Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Northstar Builders, on Behalf of the City of McKinney, for Approval of a Meritorious Exception for Plano Sports Authority, Being Fewer than 11 Acres, Located on the South Side of Eldorado Parkway and Approximately 920 Feet East of Alma
Summary
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Michael Quint, Director of Planning
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Staff recommends approval of the proposed meritorious exception.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The applicant is requesting approval of a meritorious exception to the Architectural Standards Ordinance for Plano Sports Authority (PSA) on a portion of the City of McKinney's Gabe Nesbitt Park. The exception is being requested because the proposed architectural drawings and elevations do not finish at least 50 percent of each wall with an approved masonry finishing material (brick, stone, synthetic stone) and the elevations propose to utilize an un-approved exterior finishing material.
· The applicant has submitted a site plan (14-002SP), which is being considered concurrently by the City Council.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· Please see attached City Council Staff Report.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· Because the proposed facility will be constructed on City of McKinney property and partly due to expedited construction schedules, Staff felt that the City Council's consideration of this item would be appropriate. As such, the Planning and Zoning Commission has not considered this item.