File #: 23-0054SP    Name: Panera Site Plan Design Exception
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
In control: Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda: 10/10/2023 Final action: 10/10/2023
Title: Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Design Exception to a Site Plan for Retail Sales and Restaurant, Drive-In or Drive-Through (Panera), Located at 2051 Eldorado Parkway
Attachments: 1. Standards Conditions Checklist, 2. Location Map and Aerial Exhibit, 3. Letter of Intent, 4. Ex. PD Ord. No.1457, 5. Ex. PD Ord. No.1589, 6. Proposed Site Plan, 7. Proposed Landscape Plan, 8. Presentation
Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Design Exception to a Site Plan for Retail Sales and Restaurant, Drive-In or Drive-Through (Panera), Located at 2051 Eldorado Parkway

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: October 25, 2022

DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department

CONTACT: Araceli Botello, Planner I
Caitlyn Strickland, AICP, Planning Manager
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 conditions:

1. 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 30' landscape buffer adjacent to the right-of-way along Eldorado Parkway to 20'.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: May 8, 2023 (Original Application)
June 22, 2023 (Revised Submittal)
August 15, 2023 (Revised Submittal)
August 29, 2023 (Revised Submittal)
September 18, 2023 (Revised Submittal)
September 22, 2023 (Revised Submittal)


ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to construct a 7,080 square foot shopping center on 1.12 acres at 2051 Eldorado Parkway.

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 un-platted and will require to plat.

EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES:

Location
Zoning District (Permitted Land Uses)
Existing Land Use
Subject Property
"PD" - Planned Development District (Commercial Uses)
Undeveloped
North
"PD...

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