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.'f 1 i is, AGENDA
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Friday, May 22, 2009, 11:00 AM
Administrative Conference Room
College Station City Hall
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas, 77840
Call to Order
2. Consideration, discussion and possible action on Absence Requests.
Jason Kinnard - May 8, 2009
3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a waiver to Section 5.6.B.3 of the
Unified Development Ordinance related to fagade changes on a historic property located
at 106 College Main in the Northgate District. Case #09-00500087 (LH)
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.
Adjourn.
Consultation with Attorney {Gov't Code Section 551.071; possible action.
The Design Review Board may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending and
contemplated litigation subject or attorney-client privileged information. After executive
session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. If litigation or attorney-client
privileged information issues arise as to the posted subject matter of this Design Review Board
meeting, an executive session will be held.
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Design Review Board of the City
of College Station, Texas will be held on the Friday, May 22, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the
City Hall Administrative Conference Room, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station,
Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda
Posted this the day of , 2009 at p.m.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
NORTHGATE DISTRICT
STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Lauren A. Hovde, Staff Planner Report Date: May 15, 2009
Email: Ihovde(o-)cstx.gov Meeting Date: May 22, 2009
For
Hookah Station - Historic Structure Review (09-00500087)
Item: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a waiver to Section
5.6.B.3 of the Unified Development Ordinance related to fagade changes to a historic
property.
Zoning District: NG-1 Core Northgate
Location: 106 College Main
Applicant: Mark Sweidan, Hookah Station
Item Summary: The Holick's building, as it is locally known, was constructed in 1931
to be the new location for the bootmaker of Texas A&M University's cadets. Due to its
age and significance relative to the College, the City of College Station has reflected
the structure as a medium priority in the Northgate Resources Survey. As such,
changes to the building must meet certain standards that encourage sensitivity to the
historic character. The Design Review Board (DRB) has purview over proposals that
do not meet the specific criteria outlined in Section 5.6.B.3.b of the Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO). The request in question is a waiver to Section
5.6.B.3.b which states that during rehabilitation the historic character of a property will
be retained and preserved. The ordinance states that distinctive materials or features
and spatial relationships that characterize a property shall not be removed or altered.
The occupying business, Hookah Station, is proposing to add a third floor/roof-top bar
to the existing structure. An example of this type of use may be seen at 104 College
Main, The Corner Bar. The existing structure consists of both painted and non-painted
brick and concrete block. Recent renovations to the front fagade were approved by the
DRB in May 2008. These renovations include a new entry system utilizing two doors
instead of the single recessed door that existed previously. The awnings were
removed and additional brick was exposed to exhibit the red-orange hue. At that time,
the DRB granted a waiver to the sidewalk widening requirement, but mandated that the
original Holick's sign remain in place.
There are several additions to the building being proposed with this request; however,
the applicant has stated that the existing building will remain unaltered with the
exception of a staircase being added to the rear fagade which is required for fire safety.
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To separate the new addition from the historic structure, the applicant is proposing an
exposed metal separation between floors. This design mimics The Corner Bar, which
was previously approved by the DRB. The roof-top addition will be wrapped by a black
iron railing which is intended to be recessed two feet from the building edge. The
applicant is proposing to install glass panels in this railing along the front fagade
(facing College Main). There will be two bathroom facilities and an enclosed bar that
will be finished with stucco and brick, which will abut the existing painted brick on some
portions of the building. The roof-top facility is proposed to include a sitting area for its
patrons. To provide additional access to the third floor and comply with fire safety
standards, a staircase is being proposed for the rear of the building. The exposed
metal separation between floors and the staircase will both be painted black to match
the roof-top railing.
Recommendations: Staff recommends denial of the request on the basis that the new
addition does not utilize colors and materials that can be found on the existing building
and therefore is not consistent with the historic property's character.
Issues/Items for Review:
1. Architectural character - The UDO provides the Design Review Board with
the guidance that DRB review and waiver approval shall be limited to the
following term:
a. Relief from the building design standards for historic properties if the
proposed building improvements or additions generally conform to
5.3.B.3 "Standards" and they preserve the historical appearance and
architectural character of the building.
Supporting Materials:
1. Application
2. Color copy of elevations (in packet)
3. Photos (in packet)
4. Historic Survey Data (in packet)
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APPEALS & WAIVERS APPLICATION
MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Application completed its full.
Addi4Fonal materials may be required of the applicant such as site pans, elevation
drawings, sign details and f€oor plans. The Zoning Official shall inform the appllcant of
any extra materials requirod.
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APPLI ANTIPROJECT MANAGER' INFORMATION (Primary Contact for the Project):
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Description if there fs ne Lot, Block and Subdivision
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NRA Requirements Northgate Requirements Buffer Requirements
Driveways WPC Parking Site Plan Review Criteria
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GENERAL APPEAL MAIVER REQUEST
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