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...
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