From
Chris Hartmann
Title
S200603 - Site Plan - Hunter Ferrell Logistics Park (City Council District 1). Site Plan for Hunter Ferrell Logistics Park, a development with two warehouse buildings totaling 550,518 sq. ft. on 33.44 acres. Tracts 14.2 and 27, Isreal Jennings Survey, Abstract No. 679, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial, and addressed as 2400 and 2701 W Hunter Ferrell Rd. The applicant is B. Cooper, CHI/Acquisitions, L.P., the owner is Hunter Ferrell Land, L.P., and Pete Lindamood. (On June 22, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this case by a vote of 7-0)
Presenter
Savannah Ware, AICP, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Table
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Site Plan for Hunter Ferrell Logistics Park, a development with two warehouse buildings totaling 550,518 sq. ft. on 33.44 acres. Tracts 14.2 and 27, Isreal Jennings Survey, Abstract No. 679, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial, and addressed as 2400 and 2701 W Hunter Ferrell Rd.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant intends to construct two warehouse buildings on 33 acres. Site Plan approval by City Council is required for any project involving industrial use. Development at this location requires City Council approval of a Site Plan because the property is intended for industrial use.
The purpose of site plan approval is to ensure that development meets requirements in the Unified Development Code (UDC), provides adequate circulation, and uses quality site planning techniques. The UDC identifies criteria for evaluating proposed developments. Criteria include density and dimensional standards, landscaping and screening requirements, and architectural design for special districts.
ADJACENT LAND USES:
The following table summarizes the zoning designation and existing use for the surrounding properties.
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Table 1: Adjacent Zoning and Land Uses |
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Direction |
Zoning |
Existing Use |
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North (Site A) |
City of Irving |
Mobile Home Park |
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North (Site B) |
Light Industrial; PD-9 |
Truck Parking, Auto Related Use |
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South |
Light Industrial |
Undeveloped, Floodway |
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West |
Light Industrial |
Lone Star Park Trailhead, Undeveloped |
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East |
Light Industrial |
Auto Related Use, Undeveloped |
PROPOSED USE CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTION:
The applicant is proposing two development scenarios: the construction of Building A on 13.2 acres or the construction of Building A and Building B on 33 acres.
Building A Site Plan
The 13.2-acre site is accessible by two points on W Hunter Ferrell Rd. The proposed warehouse building is 252,919 sq. ft. and has a loading dock on the south side of the building with 54 dock doors. The site includes 160 parking spaces and 60 trailer parking spaces.
Building B Site Plan
The 19.82-acre site is accessible from W Hunter Ferrell Rd via a shared drive. The proposed warehouse building is 166,642 sq. ft. and has a loading dock on the north side of the building with 31 dock doors. The site includes 159 parking spaces and 50 trailer parking spaces.
Site Access and Traffic Impact
The right-of-way for Hunter Ferrell Rd is within the City of Irving. This means that driveway widths and spacing, median openings, deceleration lanes, and pedestrian/bicycle facilities must be approved by the City of Irving. The proposed access points do not align with existing median openings; any median modifications must also be approved by the City of Irving.
ZONING REQUIREMENTS:
Density and Dimensional Requirements
Development is subject to the LI standards in the UDC. The tables below evaluate the density and dimensional standards of the proposed development. The proposal meets the density and dimensional requirements with the exception of minimum lot width for Site B.
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Table 2A: Site Data Summary for Site A |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
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Min. Lot Area (Sq. Ft.) |
15,000 |
593,127 |
Yes |
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Min. Lot Width (Ft.) |
100 |
1,253 |
Yes |
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Min. Lot Depth (Ft.) |
150 |
508.97 |
Yes |
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Front Setback (Ft.) |
25 |
30 |
Yes |
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Side Setback (Ft.) |
30 |
30 |
Yes |
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Max. Height (Ft.) |
50 |
46.5 |
Yes |
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Max. Floor Area Ratio |
1:1 |
0.44:1 |
Yes |
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Table 2B: Site Data Summary for Site B |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
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Min. Lot Area (Sq. Ft.) |
15,000 |
863,184 |
Yes |
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Min. Lot Width (Ft.) |
100 |
82.16 |
No |
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Min. Lot Depth (Ft.) |
150 |
568.83 |
Yes |
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Front Setback (Ft.) |
25 |
30 |
Yes |
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Side Setback (Ft.) |
30 |
89.5 |
Yes |
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Max. Height (Ft.) |
50 |
49 |
Yes |
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Max. Floor Area Ratio |
1:1 |
0.44:1 |
Yes |
Landscape and Screening
The property is subject to landscape and screening requirements in Article 8 and Appendix X of the UDC. The proposal substantially complies with landscape and screening requirements.
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Table 3A: Landscape & Screening Requirements for Site A |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
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Area (Sq. Ft.) |
59,312 |
98,969 |
Yes |
|
Trees |
131 |
116 |
No |
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Shrubs |
1,186 |
2,241 |
Yes |
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Foundation Plantings |
Along Primary Facades |
Along Primary Facades |
Yes |
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Entrance Plantings |
At Building Entrance |
At Building Entrance |
Yes |
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Table 3B: Landscape & Screening Requirements for Site B |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
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Area (Sq. Ft.) |
86,318 |
450,319 |
Yes |
|
Trees |
183 |
170 |
No |
|
Shrubs |
1,726 |
1,775 |
Yes |
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Entrance Plantings |
At Building Entrance |
At Building Entrance |
Yes |
Building Materials and Design
Industrial buildings greater than 50,000 sq. ft. are subject to the requirements in Appendix X of the UDC. Appendix X requires that primary facades include at least three design elements and secondary facades include at least two design elements. The proposed building elevations meet the design requirements.
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Table 4A: Building Design Elements for Building A |
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Facade |
Type |
a. |
b. |
c. |
d. |
e. |
f. |
g. |
h. |
i. |
Total Elements |
Meets |
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North |
Primary |
x |
|
|
|
x |
x |
|
|
|
3 |
Yes |
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South |
Secondary |
x |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
Yes |
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West |
Primary |
x |
|
|
|
x |
x |
|
|
|
3 |
Yes |
|
East |
Primary |
x |
|
|
|
x |
x |
|
|
|
3 |
Yes |
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Table 4B: Building Design Elements for Building B |
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Facade |
Type |
a. |
b. |
c. |
d. |
e. |
f. |
g. |
h. |
i. |
Total Elements |
Meets |
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North |
Primary |
x |
|
|
|
x |
x |
|
|
|
3 |
Yes |
|
South |
Secondary |
x |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
Yes |
|
West |
Primary |
x |
|
|
|
x |
x |
|
|
|
3 |
Yes |
|
East |
Primary |
x |
|
|
|
x |
x |
|
|
|
3 |
Yes |
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Table 4C: Summary of Building Design Elements |
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Letter |
Primary Facades Element |
Secondary Facades Element |
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a. |
Masonry Accents |
Masonry Accent |
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b. |
Glass - 15% |
Cornice Projection |
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c. |
Awning |
Windows - 30% |
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d. |
Cornice Projection |
Articulation |
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e. |
Articulation |
|
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f. |
Accent Lighting |
|
|
g. |
Colonnade |
|
|
h. |
Wing Wall |
|
|
i. |
Windows - 30% |
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VARIANCES:
City Council may approve variances to Appendix X if the applicant demonstrates that the proposal meets the intent of the ordinance and that the alternative design or measure provides an equal or greater level of quality and standard of development as mandated by the regulations. As a part of this Site Plan, the applicant is requesting the variances listed below.
1. Truck Docks Location for Building B - Truck docks are prohibited along any primary facade.
2. Tree Preservation Requirements - Appendix X requires that developers submit a tree survey and preserves a minimum of 30% of the total existing caliper inches. The applicant has not submitted a tree survey.
3. Minimum Lot Width for Site B - Site B does not meet the minimum required lot width.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Development Review Committee (DRC) recommends approval with the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall coordinate with the Parks Department to connect the proposed walking trails to the existing trail west of the property. The applicant shall construct this connection in conjunction with the proposed trail and activation feature.
2. The applicant shall provide an additional row of street trees closer to Hunter Ferrell Rd to create shade along the existing trail. These trees will count towards the required number of trees. The proposed number of trees is 28 less than what is required. The applicant shall coordinate with the Parks Department and City of Irving on the placement of trees along the trail.