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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Petsche & Associates, Inc., on Behalf of Blue Star Land, L.P. and 206 McKinney, L.L.C., for Approval of a Request to Zone Approximately 238.92 Acres, Planning Area 17, to “PD” - Planned Development District, Generally for Single Family Residential, Retail, Elementary School, and Open Space Uses, Located on the Southeast Corner of U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive) and Coit Road, and Accompanying Ordinance.
Summary
MEETING DATE: December 7, 2010
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning
CONTACT: Jennifer Cox, AICP, Director of Planning
Brandon Opiela, Senior Planner
Abra R. Nusser, Planner
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed zoning request with the following special ordinance provisions:
1. The subject property shall develop according to “PD” - Planned Development District No. 1621, and as amended, except as follows:
a. The subject property shall generally develop according to the attached Zoning Exhibits “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” and “E.”
b. The side yard setback for lots within Parcel 1705 shall be a minimum of five feet.
2. The total exterior wall area shall not be less than one-hundred percent (100%) masonry on the front (excluding exterior wall areas built on top of a roof) and all other exterior wall areas shall total no less than seventy-five percent (75%) masonry beneath the top plate line on the sides (including side at corner) and rear of each residence. Masonry shall be defined as brick, stone, or synthetic stone material as provided for in Chapter 146-139 Architectural and Site Standards of the City of McKinney Zoning Ordinance.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The applicant is proposing to zone approximately 238.92 acres of land, located on the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive) and Coit Road to “PD” - Planned Development District, generally for single family residential, retail, elementary school, and open space uses. The planned development district that the applicant is proposing to join contains 16 planning areas, 10 within Stonebridge Ranch and six within Custer West. The subject property would become Planning Area 17 within the Custer West Master Development Agreement. The proposed plan is consistent with other developed areas within the Custer West development.
• The applicant has submitted this zoning request in conjunction with a petition for annexation for the subject property (10-063A). In accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, the petition for annexation only requires approval by the City Council, and therefore, the first two public hearings for the associated annexation were held at a special City Council meeting and then at the regular City Council meeting, both on November 2, 2010. The third and final public hearing for the associated annexation is being held concurrently with the proposed zoning request and associated development agreement at the December 7, 2010 City Council meeting. Should the subject property not be annexed by the City Council, the applicant would not be required to obtain zoning and may be permitted to move forward with development plans for the subject property, in accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of McKinney.
• As mentioned above, an amendment to the existing Custer West Development Agreement, dealing with the timing and provision of public services and infrastructure associated with the proposed annexation, is being considered concurrently with the proposed zoning request. The terms of the amended agreement will ensure that the appropriate infrastructure is in place for both the residential component and retail component, setting the stage for expedient development of the property.
• Staff believes that the proposed zoning request is both appropriate and compatible with the surrounding properties and feels that the development will have a positive impact on the surrounding area and the City as a whole. Approval of this zoning request will stimulate development through the provision of infrastructure in the area and will provide for a significant amount of commercial development along one of our highway corridors. In addition, the development will provide neighborhoods with a school and park site and significant open space that will be incorporated into the already successful planned developments of Stonebridge Ranch and Custer West. Therefore, Staff recommends approval of the proposed zoning request.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
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BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• On December 26, 2010, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the proposed zoning request as conditioned by Staff.