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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. N:\Community Development\MEMO\2011 Cases\066 - ZSP – Architectural Testing\Staff Report / Plans and Support Information / / SITE PLAN / / SITE DATA SUMMARY / / / 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: / 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: * 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 / 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