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.'f 1 i is, AGENDA
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Friday, May 08, 2009, 11:00 AM
Administrative Conference Room
College Station City Hall
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas, 77840
Call to Order
2. Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting Minutes.
March 13, 2009, DRB Minutes
3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a sign package for Sonic Drive-In,
located at 512 Harvey Road and generally located in the Wolf Pen Creek District between
Rudy's and Ozona. Case #09-00500032 (LH)
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a sign package for The Lofts at Wolf Pen
Creek, located at 614 Holleman Drive East, generally located on the southwest corner of
the intersection of Holleman Drive East and Dartmouth Street in the Wolf Pen Creek
District. Case #09-00500067 (JS)
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a sign package for Ozona Grill & Bar
Restaurant, located at 520 Harvey Road and generally located in the Wolf Pen Creek
District between Sonic and Carino's Restaurant. Case #09-00500085 (MR)
6. 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.
7. 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 Friday, May 08, 2009 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 , 2009 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.aov. The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at
all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on , 2009 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 , 2009.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
By
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of 12009.
Notary Public- Brazos County, Texas
My commission expires:
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Minutes
Design Review Board
Friday, March 13, 2009
Administrative Conference Room
1101 Texas Avenue
11:00 AM
Board Members Present: John Nichols, Ward Wells, Hunter Goodwin, Jason Kinnard,
Alan King, and Katy Jackson
Staff Present: Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Staff Planners Matt
Robinson and Lauren Hovde, Intern Felix Landry, Graduate
Civil Engineer Ed McDonald, and Staff Assistant Nicole
Padilla
Others Present: Mike Hendrix, Andrew Hawkins, and Robert Span
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to order.
Chairman Nichols called the meeting to order at 11:03 a.m.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consider Absence request
Jason Kinnard
Katy Jackson
Hunter Goodwin motioned to approve absence requests. Ward Wells seconded the motion;
which passed unopposed (6-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Possible action and discussion to approve meeting minutes
for November 14, 2008 and December 12, 2008.
Ward Wells motioned to approve the meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Hunter
Goodwin and passed (6-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a request
for a waiver to the Northgate District Sidewalk Standards and Street Tree
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requirements for the Northgate Restrooms project, located at 300 Church Street and
generally located along Church Street to the north of the Northgate Promenade. Case
#09-00500028 (LH)
Lauren Hovde, Staff Planner, presented the request for a waiver to the Northgate District
Sidewalk Standards and Street Tree requirements for the Northgate Restrooms. She
answered questions in general from the board members.
Katy Jackson recused herself from this item since she is a business owner in this district.
Alan King motioned to approve the item and the waivers for the sidewalk and street tree
requirements with the condition that pavers be used in the motorcycle parking spaces rather
than asphalt. The motion was seconded by Jason Kinnard and passed (5-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Presentation and discussion regarding proposed changes
for Wolf Creek Car Wash, located at 300 Harvey Road and generally located between
Taco Bell and Advance Auto Parts. Case #09-00500031 (MR)
Matt Robinson, Staff Planner, presented the changes for the Wolf Creek Car Wash.
Mike Hendrix of Texas Shade provided color and material samples and answered questions
in general by the board.
No action was taken for this item.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: 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.
Chairman Nichols requested that staff provide both the existing plans and proposed plans for
each item.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Adjourn
Alan King motioned for adjournment. Ward Wells seconded the motion; which passed (6-0).
Meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
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APPROVED:
John Nichols, Chairman
ATTEST:
Nicole Padilla, Staff Assistant
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
WOLF PEN CREEK DESIGN DISTRICT
STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Lauren A. Hovde, Staff Planner Report Date: May 1, 2009
E-mail: Ihovde(o-)cstx.gov Meeting Date: May 8, 2009
For
SONIC DRIVE-IN- BUILDING & SIGN REVIEW (09-0050032)
Item: Presentation, discussion and possible action on sign details for Sonic Restaurant.
Location: 512 Harvey Road
Applicant: Greg Lee, Sonic Operations
Item Summary: The applicant is requesting to install Pop Board signs on the side of the
building in addition to installing a cherry limeade sign on the front of the building facing
Harvey Road. These items are considered signs because they advertise the goods and
services sold at this location.
The frames of the Pop Boards were approved to be painted SW 6447 Evergreen on
June 17, 2008; however, the signs/pictures themselves were not specifically addressed
during the meeting. The applicant has stated that the subject pictures were existing
when the project underwent fagade renovations and that they wish continue their use.
In addition, the applicant is seeking approval of the cherry limeade sign on the front
fagade under the patio. Pictures of this sign were submitted with the last sign package
that was approved by DRB, but it was not specifically addressed during the meeting.
This location has 54 square feet of existing approved attached signage. This request
includes an additional 144 square feet, which is still under the 352 square feet of
attached signage that is allowed for this location with its two pubic entry facades.
All signs reviewed and approved by DRB will require the submittal and approval of a
sign permit application in order to receive a permit to install the signs.
Administrator Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the Pop Board
pictures due to DRB's approval of the frame color change. Since the frames have been
approved, it is understood that the pictures themselves would remain. Staff
recommends denial of the cherry limeade sign because it is visible from Harvey Road
and utilizes multiple colors that may not be harmonious with the Wolf Pen Creek District.
In addition, the cherry limeade sign does not meet standards set forth in Section
5.6.A.11 of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), which states that the number of
graphic elements on a sign shall be the minimum needed to convey the sign's major
message.
Issues/Items for Review:
Signage - The UDO provides the Design Review Board with the following guidance
when considering signs in Wolf Pen Creek:
■ Section 5.6.A.11
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.
f. Identification signs of a prototype design and corporation logos
shall conform to the criteria for all other signs.
Attachments:
1. Application
2. Elevations of all building sides (in packet)
3. Photographs of signage (in packet)
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BUILDING SIGN REVIEW APPLICATION
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Application completed in full.
$200 Special District Review Fee_
Ten (10) oDpies of facade details with dimensions.
Ten (10) copies of sign detaiIF, with dimensions.
- Ten (10) topics of the building elevation showing ,agn placement (if attached signage is
proposed).
Color and material samples.
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
WOLF PEN CREEK DESIGN DISTRICT
STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Jason Schubert, Staff Planner Report Date: May 1, 2009
E-mail: jschubert(o-)cstx.gov Meeting Date: May 8, 2009
For
THE LOFTS AT WOLF PEN CREEK - SIGN REVIEW (09-0050067)
Item: Presentation, discussion and possible action on a sign package for The Lofts at
Wolf Pen Creek.
Location: 614 Holleman Drive East
Applicant: Natalie Ruiz, IPS Group
Item Summary: The applicant is requesting approval of the general sign package for
The Lofts at Wolf Pen Creek development. The development is currently under
construction and received site plan approval from the Design Review Board in May
2008 and final approval of the stamped and stained concrete areas in August 2008.
The applicant is proposing one freestanding sign, two projection signs, and one
attached sign. Additional sign requests are expected in the future as the commercial
tenant spaces are leased and finished out.
As submitted, several components of the proposed sign package do not meet the
technical requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance. At their May 5th meeting,
the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) will consider a number of variances to the sign
package. This Staff Report assumes that the variances related to the sign package
have been granted by the ZBA. Though dimensional sign variances may be granted by
the ZBA, the DRB still retains the full review and approval authority for these signs
because they are proposed in the Wolf Pen Creek district. If all of the variance requests
are not granted by ZBA, the signs not in compliance with the technical requirements of
the UDO will not be able to be considered by the DRB.
The proposed freestanding sign is approximately 25 square feet in size, is 15 feet and 6
inches tall, and is proposed to be located in the plaza area in front of the commercial
uses (Building #3) at least 32 feet from the curb and outside of the easements in the
plaza area. It is made of aluminum material and complies with the sign regulations
found in UDO Section 7.4 for freestanding signs. This sign, as well as the overall
proposed sign package, utilizes a green, black, and purple color scheme.
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Two 65 square foot projection signs (15 feet tall and 4 feet, 4 inches wide) are proposed
in the sign package. One sign projects from Building #1 along Holleman Drive East
near the Ice Center and is located over 30 feet above the ground. The second sign
projects from Building #5 along Dartmouth Street and is located about 27 feet above the
ground. The proposed projection signs consist of banner material.
The proposed attached sign is located on the canopy in front of the private clubhouse
entrance facing Holleman Drive East. The area of a sign is the measure of the height
and width of an imaginary rectangle around all extremities. Due to the 6-foot height of
the vertical bar in the sign, the sign is approximately 220 square feet in area. When
considering the area of the sign if the vertical bar where removed, it would total less
than 90 square feet. The lettering consists of halo-lit channel letters with LED lighting
behind them.
As can be observed on the Sign Key (first page) of the sign package, other signs such
as building numbers, a directory, and parking signage are also anticipated. These signs
do not require building permits, since they are not considered visible from the street due
to the small font size they contain. They are only shown for reference.
All signs reviewed and approved by the DRB will require the submittal and approval of a
sign permit application in order to receive a permit to install the signs.
Recommendations: Staff recommends denial of the two proposed projection signs. In
evaluating the projection signs with the intent of the Wolf Pen Creek district and the
specific criteria listed below, staff believes that the proposed banner material is not
consistent with the intent for the district to have harmonious and durable materials.
Furthermore, projection signs are otherwise only allowed in two Northgate districts: NG-
1 Core Northgate and NG-2 Transitional Northgate. Projection signs are permitted in
these districts as an alternative type of attached sign due to the unique nature of
Northgate, which requires multi-story buildings and maximum setbacks while being
adjacent to rights-of-way of 50 feet or less. These factors create an enclosed street
environment that may limit the effectiveness of standard attached signs parallel to the
face of a building. Because of this, the projection sign option is available. While
allowed in these Northgate districts, they are limited to a pedestrian scale with an 18-
square foot maximum when buildings are at least 3-stories in height. The proposed
projection signs are located along major thoroughfares in the Wolf Pen Creek district
and are not pedestrian scale - being 65 square foot in area and located more than 30
feet above the ground. The signs also are not compatible with signs on adjoining
premises and otherwise function as additional freestanding signs.
Staff does recommend approval of the proposed freestanding and attached signs.
These signs are composed of durable material and are proposed to be of a scale
proportional to the development and its surroundings. Please refer to the next section
for the review criteria.
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Issues/Items for Review:
Signage - The UDO provides the Design Review Board with the following guidance
when considering signs in Wolf Pen Creek:
■ Section 5.6.A.11
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.
f. Identification signs of a prototype design and corporation logos shall
conform to the criteria for all other signs.
Attachments:
1. Application
2. Sign Package (in packet)
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j, h-_ Teri (10) copies of facade details wittP difnenf, ionr}.
rte.' Teri {10) copies of sign details udth dimensiono.
L~.- Ten (10) copies of bulling elevation showing sign pla.c rnent (if attached sign age is proposed).
Color & M;MP.riul ,arnplec.
Date of Prearrpheation Con renco. Movernber 5 00 - _._......v. _ Y_.,....._..",...-- - -
NAME OF PROJECT The Lofts at Wolf Pen Crank
AOMESS & LEGAL DESCMPTION The Lofts at Wolf Fen roe k - _LA 1,j„ E31 ack 1 & Lot 1, Block and
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PRE ENT & PROPOSED USE OF FROPEITI-Y Urban residential lofts aid attached conwnercial retail.
PROJECT MANAGER' INf ORMATION(Primary Contact for fim Prof t~
Name Natalie Ruiz, P S Group
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State Texas Zip Cade I7840 E-Mai[Address
Rhone Number 979-846-9259 Fax Plumber 979-260-;1564
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Marne Mar Lindley, _ Asset Plus Corporation
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
WOLF PEN CREEK DESIGN DISTRICT
STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Matt Robinson, Staff Planner Report Date: May 1, 2009
E-mail: mrobinson(o-)cstx.gov Meeting Date: May 8, 2009
For
OZONA GRILL & BAR - BUILDING & SIGN REVIEW (09-00500085)
Item: Presentation, discussion and possible action on freestanding sign details for
Ozona Grill & Bar Restaurant.
Location: 520 Harvey Road
Applicant: David Cooper, Davids Signs
Item Summary: The applicant is requesting to replace the existing freestanding
monument sign along Harvey Road with a sign utilizing the company's new branding.
The existing sign was approved in 2003, when the restaurant changed from Kona
Ranch to Ozona Grill & Bar.
The applicant has proposed two different sign options for review. The first option
incorporates the colors of Green (PMS 349C), Sunflower (PMS 123C), White, Red
(PMS 485C), and Reflex Blue as the main colors of the sign. The colors proposed are
from the Pantone Matching System (PMS) and do not match any of the approved colors
on the City's color palette list. The sign includes graphic elements consisting of a large
red directional arrow below the name of the restaurant, and a wave graphic above the
restaurant name. In addition, four shades of neon are being proposed to be utilized on
the sign, including white neon on the inside of the lettering, bright yellow on the arrow
accents, red on the sign border and a ruby color for the accent wave.
The second sign option proposed by the applicant is identical in design to the first
proposal, but incorporates colors that have been utilized on other Wolf Pen Creek sign
proposals. This includes the Green (PMS 7483), Gold (141) and Red (PMS 1797) used
on the "Carino's Italian Grill" sign. In addition the lettering on the sign utilizes a bronze
color, in place of the blue that is proposed on the first sign option. The neon lighting
colors proposed in the first sign option are also included on this sign proposal.
Both sign options propose the use of the existing monument sign base and are
approximately 54 square feet in size. As such, they meet the requirements of the
Unified Development Ordinance Section 7.4.N Freestanding Signs as it relates to
allowable sign area and height.
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All signs reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board will require the submittal
of a sign permit application in order to receive a permit prior to install the signs.
Recommendations: Staff recommends denial of the first sign option as mentioned
above, as it is staff's opinion that the colors and materials proposed are not restrained
and harmonious with the building, and that the number of graphical elements exceeds
what is needed to convey the sign's message. As proposed, the sign incorporates
colors that are not currently utilized on the building and in staff's opinion are not
harmonious with the existing building. In addition, graphical elements on the sign
appear to exceed what is needed to convey the sign's major message. This includes the
large arrow element, with lighted accents, and the lighted wave accent at the top of the
sign.
Staff recommends denial of the second sign option proposed, that utilizes elements
previously mentioned above, on the basis that the colors and lighting proposed are not
restrained and harmonious with the building and that the number of graphical elements
exceeds what is needed to convey the sign's message. While the sign does utilize
colors that have been approved on other Wolf Pen Creek sign proposals, the sign still
incorporates the use of four different neon colors that were proposed on the first sign
option. As such, it is staff's opinion that the colors and lighting are not restrained and
harmonious with the building. With the design of the sign being the same from the first
proposal, staff still asserts that the number of graphical elements exceeds what is
needed to convey the sign's major message.
Issues/Items for Review:
Signage - The UDO provides the Design Review Board with the following guidance
when considering signs in Wolf Pen Creek:
■ Section 5.6.A.11
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.
f. Identification signs of a prototype design and corporation logos
shall conform to the criteria for all other signs.
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Attachments:
1. Application
2. Sign & Building Pictures
3. Sign Details (included in packet)
4. Sign color sample board (provided at meeting)
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