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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Design Exception for a Site Plan for Multi-Family Residential Uses (Lamar Street Lofts), Located at the Northeast Corner of Lamar Street and Chestnut 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: April 23, 2019
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Derrick Rhys Wilson, Planner I
Samantha Pickett, AICP, 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 a design exception to allow for cementitious (fiber cement) siding and shingles.
Prior to issuance of a building permit:
1. The applicant meet the Engineering Department's condition to not build within easement locations.
2. The applicant provide the appropriate fire hydrant location per the Fire Department's recommendation.
3. The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: September 10, 2018 (Original Application)
December 11, 2018 (Revised Submittal)
January 4, 2019 (Revised Submittal)
February 15, 2019 (Revised Submittal)
March 18, 2019 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to construct twenty three-multi-family residences on approximately 0.45 acres at the northeast corner of Lamar Street and Chestnut 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 cementitious (fiber cement) siding and shingles as th...
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