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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/02/1990 - Regular Minutes - Zoning Board of AdjustmentsMINUTES CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS Easterwood Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment April 2, 1990 5:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Ruesink, Members Cronan, Baker, Kennady, and Henry (arrived after the Staff Report was presented) AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order Chairman Ruesink called the meeting to order and explained the function of this Board. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consideration of a request by Gamma Construction Company to exceed the maximum height allowed under the Easterwood Airport Joint zoning Ordinance while operating a crane. City Planner Callaway began his presentation with a brief history/explanation of this Board. He stated that Gamma Construction received a permit to use its 75 foot crane while working in the A&M Research Park. However, he explained that this ordinance limits the height that can be allowed at that point to approximately 150 feet above grade. He said that the crane must be erected to a height of approximately 200 feet above grade during the construction process. Mr. Callaway stated that this item has been reviewed by Airport officials. He referred the Board to the Easterwood Airport manager and the Gamma Construction Co. representative, both were in the audience. Mr. Callaway summarized this request by saying that this request is temporary in nature. He said that the encroachments into restricted heights will be periodic and short lived. Because of these facts (and based on discussions with Airport staff) staff believes that the request does not create a hazard under terms of the Airport Manager's conditions. • • Matt Hill of 923 Navidad in Bryan came forward to speak to the Board on behalf of Gamma Construction. Mr. Hill said that the project is the construction of a wave tank. He said that the pool was built around a crane. Now, he explained, a larger crane is needed to lift the other crane out of the pool. He said that another reason which necessitates the larger crane is that construction of the building requires some trusses which span over 100 feet. Mr. Hill said that the variance will be needed for 30 days as estimated by the steel erector. Mr. Ruesink clarified the estimated date of completion as May 2, 1990. Ms. Baker asked if the Airport's requirements have been met. Mr. Hill said that they will have a red flashing light on the crane. He also said that they had a Texas flag on the crane but will replace it with an orange & white aviator's flag. • Ms. Baker asked if the crane will be lowered during non- working hours. Mr. Hill said that it would be lowered to a 45 degree angle. Mr. Kennady asked if flyers can see the crane now or if they will be able to see it with the red beacon. Mr. Hill said that he did not know if the crane was visible to the flyers but, it can be seen from the control tower. Richard Arnold of 2506 Oak Circle in Bryan came forward to represent the airport. He said that the Airport has no objections to the issuance of a variance as long as the conditions of the original permit of March 22, 1990, are met and if FAA determines the crane will require raising instrument approach minimums when above certain heights, the crane will not exceed those heights when IFR weather conditions are present and instrument approaches are in use. Mr. Arnold added that Gamma Construction has agreed to notify the Airport on the days when the crane will exceed the 150' limit. • ZBA MINUTES 4-2-90 PAGE 2 • Mr. Ruesink asked Mr. Hill if the additional requirements would be acceptable to Gamma Construction. Mr. Hill said they would. Mr. Kennady asked the distance from the planes taking off to the crane. Mr. Arnold explained roughly that as a plane climbs to reach its Traffic Pattern Altitude it should still be approximately 500 feet above the crane at its greatest height. Mr. Kennady said that his biggest concern is compliance with FAA regulations. Mr. Arnold assured the Board that his recommendation was contingent upon the FAA determination, which he said will be expedited. Mr. Ruesink asked when the determination will be made. Mr. Arnold said that he did not know. Normally, he said that they are made within 30 days. However, Mr. Arnold said he was told that the determination would be expedited and he added that Gamma Construction has sent the necessary paperwork to the FAA. Ms. Baker made a motion to authorize a variance with the recommendations of the FAA regulations being followed and all other stipulations by the Airport to be followed by Gamma Construction Co. Mr. Kennady seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (5-0) AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Adjourn. Mr. Henry made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Baker seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (5-0) APPROVED: ~~ ~~~~ . Chairman, David Ruesink ATTEST: City Secretary, Connie Hooks • ZBA MINUTES 4-2-90 PAGE 3