HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_ZBA_04.16.2019Notice of Meeting for the
Zoning Board of Adjustment
of the City of Georgetown
April 16, 2019 at 5:00 PM
at City Council Chambers - 510 West 9th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
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Legislative Regular Agenda
A The consideration and possible action of the of the minutes from the February 19, 2019 Zoning Board of
Adjustment meeting- Stephanie McNickle
B The consideration and possible action of the of the minutes from the March 19, 2019 Zoning Board of
Adjustment meeting- Stephanie McNickle
C Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a variance from Unified Development Code (UDC)
Section 6.02.090, which sets the maximum number of living units to 24 units per structure in the High
Density Multifamily (MF-2) District to allow a structure with 42 units on the property located at 2211
Westinghouse Rd, bearing the legal description of 11.094 acres out of the J Robertson Survey, Abstract
No. 545, and the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21 (2019-2-VAR). Michael Patroski, Planner
Adjournment
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Robyn Densmore, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Georgetown, TX 78626, a place readily
accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of __________________, 2019, at
__________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said
meeting.
____________________________________
Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Zoning Board of Adjustment
April 16, 2019
SUBJECT:
The consideration and possible action of the of the minutes from the February 19, 2019 Zoning Board of
Adjustment meeting- Stephanie McNickle
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Minutes Cover Memo
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes Page 1 of 2
February 19, 2019
City of Georgetown, Texas
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
Council and Courts Building located at 101 E. 7th Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Commissioners present: Josh Schroeder, Chair; Alex Fuller; Travis Perthuis; John Marler; and Kaylah
McCord, Ed Whitmore - Alternate.
Commissioner(s) Absent:
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Andreina Davila, Current Planning Manager;
Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary.
Regular Session
A. (This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any
purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
Chair Schroeder opened the meeting at 5:00.
• Call to Order
• Pledge of Allegiance – Pitts led the Pledge.
• Comments from the Chair
• Welcome and Meeting Procedures
• Action from Executive Session
B. Consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the December 4, 2018 meeting. Stephanie
McNickle, Recording Secretary
Motion by Marler to approve the minutes from the December 4, 2018 meeting. Second by McCord.
Approved. (5-0)
C. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a 10-foot variance from the 25-foot minimum
rear setback when adjacent to a residential district requirement of Unified Development Code
(UDC) Section 7.02.020, to allow a 15-foot rear setback on the property located at 601 River Bend,
bearing the legal description of Lot 4, Block 11, Quail Meadow Unit 3. (VAR-2018-004) Chelsea Irby,
Senior Planner
Chelsea Irby presented the staff report and reviewed over the Zoning Variance request in
accordance with the Unified Development Code (UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has
determined that the proposed request meets 6 of the 6 required findings established in UDC Section
3.15.030.A for a Zoning Variance.
Chair Schroeder invited the applicant to speak. The applicant declined but stated he will be glad to
answer questions.
Chair Schroeder opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward. The Public Hearing was closed.
Motion by McCord to approve the request for a 10-foot variance from the 25-foot minimum rear
setback when adjacent to a residential district requirement of Unified Development Code (UDC)
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes Page 2 of 2
February 19, 2019
Section 7.02.020, to allow a 15-foot rear setback on the property located at 601 River Bend, bearing
the legal description of Lot 4, Block 11, Quail Meadow Unit 3. Second by Fuller. Approved. (5-0)
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 5:47p.m.
____________________________________ ____________________________________
Alex Fuller, Chair Attest, Kaylah McCord, Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Zoning Board of Adjustment
April 16, 2019
SUBJECT:
The consideration and possible action of the of the minutes from the March 19, 2019 Zoning Board of
Adjustment meeting- Stephanie McNickle
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
na
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Minutes from the March 19, 2019 meeting.Cover Memo
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes Page 1 of 2
March 19, 2019
City of Georgetown, Texas
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
Council and Courts Building located at 101 E. 7th Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Commissioners present: Alex Fuller, Chair; Travis Perthuis, Vice-chair; Kaylah McCord, Secretary; John
Marler and Ed Whitmore
Commissioner(s) Absent:
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Andreina Davila, Current Planning Manager; Ethan
Harwell and Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary.
Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any
purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
Chair Fuller opened the meeting at 5:00.
• Call to Order
• Pledge of Allegiance – Pitts led the Pledge.
• Comments from the Chair
• Welcome and Meeting Procedures
• Action from Executive Session
Legislative Regular Agenda
A Nomination and selection of Vice-chair and Secretary for the 2019/20 Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary.
Motion by Marler to nominate Perthuis as 2019-2020 Vice-chair of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Second by Whitmore. Approved. (5-0)
Motion by Marler to nominate McCord as 2019-2020 Secretary of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Second by Perthuis. Approved. (5-0)
B Discussion and possible action establishing the regular meeting date, time and place of the Zoning
Board of Adjustment for 2019/20. Stephanie McNickle, Recording Secretary. Motion by Whitmore
to meet the third Tuesday of the month if there is an item on the agenda. Second by McCord.
Approved. (5-0)
C Public Hearing and possible action on a request for 1) a variance from Unified Development Code
(UDC) Section 6.05.010, which sets the maximum size of an accessory structure at 25% of the size of
the principal structure, to allow an increase in the size of an accessory structure to 70% of the size of
the principal structure (request withdrawn by the applicant), and 2) a variance from UDC Section
6.02.050, for a 1.5 foot variance from the required 10 foot rear setback, to create a 8.5 foot rear
setback, for the property located at 1500 Timber Street, bearing the legal description of 0.18 acres in
Outlot Division A, Block 2, City of Georgetown (2019-1-VAR). Ethan Harwell, Planner
Ethan Harwell presented his staff report to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes Page 2 of 2
March 19, 2019
Staff has reviewed the zoning variance request for a 1.5-foot variance from the required 10-foot
setback in accordance with the UDC and other applicable codes. Staff has determined that the
proposed request meets 1 of the 7 required findings established in UDC Section 3.15.030.A for a
Zoning Variance as outlined in the attached Staff Report.
Chair Fuller invited the applicant to address the Board. The applicant declined.
Chair fuller opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward. The Public Hearing was closed.
Motion by Marler to deny a variance from UDC Section 6.02.050, for a 1.5 foot variance from the
required 10 foot rear setback, to create a 8.5 foot rear setback, for the property located at 1500
Timber Street, bearing the legal description of 0.18 acres in Outlot Division A, Block 2, City of
Georgetown. Second by Whitmore. Denied. (5-0)
Item was pulled from the agenda as the request of the applicant.
D Public Hearing and possible action on a request to appeal an administrative decision regarding the
determination of an alternative design to protect a heritage tree pursuant to Unified Development
Code (UDC) Section 8.02.050.B.1 (2019-1-APL). Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 5:14 p.m.
____________________________________ ____________________________________
Alex Fuller, Chair Attest, Kaylah McCord, Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Zoning Board of Adjustment
April 16, 2019
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a variance from Unified Development Code (UDC)
Section 6.02.090, which sets the maximum number of living units to 24 units per structure in the High
Density Multifamily (MF-2) District to allow a structure with 42 units on the property located at 2211
Westinghouse Rd, bearing the legal description of 11.094 acres out of the J Robertson Survey, Abstract
No. 545, and the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21 (2019-2-VAR). Michael Patroski, Planner
ITEM SUMMARY:
Overview of Applicant's Request:
The applicant is requesting a variance to the maximum number of living units permitted in a structure in the
High Density Multi-family (MF-2) District. The current maximum number of living units permitted is 24
units. The applicant is requesting that the structure be permitted to have up to 42 units in a structure.
Staff's Analysis:
Staff has reviewed the Zoning Variance request in accordance with the Unified Development Code (UDC)
and other applicable codes. Staff has determined that the proposed request meets 7 of the 7 required
findings established in UDC Section 3.15.030.A for a Zoning Variance as outlined below and in the
attached Staff Report. Per the UDC, no Zoning Variance shall be granted unless the ZBA finds all of the
approval criteria has been met.
Public Comments:
As required by the Unified Development Code (UDC), all property owners within 200 feet of the subject
property were notified of the request (11 notices mailed), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was
placed in the Sun Newspaper March 31, 2019, and signs were posted on-site. As of the publication date of
this report, staff has received 0 written comments in favor and 0 in opposition of the request.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None. The applicant has paid the required application fees.
SUBMITTED BY:
Michael Patroski, Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Staff Report Cover Memo
Exhibit 1 - Location Map Exhibit
Exhibit 2 - Zoning Map Exhibit
Exhibit 3 - Applicants Letter of Intent Exhibit
VAR Presentation Cover Memo
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Zoning Board of Adjustment
Planning Department Staff Report
Case No. 2019-2-VAR
North Star Senior Multifamily Page 1 of 8
Report Date: April 5, 2019
Case No: 2019-2-VAR
Project Planner: Michael Patroski, Planner
Item Details
Project Name: North Star Senior Multifamily
Project Address: 2211 Westinghouse Road
Legal Description: 11.094 acres of J. Robertson Survey and WM Addition Survey.
Applicant: Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc., c/o Daniel Hart, P.E.
Property Owner: APITX 10 LLC
Request: The applicant is requesting a variance to allow more than 24 units per structure
in the High Density Multi-Family (MF-2) zoning district for a new structure
proposed on the western portion of the subject property.
Case History: This is the first public hearing for the request. In August 2017, the Zoning Board
of Adjustment approved a variance to allow a structure located in the center of
the site to exceed the maximum twenty-four (24) units per structure requirement.
(VAR-2017-008)
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Planning Department Staff Report
Case No. 2019-2-VAR
North Star Senior Multifamily Page 2 of 8
Overview of Applicant’s Request
The applicant is requesting approval for a Variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) to
exceed the maximum number of twenty-four (24) dwelling units per structure as required in Unified
Development Code (UDC) Section 6.02.090, High Density Multifamily District (MF-2) Lot and
Dimensional Standards. This request is for a new structure (highlighted in blue below) proposed to be
located on the western portion of the subject property.
The subject property is located at 2211 Westinghouse Road on an 11.51-acre site. The applicant is
proposing to construct a senior multifamily development with a total of 229 units (187 units in Building
A and 42 units in Building B). The subject structure will have approximately 46 parking spaces. The
UDC allows up to a maximum 45 feet (or approximately 4 stories) building height. The applicant is
proposing three stories.
Location:
The subject property is located at 2211 Westinghouse Road, approximately 650 feet east of its
intersection with FM 1460.
Future Land Use and Zoning Designations:
The Future Land Use designation is Moderate Density Residential. It has a High Density Multi-Family
(MF-2) and Low Density Multi-Family (MF-1) zoning district.
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Planning Department Staff Report
Case No. 2019-2-VAR
North Star Senior Multifamily Page 3 of 8
Site Information:
The subject property is approximately 600 feet north from Westinghouse Road, due to its flagged
shaped layout. The subject property is primarily flat and has minimal trees or shrubs on site. It is
surrounded by primarily large tracts of undeveloped land that are anticipated to be developed with
commercial uses due to its current zoning districts and location along two major thoroughfares.
The current zoning, Future Land Use designation, and existing uses of the adjacent properties to the
north, south, east, and west are outlined in the table below:
Surrounding Properties:
The current zoning, Future Land Use designation, and existing uses of the adjacent properties to the
north, south, east and west are outlined in the table below:
LOCATION ZONING DISTRICTS FUTURE LAND USE EXISTING USE
North
Low Density Multifamily (MF-1)
and High Density Multifamily
(MF-2)
Moderate Density
Residential Undeveloped land
South Agriculture (AG)
Moderate Density
Residential &
Community Commercial
Single-Family
Residences
East Agriculture (AG) Moderate Density
Residential
RV & Boat Storage
Facility
West Local Commercial (C-1) and
General Commercial (C-3)
Moderate Density
Residential &
Community Commercial
Undeveloped
commercial land
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Planning Department Staff Report
Case No. 2019-2-VAR
North Star Senior Multifamily Page 4 of 8
Approval Criteria
The following are the pertinent sections of the UDC related to this request:
1. Section 3.15 – Variance; see section below for review and approval criteria.
2. Section 6.02.090.A. Lot & Dimensional Standards for High Density Multifamily District, Apartment
Units per structure,
Staff has reviewed the variance request and the applicant’s stated findings, and has evaluated the
request based on the UDC required findings for a variance in accordance with UDC Section 3.15.030,
which stated:
Required Findings
The Zoning Board of Adjustment may authorize a variance from the requirements of the zoning
provisions of the UDC if the variance from the terms of the zoning provisions is not contrary to the
public interest and, due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the requirements would result in
unnecessary hardship, so the spirit of this Code is preserved, and substantial justice done. No variance
shall be granted unless the ZBA finds all of the required findings established in UDC Section 3.15.030.A.
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Planning Department Staff Report
Case No. 2019-2-VAR
North Star Senior Multifamily Page 5 of 8
Staff has determined that the proposed request meets 7 of the 7 required findings established in UDC
Section 3.15.030.A for a Zoning Variance as outlined below. Per the UDC, no Zoning Variance shall be
granted unless the ZBA finds all of the approval criteria has been met.
ZONING VARIANCE CRITERIA FINDING COMMENT
Extraordinary Conditions -
That there are extraordinary or
special conditions affecting the land
involved such that strict application
of the provisions of this Unified
Development Code will deprive the
applicant of the reasonable use of
their land. For example, a Zoning
Variance might be justified because
of topographic or other special
conditions unique to the property
and development involved, while it
would not be justified due to
inconvenience or financial
disadvantage.
Complies
The flag shape of the lot prohibits
buildings being located on the
narrow portion of the lot, which
comprises approximately 3 acres
of the subject property. Once the
conditions of building setbacks,
different zoning districts, and flag
shape of the lot are considered,
the available envelope to locate
buildings is substantially
restricted. Staff finds that these
conditions affect the property for
which the variance is being
requested.
No Substantial Detriment-
That the granting of the Zoning
Variance will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety or welfare
or injurious to other property in the
area or to the City in administering
this Code.
Complies
The requested variance will not
be injurious or detrimental to the
public health, safety or welfare.
The requested variance will not
substantially injure the
appropriate use of the adjacent
properties or alter the essential
character of the district.
Other Property -
That the conditions that create the
need for the Zoning Variance do not
generally apply to other property in
the vicinity.
Complies
There are no other properties located
within the surrounding
neighborhood that have a flagged
shaped lot. However, if there were
other flagged shaped properties,
each property is reviewed on a case-
by case basis as the circumstances
and existing conditions of each lot
may differ greatly. The approval of
this Variance to exceed the number
of apartment units per structure on
the subject property will not set a
precedent for other developments in
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Planning Department Staff Report
Case No. 2019-2-VAR
North Star Senior Multifamily Page 6 of 8
ZONING VARIANCE CRITERIA FINDING COMMENT
the area, except for situations with
the same exceptional and
extraordinary circumstances.
Applicant's Actions -
That the conditions that create the
need for the Zoning Variance are
not the result of the applicant's own
actions.
Complies
The applicant did not create the
flagged shaped lot that results in the
need for the Variance request. The
subject property was created through
a legal deed prior to the City’s
Subdivision Ordinance becoming
effective on May 10, 1977.
Additionally, the subject property
has a mixed of low and high-density
multifamily zoning districts which
was in place prior to the applicant’s
affiliation with the subject property.
Comprehensive Plan -
That the granting of the Zoning
Variance would not substantially
conflict with the Comprehensive
Plan and the purposes of this Code.
Complies
In this case, granting a Variance in
order to build the proposed senior
multifamily development would be
consistent with Goal #1 of the
Comprehensive Plan and the
purposes of this Code in that it
would promote sound, sustainable
and compact development patterns
with balanced land uses. A
multifamily development at this
location would provide a balanced
mix of land uses as the subject
property is already zoned for
multifamily development, it is and
will continue to be surrounded by
commercially zoned properties with
single-family uses the vicinity. It
should also be noted that the
abutting undeveloped lots will
eventually develop with other
compatible uses further contributing
to the balance of uses in this area.
A rezone application is not being
requested as the subject property is
already zoned for multifamily
development, which is consistent
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Planning Department Staff Report
Case No. 2019-2-VAR
North Star Senior Multifamily Page 7 of 8
ZONING VARIANCE CRITERIA FINDING COMMENT
with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Although the proposal increases the
number of apartment units per
structure, the applicant is proposing
the layout of the new buildings to
match sections of the larger building
that was designed with an interior
courtyard to break up the massing
and meets the intent of the required
cap of apartment units per structure.
The new building is a “C” shaped
building surrounding an open space,
which would still provide for a break
in the massing of the building.
Therefore, this project does not
conflict with the Comprehensive
Plan and the purposes of this Code.
Utilization -
That because of the conditions that
create the need for the Zoning
Variance, the application of this
Code to the particular piece of
property would effectively prohibit
or unreasonably restrict the
utilization of the property.
Complies
The conditions of the subject
property, specifically the flagged
shaped configuration, limit the site
design of a typical multifamily
development. A strict enforcement
of the maximum 24 apartment units
per structure would restrict the full
utilization of the subject property.
In this case, the applicant is
proposing to build a “C” shaped
building surrounding an open space,
where the buildings are sited in a
flagged shape that serves to break up
the buildings massing.
Additionally, due to the shape of the
lot, the proposed location of the
buildings would be approximately
600 feet away from the right-of-way
along Westinghouse Road and is 650
feet from FM 1460 reducing the
visual impact that large mass
buildings may have on the public
right-of-way. Development of the
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Planning Department Staff Report
Case No. 2019-2-VAR
North Star Senior Multifamily Page 8 of 8
ZONING VARIANCE CRITERIA FINDING COMMENT
surrounding properties would
further buffer the proposed buildings
since commercial uses require
landscape bufferyards between
commercial uses and multifamily
uses. Therefore, the Variance would
provide the applicant reasonable use
of the property and enjoy the same
rights as other property owners
within the same zoning districts.
Insufficient Findings -
The following types of possible
findings do not constitute sufficient
grounds for granting a Zoning
Variance:
a. That the property cannot be used
for its highest and best use.
b. That there is a financial or
economic hardship.
c. That there is a self-created
hardship by the property owner or
their agent.
d. That the development objectives
of the property owner are or will be
frustrated.
Complies
Staff determined that this section
does not apply to this Variance
application as none of these
standards are being applied to this
request.
Based on the subject properties unique “flag” shaped lot and the criteria found within the UDC, Section
3.15.030.A, staff finds that the submitted variance request meets 7 of the 7 required findings.
Public Comments
As required by the Unified Development Code (UDC), all property owners within 200 feet of the subject
property were notified of the request (11 notices mailed), a legal notice advertising the public hearing
was placed in the Sun Newspaper March 31, 2019 and signs were posted on-site. As of the publication
date of this report, staff has received 0 written comments in favor and 0 in opposition of the request.
Attachment(s)
Attachment 1 – Location Map
Attachment 2 – Conceptual Plan
Attachment 3 – Applicant’s Letter of Intent
Attachment 4 – Public Comments
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North Star Senior Multifamily
2019-2-VAR
Zoning Board of Adjustment
April 16, 2019
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Items under consideration
2
2019-2-VAR
•Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a
variance from Unified Development Code (UDC) Section
6.02.090, which sets the maximum number of living units to 24
units per structure in the High Density Multifamily District (MF-
2) to allow a structure with 42 units on the property located at
2211 Westinghouse Rd, bearing the legal description of 11.094
acres out of the J Robertson Survey, Abstract No. 545, and the
William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21 (2019-2-VAR).
•The applicant is requesting a variance to allow more than 24
units per structure in the High Density Multi-Family (MF-2)
zoning district for a new structure proposed on the western
portion of the subject property.
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Location Map
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Aerial Map
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RV & Boat
Storage FacilityUndeveloped
Commercial
Single-Family
Residential
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Zoning Map
5Page 26 of 33
Case History-VAR -2017-008
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•The High Density Multifamily District (MF-2) is intended for attached multifamily residential
development, such as apartments and condominiums, at a density not to exceed 24 dwelling units
per acre. The MF-2 District is appropriate in areas designated on the Future Land Use Plan as high
density residential or mixed-use. Properties zoned MF-2 should have direct access to major
thoroughfares and arterial streets and should not route traffic through lower density residential
areas. The MF District is appropriate adjacent to both residential and non-residential districts and
may serve as a transition between single-family districts and more intense commercial districts.
High Density Residential (MF-2)
7
MF-2 -High Density Multifamily
Lot Size, minimum square feet 2 acres
Dwelling Units per structure, maximum 24
Lot Width, minimum feet 50
Front Setback, minimum feet 25
Side Setback, minimum feet 15
Rear Setback, minimum feet 15
Building Height, maximum feet 45
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Site Plan
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Staff Findings –UDC
Criteria For Variance Complies Does not
Comply
Partially
Complies
1. Extraordinary Conditions X
2. No Substantial Detriment X
3. Other Property X
4. Applicant's Actions X
5. Comprehensive Plan X
6. Utilization X
7. Insufficient Findings X
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Public Notifications
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Public Notifications
•11 property owners, who are within 200’ of the
subject property to be rezoned, were notified
about the public hearing;
•Notice of the public hearing was published in
the Sun News on March 31, 2019; and
•Signs were posted on the property in
accordance with the UDC.
•To date, staff has received 0 comments in
regards to the request.
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Summary:
•Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a
variance from Unified Development Code (UDC) Section
6.02.090, which sets the maximum number of living units to
24 units per structure in the High Density Multifamily
District (MF-2) to allow a structure with 42 units on the
property located at 2211 Westinghouse Rd, bearing the
legal description of 11.094 acres out of the J Robertson
Survey, Abstract No. 545, and the William Addison Survey,
Abstract No. 21 (2019-2-VAR)
•Per UDC Section 3.15.020 E, the Zoning Board of Adjustment
shall hold a Public Hearing… and make a decision.
•The Board must make a finding for all 7 of the approval
criteria.
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