To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Matthew Cyr, Planner I
Subject:
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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 8 - Zoning Districts- to add provisions regulating breezeways; authorizing publication; provide for penalties; and establishing an effective date. City of Keller, applicant. (UDC-21-0005)
Background:
Staff is proposing to amend Section 8.10 of the Unified Development Code (UDC) to add provisions related to breezeways. The proposed language delineates what constitutes an expansion of the main structure and what constitutes a detached structure. Over the last several years, applicants have circumvented ordinances by attaching them to main structures by breezeway and calling this an expansion of the main structure. Though, certainly creating a connected fire path, the structures are built and used separately. The intent of the proposed clarification is to ensure applicants are not attaching accessory structures to the main structure. Currently, if an accessory structure is attached as part of the main structure the applicant is not required to go through the SUP process if required.
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 April 30, 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:
- UDC Section 8.10 with proposed language
- Current UDC Section 8.10