To: Planning and Zoning Commission / City Council
From: JP Ducay, Planner I
Julie Smith, Community Development Director
Subject:
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and approval of an ordinance by City Council, for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Keller Town Center Addition, to construct a single story 9,755 square-foot multi-tenant building (rather than two-story structure), located on a 1.49-acre tract of land, on the north side of Keller Parkway, approximately 1000’ west of the Keller Smithfield Road and Keller Parkway (F.M. 1709) intersection, being Lot 6, Block G, Greenway Keller Addition, at 1301 Keller Parkway, and zoned TC (Town Center). Chapps Investments Keller, owner/applicant. (SUP-20-0003)
Action Requested:
Conduct a public hearing and consider a recommendation for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to construct a 9,755 square-foot single-story building in lieu of the minimum two-story requirement in Town Center.
Zoning:
Town Center (TC)
Background:
Section 8.03 (P.4.b.1) states that the building height in the Town Center District shall be two stories. Single-story buildings may be approved by SUP. It also states that single-story building facades shall be a minimum height of 20 feet.
Similar to the Greenway, Keller Market Place developments at 1411, 1431, and 1535 Keller Parkway, the Developer proposes to follow the same architectural theme including one-story buildings. The Applicant is requesting a SUP to allow this building to be single-story with an average height of 24.5 feet.
Analysis:
SUP requests must be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by City Council. Proposed building elevations and the site plan are included with this SUP application.
Other Design Elements:
The Applicant has also submitted a site plan application for this development which is on tonight’s agenda. The site plan application will address the other design elements such as building design, landscaping, parking, fire protection, drainage and utilities. The purpose of this SUP application is only to consider the proposed number of stories.
Existing Roadway Access:
Keller Parkway to the south, a six-lane divided arterial.
Summary:
Section 8.02 (F.2.a) of the UDC states that when considering a SUP request, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council shall consider the following factors:
1) The use is harmonious and compatible with surrounding existing uses or proposed uses;
2) The activities requested by the applicant are normally associated with the permitted uses in the base district;
3) The nature of the use is reasonable and appropriate in the immediate area;
4) Any negative impact on the surrounding area has been mitigated; and
5) That any additional conditions specified ensure that the intent of the district purposes are being upheld.
Citizen Input:
On March 13, 2020, the City mailed out twenty nine (29) letters of Notification for a
Public Hearing to property owners located within three-hundred feet (300’) of the subject
property.
As of April 6, 2020, City staff has not received any responses from the public regarding this SUP request.
Alternatives:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has the following options when considering a SUP:
- Recommend approval as submitted.
- Recommend approval with modified or additional condition(s).
- Tabling the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose.
- Recommend denial.
The City Council has the following options when considering a SUP:
- Approve as submitted.
- Approve with modified or additional condition(s).
- Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose.
- Deny.