From
Chris Hartmann
Title
S181003 - Site Plan - Main Event at Epic West Towne Crossing (City Council District 2). Site Plan for Main Event, a 48,560 sq. ft. bowling center with restaurant and amusement services as accessory uses, on 4.62 acres. Lot 1, Block C, Epic West Towne Crossing Phase 1 and Lot 1, Block 5, Central Park Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-364, within the SH 161 Overlay District, and addressed as 3106 S HWY 161. The agent is Michael Clark, Winkelmann & Associates, the applicant is Angel Robinson, Main Event Entertainment, and the owner is John Weber, Epic West Towne Crossing LP. (On October 1, 2018, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).
Presenter
David P. Jones, AICP, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Site Plan for a 48,560 sq. ft. bowling center and restaurant with amusement services as accessory use, on 4.62 acres. Lot 1, Block C, Epic West Towne Crossing Phase 1 and Lot 1, Block 5, Central Park Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-364, within the SH 161 Overlay District, and addressed as 3106 S HWY 161.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant intends to construct a 48,560 sq. ft. bowling center and restaurant with amusement services as an accessory use on 4.62 acres. Any development with a planned development district or overlay district requires City Council approval of a Site Plan.
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: Adjacent Zoning and Land Uses |
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Direction |
Zoning |
Existing Use |
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North |
PD-187 |
Undeveloped; The Summit |
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South |
PD-364 |
Undeveloped |
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West |
PD-127 |
Single Family Residential Use |
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East |
PD-364 |
Undeveloped |
PROPOSED USE CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTION:
The 48,560 sq. ft. bowling center includes the following: 22 bowling lanes, billiards, laser tag, video games, and restaurant. The table below contains the hours of operations.
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Table 2 : Hours of Operations |
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Day |
Hours |
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Monday |
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. |
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Tuesday - Thursday & Sunday |
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. |
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Friday |
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. |
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Saturday |
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. |
The site is accessible from Warrior Trl and Esplanade (the private road bisecting Epic West Towne Crossing).
ZONING REQUIREMENTS:
Density and Dimensional Requirements
The subject property is zoned PD-364 with a base zoning of Commercial (C) District; development is subject to the standards for C District 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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Min. Lot Area Sq. Ft. |
5,000 |
201,261 |
Yes |
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Min. Lot Width (Ft.) |
50 |
350.58 |
Yes |
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Min. Lot Depth (Ft.) |
100 |
543.5 |
Yes |
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Front Setback (Ft.) |
25 |
210.67 |
Yes |
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Rear Setback (Ft.) |
0 |
66.5 |
Yes |
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Max. Height (Ft.) |
25 |
28.3 - 34.67* |
No |
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Max. FAR |
0. 5:1 |
0.24:1 |
Yes |
*The building height along the west façade is 28.3 ft. The height along the north, south, and east façades ranges from 32.2 ft. to 34.67 ft.
Landscape and Screening
The property is subject to landscape and screening requirements in PD-364 and Article 8 and Appendix F of the UDC. The table below summarizes these requirements. 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.) |
24,780 |
39,140 |
Yes |
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Trees |
40 |
41 |
Yes |
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Shrubs |
402 |
517 |
Yes |
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Residential Screening |
15’ buffer with trees |
25’ buffer with trees |
Yes |
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Dumpster Enclosure |
Masonry Enclosure |
Masonry Enclosure |
Yes |
Exterior Building Materials
The exterior finish materials include textured tilt wall panels, architectural metal panels, stone, brick, and EIFS.
Architectural Features
The north, south, and east façades are considered primary façades. Primary façades are required to include the architectural features listed in Table 4. The proposed building elevations are in substantial compliance with Appendix F and PD-364.
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Table 5: Architectural Features for Primary Facades |
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Standard |
Required |
Meets |
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Architectural Elements |
Distinct base, field wall and parapet with cornice |
Yes |
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Parapet with Cornice |
Parapet with projecting cornice |
Yes |
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Covered Walkways |
Along 20% of the length of primary façade |
No |
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Windows |
15% of the length of primary façade |
Yes |
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Roof Line |
Roof profile variation |
Yes |
EXCEPTIONS OR APPEALS:
1. Maximum Allowable Height: The applicant is requesting an exception to the maximum allowable height in order to construct a building with a height of 28.3 ft. - 34.67 ft.
2. Metal Panels: The applicant is requesting an exception to building materials to allow metal panels on 29.54% of the east façade, when 20% is allowed.
3. Covered Walkways along the South Façade: The applicant is requesting an exception to covered walkways on the south façade which is deficient by about 8 ft. Staff does not object to this request. The east façade exceeds the requirement for covered walkways by about 14 ft. If this is applied towards the requirement for the south façade, the south façade meets the requirement.
4. Stone/Brick Accent on the South Façade: The applicant is requesting an exception to the 20% stone/brick accent requirement for the south façade. The north and east façades exceed the required stone/brick accent. If this is applied towards the requirement for the south façade, the south façade is deficient by 186.86 sq. ft. Staff does not object to this request provided the applicant add two additional brick columns to the north façade to be credited towards the south façade.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval with the requested exceptions, the dumpster location as shown on the site plan, and the condition that the applicant add one brick column to the north façade.
The Development Review Committee (DRC) recommends approval with the requested exceptions and the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall relocate the dumpsters to the west side of the building.
2. The applicant shall add two brick columns on the north façade to be credited towards the brick/stone requirement for the south façade.