To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Matthew Cyr, Planner I
Subject:
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a recommendation for a Final Plat for Lot 1, Block A Rise Realty Addition, being 0.79-acres located on the east side of Woodlawn Court, zoned Single-Family 20,000 square-foot lots (SF-20) currently addressed as 1490 Randol Mill Avenue, to be addressed as 1483 Woodlawn Court if approved. Bryson Connally, applicant; Rise Realty DFW, LLC, owner. (P-21-0023)
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Request:
The Applicant is requesting a 13-foot variance to the lot width standards of the SF-20 zoning district.
Why Action is Required:
Section 2.07(D) of the UDC, a variance or deviation may be granted when special conditions exist that prevent the strict compliance of the Code.
Background:
The Applicant is requesting the lot width to be 107 feet in lieu of the required 120 feet.
Zoning Regulations:
• Size of Lots
o 1) Minimum Lot Area - Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.
o 2) Minimum Lot Width - One hundred twenty feet (120').
o 3) Minimum Lot Depth - One hundred fifty feet (150')
• Setbacks
o 1) Minimum Front Yard - Thirty-five feet (35')
o 2) Minimum Side Yard - Ten percent (10%) of the lot width but no more than fifteen feet (15')
o 3) Minimum Rear Yard - Twenty feet (20') adjacent to an alley; fifteen feet (15') if no alley.
Proposed Plat Development Standards:
• Lot Area - 34,360 square-feet
• Lot Width - 107 feet
• Lot Depth - 321.12 feet
• Front Setback- 35 feet
• Side Yard Setback - 10.7 feet
• Rear Setback- 15 feet
Summary:
Section 2.07 (A) (2) of the UDC states the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council shall take into account the nature of the proposed use of land involved and existing uses of the land in the vicinity, the number of persons who will reside or work in the proposed subdivision, and the probable effect of such variance upon traffic conditions and upon the public health, safety, convenience, and welfare in the vicinity. No variance shall be granted unless the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council finds:
1) That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that the strict application of the provisions of this Code would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land.
2) That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or injurious to other properties in the area.
3) That the granting of the variance will not have the effect of preventing the orderly subdivision of other lands in the area in accordance with the provisions of this Code.
4) That the granting of the variance will not constitute a violation of any other valid ordinance of the City of Keller.
5) That strict compliance with the regulations, and/or that the purpose of the regulations will be served to a greater extent by the alternative proposal.
Citizen Input:
On July 16, 2021, the City mailed out 20 Letters of Notification for this Public Hearing to all property owners within three-hundred feet (300’) of the subject site. A public hearing notice sign was posted on the site on July 16, 2021.
As of July 22, 2021, Staff has not received any comments either in support or opposition from the public.
Alternatives:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has the following options when considering a Plat application with a variance request:
§ Recommend approval as submitted.
§ Recommend approval with modified or additional condition(s).
§ Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose.
§ Recommend denial.
City Council Action:
If the Planning and Zoning Commission takes action and makes a recommendation on this agenda item, then this application will be scheduled for City Council action on August 17, 2021.
Supporting Documents:
§ Aerial and Zoning Maps
§ Staff Attachment A - Application and Information
§ Proposed Plat