From
Monica Espinoza
Title
S200902 - Site Plan - West Oakdale Industrial III (City Council District 1). Site Plan for a 2-story, 335,687 sq. ft. Office-Showroom/Warehouse facility on one lot. 19.30 acres out of the James McLaughlin Survey, Abstract 848, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Planned Development-39 (PD-39) District, generally located south of E. Oakdale Road and 1,650 ft. west of N. Belt Line Road. (On September 14, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).
Presenter
Charles Lee, AICP, CBO, Senior Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Site Plan request to authorize construction an office/warehouse building on 19.30 acres. The proposed development is situated in the James McLaughlin Survey, Abstract No. 848, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, generally located south of E. Oakdale Road approximately 1,650 feet west of N. Belt Line Road. The property is zoned Planned Development 39 (PD-39) District.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant intends to construct a 335,687 sq. ft. office/warehouse building on 19.30 acres. The proposed site consists of multiple undeveloped tracts that would be subsequently platted into one property. Site Plan approval by City Council is required for any project involving industrial uses with buildings exceeding 50,000 square feet.
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.
Appendix X: Industrial Development Standards of the UDC addresses potential adverse environmental, visual, and truck traffic associated with large warehouses, outside storage, distribution-logistical related developments exceeding five acres in size.
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 |
|
North |
LI |
Undeveloped |
|
South |
PD-39 |
Undeveloped |
|
West |
PD-39 |
Undeveloped |
|
East |
PD-39 |
Undeveloped (Open Space) |
PROPOSED USE CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTION:
The proposal includes one side-loaded office/warehouse-building. The building is speculative and will be developed without specific tenants. The site will be accessible from two commercial drives off W. Oakdale Road and includes a fire lane and access easement that loops around the facility. The site includes 76 overhead dock doors and 84 tractor trailer parking spaces.
ZONING REQUIREMENTS:
Density and Dimensional Requirements
Development is subject to the LI and Appendix X Industrial Development Standards in the UDC. The table below evaluates the density and dimensional standards of the proposed development. The proposal meets the density and dimensional requirements.
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Table 2: Site Data Summary |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
|
Min. Lot Area (Sq. Ft.) |
15,000 |
840,761 |
Yes |
|
Min. Lot Width (Ft.) |
100 |
820 |
Yes |
|
Min. Lot Depth (Ft.) |
150 |
1,457 |
Yes |
|
Front Setback (Ft.) |
25 |
100 |
Yes |
|
Side Setback (Ft.) |
30 |
200 |
Yes |
|
Max. Height (Ft.) |
50 |
47.5 |
Yes |
|
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 table below summarizes the requirements. The site exceeds the minimum landscape area, number of trees, and number of shrubs and screening requirements.
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Table 3: Landscape & Screening Requirements |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
|
Area (Sq. Ft.) |
84,076 |
125,320 |
Yes |
|
Trees |
168 |
168 |
Yes |
|
Parking Lot Trees |
17 |
35 |
Yes |
|
Shrubs |
1,682 |
1,758 |
Yes |
|
Foundation Plantings |
Along Primary Facades |
Provided Plantings |
Yes |
|
Entrance Plantings |
At Building Entrance |
Provided Plantings |
Yes |
|
Truck Screening |
Wing Wall |
Wing Walls |
Yes |
The site includes the required activation feature with 1.09 acres of open space, 978 linear ft. of walking trails, a seating area, and a 6,832 sq. ft. garden.
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 tables below evaluate the design elements for each building. The proposed building elevations meet Appendix X requirements.
The building exterior consists of textured concrete tilt-wall panels. The north facade elements include 15% glazing, building articulation, and accent lighting.
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Table 4: Building Design Elements |
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Facade |
Type |
a. |
b. |
c. |
d. |
e. |
f. |
g. |
h. |
i. |
Total Elements |
Meets |
|
North |
Primary |
|
Y |
|
|
Y |
Y |
|
|
|
3 |
Yes |
|
South |
Secondary |
Y |
|
|
Y |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
Yes |
|
West |
Secondary |
Y |
|
|
Y |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
Yes |
|
East |
Secondary |
Y |
|
|
Y |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
Yes |
VARIANCES:
The applicant is not requesting any variances.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Development Review Committee (DRC) recommends approval.