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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00071304AGENDA Project Review Committee CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue Wednesday, July 18, 2001 10:00 A.M. Rockf sh Restaurant Discussion and consideration of the proposed restaurant to be built on Lot 5 Block 1 of the Gateway Subdivision (01-149) 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. PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEE (PRC) MEETING August 20, 2001 TO: Veronica Morgan, Mitchell and Morgan, Inc., Via Email Tim Fox, via fax, 972-991-4742 FROM: PRC Review Subcommittee: Karl Mooney, P&Z Commissioner Carolyn Williams, P&Z Commissioner John Happ, P&Z Commissioner Staff Attending: Natalie Ruiz, Development Review Manager Jessica Jimmerson, Staff Planner Molly Hitchcock, Staff Planner Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planner Tammy Macik, Secretary Marla Brewer, Staff Assistant SUBJECT: Rockfish Restaurant - The proposal of a restaurant to be located at on the lot between Texas Roadhouse and Cheddars restaurants on University Drive (0I-149) The PRC held a meeting on Wednesday, July 18, 2001 to review the above- mentioned project. Mr. Fox gave a brief summary of the proposed restaurant. The atmosphere for the restaurant is a mountain-fishing theme and the exterior reflects the interior. Mr. Fox referred to both patios. (The east patio is for the overflow. The front patio, which faces south, is a waiting area and not for dining seating.) The rear of the building is all masonry and/or stucco except for the accents, which are made of wood. Commissioner Mooney asked about the screening of the dumpster area. Mr. Fox said the screening will be 8 foot high with a solid metal gate. Commissioner Mooney asked about the sides of the dumpster screening. Mr. Fox said it will be of the stucco material matching the rear side of the building. Commissioner Mooney asked if Ms. Morgan had anything to add. Ms. Morgan stated that if there were questions about the site design issues, she would be happy to discuss those. Commissioner Mooney asked about the colors on the drawings for Rockfish and its lettering. Mr. Fox discussed the ledger stone that is the accent that goes throughout the predominate part of the high features of the restaurant. The Colorado River rock stone is the accent on the interior and exterior of the fireplace and the post bases. Mr. Fox went into further discussion that where there is a grade issue they will use river rock. They will not use raw concrete. If they have a fitting and foundation situation, they will use the same river rock product to cover that. They will also use ledger cap any where there is a flat surface. The beams will be used under the patio area. Commissioner Mooney asked what kind of posts they will use. The posts are of knotted pines. Commissioner Happ asked about the placement of the freestanding sign. Mr. Fox said currently that they are looking at the tree situation. Commissioner Happ expressed concern about the sign being a site distance problem pulling on to University Drive. Ms. Morgan stated the sign will have a monument base but it would be up on a pole. It will be far enough back that it is outside the site triangles. Commissioner Mooney suggested going through the issues for reviewing. Commissioner Mooney asked the Board if they any concerns or objections about architectural characteristics. There were no concerns or objections with any of the architectural character except the mitigation of negative visual impacts. Commissioner Happ asked if they are going to tint the windows. Mr. Fox described the windows to be a green glass on the outside and a clear on the inside. Commissioner Mooney asked about the shrubbery being placed. Ms. Morgan stated that there has been a landscape plan submitted and Staff Planner Jimmerson stated it is a staff issue. Commissioner Williams asked if they would have any equipment on the roof. Mr. Fox stated that the A/C units are under the parapet and the screen is five to six feet tall. Commissioner Mooney asked the Board if they had any concerns or objections about the attached signage. Commissioner Happ, asked for clarification to the name of the restaurant. Is it The Seafood Grill or The RockFish. Mr. Fox stated that is called the RockFish Seafood Grill. Commissioner Mooney stated he didn't hear any objections of the design and placement of the signage from the Board, so he asked for a motion. Commissioner Mooney stated that Staff recommended that the Board include with their motion that the materials presented, particularly the color of the stucco, be used consistently around the rear of the building, including the dumpster enclosure. Commissioner Happ moved to approve with the recommendations stated previously and the sign approval. Commissioner Williams seconded and motion passed 3-0.