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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report } ~\ . ~~~)" ~,y" ~~~.. ~<i<'l~. ,..uJ~""~/ Dr?';:) -l..\..,.r .~.,.Y. . J, ~ y ~\f'>>&!)jli' I" ~ V>t";, eI+, "fl :(i/ ~ pGJf~'J'(" ~~~~ ~~'~j~~~ J ,lJ>9' . ~ >>~ STAFF REPORT e:'--),. ~ ..( ~ SJI~ Item: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning of Lot 14, Block T, University Park Phase II _ 2.98 acres located along the north side of University Drive approximately 100' west of the Spring Loop intersection. (97-101) Item Summary: The site is located in the middle of the University Drive Corridor (aka.Overlay District) and in the middle of an area that was originally intended to become an office strip between the retail commercial areas located at the ends of the corridor. However, much of the office strip has been rezoned to C-B , including the two tracts located immediately adjacent to the subject tract. The corridor is intended to become an attractive, commercial entrance into the City, and the requested rezoning would further this goal. The intended use is for a hotel development. Polity Issue Statement: TIle City's policy as it relates to this area is to maintain an attractive commercial corridor that will develop as a mix ofo-f'fice, hotel, restaurant, and retail uses. Item Background: The University Drive Corridor Study, which was adopted by Council in 1991, recommended a mix of commercial and office uses for the majority of the University Drive frontage extending from Tarrow to the East Bypass. The intent of the recommendations was to encourage an attractive entrance into the City through land use and aesthetic controls. Council approved a new commercial district, which lists a range of uses such as hotels, restaurants, and retail, but prohibits convenience stores and service stations. The lots that had been zoned C-l during the 1980's were rezoned to the new C-B District in 1992 to ensure uses would be in compliance with the corridor plan. The Overlay District was created and applied to the corridor as well. This district contains specific aesthetic requirements and restrictions. At the time that the new corridor restrictions were in the process of being implemented, a rezoning from A-P toC-B was requested on the subject tract. That request was denied due to the goal of maintaining a substantial amount of office zoned property sandwiched between two C-B strips on the north side of University Drive. Two months later, the two tracts located in the strip intended for office use were rezoned to C-B with the condition that they be platted into a single lot. These tracts are located to the east of the subject tract along University. The zoning map stili reflects the original R-4 and A-P zoning on these tracts because the condition of rezoning to C-B has not yet been satisfied. However, it is anticipated that the tracts will eventually develop as C-B uses. Budgetary & Financial Summary: NI A o:\group\deve _ ser\stfrpt\97 -10 I.doc Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval with the condition that a 20' landscape buffer area be installed across the northern property line adjacent to the R -4 zoning line. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: N/A City Attorney Recommendation/Comments: Legal has prepared the ordinance in proper legal form. Council Action Options: Approval, approval with conditions, or denial of request. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Engineering Information 4. Notification Information 5. List of district uses o:\group\deve _ser\stfrpt\97-1 0 l.doc , ~ ENGINEERING Water: This property has adequate water service from an existing water line in the University Drive right-of-way. Sewer: There is marginal capacity remaining in the sewer line that serves the northern portion of the City. This rezoning is compatible to other parcels in the immediate area. Therefore, the City will assume responsibility for any upgrades that are required to maintain capacity in these lines due to the compatibility of the surrounding zonings. Streets: This property has access to University Drive which is classified as a major arterial and has sufficient capacity. Sidewalks: At the time of site plan review, the development will be responsible for the construction of sidewalks along University Drive if they do not exist. Drainage: The detention requirements for this property will be reviewed at the time of site plan submittal. Flood Plain: According to "FEMA FIRM maps, this propel"!Y is not · located within the " 100-year flood plain. NOTIFICA nON: Legal Notice Publication(s): Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): Advertised Council Hearing Dates: Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': Response Received: o:\group\deve _ser\stfrpt\97-1O l.doc 00 Regular Item D Consent Item D Statutory Item Item Submitted By: For Council Meeting Of: Sabine McCully, Senior Planner March 13, 1997 Director Approval: City Manager Approval: ~~iIW~~~~~~~~~11~tiiI@1m111~~1~1mlli111~M1g11~1~1@li111~1~1~~~I~lr~i1M~1i1111~1~t~ltil@1ll~111~1m11111I1~11I1~1~1~111~1~1miM~1~1~1~1~11111mtlI1~~ll~11~111~~1~tW1~1~1~~1~1l1t~11~111111Ii1~~1~~I1~11~1~111~MM1~1~1~I1~@H~1~1~1~11 Item: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning of Lot 14, Block T, University Park Phase II - 2.98 acres located along the north side of University Drive approximately 100' west of the Spring Loop intersection from District A-P Administrative Professional to District C-B Commercial Business. (97-101) Item Summary: The site is located in the middle of the University Drive Corridor (aka. Overlay District) and in the middle of an area that was originally intended to become an office strip between the retail commercial areas located at the ends of the corridor. However, much of the office strip has been rezoned to C-B , including the two tracts located immediately adjacent to the subject tract. The corridor is intended to become an attractive, commercial entrance into the City, and the requested rezoning would further this goal. The intended use is for a hotel development. Policy Issue Statement: The City's policy as it relates to this area is to maintain an attractive commercial corridor that will develop as a mix of office, hotel, restaurant, and retail uses. Item Background: The University Drive Corridor Study, which was adopted by Council in 1991, recommended a mix of commercial and office uses for the majority of the University Drive frontage extending from Tarrow to the East Bypass. The intent of the recommendations was to encourage an attractive entrance into the City through land use and aesthetic controls. Council approved a new commercial district, which lists a range of uses such as hotels, restaurants, and retail, but prohibits convenience stores and service stations. The lots that had been zoned C-1 during the 1980's were rezoned to the new C-B District in 1992 to ensure uses would be in compliance with the corridor plan. o:\group\deve_ser\cvsht\97-101.doc The Overlay District was created and applied to the corridor as well. This district contains specific aesthetic requirements and restrictions. At the time that the new corridor restrictions were in the process of being implemented, a rezoning from A-P to C-B was. requested on the subject tract. That request was denied due to the goal of maintaining a substantial amount of office zoned property sandwiched between two C-B strips on the north side of University Drive. Two months later, the two tracts located in the strip intended for office use were rezoned to C-B with the condition that they be platted into a single lot. These tracts are located to the east of the subject tract along University. The zoning map still reflects the original R-4 and A-P zoning on these tracts because the condition .of rezoning to C- B has not yet been satisfied. However, it is anticipated that the tracts will eventually develop as C-B uses. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval with the condition that a 20' landscape buffer area be installed across the northern property line adjacent to the R-4 zoning line. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with the buffer easement by a unanimous vote. City Attorney Recommendation/Comments: Legal has prepared the ordinance in proper legal form. Council Action Options: Approval, approval with conditions, or denial of request. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Engineering Information 4. Notification Information 5. List of district uses 6. P&Z minutes o:\group\deve_ser\cvsht\97 -101.doc