Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Site Plan for an Office/ Warehouse Building (Expert Services), Located Approximately 510 Feet South of Power House Street and on the East Side of Mercury Circle
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: February 26, 2019
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Derrick Rhys Wilson, Planner I
Samantha Pickett, Planning Manager, AICP
Jennifer Arnold, AICP, Director of Planning
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 condition:
1. The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: August 30, 2018 (Original Application)
November 13, 2018 (Revised Submittal)
January 3, 2019 (Revised Submittal)
February 4, 2019 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to construct one office/warehouse building (5,929 square feet) and one warehouse building (3,675 square feet) on 1.59 acres, located approximately 510 feet south of Power House Street and on the east side of Mercury Circle.
Site plans can typically be approved by Staff; however, the governing zoning on the property (Ordinance No. 1518) requires that the site plan be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
PLATTING STATUS: The subject property is currently platted as Lot 6, Block A, of the Power House Business Park Addition.
ZONING:
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Location |
Zoning District (Permitted Land Uses) |
Existing Land Use |
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Subject Property |
“ML” - Light Manufacturing District (Light Manufacturing Uses) |
Undeveloped Land |
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North |
“ML” - Light Manufacturing District (Light Manufacturing Uses) |
Fastener’s First Supplier |
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South |
“ML” - Light Manufacturing District (Light Manufacturing Uses) |
Vector Systems Inc. |
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East |
“ML” - Light Manufacturing District (Light Manufacturing Uses) |
Performance Food Group (PFG), Ryder |
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West |
“ML” - Light Manufacturing District (Light Manufacturing Uses) |
SiteOne Landscape Supply |
ACCESS/CIRCULATION:
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Adjacent Streets: |
Mercury Circle, 60’ Right-of-Way, Local |
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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: 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 is required to submit a signed affidavit that there are no protected trees on the subject property or a tree survey, subject to review and approval of the City’s Landscape Architect during the Civil review process.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS:
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Sidewalks: |
Required along Mercury Circle |
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Hike and Bike Trails: |
Not Required |
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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: |
Not 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.