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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Kimley-Horn And Associates, Inc., on Behalf of the City of McKinney and McKinney Economic Development Corporation, for Approval of a Request to Rezone Approximately 12.16 Acres from “PD” - Planned Development District and “CC” - Corridor Commercial Overlay District to “PD” - Planned Development District and “CC” - Corridor Commercial Overlay District, Generally to Modify the Development Standards, Located on the Southeast Corner of Marketplace Drive and U.S. Highway 75 (Central Expressway), and Accompanying Ordinance.
Summary
MEETING DATE: April 3, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning
CONTACT: Jennifer Cox, AICP, Director of Planning
Brandon Opiela, Senior Planner
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request with the following special ordinance provisions:
1. The subject property shall develop in accordance with the “BG” - General Business District and “CC” Corridor Commercial Overlay District requirements, and as amended, except as follows:
a) Warehouse/Distribution shall be an allowed use.
2. The subject property shall develop generally in accordance with the attached zoning exhibit.
3. The screening devices and associated landscaping for the sanitation container, mechanical equipment and loading areas shall be provided as shown on the attached exhibit.
4. The proposed building shall develop as depicted on the attached architectural elevations and shall not be required to meet the minimum point score as specified in Section 146-139 Architectural and Site Standards of the Zoning Ordinance.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The applicant is requesting to rezone approximately 12.16 acres, located on the southeast corner of Marketplace Drive and U.S. Highway 75 (Central Expressway) from “PD” - Planned Development District and “CC” - Corridor Commercial Overlay District to “PD” - Planned Development District and “CC” - Corridor Commercial Overlay District in order to modify the development standards.
• The proposed site layout exhibit provides a general depiction of the corporate headquarters and research facility for Emerson Regulator Technologies and proposes approximately 128,000 square feet of office, research/laboratory, warehouse, distribution, and training uses. The layout exhibit provides a general representation of proposed building usage, parking and loading area locations, screening and buffering, and site circulation. Architectural elevation exhibits have also been provided as a part of the request to modify the permitted exterior finishing material types and respective percentages of each material used on the building.
• Emerson Regulator Technologies combines cutting edge technology, engineering and craftsmanship to produce pressure regulators and relief valves. Headquartered in McKinney since 1992, Emerson Regulator Technologies has a global presence, with facilities and technical experts in over 200 locations around the world. The applicant has indicated that the design of the new headquarters draws on this history - the design of the building represents a technologically driven, modern company. Modern materials - composite metal panels, glass curtain wall and metal sunshades are combined with the craftsmanship of Texas limestone, brick veneer and scored, stained concrete. Sustainable design features include a highly efficient envelope, solar shading and energy efficient systems. The overall design is simple, sustainable and technologically sophisticated.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The subject property was part of larger rezoning request (encompassing 91.24 acres) approved in December of 2007, which included modifications to the development standards such as building heights, signage, lighting, screening, architectural standards, and landscaping. The governing Planned Development District Ordinance No. 2007-12-135 (see attached) included a general development plan that had a specific layout for the subject property. With this rezoning request, a new development plan will regulate the how the property will develop.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• On March 13, 2012, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed rezoning request with the special ordinance provisions listed in the staff report.