From
Chris Hartmann
Title
P180903 - Preliminary Plat - The Sutherland, Phase 1 (City Council District 2). Preliminary plat request for Southerland, Phase 1 with 272 apartment units on 8.047 acres. Tract 1, Frederick Dohme Survey, Abstract No. 395, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-294D, within Interstate 20 and Highway 161 Corridor Overlay District, generally located at the Northwest Corner of S. Forum Dr. and Robinson Rd. The agent is Robert Jebavy, Stantec and the owner is Charles Anderson, TA Ikea 10, LP.
Presenter
Colby Collins, Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Preliminary plat request for Forum Crossing, Phase 1 with 272 apartment units on 8.047 acres. Tract 1, Frederick Dohme Survey, Abstract No. 395, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-294D, within Interstate 20 and Highway 161 Corridor Overlay District, generally located at the Northwest Corner of S. Forum Dr. and Robinson Rd.
ADJACENT LAND USES AND ACCESS:
North: Undeveloped property zoned PD-294 (General Retail and Multi-Family)
South: Undeveloped property zoned PD-294 (General Retail and Multi-Family)
East: Single Family Residential property zoned SF-2 (Residential)
West: Undeveloped property zoned PD-331 (Commercial)
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The purpose of the request is to develop 272 apartment units on 8.047 acres within a Planned Development District.
DEVELOPMENT CHARACTERISTICS:
The proposed development consists of 272 units. The easternmost building fronting Robinson Rd is three stories while the building front Forum Drive is a four story building. All buildings display a prominent corner feature at the top of each building. Phase I is part of a larger planned development incorporating additional apartment units to the north, and retail and hotel uses to the west along 161. With Phase I, internal drives will be partially constructed and will be expanded as the rest of the development is built. Street trees and other landscape plantings shall be provided along Robinson Road to block noises and create a safe pedestrian environment. Access to the subject property is provided along Forum Dr. and Robinson Rd. The plat also depicts the necessary utility easements and setbacks.
DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS:
Development standards conform to the zoning as detailed in the approved PD standards (attached) and in the table below:
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Table 1: Proposed Development Standards |
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Standard |
Approved with PD |
Proposed |
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Maximum Density |
35 du per acre |
33.7 du per acre |
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Min. Front Setback |
10 feet |
Meets Requirement |
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Min. Rear Setback |
10 feet |
Meets Requirement |
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Min. Interior S Setback |
20 feet |
Meets Requirement |
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Min. Street S Setback |
10 feet |
Meets Requirement |
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Max Height* |
See Below |
Meets Requirement |
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Min Masonry Content |
80% |
80% |
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Parking |
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1 bedroom (1.25 space |
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Required Parking Total = 413 |
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per dwelling unit) |
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Provided Parking Total = 418 |
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2 bedroom (2 per unit) |
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*A) 40 ft. or 3 stories for buildings within 50 ft. of the property line along Robinson Rd.
*B) 50 ft. or 4 stories for buildings that are not within 50 ft. of the property line along Robinson Rd.
RECOMMENDATION:
DRC finds that the preliminary plat meets the requirements of the zoning and the Unified Development Code and recommends approval as presented.