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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/09/2004 - Regular Minutes - Design Review BoardMinutes Design Review Board January 9, 2004 11:00 AM M Board Members Present: Scott Shafer, Stanton Ware, Alan King, Bill Trainor & Richard Benning. Board Members Absent: Dr. Phil Tabb & George McLean. Staff Present: Staff Assistant Deborah Grace, Staff Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Planning Intern Lauren Harrell, Development Manager Natalie Ruiz, Director of Economic Development Kim Foutz. Others Present: David Slattery, Bill Mather, Chad Grauke, Ray Thomas, Andrew Berry, Joaquin Jaramillo & Veronica Morgan AGENDA ITEM NO. 1 Mr. Shafer called the meeting to order. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consider absence requests. George McLean Dr. Phil Tabb Mr. Trainor made the motion to approve both absence requests. Mr. Benning seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (5 -0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve meeting minutes from November 14, 2003. Mr. King made the motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Trainor seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (5 -0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Discussion, consideration and possible action on site, sign and fagade changes for Gatsby's at 111 College Main in Northgate. Planning Intern Lauren Harrell presented the staff report and told the Board that the applicant is proposing a rehabilitation of the former Aggie Cleaners to serve as a nightclub. The rehabilitation will require minimal changes to the exterior of the building and the addition of signage to both the front and rear facades. They also want to reconstruct the rear awning to accommodate out door seating for the „r new nightclub. The sign as proposed will exceed the allowable area by 10.5 square feet. Mr. Trainor made the motion to approve the proposed changes and allow the extra 10.5 square feet of signage. Mr. Benning seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (5 -0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Discussion, consideration and possible action on the site improvements for Wolf Pen Ice Rink at 400 Holleman Drive East in Wolf Pen Creek. Planning Intern Lauren Harrell presented the staff report and told the Board that the applicant is proposing to construct a 45,000 square foot ice rink facility. Because of time limitation, the applicant will approach the Board again with other design elements. The site plan and building design must meet the requirements of the UDO as well as the non- residential architectural standards within the UDO. Right now the south and north elevations are not meeting the requirements. Mr. Benning asked if any hike or bike trail are going to be gained or lost. Ms. Foutz stated that there is city right -of -way on the backside of the proposed building and they want to reallocate the use as a public access or greenway. They are hopeful to close on the property that is adjacent to the subject property to provide additional access straight into Wolf Pen Creek. The Board discussed the south and north building facades. Mr. Shafer described the south facade as being plain. He said that would be true of the west facade as well. Mr. Slattery stated that the primary material of the walls is concrete block. He is proposing to use the combination of plain and smooth face with a broken face so there is some texture and pattern. This will help break down the scale of the wall. The UDO also requires that ground floor facades that face public streets shall have arcades, display windows, entry areas, awnings, or other such features along no less than 60 % of their horizontal length. Mr. Slattery stated that they are just a little over 50 %. The Board agreed that would be allowed. Mr. Mather told the Board that they would be erecting a fence on the building side that would face the Richards Street residents. Mr. Slattery stated that the proposed fence would be a combination of wood and decorative iron. The fence would be designed to have some open areas so that you could see the landscaping along the building through the fence. Mr. Shafer asked if something could be done with the downspouts to give them a decorative feature. Mr. Slattery showed the Board the proposed color schemes for the project. The Board asked Mr. Slattery if they could see other colors for the roof and building for comparison. Mr. Slattery said he would explore other options before the next meeting. Mr. Shafer stated that he liked having visual access into the back of the building through the fence. It will create a safer environment then one that is completely cut -off. Mr. Slattery asked if the Board would consider wood along with iron for the fence. Mr. Benning stated that he is not a fan of wood fencing because they always need repair. Mr. Mather said the proposed fence is wood but it is not going to something that is thrown up. The last thing he wants is for the fence to be in disrepair. Mr. Slattery said that the fence was not in the original submittal and the Board will see it when they come back. Mr. Mather said that he wants to see some color variation all year with the landscaping in the back. Mr. Slattery voiced concern with using canopy trees because the root system. He is sensitive to the foundation implications Mr. King made the motion to accept the site plan as presented. Accept the elevations to the south and west with the following recommendations: show a pattern of color and texture for the walls make the downspouts more decorative show different color schemes for the roof and building for comparison Accept the landscape plan with the following recommendations: show additional fence details show pattern of fencing — with the desire for greater percentage of openness possibility of taller trees in close proximity to north elevation Mr. Benning seconded the motion. The Board voted (5 -0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on site, sign and fagade improvements for Logan's at 310 College in Northgate. Staff Planner Jennifer Prochazka presented the staff report and told the Board that this location is the former Texadelphia Restaurant on the corner of College Main and Patricia Street. Ms. Prochazka told the Board that the brick fagade has already been done before gaining approval from this Board. Mr. Grauke stated that owner has done the work against his recommendation. The Board discussed the improvements and felt like the owner did not satisfy the requirements for the Board to make a decision. IL9 Mr. King made the motion to table the item. Mr. Benning seconded the motion, which „r passed unopposed (5-0). Requested information: Sign information: need sample of letters & material how will the sign be lit. Internally lit is discouraged change sign location so it is at pedestrian level no plastic letters Neon on wall: want material and color samples of the neon and the enclosure that the neon will run in will the neon shine up, down or both More architectural elements in the patio area or on the blank wall. Landscaping: want more information on protection of the trees are the wells in ground or grates. Are they raised planters need grate details, specifics on openings want to know the treatment below the trees need irrigation information Materials: need samples of all material to be used brick Other: sign patio the covering for existing wood columns bike rack want a minimum 48" railing around upper patio need irrigation in tree wells. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Discussion and consideration of future agenda items. No items were discussed. 11 n AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Adjourn. Mr. Benning made the motion to adjourn. Mr. King seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (5 -0). APPROVED: Scott Shafer ATTEST: Deborah Grace, Staff Assistant M