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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes (frff CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning 6-Development Services Minutes Design Review Board Friday, April 28, 2006 Administrative Conference Room City Council Office and On Site Visit at Wolf Pen Creek 1101 Texas Avenue 11:00 AM Board Members Present: Chairman Scott Shafer,Nancy Sawtelle, Rick Heaney, Alan King, Ward Wells and Hunter Goodwin Board Members Absent: None Staff Present: Staff Planners Jennifer Reeves, and Crissy Hartl, Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Graduate Engineer Carol Cotter and Staff Assistant Mandi Alford Others Present: Alexander Fazzino for Castle Design Group AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to order. Alan King called meeting to order at 11:06 am for Chairman Scott Shafer whom was running late. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consider absence requests. None (frff CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning 6-Development Services Minutes Design Review Board Friday, April 28, 2006 Administrative Conference Room City Council Office and On Site Visit at Wolf Pen Creek 1101 Texas Avenue 11:00 AM Board Members Present: Chairman Scott Shafer,Nancy Sawtelle, Rick Heaney, Alan King, Ward Wells and Hunter Goodwin Board Members Absent: None Staff Present: Staff Planners Jennifer Reeves, and Crissy Hartl, Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Graduate Engineer Carol Cotter and Staff Assistant Mandi Alford Others Present: Alexander Fazzino for Castle Design Group AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to order. Alan King called meeting to order at 11:06 am for Chairman Scott Shafer whom was running late. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consider absence requests. None AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes for April 7, 2006. Mr. Heaney motioned to approve the meeting minutes, Mr. Wells seconded the motion which passed (3-0) with Ms. Sawtelle abstaining from the vote because she was not at that meeting. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Planned Development District (PDD) Concept Plan for Castlegate Section 7 located north of Greens Prairie Road,west of the proposed Highway 40. (JR 06-500073) During the discussion of this item Hunter Goodwin arrived at the meeting. Staff Planner Jennifer Reeves presented the staff report to the Board stating that the approved land uses for the development were single - family residential, as well as estate and patio home lots. She also stated that additional land uses include parkland, open space and greenways. She stated that developer originally had planned for that section of Castlegate to be developed as estate lots. The current proposal is to continue the single - family residential development as it has been implemented in the previous sections of the Castlegate Subdivision. Mr. Heaney motioned to approve request the as submitted, Ms. Sawtelle seconded the motion which passed(4-1) with Mr. Wells voting in opposition to the request. AGENDA ITEM NO 5: Presentation, possible action and discussion for a variance on Non-Residential Architectural building material requirements for McDonald's Restaurant located at 111 George Bush Drive East. (CH 06-500072) During the discussion of this item Scott Shafer arrived at the meeting. Staff Planner Crissy Hart! presented the staff report to the Board stating that the applicant was requesting to implement a building material scheme for an accessory building that was not one of the building materials. The proposal was to construct a new remote drink stop vending machine in the parking lot of the restaurant. To relieve some of the metal on the structure, the applicant was proposing to build a 24" wall on 3 sides of the shroud that will match the existing materials on the restaurant building. Mr. Wells motioned to approve the variation as proposed without the 24"block wall in keeping with the Villa Maria Site in Bryan, Mr. Heaney seconded the motion; which passed unopposed(6-0). AGENDA ITEM NO 6: Possible action and discussion on future agenda items — A Design Review 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 AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes for April 7, 2006. Mr. Heaney motioned to approve the meeting minutes, Mr. Wells seconded the motion which passed (3-0) with Ms. Sawtelle abstaining from the vote because she was not at that meeting. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Planned Development District (PDD) Concept Plan for Castlegate Section 7 located north of Greens Prairie Road,west of the proposed Highway 40. (JR 06-500073) During the discussion of this item Hunter Goodwin arrived at the meeting. Staff Planner Jennifer Reeves presented the staff report to the Board stating that the approved land uses for the development were single - family residential, as well as estate and patio home lots. She also stated that additional land uses include parkland, open space and greenways. She stated that developer originally had planned for that section of Castlegate to be developed as estate lots. The current proposal is to continue the single - family residential development as it has been implemented in the previous sections of the Castlegate Subdivision. Mr. Heaney motioned to approve request the as submitted, Ms. Sawtelle seconded the motion which passed(4-1) with Mr. Wells voting in opposition to the request. AGENDA ITEM NO 5: Presentation, possible action and discussion for a variance on Non-Residential Architectural building material requirements for McDonald's Restaurant located at 111 George Bush Drive East. (CH 06-500072) During the discussion of this item Scott Shafer arrived at the meeting. Staff Planner Crissy Hart! presented the staff report to the Board stating that the applicant was requesting to implement a building material scheme for an accessory building that was not one of the building materials. The proposal was to construct a new remote drink stop vending machine in the parking lot of the restaurant. To relieve some of the metal on the structure, the applicant was proposing to build a 24" wall on 3 sides of the shroud that will match the existing materials on the restaurant building. Mr. Wells motioned to approve the variation as proposed without the 24"block wall in keeping with the Villa Maria Site in Bryan, Mr. Heaney seconded the motion; which passed unopposed(6-0). AGENDA ITEM NO 6: Possible action and discussion on future agenda items — A Design Review 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. The following items were discussed as topics for future agenda items: Ms. Sawtelle brought up the screening of the Verizon switchbox located off of Southwood. Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka told Ms. Sawtelle that it is being researched. AGENDA ITEM NO 6: Adjourn Mr. Heaney motioned to adjourn the meeting, Mr. Shafer seconded the motion which; passed unopposed(6-0). APPROVED: Scott Shafer, Chairman ATTEST: Mandi Alford, Staff Assistant (*ff- 11151144 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning c Development Services Workshop Minutes Design Review Board Friday, May 5, 2006 Administrative Conference Room 1101 Texas Avenue 11:30 AM Board Members Present: Nancy Sawtelle, Rick Heaney, Alan King, Ward Wells and Hunter Goodwin Board Members Absent: Chairman Scott Shafer Staff Present: Acting Director Lance Simms, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Development Coordinator Bridgette George, Staff Planners Jennifer Reeves, Crissy Hart!, and Lindsay Boyer, Graduate Engineer Carol Cotter, Staff Assistant Mandi Alford and Commercial Plans Examiner Ben McCarty Others Present: None AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to order. Alan King called meeting to order at 11:40 am. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Presentation and discussion of the recently approved Northgate Ordinance. Acting Director Lance Simms and Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock went over the newly adopted ordinance for Northgate with the Board. Mr. Heaney made the request that staff make recommendations on cases that were brought to them. Also, the Board requested that all necessary information and documents be submitted before staff schedules for a meeting. AGENDA ITEM NO 3: Possible action and discussion on future agenda items — A Design Review 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. The following items were discussed as topics for future agenda items: No items were discussed. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Adjourn Mr. Wells motioned to adjourn the meeting,Ms. Sawtelle seconded the motion which; passed unopposed(5-0). APPROVED: Scott Shafer, Chairman ATTEST: Mandi Alford, Staff Assistant (14*,1115111111111 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning&Development Services Minutes Design Review Board Wednesday, May 24, 2006 Administrative Conference Room 1101 Texas Avenue 11:00 AM Board Members Present: Susie Cox, Ward Wells, Hunter Goodwin, Scott Shafer, Rick Heaney, and Alan King Board Members Absent: Nancy Sawtelle Staff Present: Senior Planners Trey Fletcher and Jennifer Prochazka, Staff Planners Crissy Hartl and Lindsay Boyer, and Staff Assistant Mandi Alford Others Present: Veronica Morgan, Christian Brown, Alfred Osborn, and Robert Scott (via telephone) AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to order. Chairman Scott Shafer called meeting to order at. 11:03 am. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consider Absence request Nancy Sawtelle Mr. King motioned to approve the absence request, Mr. Wells seconded the motion; which passed(5-0) with Ms. Fox abstaining. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Possible action and discussion to approve meeting minutes for April 28th and May 5th 2006. Mr. Wells motioned to approve the meeting minutes, Mr. King seconded the motion; which passed(5-0) with Ms. Fox abstaining. f AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding variances to Section 7.9 Non-Residential Architectural Standards for the Culpepper Plaza Shopping Center and Kohl's located at 1505 Texas Avenue South. (TF 06-500100) Senior Planner Trey Fletcher presented the staff report stating that the applicant was requesting waivers to the following Unified Development Ordinances Sections: Kohl's Elevation Section 7.9—Non-Residential Architectural Standards Front Façade: The applicant requested the use of alternative materials and colors other than listed in the Unified Development Ordinance. Mr. Wells motioned to approve the request as proposed, Mr. Heaney seconded the motion; which passed(5-0) with Ms. Fox abstaining. Other facades visible from ROW: The applicant requested that a variance be granted for the use of other materials on the facades visible from ROW: Mr. Wells motioned to approve the request as proposed, Mr. Heaney seconded the motion; which passed(5-0) with Ms. Fox abstaining. Building Materials: Mr. King motioned to approve the request as proposed, Mr. Heaney seconded the motion; which passed(5-0) with Ms. Fox abstaining. Culpepper Elevations: Section 7.9—Non-Residential Architectural Standards Building Mass/Design: Front Facade Mr. King motioned to approve the request with a condition, instead of 2 pilasters there needs to be 3. Mr. Wells seconded the motion; which passed (5-0) with Ms. Fox abstaining. Additional Standards for 50,000 SF or greater Building mass and Design- Mr. King motioned to approve the request as proposed, Mr. Goodwin seconded the motion; which passed(5-0) with Ms. Fox abstaining. Building Mass/Design Other facades visible from ROW Building EA: Mr. King motioned to approve the request with a condition that screening/fencing be no less than 8 feet, also to finish corners to match other corners on said building. Mr. Wells seconded the motion; which passed (5-0) with one abstaining. Building EC: Mr. Goodwin motioned to approve the request with a condition that screening/fencing be no less than 8 feet, also to finish corners to match other corners on said building. Mr. Wells seconded the motion; which passed(5-0). Building EB:Mr. King motioned to approve the request with a condition that the utility equipment be screened in if allowed, Mr. Goodwin seconded the motion which passed (5-0). Susie Cox left the meeting during the discussion of agenda item #4. AGENDA ITEM NO 5: Possible action and discussion on future agenda items — A Design Review 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. The following items were discussed as topics for future agenda items: No items were discussed. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Adjourn Mr. King motioned to adjourn the meeting,Mr. Wells seconded the motion which; passed unopposed(5-0). APPROVED: Scott Shafer, Chairman ATTEST: Mandi Alford, Staff Assistant