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Meeting Agenda
Design Review Board
1101 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840
Internet: https://zoom.us/j/84047879951
Phone: 888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 840 4787 9951
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July 25, 2022 11:00 AM City Hall 1938 Executive
Conference Room
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1. Call meeting to order and consider absence requests.
2. Hear Visitors.
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that the speaker must conclude their remarks.
3. Agenda Items
3.1. Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
Attachments: 1. December 3, 2021
3.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider a waiver to the Unified Development
Ordinance Section 5.8.B.3 "Building Design Considerations for Historic Properties" for 106
College Main, which is zoned NG-1 Core Northgate. Case # AWV2022-000010
Sponsors: Jesse Dimeolo
Attachments: 1. Staff Report
2. Applicant's Supporting Information
3. Existing Facade
4. NRA Elevation
4. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items.
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Minutes
Design Review Board December 3, 2021, 11:00 AM City Hall Administrative Conference Room Phone: 888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 854 1989 0897 Internet: https://zoom.us/j/85419890897
Board Members Present: Jeremy Osborne, William McKinney, Luke Marvel, David Hebert, and Susan McGrail (virtually)
Board Members Absent: Ray Holiday
Staff Present: Assistant Director Molly Hitchcock, Staff Planner Jesse Dimeolo, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, and Staff Assistant Tiffany Romero
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to order.
Chairperson Osborne called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Hear Visitors No visitors spoke. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1: Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve
meeting minutes.
• September 24, 2021
Board Member Marvel motioned to approve the minutes. Board Member McKinney seconded the motion, which passed (5-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.2: Presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider Alternative Compliance to the Unified Development Ordinance Section 7.10 Non-Residential Architectural Standards for Kraken's Revenge Mini Golf located at 508 Earl Rudder Freeway South. Case #NRA2021-000030
Staff Planner Dimeolo presented the item to the Board and recommended approval of the request.
Board Member Marvel had questions about the structures that were under alternative compliance consideration, specifically the club rental, concessions, and restrooms. There was general discussion amongst the Board.
Board Member Hebert asked for clarification on what the relief was that was being requested from
the applicant.
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Staff Planner Dimeolo clarified that non-residential architectural standards apply to enclosed commercial structures, so the applicant was requesting alternative compliance for the structures
that are enclosed.
Applicant, Mr. Biddinger with Tiny Town Studios, presented to the Board, and was available for questions.
There was general discussion amongst the Board about the structures, how they are not traditional commercial structures, and their theme.
Board Member McKinney motioned to approve the request as proposed. Board Member Marvel second the motion, motion passed (4-1). Chairperson Osborne opposed.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Possible action and discussion 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. There were no items presented.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m. APPROVED:
_________________________________ Chairperson, Jason Cornelius on behalf of Jeremy Osborne
ATTEST: _________________________________ Tiffany Romero, Staff Assistant
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July 22, 2022
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
for
106 College Main
AWV2022-000010
REQUEST: Waiver to UDO Section 5.8.B.3.b, Standards and Building Design
Considerations for Historic Properties, to allow exterior façade
materials to be replaced and door positions moved on the primary
entrance façade facing the pedestrian promenade on College
Main.
SCALE: 0.04 acres
LOCATION: Lot 5R, Block 2 of the Boyett Subdivision, generally located at 106
College Main
ZONING DISTRICT: NG-1 Core Northgate
APPLICANT: Taylor Teltschick, General Contractor Services, Inc.
PROJECT MANAGER: Jesse DiMeolo, Staff Planner
jdimeolo@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the waiver
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ITEM SUMMARY: The request is to allow for the renovation and redesign of the primary
entrance façade that faces College Main. A new tenant is looking to update the main façade of
the building. The original wood framing system for the windows and doors has deteriorated and
the applicant is requesting to replace it with more durable aluminum trim that are powder coated
black. Currently, there are two front door entrances that will be replaced with one door centrally
located, flush with the new glass storefront. The layout of the three windows on the second floor
will remain the same and a row of transom windows will be re-installed directly above the
awning to allow for more light.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The building located at 106 College Main is currently vacant. Most
recently, the building was a hookah lounge. Beginning in 1929, the building was home to
Holick’s Boot Shop for over 75 years. Joseph Holick was bootmaker and bugler for the A&M
College Corps of Cadets, and first and occasional bandmaster for the Fightin’ Texas Aggie
Band. The oldest image on file is from the City’s Project HOLD files as seen on the left below.
The image shows a single tenant building with a large canopy overhang and the same brick
façade with three windows on the second story. The proposed changes will include glass
windows extending from the ground up to the awning and transom windows above the awning.
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The images below show two ghost signs advertising Holick’s on both sides of the second floor.
These signs will remain as is to help preserve the history of its association with TAMC and
College Station. They will in no way be covered, destroyed, or altered.
The building is listed in the Northgate Historic Resources Survey as a medium priority.
According to the survey, a Medium Priority:
Contributes significantly to local history or broader historical patterns, but alterations have
diminished the resource’s integrity; is a significant example of architecture, engineering, or
crafted design; is an outstanding example of a common local building form, architectural
style or type; is a modern or recent landmark not old enough (50 years) to be judged in a
historical context.
According to UDO Section 5.8.B.3 “Building Design Considerations for Historic Properties,” the
rehabilitation of historic structures shall follow the following standards:
1) The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. Distinctive materials
or features and spatial relationships that characterize a property shall not be removed or
altered.
2) Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of
craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved.
3) Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of
deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the
old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials.
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The applicant is requesting a waiver to allow distinctive materials, features and spatial
relationships to be altered to allow floor-to-ceiling glass on the lower part of the front façade, the
front door to be relocated to the center of the building, and deteriorated window and door trim to
be replaced with metal. The transom windows that were part of the building’s original
construction are proposed to be re-installed with black metal trim.
REVIEW CRITERIA:
According to UDO Section 12-5.8.B.14 “Waivers,” the Design Review Board (DRB) shall review
waiver requests for certain deviations from the standards of the Northgate Districts, including:
a. Relief from the building design standards for historic properties if the proposed
building improvements or additions generally conform to the section of this
Ordinance addressing Building Design Considerations for Historic Properties—
Standards for the Northgate zoning districts, and if the property building
improvements or additions generally preserve the historical appearance and
architectural character of the building.
Relevant to this case, the DRB may allow alternatives to the requirements related to
preservation of unique materials and designs to the building. The request is to allow
deteriorated materials to be removed and replaced to allow the construction of a double-door
entry 6’ wide installed with metal trim on with a glass storefront. A row of transom windows with
metal trim is also proposed where the original transoms were above the awning to allow more
natural light to flow into the space. The three windows on the second floor will remain as is and
the standing seam metal awning will continue to exist. The renovation project generally
preserves the historical appearance and character of the building while at the same time, giving
it a new, fresh look.
The historic survey states that the property has integrity of location, and design. The applicant
has stated, “other than the door layout being moved to the center and widened, the storefront
will be going back to the original layout. The storefront framing needs to be redone due to rot
and missing materials.” The survey also states there is integrity with association. There are no
proposed changes that would interfere with the Holick’s ghost sign painted on the north and
south sides of the building.
This property is zoned NG-1 Core Northgate, which is intended to serve as a mixed-use
development that contains a diversity of pedestrian-oriented retail, dining/restaurant, housing,
and entertainment businesses that are in close proximity to on and off-campus dormitories.
Regulations are designed to aid structural rehabilitation and redevelopment while promoting
new high density, mixed use, pedestrian-oriented infill development with an urban character.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the waiver.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
1. Applicant’s Supporting Information
2. Existing Façade
3. NRA Elevation
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APPEAL/WAIVER APPLICATION
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Name of Project: STOREFRONT WINDOWS/DOORS, REPLACE EXISTING 2ND FLOOR WINDOWS
Address: 106 COLLEGE MAIN
Legal Description: BOYETT, BLOCK 2, LOT 5R
Applicant: GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES, INC.
Property Owner: JAMES GOODMAN
Current Zoning:
NG-1 Core Northgate
Applicable ordinance section being appealed/seeking waiver from:
UDO Section 5.8.B.3.b Building Design Considerations for Historic Properties
b. Standards
Rehabilitation of these structures shall follow the following standards:
1) The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. Distinctive materials or features
and spatial relationships that characterize a property shall not be removed or altered.
2) Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship
that characterize a property will be preserved.
3) 3) Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of
deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design,
color, texture, and, where possible, materials.
The Design Review Board (DRB) shall review requests for deviations from the standards of the Northgate
Districts section of this UDO as listed below. The DRB shall approve waivers found to meet the intent of the
standards of the Northgate Districts section of this UDO and the Northgate Redevelopment Implementation
Plan. Financial hardship may not be considered in the review or determination of a waiver proposal.
DRB review and waiver approval shall be limited to the following items:
a.Relief from the building design standards for historic properties if the proposed building improvements
or additions generally conform to the section of this Ordinance addressing Building Design
Considerations for Historic Properties—Standards for the Northgate zoning districts, and if the
property building improvements or additions generally preserve the historical appearance and
architectural character of the building.
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The following specific alternative to, or waiver from, the ordinance is requested:
n/a
The unnecessary hardship(s) involved by meeting the provisions of the ordinance other than financial
hardship is/are:
n/a
The following alternatives to the requested appeal/waiver are possible:
n/a
Substitution of building materials explanation:
For any trim around exterior windows instead of wood we will be replacing with cedar mill hardie trim to prevent rot
Alternative materials on facade work on an existing building explanation:
Black metal trim around storefront is requested. Other than door layout being moved to center, the storefront will be
going back to original layout.
Provide additional information for alternate colors or materials for a franchised or chain restaurant:
n/a
Facade articulation and/or roofline waiver:
n/a
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Not financially feasible explanation:
n/a
Not structurally feasible explanation:
Storefront framing will need to be redone do to rot & missing material
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