Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Ronald Lustig, for Approval of a Request to Rezone Approximately 0.28 Acres from “RS 60” - Single Family Residence District and “H” - Historic Preservation Overlay District to “PD” - Planned Development District and “H” - Historic Preservation Overlay District, Generally to Modify the Development Standards, Located on the Northwest Corner of Barnes Street and Griffin Street, and Accompanying Ordinance.
Summary
MEETING DATE: June 21, 2011
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning
CONTACT: Jennifer Cox, AICP, Director of Planning
Michael Quint, Senior Planner
Abra R. Nusser, Planner
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Staff recommends denial of the proposed rezoning request due to the fact that the current lot is buildable in its current state without the need for a rezoning request and due to nonconformance to the City of McKinney’s Comprehensive Plan.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The applicant is requesting to rezone approximately 0.28 acres of land, located on the northwest corner of Barnes Street and Griffin Street (612 Barnes) from “RS 60” - Single Family Residence District to “PD” - Planned Development District, generally to modify the development standards. The applicant is proposing to reduce the required lot width and front yard setback for Griffin Street and increase the maximum density to accommodate two single family residential lots on the subject property.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• N/A
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
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BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• On May 24, 2011, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of the proposed rezoning request. Because the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed rezoning request, the case will need a favorable vote from ¾ of the City Council (6 members) in order to be approved.