Title
HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 31, Sec. 31-903, Garages, providing for amendments to the standards regarding protruding garage doors. (Requires three-fourths (¾) majority vote.)
Summary
DATE: December 6, 2022
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 31-903 - GARAGES.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On April 19, 2022, City Council provided a Motion of Direction to change the draft language in Sec. 31-903 to make both subsection (a) and subsection (b) required. On April 26, 2022, the City Council adopted Architectural and Site Design Standards. As adopted, Sec. 31-903(b) effectively prohibits protruding garages, or “snout houses”.
On October 18, 2022, the City Council provided a Motion of Direction to amend Sec. 31-903 to require either subsection (a) or (b) to be met.
On November 7, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the proposed amendment and recommended disapproval by a vote of 6 to 0. In accordance with Killeen Code of Ordinance Sec. 31-39(e), a three-fourths (¾) majority vote of the City Council is required to overrule a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
The City Council has two (2) alternatives:
¨ Approve the ordinance as presented to change “and” to “or” and allow snout houses; or
¨ Do not approve the ordinance and leave the current standard prohibiting snout houses in place.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff does not recommend changes to Sec. 31-903 at this time. Staff finds that the proposed ordinance is inconsistent with the policies and principles in the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Staff finds that the proposed ordinance is inconsistent with the following policies and recommendation of the Comprehensive Plan:
Big Idea # 5 - Neighborhoods, not subdivisions, make great places for everyone, which states: “Streets and public spaces should be designed to prioritize walkability and human interaction over automobiles.”
NH5. Update design standards to enhance the quality of buildings, infrastructure, and neighborhoods, which recommends that the City “overhaul design and construction standards with a new focus on quality and appearance of residential and commercial buildings.”
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
This is not applicable
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
This is not applicable
Is this expenditure budgeted?
This is not applicable
If not, where will the money come from?
This is not applicable
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
This is not applicable
RECOMMENDATION:
At their Regular Meeting on November 7, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended disapproval of the proposed ordinance by a vote of 6 to 0.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
This item has been reviewed by the Planning and Legal staff
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Minutes
Ordinance