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NORTHGATE REVITALIZATION BOARD (NRB)
REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
November 22, 2000
TO: Mervin Peters and Gary Kent, Wells Fargo Bank, Via Fax776-3203
Jim Holster, Holster & Associated, Via Fax 693-8370
Dave Zobrist and Dean Stellmech, Via Email
FROM: NRS Review Subcommittee:
Cheryl Anz, NRS Member
Elton Abbott, Jr., NRS Member
Ray Harris, P&Z Commissioner
Carolyn Williams, P&Z Commissioner
Judith Warren, P&Z Commissioner
Staff Attending:
Bridgette George, Asst. Development Coordinator
Jessica Jimmerson, Staff Planner
Tammy Macik, Secretary
SUBJECT: Wells Fargo Cyber Bank • request for approval of branch to be located inside the
existing Texas Aggie Bookstore a t 321 Un1 verslty Drive 1n Northga te. (00-204)
The NRS Review Subcommittee held a meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 2000 to review
the above-mentioned item. Staff Planner Jimmerson opened the discussion by stating that the
applicant wants to modify the existing storefront by restoring it to its original color and they
want to paint the existing canopy and install signage. Jessica showed a few slides of what the
property looks like now and pointed out the bench, pay phone, trash can and planters that are
in front of the store. Jessica stated that Wells Fargo wants to paint the canopy the Wells Fargo
yellow. Jessica asked the NRS members for direction on the colors and placement of new door
and three signs (above the existing awning, pedestrian ~oriented sign above the door and
window square) . NRS Member Anz agreed with the improvements that Wells Fargo is
proposing but she questioned the removable of the pay phone that is currently there. (By
eliminating that phone, there will not be a phone near for people in need of a phone.) NRS
Member Anz also questioned as to where the nearest blue phone was. The blue phone is a 911
only phone used in case of emergencies. Jessica mentioned that the nearest one was probably
in the back but she wasn't sure. Commissioner Warren asked the Wells Fargo representatives
why the phone must be removed. Mr. Stellmach stated that removing the phone would be part
of the process to clean up that area for a better -looking streetscape. Commissioner Warren
asked about the bench and stated how important it is to have a bench there. Mr. Stellmach
said they are planning to keep the bench with two planters - one on each side of the bench.
NRS Member Anz asked if the sandblasted brick would it be the same color scheme. Mr.
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Stellmach said that he talked to the architect Jim Holster and the Texas Aggies Bookstore owner
and they both agreed it would be of the same color from previous projects done in that area.
NRB Member Abbott brought up the colors of the sign. Mr. Holster clarified that the colors
were red, yellow, gold and black and the lettering would be 6 to 8 inches tall. Mr. Stellmach
said that they are planning to paint the canopy black. Mr. Holster said the mortar was still
good from when Holster worked on it at Freebirds about 8 years ago. NRB Member Anz asked
about the conduit being shown and suggested screening it by putting in an elbow pipe. Mr.
Stellmach stated the plastic signs are 30 inches by 18 inches and are illuminated. NRB
Member Abbott brought up the guidelines that states that illuminated signs are strongly
discouraged. Mr. Peters said that the non -illuminating sign under the canopy shouldn't be a
problem, but they felt that the one on the top of the building would get lost with all the other
signs up there. Commissioner Harris moved for the approval of the project as submitted.
Commissioner Williams seconded it and it passed (5-0). Mr. Peters said they would go back
and reevaluate the signs.
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