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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from "AG" - Agricultural District to "PD" - Planned Development District, to Allow for Single Family Residential Detached Uses and Generally to Modify the Development Standards, Located Approximately 3,075 Feet South of U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive) and on the West Side of Lake Forest Drive
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(1C: Provide a strong city economy by facilitating a balance between industrial, commercial, residential and open space)
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Development Services- Planning Department
CONTACT: David Soto, Planner I
Jennifer Arnold, AICP, Director of Planning
APPROVAL PROCESS: The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for final action at the April 7, 2020 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request with the following special ordinance provisions:
1. The subject property shall develop in accordance with the attached development regulations.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: January 7, 2020 (Original Application)
February 10, 2020 (Revised Submittal)
February 26, 2020 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant requests to rezone approximately 4.57 acres of land, from “AG” - Agricultural District to “PD” - Planned Development District, generally to modify the development standards of the “SF-5” - Single Family Residential District. The intent is to develop single-family residential uses, and the proposal provides for seven-and-a-half acres of open space, trail connections in addition to what’s required per the Hike and Bike Plan, and incorporates additional landscaping into the design.
ZONING: Existing land uses are summarized in Table I.
PROPOSED ZONING: The applicant requests to rezone the subject property generally for single family residential uses, and generally to modify the development standards. The proposed zoning utilizes the development standards for the “SF-5” Single Family Residential District, except as noted below in Table II:
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Table II: Space Limits |
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Space Limits* *not inclusive of other standard requirements |
“SF-5” |
As Proposed |
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Minimum lot area |
5,000 sq ft |
5,000 sq ft |
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Minimum front yard setback |
20’ |
20’ |
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Minimum side yard |
(0’) 10’ |
5’ |
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Minimum side yard at corner |
15’ |
15’ |
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Minimum rear yard |
15’ |
10’ |
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Minimum lot depth |
80’ |
100’ |
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Minimum lot width |
40’ |
50’ |
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Mean lot size |
7,200 sq ft |
6,500 sq ft |
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Median lot size |
7,200 sq ft |
6,000 sq ft |
The request proposes a series of enhancements, including monuments at the entryway with stone caps and landscaped beds. Three trees instead of the required two trees will be planted on all lots. Useable open space of at least seven-and-a-half acres in total will be provided as well as a hike and bike trail in the northern floodplain/ open space.
Staff is of the professional opinion that the rezoning request will offer a variety of homes in McKinney and will complement the adjacent existing and future land uses. The proposed rezoning does conform to the Suburban Living Placetype for the area, and the additional enhancements will ensure exceptional quality for the development. As such, Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request.
CONFORMANCE TO ONE MCKINNEY 2040: A key aspect of the ONE McKinney 2040 Comprehensive Plan is to provide direction related to desired development patterns and to inform decisions related to the timing and phasing for future infrastructure investments in the City. To assist in guiding these decisions, the Preferred Scenario and Land Use Diagrams establish distinctive districts, each with a clear intent, market focus, and desired development patterns that are reinforced through character-defining placetypes. Per the Preferred Scenario, the subject property is located in the Established Community District and is designated as the Suburban Living Placetype. Other placetypes included in this district are Commercial Center, Professional Campus, Neighborhood Commercial, Mixed-Use Center, and Urban Living.
• Guiding Principles: The proposed rezoning request is generally in conformance with the Guiding Principle of “Diversity (Supporting our Economy and People)” established by the Comprehensive Plan. In particular, the proposed request has the potential to “make available housing options and neighborhood choices that are accessible, attainable, and appealing to people at all stages of their lives”.
• Land Use Diagram Compatibility: In evaluating development requests, the City should determine that a project meets the majority of the established criteria to be considered compatible with the Land Use Diagram. The proposed rezoning request aligns with the Suburban Living placetype of the Establish Community District. Furthermore, the proposed request of “PD” for traditional single family uses should be compatible with the surrounding properties and placetypes.
• Fiscal Model Analysis: The attached fiscal analysis shows a positive fiscal benefit of $115,814 for the 22.90 acre property and should contribute to achieving an overall fiscal balance in the city. Some key takeaways for this property include:
o The proposed zoning is estimated to generate approximately $26.3 million in residential development value.
o The proposed zoning is estimated to capture approximately 0.2% of McKinney’s residential potential communitywide and approximately 0.3% of the placetype.
OPPOSITION TO OR SUPPORT OF REQUEST: Staff has received no comments or phone calls in support of or opposition to this request.