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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcorrespondence . .. .. ... —u:.. _. __. — So��'�4232?2u69 focal 5 .666 276 66 Toll Free. 6166 Fax:574 237. RLK@SiteEnhancement: sEs SITE ENHANCEMENT SERVICES,INC. 6001 Nimtz Parkway• South Bend, Indiana 46628 •(888)660-1298 •Fav (574)237-6166 December 15, 2006 Planning Department City of College Station 1101 Texas Avenue South College Station, T 77842 RE: Advance Auto Parts Wolf Pen Creek Sign Review Application To Whom It May Concern: My name is Ryan Kring and I am with Site Enhancement Services a national sign agent on behalf of Advance Auto Parts. If you were not aware we are currently in the process of a nationwide remodeling initiative. This property located at 204 Harvey Road is going to be completely remodeled and will look like an entirely new business. Currently we have two (2) wall signs on the building. We are proposing to remove both of our wall signs and replace them with only one (1) wall sign. In addition, we are proposing to remove our existing cabinet and replace it with a new cabinet which represents our new nationwide logo. Enclosed you will find all the necessary documents as well as a sample hoard, justification, and check to cover the filing requirements for the Wolf Pen Creek Sign Review Application. Please contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to meeting the Wolf Pen Creek Review Board on their January 12th agenda. Sincerely, Ryan Kring NOdfd CITY OF COLLEGE STATION '� „ Plannin g d Development Sen icer 1101 Texas Avenue,P.O. Box 9960 College Station,Texas 77842 Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496 MEMORANDUM January 4,2007 TO: Ryan Kring,Site Enhancement Services,via fax 574.237.6166 and rlk(a),siteenhancementservices.com FROM: Jason Schubert,Staff Planner SUBJECT: ADVANCE AUTO PARTS (DRB) Staff reviewed the above-mentioned Design Review Board submission as requested. I have attempted to provide verbal comments to you, leaving voicemails on December 27th and January 2nd and an email yesterday. The following is a list of staff review comments detailing items that need to be addressed for this item to remain on the January 12,2007 DRB agenda. If these items are not address by 4 PM on January 5th, the item will be postponed to a future meeting. Please address the comments and submit the following information for further staff review: 1) As mentioned in the email sent yesterday, the proposed colors do not meet the intent of the Wolf Pen Creek Design District. Bright red colors have been denied previously on this site and others in the district and have not been considered to be restrained and harmonious with the building, site, and adjacent properties as the ordinance requires. Yellow colors have also been previously denied. 2) Since the freestanding (ground) sign cabinet is proposed to be replaced, the replacement must be compliant with current sign regulations. To determine if it will meet current height limitations, the installed height of the sign must be provided along with the distance from the curb to the nearest part of the sign. (The sign can only be half as tall as the distance from the curb to the nearest part.) 3) The Signage Photo Overlay (Page 7 of 7)illustrates the top of the north and western facades being a beige-like color. Please confirm whether the current black will be maintained or if a new color is proposed. 4) The following additional information regarding the status of existing attached signage is necessary to determine if the proposal will meet the sign ordinance if approved. a.Provide the square footage of each of the existing attached signs that will remain. If any are to be removed besides the two"Advance Auto Parts" signs,please describe explicitly. b.The categories above the bay doors (i.e. Alignment, Tires, etc) and the corporate logos between them (i.e. Cooper Tires,etc) should be considered in the calculations. c.Signage placed in the windows of the western facing facade should also be considered. d.Will the existing"CarDoc" sign on the north façade be removed or remain? If there are comments that you are not addressing,please provide a letter explaining the details. If you have any questions or need additional information,please call me at 979.764.3570. cc: Jennie Canada,via fax 540.561.3446 Case file#06-00500280 Home of Texas A&M University (*. 111111141 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning d Development Services 1101 Texas Avenue,P.O. Box 9960 College Station,Texas 77842 Phone 979.764.3570/ Fax 979.764.3496 MEMORANDUM January 12,2007 TO: Ryan Kring,Site Enhancement Services,via fax 574.237.6166 and rlk@siteenhancementservices.com FROM: Jason Schubert,Staff Planner 35 SUBJECT: ADVANCE AUTO PARTS (DRB) As requested, staff reviewed the above-mentioned revisions submitted via email. Thank you for reconsidering elements of your proposal. The following page is a list of staff review comments that need to be addressed to help clarify and refine it further. This item will be scheduled for the January 26th DRB meeting at 11:00 AM here in City Hall unless the comments are not addressed and the following information resubmitted as soon as possible for final staff review: Ten (10) copies of revised façade and sign details with dimensions Ten (10) copies of letter/justification for proposal with revisions as necessary Color and material samples of each proposed item I have also attached our sign permit application which will need to be completed if the proposal is approved by DRB. If you have any questions or need additional information,please call me at 979.764.3570. Attachments: Staff review comments (1 pp�e.) Sign Permit application (3 Pp) cc: Jennie Canada,via email jennie.canadaa,advance-auto.com Case file#06-00500280 Home of Texas A&M University E-mail Correspondence From: Jason Schubert To: rlk@siteenhancementservices.com Date: 1/3/2007 3:04 pm Subject: College Station Advance Auto Parts Ryan, As I mentioned in my voicemail last Wednesday, I have been assigned the Design Review Board (DRB) project you submitted for the Advance Auto Parts at 204 Harvey Road in College Station, TX. I like to speak regarding the project and it's status for the January 12th DRB meeting. While I acknowledge a reduction in the total sign square footage for the site, the proposal does not appear to meet the intent of the Wolf Pen Design District. The colors do not appear to be retrained and harmonious with the building and site or compatible with adjoining premises. Unless amended, staff will be recommending denial of this item. In addition, I need additional information to determine if the submission could result in an approved sign permit. I would like to work with you so that this may be a successful submission. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss this item. Jason Jason Schubert Staff Planner Planning & Development Services City of College Station Phone: 979.764.3570 Fax: 979.764.3496 From: Jason Schubert To: rlk@siteenhancementservices.com Date: 1/4/2007 6:59 pm Subject: Staff review comments Ryan, Please refer to the attached comments that need to be addressed for the Advance Auto Parts sign submission for our Design Review Board. You prompt attention is appreciated. Jason Jason Schubert Staff Planner Planning & Development Services City of College Station Phone: 979.764.3570 Fax: 979.764.3496 From: Jason Schubert To: jennie.canada@advance„auto.com Date: 1/4/2007 8:26 pm Subject: Staff review comments Ms. Canada, I sent these comments to Ryan Kring of Site Enhancement Services, but was not successful in faxing them to you. Please refer to the attached comments that need to be addressed for the Advance Auto Parts sign submission for our Design Review Board. Jason From: "Ryan Kring" <rlk©siteenhancementservices.com> To: "Jason Schubert” <Jschubert©cstx.gov> Date: 1/5/2007 8:48 am Subject: RE: Staff review comments Please let me know a good time to contact you. >>> Jason Schubert 1/5/2007 11:06 am >>> I just spoke with Ryan Kring, the applicant, for the Advance Auto Parts DRB submission. It was scheduled for Jan. 12th but he decided to postpone it to the Jan. 26th meeting. He will be revising elements of the proposal for new consideration. In addition to some sign color changes, the revision should include proposed facade color changes from the existing black and gray to two tones of beige. Jason From: Jason Schubert To: Kring, Ryan Date: 1/5/2007 11:49 am Subject: RE: Staff review comments Ryan, It was good to be able to discuss the project with you, thank you for the clarification. As promised, I have attached some pictures of other signs that have been approved by the DRB in the WPC district. I have also attached a picture of a Sonic sign not in WPC to show the changes they made to their franchise sign. I look forward to working with you on your proposal. Jason Jason Schubert Staff Planner Planning & Development Services City of College Station Phone: 979.764.3570 Fax: 979.764.3496 From: "Ryan Kring" <rlk@siteenhancementservices.com> To: "Jason Schubert" <Jschubert@cstx.gov> Date: 1/5/2007 1:09 pm Subject: RE: Staff review comments Jason, Based on the amount of changes, I will most likely not be able to get this to you by the end of the day. I will have it for you on Monday to review. Thanks for all of your input. -Ryan Kring From: Jason Schubert To: Kring, Ryan Date: 1/5/2007 3:24 pm Subject: RE: Staff review comments Ryan, I understand not being able to turn all of that right around. I'll be happy to do a quick review and provide some feedback of the revised proposal. Once that's done and you're satisfied to continue to DRB, you will need to send 10 copies of the revised elevations, descriptions, etc (as described on the application) so they may be included in the packets sent to the Board members. Have an enjoyable weekend and I hope your back is feeling better. Jason From: "Ryan Kring" <rlk@siteenhancementservices.com> To: "Jason Schubert" <Jschubert@cstx.gov> Date: 1/10/2007 3:23 pm Subject: Advance Auto Parts Per our conversations I have made some dramatic changes to the proposal. Please take a look and let me know what you think. Thanks for all of your help. Thanks, Ryan Kring Senior Zoning Specialist Site Enhancement Services 6001 Nimtz Parkway South Bend, IN 46628 P-(888) 276-6966 F-(574) 237-6166 From: Jason Schubert To: Kring, Ryan Date: 1/10/2007 5:03 pm Subject: Re: Advance Auto Parts Ryan, I received your new proposal and have started to look through it. I plan to have some feedback to you tomorrow, perhaps Friday morning at the latest. Jason From: Jason Schubert To: rlk@siteenhancementservices.com Date: 1/12/2007 10:15 am Subject: Staff review comments 2 CC: jennie.canada@advance„auto.com Ryan, I have attached review comments regarding the new proposal for Advance Auto Parts you submitted to me. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll be happy to assist you. Jason Schubert Staff Planner Planning & Development Services City of College Station Phone: 979.764.3570 Fax: 979.764.3496 From: Jason Schubert To: rlk@siteenhancementservices.com Date: 1/12/2007 10:25 am Subject: Fwd: Staff review comments 2 CC: jennie.canada@advance„auto.com Ryan, One more comment I forgot to mention on the review. A night-time illumination rendering was not provided in the revised packet you sent this week. I believe this will be important item to include for the DRB to consider. Sorry for missing this. Thank you for doing so much work in revising it! Jason Jason Schubert Staff Planner Planning & Development Services City of College Station Phone: 979.764.3570 Fax: 979.764.3496 From: "Ryan Kring" <rlk@siteenhancementservices.com> To: "Jason Schubert" <Jschubert@cstx.gov> Date: 1/15/2007 12:04 pm Subject: RE: Staff review comments 2 Jason, I would like to ask for an additional continuance until the next available meeting in order to obtain the necessary sample boards. Due to the extensive changes made to the proposal my vendor is unable to get me the completed sample boards in time. Please let me know if this is going to be a problem. I would rather do this the right way instead of trying to rush something together that is not the best representation available. Thanks, Ryan Kring From: "Ryan Kring" <rlk@siteenhancementservices.com> To: "Jason Schubert" <Jschubert@cstx.gov> Date: 1/16/2007 8:50 am Subject: RE: Staff review comments 2 To be safe, I would like to keep it pending until I have them in hand. I hate relying on other people...but I have no choice on the sample boards. Thanks for be so helpful. Original Message From: Jason Schubert fmailto:Jschubert@cstx.govj Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 9:36 AM To: Ryan Kring Subject: RE: Staff review comments 2 Ryan, You may postpone the item until the next meeting (Feb. 9th) if you would like. For me to complete the staff report and get the packets to the DRB members, I would need all of the material two weeks in advance (Jan. 29th). Let me know if the 9th is fine or if you would like to keep it "pending" until you know you will have them. Jason Schubert Staff Planner Planning & Development Services City of College Station Phone: 979.764.3570 Fax: 979.764.3496 From: Jason Schubert To: George, Bridgette; Korthauer, Brittany Date: 1/16/2007 8:55 am Subject: Advance Auto Parts DRB Due to changes in the proposal, the applicant is waiting on the sample board from his vendor and would like to have this item as "pending" until he receives them. Let me know if you have any questions. Jason From: Jason Schubert To: Kring, Ryan Date: 3/27/2007 10:54 am Subject: College Station, TX Advance Auto Parts Ryan, I would like to follow up on the status of this project moving forward to the Design Review Board. I know you were waiting on the material samples from the vendor, I'm not sure if anything has changed. Let me know. Thanks, Jason Jason Schubert Staff Planner Planning & Development Services City of College Station Phone: 979.764.3570 Fax: 979.764.3496