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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMiscellaneous~~r CITY OF COLLEGE STATION LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES FOR THE NORTHGATE ZONE 6/29/88 FleNote December 7, 1987 CL:kh S -~ ~.. . t~FICE (~' THE CITY P.o. e0X 996 ATTp~N~Y 1101 TEXAS AVENUE COLLEGE STATLON~ TEX AS 77840-990 4 t 09~-.764-3515 December 4, 198 7 Mr . Henr y~, p Y arkman Rt. 7 Box 1410 CERTIFIED: RETU~ Bryan, TeXas 77 RE 803 CEIPT REQUESTED RE: Parkin Lot g Landscaping.., Dear Mr. Parkm . an: fur office has ton Zon been contacted b t ng Cf~ical concer Y he :City. of ColLe e landsca in ning_ failure by ou q Sta- p g requirements. ~' to com 1 p y with Accor~inq to , tan our ordinances d ' sc ~ . i Q apin re Y u are r e g u u it it q em e ents imposed b •q d to meet the tee In compliance her Y the Fro~ect ReV~ ewth, you ha lew Commlt_ soaping re~uireme Ve failed t nt of six. 1-1~~,~ gal: ° satisfy the land- .suckle graundc4Ver ~~ iper oak trees the s (4 pots at a r and honey- p: etback area of thew pp oximatelY I5" on cen ter ~ in have failed to est side of. the r install a sprinkle prOperty• Further { dnance. Thsse r system as ,..you requirements are im regUZred by the or- Section 11, you posed by Crd' have. .,failed to mee inanCe No, 1638 as specified b Kim t the ordinan k _Cctober Y Johnson, the Assi ce regu~.rements 8,.19.87... The Cif- start Zoning pff1e. plaints against Y of:Co11ege Stato ial, as of You if n will file eom- wthin the nex y°U do not meet the t ten (10} days, Rio ordinance requremen ~ dine of up to latons is ~ . $200 for each da will be subject t ~. ordinanCe. Y that you fail to ° a comply kith .the ,. ~, You have anY questio ~~~~ ~ to call me at 7~4~350~ ns conCe~ning this, 1 ,~~~ we wl l- file ~ If YQU :.fail to eom pease £eel free ~,~~; th ' omplain s upon. ou ply with the..:ordi ., ~ z ~~ ~s letter. T Y ten (10~ days after ~anCe ~~ ~~ hank you . You receive r~ ~~ ~~~~~' , ~~ ~~ - ~. ~~ ~~~~~~ Yours ve r ~ ~ ~~~~,~ y t 1 Y ~ ,. ~~~ ,' ~~ ~; ~ ~~ ~ S `~'~ C a' Y k e ~~~~~~ C ' ~~,~~ lty ttorney G:ds ~~~.` ~~ .Pj fit ~~ ~a~l e ta~~~~ y POST OFFICE B(3X 9~f,0 1101 TEXAS AYENUE COLLEGE STATIt~N, TEXAS 77840-090 MEMORANDUM TO: Marianne Banks, Asst. City Attorney 12I2~87 FROM: Kim Johnson, Planning Asst. `` .,1 RE. Lack ofi required landscaping at Henry Parkman~s Parking Lot Since construct ~ on of a parr i ng i of at 202 First St,-, Mr, Parkman figs fa i'i ed to ~ nsta i L i andscap i ng as required by the P,R.C., which reviewed the project on 5/ 14186.. He :built -the I of .during the summer of 1987 and got e I ectr i ca 1 connect on on August 27th, Since no C.4. was requ red for a park i ng i at we had no specific date in which to inspect the landscape, Hor~ever, in October I was i n the area and nat i ced the parking I of was f i n s shed and i n operation. At that t i me ~ w rote Mr. Parkman and gave him 45 days to fu l f i I I his P.RC, ob l i gat i ons concerning I andscape instal latianC He has nat made any contact with this .office since receiving his notificati©n made the follow-up inspection today 1 N'~~~s~~~~~3a'~~ ~anl~a 6i6l~u$~'~t~£ r,:~o 'tivtN a~1~1~:M~a qlV~ a~an~ ~ a v~ A N ~.. ~ ~ ' --~ ~ ~ ~ ~~n 0 F'~ ~» 0 ~ q ~ U 0 p n C1 a ~ 0. U ~' ~ a 1'' f ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ H r ~. O y' r ro K~~'~~ w C "" ~ O'1 a • ~ ~ ~ w ,,,, ~, .. 3 ,' ~ ~r" p. ~' o~ +~ ~ 0 ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ , ~ ~ '~ October 8,1987 0 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ N- ~ :.~ • .. ? . .. -n '~ ~ ~ ~ ~ • z ~ ~ • _o r ... ., ~~ ~ ~ ~ i ! Henry W. Parkman ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ .~ R m ~t . 7 B ox 1410 ~' Bryan, Tx .77803 RE : PARKING LOT,. LANDSCAPING Dear Mr. Parkman, While in the- Northgate area yesterday I noticed that .your arkin lot at Patricia and First St. is now 'open for business. P 9 The lot appears to comply with all of the terms of the 5/1:4/86 Project Review Commi tee report except item #9 which references re wired landscaping. Your approved site plan indicated -that you q w©uld satisfy the- landscape requirement by planting six 1-1/2" caliper. oak trees and honeysuckle groundcover (4" pots @ 15" on centers in the setback area on the west side of the property. The site lan also... noted that a spr inkier system would. be installed p to water the landscaped areas. As landsca in is a re uirement of College Station's Zoning p 9 q Ordinance 1638 Section 11 'you must bring your project into com liance b com letin the plantings and sprinkler within 45 p Y P da s of receipt- of this -letter. Violations of the Zoning Y Ordinance are bxou ht before the Municipal Court and are subject . 9 to :fines up to $200 for each day of violation beyond the deadline. Attached is a copy of the .P.R.C. report for your project. Please feel free to call me a 764-3570- if you have a question re ardin the ordinance or your spe~if is landscape. proposal. 9 9 Thank you for your co-operation with this matter. _sncerely ~ '~~~ . III, Kim Jo son li Asp istant Zoning Official z c n ao ~~ ~ti ~~ ~~ M 5' N ~~ O ~ MW 0 s 0 k fi _, ,.~ ~.' • ~ ~l of ~l~ ~ t~~n POST OFFICE B(~X 990 1101 TEXAS AVE1~'l.'E COLLEGE' STATION, TEXAS 778402499 May 14, 1986 MBMORANDUM • ~,, T.O., Henry W. Parkman ~~ . , ~~>;~ FROM: Prajec Review Committee {p.R•C.} `~' Jame Callaway, Assisthnt Director of Planning _David Pullen, City Engineer ` David Brochu, P&Z Representative Others attending: Kim Johnson, Assistant Zoning Official Car-o1 Elmore, Assistant :City Attorney ,~~ .... - Lavern: Dube, GTB Reviewed plan _prior t~-~:~~~eting} Jzmmy McCord, McCord Engineering, Ln~~..,w.~...- Bob Bpps Assistant Director of Public Services Bland` Bllen Fire Marshal's -Office Shirley Volk, Planning Technician SUBJECT: Parking Lot Plan -- Day/Nice Parking on Lots 1, 2 & 3 Block 9 Boyett Estates Fartition subdivision (e lot bounded on 3 sides by Church Street,` First Street and Patricia Street} X86-40$) The P.R.C. met-on this date to review the above mentioned project. and recommends approva with the following conditions~:~ l The Cit Bn neer:,ponted out that the parking spaces along ChurchfStreet will be } Y g difficult to back out of. 2) The Fire Department indicated that the 24 foot drives would pose no .problems.; also that all parts of the. parking lot can_be reached from a street. 3) The exact lacatian of an electric pole should be shown; coordinate electric service requirements with Ray Havens in. the Pslectric Department. 4 Assistant Director of Public Services hes indicated no dumpster will be,rrequired at this project . 5 The large freestanding sign being proposed was. not taken under consideration by the P.R.C, because Ordinance No. 1638-Section 7.11 indicates freestanding signs .are prohibited in -this zoning district ~C--NG CQmmercxal Northgate~) . Applicant was referred~to the Zoning Board of Adjustmentfar consideration of this sign. 6) The City Engineer referred to construction note number l and'the note at the bottom left portion of the sito plan and p©inted out that these..notes must be changed. to reflect t'construct new curb and curb cuts.. in accordance with City of Col~legf~ l P.R.C. $6-4Q8 5-14-86 Page 2 Station standards." 7) Vates were cast by the P.R.C. regarding allowing the 64 small identification signs for each parking space, with Mr. Cableway casting a no vote for Mr. Mayo, and. Mr. Pullen Nand Mr. ~rochu each casting aeyes.vote. The decision was reached to Allow small parking space identification signs no arger than 6" x 12" with a numeral only to identify a parking space :number. 8) The P.R.C. then cast votes regarding the landscaping requirement of 8 foot islands, with a unanimous decision to waive that requirement due to the larger than required landscaped setback area being proposed. 9) it was pointed out that because landscaping is not waived by ordinance, landscaping points es set forth in the zoning ordinance .must be met, those being $72 points required, 436 of which:.must be in canopy trees. The applicant stated .that he plans to include groundco~er (other.,:than grass) in the large setback area, and agreed to include a minimum of 436 points in canopy trees. Mrs. Johnson also pointed out that the landscape section of the Zoning ordinance requires tha groundeover must attain 100 coverage. with~.n ane ye~rr, so spacing of the plan s is critical. Also, she informed~~p.~~~-~~~:~~that ordinance requires either. a sprink er system or hose bzbs to help with Maintenance of the landscaping. (Section 11 Ordinancce 163$ was. given to the applicant.) Thee P.R.C. indicated as a group that steel posts, fewer in number than the creosote :posts proposed on the site plan are more acceptable, but are not a requirement, such posts {number and material}..being up to the discretion of the applicant. Any changes-to an approved p1~n dust be cleared through the office of-the Director of Planning. SUBMIT 10 GOPIBS OF RBVISF~`D SITE PLAN TO PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO GONTI'NUING KITH STEP II OF'TNE BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS . ., ~, P ~ c ~" 7.11 DISTRICT C-NG COMMERCIAL NORTNGATE A: PURPOSE: The area described herein `is determined to be unique and to contain. same historic significance; therefore this special zoning district shall apply only in this eras end sfiall incorporate regulations designed to aid development end redevelopment in a manner compatible with the character of the area. The area is described a,s. folloNS: BEGINNING at a paint in he centerCine of Church Street and. the centerline of Nagle Street; Thence S45 degrees 24'10"E s distance of 44Om82' ~to a point in :University Drive; Thence S45 degrdes 35'50"W a distanee of 703.10' to a point; Thence S44 deg r8es 05`50" Nf a di stance of 1157.87' to a point; Thence N81 degrees 34'45"W `a distance of 395,70' to a point; Thence N65:degrees 40`33"W a distance of 1.27..09' to a point in Lhe centerline of Church Street; Thenea N44 degrees 35'50"E a distance of 2138.39` to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 2x.095 acres mare or less. 8. PERMITTED USES: All i.h A-fi end C-1 subject to project review, C. PROJECT REYIEW AEQUIREO: - Alt projects require P.R.C, review. Applicants shall file an epplcatia~ form with the:Ci y Planner no: less than ten (1Oj days prior to the P.R.C m eet:~i ng et which he p ropose l i s ` to be reviewed. The applicant shell be notified of the i men -date, and place of the P.R.C. meeting. Reports shell be kept for alt P.R.C. meetings. The P.R.C. shed l file with the City Planner`s written report on the final plan approved by the Committees together with a copy of the final plan itself, certified by the City Planner for compliance with tfie P,R.C, requirement Refer to Section 1~.1-.C for guidelines on preparation of 9 site plan. . Q, APPEAL: Refer to Section 10.3 for the appeal process of a decision of the P.R,C, E. SPECtAI RfSTRICTIONSs In reviewing a .proje.ct, the P.R.C. may require traffic and parkin~gimpact studies, s review of existing occu'pency~ and other . , reasenabla appropriate date to determine the impact of the project. Additional Perking and tendacaping may be required if determined to be necessary to tali eve this impact. F, CQNDLTIONAL USES PERMITTED: flefer' to Section 8.12. G. AREA. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum front setback: 10 feet. H, PARKING REQUIREMENTS: As required by P.R.C, I. SIGN REGULATIONS: See Section 12, except freestanding,and roof signs ere prohibited. Zoning Ordinance` page 7-12 SY: C~~~g/ P 0. BOX 9960 1101 TEXAS AVEI`1C1E COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77842-0960 1409) 764-3500 January ~.1, ,1989 Mr. Don Ganter Dixie Chicken Restaurant - 3~7 University Drive college Station, Texas 77840 FEs Northgate Parking Lot ~ - Dear Don: As you will ~cecall the parking lot wh. ch ou urchas ed in Y P ~'uly 1988' in the Northgate area is a.n violation of the Zoning 4-rdnance of the City of College Station. Attached Tease find p a copy.. of the post recent litter sent by our office to the prior awner, Hanle Parkman, before we were aware that you. had purchased ~' the proper y. The City has withheld sending a Zoning ordinance Gom liance efts t p r i o you since you:.:.only recently_purcl~a~ed he property and due to your ;:prior willa.ngness to meet all requirements of our .city ordinances on your other: projects. However, the City con- ta.nues to receive complaints regarding the condition of ahe ,park- ng lots in the Northgate area. Since `you have indicated to sae ,that . youhave plan too favorably change ahe a earance of the lot P _ __ which you.,.,,,.. purchased, I:would appreciate the op rtunit to talk P~? y w~.th ou alon wi h Kip .John y ~ g son from the Planning D vision, In order that we may understand ....your plans and work with you in bringing the parking lot into coca fiance with Cit Code, Pleas p Y _ e contact Ka.m at 764-3?54 or myself at 764-3507 at your earliest convenience and we will be pleased to discuss the' ~aat~er with you. . Thank you for your attention to this utter. :Sincerely yours, Marianne ;Landers Banks Aas i s taut city Attorney MLB.eac enclosure :.._ . __ . -- Home of Texas A ~ M C[niversit i Y ~/ . ,. '. ~~ ~~ r v oFFICC O~ THE CITY ATTORNEY P.O. BOX :.9960 1101 TEXAS AVENUE COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77840-9 9 6 0 (409 764-3515. July 1, 1988 Mr. Don Ganter Dixie Chicken Restaurant X07 University Drive College Station, Teas C 77$40 RE: Minors in Possession of Alcoholic Beverages at Dixie Chicken Restaurant Dear Don: Dick Haddox indicated that he had spoken with you concerning . municipal court prosecution of individuals charged w h the of- fense of`minor in ossession of an alcoholic ~bevera e. The Cit p 9 y Attorney's Office is in charge of criminal prosecution. ~1s pras- ecutors, we have some impact on the outcome of cr~nlnal itiga- tion,.but as you are aware, the court is the final authority: ~'he goals of the prosecutor's office are -to ~ l } seek ~ ust ice, (2 prove the elements of an offense, and ~3) to enhance the cred- blity of prosecution witnesses. In order to prove the elements of an offense of minor in possession of are alcoholic beverage, we-must have someone testify that saw the offense occur. A police officer is not able to tes- ti'fy when he has simply issued a ticket :for the offense. In or- '~, _~~r to accomplish -any successful prosecution, we need the as's i s- tance of both ..yourself and your employees, not just at your res- taurant, .but. also in tie cour..axo~zm..~~_.~. _.:.. .__` . _ _ ..~...: ...~.- ------------.._.._._. -As I stated earlier, the other goal of the City Attorney's office is to enhance the credibility of pro ecuton witnesses. We feel that with Judge Banks, that. cre,~ibilty is greatly en- ~i hanced where Jud e Banks feels that there is fair treatment of g the accused. Specifically, he wants to feel that al indiv~.duals are treated equally-and fairly. It is our perception that Judge ~3~nl~s wi 1 be hesitant to convict anyone in the event that he feels that only some minors are singled out for issuance of a ca.- ~ taton, even though, they..ha~ve all consumed alcoholic beverages. we .would strongly recommend that in order to enhance the cred- bil~.ty of canes, all minors that consume alcoholic beverages be treated equally. i 1 Yours very tr-.~ ~.y, ', v . `~, ~~ ~,,. '~~ ~ ~~~~ - OFFICE (~ 1'HE CITY ~TTOF~NEY P.O. BOX 99b0 1101 TEXAS AVENUE CaLLEGE STATION, TEXAS ...77840-9 9 6 0 " (409 764--3515 July 1, 1988 i~ir . D ~k Haddox City Council Member City of C~1.l.ege Station ~~ P.~. Bo: ~~~~60 Co~.lec~e Station, Tex~r ?7842 ~~: Minors in Possession of Alcoholic Beverages at Dixie C'n~ken Restaurant Dear i~c'x: Please f.~nd enclosed a copy of a letter that I am sending to Don. Ganter~. In speaking wi t~ Marianne :about he problem, she has pointed out two other issues that I think you need to be aware of. ~~...,, Where a defendant..pleads guilty or no contest to a minor in possession c'narge, and the defendant has a clean record, Judge ~3anks frequently place the defendant o>1 deferred adjudication, (probation. If the Judge: defers adjudication, he can assess court costs and require community service, attendance at alcohol education classes, require no drinking, etc. 'Judge Banks fre- quently requires as a condition of probation. that the defendant ~' not be allowed to go into businesses that sell alcoholic bever- ages. Mr. Canter 'za publicly objected that the person who has been convicted is not allowed to go back. into his business. He says he ~~ needs the business . f~ Tt has also come to our attention that there is some ques- t ion as too whether or not Mr . Canter is having al.l minors con- suming alcoholic beverages le~~~lly charged with the offense. It xs rumored ti~~t only those, indvlduals._ that pause^aproblems__.a.re _._.~._~~....y.::~__.._.._ being c'~arged -with the offense of a m~ nnr in possess ion of an a1- coholic beverage. The word among the student body is if you drink qu~~tly, you will not be carded. . At ~t~ur ass-istance on this matter, Yours very tru y, Cat y: City Attorney '~ CL: ds Enclosure cc : Ron Rag land