HomeMy WebLinkAboutagendaNovember 9, 2009
Regular Agenda
UDO Amendment - Parking Lot Screening
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services
Agenda Caption: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an
ordinance amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 7.9, "Non-
Residential Architectural Standards," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station
as it relates to parking lot screening-
Recommendation (s): The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the amendment at their meeting on September 17, 2009. Staff
also recommended approval.
Summary: The proposed ordinance amendments are intended to modify the requirements
for parking lot screening required in conjunction with the Non-Residential Architectural
Standards.
In 2008, the City Council requested information relating to the Non-Residential Architectural
Standards. During that discussion, the Council directed Staff to develop requirements for
the use of berms for parking lot screening. In July, 2009, Staff brought forward an
amendment to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review that would require berms be
used as parking screening for Non-Residential building plots with more than 20,000 s.f. of
gross building area.
Although the original ordinance was recommended for approval, 5-1, by the Commission, a
number of concerns were raised during the discussion about prohibiting other landscaped
parking screening options. Staff revised the ordinance to add incentives to utilize berms
over other methods, but took out restrictions from utilizing other parking screening methods
when certified by a landscape professional to meet the screening requirement. Additionally,
other alternatives may be considered when designed by a registered Landscape Architect.
The ordinance also contains provisions for flexibility in the design of berms by allowing half-
berms with retaining walls, as well as flexibility for redeveloping sites or sites that utilize
tree preservation. No changes were made to the requirement for building plots greater than
150,000 s.f. which requires a berm be used for parking screening without exception.
Ordinance summary:
1. Requires the use of berms for parking screening unless landscaping points are
doubled, and method of screening is certified by a landscape professional to provide
solid screening of parking
2. Allows the use of half-berms
3. Allows for alternative design of berms to preserve existing trees
4. Allows alternative design by registered Landscape Architect.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes, September 17, 2009
2. Ordinance
Mayor
Ben White
Mayor Pro Tern
Lynn McIlhaney
City Manager
Glenn Brown
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Councilmembers
John Crompton
James Massey
Dennis Maloney
Lawrence Stewart
David Ruesink
Minutes
City Council Workshop & Regular Meetings
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chamber, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor White, Mayor ProTem McIlhaney, Council members Maloney Crompton,
Massey, Ruesink and Stewart
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brown, Assistant City Manager Merrill, City Attorney Cargill Jr., City
Secretary Hooks, Deputy City Secretary McNutt, Management Team
Mayor White called meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
Workshop Agenda Item No 1 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the
consent agenda.
Mayor Pro Tern McIlhaney inquired about consent agenda item 2h on the second change order of the
Memorial Cemetery construction contract.
Chuck Gilman, Director of Capital Projects, spoke on the contract for the Memorial Cemetery.
Workshop Agenda Item No 3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding past and
current sign and banner standards.
Introduced by Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning and Development Services.
Jason Schubert, Staff planner, presented Council an overview of the Non-residential Architecture Standards.
Non-residential architecture standards include:
Fagade design, materials and colors
Screening
Building mass and design
Pedestrian/Bike facilities
Traffic impact analysis
Parking lots
Staff requested direction from Council on any revisions to the current policies, practices and standards
contained in the UDO regarding Non-Residential Architectural Standards.
Council made no changes but requested staff to review sign regulations that may apply to the ETJ.
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Workshop Agenda Item No 2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding trends for
next year's legislative session and drafting resolutions to be considered by the Texas Municipal
League.
Assistant to the City Manager Hayden Migl introduced Dan Shelley and Jennifer Rodriguez, the city's state
legislative lobbyists.
Dan Shelley presented an update on the expected legislative trends for the 2009 legislative session. He
answered questions of the Council.
Council directed staff to prepare resolutions in support of specific topics and conveyed to Texas Municipal
League.
Workshop Agenda Item No 4 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding changes to the
Single-Family Overlay ownership signature requirement and fees.
Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning and Development Services presented changes to the Single-Family
Overlay ownership signature requirements and fees. Staff requested direction from Council on the
percentage requirements for the Single-Family Overlay ordinance and on an appropriate fee for a Single-
Family Overlay ordinance and on an appropriate fee for a Single-Family Overlay rezoning application.
Council member Crompton moved to approve the change to fifty percent plus one on the petition
requirement and expand the grant program to assist those eligible to apply for gateway grant program or
other grant programs they may be eligible. Council member Maloney seconded the motion, motion passed
(7-0).
Workshop Agenda Item No 5 Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the Streetscape
Plan and current streetscape standards and practices in College Station.
Bob Cowell, AICP, Planning and Development Services, presented the Streetscape plan and current
streetscape standards and practices in College Station.
Capital Improvements Project Director Chuck Gilman highlighted current projects: William D. Fitch
widening, Dartmouth Street Extension, Eagle Avenue Extension, Church Avenue rehabilitation, Tauber and
Stasney Street rehabilitation and Arrington/Decatur Road Extension. Future projects include: Landscape
budget on future capital projects is 10% of construction cost, Comprehensive plan developing context
sensitive design process and standards and CIP projects will be based on context and meet Council guidance.
Tony Cisneros, Park and Recreation Director presented Council an overview of the Urban Landscapes,
which are: Design and Budget considerations, Construction details, Maintenance considerations, Ongoing
costs, Changing Landscape Standards, Capital construction cost 1/8 mile, Landscape maintenance cost 1/8
mile,
Staff recommended Council provide direction on any revisions to the current policies, practices and
standards related to streetscape.
Council's recommendation included: landscape current projects as presented, design guidelines for future
projects, and to deliver final design presentation for landscape projects.
Workshop Agenda Item No 6 Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the production
and hosting of a signature community event in the City of College Station.
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David Gwin, Director of Economic and Community Development presented a request for proposals to recruit
firms that are experienced in producing events similar to the signature event envisioned for College Station.
Staff requested Council's direction on the City's plans for producing and hosting a signature event and to
provide general input on the direction of this effort. Council directed staff to prepare a request for proposal
package.
No formal action was taken.
At 4:45 pm, Mayor White announced that the City Council would convene into executive session pursuant to
Sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.087 of the Open Meetings Act to seek the advice of our attorney, to
discuss real estate matters, and discuss economic development negotiations.
Workshop Agenda Item No 8 Executive Session will immediately follow the workshop meeting in
the Administrative Conference Room.
Consultation with Attorney JGov't Code Section 551.0711 possible action. The City Council may seek
advice from its attorney regarding a pending or contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or
attorney-client privileged information. Litigation is an ongoing process and questions may arise as to a
litigation tactic or settlement offer, which needs to be discussed with the City Council. Upon occasion the
City Council may need information from its attorney as to the status of a pending or contemplated litigation
subject or settlement offer or attorney-client privileged information. After executive session discussion, any
final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
a. Application with TCEQ for permits in Westside/Highway 60 area, near Brushy Water Supply
Corporation.
b. Sewer CCN permits requests.
C. Water CCN permits requests.
d. Water service application with regard to Wellborn Special Utility District.
e. Bed & Banks Water Rights Discharge Permits for College Station and Bryan
f. Legal aspects of Water Well and possible purchase of or lease of water well sites.
g. JK Development v. College Station.
h. Taylor Kingsley v. College Station.
i. State Farm Lloyds as Subrogee of Mikal Klumpp v. College Station.
j. TMPA v. PUC (College Station filed Intervention).
k. City of Bryan suit filed against College Station, Legal issues and advise on Brazos Valley Solid
Waste Management Agency contract, on proposed methane gas contract. Update on legal
proceedings for Grimes County Landfill site and contracts for development of Grimes County site.
Real Estate JGov't Code Section 551.0721; possible action The City Council may deliberate the purchase,
exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect
on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person. After executive session discussion, any final
action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
a. Wolf Pen Creek - Targeted Mixed Used Project.
Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.0871; possible action The City Council may
deliberate on commercial or financial information that the City Council has received from a business
prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the city with which the City
Council in conducting economic development negotiations may deliberate on an offer of financial or other
incentives for a business prospect. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be
in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
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a. Hotel and Convention Center.
b. Proposed Development generally located North and East of the Intersection of William D Fitch and
State Hwy 6.
C. Proposed Development generally located Southeast of the Intersection of Earl Rudder Freeway and
Southwest Parkway.
Workshop Agenda Item No 11 Action on executive session, or any workshop agenda item not
completed or discussed in today's workshop meeting will be discussed in tonight's Regular Meeting if
necessary.
No formal action was taken.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 12 Adjourn.
The workshop meeting concluded following the regular meeting. See regular meeting minutes for
discussion of remaining workshop items.
Regular Minutes
Regular Agenda Item No 1 Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, Hear visitors.
Mayor White called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor White led the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance. Council member Ruesink provided the invocation.
Hear Visitors
No one spoke.
Regular Agenda Item No 2 Presentation, possible action and discussion of consent agenda items
which consists of ministerial or "housekeeping" items required by law. Items may be removed from
the consent agenda by majority vote of the Council.
a. Approved minutes for City Council Workshop and Regular Meetings August 18, 2008.
b.Approved Ordinance No 3101 on the amendment to Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances adopting
new Traffic Control Device Inventory Schedules XI, XII, and XIII.
c. Approved bid award for the semi-annual purchase of electrical wire and cable maintained in inventory
as follows: KBS Electrical $119,710; Techline $216,610; TEC $12,465; Stuart C. Irby $3,060 and
Priester, Mell & Nicholson $5,925.00. Total estimated semi-annual expenditure $357,770.
d.Approved bid award for the purchase of various electrical items maintained in inventory to Stuart C.
Irby, Co., for $50,430; HD Supply for $18,074; KBS Electric for $217,928; Techline for $473,943; TEC
for $17,250; and Wesco for $9,600 for a total annual estimated expenditures of $787,225.
e. Approved the renewal of annual price agreement for the installation of roadway traffic markings with
Highway Technologies in an amount of not to exceed $364,209.25.
f. Approved Ordinance No. 3102 on the third and final reading of a Franchise Agreement Amendment to
the Texas Commercial Waste, Recycling Franchise Agreement, regarding a cost increase of $0.25 per
household per month. The amendment will result in an increase from $2.15 to $2.40 to the City for
curbside recycling collection services.
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g.Approved Ordinance No. 3103 ordering a charter amendment election to be held on November 4,
2008.
h.Approved Change Order No. 2 to the construction contract (Contract No. 08-116) with Acklam
Construction Company, Ltd., in the amount of $86,160.50 for the Memorial Cemetery of College Station
(Project No. GG-9905).
i. Approved Resolution No. 8-28-08-2i on awarding Bid #08-73, Contract #08-260 for Electric System
Right-of-Way Clearing and Tree Trimming Contract award to Rios Tree Services, Inc. in the total amount
of $1,082,286.25 for a three year contract.
A motion was made by Council member Massey to approve consent agenda items 2a thru 2i, which the
changes to item 2a. Council member Stewart seconded the motion, which carried 7-0.
FOR: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tem Mcllhaney, Crompton, Massey, Maloney, Stewart and Ruesink
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No 1 Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding
the service plan for 1.02 acres in the 3200 block of Rock Prairie_ Road West identified for annexation
under the exempt status_
Introduced by Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning and Development Services.
Lance Simms, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services presented the last public hearing
required by Texas Local Government Code prior to initiating annexation proceedings for a service plan of
1.02 acres in the 3200 block of Rock Prairie Road West identified for annexation under the exempt status.
Mayor White opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor White closed the public hearing.
No formal action was taken.
Regular Agenda Item No 2 Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion approving
two ordinances One vacating and abandoning a 1.04 acre variable width utility easement and another
vacating a 0.326 acre variable width electrical easement Both easements being located on Lot 1 & 2 of
Block 1 of the Merker Strawn Subdivision according to the plat recorded in Volume 1275, Page 15 of
the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas.
Introduced by Mark Smith, Director of Public Works.
Alan Gibbs, City Engineer presented two ordinances to vacate and abandon an easement of 1.04 acres and
.326 acres located on Lot 1 & 2 of Block 1 of the Merker-Strawn Subdivision. (West of Wellborn and
adjacent to Rock Prairie Road).
Mayor White opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor White closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Council member Maloney to approve Ordinance 3104 & 3105 vacating and
abandoning the easements of 1.04 acres and .326 acres located on Lot 1 & 2 of Block 1 of the Merker-
Strawn Subdivision. Council member Massey seconded the motion, which carried 7-0.
FOR: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tem McIlhaney, Crompton, Massey, Maloney, Stewart and Ruesink
AGAINST: None
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Regular Agenda Item No 3 Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding
an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Industrial / R & D, Single Family.
Residential Low Density, and Floodplain & Streams to Planned Development for 120.76 acres located
at 1430 Harvey Mitchell Parkway generally located opposite the intersection with Holleman Drive.
Introduced by Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning and Development Services.
Jason Schubert, Staff Planner presented an overview of how the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0
and recommended approval as presented by Staff at their August 14th meeting. Staff recommended approval
with the exception that the existing Floodplain & Streams area remains as designated. Approval is also
recommended with the condition that the following purpose statement be included in the ordinance to
provide guidance to development of the property: "The purpose of this Planned Development designation is
for a multi-family development that may consist of single detached units, duplexes, and attached units
associated with small-scale neighborhood commercial uses placed along the realigned Jones Butler Road and
in relative proximity to Harvey Mitchell Parkway that support the development and surrounding
neighborhoods. Residential uses are to be scaled, oriented, and buffered so as not to be intrusive to the
surrounding single family developments. Natural areas are to be preserved and large open space green areas
are to be provided for the efficient use of land and to serve as an amenity to the development, provide
recreational opportunities, and preserve existing vegetation, floodplain, and drainage features."
Mayor White opened the public hearing.
Veronica Morgan, Managing Partner of Mitchell and Morgan group spoke on behalf of the applicant on
issues related to thoroughfare plan.
Mayor White closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Council member Massey to approve Ordinance No. 3106 on the amendment to the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Industrial / R&D, Single Family Residential Low Density, and
Floodplain & Streams to Planned Development for 120.76 acres located at 1430 Harvey Mitchell Parkway.
Council member Maloney seconded the motion, which carried 7-0.
FOR: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tern Mcllhaney, Crompton, Massey, Maloney, Stewart and Ruesink
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No 4 Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an
ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Ordinance Section 7.9.B.6 (Traffic Impact Analysis), Section 7.9.H (Submittal
Requirements) and adding Section 7.12 (Traffic Impact Analysis).
Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning and Development Services presented an ordinance to amend the trip
generation table for Single Family Residential Developments to be based on prevailing development
densities versus zoning based densities. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved 6-0 on the
recommendation to the City Council and Staff as well recommended approval of this ordinance.
Mayor White opened the public hearing.
Sherry Ellison, 2705 Brookway Dr. stated her support of Traffic Impact Analysis.
William Lowery, 1314 Angelina Crt., stated his support of Traffic Impact Analysis but felt ordinance needed
to be strengthened.
Ed Theriot, Mitchell Planning Group, stated that he was representing the Home Builders Association. He
expressed concern about the cost, timing and discretion in the ordinance.
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Council expressed their concerns on the 250 vehicle trips in the peak hours. Council directed staff to refine
the trip rates.
A motion was made by Council member Crompton to table this item for further research and discussion with
key stakeholders that presented information at this meeting. Council member Maloney seconded the
motion, which carried 7-0.
FOR: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tern McIlhaney, Crompton, Massey, Maloney, Stewart and Ruesink
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No 5 Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion concerning
approval to prepare bid documents and landscape construction drawings and advertise for the
Dartmouth Street Extension Landscape and Irrigation Project construction bid.
Tony Cisneros, Parks and Recreation Director presented Council the final production of the bid package and
advertisement for the construction bid for the Dartmouth Street Extension Landscape and Irrigation Project.
Staff recommended proceeding to prepare bid documents and advertisement.
Mayor White opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor White closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Council member Maloney to approve the final production of the bid package and
advertisement. Council member Massey seconded the motion, which carried 7-0.
FOR: Mayor White, Mayor ProTem Mcllhaney, Crompton, Massey, Maloney, Stewart and Ruesink
AGAINST: None
Council returned to the workshop agenda for completion.
Workshop Agenda Item No 7 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update
from representatives on committees that Council members are appointed to as well as providing
direction to those committees.
Deferred to September 11, 2008 meeting.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 8 - Council Calendar.
Wednesday, September 17 Public hearing on Tax rate.
Workshop Agenda Item No 9 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items:
A Council Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of
specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be
limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Council member Massey made a motion to have a discussion on the developments in Northwest College
Station to a future agenda. Council member Maloney seconded the motion, which carried 7-0.
Council member Massey inquired on updates on Neighborhood Integrity Strategies.
Workshop Agenda Item No 10 Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following
meetings: Arts Council of the Brazos Valley, Audit Committee, Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos
Valley Council of Governments, Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications Task Force, Cemetery
Committee, Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue Association,
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Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Library Committee,
Metropolitan Planning Organization, National League of Cities, Outside Agency Funding Review,
Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Sister City Association, TAMU
Student Senate, Research Valley Partnership, Regional Transportation Committee for Council of
Governments, Texas Municipal League, Transportation Committee, -Wolf Pen Creek Oversight
Committee, Wolf Pen Creek TIF Board, Zoning Board of Adjustments (Notice of Agendas posted on
City Hall bulletin board).
No discussion was held.
Hearing no objections, Mayor White adjourned the meetings at 9:08 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2008.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1 lt' day of September, 2008.
APPROVED
Mayor Ben White
ATTEST:
City Secretary Connie Hooks
Article 7. General Development Standards
Section 7.9 Non-Residential Architectural Stan(
C. Interior island area requirements, as required in Section 7.2, may be
consolidated into end islands, landscape strips, and landscape pods.
d. Shopping cart storage spaces shall be identified on the site plan. These spaces
shall not be located in landscape islands or any areas designed for plantings or
pedestrian or bike access.
C. Standards for Less Than 5,000 S.F.
A single building or combination of buildings less than 5,000 gross square feet in area,
whether connected or not, but determined to be a single building plot, may use on hundred
percent (100%) EIFS, Stucco, high build textured paint on concrete to simulate the
appearance of EIFS, or hardboard, but only if it is painted or tinted with a minimum of two
(2) colors to avoid monotony.
D. Additional Standards for 20,000 S.F. or Greater
In addition to the standards set out in Section 7.9.13, the following shall apply to any single
building or combinations of buildings of 20,000 gross square feet in area, whether connected
or not, but determined to be a single building plot.
1. Building Material
Any facade facing a public right-of-way shall have a minimum of twenty-five percent
(25%) (calculation shall be based on the area of the first two (2) stories of any single
building(s) facade) brick, stone, marble, granite or a material fabricated to simulate
brick or stone (not split-face concrete masonry).
2. Parking
All parking areas must be screened from the right-of-way with a berm
masonry wall or combination of berms and walls at least 3-feet in height.
The maximum allowable slope for a berm is 3:1.
n Berms and masonry walls may be designed around existing trees that are
barricaded for tree preservation in accordance with 7.5. Landscaping.
Where gaps in berm or mason wall screening exist for the preservation
of existing trees alternative screening methods shall be used in
accordance with Section 7.5, Landscaping
C. For redeveloping sites maintaining existing parking lot perimeters, the
minimum berm height may be lowered to a height that may be safely
maintained in the existing parking setback when additional parking lot
screening is provided in accordance with Section 7.5, Landscaping. The
cumulative height of the plant material and berm height combined shall be
a minimum of 3-feet in height.
a Variations to the requirements of this Section may be approved if the
Ian dsca pe/streetsca pe plan is sealed by a registered Landscape Architect
and approved by the Administrator. Such plans must show reasonable
evidence that the requirements as set forth in this Section and Section
7 5 Landscaping, were used as a guide.
E. Additional Standards for 50,000 S.F. or Greater
In addition to the standards set out in this Section 7.9.B and 7.9.D, the following shall apply
to any single building or combinations of buildings of 50,000 gross square feet in area or
greater, whether connected or not, but determined to be a single building plot.
1. Building Mass and Design
Facade articulation (wall plane projections or recessions) is required on the first two (2)
stories of any fagade facing a public right-of-way. No more than thirty-three percent
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Unified Development Ordinance 2/2/09 City of College Station, Texas
Article 7. General Development Standards
Section 7.9 Non-Residential Architectural Standards
C. Interior island area requirements, as required in Section 7.2, may be
consolidated into end islands, landscape strips, and landscape pods.
d. Shopping cart storage spaces shall be identified on the site plan. These spaces
shall not be located in landscape islands or any areas designed for plantings or
pedestrian or bike access.
C. Standards for Less Than 5,000 S.F.
A single building or combination of buildings less than 5,000 gross square feet in area,
whether connected or not, but determined to be a single building plot, may use on hundred
percent (100%) EIFS, Stucco, high build textured paint on concrete to simulate the
appearance of EIFS, or hardboard, but only if it is painted or tinted with a minimum of two
(2) colors to avoid monotony.
D. Additional Standards for 20,000 S.F. or Greater
In addition to the standards set out in Section 7.9.13, the following shall apply to any single
building or combinations of buildings of 20,000 gross square feet in area, whether connected
or not, but determined to be a single building plot.
1. Building Material
Any fagade facing a public right-of-way shall have a minimum of twenty-five percent
(25%) (calculation shall be based on the area of the first two (2) stories of any single
building(s) fagade) brick, stone, marble, granite or a material fabricated to simulate
brick or stone (not split-face concrete masonry).
2. Parking
a. All parking areas must be screened from the_4mAbc- right-of-way with a
minimum 3-foot berm. The maximum allowable slope is 3:1.
b Berms may be designed around existing trees that are barricaded for tree
preservation in accordance with 7.5, Landscaping. Where a berm cannot
be accommodated due to existing trees or topography that will not be
affected by development the Administrator may approve alternate
screening methods that use this Section and 7.5, Landscaping as a guide.
C. For redeveloping sites= maintaining their existing parking lot perimeters,
the minimum berm height may be lowered to a height that may be safely
maintained in the existing parking setback when parking lot screening is
provided in accordance with 7.5, Landscaping. Landscaping and berm
height combined must meet to-n=ie -the minimum 3-foot screening
height.
d. Variations to the requirements of this Section may be approved if the
landscape/streetscape plan is sealed by a registered landscape architect
and approved by the Administrator. Such plans must show reasonable
evidence that the requirements as set forth in this Section were used as a
guide.
E. -Additional Standards for 50,000 S.F. or Greater
In addition to the standards set out in this Section 7.9.13 and 7.9.13, the following shall apply
to any single building or combinations of buildings of 50,000 gross square feet in area or
greater, whether connected or not, but determined to be a single building plot.
1. Building Mass and Design
Fagade articulation (wall plane projections or recessions) is required on the first two (2)
stories of any fagade facing a public right-of-way. No more than thirty-three percent
(33%) of any fagade facing a public right-of-way shall be on the same continuous
7-51
Unified Development Ordinance 2/2/09 City of College Station, Texas
Article 7. General Development Standards
Section 7.9 Non-Residential Architectural Standards
C. Interior island area requirements, as required in Section 7.2, may be
consolidated into end islands, landscape strips, and landscape pods.
d. Shopping cart storage spaces shall be identified on the site plan. These spaces
shall not be located in landscape islands or any areas designed for plantings or
pedestrian or bike access.
C. Standards for Less Than 5,000 S.F.
A single building or combination of buildings less than 5,000 gross square feet in area,
whether connected or not, but determined to be a single building plot, may use on hundred
percent (100%) EIFS, Stucco, high build textured paint on concrete to simulate the
appearance of EIFS, or hardboard, but only if it is painted or tinted with a minimum of two
(2) colors to avoid monotony.
D Additional Standards for 20,000 S.F. or Greater
In addition to the standards set out in Section 7.9.13, the following shall apRly to any sing
building or combinations of buildings of 20,000 gross square feet in area whether connected
or not but determined to be a single building olot.
1. Building Material
Any facade facing a public right-of-wav shall have a minimum of twenty-five percent
(25%) (calculation shall be based on the area of the first two (2) stories of any single
building(s) facade) brick stone marble granite or a material fabricated to simulate
brick or stone (not split-face concrete masonry)
2. Parking Screening
The following options are allowed as parking lot screening methods:
a Screening methods allowed in 7.5. Landscaping except berms provided that
1) The minimum landscape points for a site shall be double (2 x minimum
landscape points) and
2) The screening method utilized will create a solid hedoerow or completely
screen the parking to a height of 3-feet If vegetated the screening must be
a minimum of 24-inches at planting and reach 36-inches within one (1)
calendar ea of planting and such method is certified to meet these
requirements by a registered Landscape Architect landscape designer, or
landscape contractor.
1). Berms with a minimum height of 3-feet as measured from the parking lot
pavement and a maximum slope of 1.3 Berms may be designed around trees that
are barricaded for tree preservation in accordance with 7 .5, Landscaping. Where
there will be gaps in berm screening for the preservation of existing trees.
alternative screening methods shall be used in accordance with Section 7.5.
Landscaping to meet the minimum 3-foot screening requirement
c Half berms with a minimum height of 3-feet as measured from the ap rking_lot
pavement and a maximum allowable slope of 1.3. Retaining walls shall be
designed to face the parking lot and sidewalks located between the retaining wall
and right-of-way may not be closer than 3-feet to the top of a retaining wall
d For redeveloping sites maintaining existing parking lot perimeters the
Administrator may authorize the use of masonry walls or lower the minimum berm
height to a heioht that may be safely maintained in the existing parking setback
when additional parking lot screening is provided in accordance with Section 7 5
Landscaping. The cumulative height of plant material and berm shall be a minimum
of 3-feet.
e Variations to the requirements of this Section may be approved if the
landscape/streetsca ee plan is sealed by a registered Landscape Architect and
approved by the Administrator. Such plans must show reasonable evidence that the
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1101 Texas Avenue, PO Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 17, 2009
TO: Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Lindsay Kramer, AICP, Senior Planner
Ikramer6d~cstx.gov
SUBJECT: UDO - PARKING LOT SCREENING
Item: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an amendment to
the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 7.9, Non-Residential Architectural
Standards related to parking lot screening. Case #09-00500077 (LK)
Item Background: The proposed ordinance amendments are intended to modify the
requirements for parking lot screening required in conjunction with the Non-Residential
Architectural Standards.
In late summer of 2008, the City Council requested information relating to the Non-
Residential Architectural Standards. During that discussion, the Council directed Staff to
develop requirements for the use of berms for parking lot screening.
The proposed amendment is a revision from a previously proposed ordinance that came
before the Commission in July. The revised proposal allows 3 options for parking lot
screening for sites with building area between 20,000 and 149,999 square feet of
building area.
1. Parking can be screened with a 3-foot berm or half-berm. Staff removed the
berm design details (except for slope) that had been in the previous proposal.
Design details will be incorporated into the College Station Site Design
Standards, so that they may be more flexible to unique circumstances and
alternative designs.
2. Parking can be screened by screening methods allowed under the current
landscape ordinance if the screening is certified by a landscape professional that
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upon maturation a solid screen will be in place if maintained, and for sites
between 20,000 square feet of building area and 49,999 square feet of building
area, landscape points are doubled; or
3. Alternative screening can be utilized if designed by a registered Landscape
Architect that achieves adequate screening of parking lots and parked cars.
The revisions were made to respond to comments by local developers and design
professionals to allow greater flexibility in the design of parking lot screening. No
changes were made to the parking screening requirements for building plots over
150,000 square feet of building area, which requires berms without exception.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance Revisions, Article 7.9, Non-Residential Architectural Standards
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College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
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DATE: July 2, 2009
TO: Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Lindsay Kramer, AICP, Senior Planner
Ikramer cstx.gov
SUBJECT: UDO - PARKING LOT BERMS
Item: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an
amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 7.9 related to
parking lot screening. Case #09-00500077 (LK)
Item Background: The proposed ordinance amendments are intended to modify
the requirements for parking lot screening required in conjunction with the Non-
Residential Architectural Standards.
In late summer of 2008, the City Council requested information relating to the
Non-Residential Architectural Standards. During that discussion, the Council
directed Staff to develop requirements for the use of berms for parking lot
screening.
The proposed amendments would require the use of berms for parking lot
screening for sites with more than 20,000 square feet of gross building area
developing under the Non-Residential Architectural Standards. This does not
include residential site development or site development in M-1, M-2, R&D, NG-
1, NG-2, and NG-3 zoning districts. Examples of sites or building plots with
buildings greater than 20,000 square feet in size include Ashley Furniture, North
Forest Professional Buildings, and most hotels. It does not include sites similar in
size to Holleman Retail Center or Red Lobster.
The proposed ordinance requires a berm to be at least 3 feet tall to screen
parking lots from the right-of-way. The maximum slope of a berm is 3 feet of
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width for every 1 foot tall. A full berm would take a minimum of 22 feet from the
property line. This would more than double the minimum parking setback for
commercial sites: Due to this, a second option has been added to provide the
ability to create a half-berm with a retaining wall on the parking lot side of a
screening berm which reduces the setback to 14 feet.
For redeveloping sites with existing space constraints, the berm height can be
lowered if plant material makes up the height to achieve a 3-foot screen or a
masonry wall can be used. Also, alternatives can be granted for tree-preservation
where it may not be possible to build around an existing tree. The ordinance also
contains provisions for alternatives proposed by a registered Landscape
Architect that uses this proposed ordinance and Section 7.5, Landscaping as a
guide.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance Revisions, Article 7, General Development Standards
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