From
Monica Espinoza, Executive Assistant
Title
P201104 - Preliminary Plat - Heritage Towne (City Council District 6). Preliminary Plat for the multifamily and commercial portions of Heritage Towne, a mixed use development located along SH-360 and HWY 287. The plat includes 6 lots covering 37.324 acres. Located at 2925 Davis Drive, legally described as Joseph Lawrence Survey, Abstract No. 616, City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County, Texas, zoned PD-399 District. Generally located north of Hwy 287 and east of HWY 360.
Presenter
Jonathan Tooley, Planner
Recommended
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
A preliminary plat for the multifamily and commercial portions of Heritage Towne, a mixed use development located along SH-360 and HWY 287. The plat includes 6 lots covering 37.324 acres. Located at 2925 Davis Drive, legally described as Joseph Lawrence Survey, Abstract No. 616, City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County, Texas, zoned PD-399 District.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The purpose of the Preliminary Plat is to subdivide multiple survey tracts into 6 platted lots for multi-family, commercial, and open spaces uses. The developer is designing the site plan for the multi-family at this time, along with commercial uses. Lot 2, Block J, is intended for the future fire station that will service the south sector of the City. Mr. DeBaun wants to donate this lot to the City. There are approximately 28 acres planned for development as Multi-Family Three, 6.6 acres as General Retail, and 3 acres as open space.
The applicant has submitted a development application for a Planned Development amendment, which is running concurrent to this case (Z200401A). The current Planned Development - 399 District does not permit commercial uses north of Eva Mae Boulevard. The applicant is seeking to have this amended, bringing the plat into concurrency with the zoning.
ADJACENT LAND USES:
The following table summarizes the zoning designation and existing use for the surrounding properties.
Table 1: Adjacent Zoning and Land Uses
|
Direction |
Zoning |
Existing Use |
|
North |
PD-322A |
Single -Family Residences |
|
South |
Agriculture; ETJ |
Residential, Commercial, Cemetery |
|
East |
Agriculture |
Undeveloped |
|
West |
Agriculture |
Undeveloped |
DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The lots meet the density and dimensional requirements required in Article 6 of the Unified Development Code.
Table 2: Summary of Lot Requirements - Multi-Family (MF-3)
|
Standard |
Required |
Meets? |
|
Min. Lot Area (Sq. Ft.) |
12,000 |
Yes |
|
Min. Lot Width (Ft.) |
100 |
Yes |
|
Min. Lot Depth (Ft.) |
120 |
Yes |
|
Maximum Height (Ft.) |
60 |
Yes |
Table 3: Summary of Lot Requirements - Commercial
|
StandardRequiredMeets? |
|
|
|
Min. Lot Area (Sq. Ft.) |
20,000 |
Yes |
|
Min. Lot Width (Ft.) |
100 |
Yes |
|
Min. Lot Depth (Ft.) |
150 |
Yes |
|
Front Setback (Ft.) |
25 |
Yes |
|
Maximum Height (Ft.) |
50 |
N/A |
HISTORY:
• Planned Development Amendment application for Heritage Towne to allow additional commercial zoning fronting Davis Drive is under concurrent review (Case Number Z200401A).
• August 24, 2020: Planning and Zoning Commission approved a preliminary plat for Heritage Towne - single-family portion (Case Number P200801).
• April 21, 2020: City Council approved a zoning change and concept plan creating Planned Development-399 District for single-family, multi-family, and general retail uses (Case Number Z200401).
PLAT FEATURES:
The multi-family and commercial tracts will be accessible from Davis Drive and the two proposed public right of ways, Heritage Towne / Eva Mae Boulevard. The multi-family zoning district allows for a density of 26 units per acre. The plat meets density and dimensional requirements in the UDC. The applicant is dedicating 25 feet of right-of-way along Davis Drive to meet current City standards. Mr. Debaun has submitted the TIA to staff, and once the review is complete, additional right-of-way may need to be dedicated depending on the anticipated flow of traffic. The finalizing of right-of-way dedication and TIA requirements to be addressed before the final platting.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Development Review Committee (DRC) recommends approval with conditions:
• Approval of the Planned Development - 399 District amendment, reduce the Multi-Family Three and enlarge General Retail zoning along Davis Drive.
• The applicant shall address Transportation Department comments and finalize the TIA before submitting a devopment application for the final plat.