From
Chris Hartmann
Title
S170905 - Site Plan - Epic West Towne Crossing Phase I (City Council District 2). A request to approve a Site Plan for Epic West Towne Crossing Phase I. The proposal includes six buildings, totaling 258,800 square feet, for restaurants, retail, and related uses on 26.41 acres. The subject property is generally located west of State Highway 161 between Mayfield Road and Kirby Creek, zoned Planned Development-364 (PD-364) District, and within the SH 161 Overlay District. The agent is Michael Davis, Bannister Engineering, the applicant is William Winkelmann, Winkelmann & Associates, and the owner is John Weber, Epic West Towne Crossing LP. (On September 11, 2017, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).
Presenter
Chief City Planner David Jones, AICP
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
ADJACENT LAND USES AND ACCESS:
North: Kirby Creek and undeveloped property zoned PD-364 is north of the subject property.
South: Mayfield Road is south of the subject property. A pad site, zoned PD-143, is south of Mayfield Road.
East: State Highway 161 is east of the subject property. Undeveloped land zoned PD-346 is located east of State Highway 161.
West: Single family residences, a church, and school, zoned PD-127 are west of the subject property.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant intends to develop Phase I of Epic West Towne Crossing. Phase 1 includes six buildings, totaling 258,800 square feet, for restaurants, retail, and related uses on 26.41 acres. The subject property is within an overlay district and a planned development district; development in an overlay district or planned development district requires Site Plan approval.
PROPOSED USE CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTION:
Epic West Towne Crossing Phase I, about 26 acres on the west side of State Highway 161, includes a Junior Anchor Lineup/Multi-Tenant In-Line building, four multi-tenant retail buildings, and one building for two restaurants.
Access and Parking
A proposed private street runs through the center and provides access to sites within the development. A mutual access drive off of State Highway 161 provides access to Lot 2, Block B and connects to the proposed private street.
The required number of parking spaces is calculated based on use. The number of parking spaces provided exceeds what is required.
Showcase Buildings
Two of the multi-tenant retail buildings are showcase buildings. These buildings include the following compensatory elements: green spaces, pedestrian lighting, enhanced lighting, outdoor seating, string lights, special paving, additional articulation, tower features, projected cornices, and deepened shade awning features.
CONFORMANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The 2010 Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designates this area as Mixed Use (MU). Development in this category should include a mixture of retail, high density residential, personal service and some limited office uses in a pedestrian oriented development. The proposed use is consistent with the FLUM.
ZONING REQUIREMENTS:
Density and Dimensional Requirements
Development is subject to the density and dimensional requirements for Commercial (C) District. The proposal meets or exceeds the density and dimensional requirements.
Landscape and Screening
The property is subject to the landscaping and screening requirements found in Article 8 of the UDC, Appendix F of the UDC and PD-364. The proposal meets or exceeds the requirements for landscape area, trees, and shrubs.
The proposal provides the required parking lot screening and dumpster enclosures. Roof mounted equipment is screened by parapets in accordance with Appendix F. The developer will install an 8-ft. tall masonry screening wall and 15-ft. landscape buffer along the property line adjacent to the residential zoning district west of Lot 1, Block A. The proposal meets the screening requirements.
Exterior Building Materials
The property is subject to the building materials requirements in PD-364 and Appendix F of the UDC. The exterior of the buildings consists primarily of texture coated concrete, brick, stone, and architectural panels. The proposal meets the building materials requirements.
Architectural Features
Primary facades are subject to the requirements for architectural features in PD-364 and Appendix F of the UDC. The required features include architectural elements, parapet with cornice, covered walkways, windows, and roof profile variation. The proposed building elevations are in substantial compliance with PD-364 and Appendix F.
Unified Design Plan
The applicant has submitted a unified design plan as required by PD-364. The unified design plan includes design criteria so that subsequent phases are developed in a manner that reinforces the identity and cohesive design of Epic Towne Crossing.
REQUESTED APPEALS:
The applicant is not requesting any appeals.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0.
Staff recommends approval.