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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes DRB Minutes — November 15, 2007 Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, presented the item stating the applicant is proposing a mixed-use development located at the corner of Holleman Drive and Dartmouth Street. The applicant had also requested two waivers/appeals regarding Unified Development Ordinance Section 7.2.C. Several members of the projects development team then presented additional details about the project. Natalie Ruiz with IPS Group gave an overview of the project and then Mark Lindley with Asset Plus Companies provided information on the project's objective and how it was meeting the intent of the Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan. Keith Malone with Meeks and Partners then spoke about the architectufe of the development and Brian Adams with SMR Landscape Architects highlighted the landscape and hardscape elements. Alan King expressed his praise about seeing this project come to College Station and to the Wolf Pen Creek District. Alan King and Ward Wells expressed their concerns about the decorative rock work to be located around the landscape in the parking lot of the proposed project perhaps becoming an attractive nuisance particularly when the public comes from an event at the Wolf Pen Amphitheater. Alan King strongly suggested that applicant require a tight specification from the applicant's contractor on such rock work. Alan King motioned to approve the site plan, building elevations, and appeals to Unified Development Ordinance Section 7.2, Off-Street Parking Standards and Section 7.6, Buffers for The Lofts at Wolf Pen Creek, a mixed-use development consisting of 8.34 acres, located at 614 Holleman Drive East in the Wolf Pen Creek District. Nancy Sawtelle seconded the motion; which passed (5-0). DRB Minutes — May 23, 2008 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a revised site plan, landscape plan, and building elevations for The Lofts at Wolf Pen Creek, a mixed-use development consisting of 8.34 acres, located at 614 Holleman Drive East in the Wolf Pen Creek District. Case #07-00500247 (JS) Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, informed the Board that the applicant was proposing some revisions to the site plan conditionally approved by the DRB in November. He stated that one proposed change was moving the retaining wall further south, just north of Manuel Drive with a 4-foot wrought iron fence on top. The new proposal will have the buildings all on one level instead of having a retaining wall step up in the middle of the site. The second proposed modification includes several changes to the building design. The applicant is proposing to change the flat roof to a pitched roof for all but Building 3; changing a portion of the brick veneer to stucco and changing some of the brick veneer and stucco to fiber cement siding; and the final building design modification includes changing the parking garage from steel construction with stucco panels to concrete construction painted like stucco. The third proposed modification is changing the brick pavers to a stamped dyed concrete that would match the brick pavers that were originally proposed and approved. Mark Lindley, project developer, informed the Board about some of the challenges he has encountered in developing the property and that the project was nine million dollars over budget, and hence, the request for the proposed changes to the approved site plan. He then reviewed the requested changes to the site. Mr. Lindley was asked about the landscaping and informed the Board that no changes were being proposed to the landscaping. Keith Malone, Architect, also reviewed the proposed changes to the site plan stating that some of the amenities will remain as originally proposed, but that the changes being requested will look similar to the original design but will help reduce the cost of the project. Hunter Goodwin motioned for approval of the retaining wall being moved further south just north of Manuel Drive. Alan King proposed an amendment to the motion to include the 6-foot wrought iron fence on top of the retaining wall. Mr. King voiced his concern over the small amount of room between the fence and building and the possible drainage issues. Mr. Lindley stated that there would be sufficient drainage on the site. Chairman Nichols asked if all the units were one story or multi-stories. Mr. Lindley stated that there were a few multi-story units, but that most of them were one story. Mr. Goodwin amended his motion to include the 6-foot wrought iron fence if the fence was also serving as the security fence for the project. Ward Wells seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 4-0. Mr. Schubert clarified that the main body of Building 3, the building facing the Dartmouth Street and Holleman Drive intersection, as well as the townhome-style units south of Manuel Drive, will remain with brick and stucco as previously approved. Buildings 2, 5, and 7, and the portions of Building 1 facing Holleman Drive and Building 6 facing Manuel Drive are being proposed to change from brick to stucco. Building 4 and the portions of Buildings 1 and 6 that are not facing a ROW, are being proposed to change from brick and stucco to fiber cement siding. Mr. King motioned to approve the façade materials as proposed, including the material changes to the garage. Mr. Wells seconded the motion which passed unopposed 4-0. Mr. King voiced his concern of allowing the modification from brick pavers to stamped concrete in the Wolf Pen Creek District since there is such a difference in the two materials. He stated that he understood the economic issues dealing with the project, but still wanted to voice his concerns. Mr. King also voiced his concern regarding setting the precedent in the area for stamped concrete instead of brick pavers. Chairman Nichols commented that the subject area is a signature corner in Wolf Pen Creek and that the Board does not have to approve the modification request on this item. Hunter Goodwin stated that he did not feel that allowing this modification would set the precedent for other development in Wolf Pen Creek. Ward Wells and the rest of the Board discussed their concern of approving this modification request without having any type of color samples or patterns to review. Mr. King motioned to approve the modification of brick pavers to stamped dyed concrete in the pedestrian plaza area and sidewalks, with the condition that no permits be issued for construction of the plaza area or sidewalks until the color samples and pattern details are brought back to the Design Review Board for approval. Mr. Wells seconded the motion, which passed unopposed, 4-0. cirk ff711114 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning&Development Services Minutes Design Review Board Friday, August 1 , 2008 Administrative Conference Room 1101 Texas Avenue 11 :00 AM Board Members Present: Chairman John Nichols, Hunter Goodwin, Ward Wells, Jason Kinnard, and Alan King Board Members Absent: Katy Jackson Staff Present: Staff Planner Jason Schubert, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, and Staff Assistants Nicole Padilla and Brittany Caldwell Others Present: Mark Lindley and Natalie Ruiz AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to order. Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 11:03 a.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on colors and patterns for stamped and colored concrete and building materials for The Lofts at Wolf Pen Creek, a mixed-use development consisting of 8.34 acres, located at 614 Holleman Drive East in the Wolf Pen Creek District. Case #07- 00500247 (JS) Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, presented the item stating that the Applicant was providing the specific colors and patterns of the stamped and colored concrete as requested by the Board Members at the May 23, 2008 Design Review Board Meeting. He further explained that the Applicant was also proposing the use of stainless steel materials for Building 3 as part of the building façade instead of being part of the signage as originally intended. Ward Wells motioned to approve the stainless steel mesh as presented. Alan King seconded the motion; motion passed (5-0). Mark Lindley, Applicant, answered questions in general from the Board Members about the stamped and colored concrete and the layout of such materials. Hunter Goodwin motioned to approve the specific colors and patterns of the stamped and colored concrete as presented. Ward Wells seconded the motion; motion passed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Adjourn Hunter Goodwin motioned for adjournment. Ward Wells seconded the motion; which passed (5- 0). Meeting adjourned at 11:33 a.m.