Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Site Plan for a Retail and Restaurant Building, Located on the North East Corner of U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive) and Skyline Drive
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: January 4, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Jennifer Arnold, AICP, Director of Planning
Caitlyn Strickland, Planning Manager
Sofia Sierra, Planner I
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan with the following condition:
1. The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: August 23, 2021
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to construct a one-story retail and restaurant building (total 14,462 sq ft) on 1.455 acres. This site plan would normally be approvable at the staff level; however, the site plan must be approved by City Council as a provision of the zoning on the property. The applicant is not seeking a variance to any requirement.
PLATTING STATUS: The subject property is currently platted as Lot 1R, Block A, Skyline-University Addition (Conveyance Plat). Platting for development for the subject property must be approved prior to the commencement of any development activity on the subject property.
ZONING:
Location |
Zoning District (Permitted Land Uses) |
Existing Land Use |
Subject Property |
“PD” - Planned Development District Ordinance No. 97-06-35 and ”CC” - Corridor Commercial Overlay District (Commercial Uses) |
Undeveloped Land |
North |
“PD” - Planned Development District Ordinance No. 97-06-35 and ”CC” - Corridor Commercial Overlay District (Commercial Uses) |
Floor & Decor |
South |
“PD” - Planned Development District Ordinance No. 1281 and “CC” - Corridor Commercial Overlay District (Industrial Uses) |
Raytheon |
East |
“PD” - Planned Development District Ordinance No. 97-06-35 and ”CC” - Corridor Commercial Overlay District (Commercial Uses) |
Floor & Decor |
West |
“PD” - Planned Development District Ordinance No. 2012-10-054 and ”CC” - Corridor Commercial Overlay District (Commercial Uses) |
Jiffy Lube |
ACCESS/CIRCULATION:
Adjacent Streets: |
U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive), Variable Width Right-of-Way, Major Regional Highway |
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: The applicant has provided the required notation stating that all mechanical, heating, and air conditioning equipment shall be screened from the public right-of-way and from adjacent residential properties. The applicant has properly screened the sanitation container and has satisfied the minimum requirements as specified in Section 146-132 (Fences, Walls, and Screening Requirements) of the Zoning Ordinance.
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: Due to the location of this project not being within the Historically Significant Area (HSA), there are no material or aesthetic method requirements.
TREE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE: The applicant will be responsible for complying with the Tree Preservation Ordinance.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS:
Sidewalks: |
Required along U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive) |
Hike and Bike Trails: |
Not Applicable |
Road Improvements: |
All road improvements necessary for this development, and as determined by the City Engineer |
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:
Roadway Impact Fees: |
Applicable (Ordinance No. 2013-11-108) |
Utility Impact Fees: |
Applicable (Ordinance No. 2017-02-021) |
Median Landscape Fees: |
Not Applicable |
Park Land Dedication Fees: |
Not Applicable |
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.