Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Meritorious Exception for The Venue at Craig Ranch, Located Approximately 1,035 Feet North of Stacy Road and on the East Side of Custer Road
Summary
MEETING DATE: October 28, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager
Samantha Pickett, 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 the proposed building elevations' inability to ensure that an innovative or exceptional quality building will be constructed.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: September 15, 2014 (Original Application)
October 6, 2014 (Revised Submittal)
October 10, 2014 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting a meritorious exception to Section 146-139 (Architectural and site standards) of the Zoning Ordinance for the Venue at Craig Ranch Apartments, a multi-family residential development, located approximately 1,035 feet north of Stacy Road and on the east side of Custer Road. The applicant has indicated that the proposed elevations for the multiple-family residential development utilize varying material heights and a mix of finishing materials, including brick, stone stucco, and cement fiber board and siding to create visual stimulation and provide depth and shadow to the façade.
The meritorious exception is being requested because the proposed architectural elevations:
1. Feature cement fiber board/siding on each elevation of Buildings 1 through 7.
2. Feature wood columns on each elevation of the clubhouse building.
3. Do not meet the required minimum 85 percent masonry for each exterior wall visible from public right-of-way or adjacent properties used or zoned for residential purposes.
4. Do not meet the required minimum 50 percent masonry for each exterior wall located within a courtyard or not visible from public right-of-way or adjacent properties used or zoned for residential purposes.
5. Do not provide the required number of minor architectural and site enhancements.
The applicant has submitted and received approval of an associated site plan (14-022SP) and has a record plat (14-124RP) currently under review by Staff.