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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Monica Rojas Baker, on Behalf of Lisa Day and Nye Gore Langton, for Approval of a Specific Use Permit Request for a Bed and Breakfast, Being Less than 1 Acre, Located on the East Side of Tennessee Street and Approximately 150 Feet North of Christian Street, and Accompanying Ordinance
Summary
MEETING DATE: June 17, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Michael Quint, Director of Planning
Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager
Steven Duong, Planner I
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Staff recommends approval of the proposed 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.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The applicant is requesting a specific use permit so that the existing residence, located at 703 S. Tennessee Street, can be utilized as a bed and breakfast facility (Southern Chic Retreat). The applicant is proposing three guestrooms within the main house with an additional guestroom to be located above the adjacent detached accessory structure.
· 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.
· Prior to the item being brought forth to City Council and subsequent to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the applicant has revised the attached site plan to satisfy the minimum parking requirements of the Zoning Ordinance as outlined in the Staff Report.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· See attached Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· Not Applicable
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· On May 27, 2014, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0-0 to recommend approval of the specific use permit as outlined in the Staff report.