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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on Design Exceptions for a Site Plan for a Brewpub (Union Bear), Located at 308 W Virginia 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: January 10, 2023
DEPARTMENT: Development services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Caitlyn Strickland, Planning Manager
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 the following Design Exceptions to:
a. Not meet the minimum 75% building frontage requirement along Pedestrian Priority "A" Streets (W Virginia Street)
b. Not meet the minimum 50% building frontage requirement along Pedestrian Priority "B" Street (N Church Street)
c. Not meet the Build-To-Zone requirement along Pedestrian Priority "A" Streets (W Virginia Street);
d. Not meet the Build-To-Zone requirement along Pedestrian Priority "B" Street (N Church Street);
e. Not provide fa?ade rhythm in 20' - 30' intervals;
f. Not meet the 6' setback from the property line for parking along Pedestrian Priority "B" Street (N Church Street);
g. Not meet the requirement that the Ground Floor finish level will be 12'' above sidewalk (for ground floors of commercial/mixed use buildings);
h. Not meet the requirement that the windows and doors on street fronting facades shall be vertically proportioned and similar in size and shape to those historically in McKinney's downtown area;
i. Not provide storefront windows with at least 65% transparency on the first floor along Pedestrian Priority "A" Streets (W Virginia Street); and
j. Not provide storefront windows with at least 30% tr...
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