HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTAFF REPORT March 10, 2004
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Jane R. Kee, City Planner
RE: Property along Krenek Tap Road
As you know, the City of College Station will be developing a municipal complex on the south
side of Krenek Tap Road over the next many years. The land acquisition and the initial phase of
construction were approved by voters in two separate bond elections. The City Council wishes to
create a sense of place and identity for the City, not only on the municipal property but along
Krenek Tap Road itself.
An overlay zoning district is being proposed that will address the views along Krenek as
properties develop in the future. The overlay addresses the front facades of structures and does
not allow parking to be seen along the Krenek Tap frontage. Existing zoning remains in place
and all existing uses will still be permitted with the exception that duplexes will not be permitted
along the corridor.
Letters to all individual property owners within the overlay were sent and there have been a
couple of inquiries. The actual application of the overlay will come before the P &Z at a future
meeting.
Sincerely,
Jane R, Kee, AICP
City Planner, City of College Station
Attached: Draft Overlay regulations
Area Map
ORDINANCE NO. Page 3
EXHIBIT "A"
That Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 2.4.D.2 Design Review
Board Powers and Duties" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
2. Design District and Overlay District Review
The Design Review Board shall approve or deny building and sign materials
and colors in any designated design district, and shall approve or deny
alternate building or fence materials and fence height in the Krenek Overlay
District, as specified within this UDO.
That Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 5.8, "Overlay Districts,"
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended
by adding Section 5.8.C., " Krenek Overlay" to read as follows:
C. Krenek Tap Corridor Overlay District (KO)
The purpose of this overlay is to provide for consistent development of office,
retail, and residential uses in the area of the new City Centre Complex. The
City Centre Complex is located on the south side of Krenek Tap Road, and
will contain several municipal and public facilities having high quality urban
design characteristics. This overlay, along with all other applicable
requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), shall apply to all
properties on the north and south sides of Krenek Tap Road.
Uses:
Permitted uses shall be those as established in the underlying zoning districts
with the exception that duplex dwelling units are not allowed anywhere in the
overlay district.
Design Standards:
The following standards apply to all development, except single family
residential development, along the Krenek Tap Corridor in addition to other
design standards contained within the UDO.
1. Parking:
No parking or circulation aisle shall be located between a building and the
adjoining right -of -way of Krenek Tap Road. Where no building exists and
parking is to be installed adjacent to a right -of -way, there shall be a 30'
setback from the right of way line to the parking pavement, within which
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a three foot (3') high screen of shrubs, fencing wall or earthen berm shall
be installed.
2. Architectural Design:
All building facades facing Krenek Tap Road shall have architectural
treatments similar and complimentary to the front facade of the building.
All exterior walls visible from the public ROW shall be finished in the
following materials: brick, native stone, cast stone, textured concrete
masonry units, fiber /cement board, solid wood planking, stucco or
synthetic stucco. Metal siding is prohibited on all exterior walls.
Alternative materials may be approved by the Design Review Board, if the
alternative materials meet or exceed the standards of the materials listed
above. There shall be no flat roofs.
3. Reflective Glass:
For non - residential buildings no more than fifty percent (50 %) of any
facade facing Krenek Tap Roadway may include reflective glass. For the
purposes of this ordinance, reflective glass shall be defined as glass
having a reflectance of greater than ten percent (10 %).
6. Fencing:
Any fencing visible from the public designated roadway or public area shall
be decorative wrought iron or tubular steel, a picket fence or alternative
similar products approved by the Design Review Board. Fences along the
right -of -way shall not exceed four feet (4') in height unless otherwise
allowed by the Design Review Board. The materials and height limitation
referenced above do not apply to fences required for screening as
specified in this UDO.
4. Sign Regulations:
Only attached building signs and low profile signs meeting the
requirements of the UDO shall be permitted. Building signs shall not
obscure other building elements such as windows, cornices, decorative
details, etc.
Design Standards:
The following standards apply specifically to single family and townhome
residential development along the Krenek Tap Corridor in addition to other
design standards contained within the UDO applicable to single family
development.
1. Front Setback:
Residential lots adjacent to Krenek Tap right of way shall be oriented so
that the front facades of individual units or dwellings face Krenek Tap
Road, if there is sufficient property frontage to do so. The front setback of
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these units shall not exceed fifteen feet (15'). This does not preclude
residential street access to Krenek or pedestrian access.
2. Front porches:
Every front facade visible from Krenek Tap Road shall contain a front
porch extending along at least one half of the front facade. These
porches shall be large enough and useable for outdoor seating and not
solely decorative.
3. Parking:
No driveways or locations for parking shall be allowed in the yard areas
facing Krenek Tap Road or along Krenek Tap Road itself. Rear parking and
access shall be required.
4. Architectural Design:
All exterior walls visible from the public ROW shall be finished in the
following materials: brick, native stone, cast stone, textured concrete
masonry units, fiber /cement board, solid wood planking, stucco or
synthetic stucco. Metal siding is prohibited on all exterior walls.
Alternative materials may be approved by the Design Review Board, if the
alternative materials meet or exceed the standards of the materials listed
above. The primary material shall not exceed seventy -five percent (75 %)
of the facade. The facade calculation excludes windows and doors. There
shall be no flat roofs.
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Aerial shows existing development along Krenek
From Texas — Along the north side
Small comm. site
Mobile home park
Newly developing SF homes — corner Dartmouth /Krenek (Randy French)
New townhome project
Along south side — from SH 6 (Earl Rudder)
Central Park
City centre property
Scattered residences
Utility and police /court facilities
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KRENEK TAP OVERLAY
4 Complement the
Municipal Complex
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4 Address views along
Krenek Tap Road
1EXHIBIT Al
Ooverlay zoning district being created to apply along the Krenek Tap Road
frontage (depth 750').
As you know the City will be developing a municipal complex on the south side
of Krenek. Land acquisition was approved in a previous bond program and is
underway. The most recent bond program allocated monies for the initial
phase of construction.
Council wishes to create an identity and sense of place not only for the
municipal property but for the whole of Krenek Tap Road as infill properties
develop and as existing properties might redevelop over time.
Staff has been directed to prepare additional design criteria to supplement
those criteria already in the UDO to enhance the concept plan for the City
Centre.
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DESIGN REGULATIONS
Commercial / Multi- Family Single Family / Townhome
• Parking • Setbacks
• Architectural Design • Porches
• Reflective Glass • Parking
• Fencing • Architectural design
• Signs
These criteria are aimed at creating the type of look and feel that exists in the
newly developed townhouse project you see on the north side of Krenek —
where buildings are closer to the street and parking is behind
buildings.
Fencing along the roadway is open and architectural facades must be
completed in certain materials excluding metal.
Reflective glass on commercial projects is kept to a minimum and signs are all
low profile.
For single family or townhouse projects homes are pulled up to the street with
front porches and no front parking or access on or from Krenek. Building
materials are limited and will have variety,
The DRB will have authority to vary exterior building materials and or fencing
materials.
Had 3 calls - one from owner Browns Shoe Fit - no impact
Oak Park Mobile Home
Luthern Church
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ORDINANCE NO. Page 3
EXHIBIT "A"
That Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 2.4.D.2 Design Review
Board " Powers and Duties" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
2. Design District and Overlay District Review
The Design Review Board shall approve or deny building and sign materials
and colors in any designated design district, and shall approve or deny
alternate building or fence materials and fence height in the Krenek Overlay
District, as specified within this UDO.
That Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 5.8, "Overlay Districts,"
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended
by adding Section 5.8.C., "Krenek Overlay" to read as follows:
C. Krenek Tap Corridor Overlay District (KO)
The purpose of this overlay is to provide for consistent development of office,
retail, and residential uses in the area of the new City Centre Complex. The
City Centre Complex is located on the south side of Krenek Tap Road, and
will contain several municipal and public facilities having high quality urban
design characteristics. This overlay, along with all other applicable
requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), shall apply to all
properties on the north and south sides of Krenek Tap Road.
Uses:
Permitted uses shall be those as established in the underlying zoning districts
with the exception that duplex dwelling units are not allowed anywhere in the
overlay district.
Design Standards:
The following standards apply to all development, except single family
residential development, along the Krenek Tap Corridor in addition to other
design standards contained within the UDO.
1. Parking:
No parking or circulation aisle shall be located between a building and the
adjoining right -of -way of Krenek Tap Road. Where no building exists and
parking is to be installed adjacent to a right -of -way, there shall be a 30'
setback from the right of way line to the parking pavement, within which
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a three foot (3') high screen of shrubs, fencing wall or earthen berm shall
be installed.
2. Architectural Design:
All building facades facing Krenek Tap Road shall have architectural
treatments similar and complimentary to the front facade of the building.
All exterior walls visible from the public ROW shall be finished in the
U following materials: brick, native stone, cast stone, textured concrete
( (I/ masonry units, fiber /cement board, solid wood planking, stucco or
(.1/ synthetic stucco. Metal siding is prohibited on all exterior walls.
( (. materials may be approved by the Design Review Board, if the
� alternative materials meet or exceed the standards of the materials listed
, (�i above. There shall be no flat roofs.
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For non - residential buildings no more than fifty percent (50 %) of any
f acade facing Krenek Tap Roadway may include reflective glass. For the
0�', r , purposes of this ordinance, reflective glass shall be defined as glass
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g � having a reflectance of greater than ten percent (10 /o).
oae 6 . Fencing:
S -`f Any fencing visible from the public designated roadway or public area shall
be decorative wrought iron or tubular steel, a picket fence or alternative
similar products approved by the Design Review Board. Fences along the
O M 1 Q right -of -way shall not exceed four feet (4') in height unless otherwise
W allowed by the Design Review Board. The materials and height limitation
w / ' referenced above do not apply to fences required for screening ilViv specified in this UDO.
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4. Sign Regulations:
h V Only attached bu signs and low profile signs meeting the
requirements of the UDO shall be permitted. Building signs shall not
obscure other building elements such as windows, cornices, decorative
• details, etc.
Design Standards:
The following standards apply specifically to single family and townhome
residential development along the Krenek Tap Corridor in addition to other
design standards contained within the UDO applicable to single family
development.
1. Front Setback:
Residential Tots adjacent to Krenek Tap right of way shall be oriented so
that the front facades of individual units or dwellings face Krenek Tap
Road, if there is sufficient property frontage to do so. The front setback of
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these units shall not exceed fifteen feet (15'). This does not preclude
residential street access to Krenek or pedestrian access.
2. Front porches:
Every front facade visible from Krenek Tap Road shall contain a front
porch extending along at least one half of the front facade. These
porches shall be large enough and useable for outdoor seating and not
solely decorative.
• 3. Parking:
No driveways or locations for parking shall be allowed in the yard areas
facing Krenek Tap Road or along Krenek Tap Road itself. Rear parking and
access shall be required.
4. Architectural Design:
All exterior walls visible from the public ROW shall be finished in the
following materials: brick, native stone, cast stone, textured concrete
masonry units, fiber /cement board, solid wood planking, stucco or
synthetic stucco. Metal siding is prohibited on all exterior walls.
Alternative materials may be approved by the Design Review Board, if the
alternative materials meet or exceed the standards of the materials listed
above. The primary material shall not exceed seventy -five percent (75 %)
of the facade. The facade calculation excludes windows and doors. There
shall be no flat roofs.
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