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Rudy's Barbecue & Country Store
Case #98443
DRB Members Present: Kay Henryson, Chara Ragland, George McLean, James Massey, Jane Kee
and Veronica Morgan.
Staff Present: Natalie Ruiz and Shirley Volk.
Applicant: Blake Brown, Rudy's Barbecue & Country Store and Paul Clarke, Clarke & Wyndham.
On Wednesday, October 14, 1998 the Wolf Pen Creek Design Review Board met to discuss the use
only of the property located along the south side of Harvey Road, just east of the Office Max
development (formerly known as Sneakers and the Christmas Store). Blake Brown with Rudy's BBQ
informed the Board that they are interested in purchasing the site for a restaurant and country store with
gas pumps. The gas pumps will probably be placed adjacent to the Office Max building so they will be
less obtrusive from Harvey Road. They have chosen to use non -branded gasoline so that there are no
signage or trademark requirements for the awning over the pumps.
The Board expressed concern with the use of gas pumps in the Wolf Pen Creek zoning district. The
country store (or convenience store) seems to be an accessory use to the restaurant and is much smaller
in comparison to the restaurant. Chairman Henryson moved to recommend that a conditional use
permit not; be issued for the use of gas pumps in the Wolf Pen Creek zoning district. Ms.Ragland
seconded the motion which passed unopposed (6 - 0).
The Board stated that the restaurant and small country store does fit within the uses listed in the WPC
zoning district and will be a nice addition to the area. City Planner Kee moved to recommend approval
of the use of Rudy's Barbecue and Country Store (the restaurant and small convenience store) without
the use of gas pumps. Chairman Henryson seconded the motion which passed unopposed (6 - 0),
The following is a list of concerns expressed by the Board with respect to the conceptual site plan:
The lack of throat depth for the proposed driveway on Harvey Road.
The DRB suggested that the row of parking along the creek be removed.
Antique pumps could be considered instead of active pumps.
-- The red pole on the freestanding sign should be changed. Colors suggested were black, green,
cream, etc.
Rudy's BRQ
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DRB ConcerrigComments (contl
- The bright red color of the building may not be allowed. The DRB would consider a maroon color,
(Recently the DRB denied the use of a bright red and yellow colors on the adjacent Sonic
development.)
The "Take Away" sign that is placed perpendicular to the building may not be allowed under the
City's sign ordinance.
The screening of the serviceldumpster area is an area of concern. , The applicant should incorporate
materials and colors of the building instead of a solid cedar fence.
The landscaping; should be more natural with fewer straight lines. The goal is to blend with the
future park setting along the rear of the property.
-- Provide more plantings up towards the building to provide a smoothertransition. (The photographs
provided show little to no landscaping between the parking lot and building.)
Address pedestrian access to the site and potential conflicts with vehicular traffic,
This item is scheduled for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission on "Thursday, October
15, 1998.
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street to connect with Faulkner Drive in the Fokfire Subdivision (which coniplics with the City's
Thoroughfare Plan). Staff recommended approval with the addition of a 10 foot public utility easement
along the backs of Lots 8-12, Block 34 and Lots 1-8, Block 33.
Conunissioner Parker moved to approve the Final Plat with staff recommendations. Commissioner
Mooney seconded the motion which passed unopposed. (5-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration of a proposed use on (lie site formerly known as
Sneakers in the Wolf Pen Creek District.
City Planner Kee explained the permitted uses for the Wolf Pen Creek District. The request is for a
country store and restaurant with gasoline pumps. The Design Review Board met October 14 and the
only concern they had was with the gasoline pumps. The DR11 voted unanimously to approve the
restaurant and store request with elimination of the gasoline pumps. The applicant wanted the
Connnission's direction before proceeding with the site plan. The request may come back as a
conditional use permit in the future to allow for the pumps.
Mr. Paul Clarke, Clarke & Wyndham, explained that the applicant agreed to use non -brand gas which
would allow the canopy to match the building. Mr. Blake Browne said that they would consider
eliminating the gas pumps if a conditional use permit was not approved. He said they would be willing
to do whatever the City requested behind the building (the part that backs up to the creek).
The Commission carve to the consensus to allow the applicant to proceed with the site plan and return
with the site plan without the gasoline pumps.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Public hearing, and consideration of a proposed amendment to Chapter
9, Section 10 of the College Station Code of Ordinances, updating the parkand,dedication
requirements for residential developments. (98-818),
City Planner Kee explained that the original ordinance and dedication fees were adopted in 1981. She
explained that from talking to builders, developers, architects, engineers, and homeowners, there is a
high regard for the City's park system. The results of the 1998 Citizen Survey showed,94% of
respondents were satisfied with the cleanliness and maintenance of our parks and 73.5 percent would
favor a bond issue to pay for parks and recreation improvements, She said there was no set national
standard for parkland, but the newest publication of the National Recreation and Parks Association
(1996) emphasized that each community should establish its own standards to fit their needs, Currently
combined neighborhood and community parkland is approximately 7 acres per 1,000 population; with
about half of this acreage being neighborhood parkland. Staff felt the City was close to falling below
our current standard: The reasons for this decline is because our ordinance had notbeen reviewed or
updated since 1981. The current dedication fee is $225 per dwelling unit (as established in 1981), but
applying the consumer price index to our current fee it would adjust to $418 per dwelling unit. The
current fee has not kept up with inflation, land costs, or construction costs since 1981.
A subcommittee was formed including staff of Parks Department, Development Services, and
representatives from the P&Z Commission and the Parks Board. This subcommittee formed initial
recommendations and met with a focus group of developers and builders. Those recommendations
were reflected in this proposed ordinance.
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FILE NOTE
Rudy's Barbecue & Country Store
Case #98443
DRB Members Present: Kay Henryson, Chara Ragland, George McLean, James Massey, Jane Kee
and Veronica Morgan,
Staff Present: Natalie Ruiz and Shirley Volk.
Applicant: Blake Brown, Rudy's Barbecue & Country Store and Paul Clarke, Clarke & Wyndham.
On Wednesday, October 14, 1998 the Wolf Pen Creek Design Review Board met to discuss the use
only of the property located along the south side of Harvey Road, just east of the Office Max
development (formerly known as Sneakers and the Christmas Store). Blake Brown with Rudy's BBQ
informed the Board that they are interested in purchasing the site for a restaurant and country store with
gas pumps- The gas pumps will probably be placed adjacent to the Office Max building so they will be
less obtrusive from Harvey Road. They have chosen to use non -branded gasoline so that there are no
signage or trademark requirements for the awning over the pumps.
The Board expressed concern with the use of gas pumps in the Wolf Pen Creek zoning district. The
country store (or convenience store) seems to be an accessory use to the restaurant and is much smaller
in comparison to the restaurant. Chairman Henryson moved to recommend that a conditional use
permit not be issued for the use of gas pumps in the Wolf Pen Creek zoning district. Ms. Ragland
seconded the motion which passed unopposed (6 - 0).
The Board stated that the restaurant and small country store does fit within the uses listed in the WPC
zoning district and will be a nice addition to the area. City Planner Kee moved to recommend approval
of the use of Rudy's Barbecue and Country Store (the restaurant and small convenience store) without
the use of gas pumps. Chairman Henryson seconded the motion which passed unopposed (6 - 0),
The following is a list of concerns expressed by the Board with respect to the conceptual site plan:
The lack of throat depth for the proposed driveway on Harvey Road.
The DRB suggested that the row of parking along the creek be removed.
Antique pumps could be considered instead of active pumps.
The red pole on the freestanding sign should be changed. Colors suggested were black, green,
cream, etc.
Rudy's BBQ
DRB 10114198
Case #98-443
Page 2 of 2
DRB Concems/Comments (cont.):
The bright red color of the building may not be allowed. The DRB would consider a maroon color.
(Recently the DRB denied the use of a bright red and yellow colors on the adjacent Sonic
development.)
The "Take Away" sign that is placed perpendicular to the building may not be allowed under the
City's sign ordinance.
-- The screening of the service/dumpster area is an area of concern. The applicant should incorporate
materials and colors of the building instead of a solid cedar fence.
The landscaping should be more natural with fewer straight lines. The goal is to blend with the
future park setting along the rear of the property.
Provide more plantings up towards the building to provide a smoother transition. (The photographs
provided show little to no landscaping between the parking lot and building.)
Address pedestrian access to the site and potential conflicts with vehicular traffic.
This item is scheduled for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, October
15, 1998.
WNatalie Thomas Ruiz
Assistant Development Coordinator
October 22, 1998