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• Minutes
City of College Station
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Regular P1eeti ng
January 15, 1980
Members Present: Chairman Harper, Upham, Mathewson, Bailey,
Burke, Council Laison Boughton
Staff Members Present: Zoning Official Callaway, Planning Assistant
Longley
Agenda Item No. 1 - Consideration of a request for the expansion of a
non-conforming use in the name of Acme Glass, 116 Walton Dr.:
Mr. Roger Richards presented his request to expand the existing structure
at 116 Walton, utilizing the existing slab at the rear of the building,
and explained the previous approval of and expriation of a variance for
such expansion.
• Upham asked if consideration had been given to the location of a dumpster
after completion of the expansion. Richards replied that the dumpster would
be relocated to a lot across the alley owned by Acme Glass.
Harper about clearance from the proposed expansion to the existing utilities.
Callaway pointed out that such problem would be investigated as part of
review of the building permit application.
Harper moved to grant the variance for the proposed expansion, as such
action was not contrary to the public interest, with the condition that a
suitable location fora dumpster and parking of service trucks be approved
by the appropriate City Staff. The motion was seconded by Upham and passes
unanimously.
Upham moved that the Board pass a resolution deploring the conditions and
the general nuisance of ranges, hot water heaters, rotted crates, weeds
and general atmosphere at Wilson Plumbing and that such conditions be reffereed
to the appropriate staff. The motion was seconded by Bailey and passed
unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 2 - Consideration of a request to the Parking requirement
for an Arcade, 405 University Drveain the name of John Paul Jones:
Fred Shelton addressed the Board, explaining the parking requirements for
an arcade established by the Planning and Zoning Commission, his proposal
• for an arcade at 405 University Drive, and the lack of space for parking
at that location.
Upham inquired as to any plans for film machines or pornographic materials
within the arcade. Mr. Shelton replied that there would be no such machines
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or materials.
Bailey asked for the name of the proposed arcade and the status of the
alcoholic beverage permit for that location. Mr. Shelton replied that
the arcade would be named the "Pinball Wizard" and that the beverage
permit would be voluntarily suspended.
T. J. Hurst spoke in opposition to the variance, stating that parking in
the area was inadequate, and that high-density establishments should not
be allowed to accumulate.
Charles Pinnell, representing the A & M Methodist Church, stated that
there was a serious parking problem at the Church, that the area was
overloaded with cars and people, and that the granting of a variance
would add to the problem.
John P. Jones addressed the Board, explaining previous proposals and
variance requests. The current request was explained as being an attraction
to overflow from other establishments and walk in traffic, thus not impacting
the parking problem.
Upham pointed out that there were two parking spaces in front of the
• proposed arcade, the arcade would require six spaces and the large number
of potential "drive-in" costumers.
Bailey asked if the City Planner's memo had been considered. Harper
read aloud the Planners memo on parking in the Northgate area and
requirements fora variance.
Upham complemented J. P. Jones for his efforts.
Mathewson stated that he felt there would be no overflow crowd from an
arcade such as was being proposed.
Harper stated that few persons would drive to Northgate to play pinball.
Mathewson stated that the request fora variance for the arcade did not
violate the intent of the Planning and Zoning Commission when the parking
requirement was established.
Bailey stated that he could not agree with Mathewson's interpretation of
the Commissions intent.
Mathewson moved that a variance be granted in the
for an arcade at 405 University Drive, which will
beverages and will not have an alcoholic beverage
does not represent an action in conflict with the
mor~1s of the citizens of College Station and it
• the Tntent of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
by Harper .
name of John Paul Jones
not serve alcoholic
permit, in that this
public welfare and
is in compliance with
The motion was seconded
Charles Pinnell stated that granting a variance would not encourage ad-
dressing the Northgate problem.
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Fred Shelton stated that he cannot justify an investment in the remolding
at 405 University unless he can operate a profitable business.
The variance request failed by the following vote:
For: Harper, Burke, Mathewson
Against: Bailey, Upham
Agenda Item No. 3 --Consideration of a request fora variance in the name
of E.S. Camp, 1809 Sabine Court.
Bailey stated that he would abstain from voting on the request.
E.S. Camp explained his request for a variance to the rear setback for the
construction of a cabana for the existing swimming pool. Mr. Camp pointed
out existing nonconformities on the site and the odd shape of his lot.
Following a discussion of the proposal and its relationship to the neigh-
borhood, and the unique shape of the lot, Harper moved to authorize the
variance to the rear setback, to the extent of 4.5 feet, on the basis
that it is not contrary to the public intrest and that there are unique
• and special conditions on the land.
The motion was seconded by Upham and passed unanimously with Bailey ab-
staining.
The Board then discussed selection of a Chairman at meetings when the ap-
pointed Chariman was not in attendance, with the Board determining to
select a Vice-Chairman from the members in attendance at any meeting
from which the Chairman is absent.
The Board also discussed establishing a policy regarding the issuance of
building permits for single family structures where on-site non-conform-
ities did not involve the main structure. It was determined that this
item should be placed on a future agenda.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.
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