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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by PPK Architects, on Behalf of Collin County Community College District, for Approval of a Meritorious Exception for a Conference Center and Health Science Center (Central Park Campus), Being Fewer than 53 Acres, Located on the Southeast Corner of Community Avenue and Taylor Burk Drive
Summary
MEETING DATE: June 24, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager
Steven Duong, Planner I
APPROVAL PROCESS: The Planning and Zoning Commission is the final approval authority for the proposed meritorious exception.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed meritorious exception for the proposed building elevations.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: May 12, 2014 (Original Application)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting a Meritorious Exception to Section 146-139 (Architectural and Site Standards) of the Zoning Ordinance for two proposed buildings, Collin College Conference Center and Health Science Center. The applicant has indicated that the proposed elevations feature glass curtain wall systems and architectural metal and wood fa?ade materials that maximize natural sunlight and aesthetic intrigue through the use of contemporary materials.
The meritorious exception is being requested because the proposed architectural elevations:
1. Does not meet the required minimum 50% masonry for each exterior wall.
2. Feature curtain wall systems on buildings that are neither a multi-story office or a retail building.
3. Feature wood as a material used as an architectural accent.
4. Features architectural metal paneling exceeding the maximum allowable percentage (10%).
The applicant has an approved site plan for the proposed buildings (13-272SP), which was approved by Staff on April 25, 2014.
This item was tabled at the June 10, 2014 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting due to ...
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