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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Regular Meeting
July 19, 2011
Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
6:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Rodney Hill, Josh Benn, Hunter Goodwin, Jim Davis.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Melissa Cunningham, Dick Dabney
STAFF PRESENT: Staff Assistant Kristen Hejny, Staff Planner Matthew Hilgemeier,
Assistant Director Lance Simms, Staff Planner Morgan Hester, City
Attorney Adam Falco.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to order — Explanation of functions of the Board.
Chairman Hill called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consideration, discussion and possible action of Absence Requests
from meetings
• Melissa Cunningham 7/19/2011
• Dick Dabney 7/19/2011
Mr. Benn motioned to approve the requests. Mr. Goodwin seconded the motion, which passed
unopposed (4 -0)
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Discussion of requested Administrative Adjustments.
• 405 Walton Drive- 6.4% reduction (1.6 feet) to the 25 -foot
front setback. Approved. Case # 11- 00500090 (PAZ)
• 300 Holleman Dr. East A- 10% reduction (2 feet) to the 20-
foor parking space length requirement. Approved.
Case # 11- 00500093 (JP)
There were no questions for staff.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting
minutes.
• June 7, 2011 Regular meeting minutes
Mr. Davis motioned to approve the minutes. Mr. Goodwin seconded the motion, which passed
unopposed (4 -0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion
regarding a request for a variance to the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 5.2 Residential
Dimensional Standards and Section 6.4.B.4 Accessory Use Standards regarding the minimum
rear setback requirements for 1501 Lynx Cove, Block 1, Lot 28 of the Cat Hollow Subdivision.
Case # 11- 0050083 (MKH).
Staff Planner Matthew Hilgemier presented the staff report and stated that the applicant was requesting
a variance to the requirements of Section 5.2 and Section 6.4.B.4 of the Unified Development
Ordinance to reduce the 20 -foot rear setback by 12 feet, 6 inches to allow the construction of a new
garage and workshop on the northwest side of the subject property. Mr. Hilgemier ended by saying staff
was recommending approval due to the special condition of an existing creek which bisects the rear of
the property from east to west and the large portion of the property which lies within the designated
floodplain.
Chairman Hill opened the public hearing for those wanting to speak concerning the variance request.
Steve Colson, property owner, 1501 Lynx Cove, College Station, Texas, was sworn in by Chairman
Hill. Mr. Colson spoke in favor of the request.
Chairman Hill closed the public hearing.
There was general discussion amongst the Board regarding the variance request.
Mr. Benn motioned to approve the variance request due to the special condition of an existing
creek which bisects the rear of the property from east to west and the large portion of the
property which lies within the designated floodplain. Mr. Goodwin seconded the motion, which
passed unopposed (4 -0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Consideration and possible action on future agenda items — A Zoning
Board of Adjustment 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. 7: Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 PM.
ATTEST:
Kristen Hejiny, Staff Assistant