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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Dunhill Homes, on Behalf of Graham Mortgage Corporation, for Approval of a Request to Rezone Approximately 13.07 Acres from “PD” - Planned Development District to “PD” - Planned Development District, Generally to Modify the Development Standards, Located on the West Side of Hardin Boulevard and Approximately 1,050 Feet North of U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive), and Accompanying Ordinance.
Summary
MEETING DATE: November 15, 2011
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning
CONTACT: Jennifer Cox, AICP - Director of Planning
Brandon Opiela - Senior Planner
Anthony Satarino - Planner
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request with the following special ordinance provisions:
1. Use and development of the subject property shall conform to “PD” - Planned Development District Ordinance No. 2006-11-131, except as follows:
a. The minimum rear yard setback shall be 20 feet.
b. A covered patio may encroach into the rear yard setback no more than eight feet.
c. Each single family dwelling unit shall have a minimum of 90% masonry on each side of the primary structure.
d. A minimum of one tree shall be provided in the front yard and a minimum of two trees shall be provided in the rear yard of each single family lot.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The applicant is requesting to rezone 80 single family residential lots, totaling approximately 13.07 acres, generally to modify the rear yard setback for residential structures and covered porches, provide a minimum masonry percentage for each structure, and to enhance the landscaping on each lot. The subject property is part of a larger platted residential subdivision, the Heritage Bend Addition.
· Per the letter of intent, the applicant feels the reduction in the rear yard setback would allow the flexibility to offer a greater variety of designs and floor plans in order to accommodate market demand and ...
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