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Item 10 - ZA16-004 - Southlake Motor Cars Department of Planning & Development Services S T A F F R E P O R T April 1, 2016 CASE NO: ZA16-004 PROJECT:Specific Use Permit for Southlake Motorcars EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: PEBL Partnership, Ltd. is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for the Sales and/or Service of Used Automobiles, Trucks, or Motorhomes on property described as Lot 3, Block A, North Davis Business Park, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 2100 Greenwood Drive, Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: “I-1” Light Industrial District. SPIN Neighborhood # 10. REQUEST DETAILS: PEBL Partnership, Ltd. is requesting approval to allow the sales and/or service of used automobiles and trucks utilizing approximately 10,900 square feet of a 16,465 square foot existing warehouse building. The proposed use will include an indoor auto showroom for the sale of pre-owned exotic, high-end automobiles and trucks and corresponding light office space. No motorhomes will be sold at this indoor auto showroom. The remaining 5,565 square feet of st the building is currently being leased by Making Music 1, LLC; which operates as a music instrument and service business. The applicant has stated that although “pre-owned/used” is the correct designation for the type of automobiles that will be housed at this location, most all of the automobiles are collector-type units that are sold primarily online. Nearly 85% of all the transactions conducted by Southlake Motorcars are done via the Internet and shipped out of state or overseas. The proposed use will not function similar to that of any “used car lot,” but rather a holding facility until the vehicle is transported. The thirty-five (35) existing parking spaces on this lot will accommodate the proposed and existing use. The applicant is requesting a 10- year approval period. ACTION NEEDED:1) Conduct public hearing 2) Consider specific use permit approval ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map (C) Plans and Support Information – Link to PowerPoint Presentation (D) SPIN Forum Meeting Report (E) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses Case No. ZA16-004 (F) Full Size Plans (For Commissioners and Council Members Only) STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072 Lorrie Fletcher (817) 748-8069 Case No. ZA16-004 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OWNER/APPLICANT: PEBL Partnership, Ltd. (owns the entire warehouse) PROPERTY SITUATION: 2100 Greenwood Dr. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 3, Block A, North Davis Business Park Addition LAND USE CATEGORY: Industrial CURRENT ZONING: “I-1” Light Industrial District HISTORY: -On February 4, 1986 the City Council approved a Final Plat for the North Davis Business Park. At this point in time, the North Davis Business Park was in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. -On March 18, 1986 the City Council approved Ordinance No. 324 annexing the North Davis Business Park into the City of Southlake. At this time, the “LI” Light Industrial zoning was placed on the properties within the North Davis Business Park and the official zoning map updated at that time. - In September of 1986 the City Council approved Zoning Ordinance No. 334 rezoned the property to “I-1” Light Industrial Zoning District. - On September 19, 1989 the City Council approved Zoning Ordinance No. 480 and adopted the official zoning map which placed “I-1” Light Industrial zoning on the property. - On February 18, 1999 the City Council approved a site plan for Lots 3 & 4, Block A, for two (2) office/warehouse buildings totaling approximately 32,400 square feet. (ZA99-008) CITIZEN INPUT: A SPIN Forum was held for this project March 8, 2016. A summary report is included as Attachment ‘D’ of this report. SOUTHLAKE 2030:Consolidated Future Land Use Plan The Southlake 2030 Future Land Use Plan designates this property as Industrial. The Industrial land use designation is defined within Southlake 2030 as the following: “Industrial and business service development that is relatively free of unwanted side effects, such as unsightliness, noise, odor, glare, vibrations, etc., is permitted in the Industrial category. If meeting the qualification of relatively free of unwanted side effects, suitable types of development in the Industrial category can be characterized by the manufacturing, processing, packaging, assembly, storage, warehousing and/or distribution of products. Ancillary commercial and retail activities associated with these uses are permitted. Public Parks / Open Space and Public / Semi-Public activities as described above may be permitted if surrounding industrial uses do not pose hazards and are sufficiently buffered.” Case No. Attachment A ZA16-004 Page 2 TRANSPORTATION ASSESSMENT: Area Road Network and Conditions The existing development has access onto Greenwood Drive, a fully improved local commercial street. Lots 3 & 4 are congruent and each lot has access onto Greenwood Drive. Traffic Impact Square AM-AM-PM-PM- Use Vtpd* Feet IN OUT IN OUT Warehouse (150) 16,465 79 4 3 1 9 Vehicle Trips Per Day * * AM-In, AM-Out, PM-In and PM-Out are peak hour generators on a weekday th * Based on the ITE: Trip Generation Manual, 7 Edition TREE PRESERVATION: The proposed SUP will not change the exterior of the existing building or landscape. UTILITIES: Water There is an existing 8-inch water line along the south boundary of the property under Greenwood Drive and a 6-inch water line into the property. Sewer There is an existing 6-inch sanitary sewer line located at the southwest boundary of the property. STAFF COMMENTS : Due to the limited scope of this application, a staff review was not generated. N:\\Community Development\\MEMO\\2016 Cases\\004 - SUP - Southlake Motorcars\\P&Z Packet\\Item 10 SUP Southlake Motor Cars.docx Case No. Attachment A ZA16-004 Page 2 Case No. Attachment B ZA16-004 Page 1 Applicant’s Narrative Case No. Attachment C ZA16-004 Page 1 Case No. Attachment C ZA16-004 Page 2 Approved Site Plan Lot 3 Case No. Attachment C ZA16-004 Page 3 Floor Plan Exhibits Case No. Attachment C ZA16-004 Page 4 SPIN MEETING REPORT SPIN Item Number: SPIN2016-10 Project Name: Southlake Motorcars (City Case ZA16-004) SPIN Neighborhood: SPIN # 10 Meeting Date: March 8, 2016 Meeting Location: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX City Council Chambers Total Attendance: Six (6) Host: Craig Rothmeier, Community Engagement Committee Applicant Presenting: Jason Wynn, PEBL Partnership, Ltd. City Staff Present: Jerod Potts, Planner I City Staff Contact: Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I – (817) 747-8069 Town Hall Forums can be viewed in their entirety by visiting http://www.cityofsouthlake.com and clicking on “Learn More” under Video On Demand; forums are listed under SPIN by meeting date. FORUM SUMMARY Property Situation:  2100 Greenwood Drive Development Details:  Requesting a Specific Use Permit  The applicant mentioned their intentions for moving forward would be to enhance the building, property, grounds, with a number of aesthetic upgrades  The applicant noted that PEBL partnership has five (5) other properties throughout Texas, which are maintained to the highest level  The applicant said the tenant is Southlake Motorcars, a highline luxury automotive re-seller that focuses its business primary in the online sector. Southlake Motorcars bracket of car sales can be anywhere from $75,000 to $1,000,000 or even a little bit more  The applicant mentioned that nearly 8 out of every 10, almost 9 out of every 10 cars are sold online and out-of-state so the traffic through Southlake Motorcars at this location would be very minimal, would really not see a lot of traffic that would come in and out. Most of the sales and viewings are done by appointment, but that is only 10% of the business.  The applicant said that the intent is to use the facility to house the cars where they are kept out Case No. Attachment D ZA16-004 Page 1 of high-flow traffic, out of weather, and out of harm’s way. Exhibits presented at SPIN: Case No. Attachment D ZA16-004 Page 2 Case No. Attachment D ZA16-004 Page 3 Case No. Attachment D ZA16-004 Page 4 Case No. Attachment D ZA16-004 Page 5 Case No. Attachment D ZA16-004 Page 6 QUESTIONS / CONCERNS:  None. SPIN Meeting Reports are general observations of SPIN Meetings by City staff and SPIN Representatives. The report is neither verbatim nor official meeting minutes; rather it serves to inform elected and appointed officials, City staff, and the public of the issues and questions raised by residents and the general responses made. Responses as summarized in this report should not be taken as guarantees by the applicant. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to follow the case through the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action by City Council. Case No. Attachment D ZA16-004 Page 7 Blackboard Connect Delivery Results for March 8, 2016 SPIN Meeting Case No. Attachment D ZA16-004 Page 8 Case No. Attachment D ZA16-004 Page 9 SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES Southlake Motorcars Owner Name Zoning Address Acreage Response JORDAN, STANLEY I1 2000 GREENWOOD DR 1.16 1. NR LAGO DEL SUR LLC I1 2050 GREENWOOD DR 1.23 2. NR LAGO DEL SUR LLC I1 2100 GREENWOOD DR 1.13 3. NR CENTERPOINT SERVICES INC I1 1950 GREENWOOD DR 1.03 4. NR DISIERE, DAVID I1 2055 GREENWOOD DR 1.13 5. NR RANDY ALLEN LLC SP1 2105 GREENWOOD DR 0.82 6. NR CENTERPOINT SERVICES INC I1 1900 GREENWOOD DR 1.19 7. NR MENDEZ LTD SP1 2104 GREENBRIAR DR 0.85 8. NR LAGO DEL SUR LLC I1 2100 GREENBRIAR DR 1.13 9. NR WEBOCK LLC I1 2107 GREENBRIAR DR 0.66 10. NR HOLLINGSWORTH, GARY I1 2113 GREENBRIAR DR 0.61 11. NR D FONTANA HOLDINGS LP I1 2075 GREENBRIAR DR 2.99 12. NR PARLAY ENTERPRISES LLC SP1 945 DAVIS BLVD 0.68 13. NR MILLER, RODGERS C I1 2150 GREENWOOD DR 1.25 14. NR RYAN, MARSHALL D I1 2110 GREENBRIAR DR 1.28 15. F AVARY FAMILY LTD PRTNSHP I1 2105 GREENBRIAR DR 0.85 16. NR RIDGEVIEW-SQUIRREL CREEK I LLC TZD 685 DAVIS BLVD 12.75 17. NR F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response Notices Sent: Seventeen (17) Responses Received: One (1) – see attached Case No. Attachment E ZA16-004 Page 1 Case No. Attachment E ZA16-004 Page 2