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Home My WebLink About07_July PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES NEWSLETTER Building a Better Community with You P OPULATION : T HE J ULY POPULATION ESTIMATE IS 122,162 THE NEXT 10 1 BUILDING PERMIT TOTALS 2 TRACKING THE NUMBERS 3 BUILDING INSPECTIONS 4 RESIDENTIAL PERMIT TOTALS 4 GARAGE OPENING PROTECTION 4 BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS PROGRAM 5 WHAT’S OPENING ? 5 Inside this issue: PO Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842 979-764-3570 Fax: 979-764-3496 www.cstx.gov JULY 2019 The Next 10 The City of College Station is embarking on a major evaluation of its Comprehen- sive Plan. This Plan was adopted in 2009 and was a culmination of intensive resi- dent and stakeholder input and volunteer service. The Comp Plam serves as a state- ment of the community’s vision for the future and provides strategic direction to guide the City’s growth. The document covers such topics as land use, neighbor- hood integrity, economic development, and transportation. A 5-year review was complete in 2014, as directed by the Plan language which dictates the document be periodically evaluated to maintain its relevancy and accurate pulse on community needs. Now, 10 years after its adoption, the Comprehensive Plan will undergo a 12- 14 month evaluation process to assess the City’s current conditions and growth trends. The evaluation will enable the community to assess the current vision and contribute to recommendations through in-person and online engagement activities. Working towards this objective, City staff will be hos a series of public meetings on September 23–25, with both afternoon and evening opportunities. Meeting times and locations are below and are also posted online at www.cstx.gov/TheNext10. Additional information and updates will also be found on this website during the evaluation process. Please feel welcomed to attend and participate in any or all of these public meetings to express your thoughts on the City’s future. Your voice matters!  Monday, Sept. 23 • 7-8:30 p.m. Southwood Valley Elementary Cafeteria (2700 Brothers Blvd.)  Tuesday, Sept. 24 • 11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m. CSU Meeting & Training Facility (1601 Graham Road)  Tuesday, Sept. 24 • 7-8:30 p.m. Forest Ridge Elementary Cafeteria (1950 Greens Prairie Road W.)  Wednesday, Sept. 25 • 7-8:30 p.m. Oakwood Intermediate School Cafeteria (106 Holik St.) BUILDING PERMIT TOTALS Month of July 2019 Month of July 2018 Type of Permit Permit Unit Total Sq. Ft.Heat Sq. Ft.Valuation Permit Unit Valuation COMMERCIAL ACCESSORY 1 0 1,600 0 $27,000.00 0 COMMERCIAL ADDITION ATTACHED 1 0 2,600 0 $0.00 1 0 $3,800,000.00 COMMERCIAL NEW 2 0 9,946 9378 $1,014,292.00 2 0 $10,600,000.00 COMMERCIAL TENANT FINISH-OUT 3 0 19,670 11063 $760,000.00 3 1 $2,150,909.00 DEMOLITION 7 8 0 0 $0.00 3 3 $0.00 MULTI-FAMILY 1 120 128,096 98867 $12,000,000.00 0 OTHER STRUCTURES 1 0 0 0 $33,000.00 0 POOL 8 0 0 864 $350,000.00 11 0 $615,750.00 REMODEL / RENOVATION 15 7 277,737 271849 $1,486,055.00 20 9 $1,299,275.00 REROOF 54 0 0 0 $464,158.10 234 0 $2,228,572.32 RESIDENTIAL 34 34 113,910 87971 $8,947,320.00 38 38 $9,270,624.00 RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY 5 0 2,199 0 $37,632.00 2 1 $41,000.00 RESIDENTIAL ADDITION ATTACHED 0 5 4 $95,900.00 SIGN 15 0 0 0 $0.00 13 0 $0.00 SLAB ONLY 1 0 7,140 0 $52,500.00 0 TOTALS 148 169 562,898 479,992 $25,171,957.10 332 56 $30,102,030.32 January 01, 2019 - July 31, 2019 January 01, 2018 - July 31, 2018 Type of Permit Permit Unit Total Sq. Ft.Heat Sq. Ft.Valuation Permit Unit Valuation COMMERCIAL ACCESSORY 7 0 8,382 139 $337,000.00 3 0 $660,000.00 COMMERCIAL ADDITION ATTACHED 6 0 42,239 19,831 $659,576.00 3 0 $10,775,000.00 COMMERCIAL NEW 13 0 192,860 170,748 $62,991,792.00 13 0 $30,370,950.00 COMMERCIAL TENANT FINISH-OUT 26 2 86,351 75,935 $5,943,912.00 22 7 $5,978,988.00 DEMOLITION 39 40 0 0 $0.00 50 106 $0.00 MULTI-FAMILY 2 132 143,232 112,795 $13,140,000.00 3 11 $2,055,000.00 OTHER STRUCTURES 4 0 0 0 $74,674.08 0 POOL 48 0 0 864 $2,502,907.00 57 0 $2,811,893.00 REMODEL / RENOVATION 89 47 783,814 712,205 $13,585,522.86 144 353 $12,922,280.37 REROOF 455 0 0 0 $6,031,453.21 964 0 $11,086,493.59 RESIDENTIAL 258 266 822,780 640,856 $58,297,870.93 331 333 $66,646,475.00 RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY 21 3 9,628 1,847 $460,024.00 19 5 $430,970.00 RESIDENTIAL ADDITION ATTACHED 15 3 10,689 6,651 $759,772.62 16 11 $818,194.63 SIGN 85 0 0 0 $0.00 87 0 $0.00 SLAB ONLY 3 0 12,362 0 $96,000.00 10 0 $373,000.00 TOTALS 1071 493 2,112,337 1,741,871 $164,880,504.70 1722 826 $144,929,244.59 Page 2/July 2019/www.cstx.gov Tracking the Numbers New Single-Family Homes:New Commerical:Total Permits: YTD - 1 yr YTD - 2 yr - 25%- 35% YTD - 1 yr YTD - 2 yr 0%- 46% YTD - 1 yr YTD - 2 yr - 38% 10% Year-to-date, single-family home permits experienced a decrease in quantity when compared to last year at this time, July 2018, and decreased when compared with two years ago, July 2017. Year-to-date, new commercial permits experienced a decrease in quantity when compared to last year at this time, July 2018, and decreased when compared with two years ago, July 2017. Year-to-date, total permits experienced a decrease in quantity when compared to last year at this time, July 2018, and increased when compared with two years ago, July 2017. Page 3/July 2019/www.cstx.gov Page 4/July 2019/www.cstx.gov MONTH BUILDING PLUMBING ELECTRIC MECHANICAL LAWN SIGN POOL TOTAL JANUARY 329 253 211 203 51 17 11 1,075 FEBRUARY 310 217 218 220 55 19 8 1,047 MARCH 372 276 243 237 46 15 21 1,210 APRIL 409 341 283 280 53 36 14 1,416 MAY 368 276 252 574 94 41 16 1,294 JUNE 347 240 264 275 73 19 14 1,232 JULY 431 299 271 366 145 39 15 1,566 TOTAL 2,567 1,902 1,742 1,828 517 191 99 8,846 BUILDING INSPECTIONS: With the new TRAKiT software our residential permit types have been combined. The table below provides additional details to show the Residential Subtypes. Residential Permit No. of Permits Issued Valuation Single-Family (Detached) 34 $8,947,320.00 Townhomes 0 $0 Duplex 0 $0 Garage Opening Protection The International Residential Code (IRC) has always required a minimum level of separation between a dwelling unit and an attached garage to provide some resistance to the spread of fire from the garage side. Typically, this requirement is satisfied with the application of half-inch gypsum board (sheet rock) on the garage side of the common wall, and the code prescribed minimum thickness and construction of any door that passes from the garage to the residence. Beginning in the 2012 IRC, doors separating the garage and the residence were required to have self-closing devices installed. These may be spring- loaded hinges, automatic closers, or other approved devices. This requirement is intended to address concerns related to increased fuel loads and fire hazards located in a garage, toxic combustion by-products of fires originating in the garage, and elevated levels of carbon monoxide from the exhaust of vehi- cles operating in a garage. Functional self-closing devices as- sist in maintaining the door in a closed position when not in use and intend to help prevent the spread of fire or toxic gases from the garage to the dwelling unit. If you have any questions please contact the City of College Station Building Division at 979.764.3570. Brian Binford, C.B.O. Building Official Page 5/July 2019/www.cstx.gov Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Program On-Demand Bicycle Classes The City of College Station, in partnership with Texas A&M University, is offering FREE Bike Classes for participants 16 years old and above. Safe Cycling: Gain the confidence you need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. Participants will learn how to conduct bicycle safety checks, fix a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques. The curriculum blends classroom, park- ing lot practice and on-road riding in traffic. A bicycle and helmet are required. Learn to Ride: It is never too late to learn to ride a bicycle. Mature teens and adults who are ready to learn to ride should take this class. Bicycle helmet is required. We pro- vide the bicycle. Visit the link below, click on BIKE CLASSES and complete the Bike Class Registration Form, and you will be contacted to coordinate the class. Bike Map – IT’S FREE The City’s Bike Map has been updated! Get your copy to plan your next ride around town. It’s available online or a hard copy can be mailed to you by using the link below and clicking on BIKE MAP. For more information, visit www.cstx.gov/bikepedgreenways or contact Venessa Garza, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Senior Program Manager by phone at 979-764-3674 or email vgarza@cstx.gov. What’s Opening Soon?  Sabi Boutique recently opened on University Drive near Fire Station No. 6.  Pie in the Sky is now open in Tower Point along State Highway 6.  Chicken Salad Chick recently opened in the Jones Crossing shopping center.  Marble Slab & Great American Cookie Co are open in Caprock Crossing.  All The Kings Men is coming soon to Caprock Cross- ing.  Orange Theory is coming soon to the Jones Crossing shopping center.  CapRock Urgent Care will open at Jones Crossing this summer.  Zero Degrees is open soon at Jones Crossing.