HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/11/2010 - Regular Agenda Packet - Design Review BoardCITY OF COLLEGE STATION
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Design Review Board
June 11, 2010
11:00 A.M.
City Hall
Administrative Conference Room
1101 Texas Avenue,
College Station, Texas
AGENDA
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Friday, June 11, 20100, 11:00 AM
Administrative Conference Room
College Station City Hall
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas, 77840
1. Call to Order
2. Consideration, discussion and possible action on absence requests.
3. Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
• March 9th, 2010
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a sign package for Tutta Pasta at The
Lofts at Wolf Pen Creek, located at 614 Holleman Drive East, in the Wolf Pen Creek
District. Case #10-00500102 (LH)
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on waivers to the requirement for sidewalk
width, street trees, and street benches in the Northgate zoning district for Aquarium Bar,
located at 209 University Drive. Case #08-00500162 (LH)
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.
6. Adjourn.
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, June 11, 2010 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 . 2010 at p.m.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
Connie Hooks, City Secretary
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Design
Review Board of the City of College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said
Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at
City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas, and the City's website,
ww3y.cs12S.aov. The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at
all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on , 2010 and remained so
posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said
meeting.
This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the College Station
City Hall on the following date and time: by
Dated this day of , 2010.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of . 2010.
Notary Public- Brazos County, Texas
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning 6- Development Services
Minutes
Design Review Board
In Joint Session with the Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee
Tuesday, March 09, 2010, 1:30 PM
Training Room
Carter Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
2200 North Forest Parkway
College Station, Texas, 77840
Board Members Present: Acting Chairman Ward Wells, Jason Kinnard, Alan King, and
Katy Jackson
Board Members Absent: John Nichols and Hunter Goodwin
Staff Present: Assistant Director Lance Simms and Senior Planner Jason
Schubert
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to order.
Acting Chairman Ward Wells called the meeting to order at 1:52 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the
concept drawings for the Wolf Pen Creek water feature
and festival area in joint session with the Wolf Pen Creek
Oversight Committee
Donald Harmon, Assistant Director of Capital Projects presented an overview of the
proposed Wolf Pen Creek water feature and festival area project. There was general
discussion regarding the overall project layout and the estimated timeframe for project
completion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the
Code Coordination Sub-Committee and appointment of
membership to the same. (LS)
Lance Simms, Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services, informed the Board
members that Chairman Nichols appointed Jason Kinnard to serve as the DRB representative
on the recently created Code Coordination Subcommittee.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 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.
None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 2:42 pm
APPROVED:
Ward Wells, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:
Mandi Alford, Staff Assistant
CITY OP COId,F?GFs STATION
Home of Texas A&M University"
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
for
Tutta Pasta
(10-00500102)
REQUEST: Attached Sign
LOCATION: 614 Holleman Dr E Suite 1100
ZONING DISTRICT: WPC Wolf Pen Creek District
APPLICANT: Joseph Labarbera, Tutta Pasta
PROJECT MANAGER: Lauren Hovde, Staff Planner
Ihovde@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
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CITY OF COLLEGE. STATION
Hvmr of Texas A6'M University'
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
CASE NO.:
DATE SUBMITTED:
STAFF:
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPLICATION
WOLF PEN CREEK DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
(Check all that apply. Note: All items checked must be presented to the Design Review Board at the
same time): ❑ Site Plan / Building ❑ Building Sign
MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
$250 Design Review Board Application Fee.
Application completed in full. This application form provided by the City of College Station must be used
and may not be adjusted or altered. Please attach pages if additional information is provided.
For Site Plan / Building consideration:
❑ $668 Site Plan Application Fee.
❑ $600 (minimum) Development Permit Application / Public Infrastructure Review and Inspection Fee. Fee is
0.75% of acceptable Engineer's Estimate for public infrastructure, $600 minimum (if fee is > $600, the
balance is due prior to the issuance of any plans or development permit).
❑ $250 Non-Residential Architectural Standards Building Review Application Fee (if applicable).
❑ Fourteen (14) folded copies of site plan.
❑ One (1) folded copy of the landscape plan.
❑ One (1) copy of the following for building review (if applicable).
❑ Building elevations for all buildings.
❑ A list of building materials for all facade and screening.
❑ Color samples for all buildings or list colors to be used from the approved color palette.
❑ Two (2) copies of the grading, drainage, and erosion control plans with supporting drainage report.
❑ Two (2) copies of the public infrastructure plans and supporting documents (if applicable).
❑ Notice of Intent (NOI) if disturbed area is greater than five (5) acres cumulatively.
❑ The attached Site Plan and Non-Residential Architectural Standards Building Review checklists (if
applicable) with all items checked off or a brief explanation as to why they are not check off.
For Building consideration:
❑ $250 Non-Residential Architectural Standards Building Review Application Fee (if applicable).
❑ One (1) copy of building elevations for all buildings.
❑ A list of building materials for all facades'and screening.
❑ Color samples for all buildings or list colors to be used from the approved color palette.
❑ The attached Non-Residential Architectural Standards Building Review checklist with all items checked off
or a brief explanation as to why they are not checked off (if applicable).
F Sign consideration:
Ten (10) copies of sign details with dimensions.
Ten (10) copies of the building elevation showing sign placement (if attached signage is proposed).
Ten (10) copies of color samples.
Material samples.
NOTE: Proposed development in Wolf Pen Creek must be reviewed by the Design Review Board. When staff has
completed their technical review of the proposal, it will be scheduled for consideration by the Design Review
Board. Ten (10) copies of all current design plans and color samples will be required for the Board.
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Date of Optional Preapplication or Stormwater Management Conference
NAME OF PROJECT T:N1 "I~h~ mo~6~c.~r
ADDRESS'_ V 'k...1
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Lot, Block, Subdivision)
APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project):
Name __oSepl,, S. Lo.o.r~~v-o E-mail
Street Address a O 14 C L~i 11
City m n nAwal,, State Zip Code
Phone Number Sl a - 'A etc - c+,%Ic~ Fax Number
PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION:
Name GsS Q plus E-mail
Street Address S to c5.vq ~Q 1 DQ Sd~ oS o
City Lc aSz6y State _r X, Zip Code
Phone Number (l t 31 a S2 - 59c, o Fax Number
Proposed use of property Res ~a v r ah L "P+
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Is there Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A or Zone AE on FEMA FIRM panels) on the property? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Square footage of attached sign
Square footage of freestanding sign
For Site Plan consideration, describe how the following proposed elements meet the goals of the special district plan and
related regulations:
Site Lighting:
Solid Waste:
Relationship of building(s) to site:
Building footprint design:
Miscellaneous structures and street hardware:
Landscaping:
Site Maintenance:
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Maintenance:
The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true,
correct, and complete.
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Date
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ITEM SUMMARY:
The applicant is proposing to add a reverse-lit channel letter attached sign that
incorporates three colors including black and deep red letters with an olive green leaf
graphic over the name. The deep red closely resembles the approved Honeybaked
Ham sign.
The proposed attached sign is approximately 41 square feet in size, which is less than
the 66 square feet allowed. As such, the proposed sign is meeting the technical
requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 7.4.1 Attached Signs as it
relates to allowable size and placement. The recently approved Honeybaked Ham
sign is also 41 square feet in area.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Tutta Pasta is proposing to add an attached sign to their commercial tenant space at
The Lofts at Wolf Pen Creek. All signs in the Wolf Pen Creek District must be reviewed
and approved by the Design Review Board prior to receiving a sign permit from the
Planning & Development Services Department.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed attached sign described above, as it is in
Staffs opinion that the colors and materials proposed are restrained and harmonious
with the existing building and signage and the number of graphical elements are being
held to a minimum. In addition, the proposed sign meets all technical requirements of
the Unified Development Ordinance Section 7.4.1 Attached Signs.
ITEMS FOR REVIEW:
1. Signage - The UDO provides the Design Review Board with the following guidance
when considering signs in the Wolf Pen Creek District:
Section 5.6.A.11 Signs
a. Every sign shall be designed as an integral architectural element of the
building and site to which it principally relates.
b. Every sign shall have good scale and proportion in its design and in its
visual relationship to buildings and surroundings.
c. The colors, materials, and lighting of every sign shall be restrained and
harmonious with the building and site to which it principally relates.
d. The number of graphic elements on a sign shall be held to the minimum
needed to convey the sign's major message and shall be composed in
proportion to the area of the sign face.
e. Each sign shall be compatible with signs on adjoining premises and shall
not compete for attention.
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f. Identification signs of a prototype design and corporation logos shall
conform to the criteria for all other signs.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
1. Application
2. Sign details (provided in packet)
3. Color Sample (provided at meeting)
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
for
Aquarium Bar
(08-00500162)
REQUEST: Waiver to Northgate District standards regarding sidewalk
widths, street trees, and street benches
LOCATION: Aquarium Bar, located at 209 University Drive
ZONING DISTRICT: NG-1, Core Northgate
APPLICANT: Bill Scarmardo
PROJECT MANAGER: Lauren Hovde, Staff Planner
Ihovde@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the sidewalk width and street
tree waiver request based on the existing constraints of the
site and the future TxDOT widening project along University
Drive. Staff recommends denial of the street bench waiver
request as these are required and installed in 8 to10-foot
sidewalks as in other areas of Northgate and they can be
relocated without damaging the bench.
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CITY OF COU T.GF1 S-rxrTON
Home of Trans Ati A9 Uniun_uty
MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
12 $250 Design Review Board Application Fee.
❑X Application completed in full. This application form provided by the City of College Station must be used
and may not be adjusted or altered. Please attach pages if additional information is provided.
❑ Ten (10) samples of the proposed color (if applicable).
❑ Ten (10) copies of all alternative color/material schemes the chain or franchise has used (if applicable).
❑ Ten (10) copies of a letter from a licensed engineer or architect (if applicable).
❑ Ten (10) copies of the site plan showing the requested parking lot concept plan (if applicable).
❑ Ten (10) copies of the proposed mural (if applicable).
Ten (10) copies of a parking study that supports a decrease in parking based upon reasonable
assumptions of parking availability (if applicable).
Additional materials may be required of the applicant such as material samples, elevations, site plans, and
landscaping plans. The applicant shall be informed of any extra materials required.
Date of Optional Preapplication Conference
NAME OF PROJECT Aquarium Bar
ADDRESS 209 University Drive
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Lot, Block, Subdivision) Lot 2 Blk 8, W.C. Boyette Estate Addition
APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project):
Name Bill Scarmardo
Street Address 3200 CRANE AVE.
City Bryan
Phone Number 979.779.3336
State Texas
PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION:
Name 200 University Drive, L.L.C.
E-mail bill@scarmardo.com
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPLICATION
APPEALS & WAIVERS - NORTHGATE DISTRICT STANDARDS
Street Address 4928 Laure Street
City Bellaire
Phone Number
Current zoning:
NG-1
6.B.8.b.1, Sidewalk Standards
Zip Code 77801
E-mail
State Texas
Fax Number
waiver from:
ewa enc es
5.6.B.9.a.1, Street trees
Fax Number 979.779.3424
Zip Code 77401
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NORTHGATE DISTRICT STANDARDS APPEALSMAIVER REQUEST
1. The followin s ecific alternative to/waiver from the ordinance is requested:
ttac ment
2. The unnecessary hardship(s) involved by meeting the provisions of the ordinance other than financial hardship
is/are:
3. The following alternatives to the requested appeal/waiver are
IN ADDITION, ANSWER THE FOLLOWING AS APPLICABLE (see the Unified Development Ordinance Section 5.6.6
Northgate Districts for more information):
For the substitution of building materials, answer at least one of the following:
Describe how the building material is a new or innovative material that has not been previously available to the
market or verifv that the material is not listed as an allowed or prohibited material.
3. Explain how the material is an integral part of a themed building (e.g,. chrome on a 1950's-type
diner).
Explain why the allowed materials cannot be utilized without a structural alteration to the existing building.
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2. Explain how the material is similar and comparable in quality and appearance to the allowed
For alternative materials on facade work on an existing building, answer the following:
2. Provide copies of a letter from a licensed engineer or architect verifying that a structural alteration is required to
apply the permitted facade materials to the building.
For waiver requests to building orientation and access, building transparency, sidewalk width, landscape,
streetscape, and/or height requirements for existing buildings, describe the inherent site characteristics that
constrain the proposed project from meeting ordinance requirements.
For alternative building orientation and access for new buildings or existing building expansions or additions,
answer at least one of the following:
Describe the physical characteristics that limit the site from meeting ordinance requirements.
2. Describe the physical characteristics that provide unique orientation and access opportunities.
The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true,
correct, and complete.
Date I~ZloI lD
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For alternative building transparency for new construction, describe how the proposal substantially provides a level of
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ITEM SUMMARY:
UDO Section 5.6.B.8.b.1 requires a minimum 12-foot sidewalk along University Drive.
The portion of sidewalk within the subject property ranges from 8 to10-foot wide. The
existing sidewalk is constrained between the building's front facade wall and the
TxDOT right-of-way which contains metered parallel parking spaces. The applicant is
requesting a waiver to the required widening of the sidewalk based on these
constraints.
UDO Section 5.6.B.9.a.1 requires a 4-inch caliper street tree every 25 feet along
University Drive. As part of this requirement, street trees are to be placed within the 5-
foot square tree grate found in the City's Site Design Standards. Along with the street
tree, a street bench is required every 50 feet of frontage per UDO Section 5.6.B.9.c.
The applicant is requesting a waiver to both standards based on the existing width of
the sidewalk. Street trees and benches are required on all streets in Northgate,
including other streets where sidewalks are only required to be 8 to 10-feet wide. Staff
has identified maintaining and enhancing the existing planter box at the front as a
possible alternative to the street tree. Another alternative would be to place a large
portable planter along the front facade.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The Aquarium Bar is a new business that is proposed to be located in the old floral
shop between Schozti's and Zapatos fronting University Drive near Wellborn Road.
The interior and roof of the building were demolished in 2008 leaving the perimeter
walls and foundation. A full site plan is required for this development which is being
vertically extended to add a second floor for a roof top bar.
The Texas Department of Transportation is currently discussing plans for the future
widening of University Drive through the Northgate District. These discussions have
also involved the streetscaping and sidewalk improvements along this right-of-way.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the sidewalk width waiver request based on the existing
constraints of the site. Staff also recommends approval of an alternative to the
required street tree due to the future TxDOT widening project along University Drive.
Staff recommends denial of the street bench waiver request as these are required and
installed in 8 to10-foot sidewalks as in other areas of Northgate and they can be
relocated without damaging the bench.
ISSUES FOR REVIEW:
1. Section 5.6.B.4.o - Relief from the sidewalk width standard when bringing an
existing sidewalk up to current standard where existing physical conditions
prohibit the sidewalk expansion.
2. Section 5.6.B.4.p - Alternatives to the Landscape and Streetscape Standards
for projects utilizing an existing structure if it can be proven by the applicant that
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