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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on Design Exceptions to a Site Plan for a Traditional Multi-Family Development, Located at 4401 West University 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 13, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Jake Bennett, Planner II
Caitlyn Strickland, AICP, Planning Manager
Hayley Angel, AICP, Interim 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 denial of the proposed site plan due to lack of conformance with Section 206C.3.a. of the Unified Development Code (UDC).
However, should the applicant's request be approved, the following conditions shall apply:
1. The applicant receive the following Design Exceptions:
a. A Design Exception to Section 206C.3.a. of the Unified Development Code (UDC) to provide a 6' tall metal fence with masonry columns every 20' on-center and evergreen screening shrubs along the proposed western property line as an alternative screening device.
b. A Design Exception to Section 206C.3.a. of the Unified Development Code (UDC) to provide a 6' tall metal fence with masonry columns every 20' on-center along the northern property line as an alternative screening device.
c. A Design Exception to Section 206C.3.a. of the Unified Development Code (UDC) to not provide a screening device along the southern property line.
d. A Design Exception to Section 206C.3.a. of the Unified Development Code (UDC) to utilize the existing 6' tall metal fence with masonry columns every 20' on-center with evergreen shrubs along the eastern property line adjacent to the existing multi-family residential development as an alternative screening device.
e. A Design ...
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