From
Chris Hartmann
Title
SU890902A - Specific Use Permit Renewal/Site Plan Amendment - Ryder Truck Rental (City Council District 1). A request to amend an existing Specific Use Permit (SUP-516) and Site Plan for a Commercial Truck Leasing/Rental Services/Truck Maintenance use on 6.82 acres. The existing facility consisting of two lots is generally located at the northeast corner of S. Great Southwest Parkway and W.E. Roberts Street, specifically addressed at 500 S. Great Southwest Parkway. The property is zoned Commercial Office (CO) District with Specific Use Permit-516 (SUP-516). Ryder Truck Addition, Blk 1, Lot 1 (3.332 Acres) and County Line Addition, Blk 1, Lot 1 (3.49 Acres) City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas. The agent is John Ainsworth, Kimley-Horn and the owner is Matthew Dellorusso, Ryder Systems, Inc. (On September 9, 2019, 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:
Consideration of a request to amend an existing Specific Use Permit and Site Plan for a Commercial Truck Leasing/Rental & Truck Maintenance Services. The 6.82-acre existing facility consisting of two lots is generally located at the northeast corner of S. Great Southwest Parkway and W.E. Roberts Street, specifically addressed at 500 S. Great Southwest Parkway. The property is zoned Commercial Office (CO) District with Specific Use Permit -516 (SUP-516). Ryder Truck Addn, Blk 1, Lot 1 (3.332 Acres) and County Line Addition, Blk 1, Lot1 (3.49 Acres) City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas.
ADJACENT LAND USES AND ACCESS:
The following table summarizes the zoning designation and existing use for the surrounding properties.
|
Direction |
Zoning |
Existing Land Use |
|
North |
Planned Development-371 (PD-371) District |
Partially Developed for LI Uses |
|
East |
Light Industrial (LI) District |
Truck Parking |
|
West |
Commercial Office (CO) District |
Undeveloped |
|
South |
Hospital District (HD) District |
Commercial Uses |
HISTORY:
Ordinance 4600, City Council approved SUP-516 in October 1989 which granted Ryder Truck Leasing & Rental Company the use of the property for a Wash Bay, Truck Maintenance, and Fuel Storage and Dispensing in the Commercial Office (CO) District.
The original repair shop and maintenance facility was constructed in 1989, shortly thereafter expanded to 8,200 square foot facility. Associated components to the business were added (fueling dispensing (4,000 square foot) and wash-bay facilities (2,700 square foot) and extension of truck/trailer storage area on 6.87 acres on two lots. (Ryder Truck Rental Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 & County Line Addition, Lot 2).
Over the past 30 years the owner has made miscellaneous site and facility improvements related to businesses' fleet operation. The owner/operator have updated the wash bay and fueling components of the facility, additional office/repair space,and expanded the trucking storage areas.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
Since the original site plan (Exhibit A) was adopted along with SUP-516 a revision requires an amendment to the original SUP. The purpose of the request is to amend SUP-516 to accomodate the following:
• Provide a 6,000 sq. ft. Building Expansion/Addition and Remodel
• Provide surface concrete pavement throughout the site, replacing aged asphalt storage areas.
• Improve driveways and extend sidewalks adjacent to city rights-of-way.
• Provide updated gates and striping areas and other safety features to improve on-site maneuverability of vehicles being services and stored.
Lot & Dimensional Standards:
As proposed, the development meets or exceeds all minimum lot & dimensional standards.
|
Ordinance Provision |
LI Zone District Stds |
Ryder Trk Addn Bk 1, |
County Line Addn 2 |
Meets |
|
Min. Lot Size |
15,000 sq. ft. |
3.33 Acres (145,149 sf.) |
3.49 acres (152,025sf.) |
Yes |
|
Min. Lot Width |
100 ft. |
Approx. 335 ft. |
Approx. 413 ft. |
Yes |
|
Min. Lot Depth |
150 ft. |
Approx. 412 ft. |
Approx. 370 ft. |
Yes |
|
Front Yard Setback |
25 ft. |
25 ft. @ GSW 40' @ Sherman |
25 ft. |
Yes |
|
Internal Side Yard |
35 ft. |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
|
Rear Yard Setback |
0 ft. |
N/A |
0 ft. |
Yes |
|
Bldg. Separation |
25 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Bldg. Height |
50 ft. |
23 ft. to top plate |
N/A |
Yes |
|
Bldg. Coverage |
1:1 Floor Area Ratio |
38:1 % |
N/A |
Yes |
|
Paving Type |
Concrete or Equivalent |
Concrete |
Concrete |
Yes |
CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTION:
Use:
Currently, the facility is being used for truck fleet maintenance operations and repair. Axulillary uses and operations include major truck companent replacments and repair, washing and fuleing of trucks. The site alos provides an singificant storage area for trucks and trailers.
The proposed 6,000 square foot addition will provide additional truck repair space, three additional overhead doors, administrative office spaces with updated facilities for meeting room/break room spaces for employees. The orientation of the new addition (fronting Sherman Street) in conjunction with planned remodeling/integration with the existing building provides for an updated more attractive and inviting industrial campus. In addition to repaving the entire surface with concrete paving, new striping, lighting and other on-site features shall provide for an updated look, feel and more safe environment for intended uses. The improvements shall provide for more efficient and safe drainage from the site. The location of the existing wash bay and fueling station shall remain as-is, located on the north-central section of the site.
Traffic Study, Access and Parking:
A traffic study was commissioned by the applicant at the request of staff to determine the overall impact of truck traffic at this location and evaluate the future impact as a result of proposed improvements to the site. The study concluded that based on the proposed driveway improvements and interior improvements to pavement surface, striping, location of gates and other safety features will generally allow for a safer maneuverability of truck movements to and from the site.
Three existing commercial driveways serve the site, one along northbound S. Great Southwest Parkway and two on W.E. Roberts Street. All three drive can accommodate truck and trailer ingress/egress, but require improvements. The applicant proposes to improve the two smaller commercial driveway approaches to current standards. In addition, the applicant will construct a four-foot (4’) sidewalk section along Sherman Street. The site provides for sixty (60) employee and visitor parking three (3) accessible spaces and one-hundred-thirty-five (135) truck and trailer spaces.
The maneuverability width between parking rows ranges between 44’ and 80’ feet which allows for more efficient and safer operation as well as emergency service access when needed.
Landscaping and Screening:
The existing landscaping for the 6.8-acre site is less than 4%, consisting of a vegetated corner buffer at the intersection GSW @ W.E. Roberts Street with a landscape edge along the two street frontages ranging from 30’ to 15’ with minimum plantings. The existing sod width along S. Great Southwest Parkway is twenty-feet (20’) width. An existing fifteen to twenty-foot landscape edge consisting of sod is along Sherman Street extending to the eastern property line.
The proposed landscape plan provides for landscape buffers along the street frontages ranging for 15’ to 35’ in width with street trees and plantings. The new drive approach improvements offer enhanced landscaped entry features including red oak trees and shrubbery. Overall, the site provides over 22,500 sq. ft. of irrigated landscaping.
• 8% of site landscaped
• 24 Street Trees
• 242 shrubs
• 13,200 front yard buffer/edge
Dumpster Enclosure:
The applicant is proposing to build a 12’ X 12’ (inside dimension) masonry dumpster enclosure that will be clad in the same masonry materials as the building. The dumpster enclosure is being constructed at the northwest portion of the property. The enclosure conforms to city standards.
Building Elevations - Articulation and Masonry Standards:
The proposed building expansion is more than 50% of the existing facility, therefore the new addition has to comply with currrent requirements. The existing structures on-site are considered legally non-conforming because of their existing metal exterior construction. The existing shop and office was constructed of a combination of stucco/metal exterior construction. The applicant proposes using similar type construction on the addition to match the existing materials. The new 6,000 sq.ft. shop and office provides a (4’) four-foot masonry wainscot where the three new overhead doors frontingW.E. Roberts Street. The new addition’s elevation fronting S. Great Southwest will provide an CMU veneer storefront providing for a new aluminum door/window system. The remaining recessed shop portion of the addition constructed of insulated metal wall panels matching the existing building. The elevation fronting S. Great Southwest will provide a new aluminum canopy and storefront window systems on both upper and lower levels of the facility.
The Unified Development Code (UDC) Article 6; Section 19, provides for exceptions to the materials and minimum masonry requirements for non-residential zoning districts. The proposed architectural style and building materials are compatible with development on adjacent and nearby developments.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to UDC Article 6, Section 16 Minimum masonry requirement for non-residential zoning districts, based on condition mentioned above the applicant’s intention to match the existing building in design and materials with the proposed addition being less than 50% of the original building. (Section 16.16.2)
EXCEPTIONS REQUESTED:
The applicant is requesting a variance to UDC Article 6, Section 16, minimum masonry requirement for non-residential zoning districts. The applicant intends to match the existing building in design and materials with the proposed addition.
Staff does not object to the applicant’s request to the above mentioned exception.
RECOMMENDATION:
Development Review Committee recommends approval of the request subject to the Commission granting the following exceptions:
• Exterior materials minimum standards. (Addition shall conform to existing building)
•To allow for the expansion of an existing non-conforming building beyond 50% of its existing size.
Planning and Zoning Commission recemmends approval subject to Development Review Committee's recommded granting the exceptions for:
• Exterior materials minimum standards. (Addition shall conform to existing building)
•To allow for the expansion of an existing non-conforming building beyond 50% of its existing size.
Body
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 AN AMENDMENT TO SPECIFIC USE PERMIT-516 FOR A COMMERCIAL TRUCK LEASING/RENTAL & TRUCK MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN A COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO) DISTRICT, TO WIT: BEING RYDER TRUCK ADDITION, BLOCK 1, LOT 1 (3.332 ACRES) AND COUNTY LINE ADDITION BLOCK 1, LOT 1 (3.49 ARCES), A 6.82 ACRE PROPERTY OUT OF THE TARPLEY HOLLAND SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 750, GRAND PRAIRIE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING ADDRESSED AT 500 S. GREAT SOUTHWEST PARKWAY; SAID ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP 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 an amendment to Specific Use Permit-516 for a Commercial Truck Leasing /Rental and Maintenance Service in a Commercial Office (CO) District; and;
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of Grand Prairie, Texas, held a public hearing on said application on September 9, 2019, 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 amendment to Specific Use Permit-516 for a Commercial Truck Leasing /Rental and Maintenance Service in a Commercial Office (CO) 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 7 to 0 to recommend to the City Council of Grand Prairie, Texas, that said Zoning Ordinance and Map be amended to allow for an amendment to Specific Use Permit-516 for a Commercial Truck Leasing /Rental and Maintenance Service in a Commercial Office (CO) 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 17, 2019 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..."
and passed and approved November 20, 1990, as amended, is hereby further amended so as to establish a Specific Use Permit numbered 516 for the property being addressed as 500 S. Great Southwest Parkway and as shown in attached Exhibit A - Location Map and as legally described Ryder Truck Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, and County Line Addition, Block 1, Lot 1Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas.
SECTION 2: STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS
For operations of a Specific Use Permit-516 for a Commercial Truck Leasing /Rental and Maintenance Service in a Commercial Office (CO) District, the following standards and conditions are hereby established as part of this ordinance:
1. The development shall maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local regulations; including, but not necessarily limited to, all applicable standards and regulations of the Grand Prairie Municipal Code an Unified Development Code.
2. Any zoning, land use requirements and restrictions not contained within this specific use permit ordinance shall conform to those requirements specified in the Light Industrial (LI) District as adopted and amended in the Unified Development Code (UDC). Where there is a conflict between the UDC and this ordinance, unless explicitly contained in this ordinance, the more restrictive shall prevail.
3. The development shall adhere to the City Council approved Exhibit B - Site Plan and Exhibit C - Landscape Plan and Exhibit D- Exterior Elevations.
4. All operations shall maintain compliance with City Ordinance No. 7408, Automotive Related Business (ARB) regulations.
a. said changes in use, provided said changes in use are deemed permissible.
5. Salvaging of any kind is prohibited.
6. The use of public rights-of-way for parking or storage of a vehicle or vehicles, including those owned or otherwise controlled by a customer, employee/owner, or visitor, is hereby prohibited.
7. All development and use of the site will be required to meet minimum performance standards relating to noise, glare, smoke or particulate matter, odorous matter and vibration as specified in the Unified Development Code.
8. An exception to the required masonry exterior construction material shall be allowed for the new building addition.
9. The new addition shall provide a fire suppression system as required by the Fire Department.
SECTION 3: COMPLIANCE
All development must conform to the approved site plan and all exhibits incorporated herein, as well as those incorporated herein 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 Certificate of Occupancy is not issued for said use 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 following certificate of occupancy of the existing shop building 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. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
SECTON 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 17th DAY of September, 2019.
ORDINANCE NO. 10704-2019
CASE NO. SU890902A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 516A