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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Rick Jones Company, L.L.C., on Behalf of VCIM Partners, L.P., for Approval of a Request to Rezone Approximately 1.08 Acres from “PD” - Planned Development District, “REC” - Regional Employment Center Overlay District, and “CC” - Corridor Commercial Overlay District to “PD” - Planned Development District, “REC” - Regional Employment Center Overlay District, and “CC” - Corridor Commercial Overlay District, to Allow for a Canine Boarding Facility with Outside Runs, Located on the North Side of State Highway 121 (Sam Rayburn Tollway) and Approximately 1,960 Feet East of Alma Road.
Summary
MEETING DATE: May 8, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Michael Quint, Senior Planner
APPROVAL PROCESS: The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for final action at the June 5, 2012 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 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 the regulations of “PD” - Planned Development District Ordinance No. 2004-12-123, except as follows:
a. An animal boarding facility with outside animal runs shall be an allowed use.
b. The design of the proposed building(s) on the subject property shall generally conform to architectural character reflected in the attached building elevations and shall satisfy the overarching architectural requirements of the REC Overlay District as well as Section 146-139 (Architectural and Site Standards) of the Zoning Ordinance, and as amended.
c. A minimum of 75% stone masonry shall be required on each building elevation.
d. A 6’ tall pre-cast concrete screening wall designed to match the architecture of the building shall be required along the southern limits of any outside animal runs.
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to rezone approximately 1.08 acres of land, l...
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