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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by SDH Realty, Ltd., for the Approval of a Meritorious Exception for The Beach At Craig Ranch, Approximately 5.00 Acres, Located on the East Side of Alma Road and Approximately 550 Feet North of Henneman Way
Summary
MEETING DATE: December 11, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager
Alex Glushko, Planner II
APPROVAL PROCESS: The Planning and Zoning Commission is the final approval authority for the proposed meritorious exception.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the proposed meritorious exception request due to a lack of approved masonry finishing materials, the use of a prohibited building material, and a lack of innovative design or exceptional quality and appearance.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: November 12, 2012 (Original Application)
November 27, 2012 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting a meritorious exception to the Architectural and Site Standards section of the Zoning Ordinance for the enclosure/expansion of the existing pavilion at the Beach at Craig Ranch, a sand volleyball complex, generally located on the east side of Alma Road and approximately 550 feet north of Henneman Way.
The existing building is approximately 2,700 square feet, and of that square footage, the applicant is proposing to enclose the existing approximate 1,200 square foot covered pavilion. With the enclosure/expansion the applicant is proposing to utilize a combination of EIFS (not an approved primary finishing material) and hardi-plank siding (not an approved finishing material). The applicant has indicated that the proposed portion of the building will create a "beach" look and that this beach bungalow look will "create more of a beach atmosphere for customers." It should be noted that the existing building on the property meets the Architectural and Site Standards of the Zoning Ordinance, and utilizes stone almost entirely on each side of the building.
The meritorious exception is being requested because the proposed architectural elevations:
(1) Do not provide a minimum of 50 percent brick, stone, or synthetic stone material on the eastern wall; and
(2) Feature hardi-plank on the north, east and west elevations, which is not an approved exterior finishing material