From
Monica Espinoza
Title
P200302 - Final Plat - Greenway Trails Phase 3 (Commissioner Spare/City Council District 6). Final Plat consisting of 131 residential lots and 7 common lots on 53.315 acres out of the Joseph Lawrence Survey, Abstract No. 616, City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County, Texas. Zoned PD-322 Generally located north of US-287, east of SH-360, and west of FM-661. The applicant is Justin Bosworth, DR Horton, the consultant is Edward Eckart, Goodwin and Marshall, and the owner is Benjamin Clark, D.R. Horton. (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 3, 131 residential lots and 7 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 131 residential lots and 7 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 3 depicts 131 residential lots developed under the Type 1 and Type 2 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 |
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Number of Lots |
37 |
95 |
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Min. Lot Area (sq. ft.) |
9,000 |
7,800 |
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Min. Lot Width (ft.) |
75 |
65 |
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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.
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.