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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Review/Reports~~ ~ WOLF PEN CREEK DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING May 3, 2000 TO: Bob Davis, P.O. Box 564, Waco, TX 76703 Municipal Development Group, via fax - 693-4243 FROM: Design Review Board Kay Henryson, DRB Member George McLean, DRB Member Chara Ragland, DRB Member Wayne Rife, P&Z Chairman Joe Horlen, P&Z Commissioner Richard Floyd, P&Z Commissioner Staff: Y_~annc~ l~ /f~ 5~a -aye(- 3~7~ Natalie Ruiz, Development Coordinator Bridgette George, Asst. Development Coordinator Sabine McCully, Senior Planner Jane Kee, City Planner Molly I~itchcock, Staff Planner Jessica Jimmerson, Staff Planner Shauna Anderson, Staff Planner ~~ Amber Kelly, Secretary j SUBJECT: Fazoli's Restaurant: Discussion and consideration of a new restaurant to be located on Lot lA, Lacour Subdivision in the Wolf Pen Creek district just west of Office Max. (00.68) A Wolf Pen Creek Design Review Board (DRB) meeting was held or to review the above-mentioned restaurant proposal. Larry Wells with Municipal Development Group, informed the DRB landscaping, islands and parking already constructed. He stated that ~ placed on the site. Fazoli's is an Italian Restaurant with adrive-thnu ~ Bob Davis, the Fazoli's Restaurant representative, showed the DRE Fazoli's restaurant and explained that he wanted to use the same sits He stated that this restaurant is not considered "fast food", but is act and fast food, and is referred to as "quick service". ~ Wednesday, May 03, 2000 that the site is existing, with the building just needs to be window. a site plan for an existing plan for this development. wally between casual dining WPC Dedgn Review Board 03May-00 Page ~ of 5 Mr. Davis stated that, regarding the exterior of the building, the brick will be very similar to, if not the same as, the brick on the Ofl7ce Max building. The red color that is intended, is not as red as it looks - it is more tempered or muted than the sample boazd. The site plan showed the drive-thru for this building facing George Bush Drive. The canopy will be on three sides of the building -George Bush Drive, Harvey Road, and Office Max. The service entrance will be on the rear of the building. The drive-thru window is approximately the same size as a Taco Bell drive-thru window. There is no parking at all on the George Bush side of the restaurant, and Mr. Davis stated that none will be added. That is the side the drive-thru will be on. Senior Planner Kuenzel recommended that the lighting on the building be reviewed, and that at this time no new lighting will be added. She also mentioned that staff requested transformer _. screening from George Bush Drive. Further, she suggested that the sign colors and lighting be restrained, or muted. Bob Davis stated that, as far as signage, he would prefer to add a small pole-mounted sign at a later date. DRB chair Henryson stated that regarding parking, four existing parking spaces will have to be removed to install the drive-thru. Commissioner Rife said that the drive-thru will add to traffic congestion. DRB chair Henryson asked about the length of que space. Bob Davis replied that he did not anticipate the need for much que space. With Fazoli's staff dedicated to the drive-thru, it should be no longer than 35 seconds from the time a customer orders their food until they leave the drive-thru. Commissioner Horlen stated that, based on the Wolf Pen Corridor plan, the building is sitting backwards. The ordinance states that structures should be "oriented to the creek" and, in this case, the building should face George Bush Drive and the creek. DRB member Trainor stated that he believes the building should face Harvey Road as opposed to George Bush Drive. DRB chair Henryson stated that if the building sits as it is planned, people will not be able to see the creek from the restaurant pad. DRB member Ragland is concerned with the amount of traffic on the side of the building, and the pedestrian traffic outside the building. She stated that she wanted a sign to promote awareness to cars and pedestrians regarding the walk area through the parking lot. Mr. Davis stated that, regarding the dumpster, other Fazoli's stores al compactor. He is willing to turn the building to satisfy the Board', dumpster faces George Bush Drive. He is also willing to gate the back of the building. DRB chair Henryson noted that this is a g~ Conference Center and that awnings on that side of the building will that corner. Mr. Davis said that the drive-thru window is on eady in business use a trash concerns, as currently the umpster and landscape the eway corner to the future improve the appearance of tat corner. Development wrc ~;~, Review aoazd os~oaoo rose z ors Coordinator Ruiz suggested adding awnings or a false facade over the service door the side of the building that faces the creek. Mr. Davis had no opposition to that idea. Committee member Rife asked if there was a way to get around the is traffic would cross around the front door area of the building. Larry ~ is not a global problem. If the customers do not want to wait or fil upon themselves to leave. Mr. Davis reiterated Mr. Wells' comments, has over twice the recommended parking area with plenty of stacking window. ue of traffic congestion, as Jells stated that congestion ;ht traffic, they will take it adding that his parking lot space from the drive-thru DRB member McLean asked what the sit down/drive-thru ratio would be. Mr. Davis stated that in the existing restaurants, the drive-thru only provides about 35% of the restaurant's business. Board member McLean asked staff the projected time frame for the George Bush Drive extension. Graduate Civil Engineer Frank Simoneaux answered that the design is 95% complete. All of the funds are available, and anticipated construction time is six to nine months. The City is waiting to acquire the Right-of--way for George Bush Drive before beginning. Board member Ragland moved that if the four spaces in question remain, designate them as "employee parking only", place a "pedestrian crossing" sign where the walkway and driveway ,~ meet, and place a break in the pavement types in that area. Board member McLean seconded the __ ----- - motion, and the three Planning and Zoning Commissioners opposed. Motion passed 4-3. Commissioner Rife stated that he believes the true problem in thi Commissioner Floyd stated that he believes the drive-thru will create the Board if there might be Less conflict with the building turned to i the way it is currently planned. Commissioner Rife stated that th problem, not the drive-thru. He believes that the conflict is site-relat said that most fast-food restaurants only require '/2 acre of proper acres, which should be more than enough to support his project. Commissioner Rife commented that the color red proposed is too toned down to remain consistent with other Wolf Pen buildir suggested painting the tip of the roof and the lights attached to the and commented that the red used on the awning is too red. Mr. I change the color of the lights and roof, and that it will be easier to have the color of the banner changed. Chairm~.Ki£e_zriQtionesi.~szcl the lights and leave the rest of the building as proposed. DRB n motion. Motion case is traffic congestion. inflicts. Larry Wells asked ;e George Bush Drive than long-term traffic will be a l (existing site). Mr. Davis . and that his site has two and that it needs to be DR8 member Ragland ing green instead of red, said he will be happy to 'w in that manner than to Ragland seconded the DRB chair Henryson recommended adding an awning over the service entrance. Board member Ragland suggested more landscaping to the sidewalk area, and to soften the exterior of the building with plants as well. She also asked if there would be a security issue WPC Dcugn Review Boazd 05/04/00 Page 3 of 5 with landscaping against the building. DRB member McLean suggested plants no taller than three feet. Commissioner Horlen commented on improving the rear of the building. DRB member Trainor suggested adding landscaping to the rear of the building as well. Commissioner Horlen does not want the dumpster area and parking lot to be seen from the creek. DRB member Ragland moved to add additional landscaping on either side of the drive-thru and exit. DRB member Trainor seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0. DRB member Ragland suggested reducing the amount of watering on site, and adding less water- intensive plantings for a softer, more natural look. She also recommended a larger variety of plantings. DRB chair Henryson suggested that the height and grouping be varied, and agreed that the planting should be varied. Rabon Metcalf, Municipal Development Group, noted that the irrigation system is already in place. Mr. Davis agreed to change the plantings, adding more up- to-date landscaping, while leaving as much existing landscaping as possible. DRB chair Henryson asked what kind of gate was proposed for the dumpster. Mr. Davis replied that a solid metal gate similar to a garage door without windows was what he planned. Commissioner Horlen responded that he wants it to look as little like a dumpster as possible. DRB member McLean recommended painting the fence green to match the rest of the building. Larry Wells recommended changing the driveway to go straight out of the parking lot instead of curving over to exit. He also mentioned adding more landscaping around the straight drive. Commissioner Horlen motioned to realign the drive, eliminating parking spaces and concrete, and add additional landscaping and designate four parking spaces. DRB member McLean seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0. DRB chair Henrysan stated that the signage on the top of the roof was fine and prefers no further signage. She prefers building signage to pole signage. There were no further issues with signage. '~ Board member Ragland recommended a berm sign if additional signage was preferred. DRB chair Henryson adjourned the meeting. WPC Deft Reviaw Board 03/04/00 Page 4 of 5 MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS May 4, 2000 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Mooney, Commissione COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairman Rife and Commission COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Maloney. STAFF PRESENT: Director of Development Services Callaway, City Staff Assistants Jimmerson, Anderson, and Hitcl Graduate Engineers Tondre and Thompson, Tram Coordinator Ruiz, Secretary Kelly, Customer ~ Assistant City Attorney Ladd. Floyd, Horlen, Kaiser, and Parker. Warren. ;r Kee, Senior Planner Kuenzel, Assistant City Engineer Mayo, ion Planner Hard, Development Representative Messarra, and AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Consideration of a site plan for adrive-thru restaurant located in the Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor. The proposed site is on Harvey Road, on a pad site in the Office Max parking lot. (00-68) Senior Planner Kuenzel presented the staff report and stated that this item is the final step in the site plan approval process as required of all Wolf Pen Creek projects. The applicant is proposing to construct a 3,862 square foot Italian restaurant with adrive-thru in the southwest corner of the Office Max parking lot on Harvey Road. The pad site has remained undeveloped since the construction of Office Max. It is the only pad site available in the parking lot, and has high visibility to public rights- of-way. Fazoli's Restaurant is proposed to be located at the corner of Harvey Road and George Bush Drive. All site plans within the Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor are subject to review by the Design Review Board (DRB). In compliance with the City's land use and development codes, and guided by the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor Study and Master Plan, the DRB evaluates site plans based on the appearance of the development. The DRB reviewed this item on May 3 and recommended approval with the following conditions: 1. Change the color of the lights and roof to green instead of the proposed red. 2. Realign the drive, eliminating parking spaces and concrete, and add additional landscaping and designate four parking spaces as employee parking, and place a "pedestrian crossing" sign where the walkway and driveway meeting, and place a break in the pavement types in that area. 3. Add additional landscaping on either side of the drive-thru and exit. The applicant has agreed to the changes. Rabon Metcalf, Municipal Development Group, was present to address the item. He said that this restaurant is not considered "fast food", but is actually between casual dining and fast food, and is referred to as "quick service". The facility would seat around 140 people. Only around 30 - 35% of their business is "fast food". The original pad site was around 15, 000 square feet, but this restaurant will only be 3,862 square feet, which will increase the greenspace. They have added a variety to their landscaping and it has been turned in for staff review and consideration. Commissioner Floyd moved to approve the site plan with DRB recommendations. Commissioner Horlen seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 5-0. P&Z Minutes May 4, 2000 Page 1 of 1 l Commissioner Parker moved to approve the conditional use permit site plan, with staff recommendations. Commissioner Horlen seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 5-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Consideration of a site plan for adrive-thru restaurant located in the Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor. The proposed site is on Harvey Road, on a pad site in the Office Maz parking lot. (00-68) Senior Planner Kuenzel presented the staff report and stated that this item is the final step in the site plan approval process as required of all Wolf Pen Creek projects. The applicant is proposing to construct a 3,862 square foot Italian restaurant with adrive-thru in the southwest corner of the Office Max parking lot on Harvey Road. The pad site has remained undeveloped since the construction of Office Max. It is the only pad site available in the parking lot, and has high visibility to public rights-of- way. Fazoli's Restaurant is proposed to be located at the corner of Harvey Road and George Bush Drive. All site plans within the Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor are subject to review by the Design Review Board (DRB). In compliance with the City's land use and development codes, and guided by the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor Study and Master Plan, the DRB evaluates site plans based on the appearance of the development. The DRB reviewed this item on May 3 and recommended approval with the following conditions: 1. Change the color of the lights and roof to green instead of the proposed red. 2. Realign the drive, eliminating parking spaces and concrete, and add additional landscaping and designate four parking spaces as employee parking, and place a "pedestrian crossing" sign where the walkway and driveway meeting, and place a break in the pavement types in that area. 3. Add additional landscaping on either side of the drive-thru and exit. The applicant has agreed to the changes. Ration Metcalf, Municipal Development Group, was present to address the item. He said that this restaurant is not considered "fast food", but is actually between casual dining and fast food, and is referred to as "quick service". The facility would seat around 140 people. Only around 30 - 35% of their business is "fast food". The original pad site was around 15, 000 square feet, but this restaurant will only be 3,862 square feet, which will increase the greenspace. They have added a variety to their landscaping and it has been turned in for staff review and consideration. Commissioner Floyd moved to approve the site plan with DRB recommendations. Commissioner Horlen seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 5-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat of approximately 15.162 acres for the Jefferson Commons at College Station Subdivision located at 819-903 Krenek Tap Road. (00- 70) Staff Planner Anderson presented the staff report and stated the subject tract is currently unplatted. A plat is not being submitted for future development of an apartment complex. The property is shown on the Land Use Plan as Single Family Residential -Medium Density, however, the tract was recently rezoned to R-5 Apartment Medium Density on March 9, 2000 based on higher density residential P&Z Minutes May 4, 2000 Page 7 of 8 WOLF PEN CREEK DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING May 3, 2000 TO: Bob Davis, P.O. Box 564, Waco, TX 76703 Municipal Development Group, via fax - b93-4243 FROM: Design Review Board Kay Henryson, DR$ Member George McLean, DRB Member Chaza Ragland, DRB Member Wayne Rife, P&Z Chairman Joe Horlen, P&Z Commissioner Richard Floyd, P&Z Commissioner Staff: Natalie Ruiz, Development Coordinator Bridgette George, Asst. Development Coordinator Sabine Kuenzel, Senior Planner Jane Kee, City Planner Molly Hitchcock, Staff Planner Jessica Jimmerson, Staff Planner Shauna Anderson, Staff Planner Amber Kelly, Secretary SUBJECT: Fazolt 's Restaurant; Discussion and consideration of a new restaurant to be located on Lot lA, Lacour Subdivision in the Wolf Pen Creek district just west of Office Max. (00-68) A Wolf Pen Creek Design Review Board ~DRB) meeting was held on Wednesday, May 03, 2000 to review the above-mentioned restaurant proposal. Larry Wells with Municipal Development Group, informed the DRB that the site is existing, with landscaping, islands and parking already constructed. He stated that the building just needs to be placed on the site. Fazoli's is an Italian Restaurant with adrive-thru window. Bob Davis, the Fazoli's Restaurant representative, showed the DRB elevations far an existing Fazoli's restaurant and explained that he wanted to use similar elevations for this development. He stated that this restaurant is not considered "fast food", but is actually between casual dining and fast food, and is referred to as "quick service". The site plan showed the drive-thru for this building facing George Bush Drive. The canopy will be on three sides of the building -George Bush Drive, Harvey Road, and Office Max. The WPC Review gaud 03May,00 Pie 1 of3 service entrance will be on the rear of the building. The drive-thru window is approximately the same size as a Taco Bell drive-thru window. There is no parking at all on the George Bush side of the restaurant, and Mr. Davis stated that none would be added. Senior Planner Kuenzel recommended that the lighting on the building be reviewed, and that at this time no new lighting will be added to the parking lot. She also mentioned that staff requested transformer screening from George Bush Drive. Further, she suggested that the sign colors and lighting be restrained, or muted. Bob Davis stated that, as far as sign~ge, he would prefer to add a small pole-mounted sign at a later date. He was informed that if he chose to do that, it would need to be reviewed by the DRB. DRB Chairperson Henryson stated that regarding parking, four existing parking spaces would have to be removed to install the drive-thru. It was recommended to the applicants at their pre- development meeting that the four spaces at the entrance to the drive-thru be removed due to traffic conflicts. Commissioner Rife said that the drive-thru would add to traffic congestion. DRB Chairperson Henryson asked about the length of que space. Bob Davis replied that he did not anticipate the need for much que space. He added that, with Fazoli's staff dedicated to the drive-thru, it should be no longer than 35 seconds from the time a +customer orders their food until they leave the drive-thru. Commissioner Horlen stated that, based on the Wolf Pen Corridor plan, the building is sitting backwards. The ordinance states that structures should be "oriented to the creek" and, in this case, the building should face George Bush Drive and the creek. DRB Chairperson Henryson stated that from the existing building pad, people would not be able to see the creek from the restaurant due to existing trees and the distance to the creek. -y DRB Member Ragland is concerned with the amount of traffic on the pedestrian traffic outside the building. She stated that she wanted a ~~ texture to promote awareness to cars and pedestrians regarding the w. lot. DRB Member Ragland moved that if the four spaces in question remain, designate them as "employee parking only", place a "pedestri walkway and driveway meet at George Bush Drive, and place a bre; that area. Board member McLean seconded the motion, which passe Horlen and Floyd voted against the motion. side of the building, and the sign or change in pavement ilk area through the parking near the drive-thru entrance an crossing" sign where the ~.k in the pavement types in i 4-3. Commissioners' Rife, Mr. Davis stated that, regarding the dumpster, other Fazoli's stores already in business use a trash compactor. He is willing to turn the dumpster screen to satisfy the B©ard's concerns, as currently the dumpster faces George Bush Drive. He is also willing to gate the dumpster and landscape the back of the building. DRB Chairperson Henryson asked what kind o~ gate was proposed for the dumpster. Mr. Davis replied that a solid metal gate similar to a garage door without windows was what he planned. DRB Member McLean recommended palming the fence green to match the rest of the building. DRB Chairperson Henryson noted that this is a gateway corner to the future Conference Center and that awnings on that side of the building wil~ improve the appearance of that corner. Mr. Davis said that the drive-thru window is on that corner. Development WPC Desagn Review, Boald OS/1Bl00 Page 2 of 3 Coordinator Ruiz suggested adding awnings or a false facade over the service door to improve the side of the building that faces the creek. Mr. Davis had no opposition to that idea. DRB Member McLean asked what the sit down/drive-thru ratio would be. Mr. Davis stated that in the existing restaurants, the drive-thru only provides about 35% of the restaurant's business. He also asked staffthe projected time frame for the George Bush Drive extension. Graduate Civil Engineer Frank Simoneaux answered that the design is 95% complete. All of the funds are available, and anticipated construction time is six to nine months. The City is waiting to acquire the Right-of--way for George Bush Drive before beginning. Commissioner Rife commented that the color red proposed is too 1 toned down to remain consistent with other buildings in that area. regards to the exterior of the building, the exterior would be very sirr exterior on the Office Max building. The red accent color that is irn as red as it looks - it is more tempered or muted than the sample be suggested painting the tip of the roof and the lights attached to the 1 and commented that the red used on the awning is too red. Mr. D change the color of the lights and roof, and that it will be easier to c have the color of the banner changed. Chairman Rife motioned to clu the lights and leave the rest of the building as proposed. DRB M~ motion. Motion passed 7-0. 1, and that it needs to be •. Davis stated that, with to, if not the same as, the ed on the building, is not . DRB Member Ragland sing green instead of red, said he will be happy to ply in that manner than to the color of the roof and er Ragland seconded the DRB Member Ragland suggested more landscaping to the sidewalk area, and to soften the exterior of the building with plants as well. She also asked if there would be a security issue with landscaping against the building. DRB Member McLean suggested plants no taller than three feet. Commissioner Horlen commented on improving the rear of the building. DRB Member Trainor suggested adding landscaping to the rear of the building as well. Commissioner Horlen does not want the dumpster area and parking lot to be seen from the creek. DRB Member Ragland moved to add additional landscaping on either side of the drive-thru and exit. DRB Member Trainor seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0. DRB Member Ragland suggested reducing the amount of watering on intensive plantings for a softer, more natural look. She also recom plantings. DRB Chairperson Henryson suggested that the height ar agreed that the planting should be varied. Rabon Metcalf, Municipal that the irrigation system is already in place. Mr. Davis agreed to Cl more up-to-date landscaping, while leaving as much existing landscapi~ site, and adding less water- mended alarger variety of ~d grouping be varied, and Development Group, noted range the plantings, adding ig as possible. Larry Wells recommended changing the driveway to go straight out of the parking lot instead of curving over to exit. He also mentioned adding more landscaping around the straight drive. Commissioner Horlen motioned to realign the drive, eliminating parking spaces and concrete, and add additional landscaping and designate the four parking spaces as, employee parking.. DRB Member McLean seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-d. Chairper,~on Henryson adjourned the meeting. WPC L?eaign Review Board ONlg/00 Page 3 of 3 STAFF REPORT Item: Consideration of a site plan for adrive-thru restaurant located in the Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor. The proposed site is on Harvey Road, on a pad site in the Office Max parking lot. Applicant: Ration Metcalf for SCC College Station Partners, Ltd. Item Summary: The applicant is proposing to construct a 3,862 square foot Italian restaurant with adrive-thru in the southwest corner of the Office Max parking lot on Harvey Road. The pad site has remained undeveloped since the construction of Office Max. It is the only pad site available in the parking lot, and has high visibility to public rights-of--way. Fazoli's Restaurant is proposed to be located at the corner of Harvey Road and George Bush Drive. All site plans within the Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor are subject to review by the Design Review Board (DRB). In compliance with the City's land use and development codes, and guided by the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor Study and Master Plan, the DRB evaluates site plans based on the appearance of the development. Specifically, the DRB has discretionary review over lighting; garbage; utility service; relationship of building to site; relationship to adjoining areas; landscape transition; harmony in texture, lines, and masses; park access easements; building design; materials; colors; signs miscellaneous structures and street hardware; and maintenance. The DRB makes recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding proposals for development in the Wolf Pen Creek corridor. Site History: The subject site is part of the LaCour Subdivision. In 1996, a development agreement was entered into by LaCour Investments, SCC Development, and the City. The following conditions were included in this agreement: • A 5.1 acre tract (the "Wolf Pen Creek Dedication") would be donated to the City. • A 35' wide, 0.094 acre right-of--way (the "Kyle Street South"/George Bush Drive Dedication) would be donated to the City. • A 20' wide, 0.295 acre minimum reservation area out of and along the southeast property line of the current subject property would be donated to the City. • A 30' wide "Private Access Easement" running roughly from the most southerly corner of the current subject property, north and west to Harvey Road would be dedicated. • The City would not require SCC to pay for or construct a pedestrian sidewalk along Harvey Road. All sides have complied with the terms of the agreement. Item Background: On April 19, 2000, the first DRB meeting regarding Fazoli's Restaurant was cancelled because of a posting mistake. Also, quorum was not met and in passing discussion with the applicant, it was decided the applicant could make a more thorough presentation with additional information. A second meeting will be held the May 3. Because of the timing of the DRB and P&Z meetings, DRB recommendations will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the P&Z meeting on May 4. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommendation will be presented at the PNZ meeting. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Design Review Board recommendation(s) will be presented at the P&Z meeting. Commission Action Options: The Commission has frnal authority over site plans in the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor Overlay. The Commission's options are to approve as submitted, approve with conditions, table, defer action to a specified date, or deny. Supporting Materials: 1. Location map 2. Application 3. Copy of site plan 4. Material samples (will be available at meeting) 5. Building elevation photographs (will be available at meeting) 6. DRB minutes from May 3, 2000 (will be available at meeting) 7. Staff Review Comments No. 2 (will be available at meeting) STAFF REPORT Prepared by: Jessica Jimmerson Date: 7-26-01 Item: Discussion, and possible action on a revised site plan in the Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor for the Fazoli's Restaurant located on the southeast corner of Harvey Rd. and George Bush Dr. East (00-68). Applicant: Municipal Development Group Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the revised site plan. Item Summary: Last year the applicant went through the site plan review process and gained approval of their proposed site plan. However, in the course of site inspections conducted during the development and building of the project, it was discovered that multiple changes had been made to the site, without the approval or knowledge of staff or the appropriate boards. Staff cannot issue a full Certificate of Occupancy if the approved site plan is not followed. The applicant is therefore coming before the appropriate boards to gain approval of the all the changes. In an effort to work with the applicant, the City did grant a temporary 60 day C/O, with the condition that all necessary approvals must be granted or the site must be brought into compliance with the originally approved site plan. The changes are: 1. A 2 -foot sidewalk was added along the drive-thru up to the window. 2. The exit of the drive-thru was expanded from 12 to 22 feet in width. 3. A sidewalk was added from the southern service door to the drive-thru. 4. The brick paver area that was planned for across the drive-thru is now proposed to be concrete with a paving treatment to make it look like pavers. This same treatment is being proposed for the driveway on George Bush. 5. The applicant would like to spell out Fazoli's in greenery on the berm at the corner of Harvey and George Bush. In addition to the changes proposed, the applicant is also requesting approval of the sign face to be added to the freestanding sign shared with Office Max. In April of this year, the applicant began discussions with staff about receiving approval of the sign faces to be placed in the existing freestanding sign. The existing sign has a vacant section, intended to be used by whomever occupied the pad site. Upon researching the minutes from the DRB and P&Z meetings it was discovered that, although discussion had taken place regarding Fazoli's signage, the only approval received was for signage attached to the building. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: All site plans within the Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor are subject to review by the Design Review Board (DRB). The DRB evaluates site plans and the appearance of the development for compliance with the City's Land Use Plan and development codes, and guided by the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor Study and Master Plan. Specifically, the DRB has discretionary review over lighting; garbage; utility service; relationship of building to site; relationship to adjoining areas; landscape transition; harmony in texture, lines, and masses; park access easements; building design; materials; colors; signs miscellaneous structures and street hardware; and maintenance. The DRB makes recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding proposals for development in the Wolf Pen Creek corridor. Item Background: The site plan was originally approved by P&Z, with staff and DRB recommended conditions, in May of 2000. Construction began in March of this year. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The DRB met on June 13th of this year to review the revised site plan. They recommend approval of the changes over which they have purview and of the proposed face for the freestanding sign shared with Office Max. The Planning and Zoning Commission has the final authority over these items. Meeting minutes are attached. The ZBA met on July 10th of this year to consider the applicant's request for a variance to the 1 80s end island requirement. They denied the variance request. The ZBA has final authority over this issue. A draft of the meeting minutes are attached. The applicant has submitted revised plans, showing compliance with this requirement. Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over site plans in the Wolf Pen Creek District. The Commission's options are to: • Approval as submitted; • Approval with conditions; • Table; • Defer action; or, • Deny. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Copy of Site Plan 3. DRB Minutes from the 6-13-01 meeting 4. ZBA Minutes from the 7-10-01 meeting WOLF PEN CREEK DESIGN REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Prepared by: Jessica Jimmerson Date: 6-6-01 For Fazoli's Site Plan (00-68) All proposals involving site development or redevelopment in the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor District shall require a review by a subcommittee of the Wolf Pen Creek Design Review Board (DRB): Zoning District: WPC, Wolf Pen Creek Location: 400 Harvey Rd. Applicant: Bob Davis Item Summary: This project is coming back before the DRB to review several items. Staff has become aware of multiple changes that have been made on site that are not in compliance with the approved site plan. These changes have been made without the knowledge of staff, DRB or P&Z. At this time, the WPC zoning district regulations do not allow for staff to approve even minor changes to a site plan. Therefore, in order for a full Certificate of Occupancy (C/O) to be issued, the changes must be reviewed by the DRB and approved by the P&Z. Approval of one of the changes will involve ZBA granting a variance. At this time, the applicant is also requesting approval of the sign face to be placed on the existing freestanding sign. Item Background: The site plan was originally approved by P&Z, with staff and DRB recommended conditions, in May of 2000. Construction began in March of this year. Then in April of this year, the applicant began discussions with staff about receiving approval of the sign faces to be placed in the existing freestanding sign. The existing sign has a vacant section, intended to be used by whomever occupied the pad site. Upon researching the minutes from the DRB and P&Z meetings it was discovered that, although discussion had taken place regarding Fazoli's signage, the only approval received was for signage attached to the building. While preparing to bring the sign request to the DRB and P&Z, it came to the attention of staff that site plan changes were occurring in the field. After discussions with staff, the applicant became concerned about being able to receive a C/O in time for their planned grand opening on June 11 th. Therefore, the applicant has agreed to comply with the previously approved site plan if the necessary approvals are not received by the required Boards and Committees. Actions required for compliance may include, but are not limited to, the demolition and removal of existing improvements. With this understanding, staff may grant a conditional C/O permitting the applicant time to pursue the necessary approvals and variance. The applicant is fully cognizant of the City's intention to go into enforcement if the terms of the conditional C/O are violated. Issues/Items for Review: 1. A 2 -foot sidewalk was added along the drive-thru up to the window. 2. The exit of the drive-thru was expanded from 12 to 22 feet in width. 3. A sidewalk was added from the southern service door to the drive-thru. 4. The brick paver area that was planned for across the drive-thru is now proposed to be concrete with a paving treatment to make it look like pavers. This same treatment is being proposed for the driveway on George Bush. 5. Two of the end islands do not meet the required 180sf requirement. This item will need a variance granted by the ZBA. 6. The applicant would like to spell out Fazoli's in greenery on the berm at the corner of Harvey and George Bush. 7. The sign face proposed would match the signage on the building. 8. At some point, whether by Fazoli's or the original developer does not matter, a sprinkler system was installed with hardware extending outside of the property lines. Approval for any item to be placed in the City's ROW is required through the P.I.P (Private Improvements in the Public ROW Permit) process. This has not been requested. Approval for any items to be placed in TxDot ROW must be granted by TxDot, and should be submitted through the City. This has not been requested. Any improvements outside the property lines are at the developer's own risk. If either the City or State proposes improvements in the ROW, the developer's items are subject to removal without notification or compensation of any kind. Staff is concerned about this issue, because construction of a sidewalk along Harvey Rd. is being considered. If it is installed, and irrigation removed, some of the required landscaping may not receive adequate watering. 9. If the Board feels that any of the proposed changes affects other issues on the site, it would be within their purview to revisit those issues. Supporting Materials: 1. Copy of site plan 2. Minutes from DRB meeting on 5-3-00 3. Staff report to P&Z 4. Minutes from P&Z meeting on 5-4-00 5. Graphics supporting the signage request.