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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/13/2001 - Regular Minutes - Wolf Pen Creek Oversight CommitteeCity of College Station Development Services P. O. Box 9960 — 1101 Texas Avenue — College Station, Texas 77842 COLLLGE SIATION (409) 764 -3570 WOLF PEN CREEK DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING July 29, 2002 TO: Bob Davis, via fax (254) 666 -5353 Scott Rimlinger FROM: Design Review Board Kay Henryson, DRB Chair Bill Trainor, DRB Member Judy Holt DRB Member Rick Floyd, P &Z Commissioner Joe Horlen, P &Z Commissioner Judith Warren, P &Z Commissioner Staff Attending: Natalie Ruiz, Development Review Manager Jessica Jimmerson, Staff Planner Tammy Macik, Secretary SUBJECT: Fazoli's request for the s;gnage, landscaping and site plan changes at the restaurant located 4OOHarveyRoad (01 -113 & 00 -68) A Wolf Pen Creek Design Review Board (DRB) meeting was held on Wednesday, June 13, 2001 to review the above - mentioned proposal. DRB Member Henryson requested Mr. Davis go through and explain the reasoning behind the changes that were not on the original plan. Mr. Davis stated that the main change was the widening of the drive through by five feet on each side. The reason behind the widening was to pull customers forward and over to wait for their orders when necessary and not have other customers whom have quicker orders backed up waiting. As far as landscape, they only took out grass not shrubs with the widening. Also, Mr. Davis said the initial landscape plans around the building showed 15 shrubs and 7 trees but they actually put in 64 shrubs and 13 trees. Mr. Davis found that after looking at the back of building, it really wasn't enough screening so, they planted 16 more 30 -gallon trees and 240 one -gallon Asian jasmine around the bottom of the trees and the sides. These 240 gallons are only a small part of 2300 gallons of total Asian jasmine in the landscape plan. Mr. Davis stated that they could have planted grass instead but felt Asian jasmine would be better suited for this type of landscape. Another major change to the plans was the crosswalks. Mr. Davis stated that the Board was concerned in a prior meeting with the sidewalk coming down George Bush East and wanted a color change in the cross drive. Mr. Davis stated that the sidewalks are made of concrete with a paving treatment of polymer base that is raised 1/8". The polymer base gives the treatment its strength, therefore it is not easily broken. Furthermore, the concrete has a gritty texture so it is not slippery when it rains. Staff Planner Jimmerson stated that the DRB also has control of the free standing signage and the spelling out of Fazoli's in the greenery on the berm. Mr. Davis stated that the sign that was previously approved was the freestanding sign. Commissioner Horlen made the motion to approve items 1 through 8 of the staff report excluding item number 5. Commissioner Floyd seconded it. DRB Member Henryson asked if any of the DRB Members had any questions or concerns about the items presented. Staff Planner Jimmerson interjected and pointed out different items that needed to be reviewed: 1. 2 -foot sidewalk along the drive - through 2. Drive - through widening 3. Additional sidewalk on southern service door side 4. Paving treatment 5. Not included in the motion 6. The spelling out Fazoli's in greenery on the berm: The spelling out of Fazoli's is a border line sign. Staff researched and found that it isn't well defined as a sign. 7. Location and design of the sign: Staff Planner Jimmerson stated that item #7 of the sign was discussed in prior DRB meeting but the approval of the sign was never voted on. 8. Just as an FYI for the applicant: Item #8 is an issue for DRB to discuss since there may be an irrigation concern in the future. Mr. Davis discussed the issue of berms and the spelling out of Fazoli's and stated he wanted to put in some kind of color on the corner. Mr. Davis asked about the conduits and asked the Board if they could be cut off and capped. DRB Member Henryson stated he would need to go to City of College Station and /or TXU. Commissioner Warren asked Staff Planner Jimmerson if GIS has been completed which would locate all things that are existing. Staff Planner Jimmerson stated it is has not been completed and suggested Mr. Davis checked with the City's utilities department. DRB Member Henryson brought up her concern about the shopping strip's free standing sign having consistency. They don't want to have mixed signage with the different businesses. Staff Planner Jimmerson stated that when this property was platted, signage was combined. Staff Planner Jimmerson stated that they would have to go to ZBA if they wanted to put up a separate sign. Mr. Davis stated they would use the existing sign. Commissioner Horlen restated his motion and asked the Board to vote. DRB Member Henryson asked all those who approved of the items on the staff report except 5 and 9. The vote passed 6 -0. DRB Member Henryson had another question from the prior meeting about the dumpster gate and fence being painted green to match the building. Mr. Davis stated he plans to paint the fence earth tone color, which would match the building. DRB Member Hemyson agreed with the earth tone and wanted make sure the dumpster was not noticeable. Commissioner Warren made the motion to accept the color earth tone for the dumpster and fence around it. Commissioner Horlen seconded and it passed 6 -0. For item #5 with the island, Staff Planner Jimmerson stated that the Board could make a recommendation to ZBA. Commissioner Horlen moved for approval to be recommended to ZBA. Commissioner Floyd seconded and it passed 6 -0.