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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Shaddock Developers, Ltd., on Behalf of Frances Melton and Clyde and Lucretia Geer, for Approval of a Request to Zone Fewer than 30 Acres to "PD" - Planned Development District, Located Approximately 1,900 Feet North of Eldorado Parkway and on the East Side of Custer Road, and Accompanying Ordinance
Summary
MEETING DATE: September 16, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Michael Quint, Director of Planning
Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager
Samantha Pickett, Planner II
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Staff recommends denial of the proposed zoning request due to lack of conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.
However, the applicant is requesting approval of the following special ordinance provisions:
1. The subject property shall develop in conformance with Section 146-106 ("SF5" - Single Family Residential District) of the Zoning Ordinance, and as amended, except as follows:
a. The maximum density shall be 4.5 dwelling units per acre.
b. The minimum mean lot size shall be 7,160 square feet and the minimum median lot size shall be 7,000 square feet.
c. All dwelling units shall be 100 percent masonry (brick or stone) on the first floor, and 50 percent masonry (brick or stone) above the first floor, exclusive of openings, architectural awnings, trim, iron fixtures, wood accents, cantilevered areas, and wood column-supported sections.
d. Street trees shall be planted at one tree per thirty (30) linear feet along Custer Road.
Staff's professional opinion is that while residential uses may be appropriate in this location, Staff sees no reason why the subject property is unable to conform to the maximum density and minimum mean and median lot sizes outlined in the Comprehensive Plan.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The applicant is requesting to zone approximately 29.02 acres of land, located approximately 1,900 feet north of Eldora...
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