File #: 15-1514    Version: 1 Name: Consideration of a Request to Revise the Development Standards for Southpointe Regarding the Maximum Lot Coverage on Property Generally Located North of the Intersection of U.S. Highway 287 and State Highway 360, South of the Union Pacific Railroad, Appro
Type: Consideration Item Status: Passed
File created: 9/9/2015 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/14/2015 Final action: 9/14/2015
Title: Consideration of a Request to Revise the Development Standards for Southpointe Regarding the Maximum Lot Coverage on Property Generally Located North of the Intersection of U.S. Highway 287 and State Highway 360, South of the Union Pacific Railroad, Approximately 2,200 Feet East of S. Mitchell Road, South of Mathis Road and West of Davis Drive (ZC#04-012A)
Sponsors: Felix Wong
Attachments: 1. Photos of outdoor spaces, 2. Sample Lot Layouts

Title

Consideration of a Request to Revise the Development Standards for Southpointe Regarding the Maximum Lot Coverage on Property Generally Located North of the Intersection of U.S. Highway 287 and State Highway 360, South of the Union Pacific Railroad, Approximately 2,200 Feet East of S. Mitchell Road, South of Mathis Road and West of Davis Drive (ZC#04-012A)

 

Requested Action

To consider the proposed revision described below.

 

Description/History

David Branch, the developer of South Pointe, is seeking a minor modification on behalf of the home builders in Southpointe, David Weekly Homes, MHI (Plantation Homes), and John Houston Homes to allow an increase in the maximum lot coverage for the single-family residential homes to accommodate larger outdoor living/patio spaces (see attachments).

The developer is requesting the following adjustments in the lot coverage:

Cottage Lots (50' wide):   From 55% to 60%

Village Lots (65' wide):  From 45% to 55%

Manor Lots (75' wide):    From 45% to 55%

Staff recommends approval of the revised maximum lot coverages.

 

Prepared By

Felix Wong, Director of Planning

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