From
Monica Espinoza, Executive Assistant
Title
S200906 - Site Plan - Lake Ridge Commons Multi-Family/Mixed Use (City Council District 4). Site Plan for a multi-family and mixed use development with 270 multi-family units, 14 live/work units, and 3,000 sq. ft. of retail on 10.12 acres. Tract 1, William Linn Survey, Abstract 1725 and Tract 2, A B F Kerr Survey, Abstract No. 717, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-384, within the Lake Ridge Corridor Overlay District, and generally located west of Lake Ridge Pkwy and south of Hanger Lowe Rd. (On September 28, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0).
Presenter
Savannah Ware, AICP, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Site Plan for a multi-family and mixed use development with 270 multi-family units, 14 live/work units, and 3,000 sq. ft. of retail on 10.12 acres. Tract 1, William Linn Survey, Abstract 1725 and Tract 2, A B F Kerr Survey, Abstract No. 717, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-384, within the Lake Ridge Corridor Overlay District, and generally located west of Lake Ridge Pkwy and south of Hanger Lowe Rd.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant intends to construct a multi-family and mixed use development on 10.12 acres. Site Plan approval by City Council is required for any project involving multi-family use, within a Planned Development District, or within an overlay district. Development at this location requires City Council approval of a Site Plan because the property is intended for multi-family use, zoned PD-384, and within the Lake Ridge Corridor Overlay District.
The purpose of site plan approval is to ensure that development meets requirements in the Unified Development Code (UDC), provides adequate circulation, and uses quality site planning techniques. The UDC identifies criteria for evaluating proposed developments. Criteria include density and dimensional standards, landscaping and screening requirements, and architectural design for special districts.
ADJACENT LAND USES:
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 |
|
North |
PD-384 |
Undeveloped |
|
South |
A; PD-384 |
Lift Station; Undeveloped |
|
West |
PD-384 |
Undeveloped |
|
East |
A; PD-213A |
Undeveloped |
PROPOSED USE CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTION:
The applicant intends to develop 10.12 acres with multi-family and mixed uses. The Site plan depicts 270 multi-family units, 14 live/work units, and 3,000 sq. ft. of retail. The primary entrance to the site is off Lake Ridge Pkwy; secondary access will be off the future extension of Grandway Dr. The live/work units and retail spaces are located on the north and east sides of Building 1.
ZONING REQUIREMENTS:
Density and Dimensional Requirements
The subject property is zoned PD-384 with a base zoning of Multi-Family Three District; development is subject to the standards for PD-384 and 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 the density and dimensional requirements.
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Table 2: Site Data Summary |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
|
Min. Lot Area Sq. Ft. |
12,000 |
440,796 |
Yes |
|
Min. Lot Width (Ft.) |
100 |
1,176 |
Yes |
|
Min. Lot Depth (Ft.) |
120 |
390.83 |
Yes |
|
Front Setback (Ft.) |
30 |
30 |
Yes |
|
Rear Setback (Ft.) |
20 |
20 |
Yes |
|
Max. Height (Ft.) |
50 |
42.25 |
Yes |
|
Max. Density (DUA) |
28.06 |
28.06 |
Yes |
|
Max. One Bedroom (%) |
60 |
54.2 |
Yes |
Parking
The table below evaluates the parking requirements. The proposal does not meet the required amount of covered parking spaces.
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Table 3: Parking Requirements |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
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Total Parking Spaces |
453 |
514 |
Yes |
|
Garage |
8% |
8% |
Yes |
|
Carport |
20% |
15% |
No |
Landscape and Screening
The property is subject to landscape and screening requirements in Appendix W of the UDC. The table below summarizes these requirements. The proposal meets or exceeds the landscape and screening requirements.
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Table 4: Landscape & Screening Requirements |
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Standard |
Required |
Provided |
Meets |
|
Landscape Area (Sq. Ft.) |
66,135 |
66,135 |
Yes |
|
Trees |
133 |
150 |
Yes |
|
Shrubs |
1,322 |
1,800 Container Gallons |
Yes* |
|
Dumpster Enclosure |
Masonry Enclosure |
Masonry Enclosure |
Yes |
*The proposed landscape plan includes enough total container gallons of shrubs to satisfy the requirements, but the size of the individual shrubs do not meet the required five container gallons.
Exterior Building Materials
The exterior finish materials include stone, stucco, and metal awnings. The proposed elevations are consistent with the conceptual elevations in PD-384 and the Lake Ridge Corridor’s established design theme. The proposed building elevations also meet the recommended design and building materials in Appendix W.
Appendix W states that multi-family developments meeting the recommended design standards may request two of the following:
1. Reduce required garage parking by 5%.
2. Increase maximum density or FAR by 20%.
3. Reduce required landscaped area by 5%.
4. Increase percentage of one-bedroom units by 10%.
VARIANCES:
1. Covered Parking Spaces - the proposal includes 15% covered parking spaces when 20% is required. The design incentives allow the applicant to decrease the percentage of required garages. Staff does not object using the design incentive to decrease the percentage of required carports.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0.
The Development Review Committee (DRC) recommends approval of the proposal as requested with the following conditions:
1. The development shall provide the required Appendix W amenities;
2. Prior to City Council, the applicant shall submit a completed Appendix W Amenities Checklist;
3. The development shall provide the required number and size of shrubs; and
4. Prior to City Council, the applicant shall submit a revised Landscape Plan that reflects the required number and size of shrubs.