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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning & Development Services
Minutes
Design Review Board
Friday, August 14, 2009
Administrative Conference Room
1101 Texas Avenue
11:00 AM
Board Members Present: Chairman John Nichols, Ward Wells, Hunter Goodwin, Alan
King, Jason Kinnard, and Katy Jackson
Staff Present: Senior Staff Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Staff Planner Lauren
Hovde, Staff Planner Matthew Hilgemeier, Senior Parks
Planner Pete Vanecek, and Staff Assistants Nicole Padilla and
Beth Boerboom
Others Present: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to order.
Chairman Nichols called the meeting to order at 11:06 a.m.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a
variance request to Section 7.9.B.1 "Required Screening" of the Unified Development
Ordinance to allow an alternative screening method for the mechanical equipment at
the Adamson Lagoon Bath House located at 1900 Anderson Street within Bee Creek
Park. Case #09-00500157 (LH)
Lauren Hovde, Staff Planner, presented a variance request to allow an alternative screening
method for mechanical equipment located on the roof of the Adamson Lagoon Bath House.
She further explained that the Applicant is requesting to paint the mechanical equipment
rather than screen it.
Chairman Nichols commented that the ordinance needs more specific language if the Design
Review Board is to be reviewing more items similar in nature in the future.
There was general discussion regarding the type of paint needed, the colors proposed, and
that other screening options may draw more attention.
Alan King motioned to approve the submittal to paint the visible mechanical equipment in
the color of Almond (Kynar 500) or as close to Almond as possible. Ward Wells seconded
the motion and added a request that staff review the procedures to determine if these
problems can be addressed earlier in the approval process.
Hunter Goodwin asked that staff provide recommendations on all items.
The motion failed due to a lack of vote.
Hunter Goodwin motioned to approve the rooftop mechanical equipment as-is without any
alterations required. The motion was seconded by Katy Jackson.
Chairman Nichols added that the motion is made in the context that there are other metallic
elements in design that provide a basis for the approval.
Motion passed (6-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a
change to the freestanding sign at The Arctic Wolf Ice Center located at 400 Holleman
Drive East which is within the Wolf Pen Creek District. Case #09-00500154 (MH)
Matthew Hilgemeier, Staff Planner, presented the request to add an aluminum sign to an
existing freestanding sign located at 400 Holleman Drive East. He then answered questions
in general from the Board Members.
Ward Wells motioned to deny the request to add an aluminum sign to the existing
freestanding sign based on looks and continuity. Alan King seconded the motion; motion
passed (6-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: 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.
Chairman Nichols requested that the revision to Section 7.9.B. I of the Unified Development
Ordinance "Required Screening" be brought to the Design Review Board before it is
presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Adjourn
Alan King motioned for adjournment. Hunter Goodwin seconded the motion; which passed
(6-0).
Meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
APPROVED:
John Nichols, Chairman
ATTEST:
Nicole Padilla, Staff Assistant