From
Monica Espinoza, Executive Assistant
Title
Z200401A - Zoning Change - Heritage Towne Amendment (City Council District 6). A Planned Development Amendment for Heritage Towne, a development on 76.96 acres which includes single-family, multi-family, commercial, and open space uses. The purpose of the request is to add additional commercial zoning along Davis Road. Tracts 186713 and 186714, J Lawrence Survey, Abstract No. 616, City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County, Texas. Zoned PD-399 and addressed as 2925 Davis Drive. Generally located north of Hwy 287, and east of HWY 360. (On November 9, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).
Presenter
Savannah Ware, AICP, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
A Planned Development Amendment for Heritage Towne, a development on 76.96 acres which includes single-family, multi-family, commercial, and open space uses. The purpose of the request is to add additional commercial zoning along Davis Road. Tracts 186713 and 186714, J Lawrence Survey, Abstract No. 616, City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County, Texas. Zoned PD-399 and addressed as 2925 Davis Drive. Generally located north of Hwy 287, and east of HWY 360.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The purpose of the request is to amend Planned Development 399 to reduce the amount of land zoned for multi-family and increase the amount of land zoned for commercial along Davis Drive.
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Table 1: Zoning Comparison of PD-399 and PD-399A |
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Base Zoning District |
Existing Acreage |
Proposed Acreage |
Change |
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General Retail |
3.81 |
6.6 |
+ 2.79 |
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Multi-Family |
32.93 |
30.14 |
- 2.79 |
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Single Family |
37.21 |
37.21 |
- |
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Agriculture |
0 |
0 |
- |
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Open Space |
3.01 |
3.01 |
- |
ADJACENT LAND USES:
The following table summarizes the zoning designation and existing use for the surrounding properties.
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Table 2: Adjacent Zoning and Land Uses |
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Direction |
Zoning |
Existing Use |
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North |
PD-322A |
Gas Wells, Single-Family |
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South |
Agriculture; ETJ |
Residential, Commercial, Cemetery |
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West |
Agriculture |
Undeveloped |
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East |
Agriculture |
Undeveloped |
HISTORY:
• April 21, 2020: City Council approved a zoning change for Planned Development 399 - Heritage Towne, a single-family, multi-family, and commercial development located on 76.96 acres (Case Number Z200401).
• September 16, 2008: City Council approved a zoning change (Case Number Z080701) which created Planned Development-328 District Single Family Detached Residential, Multi-Family, General Retail, and Mixed Use for Architecturally Integrated Residential above Retail uses.
ANALYSIS:
The addition of General Retail along the Davis Drive frontage will help create more opportunities for commercial development along the SH-360 Corridor. Additionally, the applicant wishes to donate one lot to the City for the future expansion of a fire station that will service the southern sector of the City. Staff supports the Planned Development amendment believing that the addition of commercial will bring extra tax base and commercial opportunities to the area.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0.
The Development Review Committee (DRC) recommends approval.
Body
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP TO REZONE 76.960 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE JOSEPH LAWRENCE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 616, CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, ELLIS COUNTY, TEXAS, BY AMENDING PD-399 TO ALLOW FOR SINGLE FAMILY, MULTI-FAMILY, GENERAL RETAIL, AND OPEN SPACE USES; SAID ZONING MAP AND ORDINANCE BEING ORDINANCE NUMBER 4779 PASSED ON NOVEMBER 20, 1990, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND TO BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL.
WHEREAS, the owners of the property described herein below filed application with the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, petitioning an amendment of the Zoning Ordinance and map of said city so as to rezone and reclassify said property from its classification of PD-399 to PD-399A for Single Family, Multi-Family, General Retail, and Open Space Uses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of Grand Prairie, Texas, held a public hearing on said application on November 9, 2020, after written notice of such public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission on the proposed rezoning had been sent to owners of real property lying within 300 feet of the property on which the change of classification is proposed, said Notice having been given not less than ten (10) days before the date set for hearing to all such owners who rendered their said property for City taxes as the ownership appears on the last approved City Tax Roll, and such Notice being served by depositing the same, properly addressed and postage paid, in the City Post Office; and
WHEREAS, after consideration of said application, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas voted 8-0 to recommend approval to the City Council of Grand Prairie, Texas, of the request that the hereinafter described property be rezoned from its classification of PD-399 to PD-399A for Single Family, Multi-Family, General Retail, and Open Space Uses; and
WHEREAS, Notice was given of a further public hearing to be held by the City Council of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, in the City Hall Plaza Building at 6:30 P.M. on November 17, 2020 to consider the advisability of amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and all citizens and parties at interest were notified that they would have an opportunity to be heard, such Notice of the time and place of such hearing having been given at least fifteen (15) days prior to such hearing by publication in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, Grand Prairie, Texas, a newspaper of general circulation in such municipality; and
WHEREAS, all citizens and parties at interest have been given an opportunity to be heard on all the matter of the proposed rezoning and the City Council of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, being informed as to the location and nature of the use proposed on said property, as well as, the nature and usability of surrounding property, have found and determined that the property in question, as well as, other property within the city limits of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, has changed in character since the enactment of the original Zoning Ordinance from its classification of PD-399 to PD-399A for Single Family, Multi-Family, General Retail, and Open Space Uses; and, by reason of changed conditions, does consider and find that this amendatory Ordinance should be enacted since its provisions are in the public interest and will promote the health, safety and welfare of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That Ordinance Number 4779, being the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, showing the locations and boundaries of certain districts, and said Zoning Ordinance and Map having been made a part of an Ordinance entitled:
“AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AS PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 20TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1990, TOGETHER WITH ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO AND ENACTING A REVISED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING FOR ZONING REGULATIONS; CREATING USE DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN…”
and passed and approved November 20, 1990, as amended, is hereby further amended so as to rezone from its classification of PD-399 to PD-399A for Single Family, Multi-Family, General Retail, and Open Space Uses; as described and depicted in Exhibit B - Zoning Exhibit.
SECTION 2. The purpose of this planned development is to establish appropriate restrictions and development controls necessary to ensure predictable land development, safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation, compatible uses of land and compliance with appropriate design standards.
SECTION 3. The following shall apply to development in the Planned Development District:
A. Development shall generally comply with Exhibit B - Zoning Exhibit and Exhibit C - Conceptual Renderings.
B. The developer shall submit a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) at the time of preliminary platting.
C. Commercial development shall comply with the use and development standards for General Retail District in the Unified Development Code (UDC), as may be amended, and with the exceptions and additions listed below.
1. Total land area allocated to the General Retail District shall not exceed 6.6 acres.
a. Tract 4 shall be no more than 3.81 acres.
b. Tract 6 shall be no more than 2.79 acres.
2. Use Restrictions:
a. Uses permitted in the “GR” General Retail District in the UDC, as amended. The following additional uses are also allowed:
• Financial Services
• Fire Station
3. Minimum lot size shall be 20,000 sq. ft.
4. Minimum lot width shall be 100 ft.
5. Minimum lot depth shall be 150 ft.
6. Maximum allowable height shall be 50 ft.
7. Minimum landscape area shall be 10% of the lot.
C. Multi-Family development shall comply with the use and development standards for Multi-Family Three (MF-3) District and Appendix W in the UDC, as amended. Building elevations shall be reviewed and approved with the Site Plan.
D. Provisions for mixed use development in PD-328 shall be retained in the multi-family tracts in this Planned Development District. For each 10% of first floor area dedicated for commercial or retail uses the developer may increase the maximum number of dwelling units per acre by 10% and increase the maximum allowable height by 10 ft.
E. Single Family development shall comply with the use and development standards for Single Family-Four (SF-4) District and Single Family-Six (SF-6) District in the UDC, as may be amended, with the exceptions and additions below.
1. The total land area allocated to the Single Family Residential District shall not exceed 37.21 acres.
2. The composition of SF-4 lots and SF-6 lots shall be consistent with what is shown on the Concept Plan.
3. SF-4 Lots
i. The minimum lot area shall be 7,200 sq. ft.
ii. The minimum lot width shall be 62 ft.
iii. The interior side setback shall be 5 ft.
iv. Garages shall be detached from the primary structure and accessed via the street frontage.
4. SF-6 Lots
i. The minimum lot width shall be 50 ft.
ii. The minimum front setback shall be 20 ft.
iii. Garages shall be rear entry and accessed via the alley.
F. The total land area allocated to the Open Space district shall not exceed 3.01 acres.
G. Property included in the Open Space district may be left in its natural state.
SECTION 4. A Site Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Council prior to the issuance of any building permits.
SECTION 5. It is further provided, that in case a section, clause, sentence, or part of this Ordinance shall be deemed or adjudged by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, then such invalidity shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are specifically repealed.
SECTION 7. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, THIS THE 17TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2020.
Ordinance No. 10943-2020
Zoning Case No. Z200401A
Planned Development No. 407