From
Chris Hartmann
Title
Z180501 - Zoning Change - 2305 Graham St (City Council District 5). Zoning Change request from Single Family-4 (SF-4) to a Planned Development (PD) to allow construction of a single family home on the adjacent lot on 0.5 acres. Lot 10, Block 2, My Estate, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Single Family-4 (SF-4) and addressed 2305 Graham St. The owner is Daniel Santos. (On May 7, 2018, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).
Presenter
David Jones, AICP, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Zoning Change request from Single Family-4 (SF-4) to a Planned Development (PD) to allow construction of a single family home on the adjacent lot on 0.5 acres. Lot 10, Block 2, My Estate, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Single Family-4 (SF-4) and addressed 2305 Graham St.
ADJACENT LAND USES AND ACCESS:
North: Single Family Residential
South: Single Family Residential
East: Vacant land
West: Single-Family Residential
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The purpose of the request is to create a Planned Development District to allow construction of a single family home on the adjacent lot on 0.5 acres. The property is currently zoned Single Family-4.
PROPOSED USE CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTION:
The proposed residential lot will be replatted (per the Planned Development requirements) to allow construction of a single family home on the adjacent lot. The additional home will have a living area of 1,548 sq. ft. The proposed residential lot will use existing access via Graham St.
CONFORMANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The 2010 Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designates this area as Single Family. Single family zoning includes residential development. The proposal is consistent with the FLUM.
DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL IMPACTS:
The applicant proposes to develop the property in accordance with the proposed Planned Development and Single Family-6 base zoning. Table 1 summarizes the proposed density and dimensional standards.
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Table 1: Proposed Dimensional Standards for Planned Development (PD) |
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Standard |
Required |
Meets |
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Minimum Width (Ft.) |
50 |
Yes |
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Minimum Depth (Ft.) |
70 |
Yes |
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Front Yard Setback (Ft.) |
25 |
Yes |
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Rear Yard (Ft.) |
10 |
Yes |
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Interior Side Yard Setback (Ft.) |
5 |
Yes |
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Minimum Roof Pitch |
6:12 |
Yes |
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Minimum Living Area (Sq. Ft.) |
1,400 |
Yes |
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS:
Development shall conform with the requirements of the SF-6 district as found in Article 3.2.8 of the Unified Development Code, with the following exception:
1. The current lot must be replatted into two separate lots before construction on the proposed home begins.
2. Minimum depth of 70 ft. shall be allowed.
3. Hardy Board material shall be allowed to be consistent with the surrounding homes within the neighborhood area.
4. For the purposes of the PD district, Resolution 3924 shall not apply.
5.Building materials and styles, roof pitch, building setbacks, lot landscaping, and lot screening, shall follow this PD and the approved Site Plan.
6. Accessory structures shall be allowed within the PD. All accessory structures shall receive permits from the City of Grand Prairie Building Inspections department before any construction begins.
REQUESTED APPEALS/EXCEPTIONS BY APPLICANT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Due to the applicant’s proposal not being consistent with the existing characteristic of the neighborhood, staff recommends denial for the applicant’s request.
PLANNING AND ZONING RECOMMENDATION:
On May 7, 2018, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0, with a Planned Development and SF-Six base zoning.
Body
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP TO REZONE 0.5 ACRES OUT OF THE LOT 10, BLOCK 2, MY ESTATE, CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE, ADDRESSED AS 2305 GRAHAM STREET, FROM SINGLE FAMILY-4 DISTRICT TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO ALLOW SINGLE FAMILY; SAID ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP BEING ORDINANCE NUMBER 4779 AND PASSED ON NOVEMBER 20, 1990; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND TO BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL.
WHEREAS, the owners of the property described herein below filed application with the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, petitioning an amendment of the Zoning Ordinance and Map of said city so as to rezone and reclassify said property from its classification of Single Family-4 District to Planned Development District to allow Single Family Uses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of Grand Prairie, Texas, held a public hearing on said application on May 7, 2018, after written notice of such public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission on the proposed rezoning had been sent to owners of real property lying within 300 feet of the property on which the change of classification is proposed, said Notice having been given not less than ten (10) days before the date set for hearing to all such owners who rendered their said property for City taxes as the ownership appears on the last approved City Tax Roll, and such Notice being served by depositing the same, properly addressed and postage paid, in the City Post Office; and
WHEREAS, after consideration of said application, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas voted 9 to 0 to recommend to the City Council of Grand Prairie, Texas, that the hereinafter described property be rezoned from its classification of Single Family-4 District to Planned Development District; 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 o’clock P.M. on May 15, 2018, to consider the advisability of amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and all citizens and parties at interest were notified that they would have an opportunity to be heard, 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, Grand Prairie, Texas, a newspaper of general circulation in such municipality; and
WHEREAS, all citizens and parties at interest have been given an opportunity to be heard on all the matter of the proposed rezoning and the City Council of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, being informed as to the location and nature of the use proposed on said property, as well as, the nature and usability of surrounding property, have found and determined that the property in question, as well as, other property within the city limits of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, has changed in character since the enactment of the original Zoning Ordinance from its classification of Single Family-4 and, by reason of changed conditions, does consider and find that this amendatory Ordinance should be enacted since its provisions are in the public interest and will promote the health, safety and welfare of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS:
I.
That Ordinance Number 4779, being the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, showing the locations and boundaries of certain districts, and said Zoning Ordinance and Map having been made a part of an Ordinance entitled:
“AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AS PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 20TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1990, TOGETHER WITH ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO AND ENACTING A REVISED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING FOR ZONING REGULATIONS; CREATING USE DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN…”
Being passed and approved November 20, 1990, as amended, is hereby further amended so as to rezone from its classification of Single Family-4 District to Planned Development District to allow Single Family Uses;
II.
Purpose and Intent
The intent of this planned development is to create a Planned Development District to allow construction of a single family home on the adjacent lot on 0.5 acres. The applicant intends to create two (2) residential lots from one lot. The property is currently zoned Single Family-4. The location and design of building areas shall conform to the attached zoning exhibit and conceptual building elevations, Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B” incorporated herein by reference.
III.
Development Standards
Development shall conform with the requirements of the SF-6 district as found in Article 3, Section 2.8 of the Unified Development Code, with the following exception:
Planned Development Regulations
1. The current lot must be replatted into two separate lots before construction on the proposed home begins.
2. Minimum depth of 70 ft. shall be allowed.
3. Hardy Board material shall be allowed to be consistent with the surrounding homes within the neighborhood area.
4. For the purposes of the PD district, Resolution 3924 shall not apply.
5. Building materials and styles, roof pitch, building setbacks, lot landscaping, and lot screening, shall follow this PD and the approved Site Plan.
6. Accessory structures shall be allowed within the PD. All accessory structures shall receive permits from the City of Grand Prairie Building Inspections department before any construction begins.
7. The minimum area square footage shall be 5,000 sq. ft.
Applicability
1. All development on land located within the boundaries of this Planned Development District must adhere to the rules and regulations set forth in these Planned Development District Standards.
2. Except as provided, these Planned Development District Standards govern development within this Property. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between these Planned Development District Standards and the applicable City regulations, the terms and provisions of these Planned Development District Standards shall control.
General
Development of the subject property shall be in accordance with and conform to the City of Grand Prairie Unified Development Code (UDC) unless otherwise specified herein.
Conceptual Plan
Development shall be in substantial conformance with the zoning exhibit and conceptual elevations contained in Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B” of this ordinance, as determined by the Planning Director or his designee.
IV.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are specifically repealed.
V.
That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, the 15th day of May, 2018.
Ordinance No. 10463-2018
Planned Development No. 373
Zoning Case No. Z180501