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STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planner Report Date: May 30, 06
Email: jreeves@cstx.gov Meeting Date: June 9, 2006
For
STARBUCKS (SDSP) (06-00500110)
Zoning District: NG-1 Core Northgate
Location: 409 University Drive, Old University Bookstore
Applicant: Brazos Contractors and Development, Inc - Agent for Starbucks
Item Summary: Starbucks is proposing to go into a portion of the Old University
Bookstore next door to the recently approved Potbelly Sandwich Work's. The proposal
is to repaint the existing facade, add green canvas awnings to University Drive and
Lodge Street (both of these facades will be public entrances). Attached signage is also
being proposed. The area of attached signage being proposed is approximately (58)
fifty eight square feet, however by Ordinance they would be allowed up to (250) two
hundred and fifty square feet.
The building plans were submitted prior to the adoption of the newly adopted Northgate
Ordinance and therefore is considered grandfathered and will be reviewed for
compliance according to Ordinance No. 2663 (Old Northgate Ordinance).
Related Case: In January of this year the Design Review Board reviewed and
approved Potbelly Sandwich Work's under the purview of Ordinance No. 2663. (Facade
improvements approved for Potbelly's will be provided at this meeting for reference).
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of all of the proposed
improvements.
Issues/Items for Review:
1. Architectural character
• Mass & Scale
• Style
• Color
• Building elements
• Awnings and canopies design and color
2. Signage
• Type
• Design
• Placement
Supporting Materials:
1 . Location Map
2. Application
3. Building Elevations and Proposed Signage
4. Material Samples and Color Board (Will be provided at the meeting)
DESIGN REVIEW BAORD
STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planner Report Date: May 30, 06
Email: jreeves@cstx.gov Meeting Date: June 9, 2006
For
STARBUCKS (SDSP) (06-00500110)
Zoning District: NG-1 Core Northgate
Location: 409 University Drive, Old University Bookstore
Applicant: Brazos Contractors and Development, Inc - Agent for Starbucks
Item Summary: Starbucks is proposing to go into a portion of the Old University
Bookstore next door to the recently approved Potbelly Sandwich Work's. The proposal
is to repaint the existing facade, add green canvas awnings to University Drive and
Lodge Street (both of these facades will be public entrances). Attached signage is also
being proposed. The area of attached signage being proposed is approximately (58)
fifty eight square feet, however by Ordinance they would be allowed up to (250) two
hundred and fifty square feet.
The building plans were submitted prior to the adoption of the newly adopted Northgate
Ordinance and therefore is considered grandfathered and will be reviewed for
compliance according to Ordinance No. 2663 (Old Northgate Ordinance).
Related Case: In January of this year the Design Review Board reviewed and
approved Potbelly Sandwich Work's under the purview of Ordinance No. 2663. (Facade
improvements approved for Potbelly's will be provided at this meeting for reference).
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of all of the proposed
improvements.
Issues/Items for Review:
1. Architectural character
• Mass & Scale
• Style
• Color
• Building elements
• Awnings and canopies design and color
2. Signage
• Type
• Design
• Placement
Supporting Materials:
1 . Location Map
2. Application
3. Building Elevations and Proposed Signage
4. Material Samples and Color Board (Will be provided at the meeting)