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NORTHGATE REVITALIZATION BOARD (NRB)
REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
October 24, 2000
TO: Veronica Morgan, Mitchell and Morgan, via fax (979) 260-3564
FROM: NRS Review Subcommittee:
Elton Abbott, Jr., NRS Member
Cheryl Anz, NRS Member
Richard Senning, NRS 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." Caf6 Eccell —request for approval for the potential future expansion of purling
lot located on Wellborn Road, behind Cafe Eccell just north of the current
parking lot. (00-190)
The NRS Review Subcommittee held a meeting on Wednesday, October 117 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 an expansion of 20-25 spaces. NRS Member Senning asked if
they wanted to know the requirements for lighting, irrigation and sidewalks. Veronica said yes.
Natalie mentioned that these items are at the NRS Board's discretion. Natalie also mentioned
that sidewalks for Louise are not on the Sidewalk Master Plan but the NRS 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. NRS Member Abbott suggested an optional
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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.
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