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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/27/2006 - Regular Minutes - Design Review Board Minutes Design Review Board Friday, January 27, 2006 Administrative Conference Room City Council Office 1101 Texas Avenue 10:00 AM Board Members Present: Acting Chairperson Alan King, Nancy Sawtelle, Hunter Goodwin, Robert Rayburn, Ward Wells Board Members Absent: Scott Shafer Staff Present: Staff Planner Jennifer Reeves, Senior Planners Jennifer Prochazka and Trey Fletcher, Development Coordinator Bridgette George, Staff Assistant Jessica Kramer, and Mapping Technician Adrian Welsh Others Present: Benjamin Knox, Benji Richardson, Rick Smith AGENDA ITEM NO.1: Call to order. Alan King (acting chairperson) called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. AGENDA ITEM NO.2: Consider absence requests. ~Scott Shafer Ward Wells motioned to approve the absence request, Ms. Sawtelle seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (5-0). ` CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning d Development Services Absence Request Form For Elected and Appointed Officers Name Nancy Sawtelle Request Submitted on Date: March 2, 2006 I will not be in attendance at the meeting of March 10, 2006 for the reason(s) specified: (Date) Previous engagement. By her Secretary by Phone — Deborah Grace Signature This request shall be submitted to Deborah Grace one week prior to meeting date. Fax 764 -3496. City of College Station, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 Attn: Deborah Grace o:council /absenreq. doc CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning & Development Services Absence Request Form For Elected and Appointed Officers Name Hunter Goodwin Request Submitted on Date:March 2, 2006 I will not be in attendance at the meeting of March 10, 2006 for the reason(s) specified: (Date) Out of town for business By Phone — Deborah Grace Signature This request shall be submitted to Deborah Grace one week prior to meeting date. Fax 764 -3496. City of College Station, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 Attn: Deborah Grace o:council/absenreq.doc AGENDA ITEM NO.3: Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes for January 13,2006. Ms. Sawtelle motioned to approve the meeting minutes, Mr. Goodwin seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation, possible action and discussion on proposed signage for Chase Bank, located at301 College Main in Northgate (JR 05-500229). Staff Planner Jennifer Reeves presented the staff report to the Board stating that the applicant was proposing two new attached signs to replace the existing signage. The proposed signs would be approximately twenty-two square feet each, for a total of forty four square feet. Ms. Reeves also stated that the signs would be well within the allowable area requirement and thatthe same colors (blue and white) were being proposed. The existing Bank One recently merged with JP Morgan Chase and the new signage will be replacing the existing signage. Mr. King asked ifthe colors presented were within the guidelines for the color palette for the Northgate District. Ms. Reeves explained that there. was no adopted color palette for the Northgate District, but that the Board considers what currently exists or what will fit into the area. Mr. Rayburn asked about the size ofthe temporary signs that currently exist in comparison with what was being proposed. Mr. Richardson responded that the signs that currently covered the Bank One signs was eleven feet and four inches and that there would be an additional four inches with the new signs. Mr. Richardson explained that there will be enhancement with the new sign, stating that it will be an open-cased sign and will appear to be less intrusive. Ms. Reeves and Mr. Richardson further explained that the sign letters will be internally illuminated. Mr. King asked how the internally lit signs fit within the guidelines. There was discussion regarding previous signage and lighting issues that have been approved or denied in the past along with examples of signage in Northgate. Mr. Goodwin motioned to approve the sign proposal which consisted of race way channel letters with the colors that were presented at the meeting and that were sympathetic to the Northgate District, allowing it to be illuminated within. However, he wanted it to be clear that his recommendation would not set a precedent for future signs and thatfuture cases will be individually considered by the Design Review Board taking into consideration the guidelines set forth by the Northgate Design Guidelines. Ms. Sawtelle seconded the motion, which passed (4-1) with Mr. King opposing the motion. AGENDA ITEM NO.5: Presentation, possible action and discussion on proposed fa~ade changes and signage for Potbelly Sandwich Works, located at 409 University Drive in Northgate (TF 05-500240). Senior Planner Trey Fletcher presented the staff report stating that the applicant was proposing to remodel the existing storefront by cladding the exterior with hardi~panellap siding to resemble wood siding. The existing canopy will remain, but a new glass storefront and door underneath will be installed. Mr. Fletcher stated that the building was constructed about 1940 and was listed as low priority in the Northgate Historic Resources. The present use is University Bookstore. Rick Smith, applicant, discussed the revisions that were made to the signage due to the comments the received from staff and presented a picture of the new signage that was suggested. Mr. Smith discussed the existing fayade and materials and discussed moving the store front back to make room for planter boxes and bicycle racks. Mr. Smith explained that the fayade will be broken up, due to multiple tenants and a possible Starbuck's will move into the space to the east. Mr. Wells inquired about the thirteen foot slot that will not be recessed with the original fayade change that is between the Potbelly's space and the tenant to the east. Mr. Smith explained that he had spoken with Starbucks and they agreed to carry over their fayade and in case that did not happen, Potbelly's would extend the fayade the extra eight feet. Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka stated that the property owner would ultimately be responsible for maintaining or improving the property that the DRB approved. Ms. Sawtelle motioned for approval of the proposed item presented, the revised signage and the far;ade change. She also included in her motion that Potbelly's would be responsible for insuring that the segment of far;ade between Potbelly's and the third tenant be .consistent with either the Potbelly's far;ade or the far;ade of the third tenant Mr. Wells seconded the motion. Robert Rayburn inquired about the planter boxes. Mr. Smith indicated that the planters would be integrated into the railing. Mr. King called for a vote on the motion for approval which passed unopposed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO 6: Presentation, possible action and discussion on a Planned Development District Concept Plan for Benjamin Knox Gallery located at 405 University Drive (JP 05-500225). Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka informed the Board that since being tabled, as the last meeting, the applicant had submitted a revised concept plan. She stated that the residence/studio building was moved further to the north. She reminded the Design Review Board that they have the ability to approve a specific range of building heights for this location. She also pointed out that the adjacent R-2 zoning allows for a maximum height of35 feet. There was further discussion regarding the adjacent property which is zoned R2 and about possible redevelopment in the future. Ms. Prochazka asked for consideration for a setback modification to allow for a storage shed in the northeast corner of the lot. The shed would require a 15' rear setback and a 7.5' side setback. Ms. Prochazka explained that the DRB would simply be voting to allow for a modification and that the actual setbacks would be at staff discretion. Mr. Wells suggested taking the shed modification separately and Mr. Goodwin agreed. Mr. Wells motioned to approve the concept plan as presented to include the allowance of the 35' height restriction for the entire site, to include the general location. of the parking areas, residence, and studio, as well as, the approval of the side setback issues in regard to Building D. Ms. Sawtelle seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0). The discussion regarding the setback modification for the shed was continued. Mr. Knox explained that he planned to move an existing shed that was located on the property to an area that was shown on the concept plan. There was further discussion concerning the set backs. Mr. Wells motioned to approve the location of a shed recognizing the 7.5' side setback and allowing a 0' setback to the alley. Mr. Goodwin seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO 7: Discussion and possible action on future agenda items ~ A Design Review Board 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. No Discussion. AGENDA ITEM NO 8: Adjourn Ms. Sawtelle motioned to adjourn the meeting, Mr. Goodwin seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (5-0). Scott Shafer, Chairman ATTEST: