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(10/23/2008) Lauren Hovde - RE: CVB NRA Page1l'
From: "Shannon Overby" <shannonoverby@bcscvb.org>
To: "Lauren Hovde" <Lhovde@cstx.gov>, <jeffcantre1150@yahoo.com>
Date: 10/23/2008 11:32 AM
Subject: RE: CVB NRA
I received the email... Jeff and I have a meeting at City Hall tomorrow
morning - not sure exactly who will be there-Glenn Brown and ??? -
but hopefully this will be a topic of discussion.
Thank you Lauren! Jeff or I will be in touch soon! Have a great day...
Shannon
Shannon Overby, CMP
Executive Director
Bryan-College Station CVB
715 University Drive East
College Station, TX 77840
979-260-9898
shannon@bcscvb.org
From: Lauren Hovde [mailto:Lhovde@cstx.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 5:05 PM
To: Shannon Overby;jeffcantre1150@yahoo.com
Subject: CVB NRA
Please see the attached comments for the second review and reply to
this email to verify delivery. Thank you.
Lauren Amelia Hovde'06
Staff Planner
Planning & Development Services Department
979-764-3570
(10/21/2008) Lauren Hovde - CVB NRA Page 1
From: Lauren Hovde
To: Cowell, Bob
Date: 10/21/2008 12:29 PM
Subject: CVB NRA
1. Awnings-The blue that has been selected is not on the approved color palette. Due to the fact that the building is part
of a building plot larger than 50,000 SF,an accent color can not be more than 10%of the facade. If the awnings are less
than 10% per facade,a waiver will not be needed and they may proceed. Otherwise a variance may be sought from DRB.
Article 7 Section 7.9-E.2
2. Outside Coverings- Being a part of a building plot over 50,000 SF prohibits EIFS or stucco to be used on 100%of a
facade. Any facade facing a public right-of-way must have 25% natural stone,fired brick,tile,granite, marble,or any
concrete product that has an integrated color and is textured or patterned (not aggregate material) to simulate natural
stone,fired brick,tile,granite, marble. Article 7 Section 7.9-B.3.a and Article 7 Section 7.9-D (which also applies to building
plots of 50,000 SF)
3. Sign-If this building is able to meet the requirements of a stand along site, as a pad site in the larger building plot, and
has 75 feet of frontage, it may be permitted a low profile sign of no greater than 60 SF and 4 feet in height. This low
profile sign must be setback 10 feet from a right-of-way.Article 7 Section 7.4-N.10
Special conditions regarding signage do apply since this site is within the Overlay District on University Drive. Signs shall
include no more than three colors and two lettering font styles. At least one color must match a predominant color on the
building. Article 5 Section 8.9-A.2
With only one public entrance in use,the building will be allowed "140 SF of attached signage.
Lauren Amelia Hovde '06
Staff Planner
Planning&Development Services Department
979-764-3570
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(10/21/2008) Lauren Hovde - Re: CVB
From: Bob Cowell
To: Glenn Brown
CC: Celia Hernandez; Lauren Hovde
Date: 10/21/2008 12:14 PM
Subject: Re: CVB Issues
Glenn,
The CVB building is considered part of the building plot for the entire shopping center. Because of this a number of NRA and
signage requirements are applicable. The center(i.e.,the building plot)is permitted a single sign that may include advertisements
for various tenants. Additionally,each pad site(which the CVB may qualify as)is permitted a low-profile sign not exceeding 60
square feet in area and 4 feet in height. To qualify as a pad site the site must have all of the development standards that permit it
to stand independent from the remainder of the building plot,such as meeting its own parking requirements. We do not currently
have this information and it would need to be supplied by the contractor/engineer. The bottom line is it appears they will be
permitted a low-profile sign. Lauren will continue to work with the contractor on this item.
Also of note is that it may not be possible for them to replace the wall sign(including logo)as it previously existed as it appears to
be in excess of what the ordinance permits. We have not been provided actual dimensions of the previous nor proposed wall sign,
so it is difficult at this time to make that determination.
I am working with Lauren on the other items Dave asked about and will get the information to you as soon as possible.
As a side note had the CVB talked with us about their remodeling plans prior to initiating removal of many of these items we could
have alerted them to the ordinance ramifications of some of the items they are asking about and perhaps could have avoided some
of the challenges they are now facing.
If you have any questions about this information please let me know.
Thanks,
Bob
From: Dave Ruesink
To: Gbrown@cstx.gov
CC: shannon@bcscvb.org
Date: 10/20/2008 11:45 AM
Subject: CVB building
Glenn,
I am running interferrence for the CVB today. I understand that the man doing the renovation on the
building has some issues that are costing the CVB more$than it should. While I am not in position to
share the reason why the renovation needs to be temporary (2 or 3 years), I think that some renovation is
justified. Here are the issues:
1. Awnings--Blue has been the color of the cloth awnings and they will be replaced with metal awnings
because the wind kept tearing the cloth awnings. The report is that blue is not acceptable.
2. Outside coverings--A stucko has been planned. Now it is stated that a rock needs to be used
instead. For the temporary nature, it seems that the extra expenses for rock is not justified.
3. Sign--The old sign came down with IKE. There is a 4 X 8 sign inside the door of the CVB that
needs to be outside somewhere. Even if just outside on the building, it would be much better. It says that
the CVB is open and doing business. Inside the door, it is almost useless until someone drives into the
parking lot. Being the visitor center means that folks need to be able to find the building easily.
I expect that some of these problems stem from a lack of understanding on the part of those who have
been working with the city. It is hard to explain the temporary nature of the renovation without revealing
the use planned for the building.
The contractor trying to run with the permits for renovation is Jeff Cantrell of J C Industries.
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Lauren Hovde - RE: CVB NRA Comments
From: "Danya Hatley" <danya@bcscvb.org>
To: "Lauren Hovde" <Lhovde@cstx.gov>, <jeffcantrell50@yahoo.com>
Date: 10/2/2008 11:46 AM
Subject: RE: CVB NRA Comments
Received.
From: Lauren Hovde [mailto:Lhovde@cstx.gov]
Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 11:42 AM
To: Tiffany Cantrell; jeffcantrell50@yahoo.com
Subject: CVB NRA Comments
Please see the attached comments and reply to this email to verify delivery. Thank you.
Lauren Amelia Hovde '06
Staff Planner
Planning&Development Services Department
979-764-3570
College Station. Heart of the Research Valley.
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Lauren Hovde - FYI - Convention and Visitor's Bureau
From: Jennifer Prochazka
To: Jason Schubert; Lance Simms; Lauren Hovde; Lindsay Boyer; Matthew Robinson; Molly
Hitchcock
Date: 9/17/2008 10:40 AM
Subject: FYI - Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Update on CVB building...
We asked Oscar to go out there and tell them to stop facade work and contact planning. I talked to the
contractor, Jeff Cantrell, this morning. They have demo'd the facade (they have a demo permit...who knew!?!)
and are turning in building plans today to begin construction of the new facade. I informed him of the NRA
requirements...
unfortunately, now that the facade has been demo'd, it will need to come into full compliance. Please
remember, that although this building is less than 5,000 s.f., it is more than likely part of the larger building
plot...I know that there has been some confusion on this requirement recently...
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