File #: 24-04-00007TREE    Name: 810 Buckhill - Design Exception
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
In control: Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda: 5/28/2024 Final action: 5/28/2024
Title: Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Design Exception to Allow for a Reduced Tree Ratio Requirement for the Minimum Number of Canopy Trees per Single Family Residential Lot, Located at 810 Buckhill Drive
Attachments: 1. Letter of Intent, 2. Survey, 3. 810 Buckhill Site Photos, 4. Stonebridge Variance Letter, 5. Presentation
Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Design Exception to Allow for a Reduced Tree Ratio Requirement for the Minimum Number of Canopy Trees per Single Family Residential Lot, Located at 810 Buckhill Drive

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: May 28, 2024

DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department

CONTACT: Hunter Worthy, Urban Forester
Caitlyn Strickland, 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 design exception.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: April 30, 2024 (Original Application)

ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant has requested a design exception to allow for a reduced tree ratio requirement for an existing single family residential lot.

PLATTING STATUS: The subject property is currently platted.

EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES:

Location
Zoning District (Permitted Land Uses)
Existing Land Use
Subject Property
"PD" - Planned Development District Ordinance # 2023-02-015 (Residential Uses)
Single Family Residential
North
"PD" - Planned Development District Ordinance # 2023-02-015 (Residential Uses)
Single Family Residential
South
"PD" - Planned Development District Ordinance # 2023-02-015 (Residential Uses)
Single Family Residential
East
"PD" - Planned Development District Ordinance # 2023-02-015 (Residential Uses)
Single Family Residential
West
"PD" - Planned Development District Ordinance # 2023-02-015 (Residential Uses)
Single Family Residential

ACCESS/CIRCULATION:

Adjacent Streets:
Buckhill Drive, Residential Street


PARKING: The applicant has satisfied the minimum parking requirements as specified within Appendix 2B (McKinney Town Center D...

Click here for full text