From
Chris Hartmann
Title
S171004 - Site Plan - T-Mobile Store (City Council District 1). A Site Plan to construct a 3,080-square foot T-Mobile retail building in a C, Commercial District. The 0.481 acre property is currently zoned C, Commercial District and is located within the Highway 161 Corridor. The property is located on the west side of South Carrier Parkway, approximately 460-feet south of West Jefferson Street. The agent is Clay Cristy, Clay Moore Engineering and the owner is Kelly Hampton, Life in the Fast Food Lane. (On October 2, 2017, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).
Presenter
Davids Jones, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Site Plan for the construction of a 3,080 square foot retail store. Described as Lot 3, Block A, Waggoner Place Addition, 0.481 acres zoned C, Commercial District, within the SH 161 Overlay District, and addressed as 520 S. Carrier Parkway.
ADJACENT LAND USES AND ACCESS:
North: Zoned C, Commercial District with retail uses.
East: Zoned GR, General Retail District with retail and medical uses.
South: Zoned C, Commercial District with office uses.
West: Zoned C, Commercial District with retail uses.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant intends to a single building on the site for retail in the State Highway 161 Corridor. Development in the SH 161 Overlay District requires City Council approval of a Site Plan.
PROPOSED USE CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTION:
The building is oriented so that the primary entrance faces west and the rear faces Carrier Parkway. The site is accessible by mutual access easement from the drive to the north and from the property to the south.
CONFORMANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The 2010 Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designates this area Commercial/Retail (C/R). The proposal is consistent with the FLUM.
ZONING REQUIREMENTS:
Density and Dimensional Requirements
The property is subject to the density and dimensional requirements found in Article 6 of the Unified Development Code (UDC). Table 1 evaluates the density and dimensional standards of the proposed development. The proposal meets the density and dimensional requirements.
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Table 1: Site Data Summary |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
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Min. Lot Area Sq. Ft. |
5,000 |
20,960 |
Yes |
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Min. Lot Width (Ft.) |
50 |
77 |
Yes |
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Min. Lot Depth (Ft.) |
100 |
262 |
Yes |
|
Front Setback (Ft.) |
25 |
25 |
Yes |
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Rear Setback (Ft.) |
0 |
0 |
Yes |
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Max. Height (Ft.) |
25 |
20 |
Yes |
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Max. F.A.R |
.5:1 |
0.15:1 |
Yes |
Landscape and Screening
The property is subject to the landscaping and screening requirements found in Article 8 and Appendix F of the UDC. Table 2 summarizes what is required and what is provided. The proposal meets or exceeds the landscaping and screening requirements.
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Table 2: Landscape & Screening Requirements |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
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Landscape Area (Sq. Ft.) |
10% |
28% |
Yes |
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Trees |
7 |
8 |
Yes |
|
Shrubs |
42 |
103 |
Yes |
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Parking Lot Screening |
36” Hedge |
36” Hedge |
Yes |
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Dumpster Enclosure |
Masonry Enclosure |
Masonry Enclosure |
Yes |
|
Roof Mounted Equipment |
Screened by Parapet |
Screened by Parapet |
Yes |
OVERLAY REQUIREMENTS:
Appendix F applies to properties within an overlay district and contains standards intended to increase the quality of development. These standards include requirements for building materials, articulation, and architectural elements.
Exterior Building Materials
The proposed elevations consist of stone veneer, stucco and glass. Table 3 and 4 shows the percentage of each building material by façade.
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Façade |
Primary Masonry (Stucco) |
Secondary Masonry (Stone) |
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North |
75 |
25 |
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South |
75 |
25 |
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West |
64 |
36 |
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East |
69 |
31 |
Architectural Features
Appendix F requires that primary facades include architectural features summarized in the table below. With an exception to the required windows on the facades, the proposal meets the requirements for architectural features.
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Table 5: Architectural Features for Primary Facades |
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Standard |
Required |
Meets |
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Architectural Elements |
Distinct base, field wall and parapet with cornice |
Yes |
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Parapet with Cornice |
Parapet with projecting cornice |
Yes |
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Covered Walkways |
Along 50% of the length of the primary façade |
Yes |
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Windows |
50% of the length of the façade |
No |
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Roof Line |
Roof profile variation |
Yes |
REQUESTED APPEALS:
1. Façades - Windows are required along 50% of the length of the primary façade. The applicant is requesting an appeal for the north and south sides of the building. The applicant has proposed to enhance landscaping in lieu of the window requirements.
2. Horizontal Articulation - The applicant is also requesting an appeal to the horizontal articulation on the south side of the store. The applicant has proposed additional landscaping in this area to provide some horizontal relief.
The applicant has proposed to modify the windows on the south side of the building from what was shown at Planning Commission by removing a vertical set of glass panes. The applicant has agreed to include an additional set of glass panes on the Carrier Parkway-facing side (east elevation) to compensate for the reduction in glass on the south side. As the Carrier-facing side is most visible from the public right of way, staff does not object to this change.
RECOMMENDATION:
DRC recommends approval of the site plan proposal including the requested appeals.
P&Z Recommendation
At its October 2, 2017 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of this item as presented.