AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to consider an appeal by Chris Weigand of the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission on February 23, 2021 to deny the request for Alternative Compliance (AC-21-01) to the residential garage parking requirements in Section 7.1.4.1. of the Development Code for a proposed residential development located in the 3800 Block of Hwy 123.
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Meeting date: March 16, 2021
Department: Planning and Development Services
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City Council Strategic Initiative: n/a
Comprehensive Plan Element (s):
? Economic Development - Choose an item.
? Environment & Resource Protection - Choose an item.
? Land Use - Direct Growth, Compatible with Surrounding Uses
? Neighborhoods & Housing - Choose an item.
? Parks, Public Spaces & Facilities - Choose an item.
? Transportation - Choose an item.
? Core Services
? Not Applicable
Master Plan:
Vision San Marcos - A River Runs Through Us
Background Information:
The applicant is requesting Alternative Compliance to deviate from the Residential Garage Parking Standards that apply to Character District-2.5 (CD-2.5) zoning. A preliminary lot layout provided by the applicant indicates that approximately 61 residential lots are proposed on the property (see attached exhibit). However, a formal subdivision plat application has not yet been approved.
Section 7.1.4.1(C) Residential Garage Parking Requirements, outlines that garage placement must match one of the following options: Semi-flush, recessed, side-loaded, detached, or alley-loaded (see attached excerpt from the code). The applicant has requested to deviate from the options provided in the code and has proposed an alternative design that allows for garages combined with front porches and other architectural elements (see the attached applicant narrative)....
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