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COMMITTEE: Community Development
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Public Hearing - Zoning Request Z14-012 - Approval of a zoning amendment to eliminate zoning condition #9 that requires the new homes to have rear entry garages - 0.641 Acre Tract - Land Lot 489 - 2619 Hughes Street and 1146 & 1150 Fleming Street - 242 Development, LLC
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ISSUE: The applicant is requesting to eliminate zoning condition #9 from Zoning Case Z06-042 to allow the home builder the opportunity to choose between providing either a front-entry garage or rear-entry garage. Zoning condition #9 from Z06-042 requires the new homes to have rear-entry garages. The applicant believes eliminating this requirement will provide the home builder the opportunity to provide a variety of options when it comes to home product and if the homes are front entry homes, they will reduce the amount of impact on the critical root zone of the 55” oak tree. In addition, this request is similar to other zoning amendments approved in the immediate area (i.e. Hill Street).
BACKGROUND: The Mayor and Council approved the rezoning of the subject property from R-15 to RAD-Conditional on November 6, 2006 by a vote of 5-2.
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development recommends approval of the zoning amendment to eliminate zoning condition #9 from Zoning Case Z06-042 (changes are highlighted in yellow):
Standard Conditions
(Requirements # 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 17 from Section 1201 of the Zoning Code are not applicable)
1. The composition of the homes in a residential subdivision shall include a mixture of elements including; but not limited to: brick, stone, shake, hardy plank and stucco. No elevation shall be comprised of 100% hardy plank siding.
2. The developer shall be responsible for any traffic improvements (including additional right-of-way dedications) deemed necessary by either the City or the County during construction plan review. Sidewalks shall be pro...
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