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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Consideration of three restaurant developments proposed for the Wolf
Pen Creek Corridor, Lots 2, 3, and 4 of he West Wolf Pen Creek Subdivision, along the sough
side of Harvey Road. (98-430, 98-438,.& 98-439)
City Planner Kee presented these items and informed the Commission that the .Design Review Board
had been working with three separate restaurant developments that would be adjacent to each other in
the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor. They would be located along Harvey-Road just east of and adjacent to
the former Sneakers/the Christmas Store location. Two of the three restaurants, Kona's Steakhouse
and Johnny Casino's Italian .Restaurant, are owned by the same company,. The third restaurant is a
Sonic. The three restaurants. were presented together because of their relationship to each other. Color
and material samples, photographs and similar design. information were on display at this meeting. Ms.
Kee explained `that the Commission .must determine whether these uses meet the intent of the WPC
Master Plan as designed; Restaurants are permitted uses in the district. but their design and 'orientation
are at the Design Review Board and Commission's discretion. The..presented site plans were revised
per the Design Review Board's comments and direction. There were some additional revisions that
either were not reviewed or were not approved by the DRB.
Mr. Paul Clarke, Clarke and Wyndham, explained that there will be a fourth restaurant to be reviewed at
a later date.
The Commission reviewed each restaurant plan separately.
SONIC
Mr. Bill Koehler, Municipal Development Group, explained that he is the project manager for the Sonic
Restaurant. MDG is coordinating the site design and engineering on these tracts. Mr. Greg Taggart,
also with MDG; is the project manager .for the Johnny Casino's Italian Restaurant and Kona's
Steakhouse... Mr. Koehler explained that they. have taken the necessary steps to deal with the
discretionary items the Design Review Board recommended.. Commissioner Rife asked if the design of
Sonic would be the same as all other Sonics. Mr. Koehler said that the color scheme has been .modified,
the structure is slightly different, more attention has been given to the landscaping, and it is proposed to
have dining areas in the back of the site. These items are different from the typical Sonic sites.
Mr. Ray Corkran, owner of Sonic Drive-ins, .approached the Commission and explained that the dining
area would have seating for approximately 30 patrons .with two ordering stations. The dining area is
very similar to the existing Sonic on South .Texas. Avenue in College: Station, with the exception that
there are two dining areas on this proposed restaurant.
Commissioner Maloney asked where the customers could park to access the dining area. Mr. Corkran
explained that there would not be additional parking for the dine-in area, they would have to park in the
stalls. The rear dining area. was designed primarily to satisfy the suggestion: of the DRB to address the
rear traffic area along the creek.
Commissioner Rife was curious if the changes in the color schemes were .done to be more consistent
with the. Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan. Mr. Corkran said that the DRB requested that the. colors be
changed to blend` better with the area.
Commissioner Rife. asked if the cone shaped lighting elements were going to be used;: they were brought
up as a concern by the DRB. Mr. Corkran said that the. cones were included on he plan because he was
not aware of the DRB concerns prior o submittal of the revisions.. He ;said that these cones could: be
eliminated easily if the Commission and` DRB agree not to allow them.
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Design Review: Board Chairman Henryson explained that the DRB requested reducing the red and
yellow in the color schemes. She said the DRB wciuld probably agree with her to recommend removing
the red cones. Mr. Corkran said the cones were mainly aesthetics and could be eliminated without a
problem.
Commissioner Rife asked Ms. Henryson if the DRB was satisfied with all the changes Sonic .has. made
to their plan and asked if the DRB felt this type of development would fit into the Wolf Pen Creek
Master Plan vision. Ms. Henryson said that most of the DRB thought this development would be
consistent with the Master Plan, but others preferred a more non-vehicle, pedestrian oriented plan, but
overall they seemed satisfied with the proposal.
Commissioner Maloney expressed his concern about the distance between the dumpster storage and the
rear dining area, and he asked what would be done to eliminate the .odor from the. dumpster. Mr.
Koehler said the distance would be approximately thirty feet. Mr. Corkran said that he has never had an
odor problem at any of the other Sonic locations. He said that because there is no other Sonic with. rear
dining, he could not make a comparison of odor being aproblem with the .dining area. He explained
that Sonic takes precautions by bagging up food before throwing. it in the dumpster. The dumpster is
emptied approximately five times per week and the dumpster area (along with the entire .facility) is
steam cleaned regularly. Mr. Koehler said that the dumpster .storage building would be built with the
same design and materials as the main building. Commissioner Maloney was concerned that possible
odor would prevent people from using the rear dining area and asked if there would, be any place to
move the dumpster if a problem developed. Mr. Corkran said that this development (with the 'rear
dining) was an exception to the original layout of Sonic Restaurants and did .not think there would be
another location for the dumpster. The dumpster was previously, located closer to the back parking'and
the DRB requested it be moved to the present location because of their concern' of odor.
Chairman Massey asked if the restrooms would be easily accessed. Mr. Corkran explained that there
would be a designated walkway for the bathroom, but that pedestrians from the rear dining area. would
have to cross two flows of traffic. The Commissioners asked if .there had been ,any consideration of
designating parking in the back for rear dine-in customers. Ms. Henryson said that during review of the
first plan, the DRB recommended removing the rear .parking area. Commissioner Mooney was
concerned with the safety of children when parking in the stalls having to cross traffic flows to utilize
the dining area. Chairman Massey expressed. his concern '.also for pedestrian safety and asked for
clarification of the distance between the sidewalk and the drive-thru. Mr. Koehler said that there was
approximately 5 feet.
Commissioner Rife asked Ms. Henryson what the DRB's preference .was for the proposed 6' high'. cedar
fence versus the vegetated 6' buffer (for the transition between Sonic and Sneakers). Ms. Henryson
said that the buffer change was :noted on a set of plans after DRB review. The DRB decided against
cedar fencing.
Ms. Henryson explained .that the DRB had only reviewed. the location-of the dumpster, but he
elevations were note reviewed. She said a couple of things being presented tonight were different than
when the DRB reviewed the plans. The iron fencing and decking was different. She said the original
plan showed wood decking and fencing and she was pleased That this was changed to 'the concrete
decking because of their concern for food' and trash falling between the wood.
Commissioner Maloney asked if speed bumps'' had been considered to slow he traffic for safety of
pedestrians. Mr.: Corkran said that: speed bumps. were installed at the south College Station location and
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could be added to the flan.
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Paul Clarke said that drive-thrus are allowed in the Wolf Pen Creek District. He said that if there was
- concern with. this Sonic would be willing to remove it.
Commissioner Mooney felt that the Wolf Pen Creek corridor was designed to be available to everyone.
He thought-it was a good idea to have a variety of eating establishments in the area to accommodate all
of its visitors.
KONA' S & JOHNNY CARINO' S
Mr. Charles Mercer, Representative for Kona's Steakhouse and Johnny Casino's Restaurant, explained
that these two restaurants .are' designed for casual family dining with a medium price range. The
buildings are proposed to be positioned to best suit the greenbelt area between the two restaurants. He
explained that Kona's is a ranch-style building with earth tones; Casino's is acountry=Italian. style
building also with. earth tone scheme. Their desire is to preserve as many existing trees as possible but
still meet'the parking requirements.
Mr. Greg Taggart, Municipal Development Group, explained that he is the project manager for these
two restaurants. He felt that these developments would be the beguuiing of future developments in the
Corridor. _ Chairman Massey said that he remembered from the DRB review that the sidewalks along
Highway 30 would be placed away from the highway and somehow connect across the tributary:. Mr.
Taggart, explained .that. the plans include the ordinance required- sidewalks because the developers are
scheduled'.. to meet. with staffto discuss development of the greenbelt on Lot 4 and the internal sidewalk.
The sidewalks on the existing plan maybe changed after the meeting.
Commissioner Maloneyasked for buffer details between Kona's and Sonic. Mr. Taggart said that the
buffer issue has been discussed extensively with DRB and staff, and has proposed tiered parking
(represented as compact car spaces), and a large traffic island, which provides an additional physical
buffer. Since the plan has compact car spaces, it has allowed the developers to recover. an additional 6
to ';8 feet of grass .area. The larger parking spaces are closer to Harvey Road. Mr. Taggart said that the
intenfis to have a smooth grade transition between Sonic and Kona's.
Mr. Mercer said that the buffers being used were not trying to separate Kona's from Sonic but to break
up'' the solid concrete areas.
Ms. Henryson said that the DRB was concerned with keeping park-like,. natural image rather than
having .;the landscaping so straight and uniform.
Commissioner Mooney asked what they were proposing for pedestrian. access. Mr. Taggart said that
there is a 6' shaded walkway in front of Kona's. Theplans for pedestrian access to the park will be to
tie, in the Kona's sidewalk to'the walkway within the park.
Mr. Mercer showed a sample of the roof.. Ms. Henryson said that the. DRB expressed concern with
color. Mr. Mercer said that the roof was selected because it goes with architectural scheme and it
would not rust or become discolored.
Mr. ',Taggart said that the sidewalk for Canna's would be the same as Kona's, but this will be
determined at the meeting with staff.
Mr. Taggart pointed out that a tree protection plan will be provided with the Building Permit plans.:
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Mr. Ray Corkran from Sonic. approached the Commission to explain that they have made every effort to
be in compliance with the City and that they are willing to acconunodate any concerns for a safe, clean,
pleasant and odor free development.
The Commissioners came to a consensus to consider each restaurant with separate motions and to have
the DRB review the. items still not addressed.. Thee DRB was .directed to make the .necessary decisions
and only have the Commission review the decision if there is controversary with. certain items.
Commissioner Maloney felt that as long as the DRB is satisfied with the site plan for Johnny Carino's
and there is agreement among the DRB, the applicant, and staff, he felt the plan should be accepted.
MOTIONS
Commissioner Rife moved to approve the site plan for Johnny Carino's Restaurant with all Staff and
DRB comments and recommendations including allowing the DRB to make the final decision on the
sign package. Commissioner Maloney seconded the motion which. passed unopposed (7-0).
Commissioner Garner moved to approve the site .plan for Kona's Steakhouse with Staff and DRB
comments and recommendations including the following:
• Signage - to be reviewed later by DRB and not go back to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Metal Roof -acceptable
• Sidewalk -Work with staff in designing tributary area to include moving the sidewalk from
SH 30 further west into property.
• Landscape Screening -Area behind dumpster and transformer should be a continuous
screen.
• The transition between Kona's and Sonic at the rear should. be dealt with by breaking the
line of site with a planting buffer of shrubs and trees as is proposed between the parking area
of the two sites.
Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed (7-0).
Commissioner Rife made a motion to approve the .Sonic site plan with staff and DRB conditions,
comments and recommendations, with the condition that the DRB approve or make determinations on
all items not yet reviewed and including the following:
• The outside rear patio will be a slab rather than a .deck, the furniture matching the green
color of the building and the wrought iron fence;
• Speed -bumps will be added to the circulation aisle to slow traffic moving by the outside rear
seating area;
• The transition between Kona's and Sonic should be dealt with by breaking the line of site
with a planting buffer of shrubs and trees as is proposed between the parking area of the two
sites;
• Signage, .the storage building and the .front brick wall shall be reviewed later by DRB
without going back to the Planning and Zoning .Commission;
• Sonic shall not use the cone elements.
Commissioner Mooney seconded the motion.
Commissioner Kaiser said he would. bevoting against this motion for several reasons, the first being that
he does not think the safety issues have been adequately addressed;. and the second being that he-does
not think adrive-in;restaurant is an appropriate use in this special zoning district' because it does. not fit
in with the vision of the district.
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Commissioner Rife said that he had originally felt that way also, but had changed his. mind at this
meeting and thinks. now that the. City must. address all possible users of this park. Commissioner Kaiser
said he still disagrees, but would like to commend the Sonic people for the efforts they have made in
} trying to address .all the concerns and recommendations made by the reviewing bodies. He added that
he understood there is no way to please everyone and he simply cannot support this development.
Commissioner .Mooney stated that he thinks developing the Sonic .restaurant at this location actually
embraces the' stepdown zoning recommended in the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Maloney said
he agreed. Commissioner Parker said he applauds the Sonic people and MDG for the efforts made to
address all concerns.. Commissioner Garner said this .type of diversity would be good in the area and
thinks the Commission. should allow these three developments to begin after the DRB has made the final
decisions.
Chairman Massey said that while .there is an apparent interest in having such a restaurant in the Wolf
Pen Creek district, he appreciates the efforts made to address all recommendations, but he disagrees
that the. changes and work done have addressed all problems. He went on to say that he thinks a "Sonic
is a Sonic" and this project has only created an additional outdoor seating area, and still has not
addressed the safety questions. Chairman Massey felt there has been very little. creative thinking done
to develop this site as part of WPC... He thought the design does little more than drop a typical :Sonic
restaurant into this prime WPC location. The .restaurant is oriented only to the Harvey access ...point,
with the WPC access being secondary and referred to as the "back side" of the"site: He'told the other
Commissioners that throughout the DRB review process, Sonic's design team was asked to separate the
drive-in traffic from the pedestrian traffic, but they never provided a design to address this safety
problem. He also has concerns regarding the closeness of the dumpster to the .outdoor eating area.: He
is unsure as to whether the distance was sufficient to separate the odors of the dumpster from .the
exterior seating.. he stated that, in his opinion that the integrity of the Wolf Pen. Creek district has not
been adequately addressed and he would. be unable to support this project.
There was no more discussion so votes were cast on the .motion to approve. The motion carried° by a
vote of 5-2 with Chairman Massey and Commissioner Kaiser voting. against.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Other Business.
There was no other business.
AGENDA ITEM N0. 9: Adjourn.
Commissioner. Parker moved to adjourn the .meeting. of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Commissioner Maloney seconded the motion which passed unopposed (7-0)
ATTEST:
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AGENDA `ITEM NO. 7: Consideration. of three restaurant developments proposed for the Wolf
Pen Creek Corridor, Lots 2, 3, and 4 ofthe West. Wolf Pen Creek Subdivision, along the sough
side of Harvey. Road.. (98-430, 98-438, & 98-439).
City Planner Kee presented these items and informed the Commission that the Design Review Board
had been. working with three separate restaurant developments that: would be adjacent to each other in
the Wolf Pen Creek Comdor. They would be located. along :Harvey Road just.. east. of and adjacent to
the former Sneakers/the Christmas Store location. Two of the threerestaurants, Kona's Steakhouse
and Johnny Casino's Ttalian Restaurant, are owned by the same company,. The third restaurant is a
Sonic. The three restaurants were presented together because of their relationship to each other. Color
and material samples, photographs and similar design information were on display at this .meeting. Ms.
Kee explained that the Commission must determine whether these uses meet the intent of the WPC
Master Plan as designed. Restaurants are permitted-uses in the district but their design and orientation
are at the Design Review Board and Commission's discretion. The presented: site plans were revised
per, the Design Review Board's comments and direction. 'There were some additional revisions that
either were not reviewed or were not approved by theDRB.
1VIr. Paul Clarke, Clarke and Wyndham,-explained that there will be a fourth restaurant to be reviewed at
a later date.
The Commission reviewed each restaurant plan separately.
SOI~]IC
Mr. Bill Koehler, Municipal Development Group, explained that he is the project manager for the Sonic
Restaurant. MDG is coordinating..the site .design and engineering on these tracts. Mr. Greg Taggart,
also with MDG, is the project manager for the Johnny Casino's Italian Restaurant and Kona's
Steakhouse. Mr. Koehler explained that. they have taken the necessary steps to deal with the
discretionary items the Design Review Board recommended. Commissioner Rife asked if the design of
Sonic would be the same as all other Sonics. Mr. Koehler said that the color scheme has been modified,
the structure is slightly different, more attention has been given to the landscaping,: and it is proposed to
have dining areas in thee. back of the site. These items are different from the typical Sonic sites:
Mr. Ray Corkran, owner of Sonic Drive-ins,.. approached the Commission and explained that the dining
area would have .seating for approximately. 30 patrons with two ordering stations. The dining area is
very similar to the existing Sonic on South Texas Avenue in College Station,. with the exception that
there are two dining areas on this proposed restaurant.
Commissioner Maloney asked. where the customers could park to access he dining area. Mr. Corkran
explained that there would not be additional parking for the dine-in area, they would have to park in the
stalls. The rear dining area was designed primarily to satisfy the suggestion of the DRB to address the
rear traffic area along the creek.
Commissioner Rife was curious if the changes in the color. schemes were done to be more consistent
with the Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan. Mr. Corkran said that the DRB .requested that the colors be
changed to blend. better with the area.
Commissioner Rife asked if the cone shaped lighting elements were going to be used; they were brought
up as a concern by the DRB. Mr. Corkran said that the cones were included on the plan because he was
not aware of the I)RB concerns. prior to submittal of the revisions. He said that these cones could be
eliminated- easily if the Commission and DRB agree not to allow them..
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Design Review Board Chairman Henryson explained that the DRB requested reducing the red and
yellow in the color schemes. She said the DRB would probably agree with her to recommend removing.
the red. cones. Mr. Corkran said- the cones were mainly aesthetics and could be eliminated without a
problem.
Commissioner Rife asked Ms. Henryson if the DRB was satisfied with all the changes Sonic has made
to their. plan and asked'-if the DRB felt this type of development would fit .into the Wolf Pen Creek
Master Plan vision. Ms. Henryson said that most of the DRB thought this development would be
consistent with the Master Plan, but others .preferred a more non-vehicle, pedestrian oriented plan, but
overall they seemed satisfied with the proposal.
Commissioner Maloney. expressed his concern about the distance between the dumpster storage and the
rear dining area, and he asked what would be done to elrrunate the -odor from the dumpster. Mr.
Koehler said the: distance would be approximately thirty feet. Mr. Corkran said that he has. never had an
odor problem at any of the other.. Sonic locations. He said that because there is no other Sonic with rear
dining, he could. not make a .comparison of odor being. a problem with the dining area. He explained
that .Sonic takes 'precautions by bagging up food before throwing. it in he dumpster. The dumpster is
emptied approximately five times per week and the dumpster. area (along with the entire facility) is
steam cleaned regularly. Mr. Koehler said hat the dumpster storage building would be built. with the
same design and materials as the main building. Commissioner Maloney was concerned that possible
odor would prevent people from using the rear dining area and asked if there would be any. place to
move the 'dumpster if a problem developed. Mr: Corkran said that this development (with the rear
dining) was an exception to the original layout of Sonic Restaurants .and did not think there would be
another location for the' dumpster. The dumpster was previously located closer to the back parking and
the DRB requested it be moved to the present location because of their concern of odor_
Chairman Massey asked if the restrooms would be easily accessed. Mr. Corkran explained that there
would be a designated walkway for the bathroom, but that pedestrians .from the rear dining area would
have to cross two flows of traffic. The Commissioners asked if there had .been any consideration of
designating parking in the back :for rear dine-in customers. Ms. Henryson said that: during review of the
first plan, the DRB recommended :removing the rear .parking area. Commissioner Mooney was
concerned with the safety Qf children when parking in the stalls having to cross traffic flows to utilize
the dining area. Chairman Massey .expressed his concern also for pedestrian safety and asked for
clarification of the distance between the sidewalk and the drive-thru. Mr. Koehler said that there was
approximately 5 feet.'
Commissioner Rife asked Ms. Henryson what the. DRB's preference was for the proposed 6' high cedar
fence versus the vegetated 5' buffer {for the transition between Sonic and Sneakers).. Ms. Henryson
said that the buffer change was noted on a set of plans after DRB review. The DRB decided against
cedar fencing.
Ms. Henryson explained that the DRB had only reviewed .the location of the dumpster, but the
elevations were not. reviewed. She said a couple of things being presented tonight .were different than
when the DRB reviewed the plans. The iron fencing and decking was different. She said the original
plan showed wood decking and fencing and she was pleased that this was changed to the concrete
decking because of their concern for food' and trash falling between the wood.
Commissioner Maloney asked. if speed bumps had been considered to slow the. traffic for safety of
pedestrians. Mr. Corkran said that speed bumps were installed at the south College Stationlocation and
could be added to the plan.
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Paul Clarke said that drive-thrus are allowed in the Wolf Pen Creek District. He said that if there was
concern with this Sonic would be willing to remove it.
Commissioner Mooney felt that the Wolf Pen Creek corridor was designed to be available to everyone.
He thought it was a good idea to have a variety of eating establishments in the area to accommodate all
of its visitors.
KONA' S & JOHNNY CARINO' S
Mr. Charles Mercer, Representative for Kona's Steakhouse and Johnny. Carino's Restaurant, explained
that these two restaurants are designed for casual family. dining with a medium price range. The
buildings are proposed to be positioned to best suit the greenbelt area between the two restaurants. He
explained that Kona's is a ranch-style building with earth tones; Carino's is acountry-Italian style
building also with. earth tone scheme.. Their desire is to preserve as many .existing trees as possible but
still meet the parking requirements:.
Mr. Greg Taggart, Municipal Development Group, explained that he is the project manager for these
two restaurants. He felt that these developments would be the beginning of future developments in the
Comdor. Chairman Massey said that he remembered from `the DRB .review that the sidewalks along
Highway 30 would be placed away from the highway and somehow connect across the tributary. Mr.
Taggart explained. than the. plans include the ordinance required sidewalks because the developers are
scheduled to meet with staffto discuss development of the greenbelt on Lot 4 and the internal sidewalk.
The sidewalks on the existing plan may. be changed after the. meeting.
Commissioner Maloney asked for buffer details between; Kona's and Sonic. Mr. Taggart said that the
buffer issue has been. discussed .extensively with DRB and staff, and has proposed tiered parking
(represented as compact car spaces), and a large traffic island, which provides an additional physical
buffer. Since the plan has compact .car spaces, it has allowed the developers to recover an additional 6
to 8'feet of grass area.. The larger parking spaces are. closer to Harvey Road. Mr. Taggart said that the
intent is to have a smooth .grade transition between Sonic and Kona's.
Mr. Mercer said that the buffers being used were not trying to separate Kona's from Sonic but to break
up the solid concrete areas.
Ms. Henryson said that the DRB was concerned with keeping park-like, natural image rather than
having the landscaping so straight and uniform.
Convnissioner Mooney asked what they were proposing fore pedestrian access. Mr. Taggart said that
there is a 6" shaded walkway in front of Kona's. The plans for pedestrian. access to the park will 6e to
tie in the Kona's sidewalk to the walkway within the park-
Mr. Mercer showed a sample of the. roof. Ms. Henryson said that the DRB expressed concern with
color... Mr. Mercer said that the roof .was selected because it goes with architectural scheme .and it
would not rust or become discolored..
Mr. Taggart said that .the sidewalk for Carino's would be the same as Kona's, but this will be
determined at the meeting with staff..
Mr. Taggart pointed out that a tree protection plan will be provided with the wilding Permit plans.
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Mr. Ray Corkran from Sonic approached-.the Commission to explain that they have made every effort to
be in compliance with the City'. and that they are willing to accommodate any. concerns for a safe, clean,
pleasant and`odor free development.
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T'he Commissioners came to a consensus to consider each restaurant with separate motions and. to have
the DRB review the items still not addressed.'. The DRB was directed o make the necessary decisions
and only have. the Commission review the decision if there is controversary with certain items.
Commissioner Maloney felt that as long as the DRB is satisfied with the site plan for. Johnny Carino's
and there is agreement among the DRB, the applicant, and staff, he felt the plan should be accepted.
MOTIONS
Commissioner Rife moved to approve the site. plan for Johnny. Casino's Restaurant with all Staff and
DRB, comments. and recommendations including.. allowing the DRB to make. the final decision on the
sign package. Commissioner Maloney seconded the motion which passed unopposed (7-0).
Commissioner Garner moved to approve the .site plan for Kona's Steakhouse with Staff and DRB
comments and recommendations including .the following:
• Signage - to be reviewed later by DRB and not go back to Planning and Zoning...... Commission
• Metal Roof -acceptable
• Sidewalk -Work with .staff in designing tributary area to include moving the dewalk from
SH 30 further west into property..
• Landscape Screening -Area behind dumpster and transformer should be a continuous
screen.
• The transition between Kona's and Sonic at the rear should be dealt with; by, breaking the
line of site with. a planting buffer of shrubs. and trees as is proposed between the parking area
of the two sites.
Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed. unopposed (7-0).
Commissioner Rife made a motion to approve the Sonic site plan with staff and DRB conditions,
comments and recommendations, with the condition that the DRB approve or make determinations on
all items notyet reviewed and includingthe following:
• The. outside rear patio-will be a slab rather than a deck, the furniture matching the green
color of the building. and the wrought iron. fence;
• Speed. bumps will. be added to the circulation aisle to slow traffic moving by the outside rear
seating area;
• The transition between Kona's and Sonic should be dealt with by breaking' the line of site
with a planting buffer of shrubs and trees as is proposed between .the parking area of the two
sites;
• Signage, the storage building and the front brick wall shall. be reviewed. later by DRB
without going back to the Planning and Zoning Commission;.
• Sonic shall not use the cone elements.
Conunissioner Mooney seconded the motion.
Commissioner Kaiser said he would be voting against this motion for several reasons,. the first being that
he .does not think the safety issues have been.. adequately addressed; and the second being that he does
not think adrive-in restaurant is an appropriate use. in this special' zoning district because it does. not fit
in with the vision of the district.
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Commissioner Rife said that he had originally felt that way also, but .had. changed his mind at this
meeting and thinks now that the City must address all possible users of this parka Commissioner Kaiser
said he still disagrees, but would like to commend the Sonic people for the' efforts they have made in
trying to address all the concerns and recommendations.: made by the reviewing bodies. He added that
he understood there is no way to please everyone and he simply cannot support this development..
Commissioner Mooney toted-that he thinks. developing the Sonic restaurant at thin location actually
embraces-the stepdown zoning recommended in the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Maloney said
he agreed. Commissioner Parker said he applauds the Sonic people and MDG for the efforts made to
address all .concerns. Commissioner Garner said .this type of diversity would be good in the area .and
thinks the Commission should allow these three developments to begin after the DRB has made the final
decisions.
Chairman Massey said that while there is an apparent interest in having such a restaurant. in the Wolf
Pen Creek district, he appreciates the efforts made to address all .recommendations, but he disagrees
that the changes and-work done have addressed all problems. He went on to say that he thinks a "Sonic
is a Sonic" and this project :has only created an additional outdoor seating. area, and still has not
addressed the safety questions. Chairman.. Massey felt there has been very. little creative .thinking .done
to develop this site as part of WPC. He thought. the design does little more than drop a typical :Sonic
restaurant into this prime WPC location. The restaurant is oriented only to the Harvey access point,
with the WPC' access being secondary and referred to as the "back side" of the site. He told the other
Commissioners that throughout the DRB review process,. Sonc's design team was asked to eparate the
drive-in traffic from. the pedestrian traffic, but they never provided a design to address this safety
problem. He also has concerns regarding'the closeness of the: dumpster to the outdoor eating area. He
is unsure as to whether the distance. was sufficient to-separate the odors of the dumpster from the
exterior seating.. he stated that, in his opinion that the integrity of the Woff Pen Creek district has not
been. adequately addressed and he would be unable to support this project.
There was no more discussion so votes were cast an the motion to approve.. The motion carried by a
vote of 5-2 with Chairman Massey and Commissioner Kaiser voting. against.
AGENDA ITEM NO. S: Other Business.
There'was no other business.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Adjourn.
Comrrussioner Parker moved to adjourn the meeting of the Planning.. and Zoning Commission:
Commissioner. Maloney seconded 'the motion which passed unopposed (7-0)
ATTEST:
StaffAssistant, Debra Charanza
P&Z~~rutes October 1, 1998. Page 9 of 9
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P. O. Box 9960 .1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 7742
Tel: 409 764 3500
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W®LF PEN CREEK DESIGN REVIEW BOARD REPORT
September 11, 1.998
TO: Charles Mercer, Fired Up, Inc,
3555 R: R. 620 South, Austin, TX 78734
Greg Taggart, Municipal Development Group
2551 Texas Avenue South, Ste A, College Station, TX 77840
Paul Clarke, Clarke & Wyndham
..3608 East 29th. Street, Bryan, TX 77802
FROM: Design Review Board
Kay Henryson,; DRB Chairman
Philip Kelby, DRB Member
Chara Ragland, DRB Member
George McLean, DRB Member
James Massey,,P&Z Chairman
Jane Kee, City Planner
Veronica Morgan, Assistant.. City Engineer ,
Others Attending.
Natalie Ruiz, Assistant Development Coordin to
Tony Michalsky, Electrical Operations Coor ma or
Jennifer Reeves, Electrical Line Designer
Shirley Volk, Development Coordinator
Ric Ploeger, Assistant .Director of Parks
Pete Vanecek, Senior Parks Planner
SUBJECT: Site Plane.- Kona's Steak House; proposed. restaurant totaling 7800 square feet to
be constructed. along the south side of Harvey Road, just.. west of the Woodstock
condominiums' in the Wolf Pen .Creek zoning. district. The total site is 1.8 acres,
lot3 of the West Wolf Pen Creek Subdivision. (98-438)
A Design'Review Board (DRB} meeting. was held. Wednesday,. September 9, 1998 to discuss the
above... mentioned restaurant. Ms. Ragland moved to .recommend approval of the development
proposal with the following. conditions:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Discretionary Items:
The sign. package, including freestanding and attached signage will come back to the DRB
in the future for review and approval.
Home ofiTexas A&M University
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Kona's Stea& House
DRB Report
Case ~ 98-438
Page 2 of 5
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Discretionary Items (cont.Z
,/' A few DRB members .expressed concern with the. galvanized metal roof and suggested an
alternative such as an anodized metal roof.. The applicant agreed to see if there was an
alternative. he .could .agree to and still meet the corporate identification criteria. The DRB
agreed to .have the metal roof come back to the DRB at a later date for approval or the
applicant. could go on to the Commission and allow them to make the final decision.
L. .
,/ ~ Along the parking area abutting the Sonic site,. alternate full size and compact parking
® spaces to gain depth for landscaping to help break up the straight linear design.
~/ ~ ~ Along the parking area abutting the creek, lose a couple of parking spaces or exchange for
compact car parking and enlarge the raised parking island to protect some existing trees.
There appears to be too much pavement in this area and. what is oriented to the>creek is
parking lot.
~'''~ - / Protect the existing trees along Harvey Road by shifting the islands toward the building.
~~ ~~~~ The straight. line access easement may need to curve somewhat to accomplish this shift.
nn~ indiuc{'~d Ox.. Reflect the proper location of the access easement on the revised: preliminary plat and
~lan~S -~.e5 µu51 .subsequent final plat. (Be aware of where the water line. is being constnacted so that the
i ~ `.~ ~~ ~,a~c~onstruction does not damage the existing: trees to be saved.)
rtsi~.ciiak. i5 ~/ ~
'j Move the rear parking area away from the sidewalk by mstallmg a radius rather than a
~ -}b tx. fc5i~, ~r'ati+~..- square corner. The sidewalk should also be screened at this location, Move the parking
~~.,~ ~.~lot away from the sidewalk and increase .the screening between the sidewalk along the
y creek and the parking' lot to help screen the dumpster.
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~' Pr®vide additional screening along the rear parking row. SZ-~. L. ~.s 4~(a~ ,
~~d y •lv bc. ~'~ Place the electrical, transformer near the dumpster and adequately screen. Make sure that
b~ ~,y,,r there is a 4' clearance around the transformer for future maintenance. Per the utility
5i~ ~1 meeting, put the switch gear near the transformer location.
Ordinance Requirements:
Sate Plan Related
Clearly label the landscape and site plan in the title blocks. (Both the site and landscape
plans must match.) -- G~.i rc(¢5 u~(a-K,~i ~i'cxf a -cur- o~ ~«.r ki nq K off- ~ ~ut.rl~ ~uu.F ~~
®~ As per the preliminaryplat, show vehicular access for maintenance vehicles to get to the
creek on either lots 1, 2 or 3. ~. ~~ ~~..~~ ~ ~a G~ ~/~? ~' ~
Label the. correct dumpster location. (The. dumpster location to the rear of the restaurafit
is not accessible by our sanitation vehicles as shown. The location shown along the rear
parking row, screened. by the cluster..of existing post oak trees,. is acceptable; however,
gates are not required. at this location. The dumpster .pad must be a minimum of 12' x
12'.)
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DRB Report
Case. #9838
Page 3 of S
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Ordinance Requirements:
Site Plan Related (cont.)
'/' ~ The raised end .island at the end of the 20 parking spaces and adjacent to the Sonic site
must extend to cover the back of the parking row.
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~ ~ Dimension the minimum. parking lot setback along. Harvey Road. (It must be a minimum
of 6'.)
,/ ~ Provide a vicinity map.
/______ ~ .Note and abel the current floodway and floodplain locaxions per the new Nathan D. Mazer
® study as proposed to FEMA.
/ ~ Provide a parking legend that includes... the number of parking spaces required and
provided.
The water line will be constructed through the 2~' access easement (under pavement) and
that easement will be converted to an access and public utility easement on the final plat.
~ .Label the dotted line that runs :perpendicular to Harvey Road between the proposed
restaurant and the common property'line with lot 4.
~' The 5'_wide crushed granite pathways must be 10' wide concrete pathways. S~ ~- ~-- qy~s
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~. Revise the rear area of lot Z to show the new Sonic. layout and how the two sites will
® integrate.
t~ Provide a utility demands legend for domestic water,. irrigation and sanitary sewer.
~/ Show allmeter locations. Meters must be located in public utility easements or right~of-
® way. The .City will size the meters based on the. utility demands provided.
// The sidewalk. along State Highway 30 must extend to the ends of property. (Staff
suggested that this sidewalk be incorporated. into the tributary area as a feature. Staff also
expressed an interest in working v~nth the applicant on a joint agreement for the
development. of the tributary area_ A future meeting will be_t~ P~t1~~ *~ das~,~c this
possibility at a future date.)
Label the lines at the rear of property:
=~ Label the fire hydrant on State ~gtrway30-~s-pro-p~~a.
~ Show and label the fire line and fire department connection.
Show the location of all existing and proposed utilities. Label the size of the sanitary
sewer line on Harvey Road and show the location of the "to be abandoned" sewer lines.
. Kona 's Steak HDilse
DRB Report
Case # 98-438
Page 4 of S
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Ordinance Requirements:
Site flan Related (cont.)
The'dumpster pad must be elevated at or above the 100 year floodplain elevation. If this
® elevates pad much above 1', the pad needs to be enlarged and encompass steps up into the
dumpster area. for employees. Screen fence may need additional softening as it could
potentially be 10' - 12' high. (The dumpster shall not be within 20' of the minimum
reservation line.) S ~ ~ lJ o~-c
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®~ The drivewayshould be totally contained within the access easement..
Landscape Plan Related•
Existing trees must be protected during construction.
1Vlodify the r 'sed parking islands to save the 24" and 26" post oak trees.
railing Plan Related.•
~/ The grading plan does not show the dumpster location as the site plan does.
till drainage must be subsurface to the..creek. ~ s ~o ~-~- ~ ~,.-.~~ ~ (~
Mr. Kelby seconded the motion to approve the development proposal with the above mentioned
conditions which: passed (7 - 0). The following is a .list of comments and concerns expressed by
staff and/or utility. company representatives at the DRB meeting:.
Comments/Concerns:
_ A final plat is required'prior to issuance of a building pernut. (We still need a mylar of the
revised preliminary plat that meets all of the Planning and Zoning Commission conditions
and reflect the latest approved driveway locaxion.)
FEMA submittal is currently pending awaiting information from a FEMA library request.
® No development. permits will be issued until FEMA adoption of the new floodway and
floodplain lines.
The proposed. fire lane in its entirety, including the portions off this properly, and fire
® hydrant must be installed and accepted prior to combustibles being stored on site.
A TxDOT permit is required for the driveway and any utilities that may be constructed
® within the Harvey Road nght-of-way.
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Kona 's Steak House
a DRB Report
Case # 98-438
Page S of S
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Comments/Concerns (cont.):
Per the utility meeting, the electrical division will want to install an electrical duct system
® across the rear of this property under the drive aisle area: within a 20' easement for future
burying of the overhead lines along Harvey. Road. The work will. need to be coordinated
with construction of the proposed development. The developer.. is responsible for 20% of
the cost for providing electrical service to the groperty. The. developer installs conduit
and pours transformer pad per, city specifications and requirements. The developer will
also need to provide easements -.for any on site electrical .infrastructure. Provide the
electrical load data and service voltage requirements: Show the .existing. electrical (ine
along the front of the property and any power poles.: Coordinate. electrical service details
and the location of the padmount transformer with Electrical Operations Coordinator
Tony Michalsky at {409) 764-3660:
For. gas service, provide a gas equipment list broken down by appliance and..a rating for
® each piece of gasequipment before a service line can be run. or a meter is set to serve this
restaurant. There is not change for the service line if we are allowed to install,the service
before any lime stabilization. or paving is in place.. We also reserve the right to determine
the meter location. For more information, contact David L. borough with Texas
UtilteslLone Star Gas Company at (409) 774-2527, office; (409) 220-545:5 mobile; or e-
mail at "ddorougl@tuelectric.com".
Since. the electrical layout has changed for this development and the electrical conduit is
being relocaxed to the rear, .coordinate telephone service requirements/changes with
G.T.E. Representative Laverne Akin at (409) 821-4723.
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION...NOON ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER. 15,
1998 TO BE INCLUDED IIV THE .PLANNING. AND ZONING COMMISSION. PACKETS
FOR THE MEETING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1998:
® 10 copies of the revised site plan;.
10 copies of the revised landscape plan; and,
®1 copy of this report with each item checked o~ that was addressed with the
revisions.
I, f there are comments that you are not able to address, submit a letter addressing those items to
be reviewed by sta, ff and forwarded to the `Planning and Zoning Commission for their
consideration.
The Commission meeting on Thursday, October 1, 1998 will be at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall
Council Chambers at 1.101. Texas. Avenue South. Coordinate future submittals. with Assistant
Development .Coordinator Natalie Ruiz at (409) 764-3570.
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Kona's Restaurant
Case #98-438
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7~ie site plan submitted on Wednesday, August 26, 1998 was not reviewed. Instead, the site plan,
with the landscaping information, submitted on Tuesday, September 1, .1998 was reviewed The
two lams did not match `inyse~veral areas; so, staff reviewed the most recent submittal.
Discretionary Items:
_ Can we do something besides a 2' - 3' wide grass strip between Kona's and Sonic that is
more appealing?
® Is yehic lar access for maintenance. vehicles being dedicated on Kona's or Sonic?
Ordinance Requirements:
Site Plan Related ~ ~ '~""~' ~ l
The dumpster location to the rear of the .rest rant. is not accessible by our sanitation
vehicles. The location shown. along the re ,parking row, screened by the cluster of
existing post `oak trees, is acceptable; however, gates are not required. The durnpster pad
must be a minimum of 12' x 12'. (Label the. correct dumpster location.)
_ There must be raised end islands at the ends of the parking. rows at the rear of the
building. The raised islands must be long enough to extend o the end of the parking
space. ''(The: raise isl d that ties into he land ped ar to the east can be a nunimum
~ of 90 square feet. ~,
The raised end .island at the end of the 20-parking, spaces and adj nt to the Sonic site
must extend to cover the back. of the parking row. ~ ~~~,~ 1~~
r' Dimension the minimum parking lot setback :along Harvey Road. (It must be a minimum
/ of 6'.)
1/ Provide a vicinity map.
Note and label the current floodwa :and flood lain locations.
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Provide a parking legend that includes .the number of .parking spaces 'required and
® provided.
ow o ote the to d'acent d stin~~poosit~e d_riv~s~.~__,,
Label the dotted. line that runs perpendicular to Harvey Road between the proposed
restaurant and the common property line with lof 4.
The 5' wide crushed granite pathways must be 10' wide concretepathwayse
$~ Label the rectangular-shaped.: portion of the building that is closest to .lot 4. How. is this
building oriented to the. creek?
Kona s Restaurant
Case # 98-438
Page 2 of 3
Ordinance Requirements (cont.:. _
/ Site Plan Related
/ Revise the rear area of lot 2 to show the new Sonic layout and how the two sites will
integrate.
Provide a utility demands legend for domestic water, irrigation and. sanitary sewer.
Show all meter locations.. Meters must be located in public utility easements or right-of-
way. The City will size the meters based on the utility demands provided
How do people parked i}~, the,tw spac s sest to the. creek. (labeled with @ "2") get
out? ~ -'°~ C /n/ ~-
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The sidewalk'. along State Highway 30 must extend to the ends of property. ~ ~ ~,~,~'~~,~.-,Q,'r~,~
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Label the lines at the rear of property. G~-~-~ •~`~~~
Is the fire hydrant on State Highway 30 proposed? ~'" ~~ . ,
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Show and label the fire line and fire department connection. 'aa - (,1~~~~ - `'~~-''
The dumpster pad must be elevated at or above the 100 year. floodplain elevation. If this ~~~,..
elevates pad much above 1 ;.the pad needs to be enlarged and encompassed steps up into ,i
the dumpster area for employees. Screen fence may need additional softening as it could'-~'~'~u~~,
potentially be' 10' - 12' high. (The dumpster shall not be within 20' of the minimum gip,
reservation line.)
Show the location of all existing and proposed utilities. Label .the size of the sanitary
sewer line on Harvey Road and show the location of the "to be abandoned" sewer lines.
Grading Plan Related.•
}~ The grading plan does not show the dumpster location as the site. plan does.
How will drainage be carried to the creek?
Comments/Concerns:
A final plat is required prior to issuance of a building permit. (We still need a mylar of the
- / revised preliminary plat that meets all of the Planning and Zomng Commission conditions.)
_V FEMA submittal is currently pending awaiting information from. a FEMA library request.
No development .permits will be issued until FEMA adoption of the new floodway and
floodplain lines.
The proposed fire lane in its. entirety, including the portions off this property, and fire
hydrant must be installed and accepted prior to combustibles being stored on site.
Kona s Restaurant
Case ~ 98-438
Page 3 of 3
Comments/Concerns:
_ The electrical division will want to install an electrical duct system .across the front of this
property within the proposed 20' easement for future burying of the overhead lines along
Harvey Road. The work will need to be coordinated with construction of the proposed
development. The developer is responsible for 20% of the cost for. providing electrical
service tot he property. The developerinstalls conduit and pours transformer pad per city
specifications and .requirements. The developer will also need to .provide easements for
any on site electrical infrastructure. Provide the electrical load data and service voltage
requirements. Show the existing electrical line along the front of .the property and any
power poles. Coordinate electrical service details and the location of the padmount
transformer with Electrical Operations Coordinator Tony Michalsky at (409) 764-3660:
For gas service, provide a gas equipment list broken down by appliance and a rating for
each piece of gas equipment before a service line can be'run or a meter is set to serve this
restaurant. There is not change for the service line if we are allowed to install the service
before any lime stabilization or paving is in place. We also reserve the right to determine
the meter location. For more. information, contact David L. borough with Texas
Utilities/Lone Star Gas Company at (409) 774-2527, office;'(409) 220-5455 mobile; or e-
mail at "ddorougl@tuelectric.com".
_ Provide a 20' public utility easement along Harvey Road. The developer is responsible for
providing and placing one 4" conduit with pull stung from the outside building termination
to the 20' utility. easement along Harvey Road. The conduit shall ell up 4' at the outside
building termination and ell up 6" in the easement. The outside building termination must
be within 20' of power; if not, the developer is responsible for providing and placing a 8' x
5/8" copper .ground rod at the base of the ternnation. For more information contact
Laverne Akin at (409) .821-4723: for conduit placement, telephone requirements and a
future .occupancy date.
SUBMIT 10 COPIES OF THE REVISED SITE AND LANDSCAPE PLANS BY NOON ON
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 TO BE INCLUDED 1N THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION PACKETS FOR THE MEETING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1,
1998. THE MEETING WILL BE AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS AT 1101 TEXAS AVENUE SOUTH. COORDINATE FUTURE SUBMITTALS
WITH ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR NATALIE RUIZ AT (409) 764-3570.
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_ Revise the rear area of lot 2 to show the new Sonic layout. and how the two sites will
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A final plat is regwired prior to issuance of la building permit. (We still need a myla o
lat that meets all of the Plannin and Zonin Commission conditions.)
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INCLUDE INFO. ON THE STATUS OF THE FEMA STUFF AND THAT NO
DEVELOPMENT PERNIITS MAY BE ISSUED UNTIL ADOPTED BY FEMA.
The proposed fire lane in its .entirety, including the .portions off this property, and fire
hydrant must be installed and accepted prior to combustibles being stored on site.
' _ The electrical division will want to install an electrical duct. system across the front of this
property within the .proposed 20' easement for future burying of the overhead lines along
Harvey Road. The work will need to be coordinated with construction of the proposed
development. The. developer is responsible for 20% of the cost for providing electrical
service tot he .property. The developer installs conduit and pours transformer pad per city
specifications and requirements, The developer will also need to provide easements for
' any on site electrical infrastructure. Provide. the electrical load data and service voltage
requirements. Show the existing electrical line along the front of the .property and any
power poles. Coordinate electrcal .service details and the location of the padmount
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1 real 0 erations Coordinator Ton. Michals at 409 764 36
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_ For gas service,. provide a gas equipment list broken down by appliance and a rating for
h ice of as a ui ment before a service line can be run or a meter is set to serve this
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restaurant. There is not change for the service hne if we-are allowed to install the service
before an lime .stabilization or paving: is in place. We also. reserve the right to deternune
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mail at'"ddorougl@tuelectric.com".
Provide a 20' public: utility easement along Harvey Road. The developer is responsible for
providing and. placing one 4" conduit with pull stnng from-the outside building termination
' The conduit shall ell u 4' at the. outside
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building termination and ell up 6"_in the easement. The outside building termination must
be within 20' of power; if-not, the developer is responsible for providing and placing a 8' x
5/8" .copper ground .rod at the base of the tennmation. For more information contact
Laverne Akin at 409 821-4723 for conduit placement, telephone :requirements and a
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future occupancy date.
SUBMIT 10 COPIES OF THE REVISED SITE AND LANDSCAPE PLANS BY NOON ON
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE. PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION PACKETS FOR THE MEETING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1,
1.998. THE MEETING WILL BE AT ?:00 P.M. IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS AT 1 L01 TEXAS. AVENUE SOUTH. COORDINATE FUTURE SUBMITTALS
409 764-3570.
INATOR NATALIE RUIZ AT
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WOLF PEN CREEK DESIGN REVIEW BOARD REPORT
September 11, 1998
TO: Charles Mercer, Fired Up, Inc.
3555 R. R. 620 .South, Austin, TX 78734
Greg. Taggart,. Municipal Development Group
2551 Texas Avenue South, Ste A, College Station, TX 77840
Paul Clarke, Clarke & Wyndham
3608 East 29th Street, Bryan, TX 77802
FROM:. Design Review Board
Kay Henryson, DRB Chairman
Philip Kelby, DRB Member
Chara Ragland, DRB Member
George McLean, DRB Member
James Massey, P&Z Chairman
Jane Kee,.. City Planner
veronica Morgan, Assistant City Engineer
Others Attending '
Natalie Ruiz, Assistant Development Coordin o
Tony Michalsky, Electrical Operations Coordinat
Jennifer Reeves, Electrical Line Designer
Shirley Volk, Development Coordinator
Ric Ploeger, Assistant Director of Parks
.Pete Vanecek, Senior Parks'Planner
SUBJECT: Site Pdan - Kona's Steak House; proposed restaurant totaling 7800 square feet to
be constructed along the south side of Harvey Road, just west of the Woodstock
condonuniums in the Wolf Pen Creek zoning district. The total site. is 1.8 acres,
lot 3 of the West Wolf Pen Creek Subdivision. (98-438)
A Design Review Board (DRB) meeting was held Wednesday, September 9, 1998 to discuss the
above mentioned restaurant. Ms. Ragland moved to recommend approval of the development
proposal with the following conditions:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Discretionary Items:.
_ The sign package, including freestanding and attached sgnage will come back to the DRB
in the future for review and approval..
Kona's Steak House
DRB Report
Case # 98-438
Page 2 of S
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Discretionary Items (cont.l:
_ A few DRB members expressed. concern with the galvanized metal roof and suggested an
alternative such as an anodized metal. roof. The applicant agreed to see if there was an
alternative he could agree to and still..meet the corporate identification criteria. The DRB
agreed to have the metal roof come back to the DRB at a later date .for approval or the
applicant could go on to the Commission and allow them to make the final .decision.
_ Along he parking, area abutting, the Sonic site, alternate full size and compact parking
spaces to gain. depth for landscaping to help break up the straight linear design.
Along: the parking area abutting the creek, lose a couple of parking spaces or exchange for
compact car parking and enlarge,the raised parking island to protect .some existing trees.
There appears to be too much pavement in this area and what is oriented to the creek is
parking lot.
_ Protect the existing: trees along Harvey: Road by shifting the islands toward the building.
The straight line access easement. may need to curve somewhat to accomplish this shift.
Reflect the proper location of the access easement. on the revised preliminary plat and
subsequentfinal plat.: (Be aware of where the water line is being constructed so that the
.construction does not damage: the existing trees to be saved }
_ Move the rear parking area away from the. sidewalk by installing a radius rather than a
square; corner. Thee sidewalk should also be screened at this location, Move the parking
lot away from the sidewalk and increase the screening between the sidewalk along the
creek and the parking lot to help screen the dumpster.
Provide additional screening along the rear parking row.
_ Place the electrical transformer near the dumpster and adequately. screen. Make sure that
there is a 4' clearance around the transformer for future maintenance. Per the utility
meeting, put the switch gear near the transformer. location.
Ordinance Requirements:
Site. Plan Related
Clearly .label. the landscape ..and site plan in the itle blocks: .(Both the site and. landscape
plans must match.)
_ As per the preliminary plat, show vehicular access. for .maintenance vehicles to get to the
creek on either lots 1, 2 or 3.
_ Label the correct dumpster location. (The dumpsterlocation to the rear of the. restaurant
is not accessible by our sanitation vehicles as shown. The location shown along the rear
parking raw, screened by the cluster of existing .post oak trees, is acceptable; however,
gates are not -required at this location. The dumpster pad .must be a minimum of 12' x
12'.)
Kona 's Steak House
DRB 12eport
Case #98-438
Page 3 of S
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Ordinance. Requirements:
Site Pdan Related (cont.)
The. raised end island at the end of the 20 parking spaces and adjacent to the Sonic site
must extend to cover the back of the parking row.
_ Dimension the minimum parking lot setback along Harvey Road. (It .must be a minimum
of 6'
Provide. a vicinity map.
_ Note and label the'current floodway and floodplain locations per the new Nathan D. Maier
study as proposed to FEMA.
_ Provide a parking legend that includes .the number of parking spaces required and
provided:
The water line will be constructed through the 2S' access easement (under pavement) and
that easement will be converted to an access and. public utility easement on the final plat.
Label the dotted line that. runs perpendicular to Harvey Road between the proposed
restaurant and the common property line with lot 4.
The 5' wide crushed .granite pathways must be 10' wide concrete pathways:
_ Revise the rear area of lot 2 to show the new Sonic layout and how the two sites will
integrate.
Provide a utility demands legend for domestic water, irrigation and sanitary sewer.
Show all meter locations. Meters must be located in public utility easements or right-of-
way. -The City will size the meters based on the utility demands provided.
_ The sidewalk along State Highway 30 must emend to the ends of property. (Staff
suggested that his sidewalk be incorporated. into the tributary area as a feature. Staff also
expressed an interest in working with the applicant on a joint agreement for the
development of the tributary area. A future. meeting will be scheduled to discuss this
possibility at a future date.)
Label the lines at the rear of property.
Label-the fire hydrant on State Highway 30 as proposed.
Show and label the fire line and fire department connection..
Show the location of all' existing and proposed utilities. Label the size_ of the sanitary
ewer line on Harvey Road and show the location of the "to be abandoned" sewer lines.
Kona's Steak Hause
DRB Report
Case #98-438
Page 4 of S
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Ordinance. Requirements:
Szte Plan Related (cont.)
_ The dumpster pad must be elevated at or above the 100 year floodplain elevation.. If this
elevates pad much above. l', the. pad needs to be enlarged and encompass steps up •into the
dumpster area for employees. Screen fence may need additional softening as rt could
potentially be 10' - 12' high. (The dumpster shall not be within 20' of the minimum
reservation line.)
The driveway should be totally contained within the access easement.
Landscape Plan Related.`
- Existing :trees must be protected during construction.
_ Modify the .raised. parking islands to save the 24" and 26" post oak trees.
Grading Plan Related.•
- The grading plan does not show the dumpster location as the site plan does.
All drainage must be subsurface to the creek.
Mr. Kelby seconded the motion to approve the development proposal with the above mentioned
conditions which passed (7 - 0). "The following is a list of comments and concerns expressed by
staff and/or utility company representatives at the DRB meeting:
Comments/Concerns:
_ A final plat is required prior to issuance of a building permit. (We still .need a mylar of the
revised preliminary plat that meets all of the Planning and Zomng Commission conditions
and reflect the latest approved driveway-location
FEMA submittal is currently pending awaiting information from a FEMA library request.
No development permits will be issued, until FEMA adoption of the new floodway and
floodplain lines.
The proposed fire lane in its entirety, including the. portions off this .property, and fire
hydrant-must be installed and acceptedprior to combustibles being stored on site.
A TxDOT permit is required for the driveway and any utilities that may be constructed
within: the Harvey Road right-of--way.
I~ona's Steak House
DRB Report
Case #98-438
.Page S of S
Comments/Concerns (cont.):
Per the utility meeting, the electrical division will want to install an electrical duct system
_ across the rear of this property under the drive aisle area within a 20' easement for future
burying of the overhead lines along Harvey Road. The work will need to be coordinated
with construction of the proposed development. The developer is responsible for 20% of
the cost for providing electrical service to the property. The developer installs conduit
and pours transformer pad. per city specifications and requirements. The developer will
also need to provide easements for any on situ electrical infrastructure. Provide the
electrical load data and service voltage requirements. Show the existing electrical line
along the front of the property and any. power poles. Coordinate electrical service details
and the location of the padmount transformer with Electrical Operations Coordinator
Tony Michalsky at (409) 764-3660.
_ For gas service, provide a gas equipment list broken down by appliance and a rating. for
each piece of gas equipment before. a service line can be run or a meter is set to serve. this
restaurant. There is .not change for the service line if we are allowed to install the service
before any lime stabilization or paving is in place. We also reserve the right to determine
the meter location: For more: information, contact David L. borough with Texas
Utilities/Lone Star Gas Company at (409) 774-2527, office; (409) 220-5455 mobile; or e-
mail at"ddorougl@tuelectria.com".
Since the electrical layout has. changed for this development and the electrical conduit is
being .relocated to the rear, coordinate telephone service. requirements/changes with
G.T,E. Representative Laverne: Akin at (409}.821-4723.
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION NOON ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15,
1998 TO BE INCLUDED- IN THE PLANING AND .ZONING COMMISSION PACKETS
FOR THE MEETING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1998:
i 10 copies of the revised site .plan;
_ 10 copies of the revised landscape plan; and,
_ 1 copy of this report with each item checked ofd that was addressed with the
revisions.
If .there are comments that you are not able to address,. submit a letter addressing those items to
be reviewed by staff and forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their
consideration..
The Commission .meeting on Thursday,. October 1, 1998 will be at 7:00 p.m. in .the .City Hall
Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue South. Coordinate future submittals with Assistant
Development Coordinator Natalie Ruiz at (409) 764-3570..
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STAFF REVIEW NOTES
Kona's Restaurant
Case #98-438
i The site plan submitted on.Wednesday, August 26, 1998 was not reviewed. Instead, the site plan,
with the landscaping information, submitted on Tuesday, September 1, 1998 was reviewed. The
two plansdid not match in several areas; sa, staff reviewed the most recent submittal.
Discretionary Items:
Ii Can we do something besides a 2' - 3' wide grass strip between Kona's and Sonic that is
more appealing?
Is vehicular access for maintenance vehicles being dedicated on Kona's or Sonic?
Ordinance Requirements`.
Site Plan Related
The dumpster. location to the rear of the restaurant is not accessible by our sanitation
vehicles, The location shown along the rear parking row, screened by .the cluster of
existing post oak trees, is;acceptable; however, gates are not required. The dumpster pad
must be a minimum of 12' x i2'. (Label the correct dumpster location.)
There must be raised end islands at he ends of the parking rows at the rear. of the
building. The raised islands must be long.. enough to extend to the end of the parking
space. (The raised island that ties :into the landscaped area to the east can be a minimum
of 90 square feet.)
The raised end island at the end of the 20 parking spaces and adjacent to the Sonic site
must extend to cover the back of the parking row.
Dimension the minimum parking lot setback along Harvey Road. (It must be a minimum
of 6'
Provide a vicinity map.
Note and label the current floodway and. floodplain locations.
Provide a parking egend that includes the number of parking spaces required and
provided.
Show or note the location of adjacent .proposed and existing opposite drives.
Label the dotted line .that runs perpendicular to Harvey Road between the proposed
restaurant and the common property line with lot 4.
The 5' wide crushed. granite pathways must be 10' wide concrete pathways.
_ Label the rectangular-shaped portion of the building that is closest to lot 4. How is this
building oriented to the creek?
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Kona's Restaurant
Case # 98-438
Page 2 of 3
~~ Ordinance Requirements (cont.
I
Site Plan Related
Revise the. rear area of lot 2 to show the new Sonic layout and how the two sites will
integrate.
Provide a utility demands legend for domestic water, irrigation and sanitary sewer.
Show all meter locations. Meters must be .located in public utility easements or right-of-
way. The City will .size the meters based on the utility demands provided.
~'~ _ How do people.. parked in the .two spaces closest. to the :creek {labeled with @ "2") get
out?
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The sidewalk along State Highway 30 must extend to the ends of property.
Label the lines at the rear of property.
_ Is the fire hydrant on State Highway 30 proposed?
Show and label the fire line and fire departmentconnection.
i The dumpster pad mush be elevated at or above the 100 year floodplain elevation. If this
~ elevates. pad much above 1', the pad needs to be enlarged. and encompassed steps up into
~ the dumpster area for employees. Screen fence may need additional softening as it could
potentially be 10' - 12' high. {The dumpster shall not be within 20' of the minimum
reservation line.)
~ _ Show the location of all e~sting and proposed utilities. Label the size of the sanitary
~~~ sewer line on.Harvey Road and show the location of the "to be abandoned" .sewer lines.
Grading Plan Related.'
The grading plan does not show the dumpsterlocation as the site plan does.
How will drainage be carried to he creek?
CommentslConcerns:
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A final plat is required prior to issuance: of a building permit. (We still- need a mylar of the
revised preliminary plat that meets all of the Planning. and Zoning Commission conditions.)
FEMA .submittal is currently pending awaiting. information from a FEMA library request.
No development permits will be issued until FEMA adoption of the new floodway and
floodplain lines.
.The proposed. fire lane in its entirety, including the portions off this property, and fire
hydrant must be installed and accepted prior to combustibles being stored on site.
Kona s Restaurant
Case #98=438.
Page 3 of 3
Comments/Concerns:
The electrical division will want to install an electrical duct system across the front of this
..property within the proposed 20' easement. for future burying: of the overhead lines along
Harvey Road. The work will need to be coordinated with construction of the proposed
h evelo er is res onsible for 20% of the cost for providing electrical
development. Ted p p
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service tot he property. The developer installs conduit and pours tra s o p p y
specifications and requirements. The developer will also need to provide easements for
any on site electrical infrastructure. Provider the electrical load data and service voltage
requirements. Show the existing electrical line along the .front of the property and any
r oles. Coordinate. electrical service details and the location of the padmount
powe p
transformer with Electrical Operations Coordinator Tony Michalsky at (409) 7643660:
For gas service, provide a gas equipment list broken down by appliance and a rating for
each piece of gas equipment before a service line can be run or a meter is set to serve this
restaurant. There is not change for the service line if we are allowed to install the service
ilizaton or avin is in lace.. We also reserve the ri ht to determine
before an lime stab g p g
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the meter location. For -more information,. contact David L. borough .with Texas
Utilities/Lone Star Gas Company at (409) 774-2527, office; (409) 220-5455 mobile; or e-
mail at "ddorou 1 tuelectric.com".
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Provide a 20' public utility-easement along Harvey Road. The .developer is responsible for
providing and .placing. one 4" conduit with pull string from the outside building termination
'~ to the 20' utility easement along Harvey Road. .The conduit shall. ell up 4' at the outside
building termination and ell up 6" in the easement. The outside building termination must
in and lacin a 8 x
be within 20 of power; if not, the developer is responsible for prow d g p g
5/8" copper ground rode at the base of the termnation: For more information contact
Laverne Akin at (409) 821-4723 fore conduit placement,. telephone requirements and a
~ fixture occupancy date.
SUBMIT 10 COPIES OF THE REVISED SITE AND LANDSCAPE PLANS BY NOON ON
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 1998 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION PACKETS FOR THE MEETING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1,
1998_ THE MEETING WILL BE AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS AT 1101 TEXAS AVENUE SOUTH. COORDINATE FUTURE SUBMITTALS
WITH ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR NATALIE RUIZ AT (409) 764-3570.
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COLLEGE STATION
P. O. Bax 9360 1101 l'exas Avenue College Station, TX 77842
Tel: 409 764 3500
WOLF PEN CREEK DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
February 17, 1999
TO: Charles Mercer, Fired-Up Ina, 3555 RR 6Z0 South, Austin, TX, 78734
Mark Ferguson, Contemporary Landscape Services, 106 North Ave.,
Bryan, TX, 77801
FROM: Design Review Board
Kay Henryson, bRB Member
Bill Trainor,. DRB Member
George McLean, DRB Member
Ohara Ragland, DRB Member
James Massey, P&Z Chairman
Steve Parker, P&Z Commissioner
Ron Kaiser, P&Z Commissioner
Others Attending:
Natalie Ruiz, Development Coordinator
Bridgette George, Asst.. Development. Coordinato
Jessica Jimmerson, Staff Planner
Nanette Manhart, Mapping Specialist
SUBJECT: Kona's Steakhouse landscape Platt. ~ restaurant located on 1.838 acres,
Lot 3, West Wolf Pen Creek on Harvey Road (98-438).
The Wolf Pen Creek Design Review Board. met.. on Wednesday, February 17, to discuss
landscaping at Kona's Steakhouse. Members. of the Board:. expressed to .the
representatives of Kona's their unhappiness that the Owner's Contractor had
disregarded the Board's recommendations and the City's requirements. concerning the
protection and barricading of trees noted to remain on the approved site plan. The
City had an exhibit of .photographs .showing the conditions on site at the time the City
notified the Owner of non-compliance.. Areas of potential tree damage included the
location of the job trailer, a waterline trench within 3-4 feet of a protected .tree at
entrance of the site, grading within the area which should have been barricaded based
on the 1 foot per :caliper inch requirement of the ordinance, fill. placed on top of the
root area of trees and damage to bark due to construction equipment.
It was felt by the DRB that moving .the trailer at this- time would probably cause more
damage than leaving it in the existing location. Kay Henryson stated that barricades
which have since: been added to the site are not effective as they are too close to the
tree trunk and need to be extended out to the .drip line of he tree: It was also .noted
that the soil added during rough grading and located within this drip line should be
removed by hand to natural. grade immediately or additional damage could occur.
Home of Texas A&M University
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Natalie Ruiz stated that.. barricades must now be in place prior to the issuance of a
clearing and grubbing permit. She stated that staff will physically visit the site prior to
issuing the permit. It was discussed that it may be necessary to be more specific about
the location of barricades, grading done within the .drip line, etc.., and that there. was
not an existing tree ordinance. Katy Henryson suggested that this .problem. could be
addressed by the Wolf Pen Oversight Committee since the protection of existing trees
was a prime concern of the DRB, not only on private property but on property where
grading might be done by City personnel in the park .areas and by other Contractors on
the Conference Center property.
In reviewing options suggested by the Owner and Owner's Landscape Architect in the
event that the protected trees cannot be saved, Chara Ragland voiced her concern that
installing new 15-20 .gallon trees on the site in locations too close to the existing trees
could also disturb the already stressed root systems. It was also discussed that the
location of the irrigation lines and'the amount of water used could also post a risk. She
suggested that the Owner look carefully at the irrigation plan and use xeriscaping
where possible. She also noted that removing all of the undergrowth within the. drip
line during rough grading also stresses the trees, particularly when not done by hand.
Mark Ferguson voiced concern that the city's existing streetscape ordinances are
sometimes in conflict with saving the' existing trees due to the need to water sod and
other. plantings. whose needs are different than those of the trees. It was. also discussed
that the DRB has been urging property owners in the. area.-not to rely heavily on linear
plantings .along parking areas but to looks at more natural groupings of plants. It was
noted that the parking areas facing the sreekside currently show such lineal plantings
and the Owner. was told that the Board would be happy to review changes in that area
to blend more naturally with the park/creek area. It was recognized that this might
mean suggesting a variance to the ordinance as written.
The consensus of the Board members present was for the following actions to take
place: Barricades for protected trees should be extended to the drip lines; soil added
during grading. should be removed by hand in this area; scarred trees should be
painted where damaged by equipment. Natalie Ruiz. stated. that .the trees located on
City :property adjacent to Kona's should also be barricaded by Kona's Contractor such
that they would not be damaged by the construetion. Mrs. Henryson noted that other
valuable trees designated to remain should. also be barricaded,. even if the points were
not needed to meet the landscape ordinance on all of Owner's properties.
Mr. Mercer stated that he would go to the site following the meeting to insure .that
these requirements are met by the Contractor. He will also resubmit a..landscape plan
to the DRB which will include limited planting and watering. around existing trees in
an effort to offset the damage dome.
Natalie Ruiz noted that there was a change in the location of the Kona's water line
which will impact the area between Kona's and Johnny Casino's. Mrs. Henryson
expressed concern that constructing the water line in this area could also impact the
natural trees and requested that City personnel also be required to barricade and
protect trees in this area and that the DRB be able to review. construction here as well.
WPC Design Renew Board 1B-Feb-89 Page 2 of 2
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STAFF REVIEW NOTES
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The site plan suhmitted on Wednesday, August 26, 1998 was not reviewed. Instead, the site plan,
with the Ianclseaping information, submitted on Tuesday, September I, 1998 was reviewed. The
two plans did not match in several areas; so, staff reviewed the most recent submittal.
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Ordinance Requirements:
Site Plan Related
_ The dumpster location to the rear of the restaurant is not accessible by our sanitation
vehicles. The location shown along the rear parking row, screened by the cluster of
existing post oak trees, is acceptable; however, gates are not required. The dumpster pad
must be a minimum of 12' x 12'. (Label the correct dumpster location.)
_ There must be raised end islands at the ends of the parking rows at the rear of the
building. The raised islands must be long enough to extend to the end of the parking
space. (The raised island that ties into the landscaped area to the east can be a nvmmum
of 90 square feet.)
_ The raised end island at the end of the 20 parking spaces and adjacent to the Sonic site
must extend to cover the back of the parking row.
_ Dimension the minimum parking lot setback along Harvey Road. (It must be a minimum
of 6'.)
Provide a vicinity map.
Note and label the current floodway and floodplain locations.
_ Provide a parking legend that includes the number of parking spaces required and
provided.
Show or note the location of adjacent proposed and existing opposite drives.
_ Label the dotted line that runs perpendicular to Harvey Road between the proposed
restaurant and the common property line with lot 4.
The 5' wide crushed granite pathways must be 10' wide concrete pathways.
_ Label the rectangular-shaped portion of the building that is closest to lot 4. How is this
building oriented to the creek?
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COLLEGE STATION
P. O. Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842
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WOLF PEN CREEK DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING ~ ~~ ~ ~~
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February 17, 1999
TO: Charles Mercer, Fired-Up Inc., 3555 RR 620 South, Austin, TX, 78734
Mark Ferguson, Contemporary Landscape Services, 106 North Ave.,
Bryan, TX, 77801
FROM: Design Review Board
Kay Henryson, DRB Member
Bill Trainor, DRB Member
George McLean, DRB Member
Chara Ragland, DRB Member
James Massey, P&Z Chairman
Steve Parker, P&Z Commissioner
Ron Kaiser, P&Z Commissioner
Others Attending:
Natalie Ruiz, Development Coordinator C~~~
Bridgette George, Asst. Development Coordinato
Jessica Jimmerson, Staff Planner
Nanette Manhart, Mapping Specialist
SUBJECT: Kona's Steakhouse landscape Plan ~ restaurant located on 1.838 acres,
Lot 3, West Wolf Pen Creek on Harvey Road (98-438).
The Wolf Pen Creek Design Review Board met on Wednesday, February 17, to discuss
landscaping at Kona's Steakhouse. Members of the Board expressed to the
representatives of Kona's their unhappiness that the Owner's Contractor had
disregarded the Board's recommendations and the City's requirements concerning the
protection and barricading of trees noted to remain on the approved site plan. The
City had an exhibit of photographs showing the conditions on site at the time the City
notified the Owner of non-compliance. Areas of potential tree damage included the
location of the job trailer, a waterline trench within 3-4 feet of a protected tree at
entrance of the site, grading within the area which should have been barricaded based
on the 1 foot per caliper inch requirement of the ordinance, fill placed on top of the
root area of trees and damage to bark due to construction equipment.
It was felt by the DRB that moving the trailer at this time would probably cause more
damage than leaving it in the existing location. Kay Henryson stated that barricades
which have since been added to the site are not effective as they are too close to the
tree trunk and need to be extended out to the drip line of the -tree. It was also noted
that the soil added during rough grading and located within this drip line should be
removed by hand to natural grade immediately or additional damage could occur.
Home of Texas A&M University
~'
Natalie Ruiz stated that barricades must now be in place prior to the issuance of a
clearing and grubbing permit. She stated that staff will physically visit the site prior to
issuing the permit. It was discussed that it may be necessary to be more specific about
the location of barricades, grading done within the drip line, etc., and that there was
not an existing tree ordinance. Kay Henryson suggested that this problem could be
addressed by the Wolf Pen Oversight Committee since the protection of existing trees
was a prime concern of the DRB, not only on private property but on property where
grading might be done by City personnel in the park areas and by other Contractors on
the Conference Center property.
In reviewing options suggested by the Owner and Owner's Landscape Architect in the
event that the protected trees cannot be saved, Chara Ragland voiced her concern that
installing new 15-20 gallon trees on the site in locations too close to the existing trees
could also disturb the already stressed root systems. It was also discussed that the
location of the irrigation lines and the amount of water used could also post a risk. She
suggested that the Owner look carefully at the irrigation plan and use xeriscaping
where possible. She also noted that removing all of the undergrowth within the drip
line during rough grading also stresses the trees, particularly when not done by hand.
Mark Ferguson voiced concern that the city's existing streetscape ordinances are
sometimes in conflict with saving the existing trees due to the need to water sod and
other plantings whose needs are different than those of the trees. It was also discussed
that the DRB has been urging property owners in the area not to rely heavily on linear
plantings along parking areas but to looks at more natural groupings of plants. It was
noted that the parking areas facing the creekside currently show such lineal plantings
and the Owner was told that the Board would be happy to review changes in that area
to blend more naturally with the park/creek area. It was recognized that this might
mean suggesting a variance to the ordinance as written.
The concensus of the Board members present was for the following actions to take
place: Barricades for protected trees should be extended to the drip lines; soil added
during grading should be removed by hand in this area; scarred trees should be
painted where damaged by equipment. Natalie Ruiz stated that the trees located on
City property adjacent to Kona's should also be barricaded by Kona's Contractor such
that they would not be damaged by the construction. Mrs. Henryson noted that other
valuable trees designated to remain should also be barricaded, even if the points were
not needed to meet the landscape ordinance on all of Owner's properties.
Mr. Mercer stated that he would go to the site following the meeting to insure that
these requirements are met by the Contractor. He will also resubmit a landscape plan
to the DRB which will include limited planting and watering around existing trees in
an effort to offse~: one damage done.
Natalie Ruiz noted that there was a change in the location of the Kona's water line
which will impact the area between Kona's and Johnny Carino's. Mrs. Henryson
expressed concern that constructing the water line in this area could also impact the
natural trees and requested that City personnel also be required to barricade and
protect trees in this area and that the DRB be able to review construction here as well.
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