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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2026-2662CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS ORDINANCE NO. 2026 - dloLV2_ SITE PLAN — AMARCO HQ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, APPROVING A SITE PLAN APPLICATION FOR AMARCO HQ AN APPDXIMATELY 17,679 SQUARE FOOT(GFA) OFFICE DEVELOPMENT ON APPROXIMATELY 1.371 ACRES, LOCATED ON LOT 1, BLOCK A, AMARCO ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF THE COLONY, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, AND WITHIN THE BUSINESS PARK (BP) ZONING DISTRICT AND GATEWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, in compliance with the laws of the State of Texas, and the Code of Ordinances of the City of The Colony, Texas, have given requisite notices and consideration of the site plan application and related plans, and the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, is of the opinion and finds that Site Plan Application No. SP26-0002 for "Amarco HQ" an approximately 17,679 square foot (GFA) office development on approximately 1.371 -acres, located on Lot 1, Block A of the Amarco Addition, and addition to the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas, and within the Business Park (BP) Zoning District and Gateway Overlay District is hereby approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, does hereby approve the Site Plan, Landscape Plan, building elevations and photometric plan applicable to the subject area, copies of which are attached hereto as ExhibitA of this Ordinance. SECTION 3. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this Ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this Ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation of this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. SECTION 4. That any provision of any prior ordinance of the City whether codified or uncodified, which are in conflict with any provision of this Ordinance, are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict, but all other provisions of the ordinances of the City whether codified or uncodified, which are not in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance, shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5. That this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS THIS 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026. ATTE T: nU" Tina Stewart, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jeffrey L. Moore, City Attorney Richard Boyer, May City of The Colony, Exhibit A x amamo (469) 310-1450 AMAR Companies, Inc. www.amarco.com 5001 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy #830 operations@amarco.com Dallas, TX 75244 AMARCO Headquarters – Class A Office Development Site Plan Project Narrative City of The Colony, Texas Development Intent and Proposed Uses The applicant is requesting Site Plan approval for a ClassA office building designed to serve as the corporate headquarters for AMARCO and MW Law. The development will provide Class A professional office space, creating an active and vibrant environmentthat supports business operations and community engagement. The proposed building will contain the following uses: Office – Corporate Headquarters (AMARCO). AMARCO is a diversified investment firm focused on commercial real estate and direct investments in operating businesses across multiple industries. The proposed headquarters will house the firm's executive leadership, investment professionals, and portfolio operations teams. The company pursues strategic acquisitions where it can actively influence performance through operational involvement, disciplined capital deployment, and value -creation initiatives. Office – Law Firm Headquarters (MW Law). MW Law is a nationally active boutique law firm dedicated to real estate private equity and commercial transactions. The firm provides comprehensive legal services covering acquisitions and dispositions, financing, fund formation, securities compliance, and corporate structuring. The firm's headquarters will accommodate attorneys and support staff in a collaborative, client - focused environment designed to facilitate growth and high -touch service. Zoning Consistency and Compliance with Section 10 – Use of Land and Buildings All proposed uses within the development are consistent with the applicable zoning district and the regulations governing use of land and buildings set forth in Section 10 of the City of The Colony Zoning Ordinance. Specifically, the applicant has reviewed the Section 10-100 Schedule of Uses and confirms that each proposed land use—professional office—is a permitted use within the applicable zoning district. The proposed land use selections have been made to pursue uses that are expressly authorized under Section 10-100, and no use is proposed that would require a Specific Use Permit (SUP) unless otherwise noted and applied for separately. The applicant declares that the project, as submitted, complies with all applicable use regulations, supplemental use standards, and definitions set forth in Sections 10-100 through 10-300 of the Zoning Ordinance. amamo (469) 310-1450 AMAR Companies, Inc. www.amarco.com 5001 Lyndon 6 Johnson Fwy #830 operations@amarco.com Dallas, TX 75244 Compliance with the Gateway Overlay District (Section 10A) The subject property is located within the City of The Colony's Gateway Overlay District. The applicant acknowledges that the Gateway Overlay District Regulations set forth in Section 10A of the Zoning Ordinance supersede the underlying zoning district standards where applicable, and that the Gateway prevails where the underlying zoning is silent. The site plan, building design, architectural materials, landscaping, signage, lighting, and overall site layout have been prepared in consideration of and in compliance with the design standards and development requirements of the Gateway Overlay District. The development has been designed to meet or exceed the Gateway Overlay District's standards for building articulation, facade treatment, pedestrian connectivity, screening, and site aesthetics in orderto contribute to the high-quality built environment envisioned by the City for properties within this overlay. Compliance with the Zoning Ordinance The proposed development has been designed in full compliance with the City of The Colony Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to the applicable standards for area regulations (Section 11), height regulations (Section 12), vehicle parking and on-site traffic regulations (Section 13), off-street loading regulations (Section 14), sign regulations (Section 15), creation of building site (Section 16), and site plan approvals and special development standards (Section 17). All setbacks, lot coverage, building height, parking counts, drive aisle widths, and loading provisions have been designed to meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan The proposed development is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City of The Colony Comprehensive Plan. The project supports the Comprehensive Plan's vision for strengthening the city's commercial district by attracting professional employment, encouraging daytime and evening activity, and delivering a high-quality office development that contributes to the long-term economic vitality of the community. The corporate office headquarters aligns with the Comprehensive Plan's emphasis on fostering economic activity and creating vibrant destinations within The Colony. Compliance with the Engineering Design Manual The site plan has been prepared in accordance with the City of The Colony Engineering Design Manual. All civil engineering elements—including grading and drainage, utility infrastructure, water and sanitary sewer design, stormwater management, roadway and access improvements, and fire protection infrastructure— have been designed to comply with the standards and specifications set forth in the Engineering Design Manual. Fire hydrant placement, fire lane access, and water supply for fire flow requirements have been amamo (469) 310-1450 AMAR Companies, Inc. www.amarco.com 5001 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy #830 operations@amarco.com Dallas, TX 75244 incorporated into the site design in compliance with applicable codes. Project Vision This development is intended to deliver a modern, well-designed headquarters campus that strengthens The Colony's commercial district. The project will attract professional employment, encourage daytime activity, and contribute to the city's long-term economic vitality through high-quality design and Class A office functionality. III 111 € g 00 a •��~s� _ HE s � N 2 N m � 03 bi v� ti C p 00 RW �� 9 _ o f1» =.QVraVr a1V\HM .1 N 2 N J V Ozz N oo 03 bi v� ti C Sig RW �� 9 _ bi p 9` - \ - V— f J•�_ � p ' y 4 III•° R� Ilozo �-blDz'ON'JW 7W S31n3d'o, Wd .t'• L 3''• $- 1 •,L'= •�O ' SII �•. '.-I -- I — —_ --?___ W9 W2 9 g IQN. 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