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Gateway Grant
for
Foxfire Subdivision Signs
11-00500046
REQUEST: Two Subdivision Signs and One Area Identification Sign for
the Foxfire Subdivision
SCALE: 260 acres platted in four phases
LOCATIONS: 1201 Foxfire Drive; a median within the Foxfire Drive right-
of-way; and within right-of-way adjacent to 1600 Fontaine
Drive along Faulkner Drive
ZONING DISTRICT: A -OR Rural Residential Subdivision
APPLICANTS: Foxfire HOA
PROJECT MANAGER: Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner
jprochazka@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
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ITEM SUMMARY
The applicant has proposed the installation of two Subdivision signs and one Area
Identification sign for the Foxfire Subdivision. The Subdivision signs are proposed to be
located at the southeast intersection of Sebesta Road and Foxfire Drive, and in the
median located within Foxfire Drive. The Area Identification sign is proposed to be
located along the south side of Faulkner Drive in the public right-of-way, near the
intersection of Faulkner Drive and Fontaine.
All three signs are proposed to be constructed of limestone block with black metal
lettering. Landscaping and irrigation, as required by the Unified Development
Ordinance, is proposed to be installed in conjunction with the two Subdivision signs.
The proposed Area Identification and Subdivision signs meet all minimum standards of
the Unified Development Ordinance and Private Improvement in Public Right -of -Way
(PIP) requirements for the signs proposed in City right-of-way.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval.
ISSUES / ITEMS FOR REVIEW
The Design Review Board will determine each proposed gateway project's compliance
with the City of College Station's landscape, streetscape, signage, and private
improvement in the public right-of-way regulations as set forth by the Unified
Development Ordinance, and evaluate proposals based on the following criteria:
1. Gateway developments shall have good scale and be in harmonious
conformance with the neighborhood.
2. Materials shall be selected for harmony of the neighborhood.
3. Materials shall be selected for suitability to the gateway developments and the
design in which they are used and shall be architecturally harmonious with the
neighborhood.
4. Materials shall be of durable quality.
5. Gateway developments shall have good proportions and relationships to their
surroundings.
6. Colors shall be harmonious with the neighborhood and shall use only compatible
accents.
7. Plant material shall be selected for interest in its structure, texture, and color, and
for its ultimate growth. Plants that are indigenous to the area and others that will
be hardy, harmonious to the design, and of good appearance shall be used.
8. Gateway developments shall not impede traffic, including pedestrian and bicycle
traffic.
The Design Review Board will be responsible for evaluating proposals based upon
stated criteria and will forward their decision for funding to the Neighborhood and
Community Relations Coordinator. After City staff and Design Review Board reviews
have been completed and any necessary changes to the proposal approved,
contractors may apply for necessary permits for construction.
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SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Applications
2. Site plan & Sign details (provided in packet)
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