From
Monica Espinoza
Title
P200401 - Final Plat - Greenway Trails Phase 4 (City Council District 6). Final Plat for Greenway Trails Phase 4, creating 131 residential lots and three non-residential lots on 62.129 acres out of the Joseph Lawrence Survey, Abstract No. 616, City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County, Texas. Zoned PD-322 and generally located north of US-287, east of SH-360, and west of FM-661. (On August 24, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).
Presenter
Savannah Ware, AICP, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Final Plat for Greenway Trails Phase 4, creating 131 residential lots and three non-residential lots on 62.129 acres out of the Joseph Lawrence Survey, Abstract No. 616, City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County, Texas. Zoned PD-322A and generally located north of US-287, east of SH-360, and west of FM-661.
ADJACENT LAND USE:
The following table summarizes the zoning designation and land use of 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 |
City of Mansfield |
Undeveloped/Gas Well |
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South |
PD-399 for Mixed Use |
Undeveloped/Gas Well |
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West |
PD-322 for Mixed Use |
Undeveloped/Gas Well |
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East |
Agriculture (A) District |
Undeveloped; FM 661 |
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The purpose of the Final Plat is to create 131 residential lots and three non-residential lots to facilitate single-family development.
HISTORY:
• August 8, 2006: City Council approved PD-322 (Z060601/CPA060601), zoning 384.27 acres for single-family residential, including TND (Traditional Neighborhood Development) and mixed use regional/employment center uses.
• 2007-2008: Multiple gas wells were permitted in and around the property which impacted the potential layout of residential lots within PD-322: Merrill 1H & 2H, permitted 2007; and Orr Unit 1H-4H, permitted 2008.
• August 30, 2016: Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Preliminary Plat (P160301) for Greenway Trails, including a preliminary layout for 5 residential phases and depicting 135’ Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) pipeline easement cutting through majority of TND portion of original PD.
• 2016-2019: TRWD constructs water line through majority of TND portion of original PD.
• April 1, 2019: Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Final Plat (Case Number P181102) for Greenway Trails, Ph. 1 consisting of 98 residential lots and 4 non-residential lots.
• March 3, 2020: City Council approved an amendment to PD-322 (Case Number Z060601A), removing the TND elements from Phase 5.
• August 10, 2020: Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Final Plat for Phase 2 (Case Number P190101).
• August 10, 2020: Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Final Plat for Phase 3 (Case Number P200302).
DEVELOPMENT CHARACTERISTICS:
Phase 4 depicts 131 residential lots developed under the Type 1 and Type 2 zoning schemes detailed in PD-322A. The required lot dimensions are outlined in the following table:
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Table 2: Development Standards |
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Type 1 |
Type 2 |
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Number of Lots |
88 |
43 |
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Min. Lot Area (sq. ft.) |
9,000 |
7,800 |
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Min. Lot Width (ft.) |
75 |
65 |
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Min. Lot Depth (ft.) |
120 |
120 |
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Min House Size (sq. ft.) |
2,000 |
1,800; 2,000 |
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Min Front Setback (ft.) |
25 |
25 |
The developer has established the required Public Improvement District (PID) for this development. Engineering plans are currently under review.
The TRWD easement cuts through the Greenway Trails development and the adjacent property to the northwest. Page five of Exhibit C - Final Plat shows the portion of the easement included in Phase 4. TRWD limits the number of times rights-of-way can cross the easement. Due to this constraint, and in order to facilitate the development of land surrounding the easement, Staff is recommending a condition that the developer of Greenway Trails provide a point of access to infrastructure (right-of-way, water, and wastewater) for the property to the northwest. Staff has identified two possible points - Lot 30 and Lot 25, Block 15 - for the developer to consider. Exhibit D - Infrastructure Connection illustrates the possible connections.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Development Review Committee recommends approval with the following conditions:
1. Prior to submitting the plat for City signatures, the developer shall revise the plat to create a point of access to the northwest property. The revised plat shall depict the necessary right-of-way dedication, utility easements, and wall maintenance easements; and
2. Landscaping and screening wall plans shall be submitted and approved by staff prior to filing of the plat.