Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by the City of McKinney, for Approval of the Request to Amend Chapter 146 - Zoning Regulations of the Code of Ordinances, to Modify the Definition of a Church or Rectory to Allow a Temporary Not-for-Profit Housing Shelter as an Accessory Use, and Accompanying Ordinance.
Summary
MEETING DATE: August 16, 2011
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning
CONTACT: Rob Daake, PE, Director of Development Services
Jennifer Cox, AICP, Director of Planning
Brandon Opiela, Senior Planner
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Regulations, to read as follows:
“Church or Rectory means a place of worship and religious training including the on-site housing of ministers, rabbis, priests, nuns, and similar staff personnel. Church or rectory shall also include church-operated preschools (if the church is situated on a legally conforming lot under applicable subdivision or zoning controls) and/or on-site accessory not-for-profit overnight housing shelter sponsored and operated by the religious entity as a part of its goals, mission or ministry providing temporary free overnight lodging for individuals having no regular home or residential address (“Guests”). The provision of temporary free overnight lodging allowed hereby shall be limited to a maximum of 30 nights per calendar year, shall provide housing for no more than 14 Guests per night, and shall require an annual permit for such accessory use issued by the Chief Building Official.”
ITEM SUMMARY:
· Under the direction of the City Manager, Staff is proposing to modify the definition of a Church or Rectory as found in Section 146-46 (Definitions) of the City of McKinney Zoning Regulations to allow for an on-site accessory overnight housing shelter, providing housing for no more than 14 guests per night, and limiting the accessory use to a maximum of 30 nights per calendar year.
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