From
Monica Espinoza
Title
P200402 - Final Plat for Greenway Trails Phase 5, creating 129 residential lots and six non-residential lots on 75.830 acres out of the Joseph Lawrence Survey, Abstract No. 616, City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County. The subject property is zoned PD-322A and is generally located north of US-287, east of SH-360, and west of FM-661. (On August 24, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).
Presenter
Savannah Ware, AICP, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Final Plat for Greenway Trails Phase 5, creating 129 residential lots and six non-residential lots on 75.830 acres out of the Joseph Lawrence Survey, Abstract No. 616, City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County. The subject property is zoned PD-322A and is generally located north of US-287, east of SH-360, and west of FM-661.
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 |
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South |
PD-399 for Mixed Use |
Undeveloped/Gas Well |
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West |
PD-322 for Mixed Use |
Undeveloped/Gas Well |
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East |
Agriculture (A) District |
Undeveloped; FM 661 |
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The purpose of the Final Plat is to create 129 residential lots and six 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 a Final Plat (Case Number P181102) 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.
• August 10, 2020: Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Final Plat for Phase 2 (Case Number P190101).
• August 10, 2020: Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Final Plat for Phase 3 (Case Number P200302).
DEVELOPMENT CHARACTERISTICS:
Phase 5 depicts 129 residential lots developed under the Type 3 and Type 4 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 3 |
Type 4 |
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Number of Lots |
14 |
115 |
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Min. Lot Area (sq. ft.) |
8,640 |
6,820 |
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Min. Lot Width (ft.) |
72 |
62 |
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Min. Lot Depth (ft.) |
120 |
120 |
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Min House Size (sq. ft.) |
2,000 |
1,800; 2,000 |
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Min Front Setback (ft.) |
25 |
25 |
The developer has established the required Public Improvement District (PID) for this development. Engineering plans are currently under review.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Development Review Committee recommends approval with the following condition:
1. Landscaping and screening wall plans shall be submitted and approved by staff prior to filing of the plat.