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SU160401/S160402 - Site Plan - 1628 E Main St (City Council District 5). Approve a specific use permit and site plan to construct and operate a warehouse facility. The 0.89-acre property, located at 1611 Small Street and 1628 E. Main Street, is split-zoned General Retail (GR) and Light Industrial (LI) Districts and is within District 3 of the Central Business Overlay District. The applicant is Abraham Khajeie, Eagle Auto Parts, the owner is Abraham, and the surveyor is Luke Keeton, Keeton Surveying Co. (On June 6, 2016, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).
Presenter
Senior Planner Denice Thomas, AICP, MSRE
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Consider a request to approve a specific use permit and site plan to construct and operate a warehouse facility. The 0.89-acre property, located at 1611 Small Street and 1628 E. Main Street, is split-zoned General Retail (GR) and Light Industrial (LI) Districts and is within District 3 of the Central Business Overlay District.
ADJACENT LAND USES AND ACCESS:
|
Direction |
Zoning |
Existing Use |
|
North |
GR and District 3 of the Central Business Overlay District (CBD-3) |
Single Family Residential |
|
South |
LI and CBD-3 |
Industrial Uses |
|
East |
GR and CBD-3 |
Commercial Uses |
|
West |
GR and CBD-3 |
Commercial Uses |
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant is requesting a site plan and specific use permit to construct a 7,440 square foot (s.f.) expansion to an existing 12,644 s.f. building and to continue to operate an existing wholesale auto parts business. The 0.89 acre property is currently split-zoned LI and GR Districts and is within CBD-3. The applicant has submitted a companion case to change the zoning on the LI-zoned lot to GR District
BACKGROUND:
On April 4, 2016, this item was tabled by the Planning and Zoning Commission to allow the applicant to work through outstanding issues associated with his request.
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 Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan shows this area as appropriate for Commercial/Retail/Office (CRO) uses. The 2010 Comprehensive Plan identifies General Retail as an appropriate use in this FLUM designation. The existing zoning designation, LI, is inconsistent with the FLUM; however, a companion case has been submitted to change the zoning from LI to GR District. With approval of the zoning change, this use is consistent with the FLUM.
ZONING REQUIREMENTS
A portion of the site is currently zoned LI while the site with the proposed expansion is zoned GR. A request has been submitted to change the zoning from LI to GR. If approved, the existing building will comply with the GR dimensional requirements as outlined in the UDC. However, additional action will be required for the “Auto Parts (new) use. This use is permissible use in the GR District subject to approval of a specific use permit (SUP) by the City Council. This proposal requests site plan and specific use permit approval.
Dimensional Requirements
The following table details the GR District dimension requirements. Subsequent preliminary and final plats will be required to conform to these regulations.
|
Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
|
Minimum Lot Area |
5,000 sf. |
38,912 sf. |
Yes |
|
Minimum Width |
50 ft. |
260ft. |
Yes |
|
Minimum Depth |
100 ft. |
219 ft. |
Yes |
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Front Yard Setback |
25 ft. |
25 ft. |
Yes |
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Rear Yard |
0 ft. but 20 ft. - adjacent to arterial |
Double Frontage Lot - no rear yard |
Yes |
|
Side Yard |
10 ft. min. |
4.24 ft. (Existing) |
No |
|
Maximum Height |
25 ft. |
25 ft. |
Yes |
|
Maximum Lot Coverage |
35% |
51% |
No |
|
Minimum Masonry Content |
100% |
100% |
Yes |
|
Landscape |
5% |
7% |
Yes |
PROPOSED USE CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTION:
Parking and Access
The 0.89-acre property is developed with an existing 12,644 s.f. wholesale auto parts business. Access to Small Street and E. Main Street has been depicted. The proposed expansion would result in 20,084 total square feet for the building. The table below provides details regarding parking and loading for the use. Article 10 indicates the parking requirement for distribution center, warehouse or storage (commercial-oriented) is one space per 1000 square feet of building area for buildings less than 25,000 square feet.
|
Building Area |
Parking Rate |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
|
20,084 s.f. |
1 sp/1000 s.f. of building area |
20 |
20* |
Yes** |
* The site plan includes “compact spaces” which do not meet the minimum dimensions for spaces per our UDC.
** Staff recommends the building be reduced to provide parking spaces that meet the minimum requirements. With this condition the project would meet the minimum requirements of the UDC.
Elevations
The existing building is not 100% masonry; a portion of it is metal. The building expansion, however, will be 99.5% masonry per the elevations provided.
Landscape
The UDC requirements are as follows:
|
Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
|
Minimum Landscape Area (5% 38,912 s.f.) |
1,946 s.f. |
3,079 s.f. |
Yes |
|
5-ft. wide sidewalks |
Small Street Main Street |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
|
Street Trees: 1 tree/25 - 50 l.f. |
Small Street - 5 Main Street - 2 |
4 0 |
No1 No2 |
|
Trees: 1/500 s.f. required landscape |
4 |
4 |
Yes |
|
Parking Lot Trees: 1 tree/20 parking spaces |
1 |
0 |
No3 |
|
Shrubs: 1/50 s.f. required landscape |
39 |
32 |
No4 |
|
All trees are minimum 3 in. caliper |
3 |
3 |
Yes |
1 - Staff recommends a condition that the applicant graphically depict one additional street tree prior to
administrative approval of the mylars.
2 - No improvements are proposed for Main Street. The site was developed prior to our current street tree
requirements.
3 - Staff recommends a condition that the applicant graphically depict one parking lot tree prior to administrative
approval of the mylars.
4 - Staff recommends a condition that the applicant graphically depict a total of 39 five-gallon shrubs along Small
Street prior to administrative approval of the mylars.
The site plan does not comply with the minimum landscape requirements set forth in the UDC.
REQUESTED EXCEPTIONS AND APPEALS:
The project is an expansion of an existing building on a site that was developed prior to our current regulations. To develop the property as depicted the applicant will have to be granted an exception to the lot coverage requirements to allow 51% lot coverage where 35% lot coverage is the maximum. While Staff cannot support this exception, due to the challenges generally associated with redevelopment and infill projects, staff does not object to the proposed deviation.
The landscape does not meet the minimum requirements of Article 8 of the UDC. Staff recommends compliance with the UDC.
The applicant has depicted compact parking spaces that do not comply with Article 10 of the UDC. Staff recommends compliance with the UDC.
RECOMMENDATION:
This proposal has been reviewed by the Development Review Committee and has been cleared to proceed to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration. Staff recommends approval subject to the following Development Review Committee comments:
CURRENT PLANNING: Denice Thomas, AICP, MSRE (972) 237-8255
Please provide a written response to the current planning comments, reductions, and scalable .pdf’s with the resubmittal.
General Comments
1. Prior to administrative approval of the mylars the following corrections shall be made to the landscape plan:
a. A landscape plan shall be submitted that complies with the provisions contained in Article 8 of the Unified Development Code.
b. A minimum of five street trees shall be provided along the Small Street frontage.
c. A minimum of one street tree shall be provided on-site.
d. A minimum of 39 shrubs shall be provided along the Small Street frontage.
2. Prior to administrative approval of the mylars all the compact parking spaces shall be removed and a minimum of five parking spaces, consistent with the requirements contained in the UDC, shall be provided.
ENGINEERING/FLOODPLAIN: Stephanie Griffin/Chris Agnew/Brent O’Neal (972) 237-8141
M. 1. Add a Floodplain Statement that includes the FEMA FIRM number, effective FEMA FIRM date, FEMA flood zone and county name.
M. 2. City approved grading, drainage, and erosion control plans are required prior to approval of any final plat, earthwork or building permit for the property. 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;
M. 3. Revise site plan to provide 15-foot minimum width drainage easement and flume for conveyance of Lot 2 flows through property to Small Street. Structures are not allowed in drainage easements;
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. 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 ONE ACRE OR MORE: Before beginning site work on any tract which involves one (1) acre or more, or on any lot which is a portion of a tract which involves one (1) acre or more, owners or contractors must file a Notice of Intent (NOI) or complete an official Site Notice with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a construction storm water (general) permit. Contractors must have posted an official Site Notice. Contractors must provide a letter stating that they are posting an official site notice copy 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.
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. 8. DRILLING WATER WELLS: All property owners wishing to drill a well must obtain a well drilling permit from the Environmental Services Department prior to drilling. Drillers must be licensed by the Texas Well Drillers board. [Texas Water Well Drillers Act sub-section 287.91].
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.
I. 20. STRIP CENTER/RETAIL BUILDING: If the retail building has a projected food service use, the sanitary sewer must be designed in a way that a grease trap and an industrial waste sample point can be installed for each of those proposed suites.
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. Fire sprinkler systems, Fire alarm systems, Fire pump and Underground fire lines shall be installed by a licensed contractor; plans shall be submitted to the Building Inspections Department for permitting and review by the Fire Department. Fire department shall inspect and test installed systems, Call (972) 237-8312 for scheduling.
M. 2. Fire department connection (FDC) shall be remote with a 5” Storz and a 30 degree downturn. FDC must be located within 100’ of a fire hydrant. Please submit proposed location to Fire Department for review and approval.
Where fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire protection is required to be installed for any structure or development, they shall be installed, tested, and approved prior to the time of which construction has progressed beyond completion of the foundation of any structure
Underground fire line shall be installed by a licensed contractor per NFPA standards. Fire line plans shall be submitted to Building Inspections Department for permitting and review by the Fire Department. Fire department shall inspect and test installed system, Call (972) 237-8300for scheduling .Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed throughout building. Travel distance to a portable extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet.
Fire lanes shall be required adjacent to and around any building when any portion of an exterior wall of the first story is located more than one hundred fifty (150) feet from fire department vehicle access, or when necessary for proper ingress or egress of emergency vehicles .
The fire lane shall have a minimum unobstructed width of twenty-four (24) feet, an unobstructed height of fourteen (14) feet, and twenty-eight (28) feet inside turning radius. Fire lanes that contain 90 degree or straight-in parking shall be twenty-four (24) feet wide .Dead-end fire lanes in excess of one hundred fifty (150) feet shall be provided with a turn-around radius of fifty (50) feet or Fire Department approved turn-around. Fire lane access must be approved by the Fire Department and shall be in-service prior to construction progressing above the foundation.
Any gates which obstruct fire lane shall have the appropriate Knox overrides. If gates are to be installed, submit plans to the Building Inspection Department for permitting and review by the Fire Department. Building address shall be posted per City Ordinance. Knox box shall be installed at front of building. Knox box forms are available at Fire Administration (see Loretha).
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: Daon Stephens, (972) 237-8319
M. 1. Transportation needs more information about how trucks will be maneuvering through the site before we can make additional comments.
M. 2. Transportation needs more information about the location of doors, docks and access before we can make additional comments.
M. 3. Where is the parking for this additional building?
M. 4. How is the business using the north side of the property between the new building and Small Street?
M. 5. Transportation needs a detail of parking design and geometrics for parking stalls and aisles.
M. 6. Will trucks be able to access this site without driving onto Main or Jefferson - traffic circulating on the site should not use the public street for internal circulation.
M. 7. Transportation is concerned that there is not sufficient parking and inadequate internal circulation.
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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 AUTO PARTS (WHOLESALE) USE IN THE GENERAL RETAIL (GR) DISTRICT AND DISTRICT 1 OF THE CENTRAL BUSINESS OVERLAY DISTRICT, TO WIT: BEING A 0.89-ACRE TRACT OUT OF THE JOHN W. KIRK SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 726, IN THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, OF THE MISSION CITY STORES ADDITION AND LOT 1, BLOCK 1, OF THE D.W. KLEIN ADDTION; 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 a new auto parts (wholesale) 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 auto parts (wholesale) 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 auto parts (wholesale) 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 995 for the property legally described as Lot 1-R, Mission City Stores Addition Revised; depicted in Exhibit A - Location Map; more fully described in 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 operations of an AUTO PARTS (WHOLESALE) USE - IN GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND DISTRICT 1 OF THE CENTRAL BUSINESS OVERLAY DISTRICT the following standards and conditions are hereby established as part of this ordinance:
1. The development shall maintain compliance 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. Any zoning, land use requirements and restrictions not contained within this specific use permit ordinance shall conform to those requirements specified for the General Retail (GR) District as adopted and amended in the Unified Development Code (UDC). Where there is a conflict between the UDC and this ordinance, unless explicitly contained in this ordinance, the more restrictive shall prevail.
3. The development shall adhere to the City Council approved Exhibit C - Site Plan Package.
4. Prior to administrative approval of the mylars by the Planning and Zoning Division, the following conditions shall be met:
a. A landscape plan shall be submitted that complies with the provisions contained in Article 8 of the Unified Development Code. Specifically ensure the landscape plan includes the following:
i. A minimum of five three-inch caliper street trees shall be provided along the Small Street frontage.
ii. A minimum of one three-inch caliper parking lot tree shall be provided on site.
iii.A minimum of 39 three-gallon shrubs a minimum of 36” tall shall be provided along the Small Street frontage.
b. Compact parking spaces shall not be permissible. A site plan shall be provided with a minimum of five vehicle parking spaces, consistent with the requirements contained in the Unified Development Code, west of the proposed building addition accessible from Small Street.
c. The site plan shall be revised to eliminate all parking shown in the northeast corner of the site adjacent to and within the Small Street right-of-way.
d. The site plan shall be revised to relocate the trash enclosure to the northwest corner of the site.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
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.
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)]
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.
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]
SECTION 3. COMPLIANCE
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 Building Permit has not been obtained on the premises 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. The operation of this site shall be in strict compliance with the requirements of this SUP 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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 day of June, 2016.
ordinance no. 10081-2016
specific use permit no. 995
case no. SU160401/S160402