The property is generally located south of State Highway 121 and west of Watters Road. The property to the north (across SH 121) is the City of McKinney. The properties to the west, south, and east are zoned Planned Development No. 40 Corridor Commercial.
The property is currently zoned Planned Development No. 40 Corridor Commercial. The applicant is requesting to amend the Development Regulations and adopt a Concept Plan, Special Event/Temporary Use Exhibit, Sign Plan, and Building Elevations, for the relocation of the Allen Harley Davidson (Motor Cycle Sales and Service use).
The property is approximately 11.944± acres. The Concept Plan shows a 43,508± square foot building. An Outdoor Sales and Display Area is included on the northern and western sides of the building. Display of motorcycles in this area will be limited to the period beginning one hour prior and one hour after the sales area of the business is open and closed to the public. There are also two loading areas on the eastern side of the building.
Parking and open space requirements exceed Allen Land Development Code (ALDC) standards. A 5' sidewalk is proposed along SH 121. To accommodate the building on the site, the parking setback is reduced to 40' (from 50') along SH 121. The required 25' landscape buffer is provided. The buffer is encumbered with various easements, but 15' of the buffer will be a clear space for planting the required trees and other landscaping per the ALDC requirements.
There are two (2) points of access into the property; both on SH 121. A deceleration lane on SH 121 is also proposed to facilitate access into the site. Both the location of the access points and the deceleration lane must be approved by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
The Special Event/Temporary Use Exhibit includes three areas designated for various events. The development regulations specify various conditions, including a regulation that the minimum parking requirement must be met during the special events.
A sign is also proposed along SH 121. The Sign Exhibit shows a 55' tall pole sign with a sign area of approximately 300 square feet. The sign is a deviation from current ALDC standards as the ALDC only allows monument freestanding signs on the 121 corridor. For this site, the ALDC would normally allow an 8' tall monument sign with a 60 sq. ft. copy area and a 90 sq. ft. structure area.
The building will be one (1) story with a maximum height of 38'. Primary building materials include concrete, stucco, glass, and some metal elements.
The development regulations include design standards to establish the Planned Development, including the additional permitted use, setbacks, signage, traffic and street improvements, tree mitigation, outdoor display, and temporary use/special events.
The request has been reviewed by the Technical Review Committee. On November 21, 2017, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request.
LEGAL NOTICES
Public Hearing Sign - November 10, 2017
Public Hearing Notices - November 10, 2017
Newspaper Notice - November 23, 2017