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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ Item 10 - Zoning Ordinance Amendments� Z ITIM 0 16' -- MEMO TO: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FROM: H. T. HARDY, DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 144) RON STOMBAUGH, PLANNER II MEETING DATE: MAY 18, 2004 SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO SECTION 32, "BP" BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT RELATIVE TO INDOOR COMMERCIAL AMUSEMENT AS A CONDITIONAL USE RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission consider the request by Mr. Rick Stacy to amend Section 32, "BP" Business Park District to allow indoor commercial amusement as a conditional use, and take any necessary action. BACKGROUND: Staff has received a letter from Mr. Rick Stacy to amend Section 32, "BP" Business Park District to allow a use that most closely fits into the category of "indoor commercial amusement." The subject property owned by Mr. Stacy is currently zoned "BP" Business Park District which was previously zoned "CC" Community Commercial District prior to a rezoning which occurred in June, 2001 to accommodate a retail/warehouse project currently under construction. Section 12, Definitions, defines a commercial amusement as "an amusement enterprise offering entertainment or games of skill to the general public for a fee or charge." A proposed tenant in a building under construction on the subject site called "Pump It Up" closely fits into the category of indoor commercial amusement. See the attached business summary and description for Pump It Up. Given that the properties immediately adjacent to the north, east, and west of the subject site are zoned "CC" Community Commercial District, which allows indoor commercial amusements as a permitted use, allowing this use in the "BP Business Park District as a conditional use permit will allow the Commission and the Council the control necessary to determine whether any future requests of this type are appropriate given the particular location of such request. Staff recommends the Commission authorize Staff to set this item to a public hearing or take any other action deemed necessary. /rs 0:1WWndoorcommamusement.mem May 10, 2004 (10:58AM) DRAFT COPY 5-18-04 ` ,.,� Section 32. BP Business Park District PURPOSE: The purpose of the BP Business Park District is to provide a unique zone incorporating commercial and industrial uses into one district with quality architectural and landscape design development standards. The BP Business Park District differs from other districts by allowing a mixture of compatible commercial and industrial land uses with limitation of associated outside uses. All business operations and activities within the BP Business Park District shall be conducted completely within an enclosed building, and in no instance shall any outside activity be permitted in this district, except for off-street parking or loading, refuse storage, drive-in or drive-through window at a financial institution, restaurant, prescription pharmacy or dry cleaning establishment, temporary outside display and sale of Christmas trees; with gasoline sales and outdoor dining approved as a conditional use. USES GENERALLY: In a BP Business Park District no land shall be used, and no building or structure shall be erected, altered, or converted to any use other than as hereinafter provided. All permitted uses listed shall be within a completely enclosed building or structure. A. PERMITTED USES: 1. Laboratories (scientific, medical, chemical), applied physics, mechanical, electronic, biological, genetic or other similar experimental research, product development or testing facilities. 2. Scientific or engineering school facilities or institutions. 3. Data processing. 4. Conference/Convention Centers. 5. Professional offices which include the following professional and semiprofessional occupations: accountants, attorneys, dentists, engineers, insurance agents, real estate agents, personal or family counselors, chiropractors, physical therapists, physicians, public secretaries, surgeons, or any other offices or professions which are of the same general character as the foregoing, but specifically excludes veterinarians, veterinary hospitals, animal grooming salons, dog kennels, and funeral homes. 6. Computer programming and other software services. 7. Engineering, architectural, and design services. 051004 1 Section 32 DRAFT COPY 5-18-04 8. Processing or compounding of drugs and other medical and pharmaceutical products. 9. Manufacturing and assembling of electronic components, precision instruments and devices. 10. Office/Showrooms. 11. Manufacturing, assembling or packaging of products from previously prepared materials, such as cloth, plastic, paper, leather, precious or semiprecious metals or stones. 12. Printing, lithography, publishing or similar establishments. 13. Vocational, trade, technical, or industrial schools. 14. Warehousing completely within an enclosed building, but specifically excluding mini -storage warehouses. 16. Restaurants with inside dining. 17. Health spas and physical fitness centers (massage establishments must meet the requirements of Section 49.8.5.). 18. Airline ticketing counters, travel agencies. 19. Banks, savings and loans, and financial institutions. 20. Drafting services or quick reproduction services. 21. Office supplies. 22. Parking garages. B. ACCESSORY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses: 1. Off-street parking in conjunction with any permitted use in this district. Provisions for the parking of automobiles, provided that such provisions within 100 feet of a residentially zoned district shall be separated from said lot by a blind masonry wall meeting the screening requirements of Section 50.C.1. 2. Signs advertising use on the premises, in accordance with Section 60 of this Ordinance. 051004 2 Section 32 DRAFT COPY 5-18-04 3. Mechanical equipment located within 120 -feet of any residentially zoned district must meet the standards established for noise regulation as stated in Section 55. Performance Standards. 4. Screened refuse and garbage storage on a concrete pad and located no closer than 50 feet to any residentially zoned district and not located between the front of the building and any right-of-way. All refuse disposal and garbage storage areas shall be landscaped and screened in accordance with Section 50.13.3. 5. All other mechanical equipment shall be located within a completely enclosed building and shall meet the masonry requirements of Section 32.M.4. 6. Retail sales, day care centers and personal services which are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to office buildings. C. CONDITIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted, provided they meet the provisions of, and a Conditional Use Permit is issued pursuant to, Section 48 of this Ordinance. 41 051004 Planned Business Parks in accordance with Section 32.N., Planned Business Park Provisions. 2. Alcoholic beverage sales, provided a special permit is issued in accordance with Section 42.8. of the Ordinance. 3. Retail gasoline sales or gasoline service stations and related convenience store and automated car washes. 4. Restaurants with outside dining. 5. Hotels or motels. Hotels approved prior to April 18, 2000, shall be deemed a lawful, permitted use and shall have the same status as that authorized pursuant to this Ordinance; provided, however, no such building, structure, or use shall be altered, changed or expanded unless a conditional use permit therefore has been granted pursuant to this ordinance. 6. Indoor commercial amusements. LIMITATION OF USES: The following uses shall not be permitted within this District. 3 Section 32 �CEIVED Thursday, April 29, 2004 11,"'Y 3 2004 Tion Stombaugh City of Grapevine PO Bolt 9510A Grapevine, TX 76051 RE: Mustang Business Park — Zoning Amendmc t Request . . Dear Ron: Please accept this letter as a request for the city of Grapevine to comsidcr amending the zoning for Mustang Business Park, Due to an exciting tenant that 1 am considering for the building, I understand the tenant will need to submit a Conditional Use Petitut in order to lease space in my building. "Phis request would be for this tenant Only. While unconventional and not allowed in; the Business Park Zoning for which my property was aPProved, Pump It Up fits in nicely with the other entertainment rctail in the immediate area of my budding. Further, the use will not interfere with future tenants in the remaining space in the building nor will it interfere with the uses planmd for the rest of the property. Thank you in advance for your consideratiOM it is my understanding we arc working towards a May 18 Agenda item before the Planning & ZoniWCity Counoil and there time is of the essence. Feel free to call me at 817.424 8$00 with any questions, comments or to discuss further. pump It Up with securing the Conditional Use Permit. 7tAcyy Ric 1900 South Main Street 3"r Flow Grapevine, Tcm.76051 4tberwise, I look forward to workrng with YOU to assisting 'IT UP '/00, 'TM£ WFLATANLE PARTY ZONE' Business Summa.ry Pump It Up Inflatable Party Zone is a safe and fun indoor children's activity center for private parties and special occasions (primarily childrens' birthday parties). The activity center will house interactive inflatable attractions, i.e. bounce house, obstacle course to be used by a private party of up to 25 children. Key points to consider for zoning clarification: Is We do not produce any food on the premises. In The pizza and soda are an optional added convenience, and our customers do not need to purchase it in order to have a party at Pump It Up. ■ About 50% of our customers request soda and pizza for our functions. ■ If ordered, the pizza is delivered to our site by a local pizza vendor that we have on contract. ■ When classifying Pump It Up, we are normally compared to a gymnastics studio, ballet studio or karate facility, because we are never open to the public and are only open by appointment. Business Description - General Definition of terms: Interactive Inflatable - industrial -grade vinyl and rubber structure inflated with forced air (not compressed air) provided by a squirrel cage blower unit. The inflatables are similar to hot-air balloons, in that their construction prevents them from "popping" or becoming excessively inflated. Passive, one-way exit air flaps open when a set inflation is reached thereby maintaining the optimum level of inflation. Once the blower is turned off, the inflatables self -deflate completely in less than 3 minutes. Fire resistance information is provided. Blower Unit - A 2'x2'x2' metal box housing a 15 amp electric motor and a squirrel cage fan that forces air into the Interactive Inflatable through a 10" diameter flexible duct. Activity Area - the largest section of the facility that will house the inflatables and blowers. Party Room - an area adjoining the Activity Area to be used by the party guests for refreshments and gifts. Arena Supervisor - a staff member who remains on the floor of the Activity Area during a party to maintain safety and assist guests. Hours of Operation: Each party will be required to secure advanced date reservations. At no time will the facility be open to the general p-blic on a drop-in basis. Reservations for parties will be accepted for dates Sunday thru Saturday, with the earliest party )ening at 9:30 A.M. and the last party ending not later than 10:00 P.M. Each party will be limited to 2 hours total time (u15 to 90 minutes in the Activity Centers and the balance in the Party Room). Please note that 90% of our parties are held when the business park is closed. Physical Set -Up: Party guests will enter the facility at the front entrance of the building into the Lobby Area. From the Lobby Area, the group will move to the Activity Areas. From the Activity Areas the group will move to the Party Room, then back to the , Lobby to exit the building. Parking and Traffic: At no time will Pump It Up be open to the public for drop-in visitors. There are currently parking spaces for the building, , as well as handicapped parking. Including employees, there should not be more than cars at any given time, as it has been our personal experience that a majority of parents drop off their invited children at parties, then pick-up at the end. Food and Drinks: Pump It Up will not produce or prepare any food or meals whatsoever. Depending on city, county and state codes, we will explore the possibility of having restaurant -prepared pizza delivered with canned or bottled sodas. Birthday cakes and desserts, if any, must be provided by the party host. We will provide a refrigerator for the customer's use during the party. Environmental Concerns: Hazardous Materials: There are no hazardous materials, emissions, runoff or waste associated with the use of inflatables. Small quantities of janitorial supplies will be stored on site. Noise: The 15 amp electric blowers, the high volume of moving air and excited children will combine to create noise levels. With the huge Activity Area having tall ceilings, we do not anticipate these noise levels exceeding any health or zoning code. We have experienced no complaints in the existing facilities. Garbage: We estimate each party will generate not more than two 33 -gallon trash bags filled mostly with paper plates, cups and food waste. We plan on leasing a dumpster from the local Garbage company, which will be placed in the area designated by the business park. Electrical/Water Consumption: No industrial -level equipment will be used in this business. Five 15 amp blowers will be in use for the inflatables in addition to the listed office equipment, appliances and lighting. Water consumption will be limited to lavatory and water fountain use only. As guests arrive, they will be allowed to sit in the reception lobby until the balance of their group arrives. When the group has assembled, they will be escorted by the Arena Supervisor into the Activity Area where they will see the interactive inflatables. The Arena Supervisor will direct the group to a seating area where they can remove and store their shoes while listening to instructions, general behavior and safety rules on DVD. At the completion of the talk, the group will be allowed to enter the Activity Areas and enjoy the inflatables. The Arena Supervisor will remain on the floor to monitor the Activity Areas and render assistance where needed. At no time will this area be unsupervised during a party. After not more than 90 minutes, the Arena Supervisor will indicate time is up and to get shoes on to go to the Party Room for the balance of the party. The Supervisor will escort the group to the Party Room and provide any assistance the party host requires, but will then leave the room to ready for the next group, if any. Another staff member will then assist the party with further needs. After a total of 2 hours, the host will be advised time is up and direct the group back to the lobby to wait for rides and parents. At no time, may the party host leave before all party members have been picked up. Equipment • Materials Interactive Inflatables: are made of industrial -grade vinyl and rubber and are inflated with blown air (not compressed air) provided by a squirrel cage blower unit. The blower unit must remain on as long as the inflatable is in use to provide a constant flow of air. The inflatables are similar to hot-air balloons, in that their construction prevents them from "popping" or becoming excessively inflated. Passive, one-way exit air flaps open when a set inflation is reached thereby maintaining the optimum level of inflation. Once the blower is turned off, the inflatables self -deflate completely in less than 3 minutes. Surfacing: any part of the Activity Area floor used for foot traffic will be covered with a padded, indoor/outdoor grade carpet approved for this facility. Electronic: a standard suite of office equipment such as PC's and peripheral equipment. Appliances: a refrigerator for sodas and customer -supplied cakes brought in during the party. Furniture: standard office furniture, lobby seating, conference tables and chairs in the Party Room. Special/Unique Equipment: each inflatable requires a squirrel cage blower unit that is rated at 15 amps/110V-AC with a start-up draw of 20 amps. These units are self-contained and UL -approved devices for both indoor and outdoor use. This proposed address is a light -industrial building, approximately 12,000 sq. ft. in size. 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