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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence T 0Q- 0 ouAC s STEAKHOUSE® March 10, 2006 To Whom It May Concern: Please accept this letter as a request to meet with the Design Review Board on March 24, 2006. We would like to ask for a variance on the exterior of our building. Thank you in advance for all of your help. Sincerely, Tap Bentz Proprietor Outback Steakhouse 2102 Texas Ave S•College Station,TX 77840 ph 979-764-4329 www.outback.corn AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on exterior siding materials for Outback Steakhouse located at 2102 Texas Avenue South (CH 06-500023). (Amended) Staff Planner Crissy Hartl presented the staff report stating that the applicant is requesting to use an exterior siding that exceeds the façade limit for building materials established by Section 7.9 D 2 of the Unified Development Ordinance. Outback Steakhouse is proposing to enclose their outdoor patio and desires to use the same hardi-plank siding material already in place for the restaurant at their existing location. The Non-Residential Architectural Standards limit certain materials, including hard board/hardi-plank, to 75% of the overall façade. The applicant has exceeded the limit, as a great majority of the existing façade is hardi-plank, thus they are requesting a variance from the Design Review Board. The applicant is also proposing to add two canopies over the proposed windows to satisfy additional Non-Residential Architectural Standard requirements. The applicant is requesting an alternate material scheme that is consistent with the following parameters: 1. The applicant is a franchised and/or chain restaurant to be developed as a single detached building (not integrated into a multi-tenant building); and 2. The proposed materials are part of its corporate branding; and 3. The applicant provides all of the alternative materials schemes the chain or franchise has used. Following Ms. Hartl's staff report, there was some discussion concerning the definition of a façade and how the definition was applied with respect to the Unified Development Ordinance. Mr. Wells motioned to approve the variance allowing the hardi-plank siding material provided the siding on the north facade of the extension is limited to 75%. Mr. Goodwin seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4-0). OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE° March 21, 2006 To Whom It May Concern: Please accept this letter as a request to a variance from the Design Review Board of the City of College Station. As a national chain, our wood siding and trim, as well as our paint colors, are part of our company branding. I believe that Outback Steakhouse is recognized nationwide for its distinct style and look. Attached please find the Outback Standard finishes for exteriors. If there are any further questions,please do not hesitate to call me at 324-4610. I look forward to our meeting and appreciate all of your assistance. Sincerely, - f Tap :entz Proprietor Outback Steakhouse 2102 Texas Ave S•College Station,TX 77840 ph 979-764-4329 www.outback.corn OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE° OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE STANDARD FINISHES Revised: 2/24/06 EXTERIOR 1 .Wood siding and trim or similar material equal to Hardi Plank. 2.Paint: a. Sherwin Williams A 100 Gloss Acrylic; COLOR: Outback Nickel b.Sherwin Williams A 100 Gloss Acrylic; COLOR: Outback Creamy Cream 3.Roof: Any touch ups can use Devoe custom "Outback Green". Formula available from Devoe Paints (813-877-5841). Or we suggest that you pressure wash the surface to revive it. Note: Contact Construction Dep't if your roof requires more extensive repairs. 4.Entry Doors: Stain and varnish to match interior woodwork. Outback Steakhouse 2102 Texas Ave S•College Station,TX 77840 ph 979-764-4329 www.outback.com OUTBAC STEAKHOUSE° March 10, 2006 To Whom It May Concern: Please accept this letter as a request to meet with the Design Review Board on March 24, 2006. We would like to ask for a variance on the exterior of our building. Thank you in advance for all of your help. Sincerely, Tap Bentz Proprietor 0,(( 4i(pi 0 Outback Steakhouse 2102 Texas Ave S•College Station,TX 77840 ph 979-764-4329 www.outback.corn OUTBACK STEAKHOUS E® March 21, 2006 To Whom It May Concern: Please accept this letter as a request to a variance from the Design Review Board of the City of College Station. As a national chain, our wood siding and trim, as well as our paint colors, are part of our company branding. I believe that Outback Steakhouse is recognized nationwide for its distinct style and look. Attached please find the Outback Standard finishes for exteriors. If there are any further questions,please do not hesitate to call me at 324-4610. I look forward to our meeting and appreciate all of your assistance. Sincere, Tap Bentz Proprietor Outback Steakhouse 2102 Texas Ave S•College Station,TX 77840 ph 979-764-4329 www.o ut back.corn OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE® OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE STANDARD FINISHES Revised: 2/24/06 EXTERIOR 1 .Wood siding and trim or similar material equal to Nardi Plank. 2.Paint: a. Sherwin Williams A 100 Gloss Acrylic; COLOR: Outback Nickel b.Sherwin Williams A 100 Gloss Acrylic; COLOR: Outback Creamy Cream 3.Roof: Any touch ups can use Devoe custom "Outback Green". Formula available from Devoe Paints (813-877-5841). Or we suggest that you pressure wash the surface to revive it. Note: Contact Construction Dep't if your roof requires more extensive repairs. 4.Entry Doors: Stain and varnish to match interior woodwork. Outback Steakhouse 2102 Texas Ave S•College Station, TX 77840 ph 979-764-4329 www.outback.com OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE® March 21, 2006 To Whom It May Concern: Please accept this letter as a request to a variance from the Design Review Board of the City of College Station. As a national chain, our wood siding and trim, as well as our paint colors, are part of our company branding. I believe that Outback Steakhouse is recognized nationwide for its distinct style and look. Attached please find the Outback Standard finishes for exteriors. If there are any further questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 324-4610. I look forward to our meeting and appreciate all of your assistance. Sincerely, C11 /gal i /g'%l, Ta. entz Proprietor Outback Steakhouse 2102 Texas Ave S•College Station,TX 77840 ph 979-764-4329 www.outback.corn OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE® OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE STANDARD FINISHES Revised: 2/24/06 EXTERIOR 1.Wood siding and trim or similar material equal to Nardi Plank. 2.Paint: a. Sherwin Williams A 100 Gloss Acrylic; COLOR: Outback Nickel b.Sherwin Williams A 100 Gloss Acrylic; COLOR: Outback Creamy Cream 3.Roof: Any touch ups can use Devoe custom "Outback Green". Formula available from Devoe Paints (813-877-5841). Or we suggest that you pressure wash the surface to revive it. Note: Contact Construction Dep't if your roof requires more extensive repairs. 4.Entry Doors: Stain and varnish to match interior woodwork. Outback Steakhouse 2102 Texas Ave S•College Station,TX 77840 ph 979-764-4329 www.outback.corn 4- OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE® March 21, 2006 To Whom It May Concern: Please accept this letter as a request to a variance from the Design Review Board of the City of College Station. As a national chain, our wood siding and trim, as well as our paint colors, are part of our company branding. I believe that Outback Steakhouse is recognized nationwide for its distinct style and look. Attached please find the Outback Standard finishes for exteriors. If there are any further questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 324-4610. I look forward to our meeting and appreciate all of your assistance. Sincerely, oor Tap Bentz Proprietor Outback Steakhouse 2102 Texas Ave S•College Station,TX 77840 ph 979-764-4329 www.outback.com OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE® OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE STANDARD FINISHES Revised: 2/24/06 EXTERIOR 1 .Wood siding and trim or similar material equal to Hardi Plank. 2.Paint: a. Sherwin Williams A 100 Gloss Acrylic; COLOR: Outback Nickel b.Sherwin Williams A 100 Gloss Acrylic; COLOR: Outback Creamy Cream 3.Roof: Any touch ups can use Devoe custom "Outback Green". Formula available from Devoe Paints (813-877-5841). Or we suggest that you pressure wash the surface to revive it. Note: Contact Construction Dep't if your roof requires more extensive repairs. 4.Entry Doors: Stain and varnish to match interior woodwork. Outback Steakhouse 2102 Texas Ave S•College Station, TX 77840 ph 979-764-4329 www.outback.com OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE® March 21, 2006 To Whom It May Concern: Please accept this letter as a request to a variance from the Design Review Board of the City of College Station. As a national chain, our wood siding and trim, as well as our paint colors, are part of our company branding. I believe that Outback Steakhouse is recognized nationwide for its distinct style and look. Attached please find the Outback Standard finishes for exteriors. If there are any further questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 324-4610. I look forward to our meeting and appreciate all of your assistance. Sincerely, of Ta entz Proprietor Outback Steakhouse 2102 Texas Ave S•College Station,TX 77840 ph 979-764-4329 www.outback.com OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE° OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE STANDARD FINISHES Revised: 2/24/06 EXTERIOR 1 .Wood siding and trim or similar material equal to Hardi Plank. 2.Paint: a. Sherwin Williams A 100 Gloss Acrylic; COLOR: Outback Nickel b.Sherwin Williams A 100 Gloss Acrylic; COLOR: Outback Creamy Cream 3.Roof: Any touch ups can use Devoe custom "Outback Green". Formula available from Devoe Paints (813-877-5841). Or we suggest that you pressure wash the surface to revive it. Note: Contact Construction Dep't if your roof requires more extensive repairs. 4.Entry Doors: Stain and varnish to match interior woodwork. Outback Steakhouse 2102 Texas Ave S•College Station,TX 77840 ph 979-764-4329 www.outback.corn From: Crissy Hartl To: Bridgette George; Lance Simms Date: 3/10/2006 4:33:42 PM Subject: Outback Steakhouse Attached is the staff report I wrote for Outback; however, there is a catch - none of the information I wrote about is in their letter requesting the variance. It is all what I have learned from the PAC and various other conversations. May I suggest that someone call the owner and ask for a revised letter providing the appropriate information? In the PAC I told Mr. Lys that the letter would need to state his intent- basically, "I am requesting a variance to use hardi-plank on the new portion/100% of the building because: 1) Outback is a franchised and/or chain restaurant; 2) the materials are a part of its corporate branding; 3) here is information that proves no other material scheme has been implemented." He has a copy of the ordinance and I pointed it out, so I know he knows what to provide. I think it's very important that we get a revised letter because it will be included with the packed and I think the board is going to question how we got all of this information and why we didn't request more of it. Lance, I discussed with you this morning that the board was very upset that we aren't asking for enough information and they feel like we could be doing a better job in the application process. Additionally, the board likes to drive by the subject properties so they have a better idea of what they'll be voting on, and I know they will have questions as to why the work is already done. I say that to suggest perhaps including something in the staff report that may explain it(even though we don't really understand it). I'm just very afraid of the strong personalities on the board, what may come out of this discussion, and how it will reflect on our staff. I hope I'm not overstepping my bounds, but it does concern me. Please call me if you have questions. Thank you.