Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Carlos Fernandez Architects, on Behalf of Courtesy Dealership Property, for Approval of a Meritorious Exception for McKinney Buick GMC, Approximately 18.26 Acres, Located on the Southwest Corner of Collin McKinney Parkway and Test Drive, and West of U.S. Highway 75 (Central Expressway).
Summary
MEETING DATE: March 27, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning
CONTACT: Brandon Opiela, Senior Planner
Anthony Satarino, Planner
APPROVAL PROCESS: The Planning and Zoning Commission is the final approval authority for the proposed meritorious exception.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed meritorious exception.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE:
July 25, 2011 (Original Application)
August 8, 2011 (Revised Submittal)
August 15, 2011 (Revised Submittal)
February 27, 2012 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting a meritorious exception to the Architectural and Site Standards section of the Zoning Ordinance for an existing automobile sales facility (McKinney Buick GMC). The applicant has indicated that the proposed elevations for the building complex display a modern style of architecture which is characterized by a composition of four different types of metal paneling. The applicant has indicated that the aluminum composite materials will combine a modern style with a traditional architectural style, and complement the existing neutral colored slate and brick finishing materials. The applicant has submitted a material board and is available for the Commission to review.
The meritorious exception is being requested because the proposed architectural elevations:
(1) Exceed the maximum percentage of allowed architectural metal finishing material on three of the elevations of the proposed building.
(2) Do not meet the required minimum of 50 percent masonry covering each exterior wall.