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Conduct a public hearing and consider the request for Detailed Site Plan approval for the installation of fencing, including a Zoning Amendment request to allow said fencing within the front yard, on an approximately 2.1-acre property located at 13710 Hutton Drive and located within the Planned Development District No. 22 (PD-22) zoning district; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
The applicant, Greg Boss with Tubbesing, is seeking approval of a Detailed Site Plan for the installation of fencing, including a Zoning Amendment request to allow said fencing within the front yard, for the existing office and warehouse building located at 13710 Hutton Drive, an approximately 2.1-acre property located at the southeast corner of Hutton Drive and Diplomat Drive, and west of Interstate 35 (IH-35E). The subject site is located in Planned Development District No. 22 (PD-22). The Code of Ordinances currently prohibits fencing within the front yard for all properties within the City, therefore approval of a Zoning Amendment to PD-22 is required.
The existing office and warehouse is used to store equipment related to Tubbesing’s data center and power infrastructure services. The proposed fencing is intended to improve security for stored equipment and business operations. Existing landscaping will be maintained, with additional perimeter plantings consisting of Nellie R. Stevens and Variegated Privet shrubs. No other site modifications are proposed.
The subject property is designated as Industrial under the Farmers Branch 2045 Plan, which supports office and warehouse uses. The existing development is consistent with this designation; therefore, the proposal complies with the Farmers Branch 2045 Plan.
ACTIONS:
1. I move to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 3990 as presented.
2. I move to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 3990 with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
4. I move to recommend denial of Resolution No. Ordinance No. 3990.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Staff Report
2. Ordinance No. 3990
3. Additional Documents
4. Presentation