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STAFF REPORT
Item: Public Hearing and Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit, site plan and use,
for a convenience store/gas station, Exxon @ Dartmouth Crossing, to be located at 2500
Dartmouth Drive. (00-8)
Applicant: Rabon Metcalf for Akber Dosani
Item Summary: The applicant is proposing to construct a 5,605 square foot convenience
store and an eight (8) pump gas station at the southwest corner of Dartmouth Drive and
Southwest Parkway. The property is currently zoned C-N, Neighborhood Business.
Convenience stores and gas stations are not expressly permitted in a C-N district, but may
be allowed under the provision listed "other uses to be determined by the Commission."
All uses permitted in the C-N district must have their use, location, and site plan
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Item Background: The subject property was rezoned to C-N in October of 1997 and has
remained undeveloped. The intent of the C-N district is to provide for small commercial
sites for residential convenience goods and personal service businesses. In November
1998, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the conceptual site plan and use
permit. However, since no building permits were pulled within 12 months of the
previous approval, the November 1998 conditional use permit has expired.
Except for the professional office located to the west, developed or zoned residential
districts surround the subject property on all sides. The abutting property to the south is
currently an undeveloped R-5, Apartment Medium Density tract.
Staff Recommendations: Neighborhood Business uses must meet the intent of the C-N
district. The Zoning Ordinance defines the purpose of this district as, providing
small commercial sites for residential convenience goods and personal service businesses.
No use shall be allowed which would adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, or
residential character of the neighborhood. The use shall be a low traffic generator and
shall not create any noise, light, or odors abnormal to the neighborhood." The use must
be compatible with the surrounding area that it serves.
Staff recommends approval with Staff Review No.2 comments.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the C-N use and
site plan.
1. Approval as submitted;
2. Approval with conditions relating to specific site characteristics or with time
limitations;
3. Denial with specified reasons for denial;
4. Table; or,
5. Defer action to a specified date.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Infrastructure and Facilities
4. Copy of Site Plan
5. P&Z Minutes of November 19,1998
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: A 12" waterline runs along Dartmouth Drive. This is adequate for the
requested use.
Sewer: An 8" sewer line is extended through the site. This is adequate for the
requested use.
Streets: Dartmouth Drive and Southwest Parkway are classified as Minor
Arterials on the Thoroughfare Plan.
Off-site Easements: A joint access easement between the subject property and
the adjacent property to the east (Heritage at Dartmouth) exists at the Dartmouth
Drive access site. A joint access easement also is shared with the property to the
west (Planter Emergent State Bank) via the Southwest Parkway entrance.
Drainage: Will be required to meet the Drainage Ordinance.
Flood Plain: Not located within the flood plain.
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 2-2-00
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 2-17-00
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 11
Response Received: None as of date of staff report.