AGENDA CAPTION:
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AC-20-02 (Block Development in Excess of 50%) Hold a public hearing and consider a request from Vantage at San Marcos for an Alternative Compliance to the access and stub streets standards in Section 3.6.4.1(D)3 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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Fiscal Note:
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Background Information:
The CD-4 zoning standards allow for a standard block of 2,400 feet. A preliminary site plan provided by the applicant indicates that the applicant would like to develop the majority of the block, approximately 87%, with the responsibility of the remaining 13% being left to the adjoining property owner, if and when the adjoining property develops.
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Recommendation:
Staff has reviewed the request with the criteria from Sections 2.8.4.4 and 3.6.5.1 of the San Marcos Development Code and recommends approval of the request with the following conditions:
1. This Alternative Compliance is contingent approval of the CD-4 zoning change request being approved; and
2. This Alternative Compliance shall not expire.