AGENDA CAPTION:
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AC-20-01 (CD-4 Lot Width) Hold a public hearing and consider a request from Vantage at San Marcos for an Alternative Compliance to the maximum lot width requirements in Section 4.4.3.4 of the Development Code relating to a proposed apartment development located near the intersection of Old Bastrop Highway and Highway 123, Hays County, Texas. (W. Parrish)
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Meeting date: February 25, 2020
Department: Planning and Development Services
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Background Information:
The applicant is requesting an Alternative Compliance to deviate from the Maximum Lot Width Standards that apply within the CD-4 zoning district. A request to annex and rezone the property is being considered concurrent with this Alternative Compliance application request.
The applicant is proposing to increase the lot width in order to allow the lot width to extend up to the block perimeter maximum. The applicant does not anticipate a lot width greater than 850 feet. The applicant will still be required to meet the Build to Zone requirement of 60% on all primary street frontages.
The CD-4 zoning district does not require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Purpose Built Student Housing. The applicant has agreed to a condition of this Alternative Compliance that a CUP for Purpose Built Student Housing will be required if Purpose Built Student Housing is ever proposed to be developed on this site.
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Recommendation:
Staff has reviewed the request with the criteria in Sections 2.8.4.4 and 3.6.5.1 of the San Marcos Development Code and recommends approval with the following conditions.
1. This Alternative Compliance applies to Apartment Building Types constructed on the subject property. All other Building Types shall follow the regulations outlined in the Development Code;
2. There shall be no trash dumpsters located within 100 feet of any property line adjoining property zoned Character District-3 or property that is outside City Limits.
3. A Conditional Use Permit for Purpose Built Student Housing will be required if any Purpose Built Student Housing is proposed to be constructed;
4. Alternative Compliance is contingent on CD-4 zoning request approval;
5. This Alternative Compliance shall not expire.