File #: 13-033SP    Name: Trinity Falls Elevated Water Storage Tank
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
In control: Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda: 3/12/2013 Final action: 3/12/2013
Title: Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., on Behalf of Castle Hill Partners, for Approval of a Site Plan for a City Elevated Water Storage Tank (Trinity Falls), Being Fewer than 3 Acres, Located Approximately 3,000 Feet East of C.R. 229 on the North Side of F.M. 543 (Weston Road)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Standard Conditions Checklist, 3. Location Map and Aerial Exhibit, 4. Letter of Intent, 5. Proposed Site Plan, 6. Proposed Landscape Plan, 7. PowerPoint Presentation
Related files: 13-033SP2
Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., on Behalf of Castle Hill Partners, for Approval of a Site Plan for a City Elevated Water Storage Tank (Trinity Falls), Being Fewer than 3 Acres, Located Approximately 3,000 Feet East of C.R. 229 on the North Side of F.M. 543 (Weston Road)

Summary

MEETING DATE: March 12, 2013

DEPARTMENT: Planning

CONTACT: Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager
Alex Glushko, AICP, Planner II

APPROVAL PROCESS: The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at the April 2, 2013 meeting.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan with the following conditions:

1. The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.

Prior to issuance of a building permit:

2. The applicant revise the site plan to reflect the required sidewalk along the south side of the subject property, along F.M. 543 (Weston Road).

3. The applicant revise the landscape plan to reflect the same boundary/acreage as shown on the associated site plan.

The applicant has requested a meritorious exception which Staff is recommending denial of:

4. The applicant receive approval of a meritorious exception to utilize a chain linked fence with evergreen shrubs as an alternate screening device along the western boundary of the subject property.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: February 11, 2013 (Original Application)
February 25, 2013 (Revised Submittal)
March 8, 2013 (Revised Submittal)

ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to construct an elevated water storage tank on the north side of F.M. 543 (Weston Road) and approximately 3,000 feet east of C.R. 229 on approximately 2.87 acres. The tank is proposed to be 222 feet tall. The location of the tank is proposed to be located in the southwestern portion of the Trinity Falls Municipal Utilit...

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