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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Gary C. Roper, for Approval of a Specific Use Permit Request for a Bed and Breakfast (The Red Gate Inn), Being Less than 1 Acre, Located on the Southwest Corner of Josephine Street and Church Street
Summary
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2013
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager
Samantha Gleinser, Planner I
APPROVAL PROCESS: The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for final action at the December 3, 2013 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested specific use permit for a bed and breakfast, with the following special ordinance provision:
1. The property shall generally develop in accordance with the associated site layout exhibit.
Prior to the City Council meeting:
2. The applicant revise the site layout exhibit to ensure that all dimensions and labeling is legible.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: September 23, 2013 (Original Application)
October 8, 2013 (Revised Submittal)
October 25, 2013 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting a specific use permit so that the existing residence, located at 811 North Church Street, can be utilized as a bed and breakfast facility (The Red Gate Inn). The applicant is proposing two guestrooms within the main house, built in 1920, with a future guestroom to be located above the adjacent detached garage.
The City of McKinney Zoning Ordinance requires that a specific use permit be granted in order for a bed and breakfast facility to be operated on the subject property.