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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Fa?ade Plan Appeal for a Movie Theater (Cinemark at 380 Commons), Located Approximately 315 Feet South of U. S. Highway 380 (University Drive) and on the West Side of Hardin Boulevard
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
MEETING DATE: November 14, 2017
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Melissa Spriegel, Planner I
Samantha Pickett, Planning Manager, AICP
Brian Lockley, Director of Planning, AICP, CPM
APPROVAL PROCESS: The action of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the proposed site plan may be appealed to the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed fa?ade plan appeal.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: October 18, 2017 (Original Application)
October 27, 2017 (Revised Submittal)
November 2, 2017 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting a Fa?ade Plan Appeal for a Movie Theater (Cinemark at 380 Commons) due to the proposed elevations not conforming to the requirements of the City's Architectural Standards for non-residential uses in non-industrial districts. The applicant is requesting to utilize architecturally finished concrete tilt wall, which is not an approved finishing material.
The applicant has submitted the associated site plan (17-219SP), which is currently under review by Staff.
Typically facade plans can be approved by Staff; however, the applicant is requesting approval of a facade plan appeal, which must be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The facade plan appeal is detailed further below.
COMPLIANCE WITH ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS: The purpose of the architectural standards is to set minimum standards for the appearance of non-residential and multi-family buildings and corresponding site elements, which are recognized as enhancing property values and are in the interest of the general welfare of the City of McKinney. The standards are intended to serve as a baseline for the minimum design ex...
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