From
Chris Hartmann
Title
S080303A - Site Plan Amendment - 2337 W. Warrior Trail (City Council District 4). Approval of a site plan amendment. The subject site is located at 2337 W. Warrior Trail and is zoned Planned Development District 58 (PD-58). This property is generally located on the south side of W. Warrior Trail and east of Great Southwest Parkway. The owner/agent is Anna Blackwell, Carrillo Engineering.(On November 3, 2014, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0.)
Presenter
Cheif City Planner Jim Hinderaker
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant is proposing a 2,332sqft expansion for the building located at 2337 W Warrior Trl. This property is located within Planned Development 58 (PD-58) for commercial uses and was developed with a City Council approved site plan in 2008. In order to expand the existing building, a site plan amendment must be approved.
ADJACENT LAND USES AND ACCESS:
Direction |
Zoning |
Existing Land Use |
North |
PD-241/PD-187 |
Fresh Express/Vacant |
East |
PD-58 |
Vacant |
West |
PD-58 |
Gorman Rup Co. - Warehouse/ Mech. Assembly |
South |
PD-127 |
Single Family |
BACKGROUND:
March 18, 2008: A site plan was approved by city council for 2337 W. Warrior Trl.; case no. S080303.
September 16, 2014: The Planning staff processed an application for the approval of a Site Plan Amendment
October 23, 2014: The Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting was held. Staff met with the applicant to discuss the proposal. The proposal was cleared to move forward.
October 23, 2014: A legal notice was mailed to affected property owners and notice of the upcoming public hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram.
November 3, 2014: This item is scheduled to be heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
November 18, 2014: This item is scheduled to be heard by the City Council.
PROPOSED USE AND CHARACTERISTICS
Enviromatic Systems operates an existing office facility. The proposed construction will allow the facility to have adequate on site storage for their needs. The existing building is about 8500sqft. The proposed expansion will add an additional 2300sqft of storage area and a concrete drive to the south of the property.
Parking and Access:
No changes are proposed for the access. The parking area changes are minimal and with the proposed expansion, the site will continue to meet the parking requirements in the UDC. The table below provides an analysis of the parking requirements for this development.
Standard |
Parking Rate |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
Office |
1/325sqft |
27 |
27 |
Yes |
Warehouse |
1/1000 |
3 |
3 |
Yes |
TOTAL SPACES |
- |
30 |
30 |
Yes |
Handicapped Spaces |
1-25 Spaces |
1 |
1 |
Yes |
Dimensional and Paving Requirements:
The proposed site plan meets all the minimum dimensional and development standards of the UDC. The table below provides an analysis of the minimum development standards for a Commercial (C) District.
Dimensional and Density Requirements: Commercial (C) District |
Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
Minimum Site Area |
5,000sqft |
43,560 (1 acre) |
Yes |
Minimum Lot Width |
50ft |
209ft |
Yes |
Minimum Lot Depth |
100ft |
160ft |
Yes |
Front Yard |
25ft |
100ft |
No |
Side Yard - Internal |
10ft |
23ft |
Yes |
Rear Yard |
0ft |
30ft |
Yes |
Floor Area Ratio |
0.5:1 |
0.25:1 |
Yes |
Maximum Height |
25ft |
18ft |
Yes |
Paving |
Concrete or Equivalent |
Concrete |
Yes |
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Landscape and Screening:
The landscape plan is consistent with the landscape requirements of Article 8 of the Unified Development Code (UDC). At the time of development, a masonry wall was constructed along the south property line. After some time past, the wall fell and was removed. The applicant will be constructing another masonry wall, which will conform to the current standards of the UDC. The follow table is an analysis of the proposed landscaping.
Landscaping and Screening: Commercial (C) District |
Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
Overall Landscape (5%) |
2,178sqft |
12,48sqft |
Yes |
Minimum Front Yard Landscaping (75%) |
1,634sqft |
3,146sqft |
Yes |
Required Fencing - South Property Line |
6ft Masonry |
6ft Masonry |
Yes |
Shrubs |
Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
Total Shrubs(1) |
45 |
45 |
Yes |
Trees(2) |
Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
Total Trees(3) |
5 Trees |
6 Trees |
Yes |
Street Trees(4) |
3 Trees |
3 Trees |
Yes |
Parking Area Trees(5) |
2 Trees |
3 Trees |
Yes |
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(1) - 1 shrub per 50sqft of required landscaping; Min 5-gallon shrub.
(2) - Required trees must be allocated; 1st to street trees, 2nd to parking lot trees, and 3rd to site trees.
(3) - 1 tree per 500sqft of required landscaping; Min. 3-inch caliper tree.
(4) - 1 tree per 50ft of street frontage; Distance from tree centers: Max. - 50ft, Min. - 25ft.
(5) - 1 tree per 20 parking spaces; all parking spaces within 100ft of the center of a tree.
Elevations and Masonry:
The Unified Development Code requires all non-residential structures in Commercial (C) Districts, excluding doors and windows, to be constructed of 100% masonry. PD-58 designates the base zoning of this property as commercial. This development will be constructed of 100% masonry construction.
Dumpster Enclosure:
The applicant is proposing a dumpster enclosure, consistent with the design requirements of the Unified Development Code; a 12ftx12ft pad site with masonry walls at least 6ft in height, and a screening gate.
CONFORMANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan shows this area as appropriate for Commercial/Retail/Office uses. This site will continue to be in compliance with the FLUM, if the site plan amendment is approved.
REQUESTED APPEALS BY APPLICANT:
The applicant is not requesting any appeals.
RECOMMENDATION:
The applicant's request is meeting all the requirements of the Unified Development Code. The Development Review Committee is in full support of this site plan amendment and recommends approval.