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CITY OF COLI,I^.GI? STATION
Hoare of Texas A&M University"
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
for
TDI - Brooks International Lab
11-00500142
REQUEST: Waiver to LIDO Section 7.9.B.3 'Building Materials' to allow more
than 30% wood or cedar siding on the east fagade of the
laboratory building.
SCALE:
LOCATION:
ZONING DISTRICT:
APPLICANT:
PROJECT MANAGER:
One lot on 53.305 acres
14739 South Dowling Road
A-O Agricultural -Open
Mike Record, Arkitex Studio
Lauren Hovde, Staff Planner
Ihovde@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval based on the scale of the
development, the merit of the proposed material, and the
continuation of an architecturally coherent campus.
Design Review Board
October 14, 2011
Page 1 of 3
ITEM SUMMARY:
Section 7.9.B.3 "Building Material" limits the use of wood siding to 30% of any fagade. The
applicant is requesting to utilize wood rainscreen on 49% of the east fapade of a laboratory
building located within the TDI Brooks International Center private business campus. The
proposed wood rainscreen is a tropical hardwood that is intended to be more durable than
traditional wood siding. In addition, the product is installed differently from traditional siding
methods in a way that allows the wood panels to shed water more efficiently.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The TDI Brooks International Center began development prior to annexation in 2011. Being
located inside of a large-scale private business campus, the structure's location is such that
there is reduced visibility from surrounding properties. In addition, the material being requested
is part of an established architectural theme that will be continued with other building within the
campus. The site currently has one existing building that utilizes the materials proposed with
this request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval based on the scale of the development, the merit of the proposed
material, and the continuation of an architecturally coherent campus.
ITEMS FOR REVIEW:
Unified Development Ordinance Section 7.9.G.1.a "Variances" states that substitutions of
building materials can be made if the building material is a new or innovative material
manufactured that has not been previously available to the market or the material is not listed
as an allowed or prohibited material.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
1. Application
2. Master Plan (provided in packet)
3. Elevations of all building facades (provided in packet)
4. Material Sample (provided at meeting)
Design Review Board Page 3 of 3
October 14, 2011