Title
Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance Approving a Change of Zoning from SF-7.5/12 Single-Family Residential District to PD Planned Development District for Single-Family Residential Uses on Approximately 1.3 Acres Being a Portion of Lot 5, Block 3 of the Original Town of Britton, Generally Located at 913 Cope St.; Jordan Riness of Riness Holdings LLC (ZC#18-022)
Requested Action
To consider the subject zoning change request.
Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on October 15, 2018, and voted 6-0 to approve as presented.
Description/History
First Reading
The subject property consists of 1.3 acres of land located at the northeast corner of Cope Street and Dollar Street. The property is currently occupied by a single-family home, a four-car detached garage, and a shed, all located on the north half of the property. The applicant is requesting to re-zone the property from SF-7.5/12 Single-Family Residential District to PD Planned Development District for single-family residential uses.
Development Plan
The applicant plans to develop seven single-family homes oriented towards Cope St. All existing structures on the property will be demolished. The applicant plans to follow all the standards for SF-7.5/18 zoned property, except for minimum lot depth and minimum masonry construction due to the layout and age of the subdivision. The ordinary minimum lot depth is 110’; the applicant is proposing a lot depth of 100’. To compensate, the applicant is proposing a lot width that exceeds the minimum standards by at least 10’. The minimum proposed residence size of 1,800 sq. ft. that is applicable to SF-7.5/18 zoning standards will also exceed the standards for the current zoning district (1,200 sq. ft.). In addition, due to the property being located in an older subdivision, it is exempt from the minimum masonry construction requirements. 80% masonry construction would also be incompatible with the neigh...
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