Title
Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance Approving a Change of Zoning from PR, Pre-Development District to PD, Planned Development District for Single-Family Residential and Commercial Uses on Approximately 91.7 Acres out of the M.D. Dickey Survey, Abstract #195 and T.J. Hanks Survey, Abstract #1109, Johnson County, and the M.D. Dickey Survey, Abstract #1986 and T.J. Hanks Survey, Abstract #644, Tarrant County, TX, Generally Located at the Southeast Corner of the Intersection of W. Broad Street and Lillian Road and South of the Intersection of Retta Road and W. Broad Street; BBCP Acquisitions (ZC#18-031)
Requested Action
To consider the subject zoning change request.
Recommendation
Staff recommended approval to the Planning and Zoning Commission with the following conditions:
On Page 3 of Exhibit B, Paragraphs 2 and 4 under the “Development Standards” section refer to allowing a reduction in the lot depth and width of the lots at cul-de-sacs and elbows. On January 14, 2019, the City Council adopted an ordinance to eliminate a reduction in the size of standard SF-7.5/18 lots. Staff believes lots in this development can meet the standard requirements without a reduction in width or depth and recommends that this provision be eliminated.
On Page 3 of Exhibit B, Paragraph 6 under the “Development Standards” section allows a reduction of the rear yard setback from 15 feet to 10 feet for an outdoor living area, whether covered or uncovered. Under the Zoning Ordinance, outdoor living areas that are not covered that include fixed above-ground features such as a hearth or fireplace, outdoor kitchen counters or grill, seating and related amenities are subject to the City’s accessory structure regulations in the same manner as a pergola or storage shed. Accessory structures have different regulations for area, height and setbacks than a house. Staff recommends that this provision only apply to covered outdoor living areas.
On Page 3 of Exhibit B,...
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