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Friday, November 14, 2008, 11:00 a.m.
Administrative Conference Room
College Station City Hall
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
1. Call to Order
2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on alternatives to the transparency
requirements for the City of College Station's Northgate Public Restrooms, located
between Church Street and Patricia Street on the Northgate Promenade. Case #08-
00500283 (LH)
3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the use of alternate building materials
and colors for the Corner Bar, located at 401 University Drive. Case #08-00500192
(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.
5. 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, November 14, 2008 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 , 2008 at p.m.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
By
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, www.cstx.gov. The Agenda and
Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were
posted on , 2008 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 12008.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
By
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the _ day of 12008.
Notary Public- Brazos County, Texas
My commission expi
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Lauren A. Hovde Report Date: November 5, 2008
Email: Ihovde(a)cstx.gov Meeting Date: November 14, 2008
For
City of College Station Northgate Public Restrooms (DRB) (08-00500283)
Zoning District: NG-1 Core Northgate
Location: Northgate Promenade, between Church Street and Patricia Street
Applicant: Andrew Hawkins, Hawkins, Holster & Associates, Inc.
Item Summary: The applicant is requesting to use decorative metal Northgate emblems on
the facility as an alternative to the NG-1 zoning district transparency requirements.
Item Background: The transparency requirements being discussed can be found in Section
5.6 of the Unified Development Ordinance, which states,
"For maximum pedestrian visibility of the non-residential use(s), non-residential
structures and the commercial portions of mixed-use structures shall be at least fifty
percent (50%) transparent between zero and eight feet above ground level of the
primary entrance fagade and at least thirty percent (30%) transparent between zero
and eight feet on the fagade fronting other rights-of-ways."
The applicant believes that the addition of transparent material to a public restroom is not an
appropriate choice of material. There is a concern that the transparent material may
encourage vandalism and increased maintenance for the City.
In addition to the large Northgate emblems to the facades facing Boyett Street and Patricia
Street, masonry work will be patterned and projected in such a way as to add visual interest for
pedestrians.
Issues/Items for Review: At this time, DRB is asked to consider the use of decorative metal
Northgate emblems as an alternative to meeting the transparency requirements. The DRB
does have the authority, according to the Unified Development Ordinance, to approve
alternatives to the requirements related to building transparency for new construction if the
alternatives substantially provide the same visual interest for the pedestrian.
Supporting Materials:
1. Application
2. Copy of elevations
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APPEALS WAIVERS APPLICATION
MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREME14TS:
$150 Application Fee
ApplicatiGn completed in full.
Additional materials may be required of the applicant such as site plans, elevatior}
drawings, sign details and floor plans. The Zoning Official shill inform the applicant of
any extra materials required.
Date of Preapplication Conference:
AP P L I CAN TIP ROJ ECT MANAGER' IN P0RMATION (Primary entact liar the Prejed)'
Name Andrew Hawk[ns
Streot Address 76OZ Eastmark Dr Suite ft 2X City ll ge trtion
State TIC Zip Code 7784 E-Mail Address a haurkir7s;~s~k~~lsi~r-ar~h,c~rn_
Phone Number 979.693.0179 t=ax Number 979.593.8370
PRO PE RTY OWN E R' I N FO KMATI ON:
Nams Ed cOoncild - .ty of College 5 a_Ijor?, Cap`tal Projects Department
Street Address 2613 Texas Ave, PC) B.q.x ` 9.6.D_.._ City ol.ege Station
State TX Zip Cede 778742 E-flail Address EMQ-DQ0a1d @cst ,9QV
Phone Number 979,764,3528 Fax Number. 979,764, 48
LOCATION OF PROPERTY:
Address Northqafe Parking Lot erg 4iurah Street 7.No._Physical address Assigned
Lot .1.4-18_ 24-28 Block I Subdivision f3 Sul civislon
Description if (here is no Lot, Black and Subdivision
CURRENT ZONING OF SU13JE T PROPERTY: N G-1
A P PEALfVVA I VE R REQUE TED: (Circle One)
NRA Requirements Northgate Requirements
Dfiveways UVP Parking
Krenek Tap Corridor Overlay District
Other:
Buffer Requirements
Site Plan Review Criteria,
Explanation of appeall giver request:. Request for Variance of Transparency Requ~rorr~~r~ts_.~rri:hl~
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Applicable Ordinance Section: UDQ SE:~ctlor). :j,6_115A_b Building F ransparency AD R 1 H'?
GENERAL A4PPEALSMAIVER REQUEST
The following specific varla#lon from the crdinance is requested:
This is a public restrooxn fac;it . Th _.requiremen-s-_f r._4ransaarency .d.Q._nQt__.seem
alp propriate for this use. We have suamitted alterncte materials for review by the DRB.
The unnecessary hardship {s} involved by meeting the provisions of the ordinance other Men
finenuiai hardship islare:
The rg~quirerr7°Ms for the trans ar°na f 'or a public restraorr7 do nOf Opp ? r.t . r ye- the
use of W rg ilily_ Also 1h e issue of Vandc lisrl'7.q,)d rrI.airilenance for the c-ty 'oold h_~.
possibly quitc a prohlerr-i.
The rollovMg alternatives to the a,eque-,MM variance are possible:
J`,~q prgposec U;e of -he Northnate EiTlolem in a metal rnateriol as a large part of the
facade fajng..the_parking or-ea that i5 considered tc e right-cif yr v. Also -h u use of
smaller yet similar errrk lerrrs on the "front" -a; add facing, th°._r.ig"~ vra cons-rdered
Additiongly+ mosonry %,+ork is pofterneo and projected to prpyic
::i di-Janal visual interes-.
Thv applrcani has Propared this a, PHC.atlor7 and certifies that the facts slated herein and exhibits
aftenher f?,err n are true, con-ec,t, rid complete-
Signature and Title Date
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Lauren A. Hovde, Staff Planner Report Date: November 5, 2008
Email: Ihovde(a)cstx.gov Meeting Date: November 14, 2008
For
CORNER BAR (DRB) (08-00500192)
Zoning District: NG-1 Core Northgate
Location: 401 University Drive
Applicant: Barry Ivins, Business Manager
Item Summary: The applicant has requested approval of an alternative brick color for the
rooftop structure addition on the Sparks Building and the addition of a 42-inch high wainscot to
the structure, made up of a brick veneer that matches the stair tower brick.
Item Background: This item was first presented to the Design Review Board on March 24th and
again on April 25th of this year. At that time, the Design Review Board approved the proposed
plan to utilize the roof of the Sparks Building, located at the intersection of College Main and
University Drive, for a rooftop bar. The approval included a `brick veneer structure" on the roof.
The DRB stated during the discussion that the brick used for the roof addition should match the
brick previously used for the stairwell structure addition on College Main. The approved
elevations reflected that discussion.
Upon completion, it was apparent to staff that the brick used on the rooftop structure did not
match the stairwell structure, as required by the Design Review Board. The applicant indicated
that an alternative color was chosen to allow for the use of a brick veneer due to structural
issues with the matching brick's weight and that a matching brick veneer was not available. The
applicant then came back to DRB on September 12th to request that the materials used during
the actual construction of the fagade be approved. The DRB tabled the item, asking the
Applicant to return to the Board with plans showing additional architectural elements to tie the
two brick veneers together.
Issues/Items for Review: The Design Review Board is being asked to consider an alternate
brick color for the rooftop structure than was previously approved and the addition of a 42-inch
high wainscot to the rooftop structure of a brick veneer that matches the stair tower brick.
Supporting Materials:
1. Application
2. DRB minutes from September 12, 2008
3. Elevations
4. Brick samples (available at the meeting)
5. Photographs of the structure, as built (available at the meeting)
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BUILDING REVIEW APPLICATION
M11gFMUn_ 5L BM T-rAE REQUIREMENTS
Application completed in full.
$200 Special District Application fee
Ten (10) folded copies of facade details with dFmensicns
~Cvlor and material samples
Date of Preapplication Conference: June 14-2006
NAME OF BUSINESS The Comer liar & rill
ADDRESS 401 Un versity Drive
LEGAL DESCRIPTION Boyett Subdivision Black 7 Lot 1. 2. 3. Part of 4
PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY Bar & Grill f Nightclub
PROPOSED USE OF PROPERTY r & Grill f Nightclub
APPLICANT' INFORMATION:
Narne Berrw Ivin
Street Address 401 University Drive
City Oollene Station State TX Zip Code 77840
E-Mail Addr&&s biyins56( yahco.com
Phone Number 979.220.6999 Fax Number 989*1809- 171 -26 • o
PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION:
Name __ShpIton Family Partnership J9 Feed SheltanL
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Street Address 3501 illon Avenue
City Dallas State T _ Zip Code 75205
E-Mail Address
Prone Number Fax Number 214.525.2356
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pE5CRIPTION OF PROPOSED EXTERIOR CHANGES
The apptresrrt has prepared this appticatbn and cerfffias that the facts stated herein and exhrbrts att ached
hereto are true and correct-
Signature of Owner. Agent or Applicant Date
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Minutes
Design Review Board
Friday, September 12, 2008
Administrative Conference Room
1101 Texas Avenue
11:00 AM
Board Members Present: Acting Chairman Ward Wells, Hunter Goodwin, Jason Kinnard,
Alan King, and Katy Jackson
Board Members Absent: John Nichols
Staff Present: Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Planning Administrator Molly
Hitchcock, and Staff Assistant Nicole Padilla
Others Present: Barry Ivins
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an alternate
facade material for the Corner Bar rooftop structure located at 401 University Drive. Case
#08-00500192(JP)
Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner, presented the item stating that the Applicant originally
presented a plan to the Design Review Board to use the roof of the Sparks Building as a rooftop
bar. Such approval by the Design Review Board included a brick veneer structure on the roof
that matched the brick previously used for the stairwell structure addition. She further explained
that the brick that was installed on the rooftop structure does not match the brick used on the
stairwell structure as required.
There was general discussion by the Board Members of the item and possible solutions to
remedy the unapproved brick veneer structure that was installed.
The Board Members asked staff and the Applicant questions in general.
Ward Wells suggested adding architectural elements to tie the two brick veneers together. Jason
Kinnard concurred.
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Hunter Goodwin suggested that the item be tabled and requested that the Applicant submit to the
Design Review Board alternatives using additional architectural elements for review.
Alan King motioned to table the item and have the Applicant return to the Design Review
Board with plans showing additional architectural elements to tie the two brick veneers
together and to approve the extension of Corner Bar's Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy for 30 days. Hunter Goodwin seconded the motion; motion passed (5-0).
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