From
Chris Hartmann
Title
SU160903/S160903 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan - Hilton Tru (City Council District 1). Approve a specific use permit/site plan to construct a four-story hotel. The 1.88-acre property, located at 1520 N. State Highway-360 (SH-360), zoned Commercial (C) District, is within the SH-360 Corridor Overlay and Great Southwest Industrial (GSWI) Districts. The agent is Hugo Monsanto, Monsanto Architects and the owner is Mike Patel, DITWIN II LLC. (On August 29, 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/site plan to construct a four-story hotel. The 1.88-acre property, located at 1520 N. State Highway-360 (SH-360), zoned Commercial (C) District, is within the SH-360 Corridor Overlay and Great Southwest Industrial (GSWI) Districts.
ADJACENT LAND USES AND ACCESS:
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Direction |
Zoning |
Existing Use |
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North |
C District w/I SH-360 Overlay District |
Pawn Shop |
|
South |
Multi-Family-1 (MF-1) District |
Multi-Family Residential |
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East |
C District w/I SH-360 Overlay District |
Hotel |
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West |
State Highway 360 |
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant is requesting approval of a specific use permit and site plan to operate and construct a four-story-43,160-square-foot-98-room hotel on 1.88-acres in the Commercial and SH-360 Overlay Districts.
BACKGROUND:
On July 12, 2016, an application for a specific use permit and site plan was submitted for consideration.
On August 18, 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 August 15, 2016, legal notice of the August 29, 2016, Planning and Zoning Public Hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram and property owner notices were mailed to affected property owners.
On August 29, 2016, the item is scheduled to be heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
On September 20, 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 designates this area as Light Industrial (LI) uses. The FLUM indicates LI category should include research and development on non-toxic/non-biological material, warehousing, distribution, light assembly and fabrication. This use is inconsistent with the FLUM designation; however, annually the future land use map is amended to address such inconsistencies.
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE ANALYSIS:
Hotel Use
Hotels are defined by the UDC as a “facility offering transient lodging accommodations to the general public and may provide additional services such as restaurants, meeting rooms, and recreational facilities”; with transient lodging being defined as, “lodging where tenancy is arranged for periods of less than 30 days.” The subject site is zoned Commercial (C) District. Hotels are permissible by-right in C district with approval of a site plan and a specific use permit if it is within 900 feet of a similar use or within a designated overlay district. The subject site is in the SH-360 Corridor Overlay District and within 900 feet of a similar use. A specific use permit is required.
Dimensional Requirements
The proposal meets all applicable minimum dimension requirements outlined in UDC. The following table provides an evaluation of the proposal against the C District dimensional requirements.
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
|
Minimum Site Area |
5,000 s.f. |
82,038 s.f. |
Yes |
|
Minimum Lot Width |
50 ft. |
295 ft. |
Yes |
|
Minimum Lot Depth |
100 ft. |
264 ft. |
Yes |
|
Front Yard |
25 ft. |
25 ft. |
Yes |
|
Rear Yard |
0 ft. |
67 ft. |
Yes |
|
Maximum Height |
25 ft. |
47.5 ft |
No |
|
Maximum F.A.R. |
0. 5:1 |
0.74:1 |
No |
Parking and Access
Hotel and motels in the City are parked at a ratio of one space per rooming unit plus four. The proposal would allow 98 guest rooms (rooming units) which would require 102 parking spaces.
The site plan graphically depicts 102 parking spaces. The parking requirement has been met.
Direct access to State Highway-360 Frontage Road via a mutual access easement to the north has been provided.
Elevations
Appendix F of the UDC requires primary façades to have 100% primary masonry (brick or stone), however, it allows up to 20% EIFS or stucco. The resultant area (total area per façade minus openings (windows and doors) from the top plate to the ground) must be a minimum of 80% brick or stone to meet the UDC requirement. The elevations as presented do not meet the minimum requirements. The recommendation of Staff is for the applicant to meet the minimum masonry requirements on all façades of the building.
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Façade |
Resultant Area |
Required Area |
Provided Area |
Masonry % Required |
Masonry % Provided |
Meets |
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North |
2,531 s.f. |
2,025 s.f. |
2,372 s.f |
80% |
94% |
Yes |
|
South |
2,599 s.f. |
2,079 s.f. |
1,892 s.f. |
80% |
73% |
No |
|
East |
5,021 s.f. |
4,017 s.f |
4,869 s.f. |
80% |
97% |
Yes |
|
West |
5,613 s.f. |
4,490 s.f. |
4,175 s.f. |
80% |
74% |
No |
Landscape
The subject site is governed by the UDC requirements are as follows:
|
Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
|
Minimum Landscape Area (10% of 82,038 s.f.) |
8,204 s.f. |
26,998 s.f. |
Yes |
|
Sidewalks |
SH-360 Frontage Rd. |
None exist, however, shown on plans to be constructed. |
Yes |
|
Street Trees: 1 tree/25 - 50 l.f. |
SH-360 Frontage Rd. - 6 |
SH-360 Frontage Rd. - 12 |
Yes |
|
Trees: 1/500 s.f. required landscape |
17 |
23 |
Yes |
|
Parking Lot Trees: 1 tree/20 parking spaces |
6 |
9 |
Yes |
|
Shrubs: 1/50 s.f. required landscape |
164 |
204 |
Yes |
|
All trees are minimum 3 in. caliper |
3 inch |
All required trees are 3 caliper inches |
Yes |
The landscape plan, though inaccurate provides the minimum amount of landscape required by the UDC. Staff will recommend that the plan be corrected prior to final mylar approval by the Planning and Development Division.
REQUESTED EXCEPTIONS AND APPEALS:
ü UDC and Appendix F Primary Masonry Requirement - The UDC require 100% masonry in the C District, however, the subject site is within an overlay and is subject to Appendix F, which allow 80% primary masonry and 20% EIFS or stucco. The applicant has submitted south and west building elevations which have 73% and 74%, respectively.
- Staff is not supportive of the deviation and recommends prior to City Council review the elevations are revised to meet the minimum 80% primary masonry requirement.
ü Appendix F Covered Walkway Exception - The applicant is requesting exceptions to the covered walkway requirement which will allow construction of the proposed building without covered walkways along the western façade.
- The applicant has provided additional landscape as a compensatory measure. Staff does not object to approval of the exception.
ü UDC Dimensions Exception - The applicant is requesting an exceptions to the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and to the maximum height requirements to allow the building to be constructed with an FAR 0.74 instead of 0.50 and a maximum height of 67 feet instead of 25 feet.
- There is an existing hotel immediately east of this site with similar height and FAR. Staff is supportive of this exception.
RECOMMENDATION:
Due to the exceptions requested by the applicant, Staff cannot recommend full support. However, Staff does not object to approval of the proposal subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to City Council, a revised elevations plans shall be submitted that which meets the minimum masonry requirements of the UDC and Appendix F to the Planning and Zoning Division.
2. Prior to final mylar approval, the landscape plan shall be revised to reflect the minimum landscape requirements contained in the UDC.
ENGINEERING/FLOODPLAIN: Stephanie Griffin/Brent O’Neal (972) 237-8141
M. 1. Add a Floodplain Statement to the Site Plan that includes the FEMA FIRM number, effective FEMA FIRM date, FEMA flood zone and county name.
M. 2. O&M agreement is required for detention facilities.
M. 3. Install sidewalk along street right-of-way as needed.
m. 4. Provide access easements as needed.
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
SUP
1. MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH TDSHS - TEXAS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT RULES AND LOCAL ORDINANCES REGARDING FOOD SERVICE.
Site Plan
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 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>
BUILDING INSPECTIONS: Rob Ard, (972) 237-8230
M. [F] 903.2.8 Group R.
An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.
I.All other comments reserved for full review upon permit submittal and review
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Joel Anderson, (972) 237-8300
M. 1. ***Fire lane meets code.
M. 2. ***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.
M. 3. ***Any gates that obstruct emergency access must have a Knox padlock or Knox Over-ride system.
M. 4. If gate is electrically operated, it must have a Knox override system for Fire Department access during emergency operations.
M. 5. If gate is manually operated, it must have a Knox padlock for Fire Department access during emergency operations.
M. 6. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 ft. from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road on site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.
M. 7. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 the distance requirement shall be 600 feet.
M. 8. Fire hydrants must be approved by the Fire Department and shall be in-service prior to construction progressing above the foundation.
M. 9. ***The fire department connection shall be remote within 100 feet of a fire hydrant and have a 5inch Storz with a 30 degree down turn.
M. 10. ***A underground fire line shall be designed and installed by a licensed contractor per applicable NFPA 24 standards. Underground Fire Line plans shall be submitted to the Building Department for permitting and review by the Fire Department.
M. 11. ***Fire sprinkler system shall be designed and installed by a licensed contractor per applicable 2013 NFPA 13 standards. Fire sprinkler plans shall be submitted to the Building Department for permitting and review by the Fire Department.
M. 12. ***Fire alarm system shall be designed and installed by a licensed contractor per applicable NFPA 72 standards. Fire alarm plans shall be submitted to the Building Department for permitting and review by the Fire Department.
M. 13. ***Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed. Travel distance to an extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet. Minimum size extinguisher shall be a 2a-10bc. The kitchen area shall have a "k" type portable extinguisher within 30 feet of the cook tops.
M. 14. ***A Knox box shall be installed for fire department access during emergency situations. Box shall be mounted at front of building. Knox box applications are available in fire administration. Contact Loretha at 972-237-8312.
M. 15. ***Building shall have approved address numbers placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property per city ordinance, section 29-20.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: Daon Stephens, (972) 237-8319
M. 1. Construct sidewalks along SH-360 for the length of the property.
M. 2. Extend sidewalks along the entire front of the property. Do not extend the sidewalk to the curb line of the private drive without a receiving ADA ramp on the other side.
M. 3. Indicate ADA ramps at sidewalk and curb intersections.
M. 4. Move the dumpster enclosure a few feet to the left (north) so that the trash truck will have some separation from the vehicles parked along the east property line.
M. 5. Install “one-way” and “No left turn” signs at the western drive onto the private drive to advised vehicles to go around the median and not turn and go westbound to 360 in the eastbound traffic flow.
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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 A HOTEL IN THE STATE HIGHWAY-360 (SH-360) CORRIDOR OVERLAY AND COMMERCIAL (C) DISTRICTS WITHIN 900 FEET OF A SIMILAR USE, TO WIT: BEING A 1.88-ACRE TRACT OUT OF THE M.K. SELVEDGE (ABSTRACT NO. 1423) AND J.R. PARKER (ABSTRACT NO. 1227) SURVEYS, IN THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING LOT 1, OF THE SUMNER SUITES HOTEL ADDITION; SAID ZONING MAP AND ORDINANCE 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 Hotel within 900 feet of a similar use and within a designated overlay district; specifically, the SH-360 Corridor Overlay District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of Grand Prairie, Texas, held a public hearing on said application on August 29, 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 a Hotel within 900 feet of a similar use and within a designated overlay district; specifically, the SH-360 Corridor Overlay District; 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 a Hotel within 900 feet of a similar use and within a designated overlay district; specifically, the SH-360 Corridor Overlay District; 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 September 20, 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 1007 for the property, legally described as Lot 1 of the Sumner Suites Addition, depicted in Exhibit A - Location Map.
SECTION 2.
Specific Use Permit
FOR THE OPERATION OF A HOTEL WITHIN 900 FEET OF A SIMILAR USE AND WITHIN A DESIGNATED OVERLAY DISTRICT; SPECIFICALLY, THE SH-360 CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT; the following conditions are hereby established as part of this ordinance:
1. The hotel shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan Package, attached hereto as Exhibit “B”.
2. The applicant shall submit revised elevations that graphically depict a minimum of 80% primary masonry on each façade prior to final mylar approval by the Planning and Zoning Division.
3. The applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan that graphically depicts and complies with the minimum landscape provisions contained in the Unified Development Code prior to final mylar approval by the Planning and Zoning Division.
4. All signage depicted on the plans shall be for illustrative purposes only. Approval of this specific use permit shall not constitute approval of any signs. Sign permits shall be reviewed and approved through the Building Inspections Division as prescribed for by the Unified Development Code.
5. This specific use permit authorizes the hotel to operate as a “transient lodging” facility as defined by Article 30 of the Unified Development Code.
6. Must be in compliance with TDSHS - Texas Food Establishment Rules and local ordinances regarding food service.
7. Per City Council approval the following exceptions have been granted:
a. Appendix F Covered Walkway Exception - The City Council grants an exception to the covered walkway requirement which will allow construction of the proposed building without covered walkways along the western façade, as depicted in Exhibit “B” - Site Plan Package.
b. UDC Dimensions Exception - The City Council grants an exception to the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and to the maximum height requirements to allow the building to be constructed in substantial conformance with Exhibit “B” - Site Plan Package; specifically, an FAR of 0.74:1, and maximum height of 47 feet 9 inches.
SECTION 3.
Compliance
All development must be in substantial conformance with Exhibit “B” of this ordinance, which is 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 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 20th day of september, 2016.
ordinance no. 10132-2016
specific use permit no. 1007
case no. SU160903/S160903