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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
WORKSESSION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2012
6:00 PM
502 ELM STREET
1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Discuss Potential Amendments to the Architectural Standards for New Construction
Allowing Non -Masonry Exteriors Within the Central Core.
3. Overview of Items on Regular Agenda.
4. Adjourn.
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City of Sanger, Texas
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AGENDA CAPTION
Discuss Potential Amendments to the Architectural Standards for New Construction Allowing Non -
Masonry Exteriors for Buildings Within Sanger's Central Core
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BACKGROUND/SUMMARY OF ITEM
The Historic Preservation Commission and the Planning & Zoning Commission have been discussing
potential amendments to the City's architectural standards. The core issue is the requirement for new
construction of building and houses within the oldest parts of the city to have 100% masonry exteriors,
while the existing structures are mostly non -masonry. The HPC and P&Z found this creates a lesser
quality neighborhood character, as the new structures contrast rather than compliment existing ones.
The current residential standards require a 100% masonry exterior "except where specifically
exempted." (§3.21 (b)) The proposed amendments would create a districts exempt from the 100%
masonry requirement in the area where a majority of the existing structures have non -masonry exteriors.
Roughly, this area is bounded by I" Street on the east, Plum Street on the north, 10t1' Street on the west,
and Austin Street on the south, excluding the B3 Central Business District.
Staff will present to the Council options for possible amendment to permit non -masonry construction
within the Central Core.
STAFF OPTIONS & RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends expanding the options for new construction within the central core to permit new
construction to compliment the existing neighboring character. Staff is looking for direction from City
Council on how to proceed with the proposed changes for future action by Council.
List of Supporting Documents/Exhibits Attached:
Prior Action/Review by Council, Boards, Cotmnissions or Other
• City of Sanger Architectural Standards (§3.19 &
Agencies:
§3.21)
The Historic Preservation Commission has recommended
• Map of Sanger's Central Core
replacing the masonry requirement with an architectural
design requirement, where new construction is required to
have a minimum amount of architectural elements that add
to the character of the neighborhood.
The Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended
expanding the allowable materials within the central core,
and setting a requirement for a quality architectural
character.
City of Sanger Architectural Standards
(Effective November 2009)
Commercial Buildings
ARTICLE 3.1700 EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS
Article 3.1701 Types of Exterior Construction Restricted
(a) This article establishes restrictions on the exterior construction elements of both new
construction and additions to buildings in zoning districts B-1, B-2, B-3 and within all zoning districts
where any portion of a proposed biding is within 250 feet of the IH-35 Right-of-way and all specific uses
which specify that the requirements of this article be met.
(b) The exterior facade of any new building meeting the criteria above shall be constructed of
materials from the following list; stone, cast stone, stucco, brick, limestone, granite, or native stone with
the exception of windows and doors.
(e) A maximum of ten (10) percent of the building facade may be comprised of "split face"
concrete block.
(d) The City Council may approve an alternative to use a different material or design if they find
that the material or design meets or exceeds the intent of this article after conducting a public hearing.
Notice of the hearing must be published in a local newspaper at least fifteen (15) clays prior, and notices
mailed to all property owners within two hundred (200) feet at least ten (10) days prior, to the public
hearing.
(e) For buildings within two hundred and fifty (250) feet of the IH-35 Right-of-way that are
50,000 square feet or larger, and are on tracts ten (10) acres or larger, and zoned 1 I or 12, exterior walls
may be constructed of smooth face concrete or block provided that one or more of the materials listed in
(b) above is used as an accent on a minimum of 25% of any wall facing a street, thoroughfare or highway
except for a dead end street only providing access to industrially zoned property.
Residential Buildings
ARTICLE 3.2100 EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
(a) This article establishes the exterior facade requirements for single-family residences, duplexes
and multi -family units in the City of Sanger.
(b) All exterior facades for the first story of a new single-family residence or duplex in any
zoning district, except where specifically exempted, shall be constructed of a minimum of one hundred
percent (100) percent masonry construction, including and limited to; brick, stone, granite, marble, cast
stone or stucco. All other floors shall be constructed of a minimum of fifty (50) percent masonry.
(c) All exterior facades for the first story of a new apartment building or multi -family dwelling in
any zoning district shall be constructed of a minimum of one hundred (100) percent masonry construction
including brick, stone, cast stone, granite, marble or stucco. All floors shall be constricted of a minimum
of fifty (50) percent masonry.
(d) Additions to, or reconstruction of, existing structures must have, at a minimum, the same ratio
of masonry to other materials as does the existing structure.
(e) Detached garages, shops and storage buildings over two hundred (200) square feet must have,
at a minimum, the same percentage of masonry facade as the first floor of the main structure. Buildings
other than the primary residence on A -Agricultural zoned property are exempt from this requirement.
(t) The City Council may approve an alternative to use a different material or design if they find
that the material or design meets or exceeds the intent of this article after conducting a public hearing.
Notice of the hearing must be published in the local newspaper at least fifteen (15) days prior, and notices
mailed to all property owners within two hundred (200) feet at least ten (10) days prior, to the public
hearing.
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