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STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Crissy Hartl, Staff Planner Report Date: September 4, 2007
Email: chartl@cstx.gov Meeting Date: September 14, 2007
For
FITZWILLY'S (AW) (07-00500207)
Zoning District: NG-1, Core Northgate
Location: 303 University Drive
Applicant: Ronald Kuehnle
Item: Presentation, possible action and discussion on a waiver to sidewalk improvements and
streetscaping requirements according to Section 5.6 Northgate Building Design Standards of
the Unified Development Ordinance for Fitzwilly's, located at 303 University Drive in Northgate.
Item Summary: Fitzwilly's is an existing bar located in Northgate on University Drive,just east
of Boyett. The applicant has been working with the business owner to make improvements at
the back of the property. According to Section 5.6.6.8 Sidewalk Standards, all proposed
development, redevelopment, rehabilitation and façade projects in Northgate shall also include
upgrading sidewalks to meet the current standards. Sidewalks along University Drive are
required to be 12 feet wide and they must be constructed of colored brick pavers as approved in
the College Station Design Standards: Northgate. The applicant is requesting a waiver to the
sidewalk improvement requirement, stating that he is requesting a "reduction of the minimum
sidewalk width from 12' to 6'. At least 10 additional feet of sales area (sidewalk café)will be
provided between the 6' sidewalk and the building."
The UDO states that one 4" caliper street tree is required every 25' for properties along
University Drive (three trees would be required in this case); however, the applicant is also
requesting a waiver to this standard.
The applicant is not offering any alternatives to the requested waivers above.
Issues/Items for Review:
1. Streetscaping requirements
2. Sidewalks
Supporting Materials:
1. Location map and aerial
2. Application
3. Copy of site plan
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