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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Dunhill Homes, on Behalf of Graham Mortgage Corporation, for Approval of a Request to Rezone Approximately 13.07 Acres from “PD” - Planned Development District to “PD” - Planned Development District, Generally to Modify the Development Standards, Located on the West Side of Hardin Boulevard and Approximately 1,050 Feet North of U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive).
Summary
MEETING DATE: November 8, 2011
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning
CONTACT: Brandon Opiela, Senior Planner
Anthony Satarino, Planner
APPROVAL PROCESS: The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at the November 15, 2011 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request with the following special ordinance provisions:
1. Use and development of the subject property shall conform to “PD” - Planned Development District Ordinance No. 2006-11-131, except as follows:
a. The minimum rear yard setback shall be 20 feet.
b. A covered patio may encroach into the rear yard setback no more than eight feet.
c. Each single family dwelling unit shall have a minimum of 90% masonry on each side of the primary structure.
d. A minimum of one canopy tree shall be provided in the front yard and a minimum of two canopy trees shall be provided in the rear yard of each single family lot.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: August 29, 2011 (Original Application)
September 12, 2011 (Revised Submittal)
September 23, 2011 (Revised Submittal)
September 28, 2011 (Revised Submittal)
October 12, 2011 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting to rezone 80 single family residential lots, totaling approximately 13.07 acres, generally to modify the rear yard setback for residential structures and covered porches, provide a minimum masonry percentage for each structure, and to enhance the landscaping on each lot. The subject property is part of a larger platted residential subdivision, the Heritage Bend Addition.
Per the letter of intent, the applicant feels the reduction in the rear yard setback would allow the flexibility to offer a greater variety of designs and floor plans in order to accommodate market demand and preferences, including front and rear porch options. The applicant believes that the current rear yard setback requirements limit their designs in a way that is hindering sales. Furthermore, the applicant believes that the request, if granted, will increase sales without negatively impacting the quality of the neighborhood.