HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-00500157- 00074187DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Lauren A. Hovde, Staff Planner Report Date: August 4, 2009
Email: Ihovde@cstx.gov Meeting Date: August 14, 2009
For
COCS ADAMSON BATH HOUSE (SCREENING ALTERNATIVE) (09-00500157)
Item: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a variance request to
Section 7.9.B.1 "Required Screening" of the Unified Development Ordinance to allow an
alternative screening method for the mechanical equipment at the Adamson Lagoon
Bath House located at 1900 Anderson Street within Bee Creek Park.
Zoning District: R-1 Single Family Residential
Location: 1900 Anderson Street, Bee Creek Park
Applicant: Pete Vanecek, City of College Station Parks and Recreation Department
Item Summary: Section 7.9.13.1 of the Unified Development Ordinance requires that all
mechanical equipment be screened from view or isolated so as not to be visible from
any public right-of-way or residential district within 150 feet of the perimeter boundary of
the subject lot or tract, measured from a point 5 feet above grade. Such screening must
be coordinated with the building architecture, materials, colors, and scale to maintain a
unified appearance. Acceptable methods of screening are: encasement, parapet wall,
partition screen, brick/stone/masonry walls, or fences.
The newly opened bath house at Adamson Lagoon was constructed using a pitched
roof to mimic a residential style structure. The applicant feels that utilizing one of the
approved screening methods, such as a parapet wall, would detract from the residential
design by drawing attention to the screened mechanical equipment because of the
difference in roof elevation. The applicant has provided photos showing various views
from the abutting multi-family development. In some cases, the view is obstructed
entirely by existing trees. From other views, portions of the mechanical equipment are
visible.
The applicant is requesting to paint the mechanical equipment in lieu of screening with a
constructed object. Two colors options are being provided for discussion. One color
matches the gutters on the building and the other color option would blend with the roof.
The Design Review Board will have the opportunity to designate the more appropriate
color.
Issues/Items for Review:
1. Screening Alternative - Section 7.9.G.4 states, "Alternatives to the options for
screening listed in Section 7.9.13 may be considered".
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Supporting Materials:
1. Aerial
2. Application
3. Photos (in packet)
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