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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0007102305/07/01 10:25A P.002 L May 7, 2001 Ui yyriN YG C 6.5 M M CL 0 UJ O C o C.0 a ME) > -00 J in '3 0=r7 ~ a; C6 C,a U) (U ~ w ._~C LU V =3 ca a L0 FA L a 0 r1l 00 N d, +9 ap H M > XM O C O C en i r4 O ^ o► N ,c Ch at n K V U. Bridgette George City of College Station P.O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77840 Re: Caf6 Eccell Parking Lot Addition Dear Bridgette: In response to the staff review comments on the above-mentioned project, both of them are not applicable to the project. 1. "Will you be submitting cost estimates on the parking lot? You know, the infrastructure maintenance thing." No new public infrastructures will be built. 2. "Irrigation for landscaping. Is there a meter already, need a new one...?" Irrigation not being added. If you should have any questions or need anything further, please do not rto call. Veronica J.B. M~ Managing Partner Cc: Costa Dallis File S:%ProjM58-cafeeccelMocs RevComLtr2Bridgctte.doc ITCHELL & 05/07/01 10:2SA P.001 ORGAN, LLP ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS 511 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, SUITE 204 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77840 OFFICE (979) 260-6963 FAX (979) 260-3564 FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL SHEET TO: FROM: Bn'dgette George Veronica Morgan Costa Dallis COMPANY: OATI'r City of College Station MAY 7, 2001 Cafe Eccell FAX NU MISER: TOTAL NO. OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER: (979) 764-3496 2 (979) 268-4748 PHONE NUMBER SENDER'S REFERENCE NUMBER: (979) 764-3570 (979) 846-7908 RE: YOUR RLFIiRENCI NUMBER: ❑ URGI?N"C ❑ FOR REiVIE.W ❑ PLEASFi COMMENT ❑ PLEASE REPLY ❑ PL EASI% RBCYCL_L NOTES/COMMBN'1'S: S.R4 ,The Ci of I Cole a Station, Texas Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future. Office of the City Manager P.O. Box 9960 • 1101 Texas Avenue • College Station, TX 77842 • (979) 764-3510 • FAX: (979) 764-6377 www.ci.college-station.tx.us January 28, 2003 Mr. Costa Dallis Caf6 Eccell 101 Church Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Cvs Dear allis: t'- qq As we have previously discussed, the City of College Station will be removing the gravel from the vacant lot located at the corner of Wellborn Road and Louise Street directly adjacent to Caf6 Eccell. In order for us to proceed, please ensure that all employee vehicles are no longer parking at this location. If you have a need for parking spaces at the City's parking garage, please contact Charles Cryan at 764-6364 in order to secure a contract parking agreement. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 764-3510. Sincerely, Thomas E. Brymer City Manager cc: Charles Cryan, Fiscal Services Director K* Foutz, Director of Economic Development tZlly Templin, Director of Development Services Mark Smith, Director of Public Works o.group/admin/correspondence/kim: cafeecelllot.doc Home of Texas A&M University Home of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum Molly Hitchcock - Re: help Page 1 From: Jim Callaway To: Jessica Jimmerson Date: 5/3/01 10:58AM Subject: Re: help Their lease does provide for them to build additional parking in compliance with codes and NRB. Jessica Jimmerson 05/03/01 10:57AM Molly is working on the case, so she needs to be in the loop. thanks Jim Callaway 05/02/01 05:39PM have located an alleged lease manager and have initiated an inquiry. Jessica Jimmerson 05/02/01 16:46 PM thanks Jim Callaway 05/02/01 04:44PM I've not a clue- one would think that someone in the City manages the lease as a project. I have inquired to find out who manages the lease. When I know that, we can answer your questions. Jessica Jimmerson 05/02/01 10:07AM what can you tell us about this? Jane Kee 05/02/01 09:08AM it probably wouldn't hurt to ask legal to look at the lease. I would go thru Jim, though because if this development gets bogged down because of legal I would want Jim to know about it. Ask him to take the lead on it. He may already know that it is OK. Jessica Jimmerson 05/01/01 04:41 PM I don't know if she cc'ed you, but I believe that Bridgette responded to Curtis. yes, they are contemplating adding a parking lot in the back. staff has met with them. Bridgette and I just thought of a question today. Since the city is the property owner, do they need to ask permission from someone here at the city to build on the property, or do we just need to check the lease and see if this type of thing is allowed? who do we even ask? legal? Jane Kee 05/01/01 08:16AM I had a call from Curtis Bingham (parks) wondering if they should continue to maintain the old city hall property. I'm guessing this is where Cafe Eccel is expanding their parking. What's the deal? CC: Molly Hitchcock ~~Cf c~- Q City of College Station Development Services P, O. Box 9960 - 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77842 (409) 764-3570 NORTHGATE REVITALIZATION BOARD (NRB) REVIEW SUBCOMMIZTEE MEETING October 24, 2000 TO: Veronica Morgan, Mitchell and Morgan, via fax (979) 260-3564 FROM: NRB Review Subcommittee: Elton Abbott, Jr., NRB Member Cheryl Anz, NRB Member Richard Benning, NRB Member Ray Harris, P&Z Commissioner Carolyn Williams, P&Z Commissioner Staff Attending: Natalie Ruiz, Development Review Manager Molly Hitchcock, Staff Planner Jessica Jimmerson, Staff Planner Tammy Macik, Secretary SUBJECT.. Cafe Eccell - request for approval for the potential future expansion oI parking lot boated on Wellborn Road, ,behind Cafe E'ccell just north of the current parkLvlot (00-190) The NRB Review Subcommittee held a meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 to review the above-mentioned item. Molly opened the discussion by introducing Veronica Morgan who is here on behalf of Costa Dallis. Mr. Dallis wants to expand the existing parking lot to make up for parking spaces that are going to be removed once the Church Street improvements are done. The feasibility of this project and to what extent will depend on the estimated cost. Veronica wanted the Board to consider the larger ticket items, so they can determine what their improvements will be. Molly reminded the Board that this is a conceptual plan and that the final plan will come back to the Board at a later date. Veronica mentioned the two different layouts for the parking lot expansion. To clarify Veronica stated that Cafd Eccell wanted to develop the existing grass area at Wellborn and Louise streets into a parking lot. The first proposal is to expand by 47 spaces. Commissioner Harris question why so many. Veronica stated that the additional spaces could be rented for the residents in the Northgate area. The second proposal is an expansion of 20-25 spaces, NRB Member Benning asked if they wanted to know the requirements for lighting, irrigation and sidewalks. Veronica said yes. Natalie mentioned that these items are at the NRB Board's discretion. Natalie also mentioned that sidewalks for Louise are not on the Sidewalk Master Plan but the NRB does have the discretion to require them, Veronica stated there would be a sidewalk on Louise Street if the parking expansion goes all the way out to Louise. NRB Member Abbott suggested an optional Home of Texas A&M University MPBMeetft Cale Ecrell October Z4, 2000 Page 2 a!Z sidewalk but a sidewalk would give future customers an easier access to the restaurant. Commissioner Harris stated that sidewalks are needed on Louise for the people who don't have anywhere to park near the restaurant. Molly mentioned that irrigation is not required in NG-1 for landscaping. NRB Member Abbot clarifies that this meeting is to discuss the requirements so that they can finalize their plans. NRB Member Benning said that anyone who puts parking in should put in underground irrigation. Mr. Dallis questions if they cut down the number parking spaces will they still have to put in irrigation. NRB Member Benning said no. The screening from the parking lot to the single-family units should be a board fence. There is a wooden fence between the existing parking and housing to the rear of the lot. Natalie said that there has to be screening between a commercial and residential development. NRB member Anz abstained from commenting on this item since she is involved directly with Cafe Eccell. Home ofTex" A&M University April 16, 2001 0) o o 3: i (n y i L C C CA ~ CD L c C6 _M CcaLmcc C">;~,~ rya W U, DC6a W a Ui C~ a M s LM E 02 ^M ri r n w~ `W IL J N Q ~ G H X 00A en J L►'JNO d 4510 W at at at M V X . City of College Station - Development Services Attn: Bridgette George 1101 Texas Ave. College Station, TX 77840 Dear Bridgette: Enclosed please find our site plan application, drawings, and fees for the parking lot addition to Cafe Eccell. As you might recall, this project went to NRB on October 24, 2000 and we have also attached the minutes from that meeting. As discussed in this meeting, there are two items of importance that should be considered when reviewing our site plan application: 1. If there are fewer than 20 parking spaces added, irrigation is not a requirement, and 2. the addition of a sidewalk is also not required. If you should have any questions or problems, please do not hesitate to call. Veronica J.B. Managing Pai Enclosures S:\Proj\0058-cafeeccell\docs\SitePlanCvrLtr.doc r Transmit Log Record Status Log Date OK 411 5/1/01 OK 413 5/1/01 OK 414 5/1/01 OK 412.2 5/1/01 BitWare Client Time To Company Application 17:16:42 Costa Dallis Cafe Eccell Microsoft Word - PZ04769.DOC 17:18:28 Veronica Morgan Mitchell & Morgan L Microsoft Word - PZ04721.DOC 17:19:08 Costa Dallis Microsoft Word - PZ04721.DOC 17:26:50 Veronica Morgan Mitchell & Morgan L Microsoft Word - PZ04769.DOC Page 1 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone (979) 764-3570 / Fax (979) 764-3496 MEMORANDUM May 1, 2001 TO: Costa Dallis, Via fax 268-4748 FROM: Bridgette George, Asst. Development Review Manager SUBJECT: Cafe &ceB Site Plan Staff reviewed the above-mentioned site plan as requested. The following page is a list of staff review comments detailing items that need to be addressed. Please address the comments and submit the following information for further staff and NRB review: Eight (8) revised site and landscaping plans. We are still working on a quorum for next Wednesday, May 9, for an NRB meeting. I will call you as soon as that is confirmed. If there are comments that you are not addressing with the revised site plan, please attach a letter explaining the details. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at 764-3570. Attachments: Staff review comments cc: Veronica Morgan, via fax 260-3564 Case file #01-99 Home of Texas A&M University AGENDA Northgate Revitalization Board Review Subcommittee CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue Wednesday, May 9, 2001 10:00 A.M. Cafe Eccell Parkin Lot Expansion: Discussion and consideration for the expansion o the par ing of ocate on Wellborn Road, behind Cafe Eccell just north of the current parking lot (01-99) This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicapped parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call 409-764-3547 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. AGENDA Northgate Revitalization Board Review Subcommittee CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue Wednesday, May 9, 2001 10:00 A.M. Cafe Eccell Parkin Lot Ex ansion: Discussion and consideration for the expansion of the par 'ng of located on Wellborn Road, behind Cafe Eccell just north of the current parking lot (01-99) This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicapped parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call 409-764- 3547 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. NORTHGATE REVITALIZATION BOARD REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE STAFF REPORT Prepared by: Molly Hitchcock Date: May 4, 2001 For CAFE ECCELL PARKING LOT ADDITION (SP) (01-099) All proposals involving site development or redevelopment in the Northgate District shall require a review subcommittee of the Northgate Revitalization Board (NRB). Zoning District: NG-1 Historic Northgate Location: 101 Church Avenue (Boyett Subdivision Block 11 lots 2-8) Applicant: Costa Dallis Item Summary: The applicant is planning to expand the Cafe Eccell parking lot to replace spaces that will be removed by the Church Street improvements. The existing parking lot is nonconforming, but all improvements will meet the current standards. Item Background: The applicant met with the NRB on October 11, 2000 to discuss large items the Board would require of this project. For this smaller expansion project, it was discussed how the irrigation and a sidewalk would not be necessary, but a screening fence would be. Issues/Items for Review: 1. Site design-mitigation of negative visual impacts 2. Landscaping requirements • Streetscaping/landscaping • Streetscape hardware 3. Sidewalks Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Copy of site plan 4. Minutes from the 10/11/00 NRB meeting City of College Station Development Services P. O. Box 9960 - 1101 Texas Avenue - College Station, Texas 77842 (409) 764-3570 NORTHGATE REVITALIZATION BOARD (NRB) REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING October 24, 2000 TO: Veronica Morgan, Mitchell and Morgan, via fax (979) 260-3564 FROM: NRB Review Subcommittee: Elton Abbott, Jr., NRB Member Cheryl Anz, NRB Member Richard Benning, NRB Member Ray Harris, P&Z Commissioner Carolyn Williams, P&Z Commissioner Staff Attending: Natalie Ruiz, Development Review Manager Molly Hitchcock, Staff Planner Jessica Jimmerson, Staff Planner Tammy Macik, Secretary SUBJECT.- Cafe Eccell - request for approval for the potential future expansion of parking lot located on Wellborn Road, behind Cafe Eccell just north of the current parking lot. (00-190) The NRB Review Subcommittee held a meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 to review the above-mentioned item. Molly opened the discussion by introducing Veronica Morgan who is here on behalf of Costa Dallis. Mr. Dallis wants to expand the existing parking lot to make up for parking spaces that are going to be removed once the Church Street improvements are done. The feasibility of this project and to what extent will depend on the estimated cost. Veronica wanted the Board to consider the larger ticket items, so they can determine what their improvements will be. Molly reminded the Board that this is a conceptual plan and that the final plan will come back to the Board at a later date. Veronica mentioned the two different layouts for the parking lot expansion. To clarify Veronica stated that Cafe Eccell wanted to develop the existing grass area at Wellborn and Louise streets into a parking lot. The first proposal is to expand by 47 spaces. Commissioner Harris question why so many. Veronica stated that the additional spaces could be rented for the residents in the Northgate area. The second proposal is Home of Texas A&M University NRB Meeting Cafe Eccell October 24, 2000 Page 2 of 2 an expansion of 20-25 spaces. NRB Member Benning asked if they wanted to know the requirements for lighting, irrigation and sidewalks. Veronica said yes. Natalie mentioned that these items are at the NRB Board's discretion. Natalie also mentioned that sidewalks for Louise are not on the Sidewalk Master Plan but the NRB does have the discretion to require them. Veronica stated there would be a sidewalk on Louise Street if the parking expansion goes all the way out to Louise. NRB Member Abbott suggested an optional sidewalk but a sidewalk would give future customers an easier access to the restaurant. Commissioner Harris stated that sidewalks are needed on Louise for the people who don't have anywhere to park near the restaurant. Molly mentioned that irrigation is not required in NG-1 for landscaping. NRB Member Abbot clarifies that this meeting is to discuss the requirements so that they can finalize their plans. NRB Member Benning said that anyone who puts parking in should put in underground irrigation. Mr. Dallis questions if they cut down the number parking spaces will they still have to put in irrigation. NRB Member Benning said no. The screening from the parking lot to the single-family units should be a board fence. There is a wooden fence between the existing parking and housing to the rear of the lot. Natalie said that there has to be screening between a commercial and residential development. NRB member Anz abstained from commenting on this item since she is involved directly with Cafe Eccell. Home of Texas A&M University FAX COVER PAGE Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 Time: 4:04 PM To: Veronica Morgan Fax Phone: +1 (979) 260-3564 From: Tammy Macik Title: Secretary Company: City of College Station Address: 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77840 Fax Phone: 979-734-3496 Phone: 979-764-3254 Subject: NRB Meeting on Wednesday, May 9, 2001 Message: Good Afternoon! I'm faxing the minutes from the NRB Meeting held on Wednesday, May 9, 2001 in regards to Cafe Eccell parking lot expansion. If you have any questions, please let us know. Thanks, Tammy Macik City of College Station Development Services P. O. Box 9960 - 1101 Texas Avenue - College Station, Texas 77842 (409) 764-3570 NORTHGATE REVITALIZATION BOARD (NRB) REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING May 30, 2001 TO: Veronica Morgan, Mitchell and Morgan, via fax (979) 260-3564 FROM: NRB Review Subcommittee: Karl Mooney, P&Z Chairman Joe Horlen, P&Z Commissioner Ray Harris, P&Z Commissioner Elton Abbott, Jr., NRB Member Richard Benning, NRB Member Staff Attending: Bridgette George, Asst. Development Review Manager Molly Hitchcock, Staff Planner SUBJECT: Cafe Eccell -request for• the approval ol'the parking lot expansion located on Wellborn Road, behind Cafe Eccell just north o}'the curs ent par king lot (01-,9.9) The NRB Review Subcommittee held a meeting on Wednesday, May 9, 2001 to review the above- mention item. Staff Planner Hitchcock opened the discussion that this project came before the board at the end of last year. There was a discussion of two different plans. One being a smaller plan and the other being a larger plans that would extend down to Louise Street. The smaller plan was discussed in the minutes the board members received which states the board does not require irrigation but the city does require the streetscaping with continuous screening of the parking. NRB Member Benning asked if the city agreed with Cafe Eccell proposal. Staff Planner Hitchcock stated that Cafe Eccell received permission through a lease agreement. Also, Staff Planner Hitchcock stated irrigation is not required by the city ordinance but the NRB can require it. Staff Planner Hitchcock stated that at the meeting last year, the items discussed were not voted on. Staff Planner Hitchcock reviewed the items discussed at the last meeting were sidewalks (that was not a requirement), irrigation (which was also not required for the smaller parking lot) and a required screening fence. NRB Member Abbott confirmed that they did encourage the sidewalk. Ms. Morgan pointed out that the reason they came before the NRB before was to find out how much it would cost to add more parking between two different options of an another smaller and a larger parking lot. Ms. Morgan continued by stating that the reason for the meeting today is to get approval for the smaller parking lot. They have put in screening adjacent to single-family property to rear and landscape along front but they did not include irrigation or sidewalks. Commissioner Horlen asked if either the streetscapes or the island is irrigated. NRB Member Benning asked if there was drainage study done for the smaller lot and if it has been approved. Mr. Dallis stated that if he will include irrigation in the future if he has to redo the parking again. Commissioner Mooney asked if there were any irrigation on any of the islands. Mr. Dallis stated no. Commissioner Mooney confirmed that irrigation is not Home of Texas A&M University NRB Meeting Project Date Page 2 oft required in the Northgate area but screening is required in the Northgate Design Guidelines. Commissioner Mooney asked where the water lines are now if they need to tap into them. Ms. Morgan stated that the water line is on Church Street. Mr. Dallis stated that utility contractor Elliott Construction just redone everything and he isn't sure where the water lines are located currently. Ms. Morgan stated they would have to tie into Church Street public line and tap it off and put in a meter. Commissioner Mooney asked about the water line on Louise Street. Ms. Morgan stated there could be a water line on Louise but not sure where exactly it is. Commissioner Mooney stated that with the parking lot possibly going all the way to Louise Street, it would require irrigation placed at the rear of the property line. NRB member Abbott asked if Ms Morgan would consider sleeving to those islands for future irrigation. Ms. Morgan stated that they could put a sleeve between the two islands. By doing the sleeving now, Commissioner Mooney stated it would prevent resurfacing the parking lot in the future. Commissioner Mooney moved to approve the site plan with the additional parking and landscape shown with the addition of running irrigation sleeves from island to the next island and to the northern end of the parking lot. Commission Mooney also included they will have to provide irrigation on the landscape along the Wellborn Roadside with a future expansion. This is with the understanding if there will be an expansion in the future where irrigation would be required. Commissioner Harris seconded and it passed 5-0. Horne of'TexasA&M Urvveisity