To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Katasha Smithers, Planner I
Subject:
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a request of an SUP for North Texas Veterinarian Clinic to permit the use of a ‘Veterinarian Clinic (with or without outdoor pens) includes grooming facility’ located at 1100 Whitley Road (Account# 41561562), being a 2.562-acre tract at the intersection of Wall-Price Keller Road and Whitley Road, being Lot 7, Block A, Keller Plaza Addition, owned by Scheifley Real Estate LLC. (SUP-19-0009)
Background:
The North Texas Veterinarian Clinic provides veterinary services to owners of small domesticated animals. This use requires a Specific Use Permit in the Commercial Zoning District.
Site Design:
The proposed 6,600 square-foot veterinarian clinic will be utilizing the west portion of the property.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Trip Generation:
Per the UDC, a trip generation form is required and was provided by the applicant. The form indicates a total of 58 trips per 24 hours and does not warrant a Traffic Impact Analysis. Please see Exhibit ‘A’.
Summary:
Section 8.04 (B.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 April 12, 2019, the City mailed out 23 letters of Notifications for this Public Hearing to all property owners within three hundred feet (300’) of the subject site. A public hearing notice sign was posted on the site.
As of April 15, 2019, City staff has received no opposition letters from the public on this SUP application. The applicant sent out an email to the Flanigan Hill HOA on March 22, 2019, offering to hold a meeting to discuss the Site Plan for the Veterinarian Clinic. The HOA has not requested a meeting nor submitted any comments either in support or in opposition. Please see the attached Exhibit ‘B’ regarding this email.
Professional Analysis:
In 2015, the UDC was updated to require an SUP for ‘Veterinarian Clinic (with or without outdoor pens) includes grooming facility’ to limit the number of facilities. However, due to the location, the veterinarian clinic would be a welcome development for this area and serve the needs of the immediate community. Additionally, this property has not been developed and the proposed veterinarian clinic will be aesthetically pleasing with the surrounding area of residential and commercial development.
Alternatives:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has the following options when considering a Specific Use Permit:
- Recommend approval as submitted.
- Recommend approval with modified or additional condition(s).
- Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose.
- Recommend denial.
City Council Action:
If the Planning and Zoning Commission takes action and makes a recommendation on this agenda item, then this Specific Use Permit application will be scheduled for City Council action on May 21, 2019.