From
Monica Espinoza
Title
P190101 - Final Plat - Greenway Trails Phase 2 (City Council District 6). Final Plat for Greenway Trails, Phase 2, 108 residential Lots and 4 open space/common lots. 53.338 acres out of the J. Lawrence Survey, Abstract No. 616, in the City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County, Texas. Zoned PD-Planned Development and generally located west of F.M. 661, east of SH-360, and north of U.S. Hwy 287. (On August 10, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).
Presenter
Savannah Ware, AICP, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Final Plat for Greenway Trails, Phase 2, 108 residential Lots and 4 open space/common lots. 53.338 acres out of the J. Lawrence Survey, Abstract No. 616, in the City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County, Texas. Zoned PD-Planned Development and generally located west of F.M. 661, east of SH-360, and north of U.S. Hwy 287.
ADJACENT LAND USE:
The following table summarizes the zoning designation and land use of surrounding properties.
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Table 1: Adjacent Zoning and Land Uses |
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Direction |
Zoning |
Existing Use |
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North |
City of Mansfield |
Undeveloped/Gas Well Pad Site |
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South |
PD-399 for Mixed Use Development |
Undeveloped/Gas Well Pad Sites |
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West |
PD-322 for Mixed Use Development |
Undeveloped/Gas Well Pad Site; SH 360 |
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East |
Agriculture (A) District |
Undeveloped; FM 661 |
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The purpose of the Final Plat is to create 108 residential lots and 5 non-residential lots to facilitate single-family development.
HISTORY:
• August 8, 2006: City Council approved PD-322 (Z060601/CPA060601), zoning 384.27 acres for single-family residential, including TND (Traditional Neighborhood Development) and mixed use regional/employment center uses.
• 2007-2008: Multiple gas wells were permitted in and around the property which impacted the potential layout of residential lots within PD-322: Merrill 1H & 2H, permitted 2007; and Orr Unit 1H-4H, permitted 2008
• August 30, 2016: Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Preliminary Plat (P160301) for Greenway Trails, including a preliminary layout for 5 residential phases and depicting 135’ Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) pipeline easement cutting through majority of TND portion of original PD.
• 2016-2019: TRWD constructs water line through majority of TND portion of original PD.
• April 1, 2019: Planning and Zoning Commission approved Final Plat for Greenway Trails, Ph. 1 consisting of 98 residential lots and 4 non-residential lots.
• March 3, 2020: City Council approved an amendment to PD-322 (Case Number Z060601A), removing the TND elements from Phase 5.
DEVELOPMENT CHARACTERISTICS:
Phase 2 depicts 108 residential lots developed under the Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 zoning schemes detailed in PD-322A. The required lot dimensions are outlined in the following table:
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Table 2: Development Standards |
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Type 1 |
Type 2 |
Type 3 |
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Number of Lots |
22 |
49 |
37 |
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Min. Lot Area (sq. ft.) |
9,000 |
7,800 |
8,640 |
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Min. Lot Width (ft.) |
75 |
65 |
72 |
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Min. Lot Depth (ft.) |
120 |
120 |
120 |
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Min House Size (sq. ft.) |
2,000 |
1,800; 2,000 |
2,000 |
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Min Front Setback (ft.) |
25 |
25 |
25 |
The developer has established the required Public Improvement District (PID) for this development.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Development Review Committee recommends approval with the following conditions:
1. Landscaping and screening wall plans shall be submitted and approved by staff prior to filing of the plat.