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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/02/2014 - Regular Minutes - Zoning Board of Adjustments(*414" .,i'f's' OF ("OI Hants of arras A&M University` MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: MINUTES ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Regular Meeting September 2, 2014 City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue 6:00 P.M. Chairman Hunter Goodwin, Johnny Burns, Jim Davis, Alternates Scott Simpson and Patrick Fogarty David Ohendalski STAFF PRESENT: Staff Assistant Deborah Grace -Rosier, Staff Planners Jessica Bullock, Jerry Cuar6n, and Mark Bombek, Planning Technician Rachel Lazo, Principal Planner Jason Schubert, Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Molly Hitchcock, Assistant City Attorney John Haislet, Action Center Representative Jeremy Alderete AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to order — Explanation of functions of the Board. Chairman Goodwin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Discussion of requested Administrative Adjustments. • 14-00900173 - 2613 Cartington Ct.; Reduce Side Setback by 9 inches • 14-00900188 - 8103 Raintree Dr.; Reduce Side Street Setback by 1.5 feet • 14-00900196 -1007 Harrington Ave.; Reduce Front Setback by 2.5 feet There was no discussion. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration, possible action and discussion to approve meeting minutes. • July 1, 2014 Board Member Burns motioned to approve the meeting minutes. Board Member Davis seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion to consider a building setback variance for the property located at West Park 2"d Addition, Block A, Lot 13, generally located at 114 Park Place which is zoned GS General Suburban. Case # 14- 00900190 (J. Cuar6n) Staff Planner Cuar6n presented the staff report and stated that the applicant is requesting a variance to allow for a reduction of 8 feet to the 20 -foot rear setback. He ended his staff report by stating staff is recommending denial due to no special condition or hardship existing on the lot. There was general discussions amongst the Board. Chairman Goodwin opened the public hearing. Tim Krivdo, 114 Park Place, College Station, Texas, was sworn in by Chairman Goodwin. Mr. Krivdo presented pictures to the Board to explain the proposed garage addition and answered questions from the Board. There was a discussion amongst the Board concerning the alley and/or easement shown running at the rear of the property. Principal Planner Schubert stated that according the plat and the Appraisal District it is an alley owned by the City of College Station. Board Member Davis motioned to deny the variance request. Board Member Burns seconded the motion. There was general discussions amongst the Board. Chairman Goodwin called for the vote to deny. Board voted (3-2). Variance request was denied. Chairman Goodwin and Scott Simpson voting against the denial. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration and possible action on future agenda items — A Zoning Board 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 discussed. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Adjourn. Board Member Burns motioned to adjourn. (5-0). The mee 'ng a umed at 6:44. ST: 0% Staff Assist eborah Grace -Rosier Board Member Davis seconded the motion, which passed APPROVel'.4 Chairm n, H ter CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning & Development Services ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FORMAT FOR NEGATIVE MOTION VARIANCE FROM SECTION Ploof the Unified Development Ordinance. I move to not authorize a variance to the Yard (Article 5) Lot Width (Article 5) Lot Depth (Article 5) Height (Article 5) Minimum Setback (Article 5) Pq.;- )G Residential & Non -Residential Dimensional Standards (Article 5, Sections 5.2 & 5.4) Parking Requirements (Article 7) Design District Dimensional Standards (FAR) Floor to Area Ratio (Article 5.7) Other from the terms of the Ordinance as it will be contrary to the public interest, due to the lack of any special conditions, and because a strict enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance would not result in unnecessary hardship to this applicant, and such that the spirit of the ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done. Motion made by Seconded by Voting Results vit rv% Chair Signature .4�-� Date 5-2—d s�psoR ZONING BOARD OFADJUSTMFNT GUEST RFGISTFR September 2, 2014 2. ry) 6n� �A 3. C62 Rf,� lL 06,� 4. - 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.