From
Monica Espinoza, Executive Assistant
Title
S201104 - Site Plan - Springs at Grand Prairie (City Council District 2). Site Plan for a multi-family development of 276 units in twelve buildings on 18.97 acres. Being 18.975 acres situated in the Charles D. Ball Survey, Abstract No. 1699 (Tract 2-15.5 acres) and the William H. Beeman Survey, Abstract No. 126 ( Portions of Tracts 1&2-3.4 acres), City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-288, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, and generally located on the southwest of S. Forum Drive at Sarah Jane Parkway. (On November 23, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-1).
Presenter
Savannah Ware, AICP, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Site plan request to authorize construction and operation for a multi-family development of 276 units in twelve buildings on 18.97 acres. Being 18.975 acres situated in the Charles D. Ball Survey, Abstract No. 1699 (Tract 2-15.5 acres) and the William H. Beeman Survey, Abstract No. 126 (Portions of Tracts 1&2-3.4 acres), City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned (PD-405) Planned Development District-405, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, and generally located on the southwest of S. Forum Drive at Sarah Jane Parkway.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant intends to construct a multi-family development on 18.97 acres. Development at this location requires City Council approval of a Site Plan because the property is intended for multi-family use.
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. In addition to the UDC, this site shall comply with recently adopted Planned Development-405 and accommodating Concept Plan (Z200903/CP200901).
ADJACENT LAND USES:
The following table summarizes the zoning designation and existing use for the 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 |
PD-377 |
Undeveloped |
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South |
PD-29 |
Undeveloped |
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West |
PD-265; PD-353 |
Undeveloped; Multi-Family |
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East |
PD-288 |
Undeveloped |
ZONING HISTORY:
• October 13, 2020: City Council approved a Zoning Change/Concept Plan (Case Number Z200903/CP200901) creating a PD-405, a Planned Development District for multi-family and commercial uses.
• July 2, 2018, The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Forum at Sarah Jane Addition, Lots 1, 2 and 3 establishing a preliminary plat on 55.597 acres (Case Number P180303).
PROPOSED USE CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTION:
The applicant intends to develop 18.97 acres for multi-family use. The Site Plan includes 276 multi-family units in 12 residential buildings and one leasing/clubhouse building. The property includes an existing pond, adjacent to pergola and outdoor grilling area. Other amenities include two pet parks and a pool adjacent to the clubhouse.
Primary access to the site is being provided by a fully divided 52 ft.-access drive connecting to Sarah Jane Parkway. A proposed secondary, emergency access point is located approximately 220’ to the south of primary access drive.
ZONING REQUIREMENTS:
Density and Dimensional Requirements
The subject property is zoned PD-405 with a base zoning of Multi-Family Two District; development is subject to the standards for PD-405 and for Multi-Family Two District in the Unified Development Code (UDC). The following table evaluates the density and dimensional standards of the proposed development. The proposal meets the density and dimensional requirements.
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Table 2: Site Data Summary |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
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Min. Lot Area Sq. Ft. |
12,000 |
826,544 |
Yes |
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Min. Lot Width (Ft.) |
100 |
695 |
Yes |
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Min. Lot Depth (Ft.) |
120 |
1140 |
Yes |
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Front Setback (Ft.) |
30 |
45 |
Yes |
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Rear Setback (Ft.) |
20 |
45 |
Yes |
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Max. Height (Ft.) |
50 |
31.5 |
Yes |
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Max. Density (DUA) |
18 |
14.55 |
Yes |
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Max. One Bedroom (%) |
60 |
38 |
Yes |
Parking
The table below evaluates the parking requirements. The proposal meets the required amount of covered parking spaces, and garage parking spaces.
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Table 3: Parking Requirements |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
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Total Parking Spaces |
452 |
507 |
Yes |
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Garage |
30% |
30.2% |
Yes |
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Carport |
20% |
20.1% |
Yes |
Landscape and Screening
The property is subject to landscape and screening requirements in Appendix W of the UDC. The table below summarizes these requirements. The proposal meets the landscape and screening requirements with one exception.
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Table 4: Landscape & Screening Requirements |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
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Landscape Area (Sq. Ft.) |
123,982 |
128,115 |
Yes |
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Trees |
248 |
248 |
Yes |
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Shrubs |
2,480 |
2480 |
Yes |
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Dumpster Enclosure |
Masonry Enclosure |
Masonry Enclosure |
Yes |
Exterior Building Materials
The exterior finish materials include stone, stucco, and fiber cement siding. The proposed elevations meet the recommended design and building materials in Appendix W.
Appendix W Amenities
The applicant is providing amenities from the Environmentally Friendly Features, High-Quality Features or Designs, and Technology categories. Table 5 lists the amenities in each category. The proposal meets Appendix W requirements for amenities.
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Table 5: Appendix W Amenities |
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Category |
Tier |
Amenity |
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Environmentally Friendly Features |
1 |
High Efficiency Windows |
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Environmentally Friendly Features |
1 |
Smart Technology (energy & lighting) |
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Environmentally Friendly Features |
1 |
Reservation of natural area (5%) |
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Environmentally Friendly Features |
2 |
Roofing Material Solar Reflective |
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Environmentally Friendly Features |
2 |
Tree Preservation (5% of Area) |
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Environmentally Friendly Features |
2 |
Recycling Program |
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Environmentally Friendly Features |
2 |
Walking Trails |
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Environmentally Friendly Features |
3 |
LED or Low wattage lighting |
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Environmentally Friendly Features |
3 |
Bicycle Parking |
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Environmentally Friendly Features |
3 |
10% native plantings |
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Environmentally Friendly Features |
3 |
Outdoor recreation amenities |
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Environmentally Friendly Features |
3 |
Big and small pet parks |
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Technology |
2 |
Integrated USB Ports |
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Technology |
2 |
App-enabled doors, locks, thermostats, etc. |
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Technology |
2 |
App-enabled communication features including safety |
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Technology |
2 |
Wi-Fi internet provided campus-site |
VARIANCES:
1. The applicant is requesting a variance to UDC Article 8, Landscape and Screening Subsection 8.10.2 requiring the construction of a ‘Type 2’ perimeter decorative fence of wrought iron construction with masonry columns a maximum 24 feet on center.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Development Review Committee (DRC) recommends approval of the proposal with the following conditions:
1. The perimeter fence shall include masonry columns; and
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to DRC's condition by vote of 7-1