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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/01/2010 - Regular Minutes - Zoning Board of Adjustments(*a. ~ CITY OF COJJ.EGF STATION Home of Texas A&M University* MINUTES Zoning Board of Adjustment June 1, 2010 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1101 Texas Avenue 6:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Jay Goss, Josh Berm, Dick Dabney, Hunter Goodwin and Melissa Cunningham. MEMBERS ABSENT: Rodney Hill and John Richards. STAFF PRESENT: Staff Assistants Deborah Grace-Rosier and Kristen Hejny, Staff Planner Matthew Hilgemier, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services Lance Simms, First Assistant City Attorney Mary Ann Powell, Action Center Representative Carrie McCugh. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to order - Explanation of functions of the Board. Chairman Jay Goss called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consideration, discussion and possible action of Absence Requests from meetings. ❖ John Richards - June 1, 2010 ❖ Rodney Hill -June 1, 2010 Mr. Berm motioned to approve the absence requests. Mr. Dabney seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Discussion of requested Administrative Adjustments. • 1123 Phoenix Street - 10% reduction (2 feet) to the 20-foot rear setback. Approved. Case # 10- 00500079. Staff Planner Matthew Hilgemier gave the Board a brief explanation of the requested adjustment. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes. • May 4, 2010 meeting minutes. Mr. Dabney motioned to approve the May 4, 2010 minutes. Mr. Benn seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. S: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a request for variances to the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 5.2 Residential Dimensional Standards and Section 6.4.B.4 Accessory Use Standards regarding minimum rear and side setback requirements for 504 Guernsey, Lots 1 & 2, Block 10 of the College Park Subdivision Staff Planner Matthew Hilgemier told the Board that the applicant made changes to the requested variance amounts and the staff report provided in their packet did not reflect those changes. The applicant would now like to add a 1,008 square foot (28' x 36') detached garage to the property for vehicles and storage. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance of six feet to the 20-foot rear setback requirement and six feet to the 20-foot side street setback required for garages. Chairman Goss opened the public hearing for those wanting to speak concerning the variance request. Speaking in favor of the variance requests were: Russ Harvell, 504 Guernsey, College Station, TX. Mr. Havell stated that they have reduced the amount of the variance requests. He added that by granting the variances it will allow them to make the best use of the available space on their lot by minimizing tree removal and correcting the drainage. Jerry Cooper, 602 Bell, College Station, TX. Fred Worley, 5707 Bullard Drive, Austin, TX. Linda Harvell, 504 Guernsey, College Station, TX. Those speaking before the Board were sworn in by Chairman Goss. There were discussions concerning the drainage issues and the removal of trees. Chairman Goss closed the public hearing. Ms. Cunningham motioned to approve the variances due to the special condition of drainage issues on the property and sentimental value of trees. Mr. Goodwin seconded the motion. Mr. Benn motioned to amend the motion to remove the variance for the side setback. Motion failed with a lack of second. Chairman Goss called for the vote for the motion to approve the variances. The vote was 2-3. The motion failed. Chairman Goss, Mr. Dabney and Mr. Goodwin in opposition Mr. Benn motioned to approve the rear setback requirement due to the special conditions of drainage, age and size of trees; and the result of unnecessary hardship of the loss of historical trees. Mr. Goodwin seconded the motion, which failed (3-2). Mr. Dabney and Chairman Goss voting in opposition. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Public hearing, presentation, and possible action, and discussion on a requests for variances to the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 5.2 Residential Dimensional Standards regarding minimum rear and front setback requirements for 820 Nimitz Street, Lot 8, Block B of the D.A. Smith Subdivision. Case # 10-00500063. Staff Planner Matthew Hilgemier presented the staff report and stated that the applicant was requesting a reduction of five feet to the 25-foot front setback and a reduction of 12.5 feet to the 20-foot rear setback in order to build a single-family home. Chairman Goss opened the public hearing for those wanting to speak concerning the variance request. No one stepped forward to speak. Chairman Goss closed the public hearing. Mr. Dabney motioned to approve the requested variances due to a special condition of the roadway improperly located, resulting in the reduced size of a buildable lot; and the unnecessary hardship of unmanageable size of buildable lot. Ms. Cunnigham seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Consideration and possible action on future agenda items - A Zoning 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. There were no items addressed. AGENDA ITEM NO.: Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. O - ay Cos(d Chairman ATTEST: Deborah Grace-Rosier, Staff Assistant CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning cr Development Services ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FORMAT FOR POSITIVE MOTION VARIANCE FROM SECTION of the Unified Development Ordinance. I move to authorize a variance to the Yard (Article 5) Lot Width (Article 5) Lot Depth (Article 5) ~~eight (Article 5) / Minimum Setback (Article 5) Residential & Non-Residential Dimensional Standards (Article 5, Sections 5.2 & 5.4) Parking Requirements (Article 7) Design District Dimensional Standards (FAR) Floor to Area Ratio (Article 5.7) from the terms of the Ordinance as it will not be contrary to the public interest, due to the following special conditions: and because a strict enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship to this applicant being: i and such that the spirit of this Ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done subject to the following limitations: Motion made by l1 Seconded by Voting Chair Signature 1Sl j1f) /1-~1/ Date. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning cr Development Services ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FORMAT FOR POSITIVE MOTION VARIANCE FROM SECTION of the Unified Development Ordinance. I move to authorize a variance to the Yard (Article 5) Lot Width (Article 5) Lot Depth (Article 5) eight (Article 5) t/ Minimum Setback (Article 5) Residential & Non-Residential Dimensional Standards (Article 5, Sections 5.2 & 5.4) Parking Requirements (Article 7) Design District Dimensional Standards (FAR) Floor to Area Ratio (Article 5.7) from the terms of the Ordinance as it will not be contrary to the public interest, due to the following special conditions: nl S r^ t and because a strict enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship to this applicant being: and such that the spirit of this Ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done subject to the following limitations: Motion made by ~G IS Seconded by jt,~ Voting Results 2 _ Chair Signature Date CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning er Development Services ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FORMAT FOR POSITIVE MOTION VARIANCE FROM SECTION of the Unified Development Ordinance. I move to authorize a variance to the Yard (Article 5) Lot Width (Article 5) Lot Depth (Article 5) Height (Article 5) ✓ Minimum Setback (Article 5) Residential & Non-Residential Dimensional Standards (Article 5, Sections 5.2 & 5.4) Parking Requirements (Article 7) Design District Dimensional Standards (FAR) Floor to Area Ratio (Article 5.7) from the terms of the Ordinance as it will not be contrary to the public interest, due to the following snecial conditions: and because a strict enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship to this applicant b~i%, , o and such that the spirit of this Ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done subject to the following limitations: Voting Results Chair Signatur ZONING BOARD OFADJUSTMENT GUEST REGISTER MEETING DA TE June 1, 2010 NAME ADDRESS 2. a-t4) C~S 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I1. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.