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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by J Rose Architecture, on Behalf of Bungalow Builders, for Approval of a Request to Rezone Less than 1 Acre 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 Allow for a Two Family Dwelling (Duplex), Located on the Northwest Corner of Barnes Street and Griffin Street, and Accompanying Ordinance
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MEETING DATE: March 5, 2013
DEPARTMENT: Development Services
CONTACT: Michael Quint, Director of Planning
Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager
Alex Glushko, Planner II
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Staff recommends denial of the proposed rezoning request due to the incompatibility of the proposed use with the existing surrounding zoning and uses, and due to nonconformance to the City of McKinney’s Comprehensive Plan.
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 and “H” - Historic Preservation Overlay District to “PD” - Planned Development District and “H” - Historic Preservation Overlay District, generally to allow for a two family dwelling (duplex).
· On June 21, 2011, the City Council denied a rezoning request by the applicant on the subject property. With that rezoning request (11-060Z) the applicant was requesting to rezone the subject property in order to propose a lot orientation that faced east, toward Barnes Street, and were requesting a reduction of lot width, a reduction in the front yard setback, and an increase in the maximum density requirement. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the proposed rezoning request and the City Council voted unanimously to deny the rezoning request.
· At the December 11, 2012 Planning and Z...
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