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Item 7ECity of Southlake Department of Planning S T A F F R E P O R T January 11, 2006 ZA05-108 CASE NO: Zoning Change and Site Plan for Commerce Business Park PROJECT: REQUEST:Ram Interest, LP is requesting approval of a zoning change from I-1 Light Industrial District to S-P-1 Detailed Site Plan District and site plan for Commerce Business Park. All buildingsandimprovementsshownonthe attached plan are existing. No new improvements are proposed. The purpose of this request is to add specific retail uses to the permitted “I-1” light industrial uses. A parking ratio of 1 space per 600 square feet of retail/showroom floor area is proposed for permitted retail type uses. Given the available parking, this would permit a maximum of 43,000 square feet of retail floor space. A landscape plan showing existing trees,shrubs and replacement of trees is included in page 2 of attachment ‘C’. 1. Conduct public hearing ACTION NEEDED: 2. Consider second reading for zoning change and site plan ATTACHMENTS: (A) BackgroundInformation (B) Vicinity Map (C)Plans and Support Information Revised Zoning and Site Plan Review Summary No. 1, dated November (D) 30, 2005 (E)Surrounding Property Owners Map (F)Surrounding Property Owners Responses (G)Ordinance No. 480-471 (H)Full Size Plans (for Commission and Council Members Only) STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (748-8067) Dennis Killough(748-8072) Case No. ZA05-108 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OWNER/APPLICANT:Ram Interest, LP PROPERTY SITUATION:The property is located at 275 through 325 Commerce Street. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 2 & 3, Block A, Commerce Business Park LAND USE CATEGORY: Industrial CURRENT ZONING: I-1 Light Industrial District REQUESTED ZONING: S-P-1 Detailed Site Plan District P&ZACTION:October 20, 2005; Approved (7-0) subject to Site Plan Review Summary No. 1, dated October 14, 2005; recognizing the applicant’s willingness to institute a reciprocal parking agreement; adding permitted uses that are itemized as Attachment C but striking items 1, 7, and 12; and, stating the parking would have to meet city code. COUNCILACTION:November 1, 2005; Approved first reading (5-0) subject to Revised Site Plan Review Summary No. 1, dated October 26, 2005; subject to the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission; recognizing the applicant’s agreement to meet with staff before the second reading on parking ratios and specific uses; requiring the reciprocal parking agreement to run with the land; and recognizing the applicant’s agreement to upgrade landscaping if necessary. November 15, 2005; Approved to table (6-0) until December 6, 2005. December 6, 2005; Approved to table on Consent (7-0) until January 3, 2006. January 3, 2006; Approved to table on Consent (6-0) until January 17, 2006. STAFFCOMMENTS:Attached is Revised Zoning and Site Plan Review Summary No. 1, dated November 30, 2005. A landscape plan showing existing trees, shrubs and replacement trees is included on page 2 of attachment ‘C’. N:\Community Development\MEMO\2005cases\05-108ZSP.doc Case No. Attachment A ZA05-108Page 1 Case No. Attachment B ZA05-108Page 1 Case No. Attachment C ZA05-108Page 1 Case No. Attachment C ZA05-108Page 2 “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District for 275-325 Commerce Street, RAM Interest, LP This site shall comply with all conditions of the City of Southlake Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, as it pertains to the Commerce Business Park uses and regulations with the following exceptions: Permitted Uses The following uses shall be permitted: All “I-1” Uses and to include following additional uses: 1.Health and physical fitness centers and gyms 2.Hobby shops 3.Furnishings-Household and office 4.Bicycle shops 5.Antique shops 6.Silk flowers manufacturing and sales 7.Sporting goods 8.Flooring sales and service 9.Lighting sales and service 10.Fabric sales and service 11.Design Center-Home and office 12.Indoor Training School Development Regulations: Shall comply with the “I-1” development regulations and as shown on the attached Site Plan Exhibit. Retail/showroom uses shall have a parking ration of 1 space per 600 square feet of floor area. . Case No. Attachment C ZA05-108Page 2 SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY ZA05-108One11/30/05 Case No.: Revised Review No.: Date of Review: Zoning and Site Plan for “S-P-1” Zoning – Lots 2 & 3, Block A, Commerce Business Project Name: Park APPLICANT/OWNER: Ram Interest, LP - Duke or Randy Pack Phone:817-691-2887 e-mail dukep@earthlink.net CITYSTAFFHAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 9/12/05 AND WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. THESE STIPULATIONSAREHEREBY MADE CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. IF YOU HAVEANYQUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER CLARIFICATION, PLEASE CONTACT BEN BRYNER AT (817) 748-8602. *Since this is an existing site and no improvements or site changes are proposed, this review has been limited to the “S-P-1” zoning document for proposed new uses and regulations only. 1.The following changes are needed with regard to parking: a.Staff recommends that a reciprocal parking and cross-access agreement be executed and filed in the County records to allow joint use parking between the properties. This should insure adequate parking is available. *As part of an S-P-1 zoning request, the applicant may request different parking standards than specified by the zoning ordinance. A ratio of 1 parking space per 600 square feet of retail floor area is proposed. It is the owner/applicants responsibility to insure that parking ratios are sufficient for the end user. In the absence of a modified parking ratio proposal, all parking regulations shall defer to the Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended. *Any plan revisions or supplemental information required following a Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council hearing must be submitted to the City Planning Department no later than 5:00PM the following Monday. A minimum of twelve (12) full size copies and one (1) 11” x 17” reduction is required for any plans. If not received by the deadline, the application may be tabled until the next meeting agenda. Case No. Attachment D ZA05-108Page 1 Surrounding Property Owners Lots 2 & 3, Block A, Commerce Business Park OwnerZoningLandUseAcreage 1.Stacey Real Estate Partner Ltd S-P-1Shopping Activities 2.554 2.Stacy, James R & Diane S-P-1Goods Storage / Handling 4.049 3.Marvin, H K I-1Goods Storage / Handling 0.935 4.Anderson, Stephen P I-1Office Activities 0.648 5.Holbrook, Thomas M & Lori S S-P-1Shopping Activities 0.751 6.275 Comerce Ltd I-1Goods Storage / Handling 2.004 7.P & P ManagementI-1Goods Storage / Handling 2.153 8.Mannhart, Edwin I-1No Current Use 1.757 9.Pack, Randy I-1Goods Storage / Handling 3.408 10.Dale, Frank I-1Goods Storage / Handling 1.594 11.Building on Faith Ltd I-1Goods Storage / Handling 1.572 Case No. Attachment E ZA05-094Page 1 12.Darr Equipment Operating Co. I-1Goods Storage / Handling 5.564 13.Ram Interests, Lp I-1Goods Storage / Handling 1.221 Rozes, Peter & Kerry 14.Four Star Investments I-1Goods Storage / Handling 1.300 15.Commerce Business Park Jv I-1Goods Storage / Handling 3.950 16.Ram Interests, Lp I-1Goods Storage / Handling 1.038 17.Bbj & E Ltd I-1Goods Storage / Handling 1.989 18.Akp Management Llc I-1Goods Storage / Handling 1.442 19.Amar Saini Corp I-1Goods Storage / Handling 1.660 20.Wang, Jeff (Chaur-Tarng) I-1Goods Storage / Handling 0.769 21.Burchett, Larry H I-1Goods Storage / Handling 0.808 22.Market Loop Ltd I-1Goods Storage / Handling 0.675 23.Slj Commerce/Exchange II Ltd I-1Goods Storage / Handling 1.634 24.Tri Dal Excavation & Utilities S-P-1Goods Storage / Handling 6.669 25.Taylor, Henry A & Carole F I-1Goods Storage / Handling 0.909 26.Pack, Leon Tr I-1Goods Storage / Handling 0.948 27.Four Star Investments I-1Goods Storage / Handling 0.994 28.Slj Commerce/Exchange Ltd I-1Goods Storage / Handling 1.634 29.Pima Properties I-1Goods Storage / Handling 0.706 30.Slj Commerce/Exchange Ltd I-1Goods Storage / Handling 0.718 31.Slj Commerce/Exchange Ltd I-1Goods Storage / Handling 0.734 32.Slj Commerce/Exchange Ltd I-1Goods Storage / Handling 0.724 33.Slj Commerce/Exchange Ltd I-1Goods Storage / Handling 0.742 34.Slj Commerce/Exchange Ltd I-1Goods Storage / Handling 0.647 Case No. Attachment E ZA05-094Page 2 Surrounding Property Owner Responses Lots 2 & 3, Block A, Commerce Business Park Notices Sent: Twenty-eight (28) Responses: None (0) Case No. Attachment F ZA05-108Page 1 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS ORDINANCE NO. 480-471 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 480, AS AMENDED, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS; GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A CERTAIN TRACT OR TRACTS OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 2 & 3, BLOCK A, COMMERCE BUSINESS PARK; AND BEING APPROXIMATELY 4.26 ACRES, AND MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” FROM “I-1” LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO “S-P-1” DETAILED SITE PLAN DISTRICT WITH “I-1” LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USES AND TO INCLUDE LIMITED RETAIL USES, AS DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT “B”, SUBJECT TO THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS ORDINANCE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND THE ZONING CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas is a home rule City acting under its Charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Texas Local Government Code; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code, the City has the authority to adopt a comprehensive zoning ordinance and map regulating the location and use of buildings, other structures and land for business, industrial, residential and other purposes, and to amend said ordinance and map for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals and general welfare, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, the hereinafter described property is currently zoned as “I-1” Light Industrial District Case No. Attachment G ZA05-108 Page1 under the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, a change in the zoning classification of said property was requested by a person or corporation having a proprietary interest in said property; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, at a public hearing called by the City Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as to whether these changes should be granted or denied: safety of the motoring public and the pedestrians using the facilities in the area immediately surrounding the sites; safety from fire hazards and damages; noise producing elements and glare of the vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights on established character of the neighborhood; location, lighting and types of signs and relation of signs to traffic control and adjacent property; street size and adequacy of width for traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use around the site and in the immediate neighborhood; adequacy of parking as determined by requirements of this ordinance for off- street parking facilities; location of ingress and egress points for parking and off-street loading spaces, and protection of public health by surfacing on all parking areas to control dust; effect on the promotion of health ad the general welfare; effect on light and air; effect on the over-crowding of the land; effect on the concentration of population, and effect on transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public facilities; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, further considered among other things the character of the districts and their peculiar suitability for particular uses and the view to conserve the value of the buildings, and encourage the most appropriate use of the land throughout this City; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, does find that there is a public necessity for the zoning changes, that the public demands them, that the public interest clearly requires the amendments, and that the zoning changes do not unreasonably invade the rights of those who bought or improved property with reference to the classification which existed at the time their original investment was Case No. Attachment G ZA05-108 Page2 made; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, does find that the changes in zoning lessen the congestion in the streets, helps secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, promotes the health and the general welfare, provides adequate light and air, prevents the over-crowding of land, avoids undue concentration of population, and facilitates the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, has determined that there is a necessity and need for the changes in zoning and has also found and determined that there has been a change in the conditions of the property surrounding and in close proximity to the tract or tracts of land requested for a change since the tract or tracts of land were originally classified and therefore feels that the respective changes in zoning classification for the tract or tracts of land are needed, are called for, and are in the best interest of the public at large, the citizens of the city of Southlake, Texas, and helps promote the general health, safety and welfare of the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That Ordinance No. 480, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Southlake, Texas, passed on the 19th day of September, 1989, as originally adopted and amended, is hereby amended so that the permitted uses in the hereinafter described areas be altered, changed and amended as shown and described below: Being Lots 2 & 3, Block A, Commerce Business Park, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Volume 388-214, Page 60, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas, and being approximately 4.26 acres, and more fully and completely described in Exhibit “A” from “I-1” Light Industrial District to “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District with “I-1” Light Industrial District uses and to include limited retail uses, as depicted on the approved Site Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “B”, Case No. Attachment G ZA05-108 Page3 and subject to the following specific conditions: 1. SECTION 2. That the City Manager is hereby directed to correct the Official Zoning map of the City of Southlake, Texas, to reflect the herein changes in zoning. SECTION 3. That in all other respects the use of the tract or tracts of land herein above described shall be subject to all the applicable regulations contained in said Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable and pertinent ordinances for the City of Southlake, Texas. All existing sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, words, phrases and definitions of said Zoning Ordinance are not amended hereby, but remain intact and are hereby ratified, verified, and affirmed. SECTION 4. That the zoning regulations and districts as herein established have been made in accordance with the comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the community. They have been designed, with respect to both present conditions and the conditions reasonably anticipated to exist in the foreseeable future; to lessen congestion in the streets; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent over-crowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; and to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, drainage and surface water, parks and other commercial needs and development of the community. They have been made after a full and complete hearing with reasonable consideration among other things of the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for the particular uses and with a view of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the community. Case No. Attachment G ZA05-108 Page4 SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, affecting zoning and shall not repeal any of the provisions of said ordinances except in those instances where provisions of those ordinances are in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance. SECTION 6. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be severable and that if the validity of the zoning affecting any portion of the tract or tracts of land described herein shall be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the zoning of the balance of said tract or tracts of land described herein. SECTION 7. Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 8. All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of Ordinance No. 480, as amended, or any other ordinances affecting zoning which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. SECTION 9. The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to publish the proposed ordinance or its caption and penalty together with a notice setting out the time and place for a public hearing thereon at least Case No. Attachment G ZA05-108 Page5 fifteen (15) days before the second reading of this ordinance, and if this ordinance provides for the imposition of any penalty, fine or forfeiture for any violation of any of its provisions, then the City Secretary shall additionally publish this ordinance in the official City newspaper one time within ten (10) days after passage of this ordinance, as required by Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Southlake. SECTION 10. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law, and it is so ordained. PASSED AND APPROVED on the 1st reading the _____ day of ___________, 2005. _________________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: _________________________________ CITY SECRETARY PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading the _____ day of __________, 2006. ________________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: ________________________________ CITY SECRETARY Case No. Attachment G ZA05-108 Page6 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: _________________________________ CITY ATTORNEY DATE:___________________________ ADOPTED:_______________________ EFFECTIVE:______________________ Case No. Attachment G ZA05-108 Page7 EXHIBIT “A” Being Lots 2 & 3, Block A, Commerce Business Park, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Volume 388-214, Page 60, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas, and being approximately 4.26 acres. Case No. Attachment G ZA05-108 Page8 EXHIBIT “B” Case No. Attachment G ZA05-108Page9 Case No. Attachment G ZA05-108Page10 “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District for 275-325 Commerce Street, RAM Interest, LP This site shall comply with all conditions of the City of Southlake Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, as it pertains to the Commerce Business Park uses and regulations with the following exceptions: Permitted Uses The following uses shall be permitted: All “I-1” Uses and to include following additional uses: 13.Health and physical fitness centers and gyms 14.Hobby shops 15.Furnishings-Household and office 16.Bicycle shops 17.Antique shops 18.Silk flowers manufacturing and sales 19.Sporting goods 20.Flooring sales and service 21.Lighting sales and service 22.Fabric sales and service 23.Design Center-Home and office 24.Indoor Training School Development Regulations: Shall comply with the “I-1” development regulations and as shown on the attached Site Plan Exhibit. Retail/showroom uses shall have a parking ration of 1 space per 600 square feet of floor area. Case No. Attachment G ZA05-108 Page 11