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Zoning Board of Adjustment
February 2, 2010
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
City Hall Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
6:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Jay Goss, Josh Benn, Rodney Hill, John Richards, Richard
Dabney
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Administrative Support Specialist Brittany Caldwell, Senior Planner
Jennifer Prochazka, Assistant Director of Planning and Development
Services Lance Simms, First Assistant City Attorney Mary Ann Powell,
and Action Center Representative Carrie McHugh.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to order - Explanation of functions of the Board.
Chairman Jay Goss called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting
minutes.
• January 5, 2010, Meeting Minutes
Mr. Benn motioned to approve the January 5, 2010, minutes. Mr. Richards seconded the motion.
Mr. Benn said that the minutes state that Mr. Goodwin was absent, but since he's an alternate he
wouldn't be considered absent.
Mr. Benn amended his motion to state that Mr. Goodwin was not absent. Mr. Richards seconded
the motion, motion passed (4-0-1). Mr. Dabney abstained.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a
variance request to the size limitation contained in Section 7.4.1 Attached Signs of the Unified
Development Ordinance for the property located at 1815 Brothers Boulevard, Southwood Plaza
Phase 1, Block 15, Lot 3 and Southwood Plaza Phase 2, Block 15, Lot 4D. Case #09-00500256 (JP)
Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka presented the staff report and stated that the applicant was requesting
a variance of 50.64 square feet to 7.4.1 Attached Signs of the Unified Development Ordinance. She said
hat due to the length of the fagade, Wal-Mart is permitted a maximum of 500 square feet of attached
signage and they are proposing 550.64 square feet.
There was general discussion regarding the proposed sign variance.
Chairman Goss opened the public hearing for those wanting to speak concerning the variance request.
Martha Martinez, 211 North Record Street, Dallas, Texas, stepped before the Board and was sworn in
by Chairman Goss. She explained that prior to Wal-Mart being remodeled there were seven attached
signs and they are proposing four attached signs.
There was general discussion regarding the dimensions of the proposed signs.
Chairman Goss closed the public hearing.
Mr. Benn motioned to approve the variance of 50.64 square feet to the attached signage. Mr.
Richards seconded the motion.
Mr. Dabney expressed concern about granting the variance and said that the sign could be altered to
meet the ordinance.
The Board had discussion regarding the size of the building, the location of the building relative to
Texas Avenue and Harvey Mitchell Parkway, and the visibility of the signs from Texas Avenue.
The motion passed (4-1). Mr. Dabney was in opposition.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration and possible action on future agenda items - A Zoning
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 addressed.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Adjourn.
Mr. Benn motioned to adjourn. Mr. Dabney seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 PM.
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