Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Defining Truck Fueling Station and Truck Stop and Establishing which Zoning District(s) are Appropriate for these New and Unlisted Land Uses.
Summary
MEETING DATE: January 24, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning
CONTACT: Jennifer Cox, AICP, Director of Planning
Brandon Opiela, Senior Planner
APPROVAL PROCESS: The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for action at the February 21, 2012 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the new and unlisted uses, “Truck Fueling Station” and “Truck Stop,” be defined and permitted as indicated below:
1. A “Truck Fueling Station” shall be defined as a retail fuel sales facility selling fuel for motor vehicles and semi-trailer trucks with at least 3 axles that are designed to tow trailers. The truck fueling station may be attended or automated.
2. A “Truck Fueling Station” shall be permitted, subject to approval of a specific use permit, within the “ML” - Light Manufacturing and “MH” - Heavy Manufacturing zoning districts.
3. A “Truck Stop” shall be defined as any premises that provides parking facilities for semi-trailer trucks with at least 3 axles that are designed to tow trailers in conjunction with one or more other uses including, but not limited to, the incidental sale of accessories or equipment for such vehicles, fuel sales, truck scales/weigh stations, restroom and showering facilities, restaurant facilities, truck washing facilities, and/or other uses typically associated with semi-trailer truck resting areas.
4. A “Truck Stop” shall be prohibited in all zoning districts within the City of McKinney.
ITEM SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council, Staff is proposing a resolution that provides definitions for two new and unlisted uses, “Truck Fueling Station” and “Truck Stop,” and recommends which zoning district(s) are appropriate for each...
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