planning and zoning commission through: chris

Requesting Department:
Development Services
TO:
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
THROUGH:
CHRIS ANARADIAN, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR,
BRETT BURNINGHAM, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
FROM:
SIDNEY URIAS, PLANNER
RE:
PUBLIC HEARING AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF SP14-041,
“OREGANO’S PIZZA BISTRO”, a request from Robert Gutierrez (Sixty
First Place Architects) for Site Plan approval for an Oregano’s Pizza
Bistro. This project is located on the southeast corner of Ellsworth Loop
Road and Maya Road.
DATE:
October 8, 2014
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of SP14-041, “Oregano’s Pizza Bistro Site Plan,” subject to
the Conditions of Approval outlined in this report.
PROPOSED MOTION
Move to approve SP14-041, “Oregano’s Pizza Bistro Site Plan,” subject to the
Conditions of Approval outlined in this report.
RELEVANT COUNCIL GOAL
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KRA 8, Objective 1: Maintain a balanced community and economically diverse
employment base by evaluating new economic development models focusing on
fostering economic development within the community through regular
monitoring of national trends.
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KRA 8, Objective 8: Enhance the opportunities for Queen Creek businesses to
succeed.
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General Plan Growth Areas Element, Goal 5, Policy 5b: Encourage the use of
available infrastructure capacity to accommodate new development consistent
with the land use goals and provisions of the General Plan.
SUMMARY
The proposal consists of a request from Robert Gutierrez (Sixty First Architects) for Site
Plan approval of an Oregano’s Pizza Bistro restaurant located at the Southeast corner
of Ellsworth Loop Road and Maya Road. The development proposal is consistent with
the Zoning Ordinance.
HISTORY
December 20, 2006:
Town Council approved “Queen Creek Fiesta”, Site Plan and
Conditional Use Permit (CU06-089 / SP06-043).
June 20, 2007:
Town Council approved “Queen Creek Fiesta” subdivision
(SD06-068).
August 22, 2013
The Town received 3 RFP proposals for the development of
this site.
September 2013
The Town engaged in negotiations with Oregano’s Bistro for
the development of this property.
DISCUSSION
The applicant is a requesting approval of a Site Plan and building elevations for a 4,524
square foot Oregano’s Bistro restaurant with a 1,149 square foot patio, located on the
southeast corner of Ellsworth Loop Road and Maya Road.
This project will have direct access from Maya Road. Secondary access is provided at
to the south of the site within the Queen Creek Fiesta commercial center (Discount Tire)
to Ellsworth Loop Road.
The site plan proposes 50 parking spaces for the site. In addition, 40 angled parking
spaces will be constructed on the north side of Maya Road to be associated with this
project.
The proposed architectural design features include standing seam metal roofs, brick
and stucco facades and varying paint colors. These materials are all used in a manner
similar to the other buildings previously approved and constructed in the Queen Creek.
Staff is supportive of the architecture of the proposed building.
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Oregano’s
Project Information
Project Name
Oregano’s Pizza Bistro
Site Location
Southeast corner of Ellsworth Loop Road and
Maya Road
Current Zoning
C-2 (General Commercial District)
Proposed Zoning
NA
General Plan Designation
Commercial
Surrounding Zoning Designations:
North
Vacant Land zoned Town Center (TC)
South
Discount Tire zoned General Commercial (C-2)
East
McDonald’s zoned General Commercial (C-2)
West
Queen Creek Marketplace commercial center
zoned General Commercial (C-2)
Gross Acreage
2.03 Acres
Parking Spaces Proposed
31 (plus 40 spaces on the north side of Maya
Road)
Open Space Acreage:
Provided
30% (11,995 square feet)
Required
15% (5,997 square feet)
ANALYSIS
General Plan Review: The General Plan land use designation for this project is
Commercial. This project is consistent with the General Plan.
Zoning Review: The zoning designation of the property is C-2 (General Commercial
District). The proposal is consistent with the uses allowed in the C-2 Zoning District.
Engineering Review: The project has been reviewed by the Engineering Division and
complies with all Engineering standards. Conditions of Approval have been added to
address Engineering stipulations for this project.
Site Plan Review: The Site Plan provides appropriate points of ingress and egress.
Patrons will able to access the site from Maya Road or Ellsworth Road. Additional
overflow parking will be provided on the north side of Maya Road to supplement peak
hour demand. On-site drainage and retention, and landscaping are not affected by the
proposed changes.
Building Elevation Review: The proposed building elevations are in compliance with
the Zoning Ordinance and will complement the existing adjacent commercial
developments.
Landscape / Open Space / Fence Plan Review: The overall landscaping and open
space as proposed exceeds the standards set forth in the Zoning Ordinance.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
To date, staff has not received any comments from the public. The applicant held a
neighborhood meeting on September 22, 2014 at the Queen Creek Town
Hall. Notification of the meeting was sent to property owners within 1,200 feet of the
project. No one from the public attended the neighborhood meeting.
Staff has also advertised the public hearing in the Arizona Republic, posted a public
hearing sign on the property and mailed notices to all property owners within 1,200 feet
of the subject property.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. This project shall be developed in accordance with the plans and exhibits
attached to this case and all the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance applicable to
this case.
2. No roof mechanical or HVAC equipment shall be visible from any surrounding
properties or the adjacent street.
3. The 40 angled parking spaces on the north side of Maya Road shall be
constructed prior to any Certificate of Occupancies for this site.
ATTACHMENTS
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Aerial Photo Exhibit
Site Plan Exhibit
Landscape Plan Exhibit
Building Elevations Exhibit
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Project Name: Oregano's Aerial Photo Exhibit
Case Number: SP14-041
Town Council Hearing Date: October 8, 2014
VICTORIA LN
ELLSWORTH LOOP RD
MAYA RD