File #: 19-0044SP    Name: MTC Photography Studio
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
In control: Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda: 10/22/2019 Final action: 10/22/2019
Title: Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Design Exception for a Site Plan for Commercial Uses (Photography Studio), Located at the Southeast Corner of Anthony Street and Johnson Street
Attachments: 1. Standard Conditions Checklist, 2. Location Map and Aerial Exhibit, 3. Letter of Intent, 4. Proposed Facade Plan, 5. Proposed Site Plan, 6. Proposed Landscape Plan, 7. Presentation
Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Design Exception for a Site Plan for Commercial Uses (Photography Studio), Located at the Southeast Corner of Anthony Street and Johnson Street

Summary

COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(1C: Provide a strong city economy by facilitating a balance
between industrial, commercial, residential, and open space)

MEETING DATE: October 22, 2019

DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department

CONTACT: Kaitlin Gibbon, Planner I
Jennifer Arnold, AICP, Director of Planning

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 site plan with the following conditions:

1. The applicant receive approval of a design exception to allow for a high-pitched roof.

Prior to issuance of a building permit:

1. The applicant remove the landscape from the proposed site plan.

2. The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: May 31, 2018 (Original Application)
July 26, 2018 (Revised Submittal)
August 5, 2019 (Revised Submittal)
September 27, 2019 (Revised Submittal)

ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to construct a photography studio on approximately 0.34 acres at the southwest corner of Anthony Street and Johnson Street. Both site and facade plans within the "MTC" - McKinney Town Center Zoning District can be approved administratively by Staff; however, the applicant has requested a Design Exception to utilize a higher pitch roof than allowed within the district. This is discussed in further detail below.

PLATTING STATUS: The subject property is currently platted as Lot 1, Block 10 of the Shorts Addition.

ZONING:

Location
Zoning District (Permitted Land Uses)
Existing Land Use
Subject Property
"MTC" - McKinney Town...

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