From
Chris Hartmann
Title
CPA190603 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map from Light Industrial and Commercial/Retail/Office to High-Density Residential on 31.33 acres out of the J.C. Read Survey Abstract No. 1183, J. Hardin Abstract Survey No. 540, and John R. Baugh Survey Abstract No. 137, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned SF-1 Single-Family One Residential District and PD-260 Planned Development 260 District, generally located southwest of the intersection of Highway 161 and West Rock Island Road. 3514-3560 Hardrock Road & 4701 Rock Island Road. (On June 3, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0).
Presenter
David P. Jones, AICP, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Request to amend the Future Land Use Map from Commercial/Retail/Office and Light Industrial to High Density Residential for a multi-family development on 31.33 acres out of the J.C. Read Survey Abstract No. 1183, J. Hardin Abstract Survey No. 540, and John R. Baugh Survey Abstract No. 137, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, generally located southwest of the intersection of Highway 161 and West Rock Island Road addressed as 3514-3560 Hardrock Road and 4701 Rock Island Road.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant requests to construct a high density multi-family development in four phases. The request is for a change from Commercial/Retail/Office designation to High Density Residential on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). The 2018 update to the Comprehensive Plan defines these categories as follows:
Commercial/Retail/Office (pg. 58, 59 of the Comprehensive Plan):
• “Commercial uses are more intense than retail establishments, yet also provide goods and services for the public. Examples of commercial establishments would include hotel, automotive services, and big box retailers.”
• “Retail land use is intended to provide for a variety of restaurants, shops, grocery stores, and personal service establishments. Retail uses require high visibility locations and should be located in high-traffic areas such as along arterial roadways.”
• “Office areas provide for low- to medium-rise suburban-scale developments. Generally, permitted uses include corporate, professional, medical and financial offices as well as offices for individuals and non-profit organizations. These areas can also serve as a lower intensity transitional use to adjacent residential areas.”
ANALYSIS:
The development would introduce density into the area that is currently largely industrial, mixed with small clusters of residential uses. With the close proximity to SH 161, the development would provide the necessary component to attract retail amenities and restaurant uses to service the area and transition to a mixed use area. Staff believes that high-density residential development would benefit and enhance the overall area.
The proposal is also in alignment with several goals within the Comprehensive Plan to include: promoting and enhancing economic development, and providing a mix of housing options by allowing a mix of densities to create housing variety that strengthens the housing market to help ensure there is housing for different income levels, ages and lifestyles.
RECOMMENDATION:
Development Review Committee (DRC) recommends approval of the requested amendment to the FLUM.
Jennifer Nachtigall submitted a card to speak in opposition.
At its June 3, 2019 meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0.
Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS AMENDING THE 2018 FUTURE LAND USE MAP, A COMPONENT OF THE 2018 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, TO CHANGE THE CLASSIFICATION FOR 31.33 ACRES OUT OF THE J.C. READ SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 1183, J. HARDIN ABSTRACT SURVEY NO. 540, AND JOHN R. BAUGH SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 137, CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 161 AND WEST ROCK ISLAND ROAD, CHANGING THE DESIGNATION FROM COMMERCIAL/RETAIL/OFFICE AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; AND MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 1.11.5.1 of the Unified Development Code of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas stipulates that the Planning and Zoning Commission shall conduct a public hearing and make recommendations to the City Council on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, Notice was given of a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission of Grand Prairie, Texas, in the City Hall Plaza Building, at 6:30 P.M. on June 3, 2019, such Notice of the time and place of such hearing having been given at least ten (10) days prior to such hearing by publication in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, Fort Worth, Texas, a newspaper of general circulation in such municipality; and
WHEREAS, after consideration of said amendment, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas voted 7 to 0 to recommend approval to the City Council of Grand Prairie, Texas, that said Comprehensive Plan should be approved since its provisions are in the public interest and will promote the health, safety and welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, Notice was given of a further public hearing to be held by the City Council of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, in the City Hall Plaza Building, at 6:30 P.M. on June 18, 2019, to consider the advisability of amending the Comprehensive Plan as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, such Notice of the time and place of such hearing having been given at least fifteen (15) days prior to such hearing by publication in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, Fort Worth, Texas, a newspaper of general circulation in such municipality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
THAT the Future Land Use Map for 2018 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Grand Prairie be amended and revised and described as follows:
A. Change the current classification of Commercial/Retail/Office and Light Industrial to High Density Residential on property delineated in Exhibit A - Location Map, BEING 31.33 ACRES OUT OF THE J.C. READ SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 1183, J. HARDIN ABSTRACT SURVEY NO. 540, AND JOHN R. BAUGH SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 137, CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 161 AND WEST ROCK ISLAND ROAD.
SECTION 2.
THAT if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such provisions and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
SECTION 3.
THAT this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, THIS the 18TH OF June 2019.
CASE NO. cpa190603
orDINANCE NO. 10652-2019