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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Ronald Lustig, for Approval of a Request to Rezone Approximately 0.28 Acres from “RS 60” - Single Family Residence District and “H” - Historic Preservation Overlay District to “PD” - Planned Development District and “H” - Historic Preservation Overlay District, Generally to Modify the Development Standards, Located on the Northwest Corner of Barnes Street and Griffin Street.
Summary
MEETING DATE: May 24, 2011
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning
CONTACT: Jennifer Cox, AICP, Director of Planning
Michael Quint, Senior Planner
Abra R. Nusser, Planner
APPROVAL PROCESS: The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for final action at the June 21, 2011 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the proposed rezoning request due to the fact that the current lot is buildable in its current state without the need for a rezoning request and due to nonconformance to the City of McKinney’s Comprehensive Plan.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: April 25, 2011 (Original Application)
May 12, 2011 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting to rezone approximately 0.28 acres of land, located on the northwest corner of Barnes Street and Griffin Street (612 Barnes) from “RS 60” - Single Family Residence District to “PD” - Planned Development District, generally to modify the development standards. The applicant is proposing to reduce the required lot width, density, and front yard setback for Griffin Street to accommodate two single family residential lots on the subject property.