Title
Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance Approving a Change of Zoning from C-1, Neighborhood Business District to SF-7.5/18, Single-Family Residential District on Approximately 1.46 Acres Located at 1557 Speers Drive; Cristina Salinas, owner/developer (ZC#20-010)
Requested Action
To consider the subject zoning change request.
Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on August 3, 2020 and voted by 6-0 to recommend approval.
Description/History - Changes for 3rd Reading
The City Council held a public hearing and second reading on September 14, 2020 and voted 7-0 to approve the zoning change. During discussion, one Council member suggested that the applicant revise the request from SF-7.5/18 to a higher zoning classification or a PD for single-family residential uses. The applicant revised the request and submitted a development plan for Council’s review.
The PD proposes the following:
Development Plan (Exhibit B)
The applicant plans to divide the existing tract into 3 lots as shown on Exhibit B. There is an existing house that the applicant may renovate or remove and build a new house that will meet the standards of this PD.
Lots 1 and 3 will comply with the following standards:
· Minimum Lot Width: 90 feet
· Minimum Lot Depth: 200 feet
· Minimum Living Area Per Dwelling: 2000 Square Feet
· Minimum Front Yard Setback: 25 feet
· Minimum Side Yard Setback: 10 feet (interior), 25 feet (exterior)
· Minimum Rear Yard Setback: 25 feet
Lot 2 will comply with the following standards:
· Minimum Lot Width: 70 Feet
· Minimum Lot Depth: 200 Feet
· Minimum Living Area (Existing House): 1500 Square Feet
· Minimum Living Area (New House): 2000 Square Feet
· Minimum Front Yard Setback: 25 feet
· Minimum Side Yard Setback: 10 feet
· Minimum Rear Yard Setback: 25 feet
A new house on any lot must have the following elements:
· The prominent roof pitch will be a minimum of 8:12
· 8 foot front doors
· decorative garage door...
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