Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Site Plan for a Park (Timber Creek Outdoor Learning Center), Located on the Southwest Corner of Holley Ridge Way and Hardin Boulevard
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
MEETING DATE: May 9, 2017
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Samantha Pickett, Planning Manager
Melissa Spriegel, Planner I
APPROVAL PROCESS: The action of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the proposed site plan may be appealed to the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan with the following conditions:
1. The applicant receive approval to utilize a living plant screen (composed of both Foster Holly and Nellie R. Stevens Holly) located along the western property line.
Prior to issuance of a building permit:
2. The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: September 26, 2016 (Original Application)
March 23, 2017 (Revised Submittal)
April 24, 2017 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to construct a (public/private) park (Timber Creek Learning Center) on 11.32 acres at the southwest corner of Holley Ridge Way and Hardin Boulevard.
Site plans can typically be approved by Staff; however, the applicant is requesting to utilize a living plant screen (composed of both Foster Holly and Nellie R. Stevens Holly) to screen the subject property from the adjacent single family residential subdivision. These requests are detailed further below.
PLATTING STATUS: The subject property is currently unplatted. A record plat, subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning, must be filed for recordation with the Collin County Clerk, prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. A record plat has not been submitted to the Planning Department.
ZONING:
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Location |
Zoning District (Permitted Land Uses) |
Existing Land Use |
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Subject Property |
“PD” - Planned Development District Ordinance No. 2001-08-094 (Mixed Uses) |
Undeveloped Land |
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North |
“PD” - Planned Development District Ordinance No. 2016-09-070 (Residential Uses) |
Timber Creek 2 |
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South |
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) |
Single Family Residences |
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East |
“PD” - Planned Development District Ordinance No. 2001-08-094 (Mixed Uses) |
Undeveloped Land |
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West |
“PD” - Planned Development District Ordinance No. 2005-11-120 (Residential Uses) |
Erwin Farms 1 |
ACCESS/CIRCULATION:
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Adjacent Streets: |
Holley Ridge Way, 60’ Right-of-Way, Collector Hardin Boulevard, 120’ Right-of-Way, Major Arterial |
PARKING: The applicant has satisfied the minimum parking requirements as specified within Section 146-130 (Vehicle Parking) of the Zoning Ordinance.
LOADING SPACES: The applicant has satisfied the minimum loading space requirements as specified within Section 146-131 (Off-Street Loading) of the Zoning Ordinance.
SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS: The sanitation container screening walls will be brick, stone masonry or other architectural masonry finish, including a metal gate, primed and painted, and the sanitation container screening walls, gate, and pad site will be constructed in accordance with the City of McKinney Design Specifications. The applicant has provided the required notation on the proposed site plan.
LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS: The applicant has satisfied all landscaping requirements as specified in Section 146-135 (Landscape Requirements) of the Zoning Ordinance.
SCREENING REQUIREMENTS: Per Section 146-132 (Fences, Walls, and Screening requirements) screening devices shall be placed along any property line or district boundary between single family residential uses and nonresidential uses. Allowed screening devices per Section 146-132 (Fences, Walls, and Screening Requirements) of the Zoning Ordinance include the following:
§ Brick masonry, stone masonry, or other architectural masonry finish;
§ Tubular steel (primed and painted) or wrought iron fence with masonry columns spaced a maximum of 20 feet on center with structural supports spaced every ten feet, and with sufficient evergreen landscaping to create a screening effect;
§ Living plant screen, upon approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and/or City Council, depending on which body has the final approval authority as indicated in section 146-45(a)(2) through the site plan process; or
§ Alternate equivalent screening, upon approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and/or City Council, depending on which body has the final approval authority as indicated in section 146-45(a)(2) through the site plan process.
The applicant is requesting to utilize a living plant screen (composed of both Foster Holly and Nellie R. Stevens Holly), located along the western property line where adjacent to single family residential uses. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed location for the living plant screen, as well as the existing vegetation on site, will effectively screen and serve as a buffer between the built improvements on site and the adjacent residential subdivision. As such, Staff recommends approval of the applicant’s request to use living plant screens in the requested areas on site.
LIGHTING AND GLARE REGULATIONS: The applicant will be responsible for complying with Chapter 58 (Lighting and Glare Regulations) of the City of McKinney Code of Ordinances. The applicant has provided the required notation stating that the lighting will be in conformance to the requirements of the City of McKinney Code of Ordinances on the site plan.
ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS: The applicant will be responsible for meeting the requirements of Section 146-139 (Architectural and Site Standards) of the City of McKinney Zoning Ordinance. Architectural building elevations are subject to review and approval by the Chief Building Official, prior to issuance of a building permit.
TREE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE: The applicant will be responsible for complying with the Tree Preservation Ordinance. The applicant has submitted a tree survey, subject to review and approval of the City’s Landscape Architect.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS:
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Sidewalks: |
Not Required |
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Hike and Bike Trails: |
Required along the south side of Holly Ridge Way |
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Road Improvements: |
All road improvements necessary for this development, and as determined by the City Engineer |
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Utilities: |
All utilities necessary for this development, and as determined by the City Engineer |
Discussion: Under the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance, the applicant will be required to construct all necessary public improvements prior to filing the accompanying plat, unless otherwise specified in an approved facilities agreement.
DRAINAGE: The applicant will be responsible for all drainage associated with the subject property, and for compliance with the Storm Water Ordinance, which may require on-site detention. Grading and drainage plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer, prior to issuance of a building permit.
FEES:
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Roadway Impact Fees: |
Applicable (Ordinance No. 2013-11-108) |
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Utility Impact Fees: |
Applicable (Ordinance No. 2017-02-021) |
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Median Landscape Fees: |
Not Applicable |
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Park Land Dedication Fees: |
Applicable |
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Pro-Rata: |
As determined by the City Engineer |
OPPOSITION TO OR SUPPORT OF REQUEST: Staff has received no comments in support of or in opposition to this request.