Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Site Plan for a Multi-Family Development (The Kinstead), Located on the Northeast Corner of McKinney Place Drive and State Highway 121 (Sam Rayburn Tollway)
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
MEETING DATE: November 15, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Brian Lockley, AICP, Director of Planning
Matt Robinson, AICP, Planning Manager
Aaron Bloxham, Planner I
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan with the following conditions:
1. The applicant receive approval of a variance to reduce the amount of required enclosed parking spaces from 50% of the units to 30% of the units, for a multi-family development;
2. The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached;
3. The applicant submit and receive approval of a variance request from the Fire Marshal's Office;
4. The applicant submit a fa?ade plan that meets the proposed architectural enhancements per the variance request; and
5. The applicant submit a separate exhibit with drawings and details that show the layout, size and width of the required open space and seating per the requirements of the "REC" - Regional Employment Center District Overlay.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The applicant is proposing to construct a 338,881 square foot multi-family development (The Kinstead) on 12.60 acres at the Northeast corner of McKinney Place Drive and State Highway 121 (Sam Rayburn Tollway).
* Typically site plans are Staff approval; however, the applicant is requesting approval to reduce the amount of enclosed parking from the required 50% of the units to 30% of the units, which must be considered by City Council for their discretionary approval after consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The requested site plan variance is detailed further below.
* Furthermore, the applicant needs to receive approval o...
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