Z-01-02-22-9A1 - 2/22/2001THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
*
2001015114 13 r.9s
RECEIVED MAR 1 4 2001
I, JOANNE LAND, Assistant City Manager /City Secretary of the City of Round
Rock, Texas, do hereby certify that I am the custodian of the public records maintained
by the City and that the attached is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. Z- 01 -02-
22-9A1 which was approved and adopted by the Round Rock City Council of the City
of Round Rock, Texas, at a meeting held on the 22nd day of February 2001, as recorded
in the minutes of the City of Round Rock in Book 44.
CERTIFIED by my hand and seal of the City of Round Rock, Texas on this 28th
day of February 2001.
LAND, Assistant City Manager/
City Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO. Z -0 1 -0-9A I
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. Z- 99- 02- 25 -12B4,
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, ON
FEBRUARY 29, 1999, WHICH CREATED PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT NO. 39, BY MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO
THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
NO. 39, PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, on February 25, 1999, the City Council of the City
of Round Rock, Texas, adopted Ordinance No. Z- 99- 02- 25 -12B4, which
established PUD No. 39, and
WHEREAS, an application has been made to the City Council of
the City of Round Rock, Texas to make certain amendments to the
Development Plan to PUD No. 39, and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public
hearing concerning the requested amendments to Ordinance No. Z -99-
02-25-12B4 on the 17th day of January, 2001, following lawful
publication of said public hearing, and
WHEREAS, after considering the public testimony received at
such hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended
that Ordinance No. Z- 99- 02- 25 -12B4 be amended, and
WHEREAS, on the 22nd day of February, 2001, after proper
notification, the City Council held a public hearing on the
requested amendment to Ordinance No. Z- 99- 02- 25 -12B4, and
WHEREAS, the City Council determined that the requested
amendment to Ordinance No. Z- 99- 02- 25 -12B4 promotes the health,
safety, morals and general welfare of the community, and
WHEREAS, each and every requirement set forth in Chapter 211,
Sub - Chapter A., Texas Local Government Code, and Section 11.300,
Code of Ordinances, 1995 Edition, City of Round Rock, Texas
concerning public notices, hearings, and other procedural matters
has been fully complied with, Now Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS:
That the City Council hereby determines that the proposed
amendment to Ordinance No. Z- 99- 02- 25 -12B4, creating Planned Unit
Development (PUD) District #39, meets the following goals and
objectives:
(1) The amendment to P.U.D. #39 is equal to or superior to
development that would occur under the standard ordinance
requirements.
(2) The amendment to P.U.D. #39 is in harmony with the
general purposes, goals, objectives and standards of the
General Plan.
(3) The amendment to P.U.D. #39 does not have an undue
adverse effect on adjacent property, the character of the
2.
neighborhood, traffic conditions, parking, utilities or
any other matters affecting the public health, safety and
general welfare.
H.
That Exhibit F -3 to the Development Plan of Ordinance No. Z-
99-02-25-12B4, which created PUD #39, is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced with a new Exhibit F -3, attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
III.
A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in
conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this
ordinance shall not invalidate other sections or provisions
thereof.
Alternative 1.
By motion duly made, seconded and passed with an affirmative
vote of all the Council members present, the requirement for
reading this ordinance on two separate days was dispensed with.
READ,PASSED,and ADOPTED on first reading this / day of
...41bAkkall_, 2001.
3.
Alternative 2.
READ and APPROVED on first reading this the day of
, 2001.
READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the
day of , 2001.
ATTEST:
,
JO LAND, City Secretary
(:7
ROB T A. LUKA, Qg., Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
4.
Permitted Use
Building
Height
Liroitat.on
Building Setbacks from:
Maximum
Residential
Units
Hester's
Crossing
La Frontera
Boulevard
Sundance
Parkway
Northline
Boulevard
Other
Roads
Office***
144 feet
60 feet
8 feet
25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
n/a
Hotel * * **
144 feet
60 feet
8 feet
25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
n/a
Restaurant
45 feet**
60 feet
8 feet
25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
n/a
General Commercial (C -1)
45 feet"
60 feet
8 feet
25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
n/a
Business Park * * * * **
60 feet
60 feet
8 feet
25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
nia
Multifamily (MF)
60 feet
60 feet
8 feet
25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
35.5 per acre
1. Permitted Uses, Heights and Setbacks.
EXHIBIT F -3
PERMITTED USES AND LIMITATIONS APPLICABLE TO
THE CAMPUS AREA
The permitted uses and limitations applicable to the Campus Area are as follows:
Permitted uses, building height limitations, building setbacks and landscaping setbacks are
detailed in the chart below:
* Zoning des'gnations noted in parentheses indicate all uses permissible under the Code for such designation
as of the date of this Ordinance. Such uses may include, but are not limited to, other uses also listed in this
chart. Limitations for any specific C -t or MF use listed in this chart will control over the general C -1 or MF
listing.
•* Decorative architectural features may exceed the stated height limitation by 15 feet.
•*• Including the following associated uses: Restaurant (including bar and liquor sales), Research &
Development, and General Commercial (C -1).
* * ** Including the following associated uses: Restaurant(including bar and liquor sales) and General Commercial
(C
Including bar and liquor sales.
* * * * ** Uses include, but are not limited to:office, office/warehouse, research & development, technical schools, light
manufacturing and assembly conducted wholly within a building, the sale of goods produced or assembled
on site and day care services.
* * * * * ** Total residential units in the combined portions of the Property allowing multifamily units (Central Green
Area, Campus Area and Mixed use Area) may not exceed 900 units. Multifamily units are not permitted
north of Resters Crossing.
La Frontera West - PUD No. 39
Permitted Uses and Limitations - Campus Area
Page 1
-38 a-
2. Prohibited Uses.
The following uses are prohibited on the Property: mini - warehouses, flea markets, sexually
oriented businesses (as defined in the Code), amusement parks orcamivals, portable building
sales except as incidental to other retail sales, recreational vehicle parks, wholesale nurseries,
outdoor shooting ranges, pawn shops, heavy equipment sales, kennels (but not prohibiting
pet shops and veterinary clinics with overnight facilities), vehicle sales and truck stops.
3. Outdoor Sales and Displays.
Outdoor sales and displays are permitted in conjunction with the use of a building only in
areas designated on the site plan filed with the City for such building. Outdoor sales and
displays are further limited to outdoor cafes and outdoor dining areas (including outdoor
seating for a food court) that: (i) are located and operated as an integral part of the principal
use, and (ii) do not comprise a separate business use or a separate business activity. Parking
requirements contained in the Code will apply to all outdoor cafes and dining areas in the
same manner that such requirements apply to enclosed buildings.
4. Prohibited Building Materials.
The following materials are prohibited on the exterior walls of all buildings and structures
(this section does not apply to roofs):
5. Sidewalks.
Sheet, corrugated, and unfinished Aluminum
Asbestos
Galvanized Steel
Mirrored Glass (reflectivity of 20% or more)
All sidewalks will be located within the sidewalk zone as shown in the Traffic Impact
Analysis attached hereto as Exhibit "L" and incorporated herein. One of the following is
required along all public roads:
a. Standard Sidewalks: Sidewalks at least 5 feet wide on both sides of the road as
detailed on Exhibit "J" attached hereto and incorporated herein.
b. Wide Sidewalk: A sidewalk at least 8 feet wide on one side of the road as detailed
on Exhibit "J".
6. Service and Loading Areas.
a. Screening Required: No dock high loading area is permitted unless such area is
visually screened from public view.
b. Delivery Vehicles: All delivery and utility vehicles stored on -site must be inside a
closed building or within a screened portion of the site.
La Frontera West - PUD No. 39
Permitted Uses and Limitations - Campus Area
Page 2
-39 a-
c. Service Areas: Service areas will be screened from adjacent tracts, all public rights -
of -way, and views from above. Methods of screening include walled entrances,
evergreen landscaping, and depressed service areas. Screening walls must be
constructed of the same materials as the main building. (refer to figure 1)
ENCLOSED SERVICE AREA
d. Loading Areas: All loading and service areas must be clearly signed. Loading
spaces must be clearly denoted on the pavement and designed so as to not prohibit
on -site vehicular circulation when occupied. Loading spaces will be located directly
in front of a loading door. Loading areas must be designed to accommodate backing
and maneuvering on -site, not from apublic street. Regardless of orientation, loading
doors may not be located closer than fifty feet (50') from a public or private right -of-
way.
e. Trash Storage: Refuse storage enclosures are required for all buildings. Enclosures
must be of sufficient height to screen all refuse containers completely and must be
provided with gates, so as to provide screening of views from adjacent lots and public
rights -of -way. All enclosures must be constructed of permanent materials (concrete,
masonry, wood, steel, etc.) which are compatible with the building it serves. Refuse
storage areas must be designed to contain all refuse generated on -site between
collections. (refer to figure 2)
La Frontera West - PUD No. 39
Permitted Uses and Limitations - Campus Area
Page 3
figure 1
SCREENED TRANSFORMER AREA
T
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figure 2
SCREEN TRASH AREA FROM 111D-RISE VIEWS
SERVICE co.- WIITME UIILDING MATERIALS
f. Street Level Mechanical Eq All ground - mounted service equipment (e.g.,
air conditioners, transformers, trash collection equipment) related to each building will
be consolidated in an enclosed service area. Landscaping will be used to soften the
visual appearance of the walls enclosing the service area. Service areas must be
paved, curbed, and internally drained.
g • Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment: All roof mounted mechanical elements
must be screened from view from the public right -of -way. Screening must be
compatible with the building design. If roof decks with mechanical units are visible
from any level of adjacent buildings, the mechanical units must be screened and
painted to match the finished roof material.
7. Exterior Lighting.
a. Minimal Spillover: All lighting must be installed to minimize light spillover onto
adjacent properties.
b. Parking Lot Fixtures: All light fixtures will be of a horizontal design with sharp
cutoff edges. The fixture will be a rectangular box unit or a round puck -like unit
(similar to Kim Lighting's Curvilinear Cutoff series) with a minimum diameter of 17"
(width) and maximum diameter of 29" as detailed on Exhibit "K". The fixture will
be made of spun aluminum or similar quality material with sidewalls free of welds or
fasteners and will have an illumination source of mercury vapor or metal halide. All
fixtures and light standards will have a black or dark bronze powder coated finish.
Fixture glass must be white or clear. Light standards will be metal poles 40 feet high.
(refer to figure 3)
c. Open Space, Walkway and Passenger Drop Off Areas: All light fixtures will be
of a horizontal design with sharp cutoff edges. The fixture will be a rectangular box
unit or a round puck -like unit (similar to Kim Lighting's Curvilinear Cutoff series)
with a minimum diameter of 17 "(width) and maximum diameter of 29" as detailed on
La Fmntera West - PUD No. 39
Permitted Uses and Limitations - Campus Area
Page 4
—41 a—
Exhibit "K". The fixture will be made of spun aluminum or similar quality material
with sidewalls free of welds or fasteners and will have an illumination source of
mercury vapor or metal halide. All fixtures and light standards will have a black or
dark bronze powder coated finish. Fixture glass must be white or clear. Light
standards will be metal poles between 10 and 15 feet high. (refer to figure 3)
WALKWAY LIGHTING
fi
PARKING i ROADWAY LIGHTING
figure 3
8. Landscaping.
a. Existing Trees: Existing large mature trees will be retained in accordance with the
Code.
b. Tree Protection: All existing trees of six (6) inch caliper or greater must be indicated
on the proposed site plans. The proposed site plans will indicate trees to remain and
those to be removed. All trees within an approved building site which are required
to be preserved in accordance with the Code must be flagged and encircled with
protective fencing. The fencing must extend beyond the full spread on the tree's
branches to reasonably ensure successful protection. Existing trees in parking areas
will be saved in groups and as specimens whenever practicable.
c. Open Space: All areas not containing buildings, structures, parking lots, sidewalks,
fountains, site fumiture or other improvements, including, but not limited to, front,
side and rear building set back areas, and all areas between the curb line and the
property line, must be planted, landscaped, and maintained in good condition. The
landscape planting design must provide for easy maintenance. Utility easements will
be landscaped consistent with other landscape areas where allowed by the respective
utility company.
d. Rights of Way: Areas within the road right -of -way may be landscaped only in
accordance with a license agreement with the City.
La Frontera West - PUD No. 39
Permitted Uses and Limitations - Campus Area
Page 5
-42 a-
e. Grass: All landscaped areas not in groundcover or shrub beds will be planted in
grasses, preferable sod. Overseeding in fall with cool season native grasses is
allowed. The use of edging material to separate all grass areas from shrub and
groundcover areas is required. The edging material will be concrete, steel, brick or
stone. No plastic edging is allowed. Use of narrow paving "mowstrips" are allowed
around building foundations for easy maintenance.
f. Irrigation: An underground, automatic irrigation system must be installed in all
landscaped areas. Sprinkler heads must be located to effectively water the landscaped
areas with minimal spray onto roadways, parking areas and walkways.
g. Screening of Parking: Parking areas must be screened visually from all roadways
in accordance with the Code. Screening may be accomplished with landscaping or
buildings. Berms may not exceed a 3:1 pitch. Shrubbery must be maintained to a
minimum height of 3 feet. (refer to figure 4)
PARKING SHALL BE SCREENED
FROM ROADWAYS
STREET
h. Parking Areas: In all vehicular use areas and parking areas, a minimum of 90 square
feet for each 12 parking spaces must be devoted to landscaped strips, islands,
peninsulas, medians, or other landscaped areas (the "Minimum Parking Area
Landscaping Requirement "). As partial fulfillment of the Minimum Parking Area
Landscaping Requirement, any parking area containing five or more parking rows of
double vehicle depth will include a landscaped strip no less than ten feet (10 ") wide
at least every fourth parking row of double vehicle depth. The landscaped strip will
be installed with trees planted no less than every 60 linear feet.
i. Road Medians: At least twenty percent (20%) of the medians of the Hesters
Crossing and La Frontera Boulevard will be landscaped with shrubbery and trees.
10. Utility Lines.
All utility service lines must be underground to connection points provided by the utility
service provider. All transformers must be screened.
La Frontera West - PUD No. 39
Permitted Uses and Limitations - Campus Area
Page 6
LANDSCAPE EASEMENT PARKING AREA
figure 4
-43 a-
LA FRONTERA PUD #39
AMENDMENT PARCEL
FILED AND RECORDED -
OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS
03- 07 -200f OB:55 AM 2001015114
ANDERSON $33.00
NANCY E. RISTER COUNTY CLERK
WILLIAMSON COUNTY' TEXAS
5',12,taat tutum
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
ADMINISTRATION
221 EAST MAIN STREET
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS 78664
R. \I4PDOCS \ORDINANC \010222A1 .WPOIcdc
ORDINANCE NO. `P 1
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. Z- 99- 02- 25 -12B4,
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, ON
FEBRUARY 29, 1999, WHICH CREATED PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT NO. 39, BY MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO
THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
NO. 39, PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, on February 25, 1999, the City Council of the City
of Round Rock, Texas, adopted Ordinance No. Z- 99- 02- 25 -12B4, which
established PUD No. 39, and
WHEREAS, an application has been made to the City Council of
the City of Round Rock, Texas to make certain amendments to the
Development Plan to PUD No. 39, and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public
hearing concerning the requested amendments to Ordinance No. Z -99-
02-25-12B4 on the 17th day of January, 2001, following lawful
publication of said public hearing, and
WHEREAS, after considering the public testimony received at
such hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended
that Ordinance No. Z- 99- 02- 25 -12B4 be amended, and
WHEREAS, on the 22nd day of February, 2001, after proper
notification, the City Council held a public hearing on the
requested amendment to Ordinance No. Z- 99- 02- 25 -12B4, and
WHEREAS, the City Council determined that the requested
amendment to Ordinance No. Z- 99- 02- 25 -12B4 promotes the health,
safety, morals and general welfare of the community, and
WHEREAS, each and every requirement set forth in Chapter 211,
Sub - Chapter A., Texas Local Government Code, and Section 11.300,
Code of Ordinances, 1995 Edition, City of Round Rock, Texas
concerning public notices, hearings, and other procedural matters
has been fully complied with, Now Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS:
I.
That the City Council hereby determines that the proposed
amendment to Ordinance No. Z- 99- 02- 25 -12B4, creating Planned Unit
Development (PUD) District #39, meets the following goals and
objectives:
(1) The amendment to P.U.D. #39 is equal to or superior to
development that would occur under the standard ordinance
requirements.
(2) The amendment to P.U.D. #39 is in harmony with the
general purposes, goals, objectives and standards of the
General Plan.
(3) The amendment to P.U.D. #39 does not have an undue
adverse effect on adjacent property, the character of the
2.
II.
That Exhibit F -3 to the Development Plan of Ordinance No. Z-
99-02-25-12B4, which created PUD #39, is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced with a new Exhibit F -3, attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in
conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this
ordinance shall not invalidate other sections or provisions
thereof.
Alternative 1.
By motion duly made, seconded and passed with an affirmative
vote of all the Council members present, the requirement for
reading this ordinance on two separate days was dispensed with.
READ, PASSED, and ADOPTED on first reading this gla day of
2001.
neighborhood, traffic conditions, parking, utilities or
any other matters affecting the public health, safety and
general welfare.
3.
Alternative 2.
READ and APPROVED on first reading this the day of
, 2001.
READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the
day of , 2001.
ATTEST:
itoytati
JOANNE LAND, City Secretary
%I LL /A1016.(fn
ROB 'T A. LUKA, QIL. , Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
4.
Permitted Use*
Building
Height
Limitation
Building Setbacks from:
Maximum
Residential
Units
Hester's
Crossing
La Frontera
Boulevard
Sundance
Parkway
Northline
Boulevard
Other
Roads
Office***
144 feet
60 feet
8 feet
25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
n/a
Hotel****
144 feet
60 feet
8 feet
25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
n/a
Restaurant
45 feet**
60 feet
8 feet
25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
n/a
General Commercial (C -1)
45 feet"
60 feet
8 feet
25 feet
25 feet
25 fret
n/a
Business Park
60 feet
60 feet
8 feet
25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
n/a
Multifamily (MF)
60 feet
60 feet
8 feet
25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
35.5 per acre
PERMITTED USES AND LIMITATIONS APPLICABLE TO
THE CAMPUS AREA
The permitted uses and limitations applicable to the Campus Area are as follows:
1. Permitted Uses, Heights and Setbacks.
as
*5*
aaaa
EXHIBIT F -3
Permitted uses, building height limitations, building setbacks and landscaping setbacks are
detailed in the chart below:
Zoning designations noted in parentheses indicate all uses permissible under the Code for such designation
as of the date of this Ordinance. Such uses may include, but are not limited to, other uses also listed in this
chart. Limitations for any specific C -1 or MF use listed in this chart will control over the general C -1 or MF
listing.
Decorative architectural features may exceed the stated height limitation by 15 feet.
Including the following associated uses: Restaurant (including bar and liquor sales), Research &
Development, and General Commercial (C -1).
Including the following associated uses: Restaurant (including bar and liquor sales) and General Commercial
(C -1).
Including bar and liquor sales.
Uses include, butare not limited to:office, office/warehouse, research & development, technical schools, light
manufacturing and assembly conducted wholly within a building, the sale of goods produced or assembled
on site and day care services.
Total residential units in the combined portions of the Property allowing multifamily units (Central Green
Area, Campus Area and Mixed use Area) may not exceed 900 units. Multifamily units are not permitted
north of Hesters Crossing.
La Frontera West - PUD No. 39
Permitted Uses and Limitations - Campus Area
Page 1
-38 a-
2. Prohibited Uses.
The following uses are prohibited on the Property: mini - warehouses, flea markets, sexually
oriented businesses (as defined in the Code), amusement parks or carnivals, portable building
sales except as incidental to other retail sales, recreational vehicle parks, wholesale nurseries,
outdoor shooting ranges, pawn shops, heavy equipment sales, kennels (but not prohibiting
pet shops and veterinary clinics with overnight facilities), vehicle sales and truck stops.
3. Outdoor Sales and Displays.
Outdoor sales and displays are permitted in conjunction with the use of a building only in
areas designated on the site plan filed with the City for such building. Outdoor sales and
displays are further limited to outdoor cafes and outdoor dining areas (including outdoor
seating for a food court) that: (i) are located and operated as an integral part of the principal
use, and (ii) do not comprise a separate business use or a separate business activity. Parking
requirements contained in the Code will apply to all outdoor cafes and dining areas in the
same manner that such requirements apply to enclosed buildings.
4. Prohibited Building Materials.
The following materials are prohibited on the exterior walls of all buildings and structures
(this section does not apply to roofs):
5. Sidewalks.
Sheet, corrugated, and unfinished Aluminum
Asbestos
Galvanized Steel
Mirrored Glass (reflectivity of 20% or more)
All sidewalks will be located within the sidewalk zone as shown in the Traffic Impact
Analysis attached hereto as Exhibit "L" and incorporated herein. One of the following is
required along all public roads:
a. Standard Sidewalks: Sidewalks at least 5 feet wide on both sides of the road as
detailed on Exhibit "J" attached hereto and incorporated herein.
b. Wide Sidewalk: A sidewalk at least 8 feet wide on one side of the road as detailed
on Exhibit "J".
6. Service and Loading Areas.
a. Screening Required: No dock high loading area is permitted unless such area is
visually screened from public view.
b. Delivery Vehicles: All delivery and utility vehicles stored on -site must be inside a
closed building or within a screened portion of the site.
La Frontera West - PUD No. 39
Permitted Uses and Limitations - Campus Area
Page 2
-39 a-
c. Service Areas: Service areas will be screened from adjacent tracts, all public rights -
of -way, and views from above. Methods of screening include walled entrances,
evergreen landscaping, and depressed service areas. Screening walls must be
constructed of the same materials as the main building. (refer to figure 1)
ENCLOSED SERVICE AREA
La Frontera West - PUD No. 39
Permitted Uses and Limitations - Campus Area
Page 3
figure 1
SCREENED TRANSFORMER AREA
d. Loading Areas: All loading and service areas must be clearly signed. Loading
spaces must be clearly denoted on the pavement and designed so as to not prohibit
on -site vehicular circulation when occupied. Loading spaces will be located directly
in front of a loading door. Loading areas must be designed to accommodate backing
and maneuvering on -site, not from a public street. Regardless of orientation, loading
doors may not be located closer than fifty feet (50') from a public or private right -of-
way.
e. Trash Storage: Refuse storage enclosures are required for all buildings. Enclosures
must be of sufficient height to screen all refuse containers completely and must be
provided with gates, so as to provide screening of views from adjacent lots and public
rights -of -way. All enclosures must be constructed of permanent materials (concrete,
masonry, wood, steel, etc.) which are compatible with the building it serves. Refuse
storage areas must be designed to contain all refuse generated on -site between
collections. (refer to figure 2)
-40 a-
g.
7. Exterior Lighting.
La Frontera West - PUD No. 39
Permitted Uses and Limitations - Campus Area
Page 4
figure 2
SCREEN TRASH AREA FROM RID -RISE VIEWS
SERVICE COURT SCREEN WALL COMPATIBLE
WITH BUILDING MATERIALS
f. Street Level Mechanical Equipment: All ground- mounted service equipment (e.g.,
air conditioners, transformers, trash collection equipment) related to each building will
be consolidated in an enclosed service area. Landscaping will be used to soften the
visual appearance of the walls enclosing the service area. Service areas must be
paved, curbed, and internally drained.
Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment: All roof mounted mechanical elements
must be screened from view from the public right -of -way. Screening must be
compatible with the building design. If roof decks with mechanical units are visible
from any level of adjacent buildings, the mechanical units must be screened and
painted to match the finished roof material.
a. Minimal Spillover: All lighting must be installed to minimize light spillover onto
adjacent properties.
b. Parking Lot Fixtures: All light fixtures will be of a horizontal design with sharp
cutoff edges. The fixture will be a rectangular box unit or a round puck -like unit
(similar to Kim Lighting's Curvilinear Cutoff series) with a minimum diameter of 17"
(width) and maximum diameter of 29" as detailed on Exhibit "K". The fixture will
be made of spun aluminum or similar quality material with sidewalls free of welds or
fasteners and will have an illumination source of mercury vapor or metal halide. All
fixtures and light standards will have a black or dark bronze powder coated finish.
Fixture glass must be white or clear. Light standards will be metal poles 40 feet high.
(refer to figure 3)
c. Open Space, Walkway and Passenger Drop Off Areas: All light fixtures will be
of a horizontal design with sharp cutoff edges. The fixture will be a rectangular box
unit or a round puck -like unit (similar to Kim Lighting's Curvilinear Cutoff series)
with a minimum diameter of 17 "(width) and maximum diameter of 29" as detailed on
-41 a-
Exhibit "K". The fixture will be made of spun aluminum or similar quality material
with sidewaks free of welds or fasteners and will have an illumination source of
mercury vapor or metal halide. All fixtures and light standards will have a black or
dark bronze powder coated finish. Fixture glass must be white or clear. Light
standards will be metal poles between 10 and 15 feet high. (refer to figure 3)
WALKWAY LIGHTING
fi
PARKING 8 ROADWAY LIGHTING
figure 3
8. Landscaping.
a. Existing Trees: Existing large mature trees will be retained in accordance with the
Code.
b. Tree Protection: All existing trees of six (6) inch caliper or greater must be indicated
on the proposed site plans. The proposed site plans will indicate trees to remain and
those to be removed. All trees within an approved building site which are required
to be preserved in accordance with the Code must be flagged and encircled with
protective fencing. The fencing must extend beyond the full spread on the tree's
branches to reasonably ensure successful protection. Existing trees in parking areas
will be saved in groups and as specimens whenever practicable.
c. Open Space: All areas not containing buildings, structures, parking lots, sidewalks,
fountains, site furniture or other improvements, including, but not limited to, front,
side and rear building set back areas, and all areas between the curb line and the
property line, must be planted, landscaped, and maintained in good condition. The
landscape planting design must provide for easy maintenance. Utility easements will
be landscaped consistent with other landscape areas where allowed by the respective
utility company.
d. Rights of Way: Areas within the road right -of -way may be landscaped only in
accordance with a license agreement with the City.
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e. Grass: All landscaped areas not in groundcover or shrub beds will be planted in
grasses, preferable sod. Overseeding in fall with cool season native grasses is
allowed. The use of edging material to separate all grass areas from shrub and
groundcover areas is required. The edging material will be concrete, steel, brick or
stone. No plastic edging is allowed. Use of narrow paving "mowstrips" are allowed
around building foundations for easy maintenance.
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Irrigation: An underground, automatic irrigation system must be installed in all
landscaped areas. Sprinkler heads must be located to effectively water the landscaped
areas with minimal spray onto roadways, parking areas and walkways.
Screening of Parking: Parking areas must be screened visually from all roadways
in accordance with the Code. Screening may be accomplished with landscaping or
buildings. Berms may not exceed a 3:1 pitch. Shrubbery must be maintained to a
minimum height of 3 feet. (refer to figure 4)
PARKING SHALL EE SCREENED
FROM ROADWAYS
STREET LANDSCAPE EASEMENT PARKING AREA
h. Parking Areas: In all vehicular use areas and parking areas, a minimum of 90 square
feet for each 12 parking spaces must be devoted to landscaped strips, islands,
peninsulas, medians, or other landscaped areas (the "Minimum Parking Area
Landscaping Requirement "). As partial fulfillment of the Minimum Parking Area
Landscaping Requirement, any parking area containing five or more parking rows of
double vehicle depth will include a landscaped strip no less than ten feet (10 ") wide
at least every fourth parking row of double vehicle depth. The landscaped strip will
be installed with trees planted no less than every 60 linear feet.
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figure 4
i. Road Medians: At least twenty percent (20%) of the medians of the Hesters
Crossing and La Frontera Boulevard will be landscaped with shrubbery and trees.
10. Utility Lines.
All utility service lines must be underground to connection points provided by the utility
service provider. All transformers must be screened.
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LA FRONTERA PUD #39
AMENDMENT PARCEL
DATE: February 15, 2001
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — February 22, 2001
ITEM: 9.A.1. Consider an ordinance to amend the agreement for Planned Unit
Development No. 39 (La Frontera). (First Reading)
Resource: Joe Vining, Planning Director
Amelia Sondgeroth, Principal Planner
History: A public hearing was held on January 17, 2001 by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. At that time the Commission recommended adoption of the
amended PUD agreement
Funding
Cost: N/A
Source of Funds: N/A
Outside resources: 35/45 La Frontera, L.P.
Impact: This does not change the total allowable multi family units approved (900 units)
for this PUD.
Benefit: This new location brings housing units closer to office locations and the lake
amenity.
Public Comment: Public Notice and a public hearing were held in accordance with the City
of Round Rock's Zoning Ordinance.
Sponsor: Planning and Community Development Department