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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Bob Tomes Ford, on Behalf of Zerga Investments I, Ltd., for Approval of a Meritorious Exception for Brandon Tomes Subaru Dealership, Approximately 2.26 Acres, Located on the Southwest Corner of North Brook Drive and U.S. Highway 75 (Central Expressway).
Summary
MEETING DATE: May 24, 2011
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning
CONTACT: Jennifer Cox, AICP, Director of Planning
Brandon Opiela, Senior Planner
Anthony Satarino, Planner
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 25, 2011 (Original Application)
May 9, 2011 (Revised Submittal)
May 13, 2011 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting a meritorious exception to the Architectural and Site Standards section of the Zoning Ordinance for an automobile sales facility (Brandon Tomes Subaru). The applicant has indicated that the proposed elevations for the building complex display a modern style of architecture which is characterized by a composition of metal paneling, a glass curtain wall system and a parapet roof. In addition, in an effort to combine the modern style with traditional architectural styles, the applicant is proposing to use natural slate and neutral colored brick finishing materials. The applicant has submitted a material board and is available for the Commission to review.
The meritorious exception is being requested because the proposed architectural elevations:
(1) Exceed the maximum percentage of allowed architectural metal finishing material on two of the elevations of the proposed building.
The applicant has an associated site plan (11-053SP) that is also being considered at the May 24, 2011 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.