From
Monica Espinoza, Executive Assistant
Title
S200901 - Site Plan - Kalterra Phase 1 (City Council District 2). Site Plan for a multi-family development of 412 units in four buildings on 11.74 acres. Tract 7 of the William Reed Survey, Abstract No. 1193 and Tract 1.1 of the Frederick Dohme Survey, Abstract No. 395, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-397, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, and generally located on the northwest corner of SH-161 and Forum Dr. (On September 28, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this case by a vote of 7-0)
Presenter
Savannah Ware, AICP, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Staff is unable support the request as presented.
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Site Plan for a multi-family development of 412 units in four buildings on 11.74 acres. Tract 7 of the William Reed Survey, Abstract No. 1193 and Tract 1.1 of the Frederick Dohme Survey, Abstract No. 395, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-397, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, and generally located on the northwest corner of SH-161 and Forum Dr.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant intends to construct a multi-family development on 11.74 acres. Site Plan approval by City Council is required for any project involving multi-family use or within a Planned Development District. Development at this location requires City Council approval of a Site Plan because the property is intended for multi-family use and zoned PD-397.
The purpose of site plan approval is to ensure that development meets requirements in the Unified Development Code (UDC), provides adequate circulation, and uses quality site planning techniques. The UDC identifies criteria for evaluating proposed developments. Criteria include density and dimensional standards, landscaping and screening requirements, and architectural design for special districts.
ADJACENT LAND USES:
The following table summarizes the zoning designation and existing use for...
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