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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on Design Exceptions to a Site Plan for Commercial Entertainment, Outdoor (McKinney Flour Mill), Located at 601 East Louisiana 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: November 14, 2023
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Jake Bennett, Planner II
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 proposed site plan with the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall receive approval of the following Design Exceptions to:
a. Not meet the minimum 85% building frontage requirement along a Pedestrian Priority "A" Street (East Virginia Street).
b. Not meet the minimum 85% building frontage requirement along a Pedestrian Priority "A" Street (East Louisiana Street).
c. Not meet the minimum 50% building frontage requirement along a Pedestrian Priority "B" Street (Throckmorton Street).
d. Provide a Street Screening Device greater than 4' in height.
e. Provide a Street Screening Device of alternative material.
Prior to issuance of a building permit:
1. The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: August 7, 2023 (Original Application)
August 29, 2023 (Revised Submittal)
September 21, 2023 (Revised Submittal)
October 26, 2023 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to construct an approximately 3,500 square foot outdoor commercial entertainment venue (McKinney Flour Mill) at 601 East Louisiana Street.
PLATTING STATUS: The subject property is cur...
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