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Home My WebLink AboutMisc. 'i.~"CITYOFCOLLEGESTATION ~II... PLANNING DIVISION .. ..... .. Post Office Box 9960 11 01 · Texas A venue College Statlo-n, Texas 77842-0960 (409c) 764--3570' .September 8, 1988 MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Jim Ca;llaway, Director of Planning SUBJECT: Temporary and portable building standards. At a recent project review .thePRC."was presented a proposal for the placement of a portable building within a commercial parking lot. Theappl icant descr ibedthe use of th.e building as tt temporary at that locationU but also stated that the bull"ding. would remain there "as long as it was profitable". At the conclusion of the review Commissioner Colson expre~sed several concerns with the manner in which project,s of this nature were handled. Ci tinga need fo.r guidelines and standards to provide for consistent review of such propo.sals .,CommissionerColson asked that the topic be brought before the Commission for discussion. We have placed this item on the agenda as a discussion item so that the Commission can identify all areas of concern prior to Staff drafting any proposals. Areas of "concern identified by the PRe included standards for site improvements' associated with small facilities, possible time 'limits for the use of portable structures and policies for addressing placement of structures in non- . conforming parking lots. Landscape Guidelines for the llorthga teZone draft 6/29/88 In an effort to promote an attractive and functional urban s~ttingin llorthgate; the following ideas should be incorporated into landscape/streetscaperequirements for this area. 1) In areas where buildings and sidewalks exist, maintain a minimum pedestrian walkway of 60" (5'). This is the minimum space requiredbyA.N.S.I. standards for the side-by-side passage.of two wheelchairs. This. walkway space may ei ther be on the building side or the curbside of the sidewalk. Many existing building sites in Northgate lack enough space to include any landscape/streetscape additions. These sites shall be considered exempt from requirements. 2) The landscape/streetscapeimprovements should encompass at least 1/3 of the width of the building frontage. Doorwaywidths shall be excluded from frontage calculations. Live plant material must be included in each proposal. What we are asking for is that the developer/businessman contribute visually to the neighborhood in a positive manner. 3) Elements of anattractivestreetscape might include raised planter boxes, at-grade planting beds, seatingbenches,light features, trash receptacles, and decorative railings, banners, etc.. The Commission might consider placing style;standards on some of these items. 4) Items'usedinthe streetscape must be durable to weather and humans in order to maintain a good appearance over time. When considering plant materials, one must look at the ability to withstand and thrive in restricted settings and harsher-than- average growing conditions. Initial planting size and mature height/spread are importants issues. A plantlistemphasising small trees, 'shrubs, 'andfl owersshould be com pi led. 5 ) T h egu idel ine sshall bed eve loped in co- 0 per at i on wit h the Northga te,'" Association. 6) Upon acceptance of a set of gUidelines, the Planning Staff shall produce copies for distribution to,developers and owners of businesses in the Northgate zoning district. Discussion of Temporary and portable building standards. suggested guidelines for regulations to follow in placement or establishment of small or portable businesses within the City: 1. Meet all required setbacks in subject district, and/or construction of non-combustible materials as required for any other business. 2. Meet all fire code regulations, specificall~Thood extinguishers in cooking facilities. 3. AIlpartsoffaci Iity must be tvi thin 300 feet of fire hydrant; distance to be measured as the hose lays. 4. Meet all state Health Department regulations as enforced by County Health Department, {includiIlg agreement \-1ith other owners for use of sanitation requirements). 5. Determine specific number of exits to be required; i.e., if structure largerthan.A~~__ square feet, or has 2 or more employees, ___~_____exits are required. 6. Written agreement for trash pickup (with neighbor with dumpster or garbage bag pickup). 7. Meet all parking requirements (number of spaces). 8. Additional out-buildings will not be allowed in current non- conforming parking lots. 9. Vehicle circulation pattern proposals must be approved by City Engineer during theP.R.C. ,review process. 10. Post bond in the amount of ,j-..{lQ.O dollars .to cover removal offaci 1 i ty if unoccupied for a ~riod of --crtl-- days. (Reduces possible dangers to public health/welfare as could be affected by occupation by transients, etc.). 11. Required landscaping similar to proposed Northgate landscaping guidelines. 12. Must be properly anchored, either to sur.face of lot or on a permanent"'. foundation · d~ ~ ~ ~///-: 7~:::::- ,d ~ c?fl-Z ~~ :/;J .~ . . ~ ~~.~. /d.~ ~...~~ ~~.... ...... ~ruJ ~ ~ r A/l.............................~.............................. .............. / .. .....~................... ............. ~.6RP 1~JjY~ ~ ~.~ ~ Z;;-.J REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES Amarillo: Building Official oversees; No bldg. permi,t. if on wheels (electrical permit/inspection if hot), pro:posed use must be in accordance wI zoning district,. . can'Dot interfere wi parking, . n.o pa.rking requirement (only what applicant feels is needed.) Must comply w/iHealth codes. Galveston: Temporary Concessions - the only category which allows tfhardconstructionft, and these must comply wi engineering requirements to withstand 140 mphwind.s. Beach Area .Consignmentsare se.parate yearly. agreeDllents wI Parks and County Boards. Info. .... to be sent to us. Lubbock - Walk-up Kiosk business allowed only in parking lots in ttHeaviest Commercialtt 0-4 (wholesale-commercial.) Other detached businesses (ATMs, Film Places, AND fuel pumps/canopies) must go to ZBA if they are located in front of the AVERAGE BLDG.. SETBACK LINE of 43' (ci ty avg.) In any case, (I) the out-building must have the same facade as other mainstructure(s), (2) must not be w/in 300' of another kiosk, (3) must be removed if it goes vacant. (sno-cone shops stay away!) M'idland - Temporary Land Use Permi t{for use not allowed in district) good for up to one year. Typically used for carnivals etc., but I guess could fit for a summer only' vendor. Site plan review is required. Parking reviewed by bldg. official. Odessa - All regular requirements just like permanent installations (setba'cks, parking loss/needs, inspections) No island or landscape requirements. Portable bldgs. must be skid-mounted and anchored to ground. Plana - K.iosks - bank drive-thru 4 stacking spaces per window; restaurant drive-thru7 spac.esper window; non-res t. 2 stacking spaces per window. Full site plan review. ~~.,e~.. ......CITYOFCOLLEGE STATION ~...~ ... .... FIRE DEPARTMENT .. ... .. Post Office Box 9960 .1101 Texas Avenue College Station,T-exas 77842-0960 MEMORANDUM TO: Jane Key FROM: Asst, Chief DalVis .IJ.,,*," DATE: r1arch 30~ 1989 RE: Study on t.smporary structurss .Ja.ne I conta.cted all five cities a.nd t.he resl_~lts 3.re a.s f 0 1 1 ow s: AtAstin: Temporary bu il di ngsmus t obtain a perm i t \4Jhi ch is dated a.ndthe 'strttct.ure must be out by that. dat.e also there are T10 except.ionsa.nd no ext.en.sions, no major codes o.re reql~ired unless they do cook'ingthen they must install a hood system. Sa.n'MarC1..IS: No t. va ry or ga.n i zed no one sea.mad to know who wa.s in cha.r ge of this area. Never could get 'anyone to answer my questions. Na.co gdoches : I 'was told that they do not worry abOtlt these type st. rt~ctl.lreS and tha tthey. did not ha.ve tha.t much of s. prabl en1!t No s,pecif ic codes on thesubject* Arlingt.on: I f they cook t.heymt.tst comply with hood system reg,lJi rement.s ~ theot.her codes in' the ci t.y are not enforced that mtlch, they arerna.de to comply to distance between bt~i Idingse F't.~ Worth: rJo code.tha.t e}~presslJl address this sl.l.bject bttt if cooking i.s done they mttst 'comply \n,rit.h syst'em reqt.l.irements, permit.s are requ ired .a.11d da.ted. Everyone we.s pretty vagtlS on the slJ.bject bl_~t a.greed that sOlnethi ng need,sd to--be.done bu.t had nothing to work from ul11ess it_illvolved with fire safety.