From
Chris Hartmann
Title
S170402 - Site Plan - Riverside Place Apartments (City Council District 1). A request to approve a Site Plan to construct and operate a multi-family residential development. The 9.27-acre property is addressed as 2150 and 2375 N. Highway 360, zoned Multi-Family Two (MF-2) District, and within the SH 360 Overlay District. The agent is John Bezner, Civil Point Engineers, the applicant is Mangesh Patel, and the owner is James C. Shindler, Green Oaks DQ, LLC. (On April 3, 2017, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 5-0).
Presenter
Director of Development Services Steve Norwood
Recommended Action
Approval
Analysis
SUMMARY:
A request to approve a Site Plan to construct and operate a multi-family residential development. The 9.27-acre property is addressed as 2150 and 2375 N. Highway 360, zoned Multi-Family Two (MF-2) District, and within the SH 360 Overlay District.
ADJACENT LAND USES AND ACCESS:
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Table 1: Adjacent Zoning and Land Uses |
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Direction |
Zoning |
Existing Use |
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North |
Light Industrial |
Multi-Family Residential (The Seasons at Green Oaks) |
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South |
Light Industrial |
Commercial |
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West |
City of Arlington |
Multi-Family Residential |
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East |
Light Industrial |
Multi-Family Residential |
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General Retail-One |
Commercial (Dairy Queen) |
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant intends to construct and operate a 148-unit multi-family development on 9.27 acres. Multi-family development requires City Council approval of a Site Plan.
PROPOSED USE CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTION:
The proposed 3-story apartment building contains 148 units. Amenities include a swimming pool and spa, courtyard area, and clubhouse. The primary gated entrance is located on the south side of the property and is accessible from Riverside Parkway (via N Green Oaks Boulevard). The secondary gated entrance for emergency vehicles only is located on the north side of the property and is accessible from Riverside Parkway. Riverside Parkway dead-ends at the north property line; a turn-around is provided before the apartment gate.
CONFORMANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The 2010 Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designates this area as Commercial/Retail/Office (C/R) and Mixed Use (MU). Commercial/Retail/Office development should include office, service and retail uses. Mixed Use development should include a mixture of retail, high density residential, personal service and some limited office uses in a pedestrian oriented development. The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
ZONING REQUIREMENTS:
Density and Dimensional Requirements
The proposed development is governed by the density and dimensional requirements for Multi-Family Two (MF-2) District in the UDC. The proposal meets the density and dimensional requirements. The UDC states that one-bedroom units can account for a maximum of 50% of the total units. Table 2 summarizes the unit mix for the proposal. One-bedroom units account for 50% of the total units.
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Table 2: Unit Summary |
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Unit Type |
Number of Units |
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1 Bedroom |
74 |
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2 Bedroom |
70 |
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3 Bedroom |
4 |
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Total |
148 |
Parking
The UDC requires 1.25 spaces per one-bedroom units and 2 parking spaces for two- or three-bedroom units. 30% of the required parking spaces must be garage; 20% of required parking spaces must be covered. Table 3 summarizes the parking requirements; the proposed development meets the required parking.
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Table 3: Parking Summary |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
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Total Spaces |
241 |
249 |
Yes |
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Garage |
73 |
78 |
Yes |
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Carport |
48 |
48 |
Yes |
Landscape and Screening
The proposed development is governed by the landscaping requirements in Article 8 of the UDC. Table 4 summarizes the landscape and screening requirements; the proposed development meets the requirements.
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Table 4: Landscape and Screening Requirements |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
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Area (Sq. Ft.) |
60,530 |
214,085 |
Yes |
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Trees |
121 |
121 |
Yes |
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Shrubs |
1,211 |
1,211 |
Yes |
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Dumpster Enclosure |
Masonry Enclosure |
Masonry Enclosure |
Yes |
Building Materials and Design
The building exteriors are clad primarily in brick and stone and meet the 90% masonry requirement. Elevations are accented with stucco, hardi-siding, and architectural panels. Architectural panels accent the clubhouse, which is located on the southwest corner of the building, and account for 3.4% of the west exterior building elevation and 1.7% of the south exterior building elevation.
APPEALS AND EXCEPTIONS:
The applicant is not requesting any appeals or exceptions.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5-0.
The Development Review Committee (DRC) recommended approval subject to the conditions contained in the staff report.