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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
WOLF PEN CREEK DISTRICT REVIEW
for
Advanced Auto Parts
12-00500017
REQUEST:
SCALE:
LOCATION:
ZONING DISTRICT:
APPLICANTS:
PROJECT MANAGER:
Building fagade color alterations and sign replacement
1.85 acres
204 Harvey Road, generally located nearthe intersection of
Harvey Road and Texas Avenue
WPC Wolf Pen Creek
Natalie Peterson, Site Enhancement Services
Lauren A. Hovde, Staff Planner
Ihovde@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Options 4 or 5 signage and
fagade change due to the subdued color scheme and
harmonious nature with the surrounding development.
Staff recommends denial of Options 1, 2, and 3 signage and
fagade changes due to the intensity of the color selection
that would compete for attention, the incompatibility with the
remaining portion of the building, and the incompatibility with
neighboring development.
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting to repaint a portion of the existing
building and replace existing signage to reflect the Advanced Auto Parts corporate
branding. Five options have been presented for review by the Design Review Board.
Option 1 is preferred by the applicant.
The applicant's preferred color section includes Castle Rock, Sand Motif, Beachcomber,
Advanced Auto Parts Red, black, white, and Safety Yellow from the Glidden
Professional color palette. The red and yellow selections do not comply with the City of
College Station Approved Color Palette. Alternative color selections, seen in Options 2,
4, and 5, include a dark red (PMS 202C) and Gold Nugget.
The applicant is proposing 174 square feet of replacement attached signage in the form
of 2 new signs, and is also proposing to replace the sign face on the existing
freestanding sign abutting Harvey Road. Advanced Auto Parts currently has 118
square feet of visible attached signage, all of which is to be replaced. The total amount
allotted to this tenant based on the length of their tenant space is 175 square feet.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The current color selection and signage was approved by the
Design Review Board in 1999 based on the Wolf Pen Creek Design District parameters.
A bright red for the signs and fagade was denied at that time.
The original building has been separated into two tenant spaces currently utilized as
Advanced Auto Parts and Car Docs. The Car Docs portion is excluded from the
proposed fagade changes and will retain the grey, maroon, and black color scheme.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Options 4 or 5 signage and fagade change due to the
subdued color scheme and harmonious nature with the surrounding development.
Staff recommends denial of Options 1, 2, and 3 signage and fagade changes due to the
intensity of the color selection that would compete for attention, the incompatibility with
the remaining portion of the building, and the incompatibility with neighboring
development.
ITEMS FOR REVIEW AND REVIEW CRITERIA:
Building facade colors:
1. Buildings shall be in harmonious conformance with the permanent neighboring
development.
2. Colors shall be harmonious and shall use only compatible accents.
Signage:
The Design Review Board shall evaluate all proposed signage according to the
following criteria:
1. Every sign shall be designed as an integral architectural element of the building
and site to which it principally relates.
2. Every sign shall have good scale and proportion in its design and in its visual
relationship to the buildings and surroundings.
3. The color, materials, and lighting of every sign shall be restrained and
harmonious with the building and surroundings.
4. The number of graphics on a signs shall be held to the minimum needed to
convey the sign's major message and shall be composed in proportion to the
area of the sign face.
5. Each sign shall be compatible with signs on adjoining premises and shall not
compete for attention.
6. Identification signs of a prototype design and corporation logos shall conform to
the criteria for all other signs.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
1. Application
2. Elevations of building facades (provided in packet)
3. Sign details (provided in packet)
4. Paint Samples (provided in packet)