Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Specific Use Permit Request to Allow for a Self-Storage Facility (Best Box), Located Approximately 275 Feet East of Custer Road and on the South Side of Silverado Trail
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(1C: Provide a strong city economy by facilitating a balance between industrial, commercial, residential, and open space)
MEETING DATE: February 14, 2023
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Jake Bennett, Planner I
Caitlyn Strickland, Planning Manager
Jennifer Arnold, AICP, Director of Planning
APPROVAL PROCESS: The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for final action at the March 7, 2023 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed specific use permit request with the following special ordinance provision(s):
1. The property shall generally develop in accordance with the attached specific use permit exhibit and all applicable development requirements of the city.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: November 7, 2022 (Original Application)
December 13, 2022 (Revised Submittal)
January 20, 2023 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing a specific use permit to allow a Self-Storage Facility (Best Box) located approximately 275 Feet East of Custer Road and on the South Side of Silverado Trail.
The zoning for the subject property (PD Ord. No. 2013-08-075) requires that a specific use permit be granted in order for a self-storage facility to be operated on the subject property.
Note: this SUP request was submitted prior to adoption of the new Unified Development Code (UDC) and has been reviewed based on the provisions found in Chapter 146 (Zoning Ordinance).
ZONING:
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Location |
Zoning District (Permitted Land Uses) |
Existing Land Use |
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Subject Property |
“PD” - Planned Development District (Commercial Uses) |
Undeveloped Land |
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North |
“C2” - Local Commercial District (Commercial Uses) |
Undeveloped Land |
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South |
“PD” - Planned Development District (Multi-Family Residential Uses) |
The Adley at Craig Ranch |
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East |
“PD” - Planned Development District (Single Family Detached Residential Uses) |
Creekside at Craig Ranch |
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West |
City of Frisco |
Undeveloped Land |
SPECIFIC USE PERMITS: Pursuant to Chapter 146 (Zoning Ordinance), when acting on a request for a specific use permit, the following factors should be considered:
• Compatibility with adjacent and neighboring land uses in the immediate area
• Adaptability of building structures to the proposed use
• Infrastructure requirements: roads, sidewalks, access to public streets, parking, and drainage
• Elements such as screening, open space, building heights, and compatibility of existing buildings to the proposed use
Staff has evaluated the request based on the above-mentioned parameters and believes that the proposed use is compatible with neighboring land uses and adjacent properties.
Specifically, Staff notes that the proposed self-storage facility sits back approximately 275 feet from Custer Road, preserving the frontage for more activated commercial uses. We also note that the proposed building height is approximately 30’ and all access points to the units are facing internal to the site in between the buildings. This is also the location of the sole loading zone, where customers will be loading and unloading their items.
With these things in mind, it is Staff’s opinion that the proposed self-storage facility will not be detrimental to the adjacent properties.
Although not a factor in Staff’s evaluation of the SUP request, we wanted to note for the Commission and Council that 5 self-storage facilities presently exist within a two-mile radius of the subject property. Four of these facilities are located in McKinney and one is located in Frisco.
SITE LAYOUT: The attached exhibit provides a general layout of the proposed building as well as the associated parking and internal site circulation. The site circulation, parking, and sanitation requirements are in general conformance with the Zoning Ordinance.
ACCESS/CIRCULATION:
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Adjacent Streets: |
Silverado Trail, 4-Lane Divided Right-of-Way, Minor Arterial |
Internal Circulation: There will be two access points from Silverado Trail, and one access point from McCutchins Drive. Fire lanes will wrap around the buildings. The western most fire lane will be on the property line, which gives the western property access to the fire lane when it develops. The internal circulation can be better depicted on the Proposed Specific Use Permit Exhibit.
OPPOSITION TO OR SUPPORT OF REQUEST: Staff has not received any letters of support or opposition of this request. This does not include emails or letters that may have been sent directly to members of the Council. As part of the Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing, Staff has not received any citizen comments through the online citizen portal.