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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Grimes Development, on Behalf of Akita Properties, for Approval of a Meritorious Exception for McKinney Medical Plaza II, Being Less than 1 Acre, Located on the South Side of Virginia Parkway and Approximately 740 Feet West of Crutcher Crossing
Summary
MEETING DATE: May 13, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager
Samantha Pickett, Planner I
APPROVAL PROCESS: The Planning and Zoning Commission is the final approval authority for the proposed meritorious exception.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed meritorious exception.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: April 14, 2014 (Original Application)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting a meritorious exception to Section 146-139 (Architectural and Site Standards) of the Zoning Ordinance for McKinney Medical Plaza II. The applicant has indicated that the proposed elevations for the facility feature redwood plank accents similar to the adjacent Stonebridge Pediatrics building within the complex. In January of 2011, the Stonebridge Pediatrics building received approval of a meritorious exception to feature similar redwood plank accents. The applicant is requesting to utilize a mix of limestone, brick, EIFS, cast stone, and redwood to maintain consistency with the adjacent building within the medical office complex.
The meritorious exception is being requested because the proposed architectural elevations:
1. Feature redwood planks on the north and south elevations, which is not an acceptable exterior finishing material as defined by the Zoning Ordinance.
The applicant has an approved site plan (99-318SP), which was approved by City Council on March 21, 2000, and Staff approved slight modifications to the site plan on February 18, 2014.