HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/1995 - Regular Minutes - Zoning Board of Adjustments (2)MINUTES
• Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
November 21, 1995
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Birdwell and Members Rife, Sawtelle and Hollas.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Member Poston and Alternate Members Alexander, Ochoa and
Blackwelder.
STAFF PRESENT: Staff Planner Dunn, Planning Technician Thomas, Senior Planner Kuenzel,
City Planner Kee and Assistant City Attorney Shively.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to order -explanation of functions of the Board.
Chairman Birdwell called the meeting to order.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consideration of a height variance request to allow the temporary use of
cranes during the Construction of the Special Events Center generally located 1850' northwest of
George Bush Drive, 5300' northeast of F.M. 2818, 3100' southeast of F.M. 60, and 2000' southwest
of F.M. 2154.
Staff Planner Dunn informed the Board that the Special Events Center will be located approximately
5850' from the end of Easterwood Airport's runway #22. According to the Airport Zone Map, the cranes
will be located in a zone which allows a maximum of 470' above mean sea level (AMSL). The intended
height of the cranes if 535' AMSL, and therefore will require a height variance of 65'. Airport Operations
Manger Richard Arnold informed City staff that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
acknowledgment has not been received; however, the proposed request has no adverse impact on airport
operations. Staff Planner Dunn stated that the Board can grant the height variance request with the
condition of the FAA acknowledgment being received.
Mr. Sawtelle moved to grant a height variance to allow the temporary use of cranes during the
construction of the proposed Special Events Center with the condition that the FAA acknowledgment be
received prior to the use of the cranes and that cranes be lowered daily. Mr. Hollas seconded the motion
which passed unopposed (4 - 0).
AGENDA ITEM N0.3: Other business.
There was no other business.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Adjourn.
Mr. Sawtelle moved to adjourn the meeting of the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment. Ms. Hollas
seconded the motion which passed .unopposed (4 - 0).
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APPROVED:
Chairman, Dick Birdwell