To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Katasha Smithers, Planner
Subject:
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider amendments to the City of Keller Unified Development Code (UDC), adopted by Ordinance No. 1746 dated July 7, 2015, by amending Article 5 - Subdivision Design, related to drainage; authorizing publication; provide for penalties; and establishing an effective date. City of Keller, Applicant. (UDC-21-0002)
Background:
Staff is proposing to modify Section 5.17of the Unified Development Code (UDC) which addresses drainage easements. The Staff is proposing to eliminate the requirement to dedicate floodplain to the City in a separate lot. In addition, Staff is proposing to clarify drainage easement requirements and maintenance responsibilities. (See attached Exhibit B for the mark-up version of the proposed amendments.)
Citizen Input:
An amendment to the text of the UDC requires a public hearing notice to be published in the local newspaper ten (10) days prior to the scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting date. The notice for the Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing was published in the March 12, 2021, edition of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Alternatives:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has the following options when considering an amendment to the text of the UDC:
- Recommend approval as submitted.
- Recommend approval with modifications or additional amendments(s).
- Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose.
- Recommend denial.
Supporting Documents:
- Exhibit A - clean version
- Exhibit B - redline text