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1 Special Use Permit SUP14-04 (John Eagle Honda) Planning & Zoning Commissionn Planning & Development Department December 15, Request Hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to City Council on Special Use Permit Application, SUP14-04 (John Eagle Honda), to permit a car dealership on approximately 16.3 acres on property zoned CG (General Commercial) andd CM" (Commercial Mixed Use), legally describedd as Lot 1, Unrestricted Reserves A thru E of the Marshall s Calder Subdivision and a 60-foot wide right- of-way of Margaret Drive, generally located northh of Big League Dreams Parkway, south of League City Parkway, east of Calder Road, with the approximate address being 2205 Gulf Freeway Southh (Interstate 45) in League City, Texas. The applicant proposes to develop a 60,000 square foot Honda dealership for the sales of new and used cars, vehicle service, parts and quick lube facilities. Services will include general maintenancee and repair for new and used vehicles, car wash / detailing of vehicles, tire and wheels service, window tinting, and minor body work. However,, frame adjustment and painting of vehicles will not be performed on this site. In addition, a futuree 15,000-square foot expansion of the service areaa is anticipated as well. The intent of the CM (Commercial Mixed Use) zoning district is to provide for areas of large-scale pedestrian and auto-oriented region serving mixed use development thatt includes a mix of retail formats, office and business services, commercial lodging, office-oriented research and development, and recreational and entertainment uses. Approximately 15,000 square feet of the site is zoned CG (General Commercial) where a buildingg currently exists. Car dealerships are permitted by right within the CG zoning district, however it is included for purposes of consistency within the SUP. Applicant Owner Acreage Location City Council Citizen Response Attachments Chas Fisher of the Ratlifff Group Margaret A. Marshall 16.3 Acres Generally located north of Big League Dreams Parkway, south of League City Parkway and east of o Calder Road with the approximate address being 2205 Gulf Freeway South (Interstate 45). Public Hearing & First Reading January 13 th, 2015; Second Reading January 27 th, Notices Mailed to Property Owners within 5000 feet 0 Letters of Support Received 0 Letter of Opposition Received 1. Property Owner s Notification Map / Zoning Map 2. Aerial Map 3. Photographs of Site 4. Applicant Letter 5. Conceptual Site Development Plan The Commission should consider the following findings in its deliberation, which shall be utilized to substantiate its findings. To determine the extent to which the proposed use would be compatible with surrounding properties, the surrounding land uses and the performance impacts should be considered. SUP (John Eagle Honda) Page 1 of 5

2 Background September 24, 2014 Applicant has initial meeting with staff to begin project. October 23, 2014 Applicant holds pre-applicatio on neighborhood meeting. October 27, 2014 Applicant submits Special Usee Permit application for car dealership to the City. December 15, 2014 Planning & Zoning Commission to hear and consider recommendation to City Council. January 13, 2015 City Council scheduled to conduct public hearing and consider request on first reading. January 27, 2015 Subject to approval on first reading, City Council to consider request on secondd reading. The applicant indicates that they have not purchased the property and have conditioned the landd transaction on the approval of this Special Use Permit request. In addition, the City is negotiating withh the current land owner on an agreement to acquire additional right-of-way for the Calder Roadd Expansion Project, also subject to the land transaction. Due to the nature of the agreements beingg predicated on the SUP receiving approval, staff iss recommending a condition that the SUP be subject to execution of the agreements, if approved by Cityy Council. Site and Surrounding Area The majority of the site is currently undevelopedd except for a vacant 1,500 square foot building along the frontage Road. The site was constructed in early 1983 and was most recently a retail business for spas. Also, an undeveloped right-of-way and access easement are currently located within the boundaries of the request. Should the SUP be approved and the agreements executed, the right-of-way would be abandoned (requiring approval by City Council) and the access easement would be revised prior to the recordation of the plat. In addition, a Tree Disposition Plan would be required at the platting phase of the project. Direction North South East West Surrounding Zoning CM CG and CM ROW, CM-PUD and CG- PUD ROW, CM and RSF-20 Surrounding Land Use Undeveloped Undeveloped and American fence commercial retail Interstate 45, and UTMB facility Calder Road,, Single-family residence and Large lot residential estates Traffic Impacts and Access Access willl be providedd from the frontage road to Interstate 45 and Calder Road. Interstate 45 is under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Interstate 45 is anticipated to be expanded in the future with construction anticipated in the next 5 years with an anticipated construction time of several years. Calder Road is also expected to be expanded beginning in the Spring of 2015 with an anticipated constructionn time of 14 months. According to the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)) guidelines, new car sales generate approximately 2.62 peak hour trips per 1,000 square feet, totaling 189 peak hour trips for the proposed development. The applicant will be required to verify the anticipated traffic impact during the development phase of the project. The site will be required to provide parking at the rate of one parking space for every 250 square feet of area. The tables on the next page show the existing and proposed conditions for the frontage road to Interstatee 45 and Calder Road. In addition, transport vehicles are prohibited from parking on SUP (John Eagle Honda) Page 2 of 5

3 public roadways to unload their inventory. Interstate 45 Highway Frontage Road Current Conditions Roadway Type Freeway Right-of-way Width 300 feet Pavement Width and 6-lane, concrete, divided,, with Type paved shoulders, and 4-lane frontage road, all with 12-foot wide lanes, curb and gutter Proposed Conditions Freeway As determined by TxDOT As determined by TxDOT Calder Road Roadway Type Right-of-way Width Pavement Type Width and Proposed Conditions Collector ROW varies with average of 60 feet 24-feet asphalt pavement width with drainage ditches onn either side Master Mobility Plan Minor Arterial 100 feet 4 lanes, 24-feet back of curb to back of curb with bike paths or 2-lanes and a 14-foot wide center median Water & Sewer Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU s) are used to determine the capacity of water and waste water available to a site. With a single-family dwelling unit being equivalent to 1 EDU, the Engineering Departmentt indicates that the water and sewer capacity are adequate to servee this development. Water service is available from an existing 8-inch water line located in the extreme southeast corner of the property. The development willl be required to extend thiss waterline northwards to the northern extent of the property along the frontage road. In addition, the development will be required to extend a waterline westwards to Calder Road to loop the water system. Sanitary sewer service is currently not available att this time. It t is proposed to construct a temporary pump and holding tank system to be pumped out on a regular basis until the sewer line is constructed in combination with the Calder Road expansion.. A permanent sanitary sewer connection will be made upon acceptance of the Calder Road sewer line. Fire Protection Screening, Buffer Yard and Lighting Fire Station #2 will be the first responding station with Fire Station #5 being the secondary fire stationn responder. All exteriorr ground, building and rooftop mechanical equipment is required to be screened from public view on all sides. Equipment required too be screened includes HVAC, plumbing lines, transformers and meter banks and are to be screen with opaque materials such a concrete, wood, metal, or landscaping. In addition, the parking spaces and drive aisles within 75 feet of a public roadway must also be screened from public view with landscaping. A landscaped buffer yard is not required for thiss site since the surrounding properties are zoned commercially. However, the applicant has indicated that the residents of the house along the west property line have voiced concerns in discussions with the applicant. As a result, the applicant proposes a 10-foot buffer yard where the subject site and adjacent property share a common property line. The applicant will be required to submit a Photometric Plan showing the amount of light being cast over the entire property. All lightingg is required to be hoodedd or directed to the ground and away SUP (John Eagle Honda) Page 3 of 5

4 from adjacent property or thoroughfares. Comprehensive Plan The property along the Interstate 45 corridor is dominantly commercial zoning, being a mixture of General Commercial and Mixed Use Commercial zoning districts. According to the Future Land Use Plan, this tract is classified as Enhanced Auto Dominant Commercial. Enhanced Auto Dominate Commercial focuses on the convenience and access for customers and employees almost exclusively by automobile. These districts are typically at major intersections or linear along major roadways as standalone or retaill strip centerss with walkability and connectivity being minimal. The buildings are typically setbackk with parking dominating the site. Landscaping is emphasized, but most often is an accent to parking or the structures. Uses of the property are generallyy limited to retail with some office spaces and are rarely mixed. Surrounding Usess and Compatibility Based upon the information provided, the Commission will have to determine if adequate measures have been taken to assure compatibility with surrounding uses, public need, and the City as a whole and whereby imposing appropriate conditions andd safeguards to conserve and protect property and property values in the neighborhood. The following criteria, also used by the Commission for rezone cases, may be consideredd in making the determination. 1. Conformance of the proposed zoning and use with the City s Comprehensive Plan and other Cityy policies; 2. The character of the surrounding area; 3. The zoning and use of nearby properties, andd the extent to which the proposed zoning and usee would be compatible; 4. The suitability of the property for the uses permitted by rightt in the proposed zoning district; 5. The extent to which approval of the applicationn would detrimentally affect nearby properties; 6. The extent to which the proposed use would adversely affect the capacity or safety of that portionn of the street network or present parking problems in the vicinity of the property; 7. The extent to which approval of the applicationn would harm the value of nearby properties; 8. The gain to public health, safety, and welfare due to denial of the application as compared to thee hardship imposed upon the owner as a result of denial of the application; and 9. That there are exceptional circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved or to thee intendedd use or development of the property that do not apply generally to other property in thee same zone or neighborhood. SUP (John Eagle Honda) Page 4 of 5

5 Potential Below is a list of proposed conditions recommended by staff, should the request be approved: Condition(s) 1. Both agreements (between the Property Owner and the City of League City and the Propertyy Owner with the Applicant of this request) ) be approved and properly recorded with Galvestonn County prior to submittal of the first application for development. 2. The Special Use Permit shall expire after a period of 12 months beginning upon the date of thee adoption of the SUP ordinance, if no formal application is submitted to the City for development of the site. 3. Provide a 10-foot wide buffer yard alongg the property line adjacent to the residence in thee west/northwest corner of the property. 4. The uses permitted on the site will be limited to those identified by the applicant which includee sales of new and use vehicles, retail saless of parts, service of vehicles, a carwash / detailingg facilities, and quick lube facilities, while excluding any painting of vehicles. 5. The permanent sanitary sewer connection shall be made within 3 months of the date of acceptance of the sanitary sewer line. 6. The site shall be similar to that shown on the conceptual plan, including a future expansion of the site not to exceed 15,000 square feet. 7. Roll up doors serving vehicular access into the building for servicing of vehicles and face thee Freeway shall be designed in a manner that architecturally complements the façade of thee building. In no case, shall a roll up door facing the Freeway be entirely constructed of metal. 8. There shall be no loading or unloading of vehicles on public rights-of-way. 9. All exterior lighting for the site shall be subject to the following: a. Parking lot light fixtures shall be a maximum of 30 feet tall. Concrete bases for light poles shall not exceed a height of 30 inches from finished grade. b. All parking lot light fixtures shall be full cutoff fixtures. All exterior lighting shall bee hooded or otherwise shielded so that the lightt source is not directly visible from thee public right-of-way. c. All exterior lighting shall be shielded so that substantially all emitted light falls uponn the property from which the light emanates. The measureable amount of light createdd by the project beyond three feet of the SUP boundary shalll be no more than 0.2 foot candles. For additional information, you may contactt Mark Linenschmidt, Senior Planner att or at mark.linenschmidt@leaguecity.com. SUP (John Eagle Honda) Page 5 of 5

6 CALDER Zoning Map IH 45 I 45 RAMP I 45 RAMP 500 Foot Notification Buffer TURNER GULF Subject Parcel 45 WEYER GULF Planned Unit Development Residential Single Family 20 Residential Single Family 10 General Commercial Mixed Use Commercial Public and Semi-Public Zoning Map - SUP14-04 (John Eagle Honda) 1:4,500 City of League City Department of Planning & Development For Planning Purposes Only December 15, 2014

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8 SUP14-04 (John Eagle Honda) Planning and Zoning Commission PHOTOGRAPH 1 PHOTOGRAPH 2 Looking at the existing structure on the subject property along the Interstate 45 Frontage Road Looking southwest at the remaining undeveloped portion of the property along the Interstate 45 Frontage Road PHOTOGRAPH 3 PHOTOGRAPH 4 Looking east from Calder Road at the subject property with the only existing building on the site is in the background Looking at the commercially zoned residence in which the sides and rear of the property are directly adjacent to the subject property SUP14-04 (John Eagle Honda) (MCL)

9 THE RATLIFF GROUP Memorandum To: Mark Linenschmidt, City of League City From: Chas Fisher Date: 12/10/2014 Project: SUP John Eagle Honda Clarification Nature of Request This SUP will allow for the construction of a new flagship Honda dealership to replace the current facility located in Webster, Texas. The proposed facility will be approximately 60,000 S.F. in size, will include a two story showroom and parts department, and will include sales, service, parts and quick lube facilities. The service department will provide general maintenance and repair for new and used vehicles. That may include car wash and detailing, tire and wheels service, window tinting, and minor body work. It will not include a body shop with paint booths or frame adjustment equipment. The proposed project will allow for future expansion of the service department when needed. The expansion would be approximately 15,000 square feet and would add service bays to the shop facility. The expansion will not change the use of the building. The site will include parking for new and used car display, customer and employee parking, and secure parking for cars being serviced. The site will have primary access from the freeway frontage road with secondary access to Calder Road in the rear.

10 N 87 06'19" E ' PROPOSED DRY DETENTION AREA POND JOHN EAGLE HONDA LEAGUE CITY, GALVESTON CO., TX 6' FENCE S 87 06'19" W ' NOT A PART N 02 53'41" W ' 10' - 0" 18' - 0" 24' - 0" 12' - 0" DETAIL CARWASH EXISTING BILLBOARD TO REMAIN 20'-0" STORM SEWER EASEMENT 10'-0" WATER LINE EASEMENT INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 45 (GULF FREEWAY) 300' R.O.W. Gensler 5420 LBJ Freeway Suite 1100 Dallas TX Tel: CALDER ROAD IN-SERVICE CUSTOMER PARKING FUTURE EXPANSION SERVICE PARTS EXPRESS LOUNGE EXPRESS MAINTANENCE S 29 33'02" E ' Issue # Issue Date Issue Description SUP 11 SERVICE RECEPTION SALES 86' - 0" 19' - 0" 12' - 6" 28' - 0" 19' - 0" 19' - 0" 6' - 0" 19' - 0" 24' - 0" 30' - 0" 9'-3'' ROW DEDICATION 39' - 6" 392' - 0" 28' - 0" 142' - 0" Seal/Signature P R E L I M I N A R Y THESE DOCUMENTS ARE INCOMPLETE AND NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMIT OR CONSTRUCTION. SEP. 17, 2014 TEXAS ARCHITECT REGISTRATION #13842 TED KOLLAJA, AIA Project Name JOHN EAGLE HONDA Project Number Description SITE PLAN Scale 1" = 60'-0" Ref. North A SITE PLAN - SCALE: 1" = 60'-0" Gensler