AGENDA DATE: 7/8/2015
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ZMA200400024 Special Exception to Vary Old Trail Village Code of Development
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution approving a special exception to vary the approved Code of Development
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Walker, Kamptner, Benish, Yaniglos, Newberry
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Tom Foley
BACKGROUND: A zoning map amendment was approved for Old Trail Village on September 14, 2005, that rezoned the property from Rural Areas, R-1, and R-6 to Neighborhood Model District, inclusive of an Application Plan and Code of Development. An application for a minor site plan amendment is now under review for this property (SDP 2015-00030). Twenty-one (21) variations to the Application Plan and/or Code of Development have previously been granted. The Applicant has requested a special exception to vary the Code of Development to permit architectural features such as front porches, stoops, and overhangs/eaves on Lots 5 through 11 in Block 3C and Lots 14 through 20 in Block 1B of the development to encroach one (1) foot into the required twelve (12) foot sidewalk and planting strip. The requested variation is necessary before the site plan amendment can be approved by staff.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Development Areas: Attract quality employment, commercial, and high density residential uses into development areas by providing services and infrastructure that encourage redevelopment and private investment while protecting the quality of neighborhoods.
DISCUSSION: County Code ? 18-8.5.5.3 allows special exceptions to vary approved Application Plans and Codes of Development upon considering whether the proposed variation: (1) is consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan; (2) does not increase the approved development density or intensity of development; (3) does not adversely affect the timing and phasing of development of an...
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