CC MEETING: June 6, 2023
DATE: May 22, 2023
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Loren Shapiro, AICP, Planning Manager
Marc Guy, Assistant City Manager
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Hold A Public Hearing And Consider An Ordinance Amending The Zoning To Repeal Planned Development District No. 159 (PD-159) For An Approximately 0.63-Acre Tract Located At 2775 East Trinity Mills Road And At The Northwest Corner Of Marsh Lane And East Trinity Mills Road; Amending The Official Zoning Map Accordingly. Case No. PLZPD 2023-026 Repeal Of Planned Development Number 159.
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BACKGROUND:
This is a City-initiated request to reassess the continued appropriateness of Planned Development No. 159 (PD-159). It is part of a regular process of staff assessment of the continued appropriateness of planned development districts and special use permits across the City. The repeal would eliminate PD-159 and retain the base zoning of the (LR-2) Local Retail District.
PD-159 was established on March 5, 2002, by the City Council to allow a reduced rear yard setback (5 feet in lieu of the required 10 feet) for a proposed expansion to a convenience store and gasoline service station. At the time of PD-159’s adoption, the City’s Zoning Ordinance allowed gasoline service stations by right in the (LR-2) Local Retail District, whereas today it requires City Council approval of a special use permit (SUP).
A freestanding retail building was constructed in 2005, meeting the minimum 10-foot rear yard setback for the base (LR-2) Local Retail District. As a result, a planned development district is not needed on this property.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
On May 4, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended APPROVAL of the request. The attached ordinance reflects the action of the Commission.
Staff recommends approval and adoption of the ordinance repealing PD-159.