Title
HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 31 Zoning to provide for a special exception process to the architectural and site design standards.
Summary
DATE: June 21, 2022
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Special Exception to the Architectural and Site Design Standards
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On April 26, 2022, the City Council approved an ordinance adopting Architectural and Site Design Standards. During that meeting, Council directed staff to bring back an ordinance amending the appeals process to allow the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) to authorize exceptions to the standards.
The proposed ordinance establishes a Special Exception process by which the ZBA may approve building designs that meet the intent, but not the letter, of the architectural standards.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
The City Council has three (3) alternatives:
§ Do not approve the ordinance;
§ Approve the ordinance with modifications; or
§ Approve the ordinance as presented.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance as presented.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The proposed ordinance conforms to the City’s policy and procedures as detailed in Chapter 31 of the Killeen Code of Ordinances.
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:
On May 16, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the ordinance as presented by a vote of 8 to 0.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
This item has been reviewed by the Planning and Legal staff.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Minutes
Ordinance