Title
Ordinance - Public Hearing and First and Final Reading on an Ordinance Approving Proposed Amendments to Section 155.072 of the Mansfield Code of Ordinances Related to Limiting the Number of Principal Buildings and Outbuildings Permitted in the D-1 and D-2 Zones within the D, Downtown District, and Permitting Row Houses By-Right in the D-2 and SD-1 Zones within the D, Downtown District (OA#23-003)
Requested Action
To consider the proposed ordinance amendment
Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on March 22, 2023, and voted 5 to 0 to recommend approval.
Ayes: 5 - Axen, Mainer, Bennett, Groll, and Shaw
Nays: 0
Absent: 2 - Goodwin and Thompson
The Department of Planning and Development Services recommends approval.
Description/History
The D, Downtown District is a zoning designation which purposefully emphasizes building form and the function of public (and semi-public) space over building use. This zoning designation is intended to preserve and protect Mansfield’s historic urban core and enable and encourage context-sensitive environments defined by human-scaled development, a rich mix of uses, vibrant streetscapes and elevated architecture.
The first amendment, as proposed, intends to limit the total number of principal buildings and outbuildings to one (1) each within the D-1 and D-2 Zones. The first amendment will be a new provision and it will ensure that low intensity (i.e., the D-1 Zones) and transitional areas (i.e., the D-2 Zones) are not adversely impacted by infill and redevelopment within the historic urban core. The proposed language is as follows:
“(4) In D-1 and D-2 zones, only two buildings may be built on each lot, one principal building and one outbuilding.”
The second amendment, as proposed, intends to amend a Specific Use Permit approval for row houses in the D-2 and SD-1 Zones, and to allow the same as a permitted use by-right in the D-2 and SD-1 Zones. The second amendment would modify Tabl...
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