From
Chris Hartmann
Title
S150904A - Site Plan Amendment - 702 N. Belt Line Rd (City Council District 5). Approve a site plan amendment to change building materials and partially remodel an existing convenience store. The 16.00-acre property, located at 702 N. Beltline Rd., is zoned Planned Development No. 217 (PD-217) District, and is within the Interstate Highway 30 (IH 30) and Beltline Corridor Overlay Districts. The agent is David Bond, Spiars Engineering, the applicant is Adam Caracci, RaceTrac Petroleum, and the owner is Brian Thornton, Mountainprize Inc. (On August 31, 2015, 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 site plan amendment to change building materials and partially remodel an existing convenience store. The 16.00-acre property, located at 702 N. Beltline Rd., is zoned Planned Development No. 217 (PD-217) District, and is within the Interstate Highway 30 (IH 30) and Beltline Corridor Overlay Districts.
ADJACENT LAND USES AND ACCESS:
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Direction |
Zoning |
Existing Use |
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North |
PD-217 for mixed uses with Beltline Overlay Corridor District |
Undeveloped |
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South |
Commercial (C) District |
Undeveloped |
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East |
SF-1 District and w/I-30 and Beltline Overlay Corridor District |
Undeveloped |
|
West |
PD-217 for mixed uses with Beltline Overlay Corridor District |
Automobile-Related Uses |
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant is proposing a site plan amendment to allow changes in the building elevations, removal of a piece of the existing canopy, remodeling, and construction of a 3,928 square foot addition (building addition and covered patio addition). There are no proposed changes to the existing site. All other existing structures will remain as they are today.
BACKGROUND:
The RaceTrac site plan was approved administratively in 1995.
On August 20, 2015, Development Review Committee (DRC) meetings was held. Staff met with the applicant to discuss the proposal. The proposal was cleared to move forward subject to conditions.
On August 17, 2015, legal notice was mailed to affected property owners and notice of the upcoming public hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram.
On August 31, 2015, the item is scheduled to be heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
On September 15, 2015, 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 Commercial/Retail/Office (CRO) uses. The FLUM indicates Commercial/Retail/Office category should include office, neighborhood services, general retail, commercial, and Planned Development districts with one or more of these uses. The proposed use, convenience store with gasoline sales, is consistent with the FLUM designation.
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE ANALYSIS:
Elevations
The subject site is within the Beltline Corridor Overlay District and is within PD 217 which calls for a distinctive Spanish Style architecture. The applicant proposes to add stone accents to the existing convenient store. The existing building was constructed prior to the adoption of the Beltline Corridor Overly District requirements and is inconsistent with Spanish Style architecture. The proposed elevations also differ from the Spanish Style architecture, however, the City Council approved similar changes for the RaceTrac further north on Beltline, north of Interstate Highway 30.
Addition
The applicant is proposing to remove the portion of the canopy that connects to the existing building, add a covered outside seating area, and expand the eastern side of the building by approximately 10.5 feet.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Development Review Committee reviewed this request and cleared it to proceed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Staff recommends approval of the requested changes subject to the following conditions:
ENGINEERING/FLOODPLAIN: Stephanie Griffin/Chris Agnew/Brent O’Neal (972) 237-8141
M. 1. The property includes floodplain. If expanding the existing building footprint or parking lot/driveway, a floodplain development permit (FDP) is required. The base flood elevation may not be increased. The valley storage must be maintained.
M. 2. Need City approved grading and erosion control plans prior to starting any earth disturbing activities and approval of any building permit associated with such activity.
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
I. 1. Fire lane ok, will you cook at the store?
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: Daon Stephens, (972) 237-8319
I. 1. When this site requires work on the drives, we will be asking for the southern drive onto Belt Line to be closed. It does not meet (too close) the City standards for distance to intersection.