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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 4ffill111114 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning dr Development Services Minutes Design Review Board Friday, August 25, 2006 Administrative Conference Room 1101 Texas Avenue 11:00 AM Board Members Present: Chairman John Nichols, Rick Heaney, Suzie Cox, Ward Wells, Hunter Goodwin, Alan King and Nancy Sawtelle Board Members Absent: None Staff Present: Staff Planners Jennifer Reeves and Jason Schubert, Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Development Coordinator Bridgette George, Planning Intern Hayden Migl, and Graduate Civil Engineer Carol Cotter Others Present: Todd Carnes and Joe Gattis AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to order. Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consider Absence request No absence requests were submitted for this meeting. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Possible action and discussion to approve meeting minutes for June 9, 2006 and July 28, 2006. Alan King motioned to approve both sets of meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Rick Heaney and passed unopposed 6-0. Nancy Sawtelle was not present for the discussion, motion, or vote of this item. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a revised Concept Plan for Heritage Townhomes located at SH 30 and Linda Lane. (05- 500201 JR) Jennifer Reeves presented the item, stating that if the DRB felt that the developer was still meeting the intent of the PDD Ordinance with the revised concept plan, that the following conditions be included as part of the approval prior to any improvements by the developer. 1. Approval of the proposed public utility easement abandonment by City Council, 2. Submittal of a Drainage Report showing compliance with the City's Drainage Ordinance and Policies; and 3. Submittal and approval of a Development Permit. Todd Carnes, developer, stated that the playground and walking trail were being removed from the original concept plan due to the lack of space on the property. He stated that the architects produced an original concept plan without specific knowledge of the existing creek which was more specifically identified when the property was platted, after the concept plan was approved. Ms. Reeves also mentioned that the proposed brick wall on the original concept plan, was now being proposed as a wood fence on the eastern side of the property. Nancy Sawtelle motioned for approval with staff's recommendations. Alan King seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 7-0. AGENDA ITEM NO.5: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a revised Concept Plan for Dr. Privett Medical Offices located at 1111 Rock Prairie Rd. (06-500125 CH) Jennifer Prochazka presented a revised concept plan to reflect the recently changed PDD zoning that removed the building-size limitation on the previously-approved concept plan. She also informed the Board that the applicant was moving the existing driveway further from the Rio Grande intersection and directly across from an opposite driveway leading to the Southwood Athletic Park. Alan King motioned for approval. Suzie Cox seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 7-0. 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: AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Adjourn Rick Heaney motioned for adjournment. The motion was seconded by Ward Wells and passed unopposed 7-0. APPROVED: John Nichols, Chairman ATTEST: Brittany Korthauer, Staff Assistant AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a revised Concept Plan for Benjamin Knox Gallery located at 405 University Drive East. (06-500176 CH) Staff Planner Crissy Hartl presented the staff report, stating that January 27, 2006 the original concept plan was approved by the Board. Since then, the applicant has altered his plans and will need approval for the revisions. Mr. Goodwin motioned to approved the concept plan as submitted by applicant with the exception to building height to be 36 feet, Mr. Heaney seconded the motion; which was passed unopposed(5-0).