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Variance to allow a 31-space parking reduction at 1300 E. Belt Line Rd. (Variance No. 23-02)
What this is
The property at 1300 E. Belt Line Road seeks a variance under Article XXII-D, Sec. 1(h)(1)(l)(2) to provide 31 fewer parking spaces than required, in order to accommodate an 11,647-square-foot retail use within an approximately 63,000-square-foot building.
Why it matters
Fewer required parking spaces could affect traffic and parking availability for shoppers and nearby residents.
Council action
Motion to approve this request specifying that it is tied to a pet supply sales and grooming store
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Jennifer Justice.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — August 28, 2023 meeting
- August 28, 2023 Vote taken — August 28, 2023 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — August 28, 2023
Approve or deny variance
Official agenda language
VARIANCE NO. 23-02, A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO APPENDIX A (COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF RICHARDSON’S CODE OF ORDINANCES: ARTICLE XXII-D, SEC. 1(h)(1)(l)(2) TO ALLOW A 31-SPACE PARKING REDUCTION TO ACCOMMODATE AN 11,647-SQUARE FOOT RETAIL USE WITHIN AN APPROXIMATELY 63,000-SQUARE FOOT BUILDING. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 1300 E. BELT LINE ROAD, ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BELT LINE ROAD, WEST OF PLANO ROAD.
Documents
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