From
Chris Hartmann
Title
SU160501 - Specific Use Permit - Cinco Technologies (City Council District 2). Approve a specific use permit to operate an indoor computer salvage center. The 13.70-acre property, located at 2725 State Highway 360 (SH-360), is zoned Light Industrial (LI) District and is within the SH-360 Corridor Overlay District. The applicant is Rob King, Cinco Technologies. (On June 6, 2016, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).
Presenter
Chief City Planner Jim Hinderaker
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Consider a request to approve a specific use permit to operate an indoor computer salvage center. The 13.70-acre property, located at 2725 State Highway 360 (SH-360), is zoned Light Industrial (LI) District and is within the SH-360 Corridor Overlay District.
ADJACENT LAND USES AND ACCESS:
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Direction |
Zoning |
Existing Use |
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North |
LI and SH-360 |
Industrial |
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South |
LI and SH-360 |
Industrial |
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East |
SH-360/City of Arlington |
Industrial |
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West |
LI and SH-360 |
Industrial |
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant is requesting approval of a specific use permit (SUP) to operate an indoor computer salvage center in an existing industrial building (Rooms-to-Go Distribution Center) on 13.70 acres. The subject site is currently zoned LI district and is within the State Highway 360 (SH-360) Corridor Overlay District.
BACKGROUND:
On May 26, 2016, a Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting was held. Staff met with the applicant to discuss the proposal. The proposal was cleared to move forward subject to conditions found in the recommendation section of this report.
On June 6, 2016, the item is scheduled to be heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
On June 21, 2016, the item is scheduled to be heard by the City Council.
CONFORMANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The property is designated as Mixed Use (MU) on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). The FLUM identifies development in this category should include residential, personal service and some limited office uses in a pedestrian oriented development. The existing light industrial distribution center is inconsistent with the FLUM. The industrial development pre-dates the FLUM designation. At such time as the area redevelops, Staff will make a recommendation to resolve the inconsistency.
ZONING REQUIREMENTS
Cinco Electronics Recycling is an electronics recycler providing services dedicated to returning end of life electronic materials to productive use. This use is classified as an indoor salvage use use by Article 4 of the Unified Development Code. Indoor Salvage uses (salvage (indoor) are permissible in the Light Industrial District with approval of a Specific Use Permit from the City Council.
REQUESTED APPEALS BY APPLICANT:
No appeals have been requested as part of this proposal.
RECOMMENDATION:
The DRC recommends approval of the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow operation of an indoor computer salvage use subject to the recommendations of the Development Review Committee.
ENGINEERING/FLOODPLAIN: Stephanie Griffin/Chris Agnew/Brent O’Neal (972) 237-8141
M. 1. The site plan should include a Floodplain Statement that includes the FEMA FIRM number, effective FEMA FIRM date, FEMA flood zone and county name.
M. 2. The Storm Drainage and Utilities Sheet has incorrect floodplain information. Please correct to reflect the FEMA FIRM number, effective FEMA FIRM date, FEMA flood zone and county name.
M. 3. A floodplain development permit and Corridor Development Certificate will be required prior to developing this property.
M. 4. Approved grading and erosion control plans are required for approval of any construction permit with earth disturbing activities;
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
M. 1. AN OPERATIONAL PLAN AND A MEETING WITH APPLICANT IS NEEDED BEFORE COMMENTS CAN BE MADE.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Joel Anderson, (972) 237-8300
M. 1. Show storage height, commodity and classification of products to be stored if possible.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP BY SHOWING THE LOCATION, BOUNDARY, AND USE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR AN INDOOR SALVAGE CENTER USE IN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) AND STATE HIGHWAY-360 (SH-36) OVERLAY DISTRICTS TO WIT: BEING A 13.70-ACRE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, 360 COMMERCE CENTER ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING ADDRESSED AS 2725 SOUTH STATE HIGHWAY-360; 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 to include a Specific Use Permit for an indoor salvage center use; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of Grand Prairie, Texas, held a public hearing on said application on June 6, 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 an indoor salvage center use 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 9 to 0 to recommend to the City Council of Grand Prairie, Texas, that said Zoning Ordinance and Map be amended to allow a Specific Use Permit for an indoor salvage center use; 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 June 21, 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 Unified Development Code 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..."
passed and approved November 20, 1990, as amended, is hereby further amended so as to establish a Specific Use Permit numbered 992 for the property addressed as 2725 State Highway-360 (SH-360), depicted in Exhibit A - Location Map, and legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, of the 360 Commerce Center Addition; more fully described in Exhibit B - Legal Description.
SECTION 2.
Specific Use Permit
FOR OPERATION OF INDOOR SALVAGE CENTER USE - IN LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) AND STATE HIGHWAY-360 (SH-360) CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICTS. The following conditions are hereby established as part of this ordinance:
A. All operations shall conform to Exhibit C - Site Plan and Exhibit D - Operational Plan, as approved herein, and as contained within planning case file SU160501, .
B. All salvaging activities shall be conducted indoors; there shall be no outside storage.
C. Applicant shall maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
D. The facility shall maintain TCEQ registrations at all times for storage of regulated waste.
E. The facility shall have sufficient security measures to prevent unauthorized access to the facility.
SECTION 3.
Compliance
All development must be in substantial conformance with Exhibit C - Site Plan, Exhibit D - Operational Plan, of this ordinance, which are herein incorporated 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 4.
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 5.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are specifically repealed.
SECTION 6.
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, TEXAS, THIS the 21st of JUNE, 2016.
ordinance no. 10089-2016
specific use permit no. 992
case no. su160501