The property is generally located north of Hedgcoxe Road and east of Custer Road. The properties to the north and east are zoned Agriculture Open Space. The properties to the west are zoned Planned Development No. 62 Single-family Residential and Planned Development No. 62 Community Facilities. To the south (across Hedgcoxe Road), is the City of Plano.
The property is currently zoned both Planned Development No. 82 Single-Family Residential R-6 and Agriculture Open Space. The applicant is requesting to establish a new Planned Development for Single-Family Residential R-7 along with a Concept Plan, Building Elevations, Open Space Exhibit, and Development Regulations to establish design standards for a new residential community.
The proposed residential development is approximately 24.964± acres. The Concept Plan shows a total of 123 front-entry lots. The lots will be a minimum of 45-feet in width and 90-feet in depth; many of the lots exceed these minimum dimensions. The minimum dwelling unit size for the lots will be 1,800 square feet (not including garage space). There are a total of four access points into the development; the primary point of access on Hedgcoxe Road, and three existing access points from the subdivision to the west. Additionally, three access points are also provided for the future development of the vacant property to the east.
The plan also shows approximately 1.68± acres of open space, which meets ALDC requirements. The majority of the open space is proposed on the eastern side of the development through two retention ponds with fountains. The Open Space Exhibit shows four points of access with 5-foot sidewalks to access this amenity as well as trees and landscaping, shade structures, and seating areas. Open space is also provided on the southern side of the development to preserve an existing Pecan tree that has a 45-inch diameter. Additionally, open space is provided at the northern side of the development through a dry detention pond. Along Hedgcoxe Road, a 5-foot landscape buffer will be provided with enhanced landscaping. Two shade trees are required per lot, one of which may be placed in the rear yard.
Various types of screening will be provided on the property. The perimeter screening along Hedgcoxe Road will consist of an eight-foot masonry screening wall. The screening on the western side of the development along the exiting subdivision will be a six-foot wood fence to be installed by the developer when adjacent to a proposed street and to be installed by the builder when adjacent to the proposed lots. The screening of the lots adjacent to the retention and detention ponds will consist of a six-foot ornamental metal fence.
Various building elevations will be incorporated in the development. The elevations will be 100% masonry with primary building materials such as brick, stone, and stucco, with some cedar and metal accents, and composite shingle roofing. Additionally, to promote architectural variety within the subdivision, elevations and brick colors may not repeat on the same side of the street (unless separated by at least three intervening lots) and may not repeat on the lot across the street or on either side of the lot across the street.
The development regulations include elevation standards, lot design criteria and setbacks, screening, open space regulations, tree planting requirements, detention pond, and street design regulations (including a condition for driveway cut placement for certain lots).
The request has been reviewed by the Technical Review Committee and meets the requirements of the Allen Land Development Code. On December 19, 2017, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request.
LEGAL NOTICES
Public Hearing Sign - December 8, 2017
Public Hearing Notices - December 8, 2017
Newspaper Notice - December 20, 2017