Rezoning

9-E-07-RZ

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE OA(k) (Office Park) subject to 12 conditions as agreed to by the neighborhood (see attachments)


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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12 Conditions agreed to by DunbarOaks Neighborhood Association:
1. If Developer or a related party purchases property adjacent to the lots included in this application he will abide by the restrictions found herein if the adjacent property is rezoned to OA or any other non-residential zoning designation.
2. The uses permitted in the Office Park Zone be restricted to those stated in Article 5.40.02 A and H only; (A)Professional, business and governmental offices in which no activity is carried on catering to retail trade with the general public, and no stock of goods is maintained for sale to customers. These shall include, but not limited to offices for lawyers, architects, engineers, insurance and real estate agents. (H)Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures. No retail branch bank shall operate on the premises.
3. While landscaping on the proposed development should remain consistent with MPC?s OA zoning requirements, additional restrictions should include:
a. A berm or landscaping or a combination of the two shall be used along Northshore Drive to prevent cars parked on the property along Northshore Drive from being seen by passing motorists.
b. The owner or ownership association must provide irrigation and a lawn maintenance service to facilitate the proper maintenance of the property;
4. The building(s) on the property shall be constructed so as to be more consistent with a residential look rather than a commercial. Subject to approval by the appropriate permitting authority the building shall be:
a Primarily constructed from brick, stone and stucco;
b. Architecturally complimentary of the surrounding residences;
c. Use residential doors and windows; and
d. Compliant with building size and usage restrictions consistent with MPC?s OA zoning;
5. Limit access to the property to a single entrance from Wallace Road;
a. This restriction should also apply to all vehicles during the construction phase of the proposed development;
6. Signage must follow the following limitations:
a. Road side signage must be limited to two signs at the Wallace Road entrance that are no higher than five(5) feet and with a design that uses the same materials found on the buildings exterior while in keeping with the building?s architecture; and
b. Business signage must be:
i. Limited to one sign per business except for the tenant identification sign at the entrance;
ii. Use a uniform design such as inset cement or marble; and
iii. Must be adjacent to the door ? not on or above the door;
7. Lighting on the proposed development must be designed to target the signage, buildings and parking areas using lights and lighting fixtures that minimize light pollution on the property and the adjacent roads and residences;
8. Parking spaces on the property should:
a. Be limited to a maximum of 10% more spaces than the minimum required number of spaces per applicable building codes;
b. Be designed so that employees/tenants/occupants park on the north side of the building and not along Northshore Drive; and
c. Spaces along Northshore Drive are limited to the spaces necessary to provide adequate parking to visitors/clients of the business occupants;
9. The developer shall incorporate these restrictions in the master deed.
10. The owner or ownership association of the property must not allow overnight parking on the premises except for tenants. There shall be no storage of RVs, trucks or boats on the premises;
11. Trash receptacles should not be visible from Northshore Drive or Wallace Road;
a. Trash collection should be limited to daylight hours only
12. All applicable noise restrictions must be followed by construction crews during the development of the property. In the absence of appropriate restrictions, construction must be limited to daylight hours on weekdays and 8am to sundown on weekends. Construction trades working indoors which do not cause disturbance to nearby residents properties are not limited by these restrictions.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
Northwest side S. Northshore Dr., northeast side Wallace Rd.

Commission District 4
Census Tract 44.01


Size
3.20 acres

Sector
West City

Land Use Designation? Low Density Residential


Currently on the Property
Rental housing

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Outside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE OA (Office Park) zoning
OA Office Park zoning is compatible with surrounding residential uses, which includes a large two story assisted living facility.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE OA(k) (Office Park) subject to 12 conditions as agreed to by the neighborhood (see attachments)
Details of Action
12 Conditions agreed to by DunbarOaks Neighborhood Association:
1. If Developer or a related party purchases property adjacent to the lots included in this application he will abide by the restrictions found herein if the adjacent property is rezoned to OA or any other non-residential zoning designation.
2. The uses permitted in the Office Park Zone be restricted to those stated in Article 5.40.02 A and H only; (A)Professional, business and governmental offices in which no activity is carried on catering to retail trade with the general public, and no stock of goods is maintained for sale to customers. These shall include, but not limited to offices for lawyers, architects, engineers, insurance and real estate agents. (H)Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures. No retail branch bank shall operate on the premises.
3. While landscaping on the proposed development should remain consistent with MPC?s OA zoning requirements, additional restrictions should include:
a. A berm or landscaping or a combination of the two shall be used along Northshore Drive to prevent cars parked on the property along Northshore Drive from being seen by passing motorists.
b. The owner or ownership association must provide irrigation and a lawn maintenance service to facilitate the proper maintenance of the property;
4. The building(s) on the property shall be constructed so as to be more consistent with a residential look rather than a commercial. Subject to approval by the appropriate permitting authority the building shall be:
a Primarily constructed from brick, stone and stucco;
b. Architecturally complimentary of the surrounding residences;
c. Use residential doors and windows; and
d. Compliant with building size and usage restrictions consistent with MPC?s OA zoning;
5. Limit access to the property to a single entrance from Wallace Road;
a. This restriction should also apply to all vehicles during the construction phase of the proposed development;
6. Signage must follow the following limitations:
a. Road side signage must be limited to two signs at the Wallace Road entrance that are no higher than five(5) feet and with a design that uses the same materials found on the buildings exterior while in keeping with the building?s architecture; and
b. Business signage must be:
i. Limited to one sign per business except for the tenant identification sign at the entrance;
ii. Use a uniform design such as inset cement or marble; and
iii. Must be adjacent to the door ? not on or above the door;
7. Lighting on the proposed development must be designed to target the signage, buildings and parking areas using lights and lighting fixtures that minimize light pollution on the property and the adjacent roads and residences;
8. Parking spaces on the property should:
a. Be limited to a maximum of 10% more spaces than the minimum required number of spaces per applicable building codes;
b. Be designed so that employees/tenants/occupants park on the north side of the building and not along Northshore Drive; and
c. Spaces along Northshore Drive are limited to the spaces necessary to provide adequate parking to visitors/clients of the business occupants;
9. The developer shall incorporate these restrictions in the master deed.
10. The owner or ownership association of the property must not allow overnight parking on the premises except for tenants. There shall be no storage of RVs, trucks or boats on the premises;
11. Trash receptacles should not be visible from Northshore Drive or Wallace Road;
a. Trash collection should be limited to daylight hours only
12. All applicable noise restrictions must be followed by construction crews during the development of the property. In the absence of appropriate restrictions, construction must be limited to daylight hours on weekdays and 8am to sundown on weekends. Construction trades working indoors which do not cause disturbance to nearby residents properties are not limited by these restrictions.

What's next?

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After the Planning Commission
This Rezoning case in the County was recommended for approval. The appeal deadline - October 13, 2007 has passed.
Applicant

Alex Schubert


Case History