HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff ReportMEMORANDUM
June 30, 2014
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Shauna Anderson, Staff Planner
SUBJECT: C -N Neighborhood Commercial Business approval for Exxon @
Dartmouth Crossing
Item: Public Hearing and Consideration of a C -N Neighborhood Business site plan and
use, for a convenience store/gas station, Exxon @ Dartmouth Crossing, to be located at
2500 Dartmouth Drive. (0-82)
Applicant: Parviz Vessali
Item Summary: The applicant is proposing to construct a 5,605 square foot convenience
store and four (4) pump gas station at the southwest corner of Dartmouth Drive and
Southwest Parkway. The site is proposed to house the following uses: carry -out food
store, convenience store, dry cleaners and gas station. 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 in the C -N district must have their use,
location, and site plan approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
This item has come before the Commission twice, on February 17a' and on April 7a' of
this year, in each instance the applicant's request was denied by a vote of 3-3. The site
was denied on April 7a' due to opposing Commissioners having continuing concerns that
the site would adversely affect the surrounding property owners.
While the applicant has not changed the site plan with this submittal, he has provided
elevation drawings of the proposed canopy and fagade. The canopy is non-traditional in
appearance, with a silver gable roof and an off-white front that will contain the gas
station's logo. The canopy is shown to have an overall height of 21'-6" with 14'
clearance for vehicles. The fagade drawings indicate a red brick to match the surrounding
area. In addition, the fagade will have stars similar to the Texas Aggie Credit Union on
Southwest Drive. The elevation drawings are matted, and thus will be available during
the meeting. Lastly, the applicant has provided a lighting schematic to show how the
light from the canopy will affect the surrounding area.
Staff Recommendations: Neighborhood Commercial 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.
Attachments:
1. Area map
2. Application
3. Lighting Schematic
4. P&Z minutes 2/17/00
5. P&Z minutes 4/7/00