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AGENDA
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Thursday, November 15, 2007, 11:00 a.m.
Administrative Conference Room
College Station City Hall
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
Call to Order
2. Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting Minutes.
• October 12, 2007
3. Presentation, possible action and discussion on a site plan, building elevations, and
appeals to Unified Development Ordinance Section 7.2, Off-Street Parking Standards
and Section 7.6, Buffers for The Lofts at Wolf Pen Creek, a mixed-use development
consisting of 8.34 acres, located at 614 Holleman Drive East in the Wolf Pen Creek
District. Case #07-00500247 (JS)
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 Attornev (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 Thursday, November 15, 2007 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 , 2007 at p.m.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
By
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Dated this day of , 2007.
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CITY O~ COLLEGE S'IMION
Planning 6' Development Services
Minutes
Design Review Board
Friday, October 12, 2007
Administrative Conference Room
1101 Texas Avenue
11:00 AM
Board Members Present: Chairman John Nichols, Ward Wells, Hunter Goodwin, Nancy
Sawtelle, and Alan King
Board Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Staff Planner Jason Schubert, Planning Administrator Molly
Hitchcock, Community Relations Manager Peggy Calliham,
Neighborhood and Community Relations Coordinator Barbara
Moore, Deputy City Manager Terry Childers, and Staff
Assistants Mandi Alford and Nicole Menchaca
Others Present: Clare Beltrand
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to order.
Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 11:02 a.m
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Possible action and discussion to approve meeting minutes
for September 14, 2007.
Nancy Sawtelle motioned to approve the meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by
Alan King and passed (5-0).
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Presentation and discussion on the City of College Station's
Gateway Grant Policy. (MH)
Molly Hitchcock, Planning Administrator, presented the item by explaining the City's
commitment to aiding registered neighborhood associations in developing attractive
entrances into neighborhoods to enhance the value of the community.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Gateway
Grant Funding application for Amberlake Homeowner's Association along Woodcreek
Drive. Case #07-00500115 (JS)
Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, presented the item stating the applicant was requesting City
assistance in installing interlocking bullheads, backfilled with topsoil, around the north lake
in the HOA's common area and landscaping consisting of 75 Knock-out rosebushes to be
planted along Woodcreek Drive.
Alan King expressed concerns about the need for interlocking bullheads in the north lake,
but was not sure if a decision could be reached without seeing the materials being used in the
proposed project.
Hunter Goodwin expressed concerns about approving funding for the repair of the north lake
and whether assisting with the repair of the lake would comply with the intention of the
grant.
Chairman Nichols excused himself from the meeting and appointed Alan King to chair the
rest of the meeting.
Hunter Goodwin motioned to approve the Gateway Grant to provide a 50% match, of up to
$3,000, for use in developing the landscaping consisting of 75 Knock-Out rosebushes to be
planted along the north side of Woodcreek Drive. Ward Wells seconded the motion; which
passed (4-0).
Ward Wells motioned to table the request for the interlocking bullheads until the Board is
provided with material samples and more information on the methods being used. Hunter
Goodwin seconded the motion; which passed (4-0).
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.
No items were discussed.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Adjourn
Ward Wells motioned for adjournment. Hunter Goodwin seconded the motion; which passed
(4-0).
Meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m.
APPROVED:
John Nichols, Chairman
ATTEST:
Nicole Menchaca, Staff Assistant
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
WOLF PEN CREEK DESIGN DISTRICT
STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Jason Schubert, Staff Planner Report Date: November 8, 2007
E-mail: jchubert@cstx.gov Meeting Date: November 15, 2007
For
THE LOFTS AT WOLF PEN CREEK (SDSP)
Location: 614 Holleman Drive East, SW corner of Holleman Dr and Dartmouth St intersection
Applicant: Natalie Ruiz, IPS Group
Item: Presentation, possible action and discussion on a site plan, building elevations, and
appeals to Unified Development Ordinance Section 7.2, Off-Street Parking Standards and
Section 7.6, Buffers for The Lofts at Wolf Pen Creek, a mixed-use development consisting of
8.34 acres, located at 614 Holleman Drive East in the Wolf Pen Creek District.
Administrator Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the site plan, landscape
plan, building elevations, and the requested appeals with the condition that the construction
plans and drainage report meet minimum City Standards are approved by Development
Engineering.
Item Summary: The applicant is proposing a mixed-use development located at the southwest
corner of Holleman Drive and Dartmouth Street that consists of approximately 9,100 square feet
of retail/restaurant use and a 264-unit multi-family development with associated private
clubhouse and parking garage. Manuel Drive is to be extended through to Dartmouth Street as
a part of the project.
This site plan meets all technical standards of the Unified Development Ordinance except two
waiver/appeals that the applicant is seeking and for which the Design Review Board has the
authority to grant. First, UDO Section 7.2.C, Dimensions and Access, requires that parking lots
within 15-feet of a public right-of-way shall have a maximum of seven contiguous spaces
separated by an 18 by 20-foot landscape island. The applicant feels that this requirement would
detract for the proposed urban style plaza in front of the retail uses and is proposing a number
of tree well areas within the parking lot as an alternative (see attached letter).
The second appeal is for UDO Section 7.6.F, Minimum Buffer Standards, which requires a 6-
foot wooden fence and a 10-foot planted buffer yard between the proposed multi-family
development and the adjacent single family homes. The applicant initially proposed a buffer
yard that met the 10-foot width but engineering staff required the proposed retaining wall be
moved closer to that property line to allow adequate maintenance area for the nearby water line.
As a result, the proposed buffer yard is only 6 feet in width (see attached letter).
Issues/Items for Review:
Treatment of the minimum reservation area: The subject property is not within the minimum
reservation area so therefore not dedication was required.
2. Exterior lighting: The applicant is proposing to use light fixtures currently utilized by Parks
and Recreation Department in the Wolf Pen Creek District.
3. Solid waste: The applicant is proposing to have trash collected by custodial staff, placed in a
compactor in the parking garage and then into 4 or 5 yard rolling containers. On collection
days, staff would roll the containers out for pick up by Sanitation.
4. Relationship of buildings to site: The retail uses face the intersection of Holleman Dr. and
Dartmouth St. The parking garage is at the rear toward the western property line and multi-
family buildings are located throughout the site with four-story buildings located on the main
site with two-story townhome-style units located south of Manuel Dr.
5. Relationship of buildings and site to adjoining area: The site is designed to orient towards
the intersection of Holleman Dr. and Dartmouth St., which is a focal point of the WPC
District. Retail driveway access will be from Holleman Dr. while the multi-family access will
be from Manuel Dr. New sidewalks will be constructed along Holleman Dr. and Manuel Dr.
while the sidewalk along Dartmouth St will be replaced.
6. Building design: In general, the buildings are a combination of brick and stucco material with
stone base accents.
7. Miscellaneous structures and street hardware: A pedestrian plaza area composed of pavers
and anchored by a water feature is proposed at the Holleman Dr. and Dartmouth St.
intersection. Pavers will also be placed at back of curb along Holleman Dr. and Dartmouth
St. with tree wells spaced roughly every 32-feet. Proposed improvements in the right-of-way
will require approval of a Private Improvement in a Public Right-of-Way (PIP) permit.
8. Landscaping: Landscaping is provided in accordance with the Unified Development
Ordinance. Additional trees are proposed in the right-of-way of Holleman Drive and
Dartmouth Street and will require approval of a PIP permit to be installed.
9. Signage: The applicant is still developing the sign package and intends to request
consideration of the signage for the site at a later time.
Item Background: The subject property received a Conditional Use Permit from the City
Council on February 8th, which allows multi-family on the first floor with the condition that at least
9,000 square feet of retail/restaurant use be provided. This site plan is in compliance with the
Concept Plan that was approved with the Conditional Use Permit at Council.
The subject property received a 9-foot height variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment on
April 3rd. The request was necessary due to the height of the parking garage in relation to the
adjacent single family lots along Crest Street. The building permit submitted for parking garage
is within the height restrictions allowed through the variance.
The subject property received an Administrative Adjustment on November 8th of 1.5 feet for the
front setback along Dartmouth St. so that the proposed buildings meet setback requirements.
Attachments:
1. Application
2. Appeal Request Letters
3. Site Plan
4. Building Elevations
5. Material samples (available at the meeting)
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CITY OF COLLEGE STNI-ION
Planning & Dre+elapmrnl Semm
FOR OFFICE USE O[N~LY
P&Z CASE NO.: fn_:)
DATE SUBMITTED: 1n-~ -97
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DESIGN DISTRICT SITE PLAN APPLICATION
MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Special District Site plan applicatio completed in full-
v" $200.00 Application Fee., i
y $200.00 Wolf Pen Creek S l District Review Fee.
$200.00 Development Per Application Fee.
$600.00 Public Infrastructure Inspection Fee if applicable. (This fee is payable if construction of a public
,waterline, sewerline, sidewalk, street or drainage facilities is involved.)
welve (12) folded copies of site plan, one (1) landscape plan and one (1) dimensioned building
elevations, including signage.
✓ Color & material samples. (Colored elevations are provided. Materials board will be submitted on 10/18)
~A copy of the attached site plan checklist with all items checked off or a brief explanation as to why they
~k!Parklatn re noche cked off.
d Dedication requirement approved by the Parks & Recreation Board, please provide proof of
approval (if applicable).
Date of Preapplication Conference: November 8, 2006
NAME OF PROJECT The Lofts, Wolf Pen Creek
ADDRESS & LEGAL DESCRIPTION The Lofts, Wolf Pen Creek - Lot 1, Block 1 & Lot 1, Block 2 and
Reserve Tract 1 of the Woodstock Subdivision Phase I
PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary Contact for the Project):
Name Natalie Ruiz, IPS Group
Street Address 511 University Drive East, Suite 205 City C_allege_Statbn
State Texas Zip Code 77840
Phone Number 979-846-9259
E-Mail Address natalie i s rou .us
Fax Number 979-260-3564
PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION (ALL owners must be identified. Please attach multiple owners):
Name Mark Lindley, Asset Plus Corporation
Street Address 5151 San Felipe, Suite 2050 City Houston
State Texas Zip Code 77056 E-Mail Address mlindley(cbassetpl i§! cprp com
Phone Number (713) 258-5122 Fax Number (713) 268-5111
ENGINEER'S INFORMATION:
Name Veronica J. B. Morgan, P.E. C.F.M. Mitchell & Moran
Street Address 511 University Drive East, Suite 204 City College Station
State Texas Zip Code 77840 E-Mail Address y a.mitchellandmorgan.com
Phone Number 979 260-6963 Fax Number (979) 260-3564
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CURRENT ZONING WPC W`oifPen Creek District
PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY Vacant
PROPOSED USE Mixed-use development to include first floor retail uses, apartments and townhomes.
VARIANCE(S) REQUESTED AND REASON(S) See administrative adjustment request for a front building
setback variance along Dartmouth Drive.
# OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED 789 # OF PARKING SPACES PROVIDED 802
(719 MF Spaces + 33 TH Spaces + 37 Retail Spaces) (676 Garage + 96 MF Surface + 30 TH Surface)
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Total Acreage 8.34 acres
Floodplain Acreage 0.46 acres
Housing Units 264
52 # of 1 Bedroom Units
110 # of 2 Bedroom Units
28 # of 3 Bedroom Units
74 # of 4 Bedroom Units
FOR 2 BEDROOM UNITS ONLY
36 # Bedrooms = 132 sq. ft.
74 # Bedrooms < 132 sq. ft.
PARKLAND DEDICATION
# of Multi-Family Dwelling Units
253 X $452 = $ 114.356
NIA # of acres in tloodplain
NIA # of acres in detention
NIA # of acres in greenways
1/24107 date dedication approved by Parks Board
COMMERCIAL
Total Acreage NIA
Building Square Feet 9,103 sq. ft.
Floodplain Acreage N/A
NOTE: Parkland Dedication fee is due prior to the issuance of a Building Permit.
The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached
hereto are true and correct.
Signatur of Owner, Agent Applicant
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Date
THE LOFTS, WOLF PEN CREEK
Design Review Board - Site Plan Application
Requested Waiver - Parking Lot Standards
UDO Requirement: According to Section 7.2.C.7 of the UDO, double landscaped islands are
required along the retail parking area parallel to Holleman Drive because the parking row is
within 15' of the right-of-way. The parking lot is currently setback 13.65' from the right-of-way.
If the parking lot was shifted back approximately 1.35', double islands would not be required, a
variance would not be necessary.
Intent of Regulation: The intent of the UDO regulation was to minimize the impact of the
parking lot from the street. If parking lots were placed closer to the street than 15', double
islands are required to help soften the impact of the parking lot.
Requested Waiver: Allow the parking row to remain approximately 13.65' from the right-of-
way and allow the tree wells to meet the intent of the double island requirement.
Background: The Lofts is a luxury student housing development with first floor retail space
anchored in the heart of Wolf Pen Creek. The overall vision for this development is very urban
with the focus on outdoor plaza space and building architecture versus suburban parking lots.
Ideally, parking lots would not be visible from the intersection. However, in order for the first
floor retail businesses to be successful, parking must be readily available. The challenge to our
landscape architect is to design a parking lot that does not detract from the urban, pedestrian-
friendly environment. Our landscape architect has developed an inviting, walkable and
prominent sense of place within the outdoor plaza area. To minimize the impact of the retail
parking lot, he has continued the use of pavers and tree wells throughout the lot so that it blends
with the plaza.. Similar designs have been successful in more urban areas such as Dallas. Due to
the unique design, a waiver to the current parking standards is necessary because the City's
current code was written for typical suburban parking lots.
Justification: The following elements justify the request:
• The pedestrian area between the parking lot and the retail businesses is very limited.
If the waiver is not granted, the entire parking lot must be shifted toward the main
building removing critical pedestrian space and potentially forcing pedestrians into
the parking lot.
• The typical circulation aisle between parking rows is 23' in width. Due to the size of
the building, the Fire Department requires a 26' circulation aisle for their ladder truck
resulting in a wider parking lot than originally proposed.
• The at grade tree wells are placed approximately every 4 spaces along the exterior
parking row in addition to the parking row next to the building. The number and
location of tree wells, coupled with the unique parking surface of pavers, minimizes
the impact of the parking lot from the street and meets the intent of the UDO
requirement.
Natalie Ruiz, AICP, IPS Group
November 8, 2007
IP5 Group
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THE LOFTS, WOLF PEN CREEK
Design Review Board - Site Plan Application
Requested Waiver -Buffer Yard Requirementsds
UDO Requirement: According to Section 7.6.E of the UDO, regarding the placement of
"structures" within a buffer yard area. Staff has determined that the proposed retaining
wall is a "structure" and is not permitted within the buffer yard area
Intent of Re lau aL tion: The intent of the UDO regulation was to provide an adequate
buffer between different land uses to minimize the impact of the developing use.
Requested Waiver: Allow the proposed retaining wall to be located within 6' of the rear
property line within the 10' buffer area.
Justification: The following elements justify the request:
• The original site plan submittal met the buffer yard requirements and showed
the retaining wall approximately 10' from the rear property line. However, at
the request of the Engineering Department, we shifted the location of the
retaining wall to provide adequate area to maintain utility lines in the area.
• The proposed buffer yard measured from the property line to the parking area
is approximately 18' in width.
• The required fence and plantings will be installed along the rear of the single
family homes at their current elevation. Our landscape architect has selected
plant materials specifically for this location and he has determined that 6' of
planting space is more than adequate.
Background: Our original design incorporated the entire 10' buffer area However, the
City's Engineering Department requested that we move the wall so that maintenance of
utilities in this area will be much easier and safer. In addition to the 10' buffer yard, there
are additional neighborhood protection standards within the UDO that combine to ensure
that incompatible. The height of the garage is limited based on the height of the adjacent
single family homes along Crest. The 6' buffer area between the wall and the property
line will contain the required privacy fence and plantings. The total buffer yard overall
distance from the property line to the parking lot exceeds the minimum of 10'.
Natalie Ruiz, IPS Group
November 8, 2007
I PS Group
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