
ALTERNATIVES
Although the applicant has not stated alternatives to this variance, they do have additional sign
options. The options are freestanding, roof or low profile signs. The applicant has taken
advantage of the freestanding option.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the variance request based on an
evaluation of the review criteria stated in the Unified Development Ordinance. It is staff’s
judgement that the nine review criteria have not been met satisfactorily.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Application
2. Letter of Intent
3. Approved Site Plan
4. Proposed signage graphics