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WS Item 4CITY OF SOUTHLAKE MEMORANDUM February 8, 2011 To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager From: Ken Baker, AICP — Director of Planning & Development Services Subject: City Council Work Session on a possible amendment to the City of Southlake Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as it pertains to Personal Care Facilities. Action Requested: Discussion and staff direction on drafting ordinance revisions to the Zoning Ordinance, as it pertains to "Personal Care Facilities" and other similar facilities. Background Information: The City of Southlake currently has a definition and regulations for "Personal Care Facilities" within the Zoning Ordinance. Section 4 ( "Definitions ") defines a "Personal Care Facility" as: An establishment that furnishes, in one or more facilities, food and shelter to four or more persons who are unrelated to the proprietor of the establishment; and provides personal care services; and in addition, provides minor treatment under the direction and supervision of the resident's attending physician licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, or services which meet some need beyond basic provision of food, shelter, and laundry. Incidental uses and /or services may include protective supervision, personal care, social and recreational services, transportation services, private or common kitchen /dining facilities, so long as such services are provided to residents only. (As amended by Ordinance No. 480 -Y.) A Personal Care Facility is currently permitted in any non- residential zoning category with the approval of a Specific Use Permit with the following general provision (Section 45.1(31)): Personal care facilities, are encouraged to be located within walking distance of shopping areas, medical offices, civic centers, public parks, religious facilities, and other related facilities or may be located in transitional areas adjacent to low and medium density residential developments when compatible and shall be subject to the requirements set forth in Section 45.8 of this ordinance. (As amended by Ordinance No. 480 -Y.) Section 45.8, referenced in the above excerpt, is attached to the end of this staff report. Additional background and research will be provided in staff's presentation to City Council on February 15, including Texas State licensing regulations and example facilities. Amendment Considerations: Financial Considerations: Strategic Link Citizen Input/ Board Review: Legal Review: Supporting Documents Staff has received some input to date regarding some possible revisions and additions to the existing regulations: 1. Increasing floor area requirements for dwelling units and other uses; 2. Address convenient accessibility through the number and location of elevators; 3. Provide semi - private gathering places for families; 4. Provide computer /internet access; 5. Provide a centralized nurse station; 6. Set a minimum staff -per- resident ratio; and 7. Provide usable, walkable, and shaded open space areas with amenities (i.e. seating area, garden, water fountain). Staff is seeking input from City Council on these and other proposals at this time in preparation for drafting a possible ordinance amendment. 10 rem Safety and Security and Quality Development. This is the first public group discussion on this subject following meeting timeline is currently planned: February 15 City Council Work Session March 8 Senior Advisory Commission March 28 SPIN April 7 Planning & Zoning Commission April 19 City Council 1 St Reading May 3 City Council 2 nd Reading No legal review required at this time. Section 45, Zoning Ordinance No. 480 IIT SPECIFIC RECJIREMEN - M FOR PE=RSONAL CARE FACILI (This entire Kvtknvms added by Ordinance No. 488 -1'.) a. General Criteria 1) Approval of personal care ffacifibes shsall be based upon an analysis of ttte location. the site layout and design features, tfte adequacy of water, severer. and other pu Wi c inVrove nents necessary to support the site, the assurance that the adjoining streets can handle higher volumes of traffic loaning peak hours of traffic loading wiilImt a req;uirenient to divert traffic onto traditional residential streets and the 45-14 Existing Zoning Regulations Section 45.8, Zoning Ordinance No. 480 Personal Care Facilities This can also be viewed online by clicking here Refer to page 14. compatibiliry of the construction vAth adjacent land uses. 2 Personal care facilities shall meet all applicai)le city codes. 3} Personal care facilities shall meet the licensing requirements of the Texas Department of Human Services. b. Required Amenities In an effort to maintain a comfortable lifestyle for the residents and for the convenience of the empl ogees and the residents° guests, the following amniti'es shal I be required: Cafeteria andlor dining room, . housekeeping service; furnish or provide transportation to local facilities that provide a library, ganae room, and exercise room. c_ Pern ,amenities in an effort to enhance tie resiudents' quality of I ife, certain other special facilities and services for resklents- employees and guests are encouraged (e.g, chapel, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, home theater, arts and crafts facilities, greenhouse, and related uses)- Permitted Ancillary Uses The following ancillary uses shall be pem)itted by right to provide on -si gods and service , for residents and thei r guests, Nit are not intended for use by the general public: 1) Snack bar; 2) Beauty or 6ar 3er shop for resid ent use r$*, 3) Convenience retafl shop to provide for the sale of food item, non -prescription dnrgs, small household item. and gifts 4) Phiarmacy for resident use only; S) Medical treataxant services for resident use only (e-g-, medical clinic, physical therapy services i therapy, and other related u&—_). e. Concept Plan and Site Plan Required Any applicant seeking approval far a personal care facility shall su bmit a Concept Plan -At ich meets the requ irements of Section 41 or a Site Plan A°h ich mee the requirements of Section 4D of this ordinance, as amended. A Site PI an shall be approved by the City Council prior to issuance of a building permit. x'I Corcept Plans and Site Plans may only lie approved by the City Council after a rucomn ru�,::Dr by the Planning and Zoning Commission in accord ance with the sp arre notice rind hearing retirements for zoning changes as set forth in Section 46 of this ordina ice. as amended. In addition to the requirements set forth above. the applicant shall also prf-, ide: 1) A letter descri bing the facilit/s services, amenities, and ancillary uses ',e. g., level of daily patient care, housekeeping, recreational, and support services available. and the percentage of housing units by type and the site's gross density)., the type of proposed buildingfs;i, including the type of facade and the number of stories, and the proposed numlaer of occupants and service personnel; 2) A floor ptan and list of intended uses and the percentage of total floor area that each use will occupy. f. C— evelopment Rewulations 45-15 The fol lowing standards and regulations shall appty unless a more stringent standard is required by the undeNng zon ing district or the Corridor € veday Zorn (in, which case, the more stringent regulation shall apply): 1) Height: When located within one hundred (100) feet of property vaned as single family re klentiial or designated as low or mediu n3 density residentiihl on the cWs land use plan_ No building or structure shall exceed one 1, a story, nor shal I it exceed thirty -fibre (35) feet in h6ght. When located more than 109 9 from property zoned as single family residential or designated as low or medium density residential on the city's land use plan: Buildings and structures shall be governed by the height regulations of the underlying zoning distri ct_ 2) From: Yard= There shall be a minimum fiwrt yard setback of not less than thirty (301) feet. except where the lot abuts property zarmed as single - family residential or designated as low or medium density residential on the city's land use plan, there shall be a minimum front yard setback of not less than forty (4D) feet 3) Side 'Yard: There shall be a minimum side yard setback of riot less than thirty (30) feet, except where the lot abuts property zoned as single - fancily residential or designated as low or medium density residential on the city s land use pian, there shall be a minimum side yard setback of not less than one hundred (100) feet 4) Rear Yard: There shal I be a minimum rear yard setback of not less than forty (40) feet, except mere the lot abuts property zoned as single - family residential or designated as low or medium density residential on the city's land use plan there shall be a mini mum rear yard setback of not less than one hundred (1 DD) feet_ 5) Maximum Lot Coverage: All buildings or structures shall have a maximurn lot coverage not exuding the lesser of the followi n9: undedying zoning distri ct reguladorl or fifty 1,50:1 percent of the lot area. 8) Lot: area= The "nimunn lot area sha!I be determined after an analysis o4l t,e location, the site design and the impact and compatibility with adjacent land uses. 7) Floor Area: Each housing unit shall have a minimum floor area based on the unit 350 s.f. far efficiency unit 450 s.f. for one -bedroom unit 550 s.f. for t%%D- bedroom unit 8) Maximum Density: The rr>aximum number of housing units per acre shall be t�tiel* -.e (12) provided at least twenty (20) percent of the lot area is devad6ed to open space. 9) Maximum Innperviaus Coverage: The maximum impervious coverage shall k)e in accordance with the underlyi ng zoning distmi ct requi rements. (As amended by Ordironoe No. 430 -BB-) 45-10 10)Bu r&: Bulf•eryards shall Ise required in accordance with the umJeriying zoning district and corridor overlay gone bufferyard requirements, if appl icable. 11) Interior Landscaping Areas: Interior landscaping .hall be required in accordance with the current landscaping ordinance and conidor overlay zone requirements, if appticatrle. 12) Pad&g: Ten 000 spac plus 1.5 spaces per each 3 beds.. . Licensing Every Personal Care Facility shall be licensed by the Texas Department or Human Services as required by the Personal Care Facility Li'cen ,i nag Act, Section 247.1321, Tex. Health and Safety Code, %f_T.C.A.