- Detail Plan
The applicant proposes a Detail Plan for a development of twenty (20) townhouses and four (4) HOA lots. This proposed development will consist of twelve (12) rear-loaded lots and eight (8) front-loaded lots. In addition, the applicant is proposing 11.6 units per acre, therefore meeting the SFA GDC requirement.
- The applicant requests to deviate from some of the required SFA District development standards. The table below indicates the deviations proposed. It should be noted that the proposal will meet the minimum dwelling size requirement (1,400 sf) per the GDC.
Development Standards |
Required |
Proposed (Minimum) |
Applicant's Justification |
Lot Area |
Minimum 2,000 SF |
Minimum 1,650 SF |
The minimum lot area is being reduced due to the proposed right-of-way dedication along Rowlett Road. |
Lot Depth |
Minimum 90 feet |
Minimum 60 feet |
The reduced lot depth is necessary due to the right-of-way dedication. |
Screening |
This proposed development requires either a masonry wall or an ornamental fence with masonry columns and landscaping along Rowlett Road and South Country Club Road. |
The applicant proposes a five (5)-foot ornamental fence with masonry columns along with large canopy trees and screening shrubs along Rowlett Road and South Country Club Road. However, the fence and landscaping is located within the private lots but will be maintained by the HOA. |
The deviation is needed to maintain the proposed lot depth. |
Alleys |
Alleys are required |
Alley not provided for 8 lots |
The applicant is proposing a combination of front-loaded and rear-loaded lots. |
- Screening and Landscaping
Per the GDC, a screening wall or fencing is required along a thoroughfare Type “D” or greater. Rowlett Road and South Country Club Road are both considered to be greater than Type “D”; therefore, a five (5)-foot ornamental fence with masonry columns and applicable vegetation is proposed along South Country Club Road and Rowlett Road. The GDC requires the fence and vegetation to be within a five (5)-foot landscape buffer. However, the fencing and the landscaping is located within the private townhouse lots. The applicant contends the fence and landscaping along Rowlett Road and South Country Club Road will be maintained by the HOA.
The landscape plan meets all other landscaping and screening requirements per the GDC.
- Amenities
Common open space area is included with the proposed development in accordance with the GDC. Amenities are not required for this development due to there being fewer than twenty-five (25) townhouses. However, the applicant proposes several picnic tables within the common areas.
- Parking
The site plan (Exhibit C) complies with the required enclosed garages spaces and guest parking per the GDC.
- Garage
The GDC requires the face of a garage door to be at least twenty (20) feet from the street or alley right-of-way line that the garage door faces (twenty-four feet if facing an interior lot/property line), and must have at least one of the following designs, as depicted in Illustrations 4-9 through 4-13:
- Rear entry;
- “J” drives, for front entry properties;
- “Swing” drives, for side entry properties; or
- Offset front entry with the garage door set back at least five feet behind the front building face.The site plan (Exhibit C) reflects front-entry garages with an offset.
The site plan (Exhibit C) reflects front-entry garages with an offset.
- Building Design
The building elevations complies with the building height, articulation and architectural elements requirements per the GDC.
- Signage
The applicant has not requested any deviation on signage; it will comply with the standards in the GDC.
- Alley Waiver
The applicant seeks a partial Alley Waiver for eight (8) lots from the Plan Commission for this development. Section 3.80 of the GDC requires every lot in a residential subdivision with two or more lots to be served by an alley at the rear, or, if a corner lot, at the rear or one side. Alleys are utilized to facilitate drainage for the subdivision development, provide an area for the placement of utilities, and to provide rear access to a single-family lot. As reflected on the Detail Plan, alleys are not proposed for this development, as all lots would have front vehicular access only and utilities and drainage would be provided through easements. The Engineering Department has reviewed the plans and has indicated the layout is conducive to providing adequate drainage while meeting the City’s requirements.
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