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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Design Exception to a Site Plan for Retail Sales (Costco), Located at 3650 W University Drive
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(1.1: Provide a strong city economy by facilitating a balance between industrial, commercial, residential, and open space)
MEETING DATE: October 27, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Araceli Botello, CNU-A, Planner II
Lucas Raley, AICP, CNU-A, CFM, 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.
RECOMMENDED PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTION: Staff recommend that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the site plan with the following condition(s):
The applicant receive approval of a design exception to Section 206A(5)(c) - Table 2-32 (Non-Residential Landscaping Requirements) of the Zoning Ordinance to reduce the required up to 50 percent of each landscape area located at the end of a parking row may be finished with non-living material.
Prior to issuance of a building permit:
The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: May 6, 2025 (Original Application)
May 22, 2026 (Revised Submittal)
July 13, 2026 (Revised Submittal)
September 28, 2026 (Revised Submittal)
October 8, 2026 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant requests approval to landscape parking terminal islands with more than 50 percent nonliving materials, such as artificial turf and rocks, in lieu of grass and living plant materials.
Typically, site plans can be approved at the staff level; however, the applicant has requested a design exception, which requires consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval.
PLATTING STATUS: The subject property is currently plated.
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