ZONING FILE 15-02
Attachments:
1. Staff Report
2. Zoning Map
3. Aerial Map
4. Oblique Aerial Looking North
5. Zoning Exhibit (Exhibit “B”)
6. Floor Plan (Exhibit “C”)
7. Site Photos
8. Applicant’s Statement
9. Notice of Public Hearing
10. Notification List
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Staff Report
TO:
City Plan Commission
FROM:
Chris Shacklett, Senior Planner CS
DATE:
February 27, 2015
RE:
Zoning File 15-02: Special Permit – Event/Community Center
REQUEST:
Revoke Ordinance 4057, a Special Permit for an event/community center conditionally granted
to and restricted to the operation by Mohammed Sadiul Moin, and request for approval of a new
Special Permit for an event/community center at 999 E. Arapaho Road, Suite 300.
APPLICANT & PROPERTY OWNER:
Charlie W. Chen – C&P TMS LP
EXISTING DEVELOPMENT:
The site is currently developed as a 34,585-square foot office building. The applicant proposes
to utilize approximately 4,500 square feet in the center of the building for an event/community
center.
ADJACENT ROADWAYS:
Arapaho Road: Six-lane, divided arterial; 29,500 vehicles per day on all lanes, eastbound and
westbound, east of International Parkway (February 2013).
International Parkway: Two-lane, undivided local street; no traffic counts available.
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING:
North:
South:
East:
West:
Industrial; I-M(1) Industrial
Industrial; I-M(1) Industrial
Industrial; I-M(1) Industrial
Industrial; I-M(1) Industrial
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN:
Enhancement/Redevelopment
These are areas where reinvestment and redevelopment is encouraged. Further study may
be necessary to understand the full potential for redevelopment. This property is located in
the East Arapaho/Collins enhancement/redevelopment area. This area has been challenged
in recent years by evolving markets, technology, and user requirements. Redevelopment,
enhancement, and building format changes should be considered. Mid-rise office uses are
appropriate throughout the area and mixed-use buildings with ground-floor retail could be
appropriate at key locations, including adjacent to the Arapaho Center rail transit stations.
Future Land Uses of Surrounding Area:
North:
South:
East:
West:
Enhancement/Redevelopment
Enhancement/Redevelopment
Enhancement/Redevelopment
Enhancement/Redevelopment
EXISTING ZONING:
I-M(1) Industrial per Ordinance Number 788-A.
TRAFFIC/ INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACTS:
The requested Special Permit will not have any significant impacts on the surrounding roadway
system or the existing utilities in the area.
APPLICANT’S STATEMENT
(Please refer to the complete Applicant’s Statement.)
STAFF COMMENTS:
Background:
The subject property was developed in 1979. In 2004, two (2) vestibule areas at the front of the
building were enclosed. The building primarily contains office uses. In July 2014, a Special
Permit was approved for an event/community center, which was limited to the applicant at that
time, Mohammed Sadiul Moin.
The owner recently contacted the City stating he was not able to complete the lease with the
previous applicant. He intends to utilize the space for the same use, and staff informed him a
new Special Permit was required since it was limited to the previous applicant.
Request:
The applicant is requesting to utilize the subject lease space (previously an office space) for an
event center/community center. Since the use is unlisted in the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance, it may be allowed only through the approval of a Special Permit. He proposes to host
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events including, but not limited to, meetings, trainings, presentations, receptions, celebrations,
as well as allowing use of the space for gatherings of various organizations and associations. The
applicant states most events would be held after regular business hours and on weekends, and
events would end by 1:00 a.m. at the latest. The kitchen facilities on the premises are limited to a
refrigerator and microwave, and food would be catered in or brought in by the individual parties
using the space, not cooked on site. No changes to the exterior of the building or the site are
proposed.
Although there are a variety of events that could be conducted in an event center, events will be
limited to the types of gatherings that can be held based on Building Code occupancy
classifications. Events where food and beverages are consumed may be classified as an A-2
occupancy (A-2 requires sprinklers for occupancy in excess of 99), and would not be allowed in
the lease space in its current state.
Since the use is unlisted, there is no specific parking requirement for this type of use. The
applicant has stated the site provides adequate parking for the use, especially since it will be
holding most events after normal business hours when the other tenants will not be open for
business. The zoning exhibit (Exhibit “B”), which is the same zoning exhibit that was approved
with the Special Permit granted in 2014, shows that if the remainder of the building were parked
for office uses, there would be an additional 120 parking spaces left over for the proposed use.
That would provide parking at a ratio of 1 space per 38 square feet for the use.
In 2012, a Special Permit was approved for Noah’s Event Center (located at the northeast corner
of Greenville and Glenville). The approved parking ratio for that event center was 1 space per
100 square feet. The applicant also owns a property to the north on which additional parking can
be provided if necessary (see attached aerial for location of additional property).
Correspondence: As of this date, no correspondence has been received.
Motion:
The Commission will be making a recommendation to the City Council regarding this
request. The Commission may approve the request, add or amend conditions, or
recommend denial of the request.
Should the CPC recommend approval of the applicant’s request, the motion should
include the following special conditions:
1. A Special Permit shall be granted to allow an event center/community center
which shall be limited to the area shown on the attached concept plan, marked
as Exhibit “B” and made a part thereof.
2. A minimum of 100 parking spaces shall be provided for the event/community
center.
3. The event center/community center shall be prohibited from operating
between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Council Hearing Date: The City Council hearing date is March 23, 2015.
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10-A
I-FP(2)
International Pkwy
Exchange Dr
E Executive Dr
2502-A
W Executive Dr
N Bowser Rd
10-A
I-FP(2)
ZF 15-02
788-A
I-M(1)
2814-A
788-A
I-M(1)
788-A
I-M(1)
3577
Executive Dr
SUBJECT PROPERTY
FOR SPECIAL PERMIT
4057
2602-A
E Arapaho Rd
2010-A
LR-M(1)
2413-A
47-A
I-FP(2)
N Bowser Rd
2032-A
2561-A
788-A
I-M(1)
301-A
I-M(1)
3272-A
ZF 15-02 Zoning Map
Updated By: shacklettc, Update Date: February 16, 2015
File: DS\Mapping\Cases\Z\2015\ZF1502\ZF1502 zoning.mxd
This product is for informational purposes and may not have
been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying
purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and
represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries.
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International Pkwy
Exchange Dr
E Executive Dr
W Executive Dr
N Bowser Rd
ZF 15-02
Executive Dr
SUBJECT PROPERTY
FOR SPECIAL PERMIT
N Bowser Rd
E Arapaho Rd
ZF 15-02 Aerial Map
Updated By: shacklettc, Update Date: February 16, 2015
File: DS\Mapping\Cases\Z\2015\ZF1502\ZF1502 ortho.mxd
This product is for informational purposes and may not have
been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying
purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and
represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries.
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Event / Community Center
999 E Arapaho Rd, Suite 300, Richardson, TX 75081
78’6”
25’10”
26’2”
VIP Room
Area B
52’
4’10”
18’4”
Area A
Kitchen
VIP Room: 479 SQFT
Area A+B: 3955 SQFT
Total:
4434 SQFT (Actual footage for usage) Exhibit C
APPLICANT STATEMENT
SUBJECT:
Event/Community Center
999 East Arapaho Road, #300
Richardson, TX 75081
Background:
The defined space was granted a Special Permit which is limited to Mr. Mohammed Sadiul Moin
to operate as a Event/Community Center for the public usage in 2014. But due to Mr.
Mohammed’s financial reasons, the lease agreement was not completed and Mr. Mohamed
dropped the pursuit of leasing the space and certification of occupancy. The landlord, C&P TMS
Group (dba C&P Properties) would like to apply for the same zoning change required and
Special Permit for the same usage of the same space; by changing only the space operator.
Proposed Usage:
Designed as internal multi-functions activity center before, we intend to use the space as an
Event/Community Center for private events including meetings, trainings, presentations,
receptions/celebrations, and gatherings of organizations and associations.
Hours of Operation: 8:00am to 1:00am daily. Most of events are taking place on weekend
nights, with occasionally on weekday nights.
Kitchen Facilities: Refrigerator and Microwave are provided. No cooking oven and no cooking
are allowed.
Foods/Drinks: Operator/Landlord is not offering any foods/drinks for the events; each private
event will bring their own foods and drinks, could be home-made or bring in from area’s
restaurants.
The landlord is fully aware of Richardson City’s fire code regulations, and is prepared to comply
with all the requirements in order to complete the certificate of occupancy.
Sincerely yours,
Charlie W. Chen
C&P TMS Group
Dba: C&P Properties
214-505.3333
Notice of Public Hearing
City Plan Commission ▪ Richardson, Texas
An application has been received by the City of Richardson for a:
SPECIAL PERMIT
File No./Name:
Property Owner:
Applicant:
Location:
Current Zoning:
Request:
ZF 15-02 / Event/Community Center
Charlie W. Chen / C&P TMS Group LP
Charlie W. Chen / C&P TMS Group LP
999 E. Arapaho Road (See map on reverse side)
I-M(1) Industrial District
A request to revoke Ordinance 4057, a Special Permit for an
event/community center conditionally granted to and restricted to
the operation by Mohammed Sadiul Moin, and approval of a
Special Permit for an approximate 4,500-square foot
event/community center on a property located at 999 E. Arapaho
Road, north side of Arapaho Road, between Executive Drive and
International Parkway.
The City Plan Commission will consider this request at a public hearing on:
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015
7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Richardson City Hall, 411 W. Arapaho Road
Richardson, Texas
This notice has been sent to all owners of real property within 200 feet of the request; as such ownership appears on
the last approved city tax roll.
Process for Public Input: A maximum of 15 minutes will be allocated to the applicant and to those in favor of the
request for purposes of addressing the City Plan Commission. A maximum of 15 minutes will also be allocated to
those in opposition to the request. Time required to respond to questions by the City Plan Commission is excluded
from each 15 minute period.
Persons who are unable to attend, but would like their views to be made a part of the public record, may send signed,
written comments, referencing the file number above, prior to the date of the hearing to: Dept. of Development
Services, PO Box 830309, Richardson, TX 75083.
The City Plan Commission may recommend approval of the request as presented, recommend approval with
additional conditions or recommend denial. Final approval of this application requires action by the City Council.
Agenda: The City Plan Commission agenda for this meeting will be posted on the City of Richardson website the
Saturday
before
the
public
hearing.
For
a
copy
of
the
agenda,
please
go
to: http://www.cor.net/index.aspx?page=1331.
For additional information, please contact the Dept. of Development Services at 972-744-4240 and reference Zoning
File number ZF 15-02.
Date Posted and Mailed: 02/20/2015
Development Services Department ▪ City of Richardson, Texas
411 W. Arapaho Road, Room 204, Richardson, Texas 75080 ▪ 972-744-4240 ▪ www.cor.net/ds
Exchange Dr
International Pkwy
200'
Notification Boundary
10-A
I-FP(2)
E Executive Dr
2502-A
W Executive Dr
N Bowser Rd
10-A
I-FP(2)
ZF 15-02
788-A
I-M(1)
2814-A
788-A
I-M(1)
788-A
I-M(1)
3577
Executive Dr
SUBJECT PROPERTY
FOR SPECIAL PERMIT
4057
2602-A
E Arapaho Rd
2010-A
LR-M(1)
2413-A
47-A
I-FP(2)
N Bowser Rd
2032-A
2561-A
788-A
I-M(1)
301-A
I-M(1)
3272-A
ZF 15-02 Notification Map
Updated By: shacklettc, Update Date: February 16, 2015
File: DS\Mapping\Cases\Z\2015\ZF1502\ZF1502 notification.mxd
This product is for informational purposes and may not have
been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying
purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and
represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries.
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GREENBRIAR HOLDINGS DALLAS
8214 WESTCHESTER DR # 730
DALLAS, TX 75225-6199
INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST
PROGRESS SOCIETY DALLAS
1111 INTERNATIONAL PKWY
RICHARDSON, TX 75081-2319
LEEMAH PROPERTY INC
1001 E ARAPAHO RD
RICHARDSON, TX 75081-2327
C&P TMS GROUP LP PS
1200 EXECUTIVE DR E # 168
RICHARDSON, TX 75081-2263
DISCOVER & GROW PROPERTIES
1075 EXECUTIVE DR E
RICHARDSON, TX 75081-2224
SDH FAMILY PROPERTIES LTD
STEVEN W HENDERSON
899 E ARAPAHO RD
RICHARDSON, TX 75081-2242
COUNTERPOINT CENTER INC
PO BOX 638
ADDISON, TX 75001-0638
ARAPAHO PLACE INC
PO BOX 638
ADDISON, TX 75001-0638
HONEYWELL OPTOELECTRONICS
101 COLUMBIA RD
PO BOX 1057
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07962-1057
YU SOUTH & ASSOCIATES PLLC
1100 EXECUTIVE DR W
RICHARDSON, TX 75081-2229
CHARLIE W. CHEN
C&P TMS GROUP, LP
1201 INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY #100
RICHARDSON, TX 75081
ZF 15-02
Notification List