AGENDA DATE: 10/7/2015
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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. White Hall Magisterial District.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Walker, Davis, Kamptner, Benish, Yaniglos, Newberry
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. 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 site plan is now under review for this property (SDP 2015-00035). Twenty-seven (27) variations to the Application Plan and/or Code of Development have previously been granted. The Applicant has requested four special exceptions for Block 27: to reduce lot sizes, to increase building height, to reduce setbacks and to allow architectural features such as overhangs/eaves to encroach up to one foot into the required setback. All of these variations are necessary before the site plan 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 any other development in the zoning district; (4) does not require a s...
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