Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Gary C. Roper, for Approval of a Specific Use Permit Request for a Bed and Breakfast (The Red Gate Inn), Being Less than 1 Acre, Located on the Southwest Corner of Josephine Street and Church Street, and Accompanying Ordinance
Summary
MEETING DATE: December 3, 2013
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Michael Quint, Director of Planning
Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager
Samantha Gleinser, Planner i
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Staff recommends approval of the requested 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 811 North Church Street, can be utilized as a bed and breakfast facility (The Red Gate Inn). The applicant is proposing two guestrooms within the main house, built in 1920, with a future guestroom to be located above the adjacent detached garage.
· 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.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· Please see attached Planning and Zoning meeting Staff Report.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· On November 12, 2013, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the proposed specific use permit as presented by Staff.