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STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Lauren Hovde, Staff Planner Report Date: June 20, 2008
Email: lhovde(n�cstx.gov Meeting Date: June 30, 2008
For
TEXAS ROADHOUSE ADDITION (08-00500126)
Item: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding building materials and
alternative architectural elements for Texas Roadhouse Restaurant, located at 1601
University Drive in the Overlay District.
Zoning District: C-1 General Commercial and OV Overlay Corridor District
Location: 1601 University Drive East
Applicant: Angel Robins on, Greenberg Farrow
Item Summary: The applicant has proposed a 433-square foot addition to the
southeast corner of the existing Texas Roadhouse building. The proposed addition
continues the existing architectural style and building theme, which requires several
variances to Section 7.9 Non-Residential Architectural Standards of the Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO). The original building was approved in 1999, prior to
the adoption of non-residential architectural standards.
Section 7.9.6.3 Materials limits the use of cedar siding to 30% of any façade and
requires a minimum of 10% of each façade to consist of brick or stone. The applicant
has requested to use only cedar siding in order to continue the theme of the existing
restaurant.
Additionally, the applicant has requested to vary from Section 7.9.6.2 Building Mass
and Design, which requires a minimum of two different design elements on each of the
two façades of the addition. The UDO allows the Design Review Board (DRB) to
consider alternatives to the elements listed in Section 7.9.6.2, but does allow the DRB
to waive the requirement in its entirety. The applicant has presented the following
architectural relief elements for the Board's consideration:
East facing Elevation:
1. A roof overhang of 18 inches
2. A building projection greater than 4 feet (from the existing structure)
University Drive Elevation:
1. A roof overhang of 18 inches
2. A metal hip roof
The items for review include:
1. Architectural character
• Materials- cedar siding
• Architectural elements- alternative elements suggested
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Copy of elevations
4. Variance Request Letter
5. Alternative Elements Letter
6. Photos of the existing structure (available at the meeting)