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The verall land evelopment through the h ed s n. . formal rezoning process, the intent was to stream line the process as it pertains to the requirements for specific development plans if the requested rezoning generally met the intent as established within the Kettlestone Master Plan. He explained that the applicant has submitted a rezoning request that includes approximately 17 acres of property proposed to be rezoned to the Kettlestone Regional Retail District. The proposed rezoning request coincides with the Kettlestone Master Plan. Notices regarding the rezoning request were mailed to the surrounding property owners on April 5, 2016. Additionally, signs regarding the rezoning date and time for Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council meetings have been placed on the property. Mr. Deets explained that the boundaries of the district include frontage along Grand Prairie Parkway as well as frontage along Ashworth Road. Kettlestone Boulevard is proposed to extend along the south boundary of the property. Development within this district is intended to be large scale including large box retailers to provide retail services for the entire community and regional area. The district regulations and guidelines allow for buildings to be pushed up closer to the public streets and adjacent to the public ponds to take advantage of the proposed greenbelt system.  Commissioner Streit questioned what the likely use of this zoning would be. Mr. Deets advised that this Zoning allows for buildings larger than 50,000 square feet. The City is actively working with a bank, some retail possibilities, and several hotel users for interest in this area. He advised that, more than likely, there will be one larger property with several smaller out lots. Streit‐ what would be the likely use  Commissioner Schmidt asked for clarification on if the over 50,000 square feet would be marked based on the total project size or just the footprint of the building, to which Mr. Deets advised that it is meant to define the footprint of a building.  Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if the machinery was still located in that area. Amy of (blank) advised that it was there for the building of Grand Prairie Parkway and that those in charge have not had a reason to make the owners move it yet.  Commissioner Streit moved to approve a rezoning related to a change from A‐1 (Agricultural District) to K‐RR (Kettlestone Retail Regional District) [ South Ashworth Properties, LLC] subject to remaining staff comments and review of all legal documents by the City Attorney, which was seconded by Commissioner Shanks. Ayes: Nigro, Streit, Broderick, Hoifeldt, Shanks, and Schmidt. Nays: none. Motion carried. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The proposed rezoning request is generally consistent with the Kettlestone Master Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the Ordinance and approve the first consideration. ATTACHMENTS: I. Staff Report II. Rezoning Map PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Development Services Director REVIEWED BY: PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION – NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News DATE OF PUBLICATION: 4/14/16 STAFF REPORT TO: Planning and Zoning Commission PREPARED BY: Brad Deets RE: Ashworth Properties, LLC DATE: April 12, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Ashworth Properties, LLC Requested Action Rezoning Location and Size: Property is generally located south of Ashworth Road and east of Grand Prairie Parkway and contains approximately 17 acres. LAND USES AND ZONING: Location Existing Land Use Kettlestone Master Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant - Undeveloped Regional Retail A-1 North Vacant Community Retail A-1 South Kum & Go Regional Retail K-RR East Vacant Regional Retail A-1 West Vacant Regional Retail A-1 BACKGROUND: The subject property is located within the Kettlestone Corridor and includes approximately 17 acres located on the east side of Grand Prairie Parkway and south of Ashworth Road. The property is a part of the Kettlestone Development Corridor. To date, the City has made the investment in the development of the Alice’s Road Corridor Plan which was followed up by the Kettlestone Master Plan and Kettlestone Design Guidelines. The purpose of the Kettlestone Master Plan and Guidelines was to define the overall land use plan for the Corridor along with the associated and intended types of development. Although all property within the Kettlestone Corridor is still required to go through the formal rezoning process, the intent was to stream line the process as it pertains to the requirements for specific development plans if the requested rezoning generally met the intent as established within the Kettlestone Master Plan. The applicant has submitted a rezoning request that includes approximately 17 acres of property proposed to be rezoned to the Kettlestone Regional Retail District. The proposed rezoning request coincides with the Kettlestone Master Plan. April 8, 2016 2 of 3 Notice regarding the rezoning request was mailed to the surrounding property owners on April 5, 2016. Additionally, signs regarding the rezoning date and time for Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council have been placed on the property. ABOVE LEFT: Aerial of Property under consideration for Rezoning to Community Retail , Office and Multi-Family. ABOVE RIGHT: Kettlestone Master Plan with overlay of proposed Zoning. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed rezoning request includes the rezoning of approximately 17 acres. The boundaries of the district include frontage along Grand Prairie Parkway as well as frontage along Ashworth Road. Kettlestone Boulevard is proposed to extend along the south boundary of the property. Development within this district is intended to be large scale including large box retailers to provide retail services for the entire community and regional area. The district regulations and guidelines allow for buildings to be pushed up closer to the public streets and adjacent to the public ponds to take advantage of the proposed greenbelt system. The proposed Kettlestone Regional Retail district is generally in conformance with the approved Master Plan. April 8, 2016 3 of 3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION The proposed rezoning request is generally consistent with the approved Kettlestone Master Plan and Kettlestone Design Guidelines and staff would recommend approval. The property included within the rezoning will be required to go through platting and site plan approval process prior to any individual development within the property. CITY OF WAUKEE Brad Deets, AICP Development Services Director