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Workshop Meeting
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Administrative Conference Room
1101 Texas Avenue
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
5:30 PM
1. Call to order
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of an amendment to the Zoning Board of
Adjustment's Rules and Procedures regarding the timing of notification.
4. 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.
5. 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 Workshop Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of College Station, Texas
will be held on Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 5:30 PM 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 , 2006 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.gpv The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at
all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on 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 , 2006.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
By
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of , 2006.
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) 800.735.2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.
Agenda
Regular Meeting
Zoning Board of Adjustment
City Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
6:00 P.M.
Call to order — Explanation of functions of the Board.
2. Consideration, discussion and possible action of absence requests.
3. Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
0 June 6, 2006 - Regular Meeting
June 6, 2006 - Workshop Meeting
4. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a variance to sign height
and colors for the property located at 901 University Drive East.
5. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a variance to parking
setback for the property located at 2305 Texas Avenue South.
6. 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.
7. 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 Tuesday, August 01, 2006 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 , 2006 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.�ov The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at
all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on 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 , 2006.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
By
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of , 2006.
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) 800.735.2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
RULES AND PROCEDURES
The Zoning Board of Adjustment hears requests for variances and special exceptions,
appeals of Zoning Official's decisions, Airport Zoning Board Adjustments, floodplain
and drainage ordinance variance requests, and PITY ordinance special exceptions. The
ZBA is a fact - finding body, and to grant variances it must determine the existence of
special conditions other than solely financial, which create an undue hardship for
applicants. Positive action requires an affirmative vote by at least four (4) of the five (5)
members. Recourse from ZBA decisions is to a Court of Law and appeals must be made
within ten (10) days of the decision, which become final at Thursday noon after the
meeting.
The ZBA shall develop and adopt rules in accordance with State law and City ordinance
to govern the ZBA and its meetings.
APPLICATION
❖ Any variance request, special exception, appeal of a decision of the
Zoning Official or floodplain ordinance variance request shall be preceded
by the applicant submitting to the Zoning Official a completed:
1). Application
2). Request Form
❖ Applications and request forms are available from the Planning Division
Office.
❖ The Zoning Official shall assist the applicant in determining the zoning of
the tract and in identifying the applicable ordinance section for the
application.
❖ The applicant shall attach an additional sheet(s) if he cannot fully explain
his request in the space provided on the request form.
❖ Additional materials may be required of the applicant such as site plans,
elevation drawings, and floor plans. The Zoning Official shall inform the
applicant of any extra materials required.
❖ An applicant shall submit a non - refundable fee of $150.00, payable to the
City of College Station, to defray notification costs. The $150.00 will be
taken when the completed application and request form are submitted.
I. APPEAL OF ZONING OFFICIAL DECISION
❖ Appeals of Zoning Official decisions shall be filed within thirty (30) days
of the decision.
❖ The ZBA shall hear the appeal within sixty (60) days after the application
and request forms are received by the Zoning Official.
❖ The ZBA shall decide the appeal within a reasonable time. The ZBA may
reverse or affirm wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirement,
or decision, of the Zoning Official by a concurring vote of at least four (4)
of the five (5) members.
❖ The completed application and request form must be received by the
the Planning Office by 10:00 AM on the designated deadline date, which
is indicated on the attached Deadline /Meeting Date Information schedule.
❖ When the application and request form are received the item will be
placed on the next available ZBA Meeting agenda. All required notices
will be published.
❖ The applicant has the responsibility to verify his item has been placed on a
ZBA meeting agenda.
II. NOTICE
❖ The Secretary to the Board shall notify the applicant of the ZBA meeting
by certified mail not less than 15 days prior to the meeting.
❖ The Secretary to the Board shall notify property owners within 200 feet of
the property for which a request is pending of the ZBA meeting by
certified mail not less than 15 days prior to the meeting.
Such owners shall be determined by the Secretary to the Board.
When deciding which property is within 200 feet, measurements
shall be made in a straight line, without regard to intervening
structures of objects, from the nearest portion of the property for
which a request is pending to the nearest portion of other
properties.
Notice by certified mail to such owners shall correspond to the
owner's names and address as shown on certified tax roles even if
the tax rolls are incorrect or outdated.
❖ At the applicant's request, the Secretary to the Board shall notify any
interested person of the ZBA meeting by regular mail not less than one (1)
week before the meeting.
❖ The Secretary to the Board shall place a notice of the ZBA meeting in
THE EAGLE two (2) weeks prior to the meeting.
III. MEETING
❖ Robert's Rule of Order, newly revised, shall be followed.
❖ Meetings shall be held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00
PM.
❖ Packets for ZBA Members shall be mailed by the Secretary of the Board
the Friday before the meeting.
❖ Each item before the ZBA must be heard by at least four (4)
members.
❖ The ZBA may act on any request with or without the applicant's presence
at the meeting.
❖ When hearing requests, this procedural format shall be followed:
Staff Report
ZBA Members ask questions
Public Hearing
ZBA discussion and action
IV. MINUTES
❖ The Secretary to the Board shall tape record all meetings. Tape recordings
of meetings shall be kept for three (3) years.
❖ Minutes of the meeting shall be typed by the Secretary to the Board in
paraphrased form to reflect pertinent points of discussion (in the
Secretary's judgement). No transcription will be made.
❖ Minutes shall be signed by the Chairman after they are approved
by the ZBA.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
❖ Witnesses shall be placed under oath by the Chairman using this
statement: "Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth in this proceeding
under penalties of perjury ?"
❖ Witnesses include the applicant and interested persons.
VI. MOTIONS
❖ Motions shall be made on the Motion Format Form and be positive or
negative.
❖ Negative motions (motions to deny a request) should be made when the
ZBA finds no special conditions, no undue hardship, or that the spirit of
the ordinance will not be preserved.
❖ Negative motions which fail do not imply the request is granted.
❖ Requests are only granted when a positive motion is passed by at least
four (4) ZBA Members. Requests are denied when a negative motion is
passed by a majority of members present.
VII. REHEARING
❖ Applicants must have the ZBA's approval to present the same or a similar
request regarding the same property after denial of such request by the
ZBA.
❖ When a request is denied, within ten days of the denial, the applicant may
request that the ZBA rehear the request at a future date. To make this
request, the applicant must submit to the Administrator new information
that was previously not available to the Board.
❖ Within the ten days, the Administrator will put the request to rehear on the
next available ZBA meeting agenda.
❖ To decide to rehear a request, the ZBA must determine the information
provided by the applicant is new and relevant to their decision point of a
hardship(s) as a result of a property's special condition(s). ZBA approval
to rehear a request requires a motion to rehear, a second to that motion,
and passage by a majority of members present.
❖ The determination that information previously not available is relevant to
a request's hardship and special condition does not necessarily indicate the
eventual approval of a request.
❖ If the ZBA approves a request to rehear, the applicant must pay a new fee
by an established deadline to be scheduled for a future meeting.
VIII. APPEAL DECISION
❖ If an applicant wishes to appeal a ZBA decision, he must file a petition
with a court of record within ten (10) days after the date the decision is
filed in the Planning Division Office.
MINUTES
Zoning Board of Adjustment
June 6, 2006
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
6:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Jay Goss, John Richards, Josh Benn, Donald Braune &
Alternate Denise Whisenant.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Graham Sheffy, & Alternates Derek Dictson & Charles Taylor.
STAFF PRESENT: Staff Assistant Deborah Grace, Staff Planners Crissy Hard & Lindsay
Boyer, Staff Assistant Mandi Alford, Planning Administrator Molly
Hitchcock, Assistant City Attorney Angela Deluca.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to order — Explanation of functions of the Board.
Chairman Goss called the meeting to order at 6:00.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consideration, discussion and possible action of absence requests.
No requests were received
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.: Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting
minutes.
March 7, 2006 Workshop and Regular Meeting Minutes
April 4, 2006 Workshop and Regular Meeting Minutes
Mr. Braune made the motion to approve the March 7, 2006 minutes. Mr. Richards seconded the
motion, which passed unopposed (5 -0).
Ms. Whisenant made the motion to approve the April 4, 2006 minutes. Mr. Benn seconded the
motion, which passed unopposed (5 -0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion on a
variance to the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 5.2, Residential Dimensional Standards,
for 2438 Newark Circle. (06 -108)
Staff Planner Crissy Hard presented the staff report and stated that the builder is requesting a 3.85 -foot
side setback variance to legitimize a building setback error made during construction. The applicant
offered no special condition or hardship.
Mr. Benn stated that he needed to recuse himself from voting due to having business relations with the
applicant.
Chairman Goss opened the public hearing.
Todd Carnes, 230 Southwest Parkway, College Station, Texas, stepped before the Board and was sworn
in by Chairman Goss. Mr. Carnes spoke in favor of the request.
With no one else stepped forward, Chairman Goss closed the public hearing.
Donald Braune made the motion not to authorize a variance to the minimum setback from the terms
of this 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. Mr. Richards seconded the motion, which passed (4 -0). Mr. Berm recused from
voting.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a
variance to the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 7.2, Number of Off Street Parking
Spaces required, for 2700 Texas Avenue South, College Station Shopping Center. (06 -86)
Staff Planner Lindsay Boyer presented the staff report and stated that the applicant is requesting a
variance to reduce the number of required parking spaces for the College Station Shopping Center by
8% or 37 spaces.
Chairman Goss opened the public hearing.
David Cottrell, 7505 High Meadow, Houston, Texas, stepped before the Board and was sworn in by
Chairman Goss. Mr. Cottrell spoke in favor of the request.
With no one else stepping forward Chairman Goss closed the public hearing.
Mr. Richards made the motion to authorize a variance to the parking requirements from the terms of
this ordinance as it will not be contrary to the public interest, due to the following special conditions: the
initial property survey given to the owner was incorrect and construction began before error was known;
and because a strict enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship
to this applicant being: will not provide a reasonable usage of the property; and such that the spirit of this
Ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done. Ms. Whisenant seconded the motion, which
passed (4 -1). Mr. Berm voting against granting the variance.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5 Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
Jay Goss, Chairman
ATTEST:
Deborah Grace, Staff Assistant
WORKSHOP MINUTES
Zoning Board of Adjustment
June 6, 2006
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
5:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Jay Goss, John Richards, Josh Benn, Donald Braune &
Alternate Denise Whisenant.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Graham Sheffy, & Alternates Derek Dictson & Charles Taylor.
STAFF PRESENT: Staff Assistant Deborah Grace, Staff Planners Crissy Hard & Lindsay
Boyer, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Staff Assistant Mandi
Alford, Assistant City Attorney Angela Deluca.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to order — Explanation of functions of the Board.
Chairman Goss called the meeting to order at 5:34.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Discussion of Administrative Adjustments given by the
Administrator.
2007 Old May Court
2008 Texas Avenue South
Ms. Boyer discussed briefly the adjustments given.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Discussion of regular agenda items.
Staff Planners Hard and Boyer gave brief discussions of the variances.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3 : 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 discussed.
AGENDA ITEM NO.6: Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
Jay Goss, Chairman
ATTEST:
Deborah Grace, Staff Assistant
STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer, Staff Planner Report Date: July 19, 2006
Email: Iboyer(a)cstx.gov Meeting Date: August 1, 2006
Project Number: 06- 00500122
APPLICANT: Tara Norsworthy
REQUEST: Sign Variance
LOCATION: 901 University Drive East
PURPOSE: To increase allowable sign height from 22 feet to 35 feet, and
increase number of allowable colors on a sign
GENERAL INFORMATION
Status of Applicant: Sign Contractor for the owner
Property Owner: Rosco Chimney Hill, Inc. — Brandon Wolsic
Applicable
Ordinance Section: Section 7.4.M as it relates to sign height, and Section 5.8 as it
relates to sign height and color.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Zoning and Land Use
• Subject Property: C -1, General Commercial and OV, Corridor Overlay, developed
as the Best Western hotel.
• North: R -4, Multi - Family, developed as apartments (access from Spring
Loop).
• West: C -1, General Commercial and OV, Corridor Overlay, developed
as office buildings.
• East: C -1, General Commercial and OV, Corridor Overlay, developed
as a restaurant (Buffalo Wild Wings).
• South: Across University Drive, C -1 General Commercial and OV,
Corridor Overlay, currently under development as the University
Town Center retail center.
Frontage: The subject property has approximately 210 feet of frontage on
University Drive
Access: The property is accessed by two entrances on University Drive at
the east and west end of the property.
Topography & Vegetation: The property is currently developed as the Best Western, and
has little vegetation. The property slopes significantly away from
University Drive in the first 50 feet of the property line, and
remains relatively flat in the middle of the property and slopes
down again in the northwest corner of the property as it nears the
floodplain.
Flood Plain: A portion of the property lies in area designated as Floodplains
and Streams on the City's Comprehensive Plan. The area is
noted as Zone A on FIRM Maps which indicate that no base flood
elevation has been determined (Map Panel 48041 C0142 C)
VARIANCE INFORMATION
Background: The subject property applied for a sign permit on March 31, 2006
to replace an existing freestanding sign that would be located 36
feet from the curb, 35 feet in height, with an area of 71.25 square
feet, and 4 colors - grey, yellow, red, and blue.
The application was denied based on the provisions of the
Unified Development Ordinance as it relates to sign height and
color. These provisions require that a freestanding sign be no
taller than half the distance from the curb. In this instance, the
distance was provided as 38 feet from the curb and would allow a
18 foot sign. Sign height is based on the height measured from
the curb, so that in the event a sign is located below or above the
road, the sign height may be compensated. In this instance, the
sign is located approximately 4 feet below the right of way and
would an overall sign height of 22 feet.
The Unified Development Ordinance also provides that signs in
an overlay district may be no taller than the building at any time,
and limited to 3 colors on a sign, excluding white and black, and
2 fonts. The applicant has met the requirements regarding sign
fonts, but show 4 colors on the sign.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance of 13 feet to the
sign height and a variance allowing 4 colors to a sign in the
Overlay.
ANALYSIS
Special Conditions: Applicant has indicated that the owner is trying to comply with
new franchise signs. This sign will be smaller than the existing
sign however, it will not meet the height requirements due to the
setback change with the widening of University Drive
Hardships: Applicant has indicated that the hardship is that the existing sign
was permitted prior to the expansion for University Drive and
therefore does not comply with current ordinance after that
expansion.
Alternatives:
None identified.
Recommendation: Staff recommends denial of this request. The ordinance takes
into account topographical changes in the land that affects sign
height, further the University widening project has affected all of
the properties along this corridor, and neighboring properties
have been able to accommodate signs that meet this ordinance.
Additionally, the current sign height and location is grandfathered
as it exists today, and the company has the option to replace the
face without having to meet current height and setback
requirements. Finally, other franchised businesses in this overlay
district have been able to meet the requirements regarding
limitations to sign color without a variance.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Ordinance Intent: To establish clear and unambiguous regulations pertaining to
signs in the City of College Station and to promote an attractive
community, foster traffic safety, and enhance the effective
communication and exchange of ideas and commercial
information (Section 7.4)
To enhance the image of gateways and key entry points, major
corridors, and other areas of concern, as determined by City
Council, by maintaining a sense of openness and continuity
(Section 5.8).
Similar Requests: No similar requests have been made to these requirements
since the adoption of the Unified Development Ordinance in
2003.
Number of Property
Owners Notified: 13
Responses Received: None as of the date of the staff report.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Small Area Map
2. Application
3. Sign Permit Application
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STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer, Staff Planner
Email: l b oye r(cD cstx. g ov
Project Number: 06- 00500150
APPLICANT: Mike McClure
REQUEST: Parking Setback variance
LOCATION: 2305 Texas Avenue South
Report Date: July 12, 2006
Meeting Date: August 1, 2006
PURPOSE: To reduce the parking setback from 10 feet to 6 feet along
Texas Avenue.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Status of Applicant: Engineer for the owner
Property Owner: First National Bank of Bryan
Applicable
Ordinance Section: Article 7, Section 7.9.1-1, Parking Lots
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Zoning and Land Use
• Subject Property: C -1, General Commercial, currently developed as a pawn
shop.
• North: Across Manuel Drive, C -1, General Commercial, developed
as an equipment rental facility.
• West: Across Texas Avenue, C -1, General Commercial, developed
as a retail center.
• East: C -1, General Commercial, vacant.
• South: C -1, General Commercial, developed as a retail center
(Copy Corner).
Frontage: The property has approximately 130 feet of frontage on
Texas Avenue and 325 feet on Manuel Drive
Access: The property takes access from an existing drive on Manuel
Drive.
Topography &
Vegetation: The property is relatively flat, with little vegetation. The
western portion of the tract is currently developed as a pawn
shop and has landscaping. The east side of the property
has been undeveloped and has little vegetation.
Flood Plain: None
VARIANCE INFORMATION
Background: The subject property is currently in the planning stages of
redeveloping. Currently, the site is utilized as a pawn shop.
The property was recently purchased by First National Bank
of Bryan for a branch location, and the first phase of the
project is under site plan review by Planning and
Development Services at this time.
The first phase of construction will include a temporary
facility in the rear of the property and additional parking
spaces along Manuel Drive.
A second phase of construction will take place at a later time
and will include the demolition of the existing pawn shop
and the redevelopment of the city for a permanent bank
facility.
The applicant is requesting a variance of 4 feet to the
required parking setback along Texas Avenue to
accommodate parking for the redevelopment of this site as a
banking facility.
ANALYSIS
Special Conditions: Applicant has indicated that the building cannot be located
further back on the site without negatively impacting the
queuing for the bank facility. The subject property also
shares an access easement with Copy Corner, and a
variance would allow the parking located adjacent to the
easement to be lined up.
Hardships: Applicant has stated that by requiring the 10 foot setback,
Fire would have difficulty in navigating the easement
between Copy Corner and First National Bank. Additionally,
removing square footage of the building would reduce it to
below a feasible level, or a reduction in motor vehicle
stacking.
Alternatives:
None were identified.
Recommendation: Staff recommends denial of this request. Understanding that
redevelopment is difficult, the applicant's proposed site plan
shows excess parking and queuing spaces that are over and
above ordinance requirements. Additionally, Fire can serve
the property from Manuel Drive as well as the Copy Corner
site. It is Staff's belief that the hardship is self- imposed, and
an alternative could be to maintain the access in its current
alignment and remove the parking along Texas Avenue
without negative impact on other required provisions of the
Unified Development Ordinance.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Ordinance Intent: The intent of the setback requirements provided in the Non -
Residential Architectural Standards were to create a larger
buffer between parking lots and the right of way for both the
visual impact on the motorist and pedestrian, as well as
create more space for pedestrians on sidewalks along the
right of way. This ordinance only affects parking that is
located in front of a building, and can be avoided if all
parking is located along the sides and rear of the building.
Similar Requests: There has been one request for a variance to parking
setback since the Non - Residential Architectural Standards
were amended in 2004, at 2300 University Drive East where
a portion of the property was located in the floodplain. The
variance, however, was for a reduction from the 20 feet
required by the Overlay Zone to 10 feet required by the
Non - Residential Architectural Standards.
Number of Property
Owners Notified: 7
Responses Received: None as of the date of the staff report.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Small Area Map
2. Application
3. Site Plan (provided in packet)
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