From
Chris Hartmann
Title
S200201 - Site Plan - Presidium Hill Street Apartments (City Council District 5). A Site Plan for Presidium Hill Street Apartments, a 290 unit multi-Family Development. 13.1509 acres out of the Hein Bilsmirer Survey, Tract 3 & 11, Abstract No. 111 and the Pablo Mansola Survey, Tract 1, Abstract No. 933, Dallas County, City of Grand Prairie, Texas. Zoned PD-392 District within the SH-161 Overlay and addressed as 1610 Hill Street, 1614 Hill St, and 906 North Hwy 161. The applicant is Jonathan Kerby, Kimley Horn and the owner is Paul and Robby Sieminski. (On February 3, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0).
Presenter
David P. Jones, AICP, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
A request to approve a Site Plan authorizing the construction of a four story 290 unit Multi-Family development on 13.1509 acres out of the Hein Bilsmirer Survey, Abstract No. 111 & Pablo Mansola Survey, Abstract No. 993. The 13.1509 acre lot is generally located east at the intersection of State Highway 161 and Hill Street, zoned Planned Development-392 District, and within the SH 161 Overlay.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant is seeking approval of a site plan to allow for a 290 unit Multi-Family development. The complex will compose of 198 one bedroom units, 80 two bedroom units, and 12 three bedroom units. City Council approval of a site plan is required for properties within a planned development district, or an overlay district. Development at this location requires site plan approval by City Council, because the property is zoned PD-392 and within the 161 Overlay Corridor.
ADJACENT LAND USES AND ACCESS:
The following table summarizes the zoning designation and existing use for the surrounding properties.
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Table 1: Zoning and Land Uses |
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Direction |
Zoning |
Existing Use |
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North |
SF-2, MF-1 |
Single-Family Residences; Quadplexes |
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South |
None |
Hill St; Hwy 161 |
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West |
SF-4, CO, C |
Undeveloped Lots |
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East |
SF-4 |
Single-Family Residences; Hill Street Park; GP Collegiate Inst. |
HISTORY:
• September 17, 2019 City Council approved PD-392 and a Concept Plan, rezoning the property from SF- and CO to PD-392 for Multi-Family, Retail, and Restaurant uses (Case Number Z190801/CP190801).
• September 17, 2019 City Council approved a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) change to Mixed Use from the Open Space/Drainage and Mixed Use designation (Case Number CPA190801).
PROPOSED USE CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTION:
The 290 unit development is accessible from Hill Street and has two access points, one being an emergency access only gate. The development includes a clubhouse, pool, dog park and dog washing station, and outdoor recreational spaces.
Access and Parking
The property is accessible from two drives on Hill Street; however, one will be an emergency access only gate. The required number of parking spaces is determined by use. Table 2 provides the parking calculations for the proposed development. The number of parking spaces provided meets the number of spaces required.
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Table 2: Parking Calculations |
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Standard |
Calculation |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
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Min. Spaces 1 Bd Units |
198 (68%) x 1.25 SP/Unit |
248 |
- |
- |
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Min. Spaces 2 & 3 Bd Units |
92 (32%) x 2 SP/Unit |
184 |
- |
- |
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Total |
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432 |
444 |
Yes |
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Garages |
20% of Required Parking |
86 |
89 |
Yes |
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Carports |
20% of Required Parking |
86 |
134 |
Yes |
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Guest Parking |
10% of Required Parking |
43 |
44 |
Yes |
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Total Spaces |
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432 |
444 |
Yes |
ZONING REQUIREMENTS:
Density and Dimensional Requirements
The subject property is zoned PD-392 with a base zoning of “MF-3” Multi-Family Three Residential District; development is subject to the “MF-3” standards in the Unified Development Code (UDC). The following table evaluates the density and dimensional standards of the proposed development. The proposal meets or exceeds the density and dimensional requirements.
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Table 3: Site Data Summary |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
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Maximum Single Bed Units |
189 (65%) |
198 (68%) |
No |
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Minimum Living Area (Sq. Ft.) |
600 |
678 |
Yes |
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Min. Lot Area (Sq. Ft.) |
12,000 |
572,853 |
Yes |
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Min. Lot Width (Ft.) |
100 |
1,321 |
Yes |
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Min. Lot Depth (Ft.) |
120 |
571 |
Yes |
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Front Setback (Ft.) |
30 |
30 |
Yes |
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Rear Setback (Ft.) |
45 |
45 |
Yes |
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Side Yard Setback Interior (Ft.) |
45 |
45 |
Yes |
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Side Yard Setback Street (Ft.) |
30 |
30 |
Yes |
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Max. Height (Ft.) |
60 |
50 |
Yes |
Landscape and Screening
The property is subject to the landscaping and screening requirements found in Article 8 and Appendix W of the UDC. Table 4 summarizes what is required and what is proposed. The proposal meets the landscape and screening requirements.
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Table 4: Landscape & Screening Requirements |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
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Landscape Area (Sq. Ft.) |
85,928 |
85,928 |
Yes |
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Trees |
172 |
172 |
Yes |
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Street Trees |
14 |
12 |
|
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Shrubs |
1,719 |
2,241 |
Yes |
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Dumpster Enclosure |
Masonry Enclosure |
Masonry Enclosure |
Yes |
Exterior Building Materials and Architecture
The exterior finish includes stucco, manufactured stone, wood tone fiber cement panels, and fiber cement siding material. The proposed building elevations meet the material and architectural requirements.
Appendix W Amenities
Amenities include: dog park, dog washing station, gated access to adjacent park, pool, water feature, cabanas, outdoor swings and ping pong, and outdoor grill and dining area. The proposal meets Appendix W requirements for amenities.
VARIANCES:
The applicant is requesting 68% one bedroom units. The applicant meets the recommended design standards, Council can approve up to a 10% increase in one bedroom units.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Development Review Committee recommends approval.
At its February 3, 2020 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval.