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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/2004 - Regular Agenda Packet - Design Review Board Agenda College Station Design Review Board Friday, February 13, 2004 City Hall Training Room College Station 1101 Texas Avenue Embracing the Past,Exploring the Future 11:00 a.m. 1. Call to order. 2. Consider absence requests. 3. Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve meeting minutes from January 23, 2004. 4. Discussion, consideration and possible action on site and fagade improvements for Logan's on Campus located at 201 College Main in Northgate. (03-320 JP) • 5. Discussion and consideration of future agenda items. 6. Adjourn. The building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are • available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764-3517 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. Minutes Design Review Board January 23, 2004 11:00 AM Board Members Present: Scott Shafer, Stanton Ware,Alan King, Bill Trainor, Richard Benning. & George McClean Board Members Absent: Dr. Phil Tabb Staff Present: Staff Assistant Deborah Grace, Staff Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Planning Intern Lauren Harrell, Development Manager Natalie Ruiz,Assistant Director of Economic Development Charles Wood Others Present: David Slattery, Bill Mather, Veronica Morgan & Chris Proctor AGENDA ITEM NO. 1 Call to order. Mr. Shafer called the meeting to order. • AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consider absence requests. Dr. Phil Tabb Mr. Benning made the motion to approve the request. Mr. King seconded the motion, which passed unopposed(6-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve meeting minutes from January 9,2004. Mr. Trainor made the motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Benning seconded the motion, which passed unopposed(6-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Discussion, consideration and possible action on building design, final site plan, final landscape plan and design elements for Wolf Pen Ice Rink at 400 Holleman Drive East in Wolf Pen Creek. Planning Intern Lauren Harrell presented the staff report and went over the results from the pervious meeting. She told the Board the are being asked to review color and material samples, details of the retaining wall and rear fence, and all other design elements. This will also be the final review of the landscaping changes requested by the Board. • Ms. Harrell stated that there are no notes on how the CMU screening walls around the • mechanical equipment are going to be designed. Mr. Slattery responded that pending the final resolution of the elevation of the building, their intention is to mimic what they do on the elevation. Ms. Harrell went over the color and material samples. Mr. Slattery stated the proposed color for the roof will be green. Mr. Slattery discussed the elevation changes. The changes are primarily to the two concrete block elevations. The pattern he was looking at on these two elevations was more of a combination of split face block and the vertical lines were smooth face block. He explained that he increased the portion of the smooth face block and minimized some of the horizontal runs. It is less of a grid and it has got more of a pattern. Mr. Slattery discussed the fence changes. He has proposed that wood would be along the parking and the iron would open up to the trees and the pedestrians access. Mr. Trainor made the motion to approve the colors and design as presented. Mr. King seconded the motion, which passed unopposed(6-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. S: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a proposed sidewalk for Wesley Foundation-Methodist Student Center in Northgate. • Jennifer Prochazka presented the staff report and stated the applicant is proposing to construct a 6-foot sidewalk adjacent to the back of the curb along the east side of Tauber Street. The proposed sidewalk will extend from Church Street to the adjacent Aggieland Credit Union property. The material proposed is standard gray concrete. The Northgate guidelines call for stamped died concrete (brick pattern) sidewalks at a minimum of 6- foot back of the curb, with 8-foot sidewalks encouraged. The city's goal is to have all of the sidewalks in the area constructed of stamped died concrete. There were discussions concerning the cost difference between stamp died concrete and the standard gray concrete. Mr. Shafer expressed his concern that Northgate is a special area of town and in order to set the new standard the sidewalk needs to be stamped died concrete. Mr. Shafer stated that he understands that it costs more but this is a place in town that we are trying to do something different. Mr. King and Mr. Ware agreed. Mr. Trainor asked if the city could participate on the cost for the sidewalk. Ms. Prochazka stated that Tauber is not on the city's 5-year plan for redevelopment. Ms. Morgan stated that there is plain gray concrete all over this area in Northgate. If the Board does not approve this request there will be one area on this block that will be stamped colored concrete. Mr. Shafer stated that he understood Ms. Morgan's concerns and he appreciates that they want to put a sidewalk in. • Chris Parker asked if the city could meet them half way in order to accomplish the goal. • Ms. Ruiz checked with Charles Wood in the Economic Development Office to see if they could offer any financial relief. Mr.Wood stated that he is not aware of any funds in terms of incentives that they would be able to offer. But he suggested that he and Mr. Parker meet with the city manager to see if there are any funds available. Mr. King made the motion to approve a 6-foot stamped died concrete sidewalk. Mr. McLean seconded the motion which passed(6-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Discussion and consideration of future agenda items. No items were discussed. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Adjourn. Mr. Benning made the motion to adjourn. Mr. Benning seconded the motion, which passed unopposed(6-0). APPROVED: Scott Shafer • ATTEST: Deborah Grace, Staff Assistant • • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD NORTHGATE STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Jennifer Prochazka Date: February 5, 2004 E-mail: jprochazka@cstx.gov For LOGANS ON CAMPUS (03-320) Zoning District: NG-1 Core Northgate Location: 201 College Main Applicant: Chad Grauke, Architect Item Summary: The applicant is proposing the following changes to the building: • cover the existing wood siding facade in brick, • paint all areas not bricked, • • extend the existing outdoor patio area to the edge of the sidewalk, • create a roof top patio area and exterior stairs leading to this area, • repaint the existing bike rack and reinstall (applicant did not provide information on color or location), and • add two internally lit plastic signs. To meet the landscaping requirements in Northgate, the applicant is proposing to leave the existing plantings along College Main as they are and remove the existing shrubbery on Patricia Street. The applicant is proposing decorative brick and iron railing around the outside seating area to meet the landscape / streetscape requirement on Patricia Street. The Board may also require additional trash receptacles, benches, etc. to help meet the requirement. The applicant is proposing two signs. The first is located at the front of the structure hanging from the canopy and is 32 square feet in area. The second is located on the rear of the structure facing the promenade and is 16 square feet in area. Both proposed signs are internally lit plastic signs. Issues Identified at Previous Meeting: The following is a list of issues identified at the last meeting and how they have been addressed by the applicant. • Signs: The Board asked to see alternative sign material and lighting. The proposed signs are still internally lit plastic signs. The DRB also suggested at the last meeting L • that the front sign location be changed so that it is a more pedestrian scale, and new location for this sign has been proposed. • Walls and patio area: The Board asked to see more architectural elements in the patio area or on the southern wall. No changes are proposed by the applicant. Staff feels that the previous facade had much more architectural interest, including the use of several different materials (brick at top, siding in lower area), shutters, star details, banding, etc. These details broke up the vertical of the facades giving it a more pedestrian appeal. • Landscapinq:' The Board asked for information on the protection of existing trees, the tree grates, treatment below the trees and irrigation information. Grate details have been provided by the applicant. • Materials: The Board asked for all material samples. A sample of the brick, sign material, patio tile material, and trim, roof, and accent colors have been provided by the applicant and will be available at the meeting. A sample of the neon casing has not been provided. Item Background: The renovation for Texadelphia Restaurant received final approval from the Northgate Revitalization Board in 2000. • Issues/Items for Review: 1. Architectural character • Mass & Scale • Style • Materials • Color • Building elements 2. Landscaping requirements • Streetscaping/landscaping • Streetscape hardware 3. Bicycle parking requirements • Bicycle parking location • Bicycle rack design/color 4. Signage • Type • Design • Placement Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application • 3. Site Plan available at meeting 4. Memo to applicant from Staff 5. Memo to the DRB and City Staff from the applicant • 6. Meeting minutes from the January 9, 2004 DRB meeting • • ° /t T,S00 79 '6�Y J' 2 14 �c�X oti 1 � X 6 4 'ate '� 4 15 T ,U � 4 ` 10A Y 2 � r� L�17 s� �� 1 4� glY 5 4 9l0 � Y� 1 91 'r- �p 2 18 �� so�, 3� o� 3 Q 8 J� E 2 5 7 A (J � 192 210s0� �' 2 p YoYO 1 11 1�17 � ��'� 5 4 1415 12 1,3 O 21 6,,, 2 o �' s0� � 8 2 25 'Yo 3 2 a S' 1426 23 � 1 19 2425 5 22� Y pST� 181716 6 27' 12 10 LOT pow 4 29 - ._,Q I 1 -- 5 9 9 p �, BL K 6T ��Y 213'`9 F 20 4 1415fs T S1 a 4 16r� �, 1 3 2 \0 4 9 8 17 9 '° 1 7 �s �- 18 1 CG 6 12 � %ps�, 11 1 1415 s� 5 'od �o�s`� `�'•� 109 1617 o �pY 2 �o� ti°°4 8 7 6 1 19 -, � 1 <p 5 6 , qGv �0 5 2 4 5 2 22J4G� A2 5 �o BEIJ Cass: DRB "" ` C of Colleegge Station, Texas ` LOGAN'S CAMPUS 03-320 D PMENT REVIEW ' L4"_6_ FOR OFFICE ��USE iiONLY CASE NO.�„3 --2,Q0 C3 J DATE SUBMITTED EQ 'f &b DESIGN DISTRICT BUILDING & SIGN REVIEW APPLICATION Design Review Board (Check one) (�NG-1 ❑ NG-2 ❑ NG-3 ❑ WPC MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Application completed in full. $200.00 Special District Application fee _�(Jq) folded copies of facade details (including signage) with dimensions. (for Facades only) (6) folded copies of sign details with dimensions. (for signs only) Color and material samples. If attached signage is proposed, provide ten (10) copies of a building elevation showing sign placement. Date of Preapplication Conference: NAME OF BUSINESS 1-0CPt 'er ADDRESS I LEGAL DESCRIPTION , CoUeole, *&Wp. . • PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY \4 ea"i- PROPOSED USE OF PROPERTYftkjurt.osaC / APPLICANT'S INFORMATION: Name -Joe, bNA ,( L Street AddressI�D City State Zip Code E-Mail Address Phone Number Fax Number PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORM: Name Street Address (1,01 iL Me& m44A, City State "I'M Code 'Y1 $e� E-Mail Address �Xw .(,AP%&.. • Phone Number 11014 3533 Fax Number Design District Building&Sign 7/2/2003 1 of 2 DESCRIPTION OF P,'ROOPOOSED EXTERIOR CHANGES R�r"O�PAa� � '`'� • �45, rala AND/OR V' ATTACHED SIGN ❑ FREESTANDING SIGN Square Footage l6 4 Square Footage All applications must be reviewed by the Design Review Board. Once a meeting is scheduled, the applicant will be notified of the date and time so that he can be present to discuss the proposal with the Board. The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true and correct. . Signature of Own r, Agent or Applicant Date • Design District Building&Sign 7/2/2003 2 of 2 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 000 f 1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 COLLLGE STATION Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496 MEMORANDUM January 13, 2004 TO: Chad Grauke, Via email <cgrauke@cox-internet.com> FROM: Jennifer Prochazka, Staff Planner SUBJECT: Logan's On Campus The following is a list of issues that the DRB identified as needing to be addressed. Information on all of these items needs to be provided by 10 a.m. Monday January 26, • 2004 in order to stay on the February 13, 2004 Design Review Board agenda. Please submit the following information for further staff review: • Sign information: need sample of letters, material, and how the sign will be lit. The DRB suggested that the sign location be changed so that it is a more pedestrian scale. The board also did not want plastic or internally lit letters. • Neon on wall: need material and color samples of the neon and the enclosure that the neon will run in. Dimensions of the enclosure? Will the light shine up or down or both? • Walls and patio area: want to see more architectural elements in the patio area or on that blank wall. Too plain as proposed now. The facade that was recently covered up had much more detail and architectural interest, including several different materials (brick at top, siding in lower area), shutters, star details, banding, etc. These details broke up the vertical of the facades giving it a more pedestrian appeal. • Landscapina: need more information on the protection of trees. Need specifics on the opening size in the grate, need grate details (including dimensions), need to know the treatment below the trees. The Board also requested irrigation information. Home of Texas A&M University • Materials: need samples of all materials to be used, including brick, sign material, • patio tile material, covering for existing wood columns, bike rack, anything that has a color to be approved. • �� Miscellaneous: The DRB wants a minimum 48 railing around upper patio and irrigation in tree wells. 3 Bicycle spaces are required. For the plans to be approved they will need to be in engineering scale. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at 764-3570. cc: Case file #03-00500320 • Home of Texas A&M University Chad Grauke, AIA 201A North Main, Bryan, Texas 77802 * (979) 779-3533 * cgrauke@cox-internet.com • 13 January 2004 To: Design Review Board and City staff From: Chad Grauke, AIA Re: Logan's on campus We have received your list of comments and concerns on the referenced project. After reviewing the information with the Owners, we have agreed to address your comments as follows: • Sian information: relocated and redesigned. The sign will be mounted and fabricated similar to the old Texadelphia sign. The Owner is to provide a sample letter from the sign manufacturer for the meeting. • Neon on wall: the light trough will be a channel shape with a lens over the open face. The Owner is to provide a sample of the light trough for the meeting. • Walls and patio area: the patio will receive a the finish and will be surrounded by the decorative iron fencing. The tree grates, chairs, tables and umbrellas will provide visual relief at a pedestrian level. The comments on the "black wall" • are acknowledged. Although I will discuss possible solutions with the Owner, the wall remains as a "plain" backdrop to the patio area in the resubmitted information. • Landscaoinq: the tree grates are now better defined and supporting technical information will be presented at the meeting. Irrigation is to be provided to all plant beds and trees. • Materials: Along with the graphic information provided in the resubmittal, material and color samples will be presented at the meeting. • Miscellaneous: note 13 on the Site Plan defines the railing height as 4'-0" above the floor level. The existing bike rack with 6 spaces will be painted and reinstalled. Should you need any additional information, please feel free to contact me. • Minutes Design Review Board January 9, 2004 11 :00 AM Board Members Present: Scott Shafer, Stanton Ware,Alan King, Bill Trainor& Richard Benning. Board Members Absent: Dr. Phil Tabb & George McLean. Staff Present: Staff Assistant Deborah Grace, Staff Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Planning Intern Lauren Harrell, Development Manager Natalie Ruiz, Director of Economic Development Kim Foutz. Others Present: David Slattery, Bill Mather,Chad Grauke, Ray Thomas, Andrew Berry, Joaquin Jaramillo & Veronica Morgan AGENDA ITEM NO. 1 Mr. Shafer called the meeting to order. • AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consider absence requests. George McLean Dr. Phil Tabb Mr. Trainor made the motion to approve both absence requests. Mr. Benning seconded the motion, which passed unopposed(5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO.3: Discussion,consideration and possible action to approve meeting minutes from November 14,2003. Mr. King made the motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Trainor seconded the motion, which passed unopposed(5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Discussion, consideration and possible action on site, sign and fagade changes for Gatsby's at 111 College Main in Northgate. Planning Intern Lauren Harrell presented the staff report and told the Board that the applicant is proposing a rehabilitation of the former Aggie Cleaners to serve as a nightclub. The rehabilitation will require minimal changes to the exterior of the building and the addition of signage to both the front and rear facades. • They also want to reconstruct the rear awning to accommodate out door seating for the • new nightclub. The sign as proposed will exceed the allowable area by 10.5 square feet. Mr. Trainor made the motion to approve the proposed changes and allow the extra 10.5 square feet of signage. Mr. Benning seconded the motion, which passed unopposed(5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Discussion, consideration and possible action on the site improvements for Wolf Pen Ice Rink at 400 Holleman Drive East in Wolf Pen Creek. Planning Intern Lauren Harrell presented the staff report and told the Board that the applicant is proposing to construct a 45,000 square foot ice rink facility. Because of time limitation, the applicant will approach the Board again with other design elements. The site plan and building design must meet the requirements of the UDO as well as the non- residential architectural standards within the UDO. Right now the south and north elevations are not meeting the requirements. Mr. Benning asked if any hike or bike trail are going to be gained or lost. Ms. Foutz stated that there is city right-of-way on the backside of the proposed building and they want to reallocate the use as a public access or greenway. They are hopeful to close on • the property that is adjacent to the subject property to provide additional access straight into Wolf Pen Creek. The Board discussed the south and north building facades. Mr. Shafer described the south facade as being plain. He said that would be true of the west fagade as well. Mr. Slattery stated that the primary material of the walls is concrete block. He is proposing to use the combination of plain and smooth face with a broken face so there is some texture and pattern. This will help break down the scale of the wall. The UDO also requires that ground floor facades that face public streets shall have arcades, display windows, entry areas, awnings, or other such features along no less than 60 % of their horizontal length. Mr. Slattery stated that they are just a little over 50%. The Board agreed that would be allowed. Mr. Mather told the Board that they would be erecting a fence on the building side that would face the Richards Street residents. Mr. Slattery stated that the proposed fence would be a combination of wood and decorative iron. The fence would be designed to have some open areas so that you could see the landscaping along the building through the fence. Mr. Shafer asked if something could be done with the downspouts to give them a decorative feature. • Mr. Slattery showed the Board the proposed color schemes for the project. The Board • asked Mr. Slattery if they could see other colors for the roof and building for comparison. Mr. Slattery said he would explore other options before the next meeting. Mr. Shafer stated that he liked having visual access into the back of the building through the fence. It will create a safer environment then one that is completely cut-off. Mr. Slattery asked if the Board would consider wood along with iron for the fence. Mr. Benning stated that he is not a fan of wood fencing because they always need repair. Mr. Mather said the proposed fence is wood but it is not going to something that is thrown up. The last thing he wants is for the fence to be in disrepair. Mr. Slattery said that the fence was not in the original submittal and the Board will see it when they come back. Mr. Mather said that he wants to see some color variation alle y az with the landscaping in the back. Mr. Slattery voiced concern with using canopy trees because the root system. He is sensitive to the foundation implications Mr. King made the motion to accept the site plan as presented. Accept the elevations to the south and west with the following recommendations: —show a pattern of color and texture for the walls —make the downspouts more decorative show different color schemes for the roof and building for comparison • Accept the landscape plan with the following recommendations: —show additional fence details show pattern of fencing—with the desire for greater percentage of openness —possibility of taller trees in close proximity to north elevation Mr. Benning seconded the motion. The Board voted(5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on site, sign and fagade improvements for Logan's at 310 College in Northgate. Staff Planner Jennifer Prochazka presented the staff report and told the Board that this location is the former Texadelphia Restaurant on the corner of College Main and Patricia Street. Ms. Prochazka told the Board that the brick fagade has already been done before gaining approval from this Board. Mr. Grauke stated that owner has done the work against his recommendation. The Board discussed the improvements and felt like the owner did not satisfy the requirements for the Board to make a decision. i r Mr. King made the motion to table the item. Mr. Benning seconded the motion, which • passed unopposed(5-0). Requested information: Sign information: need sample of letters & material how will the sign be lit. Internally lit is discouraged change sign location so it is at pedestrian level no plastic letters Neon on wall. want material and color samples of the neon and the enclosure that the neon will run in will the neon shine up, down or both More architectural elements in the patio area or on the blank wall. Landscaping: want more information on protection of the trees are the wells in ground or grates. Are they raised planters need grate details,specifics on openings want to know the treatment below the trees • —need irrigation information Materials: need samples of all material to be used brick sign patio tile covering for existing wood columns bike rack Other: want a minimum 48"railing around upper patio need irrigation in tree wells. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Discussion and consideration of future agenda items. No items were discussed. • • AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Adjourn. Mr. Benning made the motion to adjourn. Mr. King seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (5-0). APPROVED: Scott Shafer ATTEST: Deborah Grace, Staff Assistant • • r