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• City of College Station
Zoning Board of Adjustment
May 20, 1980
P1EPIBERS PRESENT: Chairman Harper, Upham, 4lagner, Council Liason Boughton
STAFF PRESENT: Zoning Official Callaway,
Planning Assistant Longley
Agenda Item No. 1 - Approval of Minute s, Meeting of April 15, 1980 -
Wagner moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 15, 1980. The
motion was seconded by Upham and passed unanimously.
A enda Item No. 2 - Consideration of a Re uest fora Variance in the name of
J.A. S anna el, 1201 Merr Oaks Drive This item was tabled at the revious
meeting -
Chairman Harper explained the action the Board had taken at the previous
meeting and asked the applicant to present any additional information relevant
• to the case.
J.A. Spannagel presented pictures of the site and explained his need for a
variance.
Wagner asked if any consideration had been given to alternative sites for the
proposed car port.. Spannagel replied that existing trees limited alternatives.
Harper explained the findings required by the Zoning Ordinance for the granting
of a variance and pointed out that the requirements fora variance were not
evident in this case.
Spannagel inquired as to the proper authority for reference of a drainage
problem. Callaway stated that drainage problems should be referred to the
City Engineer.
Chairman Harper moved to grant the requested variance, due to the unique condition
of being situated on a corner lot and due to the absence of objections from
adjoiners. The motion was seconded by Wagner and failed by the following vote:
For: None
Opposed: Unanimous
Agenda Item No. 3 - Consideration of a Request fora Variance in the name of
Rudolph Prigge, 815 Texas Avenue -
• Chairman Harper inquired as to the use and placement of the proposed structure.
Rudolph Prigge replied that it would be used as an office and a waiting lounge
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for customers. Prigge added that the structure would be placed within three
feet (3') of the rear property line.
Upham reported on his investigation of the request before the Board. In his
report Upham described the existing property ownership patterns, locations
of Public Rights-of-Way and easements, the locations of structures in the area,
and the effect of the requested variance upon development of the adjacent
properties. Upham further described the relationship between the proposed building
location and the existing gasoline storage inlets.
Following his report on the case before the Board, Upham stated that he felt that
the conditions of the site did not warrant the granting of a variance, but that
the Board could allow for the expansion of a non-conforming site so long as such
expansion did conform with all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Harper asked the applicant for comments or any additional information. Prigge
replied that his proposed location was one that would allow customers to park
near the facility.
Prigge proposed relocating the new facility to the rear of the existing station
building. Upham replied that a building or enlargement could be placed in
that area and meet setback requirements.
. Following a discussion of alternatives for the location of the new facility,
Harper moved to authorize the extension of the non-conforming use at 815 Texas
Avenue as long as any such extension is in conformity with the requirements of
the Zoning Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Boughton and passes unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 4 - Adjourn -
Wagner moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Harper and
passed unanimously.