Item 7. Architectural Testing
S T A F F R E P O R T
March 29, 2012
CASE NO: ZA11-066
PROJECT: Zoning Site Plan- Architectural Testing, Inc.
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Architectural Testing, Inc. is requesting
approval of a Zoning Change and Site Plan from “I-1” Industrial Zoning District to “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District for Architectural Testing on property located at 2865 Market Loop
and described as Lot 4, Block C, Commerce Business Park Addition. SPIN # 8
DETAILS: The zoning change and site plan request would maintain the existing base zoning of “I-1” Industrial
District uses while allowing for the construction of an outdoor testing area, consisting of a 40’ mockup wall, to expand the scope of the current material performance testing done on
site. The request proposes to allow uses and regulations generally listed below and in more detail as provided in “S-P-1” detailed site plan district narrative and plans in “Attachment
C”. The S-P-1 site plan district generally proposes:
“I-1” light industrial uses as currently exist to include an outdoor laboratory for mock wall testing up to 40 feet in height;
Impervious
coverage increase from 85% (existing) to 95% of lot area;
Bufferyard as proposed on plan and planting chart;
8 chain link with opaque slats for screening for laboratory yard and trash
enclosure (per example photograph)
The following variances are requested:
Reduction in required interior landscape area from 1,500 SF to 514 SF with a reduction in the Canopy Trees
from 2 to 1, Accent Trees from 5 to 2 and 23 shrubs to 15;
Variance to the noise regulations of the City Code from a maximum of 70 dBA daytime (7am to 9 pm) 65dBA nighttime/weekend to
90dBA. (This variance requires City Council approval only.)
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct Public Hearing
2) Consider Zoning Change and Site Plan Approval Request
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background
Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Plans and Support Information – Link to PowerPoint Presentation
(D) Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated March 16, 2012
(E) Surrounding Property
Owners Map
(F) Surrounding Property Owners Responses
(G) Full Size Plans (for Commission and Council Members Only)
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072
Matt Jones (817) 748-8269
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER/ Architectural Testing, Inc.
APPLICANT:
PROPERTY SITUATION: 2865 Market Loop
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 4, Block C, Commerce Business Park Addition
LAND
USE CATEGORY: Industrial
CURRENT ZONING: “I-1” Industrial Zoning District
REQUESTED ZONING: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District
HISTORY: Property was zoned and platted for “LI” light
industrial district 1986;
Property was designated as “I-1” light industrial district with the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance No. 480 and official map in September of 1989;
The building
for this site was constructed in 1995.
WATER/SEWER: There are existing water and sewer lines that serve the existing facility.
SOUTHLAKE 2030 PLAN: Consolidated Future Land Use Plan
The
Consolidated Future Land Use Plan remains consistent with current LUD designation of “Industrial” uses. The proposed zoning and site plan for Architectural Testing is consistent with
the recommended scope of uses under the “Industrial” land use designation.
CITIZEN INPUT: A SPIN meeting was held on November 14, 2011 at Town Hall. The SPIN report for this meeting
is under Attachment “C” of this staff report.
STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Site Plan Review Summary No. 3, dated March 30, 2012.
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Plans and Support Information
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SITE PLAN
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SITE DATA SUMMARY
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SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO. Formal Application Pending
PROJECT NAME: Market Loop Mock-Up Testing
SPIN DISTRICT: SPIN # 8
MEETING DATE: November 14, 2011; 6:00 PM
MEETING
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
Training Rooms 3A – 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Three (3)
SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: Pattie Minder (# 8)
APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: Andy
Cost, Architectural Testing, Inc.
STAFF PRESENT: Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough, Deputy Director Planning and Development Services, (817)748-8072; dkillough@ci.southlake
.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
The property is located at 2865 Market Loop; approximately 0.9 acres in the Commerce Business Park.
Development Details
This property
is currently zoned I-1, Light Industrial District. Due to the proposed site plan, the applicant is requesting a zoning change to S-P-1 Detailed Site Plan District with Site Plan to accommodate
proposed impervious coverage (80% allowed in I-1) requirements. The following details for the proposed use were provided by the applicant during the SPIN presentation:
Can test multiple
mock-ups at the same time, with all the necessary equipment to simplify construction and testing.
Customer offices, lounge, conference room and wireless Internet.
On-site machine shop
and craftsmen keep projects on track in the face of the unexpected issues.
TYPICAL TEST METHODS:
ASTM E283 – Air Infiltration/Exfiltration
ASTM E331 – Resistance to Water Penetration
– Static Method
ASTM E330 – Uniform Load Testing – Wind Loads
AAMA 501.1 - Resistance to Water Penetration – Dynamic Method
AAMA 501.4 – Horizontal Building Movement – Wind Induced/Seismic
AAMA 501.5 – Thermal Cycling
AAMA 501.7 - Vertical Building Movement – Live Load/Column Shortening
Condensation Evaluation
Building
Maintenance Equipment/Anchor Testing
Site improvement exhibit shown at SPIN:
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QUESTIONS / CONCERNS
How long will it take to construct the proposed site?
One to two months.
Will
you test every day?
No, actual testing will occur every three to four months.
Will you have a team to build?
Yes, at least four people.
Will you have a team to test?
Yes, at least
10 to 12 people to perform different roles.
Permanent employees?
We will be using different manufacturers and contractors dependent upon the architectural design to be tested.
Why
do you need a new site plan?
Our proposal exceeds the 80% impervious coverage that is allowed in the existing zoning district.
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.
SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA11-066
Review No.: Three
Date of Review: 3/30/12
Project Name: Zoning Site Plan – Architectural Testing, Inc.
APPLICANT:
ARCHITECT:
Architectural
Testing Inc., John Waskow
2865 Market Loop
Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: (817) 410-7202
Phone:
Fax: (817) 424-8463
Fax:
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE
ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 3/22/12 AND WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. THESE STIPULATIONS ARE HEREBY MADE CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY
AMENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER CLARIFICATION, PLEASE CONTACT MATT JONES AT (817) 748-8269.
* The applicant is requesting approval of the permitted
uses and development regulations as in accordance with the S-P-1 zoning narrative included as part of attachment ‘C’ of this report.
The following changes are needed with regard to
the landscape plan:
Correct the “required” plantings for the east bufferyard to reflect 16 shrubs and the south bufferyard to reflect 4 accent trees. (applicant requests bufferyrds
as proposed on plan and planting chart as part of the “S-P-1” zoning regulations)
Provide the minimum landscape area and plant material required for the development at the time of construction
in 1995. Correct the “required” interior landscape area to reflect 1,500 square feet with 2 canopy trees, 5 accent trees, 23 shrubs and 135 of ground cover. Although this plan does
not require new interior landscaping or compliance with the current Interior Landscape regulations of Ord. 544-B, as amended, the proposal will reduce the 1,500 square feet of interior
landscape area required at the time of construction of this building in 1995 to approximately 514 square feet, having 1 canopy tree (2 required), 2 accent trees (5 required) and 15 shrubs
(23 required). (Variance Requested)
Public Works/Engineering Review
Case No.
ZA11-066
Review No.
1
Dated:
12/08/11
Number of Pages:
2
Project Name:
Architectural Testing, Inc.
Contact:
Steve Anderson,
Civil Engineer
Phone:
(817) 748-8101
Fax:
(817) 748-8077
Email: sanderson@ci.southlake.tx.us
The
following comments are based on the review of plans received on
11/28/11
It is the applicant’s
responsibility to contact the department representative shown above and make modifications
as required by the comment.
WATER AND SANITARY SEWER COMMENTS:
1. The fire/utility vault needs to have HS20 traffic rated top/lid if remaining in proposed paved area, or relocate
or protect with bollards.
PAVEMENT COMMENTS:
Pavement will need to be inspected by Building Inspections
Pavement needs to stop at property line, pavement cannot encroach into Public
Right of Way.
DRAINAGE COMMENTS:
Provide Drainage Area Map and calculations showing effects of increased runoff due to increased paving areas.
Provide Grading Plan of proposed paving
areas.
INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS:
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Any hazardous waste being discharged must be pretreated Ordinance No. 836.
Informational Comments:
* SPIN meeting was held on November 14, 2011.
* No review of proposed signs is intended with this site plan. A separate building permit is required prior
to construction of any signs.
* Screening is as proposed in the S-P-1 zoning or as currently exists on the site.
* All new or modified lighting must comply with the Lighting Ordinance
No. 693, as amended.
* All development must comply with the Drainage Ordinance No. 605 and the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance No. 946, as amended.
* It appears that this property
lies within the 75 LDN D/FW Regional Airport Overlay Zone and will require construction standards that meet requirements of the Airport Compatible Land Use Zoning Ordinance No. 479.
* The
applicant should be aware that prior to issuance of a building permit a fully corrected site plan, landscape plan, irrigation plan, and building plans, must be submitted for approval
and all required fees must be paid. This may include but not be limited to the following fees: Park Fee, Perimeter Street Fee, Water & Sewer Impact and Tap Fees, and related Permit
Fees.
* Denotes Informational Comment
Surrounding Property Owners
Timarron Country Club
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SPO #
PHYS_ADDR
OWNER_NAME
ZONING
LU_TYPE
ACREAGE
RESPONSE
1
2915 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD
Anderson, Stephen P
I1
Retail Commercial
0.65
N
R
2
2925 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD
Holbrook, Thomas M & Lori S
SP1
Retail Commercial
0.75
NR
3
275 COMMERCE ST
275 Comerce Ltd
SP1
Industrial, Retail Commercial
2.00
NR
4
325
COMMERCE ST
P & P Management
SP1
Industrial
2.17
NR
5
375 COMMERCE ST
Mannhart, Edwin
SP1
Industrial
1.74
NR
6
525 COMMERCE ST
Rozes, Peter & Kerry
I1
Industrial
1.22
NR
7
545 COMMERCE ST
Big L Inc
I1
Industrial
1.30
NR
8
585 COMMERCE ST
Commerce Business Park Jv
I1
Industrial
3.95
NR
9
2905 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD
Stacey Real Estate Partner
Ltd
SP1
Industrial, Retail Commercial
2.55
NR
10
280 COMMERCE ST
280 Sport Llc
SP1
Industrial
4.05
NR
11
2890 MARKET LOOP
H K Marvin Ltd Prtnshp
I1
Industrial
0.93
NR
12
287
0 MARKET LOOP
Ram Interests Lp
I1
Industrial
1.04
NR
13
2860 MARKET LOOP
Bbj & E Ltd
I1
Industrial
1.99
NR
14
2850 MARKET LOOP
Akp Management Llc
I1
Industrial
1.44
NR
15
2
830 MARKET LOOP
Amar Saini Corp
I1
Industrial
1.66
NR
16
2820 MARKET LOOP
Wang, Jeff (Chaur-Tarng)
I1
Industrial
0.77
NR
17
2810 MARKET LOOP
Jjk Management Llc
I1
Industrial
0.8
1
NR
18
2800 MARKET LOOP
Market Loop Ltd
I1
Industrial
0.68
NR
19
2805 MARKET LOOP
Rainier Southlake Dst
I1
Industrial
1.63
NR
20
540 COMMERCE ST
Tri Dal Excavation
& Utilities
SP1
Industrial
6.67
NR
21
2865 MARKET LOOP
Taylor, Henry A & Carole F
I1
Industrial
0.91
NR
22
2875 MARKET LOOP
Pack, Leon Tr
I1
Industrial
0.95
NR
23
2895 MARKET LOOP
Four Star Investments
I1
Industrial
1.00
NR
24
580 COMMERCE ST
Rainier Southlake Dst
I1
Industrial
1.63
NR
25
726 COMMERCE ST
Pima Properties
Inc
I1
Industrial
0.71
NR
26
2875 EXCHANGE BLVD
Rainier Southlake Dst
I1
Industrial
0.72
NR
27
2865 EXCHANGE BLVD
Rainier Southlake Dst
I1
Industrial
0.73
NR
28
2855
EXCHANGE BLVD
Rainier Southlake Dst
I1
Industrial
0.72
NR
29
2845 EXCHANGE BLVD
Rainier Southlake Dst
I1
Industrial
0.74
NR
30
2835 EXCHANGE BLVD
Rainier Southlake
Dst
I1
Industrial
0.65
NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Fourteen (30)
Responses Received: None (0)
Property Owner Responses
None