From
Chris Hartmann
Title
S181102 - Site Plan - Wolff Multifamily, Phase 1, Forum Drive & Sara Jane Parkway (City Council District 2). Site Plan for Wolff Multi-Family Phase 1, a 336-unit multi-family development on 14.228 acres. Tract 2, C D Ball Survey, Abstract No. 1699, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-377, within the SH 161Corridor Overlay and the I-20 Corridor Overlay, and generally located on the southwest corner of Forum Dr and Sara Jane Pkwy. The applicant is William Winkelmann, Winkelmann & Associates and the owner is Jeffrey Moten, KIW Grand Prairie Venture. (On November 5, 2018, 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:
Site Plan for Wolff Multi-Family Phase 1, a 336-unit multi-family development on 14.228 acres. Tract 2, C D Ball Survey, Abstract No. 1699, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-377, within the SH 161 Corridor Overlay and the I-20 Corridor Overlay, and generally located on the southwest corner of Forum Dr and Sara Jane Pkwy.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant intends to construct a 336-unit multi-family development on 14.228 acres.
ADJACENT LAND USES AND ACCESS:
The following table summarizes the zoning designation and existing use for the 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 |
PD-367 |
Avilla Heritage (Under Construction) |
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South |
PD-377 |
Undeveloped |
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West |
PD-377 |
Undeveloped |
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East |
PD-288 |
Undeveloped |
ZONING HISTORY:
• City Council approved a zoning change from Single Family-Two District, PD-29 for general retail uses, and PD-288 for multi-family and general retail uses to PD-377 for multi-family use on June 19, 2018.
PROPOSED USE CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTION:
The 336-unit multi-family development is accessible from Forum Drive with an emergency access/exit only drive on Sara Jane Pkwy. The development includes internal green spaces, private gated yards, clubhouse, and pool.
ZONING REQUIREMENTS:
Density and Dimensional Requirements
The subject property is zoned PD-377 with a base zoning of Multi-Family Three District; development is subject to the standards for Multi-Family Three District in the Unified Development Code (UDC). The following table evaluates the density and dimensional standards of the proposed development. The proposal meets or exceeds the density and dimensional requirements.
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Table 2: Site Data Summary |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
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Min. Lot Area Sq. Ft. |
12,000 |
619,784 |
Yes |
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Min. Lot Width (Ft.) |
100 |
918.91 |
Yes |
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Min. Lot Depth (Ft.) |
120 |
746.75 |
Yes |
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Front Setback (Ft.) |
30 |
30 |
Yes |
|
Rear Setback (Ft.) |
90 |
90 |
Yes |
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Max. Height (Ft.) |
40 |
38.042 |
Yes |
Parking
The proposal meets the required total parking spaces, covered parking spaces, and garage parking spaces.
Landscape and Screening
The property is subject to landscape and screening requirements in PD-377 and Article 8 of the UDC. The table below summarizes these requirements. The proposal meets the landscape and screening requirements.
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Table 3: Landscape & Screening Requirements |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
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Landscape/Open Space Area (Sq. Ft.) |
185,935 |
185,935 |
Yes |
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Trees |
186 |
186 |
Yes |
|
Shrubs |
1,860 |
1,860 |
Yes |
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Dumpster Enclosure |
Masonry Enclosure |
Masonry Enclosure |
Yes |
Exterior Building Materials
The exterior finish materials include stone, board and batten fiber cement panels, pre-stained fiber cement lap siding, and reverse board and batten fiber cement panels.
Appendix W Amenities
The applicant is providing amenities from the High-Quality Features or Designs and Technology categories. Table 4 lists the amenities in each category. The proposal meets Appendix W requirements for amenities.
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Table 4: Appendix W Amenities |
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Category |
Tier |
Amenity |
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High-Quality Features or Designs |
1 |
Granite countertops or similar in kitchens & bathrooms |
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High-Quality Features or Designs |
1 |
Upgraded flooring |
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High-Quality Features or Designs |
2 |
Upgraded light fixtures |
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High-Quality Features or Designs |
2 |
Upgraded bathroom and kitchen hardware |
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High-Quality Features or Designs |
2 |
Full-size stainless steel major appliances |
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Technology |
N/A |
Integrated USB ports within all units |
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Technology |
N/A |
Wi-fi internet access in common amenities |
EXCEPTIONS OR APPEALS:
1. Encroachment to the Front Yard Setback by 4 ft.: The buildings are situated at the 30 ft. front yard setback, which places the balconies within the front yard setback. Staff does not object to this exception. The developer has worked with Staff to place buildings closer to the street in order to create a more urban-style streetscape and is providing private yards for first-floor units fronting the street. Appendix W allows a 5 ft. front yard setback for units facing the street.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval.
The Development Review Committee (DRC) recommends approval.