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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Mindi Hurley, Director of Community Development
Date: September 10, 2019
Reference: Consider approval of a zoning change to PD-240R6R-HC (Planned Development - 240 -
Revision 6 - Revised-Highway Commercial) to allow a restaurant (approx. 1900-sf) with
a drive-through, patio (approx. 1100-sf) and play area to be constructed on approximately
0.81 acres, at the northwest quadrant of SH 121 and Denton Tap Road, further identified
as Lot 4, Block A, of the North Gateway Plaza Addition.
2030: Business Prosperity
Executive Summary:
The original Planned Development (PD-240-HC) was approved back in 2009. The PD included
approximately 12 acres and created nine lots located in the northwest corner of Denton Tap and SH 121.
Since then, the lots have been reconfigured to six lots, with this lot being the last to develop. Plans for a
Carl’s Jr. restaurant were approved in 2016 for this site, however, it was not constructed.
Introduction:
This site is proposed to have a restaurant with a drive-thru and a patio area. The restaurant is
approximately 1,900 square feet with another 1,100 square feet of patio area. The portion of the site
fronting SH 121 has their signature play yard which is proposed to have a tubular metal fence with brick
columns around the playground area, with lights strung across. The building will have a brick and stone
façade that will complement the materials used in the neighboring developments. Accent materials made
of Nichiha, a fiber cement product made to look like wood will fill out the remaining portion of the
façade. A standing seam metal roof will cover the patio and a portion of the dining area. The dining area
and patio area are connected, with the windows being able to be rolled up when the weather is nice. The
south side of the building will also have two garage style rollup doors that can be raised depending on
the weather.
Signage for this site is limited to 40 square feet by a strict interpretation of the ordinance, since the width
of the front façade is 40 feet. The building itself is longer than it is wide, with a length of approximately
93 feet. The applicant is requesting an exception to allow for 74 square feet of signage in lieu of the 40
square feet allowed. The 10 square foot blade sign is allowed and would not impact their overall sign
allowance. There is a monument sign that is shared between LA Fitness and the restaurant close to the
frontage road, that will also not impact their signage allowance. They are proposing three signs , two at
25 sq ft each that will be located on the east and west sides of the building over the restaurant entrance
and drive-thru pick-up area and the third sign 24 square feet in size located at the rear of the site. Staff
has no objection to the signage size request, since the site is located on the SH 121 frontage road with
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heavy traffic and higher speeds and the building is narrow and setback from the road. A PD condition is
that all signage comply with mounting and lighting regulations.
The site meets the landscaping requirements and will provide trees along the street frontage as well as on
the eastern and western boundaries. Additional shrubs will line the drive-thru lane and eastern parking
area. The sidewalk area leading to the restaurant will consist of enhanced paving with an integral colored
concrete with a salt rock finish. 23 trees will be provided on site. The playground area will have artificial
grass. Approximately 32 % of the site will be landscaped.
Analysis:
On August 15, 2019 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of PD-240R6R-HC,
Hat Creek Burger Company, subject to the following conditions:
1. Additional comments will be generated at the time of Detail Engineering review.
2. Approval of the variance to the signage request for 74 square feet,
3. All signs must meet sign ordinance requirements relating to material and lighting.
Legal Review:
This did not require city attorney review
Fiscal Impact:
None
Recommendation:
The Planning Department recommends APPROVAL of PD-240R6R-HC (Planned Development 240-
Revision 6 – Revised – Highway Commercial)
Attachments:
1. Staff Report
2. Site Plan
3. Landscape Plan
4. Elevations & Rendering
5. Sign Package
6. Playground and Fencing