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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Site Plan for Gym or Fitness Studio (Crunch Fitness), Located at 1707 West University 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: June 2, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Kyara Robinson, Planner I
Cassandra Bumgarner, Planning Manager
Lucas Raley, AICP, CNU-A, CFM, Director of Planning
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan with the following condition:
Prior to issuance of a building permit:
1. The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.
It should be noted that the zoning for the property was established by PD Ordinance No. 1332. The applicant is not requesting a change in zoning and is only requesting approval of a site plan. Staff has reviewed the site plan and found it to be in compliance with the PD Ordinance and all other development requirements applicable to the proposed project. Under Texas law, the governing body responsible for approving site plans has the ministerial function of approving those plans that comply with the zoning and development requirements of the city.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: April 7, 2026 (Original Application)
May 4, 2026 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to construct an additional 131 parking spaces to serve the existing 48,741 square ft commercial building at 1707 West University Drive.
Typically, site plans can be approved at the staff level; however, the existing "PD" - Planned Development Zoning District for the subject property requires that a site plan be reviewed by City Council and approved according to the procedures of the Unified Development Code.
PLATTING STATUS: The subject property is currently platted.
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