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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/1990 - Regular Minutes - Zoning Board of Adjustments• MINUTES CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS Zoning Board of Adjustment April 17, 1990 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Ruesink, Vice Chairman Gilmore, Members Henry and Cronan, and Alternate Member Phinney. MEMBERS ABSENT: Member Baker, Alternate Members Kennady and Webb. STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Kee, Assistant to City Engineer Morgan, Assistant City Attorney Banks, Assistant Planner Kuenzel, and Planning Technician Rosier. • AGENDA ITEM NO. is Call to Order - explanation of functions and limitations of the Board. Chairman Ruesink called the meeting to order. He explained the functions and limitations of the Board. AGENDA ITEM N0. 2: Approval of minutes - meeting of March 6, 1990. Mr. Henry made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Mr. Phinney seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (5-0) AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Approval of minutes - Easterwood Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - meeting of April 2, 1990. Mr. Cronan made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Mr. Henry seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (5-0) AGENDA ITEM N0. 4: Consideration of a request for Special Exception at 801 Montclair, 803 Montclair, 902 Montclair, 910 Montclair, and 912 Montclair. Applicant is Twin City Development. Assistant Planner Kuenzel presented the staff report ~~ accompanied by a slide presentation. She explained that this rehabilitation project is being coordinated and partially funded by the City's Community Development • Department. She said that the project includes 9 houses, 4 of which do not conform with setback requirements. A fifth house is included.. However, after the purchase of some additional land, the house at 801 Montclair will no longer have encroachment problems. Ms. Kuenzel pointed out the zoning and land use of the subject property as well as surrounding properties. She said that it is unclear as to whether the subject area was ever subdivided. She stated that the lots had changed hands numerous times with little regard for property lines. The project is therefore being analyzed as 3 large parcels. (See outlined in blue on site plan.) Kuenzel said that if the owner wishes to sell individual lots, he must submit a subdivision plat. She stated that in order to grant a special exception, the board must find that the cost of reconstruction does not exceed 60$ of the appraised value. She pointed out that none exceed this limit. • Kuenzel explained that the request is before the Board because it pertains to rental property not owner occupied. Mr. Phinney asked the distance between 902 Montclair and another structure as shown in the slides. Clayton Hall of the City's Community Development Department came forward and was sworn in. He said that the City's Building Department is in the process of demolishing the "Boy Scout Hut". He clarified that the "hut" is the structure to which Mr. Phinney was referring. Mr. Gilmore asked if the carport of the house which encroaches to the rear, was planned to be rebuilt or to be torn down. Mr. Hall said that they hoped to salvage the carport with extensive repair. Ms. Kuenzel clarified that the staff report should read "rear setback" instead of "side setback" for 803 Montclair. Mr. Phinney voiced concern regarding encroachments because closely built structures can be dangerous in that fire may spread quickly from one to another. • Mr. Hall said that 902 Montclair encroaches a side setback but the nearest structure will be demolished. • Doug Peterson of 604 E 27th Street in Bryan came forward. He stated that he owns the property. He explained the nature of his business which is renovating dilapidated structures. He said that his project will enhance the neighborhood. He stated that the variance is required in order to obtain a Building Permit. Since this project involves the City's Community Development Department, Mr. Henry asked if tenants were already in line for these houses. Mr. Peterson said that people probably would not be impressed by the houses before they are remodelled. He also said that Community Development will contribute matching funds to this project which will provide "low income housing". Mr. Peterson said that a family lives in 901 Montclair. He -said that the Davis family will continue to live at the residence after it is remodelled. Mr. Gilmore made a motion "to authorize the reconstruction of a non-conforming structure on the lot occupied by such structure as the cost of reconstruction is less than 60$ of • the appraised value of the structure and because the reconstruction would not prevent the return of such property to a conforming use or increase the non-conformity." Mr. Henry seconded the motion which carried unanimously. {5-0) AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration of a request for a variance to the parking regulations at the Village Shopping Center. Applicant is Western Gulf Savings and Loan Assoc. This request has been withdrawn by the applicant. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Other Business. Assistant City Attorney Banks announced that she is leaving us to work as the City Attorney for Georgetown. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Adjourn. Mr. Phinney made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Henry seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: Chairman, avid Ruesink ATTEST: City Secretary, Connie Hooks ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT GUEST REGISTER ~` DATE A 1 0 il 1 99 pr 7, NAME 1 ADDRESS . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23• 24. 25.