From
Monica Espinoza, Executive Assistant
Title
P201202 - Preliminary Plat - Prairie Modern Addition (City Council District 1). A Preliminary Plat for one multi-family and one commercial lot totaling 7.608 acres. Legally described as Tract 6, Elizabeth Gray Survey, Abstract No. 517, Page 215, and part of Lot 2, Block 1, Curtiss-Wright Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, and zoned PD-388. Generally located east of S Highway 161 and north of Dickey Road and within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay. (On December 14, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).
Presenter
Jonathan Tooley, Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
A Preliminary Plat for one multi-family and one commercial lot totaling 6.209 acres. Legally described as Tract 6, Elizabeth Gray Survey, Abstract No. 517, Page 215, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, and zoned PD-388. Generally located east of State Highway 161 and north of Dickey Road and within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The purpose of the Preliminary Plat is to plat a survey tract into two platted lots for multi-family and commercial uses. The developer is developing Lot 1 immediately for multi-family uses, with Lot 2 intended for future commercial development.
The applicant has submitted a development application for a Final Plat and Site Plan approval, which is running concurrent to this request (P201203 & S201202). The site plan is for 272 multi-family units and a five-story garage on Lot 1.
ADJACENT LAND USES:
The following table summarizes the zoning designation and existing use for the surrounding properties.
|
Table 1: Zoning and Land Use |
|
Direction |
Zoning |
Existing Use |
|
North |
PD-12, PD-175 |
Undeveloped, Senior Living Apartments |
|
South |
Commercial |
Undeveloped |
|
West |
PD-13 |
SH-161 |
|
East |
PD-12 |
Undeveloped |
DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The lots meet the density and dimensional requirements stated in PD-388 and Article 6 of the Unified Development Code.
Table 2: Summary of Lot Requirements - Multi-Family (CA)
|
Standard |
PD-388 |
Appendix W / UDC |
Provided |
Meets? |
|
Min. Area (SF) |
------ |
12,000 |
233,250 |
Yes |
|
Min. Width (Ft.) |
------ |
100 |
232 |
Yes |
|
Min. Depth (Ft.) |
------ |
120 |
344 |
Yes |
|
Min. All Setbacks (Ft.) |
15 |
------ |
15 |
Yes |
|
Max. DUA |
65 |
------ |
50.8 |
Yes |
|
Maximum Height (Ft.) |
------ |
70 |
47.75 |
Yes |
Table 3: Summary of Lot Requirements - Commercial
|
Standard |
PD-388 |
Appendix W / UDC |
Provided |
Meets? |
|
Min. Area (SF) |
------ |
5,000 |
37,212 |
Yes |
|
Min. Width (Ft.) |
------ |
50 |
111 |
Yes |
|
Min. Depth (Ft.) |
------ |
100 |
344 |
Yes |
|
North, South, and West Setbacks (Ft.) |
15 |
------ |
15 |
Yes |
|
East Setback (Ft.) |
10 |
------ |
10 |
Yes |
HISTORY:
• Site Plan application for Prairie Modern Apartments to allow 272 multi-family units on 5.355 acres is under concurrent review (Case Number S201202).
• Final Plat application for Prairie Modern Apartments Addition to create one multi-family and one commercial lot totaling 6.209 acres is under concurrent review (Case Number P201203).
• April 21, 2020: City Council approved a zoning change and concept plan creating Planned Development-388 District for multi-family and commercial uses (Case Number Z190202/CP190202).
PLAT FEATURES:
The plat meets all density and dimensional requirements of PD-388 and Article 6 of the UDC. A condition of PD-388 is installing an access drive around the north and east boundaries of the property to allow for proper circulation for the planned development. The Raines Branch of the Cottonwood Creek System runs north/south through the property, between the commercial and residential tracts. The applicant is working with the Engineering Department on proper drainage between the lots. Due to the unique shape of the property and the abutting properties, the applicant is establishing off-site easements for utilities, along with additional access easements. There is an existing 60 foot access easement along the north side of the property that the applicant will use for northern access to the property. Additionally, visibility easements are placed along SH-161 and Dickey Road, where private access intersect with arterial roadways.
The applicant is required to submit all required floodplain development documentation to the Engineering Department. Approval is required before issuance of building permits.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Development Review Committee (DRC) recommends approval.