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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-3213 - Ordinance - 11/09/2009ORDINANCE NO. 3213 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE," SECTION 7.9, "NON- RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1: That Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 7.9, "Non- Residential Architectural Standards," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, be amended as set out in Exhibit "A ", "B ", "C ". and "D ", attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance for all purposes. PART 2: That if any provisions of any section of this ordinance shall be held to be void or unconstitutional, such holding shall in no way effect the validity of the remaining provi- sions or sections of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect. PART 3: That any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty -five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its date of passage by the City Council, as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this 9 day of November, 2009. APPROVED: MAYOR ATTEST: r - yl�� City Secretary APPROVED: GJ_a - 4 A44,UPZi. City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 3213 EXHIBIT "A" Page 2 That Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 7.9.13, "Non- Residential Architectural Standards, Standards for all Non - Residential Structures," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by amending the NRA Summary Table to read as follows: NRA SUMMARY TABLE Fagade Standards 4j Im 5 4j 4j U U U U LL IL IL L6 BUILDING MASS & DESIG 4 R, no R, no more more 2 elements of architectural R R than than relief every 45 feet 33% on 33% on same same plane plane 2 elements of architectural R R R R relief every 60 feet No more than 66% of R R R R 1 roofline at same elevation BUILDING MATERIALS Brick, stone marble, 10% R 10% if visible 10% R if visible 10% required 10% R if visible granite, tile or specified R from 25% R 25% R from if visible 50% R from concrete product ROW ROW from ROW ROW 75% max; 100% Stucco, EIFS, specified allowed w/ 2 75% max concrete product colors, if under 5, 000 s.f. Wood or cedar siding 30% max Smooth face, tinted 10% max concrete blocks Reflective glass 80% 1 100% I 80% I 100% I 80% I 100% I 80% I 100% 1 max max max max Stainless steel, chrome, standing seam metal, 20% max premium grade architectural metal Painted steel panel siding Rear of building only if not visible from ROW, parkland, greenway, or residences 1 and galvanized steel ORDINANCE NO. 3213 Page 3 NRA SUMMARY TABLE (cont.) BUILDING COLORS Accent Colors per facade I 15 9 /b 15 I 10% I 5% PEDESTRIAN / BIKE FACILITIES 10' sidewalk along facade R R Pedestrian walkways R R Bicycle parking spaces 4 R 4 R 8 R 8 R PARKING LOTS Parking Concept for more R R, Additional that 120 spaces Standards Apply OTHER REQUIREMENTS Public space or plaza R, 500 S.F. min. Landscape Double pts * ** Double pts Double pts Tree wells R I R Minimum tree size 2" caliper 2" caliper R = Required * = A fagade is considered to be "facing public right -of -way" when an imaginary plane could be extended unobstructed by a wall or structure from at least 25% of the fagade into the public right -of -way adjacent to the building plot. For the purposes of this section, public rights -of -way shall include all forms of passageways (such as streets, sidewalks, and bike paths) dedicated or deeded to the public for public use. ** = When a property does not have frontage on a public right -of -way, the primary entrance fagade of the building(s) will meet the standards of a "fagade facing a public right -of- way." * ** Required when berms are not used for parking lot screening. ORDINANCE NO. 3213 EXHIBIT "B" Page 4 That Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 7.9.D, "Non- Residential Architectural Standards, Additional Standards for 20,000 S.F. or Greater," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: D. Additional Standards for 20,000 S.F. or Greater In addition to the standards set out in Section 7.93, the following shall apply to any single building or combinations of buildings of 20,000 gross square feet in area, whether connected or not, but determined to be a single building plot. 1. Building Material Any fagade facing a public right -of -way shall have a minimum of twenty -five percent (25 %) (calculation shall be based on the area of the first two (2) stories of any single building(s) fagade) brick, stone, marble, granite or a material fabricated to simulate brick or stone (not split -face concrete masonry). 2. Parking Screening The following options are allowed as parking lot screening methods: a. Screening methods allowed in 7.5, Landscaping, except berms, provided that 1) The minimum landscape points for a site shall be double (2 x minimum landscape points), and 2) The screening method utilized will create a solid hedgerow or completely screen the parking to a height of 3 -feet. If vegetated, the screening must be a minimum of 24- inches at planting and reach 36- inches within one (1) calendar year of planting, and such method is certified to meet these requirements by a registered Landscape Architect, landscape designer, or landscape contractor. b. Berms with a minimum height of 3 -feet as measured from the parking lot pavement, and a maximum slope of 1:3. Berms may be designed around trees that are barricaded for tree preservation in accordance with 7.5, Landscaping. Where there will be gaps in berm screening for the preservation of existing trees, alternative screening methods shall be used in accordance with Section 7.5, Landscaping to meet the minimum 3 -foot screening requirement. c. Half -berms with a minimum height of 3 -feet as measured from the parking lot pavement, and a maximum allowable slope of 1:3. Retaining walls shall be designed to face the parking lot and sidewalks located between the retaining wall and right -of -way may not be closer than 3 -feet to the top of a retaining wall. d. For redeveloping sites maintaining existing parking lot perimeters, the Administrator may authorize the use of masonry walls, or lower the minimum berm height to a height that may be safely maintained in the existing parking setback when additional parking lot screening is provided in accordance with Section 7.5, Landscaping. The cumulative height of plant material and berm shall be a minimum of 3 -feet. e. Variations to the requirements of this Section may be approved if the landscape /streetscape plan is sealed by a registered Landscape Architect and approved by the Administrator. Such plans must show reasonable evidence that the requirements, as set forth in this Section and Section 7.5, Landscaping, were used as a guide. ORDINANCE NO. 3213 Page 5 EXHIBIT "C" That Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 7.9.E, "Non- Residential Architectural Standards, Additional Standards for 50,000 S.F. or Greater," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by amending Parking Screening to read as follows: 5. Parking Screening a. The following options are allowed as parking lot screening methods: b. Screening methods allowed in 7.5, Landscaping, except berms, provided that the screening method utilized will create a solid hedgerow or completely screen the parking to a height of 3 -feet. If vegetated, the screening must be a minimum of 24- inches at planting and reach 36- inches within one (1) calendar year of planting, and such method is certified to meet these requirements by a registered Landscape Architect, landscape designer, or landscape contractor. c. Berms with a minimum height of 3 -feet as measured from the parking lot pavement, and a maximum slope of 1:3. Berms may be designed around trees that are barricaded for tree preservation in accordance with 7.5, Landscaping. Where there will be gaps in berm screening for the preservation of existing trees, alternative screening methods shall be used in accordance with Section 7.5, Landscaping to meet the minimum 3 -foot screening requirement. d. Half -berms with a minimum height of 3 -feet as measured from the parking lot pavement, and a maximum allowable slope of 1:3. Retaining walls shall be designed to face the parking lot and sidewalks located between the retaining wall and right -of -way may not be closer than 3 -feet to the top of a retaining wall. e. For redeveloping sites maintaining existing parking lot perimeters, the Administrator may authorize the use of masonry walls, or lower the minimum berm height to a height that may be safely maintained in the existing parking setback when additional parking lot screening is provided in accordance with Section 7.5, Landscaping. The cumulative height of plant material and berm shall be a minimum of 3 -feet. f. Variations to the requirements of this Section may be approved if the landscape /streetscape plan is sealed by a registered Landscape Architect and approved by the Administrator. Such plans must show reasonable evidence that the requirements, as set forth in this Section and Section 7.5, Landscaping, were used as a guide. ORDINANCE NO. 3213 Page 6 That Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 7.9.F, "Non- Residential Architectural Standards, Additional Standards for 150,000 S.F. or Greater," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by amending 7.9.F.4 to read as follows: 4. All parking areas must be screened from the public right -of -way using berms without exception.