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Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Boundary Solutions, on Behalf of Herb and Melba Parker, for Approval of a Preliminary-Final Plat for Lots 1-3, Block A of the Herb and Melba Parker Addition, Approximately 8.51 Acres, Located on the West Side of C.R. 410 and Approximately 700 Feet South of F.M. 2933.
Summary
MEETING DATE: February 7, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Michael Quint, Senior Planner
Jennifer Cox, AICP, Director of Planning
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Staff recommends denial of the proposed preliminary-final plat due to a lack of conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance, International Fire Code, and Comprehensive Plan.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The applicant is proposing to subdivide approximately 8.51 acres of land into three lots within the City of McKinney’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Because the subject property is located within McKinney’s ETJ, the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance do not apply to the subject property but the regulations of the Subdivision Ordinance do apply.
· Typically, preliminary-final plats are considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission. This preliminary-final plat has bypassed the Planning and Zoning Commission and is being considered by the City Council instead because the applicant has requested several variances to requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance and International Fire Code. Per the Subdivision Ordinance, only the City Council can grant a variance.
· In 2007, the property owner constructed two duplex structures on their approximately 8.5 acre unplatted property. These duplex structures utilize septic systems and rural water to address utility needs and storm water drainage and/or detention is not being addressed on the property. Subsequent to constructing these duplex structures, the property owner has decided to subdivide the property into three lots; two 1 acre lots, each home to a single duplex structure, and a remainder 6.5 acre lot. The applicant has indicated...
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