Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending Sections 146-46 (Definitions), Section 146-135 (Landscape Requirements), and Appendix B (Urban Design Standards for the Regional Employment Center) of the Code of Ordinances Relating to Implementation of the Engineering Design Manual
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
MEETING DATE: April 3, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Nick Ataie, P.E., Engineering CIP Manager
Gary Graham, P.E., Director of Engineering
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Ordinance Amendment
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This amendment to various sections of Chapter 146 of the Code of Ordinances (Zoning Regulations) is required to align with the requirements, criteria, and language as set forth in the new City of McKinney Engineering Design Manual currently published in the office of the City Secretary.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The purpose of the Engineering Design Manual is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by establishing standard engineering practices and minimum engineering criteria for the City of McKinney, Texas.
• A design contract with Kimley-Horn was approved by City Council on July 19, 2016 for development of a new Engineering Design Manual.
• Development of the Engineering Design Manual has been finalized and included a prior review and comment period with the development and engineering community.
• The proposed Engineering Design Manual, once effective, will replace the Street Design Manual, Stormwater Design Manual, and Water & Wastewater Design Manual.
• Prior to the effective date of the new Engineering Design Manual, a minor amendment to Chapter 146 of the Code of Ordinances (Zoning Regulations) are necessary to eliminate discrepancies between the current ordinance and the requirements/criteria/language provided in the Engineering Design Manual.
• A redline version of Chapter 146 of the Code of Ordinances (Zoning Regulations) is attached hereto so that the proposed modifications are clearly indicated.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• On March 13, 2018, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing to amend Sections 146-46 (Definitions), 146-135 (Landscape Requirements), and Appendix B (Urban Design Standards for the Regional Employment Center) of the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 146 of the Code of Ordinances).
• Chairman Cox opened the public hearing and called for comments. There being none, on a motion by Commission Member Cobbel, seconded by Commission Member McCall, the Commission unanimously voted to close the public hearing and recommend approval as recommended by Staff, with a vote of 7-0-0.