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12/06/2005 - Regular Agenda Packet - Zoning Board of Adjustments
Workshop Agenda College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment Administrative Conference Room 1101 Texas Avenue Tuesday, December 6, 2005 5:30 p.m. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning er Development Services Call to order 2. Discussion of regular agenda items: 1351 Earl Rudder Freeway -Parking Variance 1208 Walton -Side Setback Variance Appeal of Zoning Official's Interpretation Presentation and discussion of Administrative Adjustments approved by the Administrator. OS-194 - 200 Lee Avenue - 2-Feet to the rear setback OS-152 - 2704 Texas Avenue South - 10 Percent of the required parking 4. Presentation and discussion of background information prepared by staff concerning contextual setback requirements. 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. Adjourn. Consultation with Attorne Gov't Code Section 551.071 • ossible action. The Zoning Board of Adjustments may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending and contemplated litigation subject or attorney-client privileged information. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. If litigation or attorney-client privileged information issues arise as to the posted subject matter of this Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting, an executive session will be held. Notice is hereby given that a Workshop Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of College Station, Texas will be held on the 6th day of December, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. at the Administrated Conference Room, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda Posted this the day of , 2005 p.m. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By Connie Hooks, City Secretary I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas, and the City's website, www.cstx.aov. The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on May 23, 2005, at 3:00 p.m. and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the College Station City Hall on the following date and time: by Dated this day of .2005. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS BY. Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of 2005. Notary Public- Brazos County, Texas My commission expires: This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive service must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764-3517 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.gov. ~ ~ ~~ TY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning d' Development Services FOREf OFFICE U~3j E NLY CASE NO.: "J `~ 1 ~ DATE SUBMITTED: (~ ~~~ ~IJ~ .., r ~ ~J ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Filing Fee of $40.00. / Application completed in full. ~L Additional materials may be required of the applicant such a si a plans, elevation drawings, sign details and floor plans. The Zoning Official shall inform the applican extra materials required. Date of Preapplication Conference: APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary Contact for the Project): Name G%Lsl~ ~-~ r-oa. ~.~.~ Street Address 201 ,~ l~r~, '~.w City State _~ Zip Code '~--ZSo3 E-Mail Address Car'sw~~cex--~+~~+..~~ .caw ~ --- .Phone Number "1'Z`1 3533 PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION: Fax Number K /~ Name ~~~ £ ~(~calretiv r~oai'G~ Street Address ~o l.,~~ .-J~r~, City G_~i, State ~'~ Zip Code ~'t ~d-o E-Mail Address ~~,L~ -~.c.~fyhticr~rrs(~ I,,, ~,~, Phone Number ~9Co o~-t ~ Fax Number N/~ LOCATION OF PROPERTY: Address 200 Lo ~ ~ 2ti ~D i31oc ~' Subdivision ~.~..-~--~.ew Description if there is no Lot, Block and Subdivision Current Zoning of Subject Property:T~` ~.1w~.1~.1 ~~~ Applicable Ordinance Section: 6/13/03 1 of 2 . • c; • ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT REQUEST The following specific adjustment (up to 10%) from the ordinance requirements is requested: s~ I~~.. This adjustment will not be contrary to the public interest by virtue of the following facts: ~ rcA,- ~Q.u.r L to'~ a,i-o~ ~ ~. Q~ 5! ~~...~ I~.~'D_ r 1,. ._e : ~4- ~- - - - - - - - -~- The granting of the adjustment will not materially or adversely affect adjacent land uses or the physical character of the uses in the immediate vicinity because of the following: ~ u.~r,e~r1,~ o«. ~-~~, co~v~- t,.~.-lam yr ~~a kr~es ~. 1~(,~~ a b~~ a ~ Q `~ ~l~~.c,r The granting of the adjustment will be consistent with the purpose and intent of the Unified Development Ordinance because of the following: The applicant has prepared this application and cert~es that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true, correct and complete. Signature and Title • 6/13/03 Iv~~-~c~ Date 2 of 2 ., .~ CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning e'r Development Services 1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone 979.764.3570 /Fax 979.764.3496 November 15, 2005 Steve and Sharon Moore 200 Lee Avenue College Station, TX 77840 RE: Property located at 200 Lee Avenue • Dear Mr. and Mrs. Moore: This letter is to inform you that the above referenced property has received an administrative adjustment of 2 feet from the rear setback requirements of 20 feet. According to the Unified Development Ordinance Section 3.15, the Administrator has the authority to authorize adjustment of up to 10 percent from any numerical zoning standard set forth in Articles 5, 6, or 7 of the Unified Development Ordinance. To approve the application for an administrative adjustment, the Administrator shall make an affirmative finding that specific criteria, as outlined in Section 3.15.E of the Unified Development Orciinance, have been met. The Administrator has found that: Granting the adjustment will ensure the same general level of land use compatibility as the otherwise applicable standards; Granting the adjustment will not materially or adversely affect adjacent land uses or the physical character of uses in the immediate vicinity of the proposed development; and Granting the adjustment will be generally consistent with the purposes and intent of this UDO. • i 1 • Page 2 November 15, 2005 If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 979.764.3570. • Sincerely, Joe unn, AICP Director, Planning and Development Services City of College Station CC: Chad Grauke Zoning Board of Adjustment File # 05-00500194 C • ~ ~., ~ ~ • •r,, _ _. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY CASE NO.: D~- (~ °~~ DATE SUBMITTED: '-3I -D~ ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: / Filing Fee of $40.00. '~ Application completed in full. _(1Additional materials may be required of the applicant such as site plans, elevation drawings, sign details and floor plans. The Zoning Official shall inform the applicant of any extra materials required. Date of Preapplication Conference: APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary Contact for the Project): Name }~1K.i~Afr` Ku->s~~z.- Oea-i~r ~ar~~HrST~a~aR- NE(4~4~ J~~y~a-E AQtN~rc-r.~~_ Street Address ~[[~ o~ UJc-sc ~-!~b City _ l~x~~oa State~_ Zip Code '1'lDO$ E-Mail Address M~4A4~.•f~AyE12 ~ 41~A<<t~ • Phone Number ~1~ 8b9 ll0'3 Fax Number '~1'i 8~9 S~?~i PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION: Name llAv1~ IDTtR~t~ i Nvf ~w~>a~-'t'~ Street Address "~'~iD~i ~ikkM~DO~II City ~~alJ State ~~ Zip Code 1"106` E-Mail Address ~A~10 ~ ~Aut(Lf,~R-~~ •lb'I'~1 Phone Number "1121 "~3~i 509 Fax Number `II , ~~4 qS3~ LOCATION OF PROPERTY: • Address Z7o4 Sa~TH fE~.aS Ao~ a'~ fry 2$l8 -' ~1'1$4~ LotT Block ~ Subdivision `~A+~Oyw1aJE. Description if there is no Lot, B lock and Subdivision Current Zoning of S ubject Property: G-' Applicable Ordinance Section: - 6/13/03 I of 2 C ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT REQUEST The following specific adjustment (up to 10%) from the ordinance requirements is requested:_ . A~,DwsT_TYa~ Rf~~-a~r-~EN~ FRor~ q68 R v-R-~,p SQAC,ES ~~22 REOVV~~D SoAr~. This adjustment will not be contrary to the public interest by virtue of the following facts: 1. 1Mq~oR t-~QRov~r1~T-S -~v mw-~T ~"rtN l~~oc~V~R~av-aEr~e,N~S aa~ e~i~ ME1-. DZ ~41fc AD)VStµtc~-"i WAS RECCOMEn10ED ~y Ty}~. ~~T p f _E STATION, The granting of the adjustment will not materially or adversely affect adjacent land uses or the physical character of the uses in the i mmediate vicinity because of the followi n~ PaRva*rc, STA<.uS 1}Ao~ AtzuAU•~ tNCa.F,,~s~o ~a ~~5 saf, o, NtsTo~c.~-~ rtlts s-'~r~ -u~s aof us~a ac.~. Q~E D~ AR~WN~ 0¢.e»tOf~D 'TENANTS t)SE i.~.~S oAP~W~ ~k}AU Ay Co~OE iOEFINI=10~1~. The granting of the adjustment will be consistent with the purpose and intent of the Unifi ed Development • Ordinance because of the following: O~4Efz Type T1}7: DAR~-Nti /~otuSTnEN~ ~rNf~ Owu Eit IS MAWact_~oii -r~tntwvgwt~ pro Uwost.~q~ ace.~iS ~ S-'~_Fww 7o wtE~T f_W cCnT ~iT'ANOARt)S ©N ps 3 VfcAiL a.~ S I'i+f~, The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true, correct and complete. Signature and itle ~~ojru.T A~,~-N,s-~ ~~~t~rs ~ ~aT~ ~- ~ ~T~ZS C7 6/13/03 Date 2of2 • ,~ CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Pliznning er Development Services 1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone 979.764.3570 /Fax 979.764.3496 • September 6, 2005 David Cottrell Investments 7505 Highmeadow Houston, TX 77063 RE: Property located at 2704 South Texas Avenue @ FM 2818 Dear Mr. Cottrell: This letter is to inform you that the above referenced property has received an administrative adjustment of 10 percent of required parking, 46 spaces for the proposed 116,940 square foot retail space, as per Section 7.9 of the Unified Development Ordinance which requires one space for 250 square feet of retail space. According to the Unified Development Ordinance Section 3.15, the Administrator has the authority to authorize adjustment of up to 10 percent from any numerical zoning standard set forth in Articles 5, 6, or 7 of the Unified Development Ordinance. To approve the application for an administrative adjustment, the Administrator shall make an afFrmative finding that specific criteria, as outlined in Section 3.15.E of the Unified Development Orciinance, have been met. The Administrator has found that: Granting the adjustment will ensure the same general level of land use compatibility as the otherwise applicable standards because amount of the adjustment is negligible and will not significantly alter the intensity of the land use; Granting the adjustment will not materially or adversely affect adjacent land uses • or the physical character of uses in the immediate vicinity of the proposed development because the number of parking spaces have significantly been _. ) • Page 2 October 19, 2005 • increase on this site with this redevelopment plan and historically, this parking lot has never been fully utilized; and Granting the adjustment will be generally consistent with the purposes and intent of this UDO as the reduction of the number of parking spaces for this property will have improved internal circulation, and the ability to fulfill all landscape requirements that would otherwise not be able to be met. This adjustment also allows for the ability to meet the standards of parking setbacks from the Right-of- Way. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 979.764.3570. Si cerely, Jo Dunn, AICP City of College Station, Texas Director, Planning and Development Services • CC: Michael Kravetz, Heights Venture Architects 1111 North Loop West, #800 Houston, TX 77008 File # 05-00500152 • /,~~ ~j CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning & Development Services 1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone 979.764.3570 /Fax 979.764.3496 MEMORANDUM TO: Zoning Board of Adjustments FROM: Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Section 7.1.D.1.e -Contextual Setbacks DATE: November 28, 2005 This memo is written in response to the Zoning Board of Adjustments' request for further information on the intent of the required contextual setback in older • residential neighborhoods. The contextual setback was created with the adoption of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) in 2003. Section 7.1.D.1.e states the following: "Where an existing block was created by an approved plat prior to July 15, 1970, a new (infill) single-family dwelling unit shall use the adjacent lots to determine the appropriate front yard setback. The new dwelling unit shall be set no closer to the street or father back from the street than the nearest neighboring units." This requirement is applicable to new construction and alterations of existing buildings. The contextual setback requirement was created in response to increasing infill development pressures in our older residential neighborhoods. It was developed to insure that the placement of infill structures is compatible with the existing housing patterns in older areas. The intent is not to increase or decrease the buildable area of the lot, but to insure that infill housing visually "blends in" with the existing development in the area. Contextual setbacks are an aesthetic compatibility issue more than a density issue, as with standard building setbacks. This type of neighborhood protection standard is not unique to the City of College Station. Generally, contextual setbacks are used to preserve and protect neighborhood features, identity or character as infill development takes • place. This type of standard is generally valuable when the development pattern is already set. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning er Development Services Agenda College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment City Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue Tuesday, December 6, 2005 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to order -Explanation of functions of the Board. 2. Consideration, discussion and possible action of absence requests. Mr. Richards Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action of a building setback variance for 1208 Walton Drive, Lot 2, Block 15, Third Installment of College Hills Estates. Applicant is Tres Watson. (OS-204 CH) 4. Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action of an Appeal of the Zoning Official's Interpretation concerning whether a specific use is appropriate in C-1 (General Commercial). Applicant is Clint Schroff, Clarke and Wyndham. (OS-198 JR) 5. Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action, to consider a parking variance for 1351 Earl Rudder Freeway, Lot 1-R, Block 1, in the High Ridge Subdivision. Applicant is Natalie Ruiz, IPS Group -Planning Solutions. (OS-205 LB) 6. Adjourn. Consultation with Attorney{Gov't Code Section 551 071 • possible action The Zoning Board of Adjustments may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending and contemplated litigation subject or attorney-client privileged information. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. If litigation or attorney-client privileged information issues arise as to the posted subject matter of this Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting, an executive session will be held. Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of College Station, Texas will be held on the 6th day of December, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda Posted this the day of .2005 at p.m. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By Connie Hooks, City Secretary I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas, and the City's website, www.cstx.aov. The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on May 23, 2005, at 3:00 p.m. and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the College Station City Hall on the following date and time: by Dated this day of , 2005. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of 2005. Notary Public- Brazos County, Texas My commission expires• This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive service must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764-3517 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.aov. Page 1 of 1 Deborah Grace - Re: December 6th ZEA Workshop _.. _ .. ~ , • From: "John Richards" <johnr28@cox.net> To: "Deborah Grace" <DGRACE@cstx.gov> Date: 11/14/2005 10:01:27 PM Subject: Re: December 6th ZEA Workshop • • MAYDAY!! i will be unable to attend the dec.6th zba meeting due to forgotten prior committment.-you are on your own!! ---- Original Message ----- From: Deborah Grace To: Jay B. Goss ;John Richards ;Joshua Benn ;Derek Dictson ;Denise Whisenant ;Charles Taylor ; Graham Sheffy ;Donald Braune Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 3:10 PM Subject: December 6th ZEA Workshop It was decided that we WILL have a 5:30 workshop to discuss the 3 cases that will be before the Board at the next meeting. Please let me know if you can be in attendance for this. We do have to have a quorum in order to have the workshop meeting. Thanks much! College Station. Heart of the Research Valley. i~ Protect your Mailbox from Spam- Click here! file://C:\Documents and Settings\dgrace\Local Settings\Temp\GW}000O1.HTM 11/29/2005 STAFF REPORT • Project Manager: Crissy Hartl Email: chartl(a~cstx.gov Report Date: November 29, 2005 Meeting Date: December 6, 2005 • • APPLICANT: Tres Watson REQUEST: Setback variance LOCATION: 1208 Walton Drive PURPOSE: To allow for the construction of a carport. GENERAL INFORMATION Status of Applicant: Property owner Applicable Ordinance Section: UDO Section 5.2 Residential Dimensional Standards PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Zoning and Land Use Subject Property: The subject property, as well as the properties to the north, east, south and west, is zoned R-1 Single Family Residential and is used for Single Family Residential. Frontage: 104.01' on Walton Drive Access: Site plan identified access via Walton Drive. Topography & Vegetation: Relatively flat with some vegetation and several trees. Flood Plain: Not within a floodplain. VARIANCE INFORMATION Background: The applicant would like to construct 2-vehicle carport 27.5' in width on the side of his house, thus the applicant is requesting a 4.5' variance to the side setback. ANALYSIS Special Conditions: The applicant states: "The request is made due to the location of mature live oak trees located along the O:\group\deve_ser\stfipt\zngstfrpt\honda.doc • C r~ inside and at the end of the existing driveway and parking area." Hardships: The applicant states: "Due to the location of the trees, the carport and driveway cannot be moved without removal or possible damage to the trees." Alternatives: The Board may grant a lesser variance. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends denial for this variance request. The applicant states that the trees on his property are a hardship that restricts the construction of a 2- vehicle carport. While the trees along the driveway are a constraint, they are not perceived to be a hardship for the carport. In staff's opinion, it is more of a hardship for the applicant to relocate the driveway that is not necessary for the construction of the carport; therefore, it is staffs opinion that this would be aself-inflicted hardship. In addition, the City of College Station does not consider the ash tree to be a specimen tree and therefore does not award development projects landscaping points for those trees. Additionally, it is the opinion of staff that the variance is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant, nor do extraordinary or special conditions affect the subject property such that a strict application of City codes and/or ordinances deprives an applicant reasonable use of his or her property. SPECIAL INFORMATION Ordinance Intent: Building setback requirements usually allow for some degree of control over population density, access to light and air, and fire protection. These standards are typically justified on the basis of the protection of property values. The Board must determine if the intent of the ordinance is met by the request and should ensure that the request is reasonable based on the special conditions and hardships. Number of Property Owners Notified: 19 Responses Received: 4 inquiry phone calls and 2 letters of support O:\group\deve_ser\stfrpt\zngstfrpt\honda.doc • ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Map 2. Aerial Map 3. Application 4. Site Plan 5. Letters of Support • • O:\gmup\deve_ser\stfrpt\zngstfrpt\honda.doc ~ ~`` p ~ ~ p ~ p ao ~` Cn w ~~ v ~ W W c V ~,• CN7~ .ra 'b, m , NA ~ ao~ N 00 `y ~ J ~ A ~ ~ ~ ~ O -yi Y` N V ~'yy (C 't+r N ~p qA` ~~ w p ' V r ~` ~ ~ ~ y N .. a p ~y fi!~ ~ ~9° .~ ~ C71 `l_ ~" J o~ ~~ ~ p p t0 ~~ ~^\ V p r ... ~ ~ D p ~ ~ 0 ~ ~~ ~o. 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N eio ~~ FOR OFFICE USE ONLY CASE NO.a1 ~'- ~ LJ~--f • DATE SUBMITTED: 1 ~ l ' w l CITY OF ~OI.I.EGB ST'ATTON A4rnrri~+rf~.Ch~,rlopatewrSetwl~ra 1j~ Y `~-, ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION ~,` .^3~ MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: / Filing Fee of $150.00. tom-Application completed in full. Additional materials may be required of the applicant such as site plans, elevation drawings, sign details and floor plans. The Zoning Official shall inform the applicant of any extra materials required. Date of Preapplication Conference: APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary Contact for the Project): Name pV Street Address / ~®~5 ~ ~--1--1'0-~ 4~ ~-: ~+/ City t~o /~~ ~ ,~w~~?~n- State ~~ zip Code "7 ~ g `~ ~ E-Mail Address ~ I Sao ~ e p X , y~ e.`f ' Phone Number ~~~~ S ? ~~~ 73i' ( Fax Number ~~~,~ ~~ }-D(~ZS • PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION: -.~ (~ Name /,'-eS ~~- ~- ~ Sri 5TH G- So~~ Street Address 12~ ~5 ~~-~'oo~ (~ r~ Jam- City ep State - ~ Zip Code '-77~y ~ E-Mail Address-e.5 co Phone Number (~79) 7(0~-(- ?31( Fax Number 9 ~1 _ LOCATION OF PROPERTY: /n~ Address ~ 2 t~ ~ ~a- ~ 'f{p ~ ,J ~ I ~I~'e. Lot ~ Block ~ 5 Subdivision ~ ~~/' ~ Ln ~'w ~ Description if there is no Lot, Block and Subdivision r° ~/ /LS ~-fc.~S I Action Requested: (Circle One) Setback Variance Appeal of Zoning Official's Interpretation Parking Variance Special Exception Sign Variance Other Current Zoning of Subject Property: Applicable Ordinance Section: • -~'~ ~ ~. (:~X. ~ -d~z.S- 6113103 Page 1 of 6 ~~ GENERAL VARIANCE REQUEST •The following specific variation from the ordinance is 1r_eque Ist-ed: J __ R ~ 4.~,ueS-~ T'~'~~.~' ~ I ~p 3~~ fJac ~c ~ ~ (~-~ ~ lam; ~i h'~' S ~ ~e / llor~~- we5~ s~~e~ ~.P fem. GI 1IC-e- h `~'c~ c~ ~~2-~ ~~ "{ i~ ~ C' o h.S~~/c-~'~'o [ti __es ~ w C'ri1 Q or'~ This variance is necessary due to the following special conditions: Special Condition Definition: To justify a variance, the difficulty must be due to unique circumstances involving the particular property. The unique circumstances must be related to a physical characteristic of the property itself, not to the owner's personal situation. This is because regardless of ownership, the variance will run with the land. Example: A creek bisecting a lot, a smaller buildable area than is seen on surrounding lots, specimen trees. Note: A cul-de-sac is a standard street layout in College Station. The shape of standard cul-de-sac lots are generally not special conditions. ,~ ~ '1Mw-~~r~ ~ ~ v,~ oak ~c-~eeS ~oc~+-e-a G-~~~ -~'~~ ,~~, 5,~.e ~-cL d ~-~ u w. L n~ k ~`rq w~ec~ The unnecessary hardship (s) involved by meeting the provisions of the ordinance other than financial hardship is/are: Hardship Definition: The inability to make reasonable use of the property in accord with the literal requirements of the law. The hardship must be a direct result of the special condition. Example: A hardship of a creek bisecting a lot could be the reduction of the buildable area on the lot, when • compared to neighboring properties. ~ ~~ ~~ ~,1 ~ oLv~'~ ~ ovt ~ -~2 --~ ~ -~r~ s, `~ Cu~~o~-~ c~w~ dr~y~. W"Ull CuV-no-~ ~ hloy-~~ ~~-~h~r-E- ~fMov'u..' d r P X54 i ~ ~ ~ c~ vin. a~ci ~ -~~o -~l-. t "tom-ems The following alternatives to the requested variance are possible: This variance will not be contrary to the public interest by virtue of the following facts: ~i ~~ i r\yG~'h.~e.~ e~.~~S ~~o -~~ rty;-{,`I;~~,`s.,.. ~,-4-- cc~. e~~+~ l~e-~-~~brl~oe ~, r ~Ct~-~ ~ ~~C.v~S-~~ M~,I P ropo ~-~ l~ ~ i -~h -+'~2 c~-~1~-~~ r~-er2rl. ~p or- ~v~-d.. 1 Ir`. a y~ ~"~c-e. - ~-c.-~ c~F~~~o vim.-( ~ro,M -i~1..2 L'ol ~e-ri~ ~~/! s ,(~'", t~ /`-. The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts sfated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true, correct and complete. ~cvh,efJ ~ D~ Si urea d Title Date 6113/03 Page 2 of 6 ~~ ,~O~~P~o;~~P\~~~~\~~, 1NALTON DRIVE ~ 0~0~ ~~1 GJ ~P ~ O ( 60' ROW, 37.7' 86 ) GO PG '~~' ?O O' ~~ P~~ ~ O ~ ~'~O~' ~ '~ 104 19 ' S ¢5'36'¢ 1 " E '` '~ conic. ' •' ~` ~ APRON • 0 • f 0 '~~ ~ ^j\Q \Q, ' 5 4.6 2' . ~ ~•. ~ ~ 55. 45'36'41 " E ~• . _. ~, cRAVe~ N :.• g ORNE ~ + ;~ 71~~1 G~QG n ` 4~.~ ~ ~ : . '7,5 40' BL --~ - - - - - _-1 41.1 - - •8.2'~ ~0 14.1 a, L ._ - ~ 1 I 1 I 21.5 r' r' 13.5 13.7 ~. ( 120$ i i ~ I 41 I ~ 1p I~ ~ `~ I N 1-FAMILY m l (~ Q 4 ~~ ~ } 1-STORY N Q~ ~ O ~ ~ WOOD SIDED } 1 .7 ~ "~ .O ~~ ~ ors ~, ~sd i 3.0 24.0 I ,~ -~.~ ~ ~~ ~ s '-~ r- - - - 13.3 I I ~ } .. ~ I ~ N } O [~ ~ .. , , .... - 1 s.9 ~ lh~ ~ ~ '. 13.9 --~ ^ 1 ,~d wog} ,L1 ~- } i ~'`,~ ~ ~ ~ N ~ ~ C) ~ I ~°r ~.. Q h N ,~ 4~ G~ ~ ~~d^1,~ ~ UNK m t0 5.0 O I ~ . \ ~ ,,1 Y } ,~ I o ~~'-oZ ~ 1 • .2b,.9 ,~4~' ~- a1r"~~" ~~' ~ .= CONC. ..'~ x J y SLAB • I ~ ~` ,,y ~ Q~ ri 8.3 • R •, ~,,~ •. •~ ~ ~C3~""~`r..fv` ~`C3,c~ V/ '^ .9 t 2.0 6. J ~~ ~ yob ~; . Q~~~ ~ oo ~ F a s. _ ~;~~~. • G '~. pyf ~_ ~ dr' ____--~ °'x`____:104.01 ' N 48'0.3'46" ~ 12' ALLEY .•,,~ - 10' Bl 1 w November 5, 2005 Boazd Members Zoning Boazd of Adjustment City of College Station College Station, Texas Re: Set-back vaziance request 1208 Walton Drive Members of the Boazd: As the adjacent property to the above property I am writing this letter supporting the approval of Mr. Watson's side set-back variance request. Mr. Watson has discussed this issue with me and his reasoning for the request is justified. As an owner in the neighborhood, I support efforts to further revitalize the homes in the azea. • Sincerely, ~hael Beckendorf Beckendorf Investments College Hills Estates • Homeowner's Association President November 3, 2005 Jennifer Fredericks 1006 F'uryeaz Drive 696-1909 jenn@bccyber.com Dear Tres, Vice President *Wesley Newman 306 Francis Drive wlnewman~verizon.net Secretary George Waller 1015 Walton Drive 693-9688 waller®tca.net Treasurer *Quint Foster 1007 Walton Drive 485-0224 rsfoster®hotmail.com rectors rthea Robinson 103 Walton Drive 693-5059 mickthea@bccyber. George Huebner 1010 Walton Drive 696-5475 com *Tres Watson 1208 Walton Drive 764-7311 jgwatson~ox-infiernetcom *Architectural Committee Commit#ees Social/Events Bogda Kobiela 764-2804 The College Hills Estates Architectural Review Committee has approved the proposed carport site plan for your residence at 1208 Walton Drive. Although the proposal of extending the carport to within three feet of the side of the property is less than our deed restrictions allow, we feel that be- cause of the size of the lot adjoining you and the distance from the next house that your proposal is reasonable. We will grant cone-time exception to the side set back requirements. Please let me know if you need any further assistance. Sincerely, Je fer Fredericks President, College Hills HOA Governmental Affairs Kazen Belter savethomaspark®yahoo.com Historical George Waller and Quint Foster -see above • • ~T~ CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning & Development Services 1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone 979.764.3570 /Fax 979.764.3496 MEMORANDUM TO: Zoning Board of Adjustments FROM: Lance Simms, Asst. Director of Planning & Development Services SUBJECT: Appeal of the Administrator's Written Interpretation concerning permitted uses in the C-1 General Commercial zoning district DATE: November 28, 2005 • The Administrator issued a Written Interpretation stating that the use proposed by the applicant is not permitted in the C-1 General Commercial zoning district. Please see the attached letter of Written Interpretation issued on November 3, 2005 for background information and for the Administrator's final determination. The Written Interpretation has been appealed by the applicant, Mr. Clint Schroff, CCIM, Senior Property Manager for Clarke & Wyndham, Inc. The proposed use includes primarily fabrication, storage of scientific instruments for maintenance and calibration, pallet storage, training. This use also requires the installation of an 8-foot roll up door and loading zone on the property. The Administrator does not believe that the use is consistent with the intent of the C- 1 General Commercial zoning district. Section 5.3 of the Unified Development Ordinance states the following as the purpose of the C-1 General Commercial zoning district: "This District is designed to provide locations for general commercial purposes, that is, retail sales and service uses that function to serve the entire community and its visitors." It is the Administrator's opinion that the proposed use would be more compatible with the R&D Research and Development zoning district, the M-1 Light Industrial zoning district, or possibly the C-2 Commercial Industrial zoning district, all of which permit similar uses. It is important to note that the Administrator's interpretation does not apply to any particular property, but to the C-1 General Commercial zoning district in general. • Any decision by the Zoning Board of Adjustments will apply to all C-1 General Commercial property within the City of College Station. • Attachments Application Letter of Written Interpretation Use Table for C-1, R&D, M-1 and C-2 • • FOR OFFICE USE ONLY CASE N0.:~5 - wl~ DATE SUBMITTEne ~ ~ ~ rI I ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION15 MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Filing Fee of $150.00. Application completed in full. Additional materials may be required of the applicant such as site plans, elevation drawings, sign details and floor plans. The Zoning Official shall inform the applicant of any extra materials required. Date of Preapplication Conference: APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary Contact for the Project): Name ~'L/NYS~.ti.r,..,~C ~ ..~.._ ~_ n_ Street Address 3~8 $ g ~ ~' ~-~- ~~ ,~--.., - '!~'t ~ City _ ~~ fT/t1C. State ~_ Zip Code 7 7 ~ ~ E-Mail Address _C/t /1-`'t~c~ Phone Number g7Q-~ ~~G ~f 3~ 5/ ~`{'~k~ ~~y~'p ~~'~-' ~'e',~' Fax Number 97 ~Y 6 "(Y6 (~' ~OPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION: Name ~ S`>~ l • lG.r'~C tiol,~a~- c, et,~ Street Address _ 6Q ~ S ~ S .~T'~ 1'r"~o d City ~C~ State ~_, Zip Code _ `77 2 E-Mail Address L/~z-~-~t~W-~~ Phone Number ~~ g &' y6"~{3 ~ Sl ~~' C~ Fax Number 9'19~~~"l~ LOCATION OF PROPE Address -T~ /~/{ /„~ ~,. Lot ~_ Block ~ `-'~-- ~- Iwc,~S 1 Subdivision ~~ ,~(~ S Description if there is no Lot, Block and Subdivision Action Requested: (Circle One) Setback Variance ~' nnn~l „f 7..-.e.-...,wee _, .. Parking Variance Sign Variance Current Zoning of Subject Property: Applicable Ordinance Section: Special Exception Other .l - 6113/03 Page 1 of 6 GENERAL VARIANCE REQUEST ~he following specific variation from the ordinance is requested: Il.r Q...r_ v.nLLo~ ~ •N/O ~!~ ~A9~~<<~M~/'~~' W pV, ~/(~7A~/'~ This variance is necessary due to the following special conditions: Special Condition Definition: To justify a variance, the difficulty must be due to unique circumstances involving the particular property. The unique circumstances must be related to a physical characteristic of the property itself, not to the owner's personal situation. This is because regardless of ownership, the variance will run with the land. Example: A creek bisecting a lot, a smaller buildable area than is seen on surrounding lots, specimen trees. Note: A cul-de-sac is a standard street layout in College Station. The shape of standard cul-de-sac lots are generally not special conditions. The unnecessary hardship (s) involved by meeting the provisions of the ordinance other than financial hardship is/are: Hardship Definition: The inability to make reasonable use of the property in accord with the literal requirements of the law. The hardship must be a direct result of the special condition. Example: A hardship of a creek bisecting a lot could be the reduction of the buildable area on the lot, when • compared to neighboring properties. The following alternatives to the requested variance are possible: This variance will not be contrary to the public interest by virtue of the following facts: The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true, correct and complete. J ~~-, ~ rvvlf~~ ~lVoaenti , ~~s~ Signat re an a ~~ ~ r ' Date 6/13/03 Page 2 of 6 "41~t - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT CITY OF COLLEGE STATION • 1101 TEXAS AVENUE COLLEGE STATION, TX 77840 (:tTY rah ~C)Ll.FitsE S't'nmtort (979) 764-3570 (978) 764-3496 FAX AGn*i~gnl7~nrr+ap,xnri~rxync VWVW.CSTX.GOV ADDRESS/LOCATION: / ~3 /T~`+-utL~--- ~~ ~ !/t/B~~ S7~ e C • ELECTRICIAN: C S4 ~ ~ ~~ PLUMBER: ~//~ HVAC: ~ GOOD CENTS tResidential only): CLASS OF WORK CONTRACTOR ADDRESS: ~ ~©o ~ • ~ ( ~' lG~ ~ryCN ~ ~ 7~Z" LOT BLOCK SUBDIVISION SEC/PH BUSINESS/OWNER NAME: C~l•,ARtY-C _~G~uS/ND~~~ /j~J I~,~MTPHONE: ~ .3 ~I CONTRACTOR/HOMEOWNER: C(~.r CC ~ a u tPG PHONE: ~~ ~'~ CG'`~'62~ DESCRIPTION OF WORK: ACCESSORY/STORAGE LOCATION RE-ROOF ADDITION MOVING SHELL ONLY DEMOLITION (Asbestos Survey) NEW CONSTRUCTION * SLAB ONLY DUPLEX (Landscape Plans REMODEURENOVATION* SWIMMING POOL Required) I "j'w o e lead 'URE USE: nQ~G '~0` 4 4 p 66oti b t ~ erl ~r(` ~c P Ul~.<<~~ ~. ~j ~r~+otJ~t 1 ~oNC ce.~ e lNa Se G~-c~ N S IXb~ i'i~0~ / HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION/ARCHITECTUAL OR DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE APPROVAL: TEXAS ACCESSIBILITY~TANDARD (T`) PROJECT REGISTRATION# EABPRJ VALUATION: $ ~ i Goo TOTAL AREA: -/_~ HEATED AREA: (Cost o abor and Materials) PUBLIC SEWER SEPTIC/TREATMENT SYSTEM SEWER TAP: SIZE WATER TAP: SIZE OTHER TAP: NUMBER OF BEDROOMS: NUMBER OF BATHROOMS: INTERIOR WALL TYPE: EXTERIOR WALL TYPE: FOUNDATION TYPE: Fa p OMy DATE: APPLICATION # TEMP POLE # AILt TEMP POLE ROOF TYPE: GARAGE TYPE: SINGLE ~ DOUBLE ~ TRIPLE a ATTACHED ~ DETACHED ~~ CARPORT SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: *If proposed work involves new com rcia construction or facade improvements/renovations to an existing commercial property, building elevations are required. Official Use Only Plans Examiner Zoning Official Comments: YES or NO Project Room 110V 30A To Exlstinp Outlets To Thk+ Room Project I Project Room Room 110V 30A To ~ 110V 30A To Existing Outlets To Existing Outlets To This Room Thls Room Project • Room 110V 30A To Existing Outlets To This Room Supply Un Room 110V 30A To Exisdng Outlets To This Room • Project Room 110V SOA To Existing Outlets To This Room • 110V 30A To Existing Outlets Below Mezzanine 22ov eoA s 1 Oud ADD 200A 220V SOA 1 1 Outl 110V 30A To Existing Outlets On Mezzanine Racked Pallet Storage Open Fabrication Area Y'e- v 1~r ~~d ~ ~~~ ~~;'1~~~, ~ , S~ r p(~ 5, EXHIBIT 1C: BUILDING 903 ELECTRICAL MODIFICATIONS 110V 30A To Add 4 Outlets Distributed Racket B~a1ll Court O7 }~~ W ~v ay Y ego Wood Shop ~-~ e rus ~~., ~'. u~. ~ Q.r- ,~ e~ ~,.'~ IVo. oS'36a~ a (~ ~ I n ~,/,~ NN. ~ , ~v, ~/ l ~ rnj~'~1'r I ~ ~~k~~~a OCean ~'~ ~<<.~~ No L~,~e~ -f'-x ~ f 2=~e,A~ tee . Zs REMOVE 3 PARM SPACES IN FRC OF DOOR AND M AS LOADING ZC noarnwesTWAU ADD: 8 FT ROLL-UP STEEL DOOR • 24 EXHIBIT 1 B: BUILDING 903 MODIFICATIONS ~ ~Kp1~,ZT3~0A1 ~~ CITY OF COLLEGE STATION • ~rr..,,~,_ Planning C4' Dtvelopment Servicsr 3 November 2005 Clint Schroff Clark & Wyndham, Inc. - 3608 East 29`h Street, Suite 100 Bryan, Texas 77802 RE: Written Interpretation for 903 Harvey Road, College Station, TX. Dear Mr. Schroff: This letter is in response to your request for a written interpretation concerning appropriate uses for C-1 zoning districts, specifically as it relates to the proposed use of the lease space at 903 Harvey Road. • Backeround On 6 October 2005, the City received a building permit application and supporting documentation for remodeling work at 903 Harvey Road. The information submitted with the building permit application indicated proposed uses such as an "open fabrication area" and "racked pallet storage". There were also notes on the building plans indicating that an 8 foot roll up door will be installed at the rear of the lease space along with the installation of a "loading zone" in an area where three parking spaces are currently located. On 13 October 2005, Brad Julson, Supervisor of Technical Support for the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program, submitted a letter to the City concerning the proposed use of the lease space at 903 Harvey Road. Mr. Julson's letter stated that the lease space will be used to "store scientific instruments for maintenance and calibration..." in addition to training staff and students. On 17 October 2005, City staff toured the facilities at the existing Ocean Drilling Program in Research Park and viewed sample equipment. Staff was informed that the equipment would be trucked from the Research Park location to 903 Harvey Road for calibration, testing, and storage. • P.O. BOX 9960.1101 TEXAS AVENUE COLLEGE STATION • TEXAS •77842 979.764.3570 W1NW.CSti(.QOV • Written Interpretation - Pg. 2 Determination The zoning district for the subject property is C-1 (General Commercial). Based on the aforementioned information, staff contends that the proposed use of the space at 903 Harvey Road is not a compatible use with a C-1 zoning district. According to Section 5.3 of the Unified Development Ordinance, the C-1 zoning district is designed to provide locations for retail sales and services that function to serve the entire community. It is our opinion that this use would be more compatible with the R&D (Research and Development) zoning district, the M-1 (Light Industrial) zoning district, or possibly the C-2 (Commercial Industrial) zoning district. When evaluating issues related to the proper use of zoning districts, one must consider the nature of the proposed use of the property, the existing use of neighborhood properties and the possibility that a nuisance will be created by the proposed use. One must also consider the primary or principal use of the space or building. While we understand that there are other uses associated with the primary use in this case, such as office and educational uses, the information submitted for review indicates the primary use will be the storage, maintenance, and calibration of scientific equipment. Furthermore, the proposed use does not appear to be a service that functions to serve the entire community. Finally, it is important to note that the lease space at 903 Harvey Road is immediately adjacent to existing residential property that may potentially be impacted by the proposed use on said property. • This interpretation maybe appealed to the Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA). The next available ZBA meeting date is 6 December 2005. The submittal deadline for the December meeting is 7 November 2005. We trust this information is useful. Please contact me at 979.764.3570 should you have any questions. Sincerely, Jo D , AICP D rector of Planning and Development Services • ~TEGRATED CEAN DRILLING PROGRAM 101 ALLUNCE • October 13, 2005 Lance Simms City of College Station Asst Development Coordinator The Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) is an international research program that explores the history and structure of the earth as recorded in seafloor sediments and rocks. Joint Oceanographic Institutions, Incorporated (JOI) and its partners, the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University (LDEO) and Texas A&M University (TAMU), have been selected by National Science Foundation (NSF) to be the tODP United States Implementing Organization (IODP-USIO) for the U.S. riserless vessel and related activities. These three partners comprise the JOI Alliance. JOI, the USIO Systems Integration Contractor, is responsible to NSF and IODP Management International (IODP-MI) for the overall program leadership, technical, operational, and financial management, and delivery of services. USIO Science Services, Texas A&M University is responsible for providing a full array of science services, ranging from vessel and drilling operations to ship- and shore-based science laboratories, core repositories, and publication. IODP, which receives funding through the US government agency, National Science Foundation, has applied to lease the 903 Harvey property for a short term 2 year lease. During this time, we will store scientific instruments for maintenance and calibration, for documenting and training staff and students. In addition, the staff and students will order and purchase additional instruments and supplies for use on the future vessel. They will train on the installation, operation, and maintenance of the instrument as they develop software and methods. This vocational and educational aspect of the program is crucial to the overall goals of the IODP. We look forward to using this property over the next 2 years to meet the long term goals of IODP. Sincerely, Brad Julson Supervisor of Technical Support Integrated Ocean Drilling Program Texas A&M University • Integrated Ocean Drilling Program/JOI Alliance Texas A8~M University, 1000 Discovery Drive, of ege Stagon TX 77845-9547 U A Tel: (979) 845-3602; Fax: (979) 845-0876; Web Site: www.oceandrilling.org • UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE FACT SHEET C-1 General Commercial This district Is designed to provide locations for general commercial purposes, that Is, retail sales and service uses that function to serve the entire community and Its visitors. Pe rmitted: • Extended Care Facility /Convalescent /Nursing Home • Educational Facility; Indoor Instruction • Educational Facility, Outdoor Instruction • Educational Facility, PHmary & Secondary • Educational Facility, Tutoring • Educational Facility, Vocational /Trade • Government Facilities • Health Care, Hospital • Health Care, Medical Clinic • Parks Places of Worship • Animal Care Facility -Indoor • Art Studio /Gallery • Conference /Convention Center • Country Club • Day Care, Commercial • Drive-in / thru Window • Dry Cleaners and Laundry • Fraternal Lodge • Funeral Homes • Health Club /Sports Facility, Indoor • Health Club /Sports Facility, Outdoor • Hotels • Offices • Parking as a Primary Use • Personal Service Shop • Printing /Copy Shop • Radio / TV station /studios • Restaurants • Retail Sales -Single Tenant over 50,000 SF • Shooting Range, Indoor • Theater • Storage, Self Service • Wireless Telecommunication Facilities -Unregulated P • ermitted with S:teciflc Use Standards• Fuel Sales • Golf Course or Driving Range • Car Wash • Commercial Garden/Greenhouse/Landscape Maintenance • Commercial Amusements • Retail Sales and Service • Sexually Oriented Business • Vehicular Sales, Rental, Repair and Service • UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE FACT SHEET R&D Research & Development This district is designed for administrative and professional offices, and research and development oriented light industrial uses meeting the standards and pertormance criteria established in this section. These uses could be compatible with low intensity uses and all residential uses, thereby maintaining the character and integrity of neighborhoods. This district should be carefully located in areas where there fs sufficient access to arterial level thoroughfares. The following supplemental standards shall apply to this district: 1. Performance Criteria for All Uses a. Impervious Surface: Impervious surface is limited to 70 percent. b. Floor Area Ratio (FAR): The maximum FAR in this district shall not exceed 50 percent. c. Building Materials: All main buildings shall have not less than 90 percent of the total exterior walls, excluding doors, windows and window walls, constructed or faced with brick, stone, masonry, stucco or precast concrete panels. d. Signs: Any detached or freestanding signage shall meet the criteria for low-profile signs established in Section 7.4, Signs. Materials shall match building facade materials. • e. Other District Regulations:'Uses should be designed to provide adequate access and Internal circulation such that travel through residentially-zoned or developed areas is precluded. All processes are to be conducted inside buildings and there shall be no outside storage or business activity. Any business operations occurring during the hours between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. must meet all the performance criteria established in this section, as well as limit vehicular access into the site through a designated access point that mitigates any adverse impacts of the traffic on surrounding .residential areas. 2. .Additional Standards a. This section may be applied to any conditional use proposed in this district when either the Administrator or Development Engineer believe that the existing performance standards contained in this UDO are insufficient to address the proposed use because of its technology or processes and thus, will not effectively protect adjacent existing or future land uses. One or both shall so advise the Planning and Zoning Commission in writing. In such cases, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold a hearing to determine whether a professional investigation or analysis should be pertormed to identify and establish additional reasonable standards. If so determined, based on the information presented at the hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission will Identify the areas to be investigated and analyzed and will direct the staff to conduct the appropHate research necessary to develop standards for successful management of the new project. Any and alt costs incurred by the City to develop additional standards shall be charged to the applicant and included as an addition to the cost of either the building permit fee or zoning application fee. • ,.- UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE PACT SHEET M-1 Light Industrial This district Is provided for offices, research and development activities and high technological, Tight manufacturing, non-polluting industries that are self-contained. It is further Intended that the Light Industrial District may be compatible with adjacent uses in any other district, depending upon the character of the operation and the conditions imposed. Pe • rmitted Uses: Educational Facility, Vocational /Trade • Government Facilities • Parks • Places of Worship • Offices • Radio / TV Station /studios • Wholesales /Service • Industrial, Light • Scientific Testing /Research Laboratory • Storage, Outdoor -Equipment or Materials • Warehousing /Distribution • • Pe Wireless Telecommunication Facilities-Unregulated rmitted with S~eciflc Use St d d • an ar s: Sexually Oriented Business • Utility • Wireless Telecommunication Facilities-Intermediate Permitted with a Conditional Use Permit: • Wireless Telecommunication Facilities-Major • • UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE FACT SHEET C-2 Commercial-Industrial This district Is designed to provide a location for outlets offering good and services to a limited segment of the general public. The uses Included primarily serve other commercial and industrial enterprises. Pe • rmitted Uses: Extended Care Facility /Convalescent /Nursing Home • Educational Facility, Indoor Instruction • Educational Facility, Outdoor Instruction • Educational Facility, PNmary & Secondary • Educational Facility, 'tutoring • Educational Facility, Vocational /Trade • Government Facilities • Health Care, Hospital • Health Care, Medical Clinic • Parks • Places of Worship • Animal Care Facility -Indoor • Animal Care Facility -Outdoor • Conference /Convention Center • Country Club • Dry Cleaners and Laundry • • Fraternal Lodge • Funeral Homes • Offices • Parking as a Primary Use • Printing /Copy Shop • Radio / TV station /studios • Shooting Range, Indoor • Storage, Self Service • Buik Storage Tanks /Cold Storage Plant • Industrial, Light • Scientific Testing /Research Laboratory • Storage, Outdoor -Equipment or Materials • Warehousing /Distribution • Wireless Telecommunication Facilities -Unregulated Permitted with Snaciflc Use ~tendards~ • Commercial Garden/Greenhouse/Landscape Maintenance • Commercial Amusements • Golf Course or Driving Range • Retail Sales and Service • Sexually Oriented Business • Wholesales /Services • Vehicle Sales, Rental, Repair and Service • Recycling Facility -Large • Utiilty • Wireless Telecommunication Facilities -Intermediate STAFF REPORT • Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer Report Date: November 17, 2005 Email: Iboyer@cstx.gov Meeting Date: December 6, 2005 APPLICANT: Natalie Ruiz, IPS Group REQUEST: Parking variance LOCATION: 1351 Earl Rudder Freeway South PURPOSE: To reduce the number of required parking spaces for the Varsity Ford Auto Dealership by 77 spaces General Information Status of Applicant: Land Planner and agent for the owner Property Owner: Anthony Majors Ordinance Section: UDO Article 7, Section 2.H, Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required Physical Characteristics Zoning/Land Use: Subject Property: The subject property is zoned C-2 and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan indicates this area as Retail Regional Adjacent Property: • North: C-1 and C-2 East: C-2 and R-1 South: C-1 and C-2 Frontage: Approximately 635 feet on Earl Rudder Freeway South Access: One entrance on Earl Rudder Freeway South Topography & Vegetation: This site slopes roughly 4% to the northeast from an elevation 286 feet to an elevation of 258 feet at the rear of the property along the limits of the floodplain. The site is fully developed as an auto retailer, and vegetation is limited. Floodplain: Approximately 1.5 acres at the northeast end of the property lies in the Carter Creek floodplain. Variance Information Background: This property was annexed in 1958 and subsequently zoned R-1. In 1989, the property was rezoned in 1989 to C-2. The property was platted in 1993, and 10 acres was developed as the Varsity Ford Dealership in 1994. This development included 29,450 square feet of service area • and body shop, which requires parking at a ratio of 1 space per 100 square feet of building area. The total parking required at this time was 348 spaces, and 396 O:\group\deve_sec'~stfipt\zngstfrptWonda.doc spaces were provided at the time of development. The • property was replatted in 2003 into its current configuration. In 1998, Varsity Ford sought to expand its service area body shop by 7,380 square feet. This expansion resulted in the loss of 98 required spaces on the lot, and an additional 74 that were accommodated in a satellite parking lot on the property to the north. Overall the required parking for the site became 422 spaces. With the development of the satellite parking, the total number of spaces provided was 496. The satellite parking lot contains a total of 151 spaces. This variance request is being sought by the owner in order to sell the adjacent property on which the satellite parking lot is located. The applicant maintains that the required parking ratio is excessive. The 1 space per 100 square feet ratio was set by the Planning and Zoning Commission in 1984 for the development of Allen Honda. This ratio was included in the Unified Development Ordinance, adopted in 2003. Staff agrees that the parking is excessive. Of the 10 acres of the property located out of the fioodplain, nearly 100% of the area is impervious cover. A retail or office building of • the same size would result in only 118 required parking spaces, rather than 294. A survey was completed of 37 of cities by both the City and the applicant, finding that College Station requirements result in the highest number of spaces required for body shops and automobile service areas (see attached). Additionally, the only uses in the City with parking requirements equal or greater than an automobile service area are restaurants and nightclubs. In the coming months, as part of next year's annual UDO review, staff will be recommending a change to the required parking spaces for automobile service shops. The effective parking ratio, should the variance be granted, would be 1 space per 127 square feet of building area. For comparison purposes, the City of Grapevine and the City of Georgetown are the only cities with a parking ratio that this variance would not meet. During recent site visits, staff has noted that the parking lot has never been fully utilized. Approximately 30 to 50 percent of the parking remains vacant in the rear parking areas. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of this request. • O:\group\deve_ser~stfrpt\zngstfrpt\t-onda.doc Special Conditions: 1.3 acres of the property remains undeveloped, but lies in the Carter Creek floodplain. Additional development on • this site would further impact this floodplain. Hardships: The City's requirement for the number of parking spaces creates difficultly for auto dealerships with service shops to develop. In this instance, the number of spaces required to be dedicated to the body shop is over 85 percent of the required parking, leaving only 54 spaces for customer and employee parking, as well as new and used car sales. Alternatives: In addition to an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, the site could be further developed for parking. However, this parking would require additional fill of the floodplain. Special Information Ordinance Intent: The purpose of the off-street parking standards is to establish the guidelines for off-street parking spaces consistent with the proposed land use to: 1. Eliminate the occurrence of non-resident on-street parking in adjoining neighborhoods; 2. Avoid the traffic congestion and public safety hazards caused by a failure to provide such parking spaces; and 3. Expedite the movement of traffic on public • thoroughfares in a safe manner, thus increasing the carrying capacity of the streets and reducing the amount of land required for streets, thereby lowering the cost to both the property owner and the City. Similar Requests: There have been several instances of variances requested from the minimum parking requirements, but none have been for auto dealerships. The majority of these requests were heard prior to 1990, and a majority were approved. For reference, only two other dealerships are located in the City. Douglass Nissan has 6,340 square feet of service area, and Allen Honda has 4,965 square feet. Owners Notified: 5 Responses: None at the time of the staff report Attachments 1. Location Map 2. Aerial Map 3. Application 4. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes 5. Parking Ratios of cities surveyed by applicant • 6. Parking Ratios of cities surveyed by City staff 0:\group\deve_ser\stfrpt\zngstfipt\honda.doc ~. 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Additional materials may be required of the applicant such as site plans, elevation drawings, sign details and floor plans. The Zoning Official shall inform the applicant of any extra materials required. Date of Preapplication Conference: APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary Contact for the Project): Name Natalie Thomas Ruiz Principal IPS Group -Planning Solutions Street Address 511 University Drive East. Suite 211 City College Station State Texas Zip Code 77840 E-Mail Address NatalieCdtipsgroup.us Phone Number (979) 846-9259 Fax Number 1979) 846-9259 ~OPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION: Name Anthony Maiors~(% Phil Kirk) Street Address 1351 Highway 6 East Bypass City College Station State Texas Zip Code 77840 E-Mail Address Phone Number (979) 694-2022 Fax Number (979) 693-1744 LOCATION OF PROPERTY: Address 1351 . ~C ~ u ~r Lot 1 R Block 1 Subdivision High Ridge Subdivision Description if there is no Lot, Block and Subdivision Action Requested: (Circle One) Setba • ariance Appeal of Zoning Official's Interpretation arking Variance Special Exception Sign Variance Other Current Zoning of Subject Property: C-1 General Commercial Applicable Ordinance Section: Unified Development Ordinance Section 7 2 H Number of Off-Street Parking maces Required i GENERAL VARIANCE REQUEST ~e following specific variation from the ordinance is requested: A parking variance request of aparoximately 77 spaces The dealership currently has 496 narking spaces 422 spaces are required by ordinance. In order to eliminate the existing satellite parking lot of 151 spaces we are requesting a variance of 77 spaces which would result in a total of 345 spaces required and provided This variance is necessary due to the following special conditions: Special Condition definition: To justify a variance, the difficulty must be due to unique circumstances involving the particular property. The unique circumstances must be related to a physical characteristic of the property itself, not to the owner's personal situation. This is because regardless of ownership, the variance will run with the land. Example: A creek bisecting a lot, a smaller buildable area than is seen on sun'ounding lots, specimen trees. Note: A cul-de-sac is a standard street layout in College Station. The shape of standard cul-de-sac lots are generally not special conditions. The owner of Varsity Ford also owns the property to the north and is currently negotiating a sale to a large retail user. There is an existing satellite parking lot located on the adjacent property that was built in 1999 with an expansion of the body shop/service area. If additional narking is added to the site it must be constructed The unnecessary hardship (s) involved by meeting the provisions of the ordinance other than financial hardship is/are: Hardship Definition: The inability to make reasonable use of the property in accord with the literal requirements of the law. The hardship must be a direct result of the special condition. Example: A hardship of a creek bisecting a lot could be the reduction of the buildable area on the lot, when compared to neighboring properties. Additional parking added to the site will not resolve the overall problem with the UDO narking requirements for motor. vehicle service areas. The number of parking spaces required for the service area alone is 368 spaces out of the 422 required. If 368 spaces are needed for this land use that leaves only 54 parking spaces for employee parking. customer parking new car sales and pre-owned car sales The parking requirement of 1/100 square feet of service area is much too high for this dealership The following alternatives to the requested variance are possible: Amend the Citv of College Station's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to lower the parking requirements possibilities of adding more parking along the rear of the proaertv However the construction would require filling a portion of the Carter Creek floodplain area which is shown to be preserved on the City's Greenways This variance will not be contrary to the public interest by virtue of the following facts: There is more than adequate parking on the site. During peak operating times, more than 30°x6 of the parking lot is vacant. In order to make the parking lot look full from the Highway 6 Frontage Road, each are-owned car for sale is parked in two parking spaces. The app 'ant has prepared this application and certfies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached heret t-t~-cen~ect and comnlefe. ` •l - 'I re and Title Date • • PAZ Minutes _ ~~ 4-5-84 ~ \) ~ page 4 • AGENDA ITEM N0. 6: FINAL PLAT - REGENCY SQUARE (84-207) Mr. Mayo presented the plat, Mr. Bailey made a motion to approve with Mr. Kelly seconding. Motion carried unanimously (7-0). AGENDA ITEM N0. 7: FINAL PLAT - SOUTHWEST PLACF (84-208) Mr. Mayo explained this plat, also explaining the proposed uses of these lots. Mr. Martyn made a motion to approve with Mr. Hansen seconding. Motion carried unanimously (7-0). AGENDA ITEM N0. 8: FINAL PLAT - FOXFIRE PHASE IV (84-209) Mr. Mayo explained the plat and included the information that the land is in the E.T.J. Mr. Kelly made a motion to approve the plat with Mr. Hansen seconding. Motion carried unanimously (7-0). • AGENDA ITEM N0. 9: FINAL PLAT - PARK PLACE (84-210) Mr. Hansen asked to be excused from participation on this item. Mr. Mayo explained the plat, stating that the rezoning of this land to C-1 had been conditional on a plat being filed to consolidate the lots. He stated that this plat does this and also controls access to the land. Staff recommends approval of this plat as shown. Mr. Bailey made a motion to approve with Mr. Martyn seconding. Motion carried 6-0-1 (Hansen abstained). AGENDq ITEM N0. 10: FINAL PLAT - CHIMNEY HILL RETAIL PLAZA (84-211) Mr. Mayo located the land as being in the FedMart project, explaining the plat i.s for the pur pose of subdi'vidi'ng out the .corner tract, but existing access areas into the shopping center will be used, Mr. Miller made a motion to approve the plat with Mr. Hansen seconding. Motion carried unanimously (7-0). NpA ITEM N0, 11: Establish arkin re uirements for car dealershi to be located at thwest Parkway and SH Frontage R©ad. (84-4n81 Mr. Mayo explained the purpose of this agenda item is for the Commission to establish parking requirements for this proposed dealership as is required by ordinance. He ex- plained the location of the project, stating that staff recommends a parking requirement of 1 space per 250 square feet of sates building and 1 space per 100 square feet of service building, with the bays being counted as spaces. He further explained that staf~F does not recommend an employee parking requirement, but has adjusted the requirement accprdi~ng to square footage. He then stated that the plan as shown by the applicant .would meet these.recommend.ed requirements. Mr, Mayo went on to inform the Commission PAZ Minutes 4-5-84 ~ ,} ~ j page 5 that should it determine that these recommended parking requirements be approved for .this project, staff plans to incorporate these same requirements for all car dealerships in the revised zoning ordinance which is now being prepared. Discussion followed concerning the location of this project and how the site will be affected by the location of the extension of Southwest Parkway. Mr. Mayo pointed out that-the Commission is not approving this site plan, but rather establishing parking requirements, and that it is his opinion that the Project Review Committee may have to look at a new site plan on this site in the future, because a portion of this property will probably be taken with the extension of the street. He went on to say that the plat on this property is being held until the exact location of Southwest Parkway is determined. Discussion followed concerning how a determination was made to recommend the required parking for this project, with Mr. Kelly expressing his opinion that the requirement of-one space per 100 square feet of service building is an excessive require- ment. Mr. Bailey then made a motion to require 1 parking space per 250 square feet of sales building and 1 parking space per 100 square feet of service building, with the bays counting as parking spaces for this project. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. More discussion followed concerning how spaces will fie designated for customer parking and those which will be used for show spaces with Mr. Mayo expressing an opinion that this • will probably control itself, and if there are no spaces available for customers, they will leave. Mr. Kaiser asked if this motion addresses only this project, or all in the future also. Mr. Hill stated that the motion addresses only this project, but that staff has indicated they will include this requirement in the revised ordinance should the Commission approve this project tonight. Motion as stated above carried unanimously (7-0) . •AGBNDq IT1=M N0. 12: Other Business Staff was ,asked if any determination had been made on the sight distance triangle at the corner of Glade and Southwest Parkway and Mrs Callaway advised the Commission that the City survey crew~had checked this corner and had determined that it is in compliance with ordinances, but an additional investigation is being done by the Engineering depart- ment, AG~NpA ITBM NO, 13: Adjourn Mr. Kelly made a motion to adjourn with Mr. Miller seconding. Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (7-0). APPROVED: ATTBST: David B. Hill, Chairman •C~ty Secretary, Dian Jones • Parking Survey City Automobile Repair/Body Shop # of spaces Arlington 1 per 500 GSA 74 Baytown not specified Carrollton 1 per 500 GSA 74 Cedar Park 1 per 300 GSA 123 Flower Mound 1 per 250 GSA 147 Frisco 3 per bay+emplyee parking 315 Galveston 1 per 1000 GSA 37 Georgetown 5 per bay 435 Cranbury 1 per 200 GSA 184 Grapevine 1 per 125 GSA 295 Killeen 1 per 500 GSA 74 Lewisville 1 per 200 GSA 184 Longview 1 per 200 GSA 184 Lubbock not specified McAllen not specified McKinney 2 per bay+tow 176 Odessa notspec~ed Richardson 5+2 per bay 179 Southlake not specified Sugar Land not specified Tyler 3 per bay+tow 263 Victoria 4 per bay 348 Waco 1 per 200 GSA 184 • • ~ SPARKING ANALYSIS' ~ Varsity Ford Repair Body Shop • "Exhibit A" C Vehicle Re air/Bod Sho Re s. # S ces R 'd. Dallas 1/500 sf GSA 73.66 San Antonio 1/500 sf GSA 73.66 Corpus Christi 1/400 sf GSA 92.08 Grand Prairie 1/400 sf GSA 92.08 Et Paso 1/300 sf GSA 122.77 Austin 1/275 sf GSA 133.83 Fort Worth 11250 sf GSA 147.32 Round Rock 2 spaces/service ba 174.00 B an 1/200 sf GSA 184.15 New Braunfels 1/200 sf GSA 184.15 San Marcos 1/200 sf GSA 184.15 Tem le 1/200 sf GSA 184.15 Plano 3 spaces/service bay + 1 per employee + 1 per tow trttck/Service vehicle 317.00 CoNege Station 1/100 sf GSA 368.30 Parkin Requirement for entire facil 422 spaces Office/Shown~om Area 54 s aces Varsi Ford Re air -36,830 sf GSA 368spaces Repair 8 Bod Sho Emplo ees - 54 Re air & Bod Sho Stalls - 87 •