From
Chris Hartmann
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SU160602/S160601 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan - National Stone Management Inc. (City Council District 1). Approve a specific use permit and site plan to develop a contractor shop/outside storage facility on approximately 12.03 acres. The applicant is proposing an outside masonry storage yard, fabrication & mill shop (15,000 sq. ft.) and maintenance shop (4,800 sq. ft.) along with a general office building (5,000 sq. ft.) The property is generally located north of Shady Grove Road and approximately 730 feet east of SH 161. The property is zoned Light Industrial (LI) and lies within SH 161 Corridor Overlay District. The owner is Stephen Broussard, National Stone Management Inc. (On July 11, 2016, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 6-0).
Presenter
Chief City Planner Jim Hinderaker
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Consider a request for the approval of a Specific Use Permit for a contractor shop/outside storage facility on approximately 12.03 acres. The applicant is proposing an outside masonry storage yard, fabrication & mill shop (15,000 sq. ft.), maintenance shop (4,800 sq. ft.) and a general office building (5,000 sq. ft.). The property is located at 804 W. Shady Grove Road. The property is zoned Light Industrial (LI) and lies within the SH 161 Corridor Overlay District.
ADJACENT LAND USES AND ACCESS:
North - The property directly north is an undeveloped tract zoned Light Industrial (LI) District, with a significant portion within the 100 year flood plain.
South - Properties immediately to the south, across W. Shady Grove Road, are zoned PD-221 for industrial uses and being used for industrial warehouse & distribution uses.
East - The property at the southeast corner of the subject property is zoned Light Industrial (LI) District and contains one occupied single-family detached home. North of this tract is a vacant tract zoned Light Industrial (LI) District. East of this tract and abutting the northeast corner of the subject property is a concrete processing operation (batch plant).
West - The property at the southwest corner of the subject property is zoned Light Industrial (LI) District and contains a business with several building that appear to be being used for storage or other commercial operations. Directly adjacent (east) to this tract and directly abutting the subject property (east) is a non-conforming mobile park zoned PD-3.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
Stephen Broussard, the property owner and applicant, seeks City Council approval of a Specific Use Permit and Site Plan application in order to obtain authorization to develop a stone and landscaping materials contractor shop w/outside storage, maintenance shop, fabrication/mill shop and a showroom/office building on a 12.03 acre property located at 804 W. Shady Grove Road. The proposed facility is located approximately 538 feet east of SH 161 and directly north of W. Shady Grove Road.
In accordance with Article 4 of the Unified Development Code (UDC), the proposed Contractor Shop w/Outside Storage and Heavy Equipment is permitted in the Light Industrial (LI) District with an approved specific use permit. Further, Section 16.2.1 of the Article 16 of the UDC, stipulates that site plan approval is required whenever a project is located within a designated Corridor Overlay District. As such, the development must meet the minimum requirements prescribed in the UDC for the property’s underlying zoning district classification, as applicable, and adhere to the additional architectural standards specified in Appendix F: Corridor Overlay District Standards of the UDC.
Use:
National Stone Management, founded in 1999, is a commercial stone and marble provider seeking to relocate its headquarters and business operation to the subject property. National Stone provides various types of stone materials and products to construction contractors as well as to the general and customized wholesaling market. The business also plans to add retail sales of custom stone and marble materials to the general public. The applicant’s intent is to move their entire business operations to the Shady Grove location in Grand Prairie, Texas.
According to staff discussions with the applicant and as contained in the applicant’s Operational Plan and Site Plan notes, the new facility is proposed to be developed in three (3) phases:
• Phase I of the proposal includes the construction of a 5,000 sq. ft. administration office and combination showroom/warehouse, a 4,800 square foot shop and maintenance building and a 15,000 square foot mill and fabrication building. Phase 1 proposes the ability to provide outdoor open storage of unfinished product and other miscellaneous products. The proposal is to provide necessary hardscape (concrete paved surface) for storage areas as well as drive opening and fire lane and access easements to accommodate the development. Phase 1 provides for necessary employee and customer parking to accommodate the development. Unpaved surfaces shall not be used for operations and/or storage of materials or equipment.
Phases 2 & 3 are tentatively scheduled for years of operation 2-8 and will consist of:
• Phase 2--Transitioning natural ground cover to concrete paving for additional outdoor storage of materials and products.
• Phase 3-Mill/Fabrication building expansion (15,000 sq. ft.) along with additional concrete paving area located on the southwestern portion of the property.
The SUP seeks permission for outdoor storage for the company to utilize a large portion of the property to store various materials and equipment. The outdoor storage of materials will consist of masonry products such as various block stone, marble and other natural hard surface materials. No storage or use of chemicals on-site is proposed.
Employees and Hours of Operation:
The facility will employee approximately 10-15 people. Typical hours of operation are Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, and/or 7:00 AM -1:00PM on Saturday. However, longer hours may occur as necessary.
Lot & Dimensional Standards:
The subject property is zoned Light Industrial (LI) District. The following table provides detailed dimensional requirement information. As proposed, the development meets or exceeds all minimum lot & dimensional standards.
|
Ordinance Provision |
LI Zone District Standards |
Proposed Conditions |
Meets |
|
Min. Lot Size |
15,000 sq.ft. |
12.07 acres |
Yes |
|
Min. Lot Width |
100 ft. |
Approx. 492.5 ft. |
Yes |
|
Min. Lot Depth |
150 ft. |
Approx. 1101.7 ft. |
Yes |
|
Front Yard Setback |
25 ft. |
30 ft. |
Yes |
|
Internal Side Yard |
20 ft. |
82-ft. @ west side 117-ft. @ east side |
Yes |
|
Rear Yard Setback |
0 ft. |
50 ft. |
Yes |
|
Bldg. Separation |
|
N/A |
N/A |
|
Bldg. Height |
50 ft. |
Less than 25 ft. |
Yes |
|
Bldg. Coverage |
85% |
12.2% |
Yes |
Access and Parking:
Primary access to the subject property will be W. Shady Oak Road, a minimum 24 foot wide drive cut and drive aisle traversing to the north and looping back to west and turning south providing access to materials and future phases of the development. The applicant is proposing to pave the access drive, drive aisles, parking area, and the operational area with concrete per city standard as shown in the above Phasing plan. In terms of parking, the applicant is proposing 12 striped parking spaces adjacent to the administrative office building to accommodate Phase 1, with 26 additional spaces designated for employee parking located south of the proposed shop building. The UDC requires a minimum of 30 striped parking spaces.
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Proposed Use/Parking |
Parking Rate/sq.ft. |
Required |
Proposed |
Meets |
|
Showroom/Office Building (5,000.) |
1/400 |
11 |
12 |
Yes |
|
Workshop & Fabrication Building (19,800 sq. ft.) |
1/1,000 |
19 |
26 |
Yes |
Building Elevations - Masonry Standards:
All four facades of the administration office building (Building A) are proposed to be clad in 100% masonry. The UDC does not regulate roof pitch in the Light Industrial (LI) District. As proposed, the Administrative Office & Showroom/ Warehouse building complies with Corridor Overlay’s building articulation standard, however the remaining two buildings, the Shop/Maintenance Building (Building B) and Mill/Fabrication Building (Building C) do not meet the minimum articulations standards of the SH 161 Corridor Overlay District. However, due to the buildings large setback (690-ft minimum) from W. Shady Grove and natural vegetative screening between the building and SH 161, the applicant is requesting full relieve of the Corridor’s building articulation standards.
|
Ordinance Provision |
LI District Standards |
Proposed Conditions |
Meets |
|
Masonry Building A Building B Building C |
85% |
100 % 100 % 100 % |
Yes Yes Yes |
|
Section 3 of Appendix F: Provision |
Standard |
Proposed Conditions |
Meets |
|
Masonry Building A Building B Building C |
80% Masonry/20% EIFS |
100 % 100 % 100 % |
Yes Yes Yes |
|
Section 3 of Appendix F Bldg. A Articulation Standards for LI Uses |
Articulation Zone Provision |
100% Masonry w/Minimum 15% Stone |
Yes |
|
Section 3 of Appendix F Bldgs. B & C Articulation Standards for LI Uses |
Articulation Zone Provision |
None Proposed |
No |
Floodplain:
The subject property is currently made up of two tracts of land - a 9.028-acre tract and 3.1-acre tract. The applicant submitted a Final Plat application called the National Stone Addition that will consolidate the two tracts into a single parcel of land. The plat was recently administratively approved, but to date has not been recorded. In regards to floodplain, the previous property of the 9.028-acre tract elevated and removed the property from the 100-year flood plain via a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR-F) process issued September 2015. The applicant and owner of the 3.1-acre tract has applied for LOMR to pull the balance of the property out of the 100-year flood plain, but to date the property remains in the 100-year flood plain and cannot be developed. Therefore, proposed Phase 3 of this request is recommended to be conditional approved until such time that the LOMR-F application is approved.
Landscape and Screening:
The landscape and screening requirements of the subject site are governed by Article 8 (as Light Industrial District) of the UDC and Section 4 of Appendix F of the UDC as shown below. Screening will be required as this application includes outdoor storage, which is one of the triggers for screening requirements.
In accordance with Section 8.9.6 of Article 8 of the UDC, outdoor storage areas are required to be screened by a Type 1 (masonry) fence when located next to a residential uses or within 40-feet of the street ROW line. All outside storage next to uses other than residential or adjacent to the street ROW line are permitted to be screened by a Type 3 fence. The applicant proposes to construct a six (6) foot tall masonry & stone screening wall forty (40) feet back and along Shady Grove Road with a proposed iron gate sits back 100 ft. from the flow line of the street. The applicant proposes to construct a six (6) foot tall wood masonry wall along the east and western boundary property lines extending back 576’ on the eastern property boundary, transitioning to chain-link fence along the remainder (to the rear) and back to 6’ masonry along the western property boundary line. The chain link fence does not meet the minimum screening standards of the UDC.
|
Ordinance Provision |
Standards |
Existing/Proposed Conditions |
Meets |
|
Landscape |
Minimum Landscape Area (4%) or 30’ Landscape Buffer Along Street ROW |
30’ Landscape Buffer |
Yes |
|
Parking Lot/Drive Aisle Buffer |
30’ Landscape Buffer |
30’ Landscape Buffer |
Yes |
|
Parking Lot Hedgerow |
36’ Hedgerow, Berm, or wall |
36” Hedgerow |
Yes |
|
Required Number of Total Trees (1/500 sq.ft.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Street Trees: |
1 tree/25 to 50 l.f. |
7 |
Yes |
|
Parking Lot Trees: |
1 tree/20 spaces |
N/A |
N/A |
|
All trees are minimum 3 in. caliper |
|
|
Yes |
|
All parking lot islands minimum 5 ft. wide |
|
|
Yes |
|
Sidewalk Along Roads |
Required along Shady Grove Road |
Sidewalk not provided; funds escrowed for future sidewalk construction. |
Yes |
|
Fence (Outside Storage) |
|
Masonry Wall (west) Wood Fence (north) Wood Fence (south) Chain Link Fence (east) |
Yes Yes Yes No |
|
Dumpster Enclosure |
Masonry Enclosure |
Masonry Enclosure |
Yes |
Sideway and Roadway Improvements
Roadway improvements to W. Shady Grove Road and a sidewalk are required for approval of this request. However, since there are no current plans to reconstruction and/or expand W. Shady Grove and this time, the applicant shall be required to escrow funds for the current costs of their share of the roadway improvements at this time. The immediate construction of the sidewalk has been waived by the Grand Prairie Transportation Director; however the applicant shall be required to escrow funds for costs of sidewalks that are intended be constructed at the same time as the W. Shady Grove Rd. roadway improvements.
Dumpster Enclosure:
The applicant is proposed to build a 12ft. x 12ft. (inside dimension) masonry (CMU integral colored block) dumpster enclosure with metal gates. The enclosure conforms to city standards.
CONFORMANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The subject property is designated as appropriate for Light Industrial Development on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). The proposal is consistent with the FLUM. Annually the City amends the FLUM to resolve conflicts between zoning and FLUM designations.
REQUESTED APPEALS BY OWNER/APPLICANT:
1. Articulation Standards- the applicant is requesting an exception or appeal to the SH 161 Corridor Overlay building articulation standard for the Shop/Maintenance Building and Mill/Fabrication Building.
2. Chain-link Screening Fence - the applicant is requesting an exception or appeal of the requirement for a Type 3 fence along the east property line.
RECOMMENDATION:
Development Review Committee recommends approval subject to the following comments:
ENGINEERING/FLOODPLAIN: Stephanie Griffin/Brent O’Neal (972) 237-8141
M. 1. The map number in the Floodplain Statement should be 48113C0295K with an effective date of July 7, 2014. Add a reference to the Floodplain Statement for LOMR-F 15-06-3230A issued September 11, 2015 for the 9 acre parcel.
M. 2. The 3 acre parcel is shown to be within the FEMA 1% annual chance (100-year) floodplain. A Letter of Map Revision is required to remove the property from the floodplain.
M. 3. A floodplain development permit is required prior to any City permits being issued for development on this property. The floodplain development permit can be accessed at: <http://70.128.162.44:8080/public/Engineering%20Standards/Permit_Forms/Floodplain_Permits/>
M. 4. The property is located outside the Corridor Development Certificate (CDC) area so a CDC permit is not required.
M. 5. Proposed drainage system must comply with City Wide Drainage Master Plan Figure 3 Region BS01S as amended by approved drainage plans for Shady Grove Road, as-built file SD-241 with no more than 220 feet of the south half of the lot being served by the 78” RCP outfall main in Shady Grove Road;
M. 6. City approved grading, drainage, and erosion control plans are required prior to approval of any final plat, earthwork or building permit for the property involving earth disturbing activities. Such plans shall include complete plans and profiles of all storm drainage facilities with hydrologic and hydraulic information designed to current standards as provided in the Drainage Design Manual as currently amended. Tie storm drain hydraulics to existing downstream storm drain and extend to upstream properties. Where applicable, drainage from site shall discharge into drainage easement and shall convey flow to stream without causing erosion or flooding (maximum downstream velocity 6 fps). 100-year overflow shall be conveyed to stream in drainage easement;
Note to applicant: Some comments below may not pertain to your development. Contact the Development Coordinator for clarification.
Approval of a project by the Planning and Zoning board, and/or City Council, does not release the Building Inspections Permit or Public Works Permit for construction.
It is the developer’s responsibility to confirm with the Planning Department if the property is to be (re-platted, preliminary, and/or final) platted.
It is the developer’s responsibility to submit all required escrow funds for third party drainage review for public improvements prior to construction plan submittal.
It is the developer’s responsibility to confirm the submittal of plans for review to the Engineering Division.
It is the developer’s responsibility to submit all required escrow funds for third party geotechnical and material testing for public improvements that are to be dedicated to the City prior to release of the construction permit.
It is the developer’s responsibility to submit all required information to establish a pro-rata for water or wastewater prior to release of the construction permit.
Final engineering plans released for construction are required prior to the recording of the final plat.
It is the developer’s responsibility to submit any required escrow funds for streets or sidewalks.
A preliminary drainage plan that meets City Code may be required. The plan shall address possible need for detention and provide preliminary storm drain layout and sizing for all lots.
Contractor/Owner shall not alter, impede, or redirect the surface flow of storm water runoff per State requirements and shall control erosion on the site per federal, state, and local requirements.
Grading, drainage, and erosion control plans, released for construction are required prior to filing the final plat. Such plans shall include complete plans and profiles of all storm drainage facilities with hydrologic and hydraulic information. Proposed storm drain hydraulics shall tie to existing downstream storm drain hydraulics. Where applicable, drainage from the site shall discharge into a drainage easement and shall convey flow to a stream without causing erosion or flooding. The 100-year overflow shall be conveyed in a drainage easement.
Delineate the fully developed floodplain on plats and drainage plans with flood elevations and minimum finished floor elevations for structures. Floodplains and/or maximum water surface elevation for bodies of water shall be dedicated as drainage right-of-way (ROW) or in a drainage easement upon the plat. Drainage ROW shall be dedicated fee simple to the City of Grand Prairie. Also provide cross sections showing that limits of drainage easement have a maximum 4:1 slope from the streambed. Proposed slopes greater than 4:1 must be supported by an engineered design and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Engineering Department. Any work within floodplain will require Floodplain Development Permit and, if applicable, FEMA approval.
Delineate any erosion hazard setback upon the plat.
Any future improvements may require investigation of the adequacy of the downstream drainage system to convey increased flows. Construction plans for downstream improvements shall be required if the downstream system is not adequate to convey the increased flows. Proposed flows shall be within drainage easements or ROW’s with no erosive velocities. This may require detention or additional detention or other improvements.
Add a note to preliminary plats:
The subject property is (or, is not) located within the 100 year floodplain per FIRM Panel # _________________, dated _____________________.
Where applicable and prior to construction, submit certification by a professional that site does not have wetlands and other waters of the United States, an investigation showing that site development will not impact wetlands and other waters of the United States, or a permit for proposed activities in wetlands and other waters of the United States. Wetlands and other waters of the United States are as defined in Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. All delineation’s shall certify that they were conducted per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ requirements. An agreement stipulating that the owner is responsible for maintenance of any wetland mitigation areas is required prior to construction.
Specify on plat that streams are to remain natural and maintenance of ponds and streams are solely the responsibility of the property owner or Home Owners Association (HOA).
Off-site detention ponds and appurtenances shall be within a drainage easement. A maintenance agreement shall be filed as separate instrument. The property owner or HOA shall be responsible for maintenance.
Owners or contractors must file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for storm water (general) management permits before beginning site work on any tract which involves five (5) acres or more, or on any lot which is a portion of a tract which involves five (5) acres or more. Contractors must have submitted a NOI to the USEPA, with copies to the City's Environmental Services Department, at least two (2) days in advance of the start of the project. Contact the stormwater management office of the USEPA at (214) 665-7175 and the City of Grand Prairie Environmental Services Department at (972) 237-8055.
A plan which has been prepared and sealed by a licensed engineer showing storm water quality best management practices (BMPs) for construction activities must be submitted with building permit applications. BMPs must comply with North Central Texas COG BMP manual, Storm Water Quality Best Management Practices for Construction Activities. Contact the City of Grand Prairie Environmental Services Department at (972) 237-8055.
Provide statement on the plat for perpetual maintenance agreement for any existing ponds.
Specify minimum finished floor elevations on the preliminary plat for lots adjacent to the floodway.
Every source or potential source of contamination which is connected to (or has the capacity to cause a threat to) any public water supply within the City that is present in any commercial establishment must be equipped with protection that is required under the provisions of City Code Chapter 13 Article X. Any devices required must be shown on all plans submitted for review by the City. Contact the City of Grand Prairie Environmental Services Department at (972) 237-8055 to schedule inspections of any new or relocated cross-connection control devices.
The Environmental Services Department will require that a sample point be installed on the sanitary sewer line for commercial developments. The location and a drawing of the sample point must be shown on the plans submitted for review with your application for a building permit. Structure and location should meet the requirements of the department. Contact the City of Grand Prairie Environmental Services Department at (972) 237-8055. [City code 26-53]
The Environmental Services Department must review all manufacturing or industrial operations before construction is begun. [City code 26-51]
Impact fees for water and wastewater are set by ordinance and cannot be waived by staff. Pro-rata charges, impact fees, tap fees, and meter fees will be due prior to issuance of building permit.
All required escrow funds for public improvements shall be submitted by the developer. Most escrow funds are required to be in place prior to construction plan submittal.
Provide lighting plans for lights being installed within residential subdivisions and lights installed along the right-of-way of perimeter streets.
Plans for retaining walls (over 4’ tall) and screening walls shall be site specific, prepared by an engineer licensed in the State of Texas, and submitted with construction plans.
The design engineer shall obtain approval from the Trinity River Authority for sewer connection to TRA lines and for any utilities crossing TRA lines.
The design engineer shall obtain approval from the Corp of Engineers for utilities that cross or run through Corp property.
Extension of water and sewer facilities that are needed to serve the development will be at the developer/owners expense.
The owner/developer shall make request for City participation in construction or funding of public infrastructure prior to the approval of final plat.
Provide water and sewer plans for new lots and a lot grading plan that meets current standards of the UDC.
All utility easements along street rights-of-way to be shown as 15’ wide utility easements and show 7.5 foot utility easements along the rear of all lots. Side and rear lot easements may be modified or omitted upon request and if accepted by the Planning and Development Division. The design engineer and developer shall coordinate the proposed easements with franchise utilities and the City prior the submitting the final plat.
Offsite easements are required to be dedicated by separate instrument. The design engineer and developer shall coordinate the recordation of offsite easements with the City Right-of-way Agent. Documents for offsite easements shall be submitted with the civil design package to the Engineering Division and shall be deemed ready for recordation by the City Right-of-way Agent prior the filing the final plat and/or release of the plans for construction.
No signs or roof overhang are permitted to encroach in any easement per the UDC.
Lots with screening walls shall have a 5’ wall easement adjacent to the property line and an adjacent 10’ minimum utility easement. To avoid conflicts, these easements shall not overlap.
Dedication of right-of-way along street frontage shall be per the City of Grand Prairie Thoroughfare Plan. Dedication of corner clips at all street intersections shall be per the Transportation Division.
The design engineer shall be responsible for coordination and obtain all permits for access to, and construction within TxDOT right-of-way.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Terri Blocker, (972) 237-8461
I. 1. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES HAS REQUESTED AN ADDITIONAL MEETING WITH THE APPLICANT. Comments are forth coming.
SUP
M. 1. A noise study is required if the facility is within 300 feet of a residential area. The study must demonstrate that the proposed activity will comply with local noise standards.
Site Plan
M. 1. DRINKING WATER PROTECTION: All new commercial establishments within the City of Grand Prairie must be equipped with appropriate cross connection device protection on the main waterline, fire line and irrigation lines.
Additional cross connections devices may be required under the provisions of City Code Chapter 13 Article X depending on how water will be used in the facility.
Any cross connection devices that are required must be shown on all plan submittals to building inspections. It is required that you provide the make model and location of the backflow preventer to be installed. Providing this information during first submission of building permits will speed up the permitting review process. Testing fees for backflow prevention devices must be paid prior to issuance of building permits.
M. 2. SAMPLE POINTS: The Environmental Services Department requires a sample point be installed on the sanitary sewer line. The location and a sample point detail must be shown on the building plans submitted for review with your application for a building permit. Structure and location should meet the requirements of the department. Providing this information during first submission of building permits will speed up the permitting review process.
M. 3. HEALTH PERMITS REQUIRED: Anyone wishing to operate a food or drinking establishment, food warehouse, child care center, grocery, public swimming pool, or convenience store must make application for a health permit and submit plans for review to the Environmental Services Department before construction is begun or before operation may begin within existing structures. Permits are non-transferable. These fees must be paid prior to issuance of building permits [city code 13-20].
M. 4. CONSTRUCTION ON FIVE OR MORE ACRES: Before beginning site work on any tract which involves one (5) acres or more, or on any lot which is a portion of a tract which involves one (5) acres or more, owners or contractors must file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a construction storm water (general) permit. Contractors must have submitted a NOI to the TCEQ, and send a copy of application to the city’s Environmental Services Department, at least two (2) days in advance of the start of the project.
A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) which has been prepared and sealed by a licensed engineer showing storm water quality best management practices (BMPs) for construction activities must be submitted with building permit applications. BMPs must comply with the North Central Texas COG BMP manual, Storm Water Quality Best Management Practices for Construction Activities. Contact the City of Grand Prairie Environmental Services Department at (972)237-8055.
M 5 For development of a tract of land that is greater than one acre in area, the applicant must provide documents demonstrating compliance with Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 330, Subchapter T of the Texas Administrative Code relating to the use of land over closed municipal solid waste landfills. This is a state requirement designed to prevent the development of buildings over old landfills (known and unknown).
M. 6. REFUSE CONTAINERS: During all phases of construction projects, all waste disposal services shall be contracted with Grand Prairie Disposal Company, J.C. Duncan. Commercial-type refuse containers (dumpsters and roll-offs) shall be placed at a location arranged in advance with the city’s contractor, Grand Prairie Disposal Company, J.C. Duncan. If materials are to be recycled, they shall not be co-mingled with trash. All property owners or facility owners shall contact Grand Prairie Disposal Company at (817) 261-8812 [city code 26-105(a)]. Mechanical garbage and trash compactors shall conform to city code sections 29-74 and 26-75. The general contractor shall be held responsible for ensuring compliance with these city codes.
M. 7. WATER WELLS: Please note any abandoned or currently used water wells on the preliminary and final plat. According to the City of Grand Prairie ordinance and the Texas Water Code Chapter 32 § 32.017, Plugging of Water Wells, owners of any property where an abandoned well is located must have the well plugged by a licensed well driller, holding a valid registration with the TCEQ. A permit will be required to abandon the well. In addition a copy of the well completion report must be supplied to the Environmental Services Department before any building permit will be issued.
M. 9. NUISANCE: No operations or activities may result in creation of a nuisance as defined in city code 29-68(12) to (29). Specifically, no building, road or construction activity may cause water to stand and result in mosquito harborage.
I. 10. MOSQUITO HARBORAGE: Property owners shall be responsible for all mosquito control activities on any body of water created as part of the site drainage plan. [city code 29-68(3)]
I. 11. NOISE: All noise created during the construction and subsequent operational activities conducted on the subject property must comply with City Code Chapter 13, Article XIII, Sections 13-275 to 13-286. Construction must be limited the daytime hours between six o’clock a.m. and ten o’clock p.m. when constructing a building with 300 feet of a residence.
A Noise abatement study may be required on any new businesses which may affect residence that live within 300 feet.
All businesses must comply with City Code Chapter 13, Article XIII Noise Ordinance
I. 12. ILLEGAL STORM WATER RUNOFF: Only rain water is allowed into the storm water system. Any wastewater generated from any swimming pool maintenance, commercial or industrial operations must be discharged to the sanitary sewer. All discharges into the sanitary sewer must comply with all federal, state, and local industrial discharge requirements [40 CFR part 122 and city code 26-40 to 26-69]
M. 13. WASH BAYS: Wash bays must be covered to prevent storm water or surface runoff from entering the sanitary sewer system. (City code 26-45(a)(1)]
M. 14. GREASE AND SAND TRAPS: Grease and sand traps from automotive centers, service centers, and vehicle wash operations shall be connected to the sanitary sewer system [city code 26-41)]
M. 15. VEHICLES IN THE FLOOD PLAIN: Vehicles must not become flooded so that greases, oils, or other automotive fluids do not contaminate storm water. A bulk storage permit is required for these fluids [city code 29-150(22)].
M. 16. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS: Applicants for permits to install, repair, or remove underground or above ground storage tanks or their associated piping or any part thereof must contact the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the City of Grand Prairie Environmental Services Department at (972)237-8055 prior to beginning work on the project.
M. 17. MANUFACTURING: The Environmental Services Department must review all manufacturing or industrial operations before construction is begun. [City code 26-51]
M. 18. SPECIFIC COMMENTS: All existing buildings and facilities must be upgraded to comply with current health and water quality standards before a new certificate of occupancy can be issued. These issues will be addressed during the building review process.
M. 21. DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE: For new business customers seeking a certificate of occupancy or submitting a site layout, must adhere to requirements outlined in “Commercial Garbage Collection and Container Requirements, which may be accessed at: <http://www.gptx.org/index.aspx?page=1808>
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Joel Anderson, (972) 237-8300
M. 1. Site plan should also include existing and proposed fire hydrant locations.
M. 2. Site plan shall contain fire lane concept and dimensions.
M. 3. Gates shall have a Knox padlock.
M. 4. Address to be posted per City Ordinance.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: Daon Stephens, (972) 237-8319
M. 1. Improve Shady Grove Road to handle commercial traffic.
M. 2. Driveways need to be constructed in compliance with the City’s Access Management Policy in Article 23 of the Unified Development Code (UDC)
M. 3. Provide actual right-of-way for Shady Grove Road instead of “variable”. Additional right-of-way may be required. Shady Grove is a M4U (Minor arterial, 4-lane, undivided) roadway on the City’s Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP) which requires 70’ of right-of-way.
M. 4. Construct sidewalks along Shady Grove.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP SHOWING THE LOCATION, BOUNDARY AND USE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A MASONRY CONTRACTOR’S SHOP WITH OUTSIDE STORAGE WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) DISTRICT, TO WIT: BEING A 12.130 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE JOHN SPOON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1326, CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BELOW; SAID ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP BEING NUMBERED ORDINANCE NUMBER 4779 AND PASSED ON NOVEMBER 20, 1990; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND TO BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL
WHEREAS, the owners of the property described herein below filed application with the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, petitioning an amendment of the Zoning Ordinance and map of said city so as to amend the zoning designation of said site allowing a Specific Use Permit for a Masonry Contractor’s Shop with Outside Storage within the Light Industrial (LI) District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of Grand Prairie, Texas, held a public hearing on said application on July 11, 2016, after written notice of such public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission on the proposed Specific Use Permit had been sent to owners of real property lying within 300 feet of the property on which the creation of a Specific Use Permit for a Masonry Contractor’s Shop with Outside Storage within the Light Industrial (LI) District is proposed, said Notice having been given not less than ten (10) days before the date set for hearing to all such owners who rendered their said property for City taxes as the ownership appears on the last approved City Tax Roll, and such Notice being served by depositing the same, properly addressed and postage paid, in the City Post Office; and
WHEREAS, after consideration of said application, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas voted 6 to 0 to recommend to the City Council of Grand Prairie, Texas, that said Zoning Ordinance and Map be amended allowing for a Specific Use Permit for a Masonry Contractor’s Shop with Outside Storage within the Light Industrial (LI) District; and
WHEREAS, Notice was given of a further public hearing to be held by the City Council of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, in the City Hall Plaza Building at 6:30 o'clock P.M. on July 12, 2016, to consider the advisability of amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and all citizens and parties at interest were notified that they would have an opportunity to be heard, such Notice of the time and place of such hearing having been given at least fifteen (15) days prior to such hearing by publication in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, Fort Worth, Texas, a newspaper of general circulation in such municipality; and
WHEREAS, all citizens and parties at interest have been given an opportunity to be heard on all the matter of the Specific Use Permit and the City Council of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, being informed as to the location and nature of the specific use proposed on said property, as well as the nature and usability of surrounding property, have found and determined that the property in question, as well as other property within the city limits of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, has changed in character since the enactment of the original Zoning Ordinance to the extent that a specific use may be made of said property as herein provided and by reason of changed conditions, does consider and find that this amendatory Ordinance should be enacted since its provisions are in the public interest and will promote the health, safety and welfare of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That Ordinance Number 4779, being the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, showing the locations and boundaries of certain districts, and said Zoning Ordinance and Map having been made a part of an Ordinance entitled:
"THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AS PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 20TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1990, TOGETHER WITH ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO AND ENACTING A REVISED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING FOR ZONING REGULATIONS; CREATING USE DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN…”
and passed and approved November 20, 1990, as amended, is hereby further amended so as to establish a Specific Use Permit numbered 998 for the property located as shown in attached Exhibit A - Location Map and legally described as shown in attached Exhibit B - Legal Description.
SECTION 2. PURPOSE AND INTENT
The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide the appropriate restrictions and development controls that ensure this Specific Use Permit is compatible with the surrounding development and zoning and to also ensure that the development complies with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code.
SECTION 3: STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS
For operation of a Specific Use Permit for a Masonry Contractor’s Shop with Outside Storage within the Light Industrial (LI) District, the following standards and conditions are hereby established as part of this ordinance:
1. The development shall maintain full adherence, unless herein modified, with all Federal, State and Local regulations; including, but not necessarily limited to, all applicable standards and regulations of the Grand Prairie Municipal Code and Unified Development Code.
2. The development shall adhere to the City Council approved Exhibit C - Site Plan, which include the following exceptions (appeals) to the above noted standards:
a. Articulation Standards- all of the building articulation standards of the SH 161 Corridor Overlay District as contained within the Appendix of F of the Unified Development Code are hereby waived for the Shop/Maintenance Building and Mill/Fabrication Building.
b. Chain-link Fence - the requirement for a Type 3 “wood” screening fence along the north property line and along the northern portion of the eastern property line beginning approximately 575-feet north of the south property line is hereby waived in lieu of a chain-link fence
3. The development shall further adhere to all Development Review Committee comments, as contained in the planning case file no. SU151102/S151001 and provided in Exhibit D - DRC Comments, that are not in conflict with City Council approval as provided within this ordinance.
SECTION 4: COMPLIANCE
All development must conform to the approved site plan and all exhibits incorporated as exhibits to this ordinance, as well as those incorporated herein by reference.
1. By this Ordinance, this Specific Use Permit shall automatically terminate in accordance with Section 5.4.1 of the Unified Development Code if a Certificate of Occupancy is not issued for said use within one (1) year after City Council adoption of this Ordinance, or upon cessation of said use for a period of six (6) months or more.
2. Furthermore, by this Ordinance, the City Council shall conduct a public hearing one (1) year after City Council approval of this Specific Use Permit to confirm compliance with all applicable codes which shall include, but not be limited to, the requirements of this Ordinance, the Unified Development Code, the City of Grand Prairie Code of Ordinances, city adopted building codes, city adopted fire codes and with other applicable regulatory requirements administered and/or enforced by the state and federal government.
3. It shall be unlawful for the owner, manager, or any person in charge of a business or other establishment to violate the conditions imposed by the City Council when a Specific Use Permit is granted, and the violation of those conditions could result in a citation being issued by the appropriate enforcement officers of the City of Grand Prairie. Violation of this provision may be punishable in accordance with Section 1-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City.
4. This Specific Use Permit shall run with the land and therefore may be transferred from owner to owner; however, each new owner shall obtain a new Certificate of Occupancy.
5. The Certificate of Occupancy shall note the existence of this Specific Use Permit by its number and title.
SECTION 5:
It is further provided that in case a section, clause, sentence, or part of this Ordinance shall be deemed or adjudged by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, then such invalidity shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6:
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are specifically repealed.
SECTION 7:
That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE ON THIS THE 12TH DAY OF JULY 2016.
Ordinance No. 10098-2016
Case No. SU160602/S160601
Specific Use Permit No. 998