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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMiscellaneousNRB STAFF REPORT KINKO'S AWNING AND SIGN (98-448) The Kinko's located at 509 University Drive is proposing a new awning and sign. on the front of the store above the front doors. The property is in the NG-1 Historic Northgate Zoning District. The proposal is to replace the existing awning and sign. The new awning and sign are very similar in color and design. It is larger than the existing. Material and color samples have been submitted. Applicable sections of the Zoning Ordinance .and Design Guidelines are attached. (2) Eligible landscape/streetscape improvements. shall include raised .planter boxes, at-grade planting beds, indoor window plantin~s where sidewalks are. too narrow for outside plantings, seating benches,. tght features trash receptacles, decorative railings, and other. elements: featured in the G~ollege Station Streetscape Plan. The standards set forth. herein are in lieu of and not in addition to the Landscaping Requirements contained in Section I1 of this Zoning. Ordinance. ~_: --~~J, :SIGN REGULATIONS: Attached signs only. Refer to Section 12 of the Zoning Ordinance. k. PARKING SCREENING: A three foot -high parkin~gg screen .shall be provided when. parking..."is adjacent to public Right of V~Tay. Screening may be accomplished using plantings, berms, or structural elements. 1. DUMPSTERS` Dumpsters shall. be kept in the rear of the building and shall be screened with devices made of masonry or wood with surrounding landscapping. Where feasible, consolidation. of dumpsters may be required by the NRB/PRC. 2. SUB-DISTRICT NG 2 COMMERCIAL NORTIIGATE a. PURPOSE: This subdistrict is intended for areas in Northgate containing larger retail' commercial uses. and undevelo land.. This subdistrict also applies to areas'. identified in the Northgate_ R eveloprnent Plan as suitable for mixed-use redevelopment in close proximity to Texas A&M University. This zoning district shall incorporate regulations desiggned to aid mixed-use development and redeveloppmeet in a manner compatible with the general character of the Northgafe area.. b. PERMITTED .USES.: Thee following uses are permitted: Definitions of uses shall be'those construed to be in accordance with customary municipal: planning, engineering, or normal English usage. All permitted uses in NG-1, plus the following: Apartment :Hotel Bowling alley Drive-in sales Drive-ideating establishment Hotel _ .Motel Retail sales and services, over 7500 square feet Shopping Centers Any other use determined. by the Commission to be of the same general character as the above permitted. uses. c. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED: The following conditional uses shall be allowed in addition to .any. use allowed under section 8.12 provided the Commission determines them to be compatible with the general character of the particular area within which they. are. proposed to be located .and provided these uses do not adversely affect or limit uses of adjacent or nearby property: (1) Fraternity or sorority houses and fraternity or sorority meeting places (2) Group Housing (3) Hospital, sanitarium, nursing home, or convalescent home {4) Night Clubs Zoning Ordinance Page 7 - 44 SIGNS Neighborhood Commercial Districts depend heavily. on effective sign. design and location. Signs play an important role. in the appearance of urban commercial azeas. The location and design characteristics of signs strongly influence people's. perceptions of the district and its individual businesses. ' First impressions have a lasting influence, making it essential that the Northgate area present an appealing image to potential. customers, tenants. and investors. Signs' that aze designed without regard for :the surrounding architecture and placement, can detract from the district's overall appearance. Signs should be scaled more appropriately to a pedestrian environment and designed to accommodate shoppers strolling along sidewalks and motorists driving at slower speeds. Such a pace allows people to take in more of their surroundings at a glance. .The following types of signs are all encouraged: • Icon or graphic signs: These aze a type of sign that illustrate, by their shape, the nature of the. business within. They aze the easiest signs to read and aze therefore well-suited to vehicular as well as pedestrian traffic. • Window signs: These are pedestrian oriented. 'They allow for the majority of the display area to be open for pedestrian window shopping.. These signs should. not cover more than 33% of the window area. • Hanging signs: These are hung from sidewakc coverings or mounted perpendicular to the sidewalk. They are very effective for pedestrians. • Flush mounted signs: These are sgnboazds or individuaLdie-cut letters placed on the face of the. buildings. ' Usually there- is a recess or horizontal molded band on the building that was designed to accommodate the_sign. ® Perpendicular signs: These are hung from exterior fagade of the building. This. style of sign is appropriate for the Northgate area ~n a limited basis. No more than one perpendicular sign should be allowed every 35 feet. All perpendiculaz signs should be modest in size. Northgate Design Guidelines S This restaurant menu is built into the side of the building which allows .pedestrians to view. menu ...options without eliminating sidewalk space. This chain restaurant, in downtown Ft. Worth, changed its signage to better fit in the context of the building. These hanging signs are targeted at the pedestrian. Placement and l)e~ign of signs This combination of signs provides a pedestrian oriented sign and a vehicular oriented sign o Signs should relate in placement and size to other building elements. o Signs should not obscure other. building elements such as windows, cornices, or decorative details. • Sign material, style .and color. should compliment the building. facade. • Individual shop signs in a single storefront should relate to each other in design, size, color, placement on the building, and lettering style. • Wood or metal is recommended • Illuminated plastic signs are strongly discouraged. • Letters exceeding 14" in height are discouraged in pedestrian oriented azeas. Northgate Design Guidelines 9 AWNINGS AND :CANOPIES Awnings and canopies shelter .pedestrians from sun and rain and protect display window merchandise from ultraviolet rays or sunlight ezposure damage. Due to the diversity of architectural styles, both horizontal fixed canopies and fabric awningsare encouraged. Canopies should be compatible within a given block. • Colors should be compatible with the overall color scheme of the facade. Solid colors or simple muted triped patterns are appropriate. Rigid canopies. are encouraged to provide recessed lights. that illuminate the sidewalk. lVorthgate Design Guidelines ti ~ '3 This block providtx a variety of styles and tnatcrials of a~mings and canopies. 10 entry to this boutique. _ °9" TUBERS NUFA~ & MA CUSTOM DESIGNERS November 19, 1998 City of College Station ATTN: MR. CARL WARREN 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Tx 77845 Re: Kinko's 509 University West College Station Dear Mr. Warren: Enclosed please find a check in the amount of $50.00 and (7) seven each drawings for your approval. Please contact me if you have any questions (800) 927-3221 ext.118. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely,. ~~. Pancho Ji n z - Account Executive PJ/cjm Enclosure AUSTIN DALLAS SAN ANTONIO ®HOUSTON / HOUSER NEON 7208 SO. W. W. WHITE RD m P. O. BOX 201240 ®SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78220 ®210 / 648-3221 ®800 / 927-3221 ®Fax 210 / 648-4709 NORTHGATE REVIEW BOARD SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT December 11, 1998 TO: Pancho Jimenez, P.O. Box 201240 San Antonio, TX 78220 FROM: Northgate Review Board: Julius Gribou, NRB Chairman Cheryl Anz, NRB .Representative Leslie Randolph, NRB Representative Elton Abbott, NRB Representative. Karl: Mooney,. P&Z Representative Steve Parker, P&Z Representative Others Attending Jane Kee, City Planner Shirley Volk, Development Coordinator Randy Brumley, .Housing Program Coor ' ator Lee Battle, .Staff Planner Debra Charanza, Staff Assistant SUBJECT: Awnzng and Sign Replacement - 509 University Drive (98-448) A Northgate Review Board Subcommittee meeting was held Wednesday, December 9, 1998, to review the proposal to replace the existing sign and awning at 509 University Drive. After the presentation by Staff, Elton Abbott made a motion to approve the sign and awning as presented. Steve Parker seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Applicant can proceed with applications for permitting from the Building Department.