From
Chris Hartmann
Title
CPA191201- Comprehensive Plan Amendment - 161 Townhomes (Commissioner Fisher/City Council District 1). A request to change the Future Land use Map from Mixed use to Medium Density Residential. Located at 1325 Robinson Road, and 852 Robinson Court. Legally described as 4.39 acres out of the Charles Gibbs Abstract 534 Pg 372 and Lots 5, Block 1, out of the Robinson Court Replat Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas. (On January 6, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).
Presenter
David P. Jones, AICP, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend the Future Land Use Map from Mixed Use to Medium Density Residential on 2.95 acres out of the Charles Gibbs Abstract 534 and Lot 5, Block 1, out of the Robinson Court Replat Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant is requesting to construct a medium density townhome development. The request is for a change from Mixed Use to Medium Density Residential on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). The 2018 update to the Comprehensive Plan defines these categories as follows:
Mixed Use (pg. 58 of the Comprehensive Plan):
Areas with this land use designation are intended for an appropriately planned mixture of non-residential and residential uses. They are referred to as mixed-use because it is envisioned that these areas would be integrated developments of retail, public, office, and entertainment, with a residential component appropriately blended into larger scale buildings that would otherwise be used to support those uses independently. Mixed-use areas are intended to provide flexibility for the City and the development community in order to encourage innovative, unique, and sustainable developments. The following are policies to guide mixed-use areas:
• Mixed-use design should be oriented around the pedestrian.
• Buildings should be placed near the front property line and should be oriented towards the street.
• Mixed-use development should be located at high points of visibility, such as along arterials and collectors.
Medium Density Residential (pg. 56 of the Comprehensive Plan):
Medium density residential represents single-family residential neighborhoods at densities between six and 12 dwelling units per acre. Medium density residential types take the form of townhomes, duplexes, and patio homes. Medium density residential can be used as a transitional use between low density areas and higher intensity uses, such as commercial, retail, and industrial activity. The following are policies to guide medium density areas:
• They can serve as a transitional use between low density residential and high density residential uses.
• Subdivisions should be accessible to collector and arterial streets, but should directly access only local streets.
• They should not be directly accessible to major arterials and freeways without adequate buffering and access management.
ANALYSIS:
This development is consistent with the current pattern of development in the area. The surrounding uses are duplexes; and commercial use of the property in unlikely due to 161 and the neighboring creek severley limitting walkable connections needed for mixed use. Staff believes that medium-density residential development would benefit and enhance the overall underutilized parcels.
The proposal is also in alignment with several goals within the Comprehensive Plan to include: promoting and enhancing economic development, and providing a mix of housing options by allowing a mix of densities to create housing variety that strengthens the housing market to help ensure there is housing for different income levels, ages and lifestyles.
RECOMMENDATION:
Development Review Committee (DRC) recommends approval of the requested amendment to the FLUM.
On January 6, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0
Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS AMENDING THE 2018 FUTURE LAND USE MAP, A COMPONENT OF THE 2018 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, TO CHANGE THE CLASSIFICATION of 2.95 ACRES OUT OF THE CHARLES GIBBS ABSTRACT 534 AND LOT 5, BLOCK 1, OUT OF THE ROBINSON COURT REPLAT ADDITION, CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, TEXAS, ZONED PD-102, FROM MIXED USE TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; AND MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 1.11.5.1 of the Unified Development Code of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas stipulates that the Planning and Zoning Commission shall conduct a public hearing and make recommendations to the City Council on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, Notice was given of a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission of Grand Prairie, Texas, in the City Hall Plaza Building, at 6:30 P.M. on January 6, 2020, such Notice of the time and place of such hearing having been given at least ten (10) days prior to such hearing by publication in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, Fort Worth, Texas, a newspaper of general circulation in such municipality; and
WHEREAS, after consideration of said amendment, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas voted 8 to 0 to recommend denial to the City Council of Grand Prairie, Texas, that said Comprehensive Plan should be approved since its provisions are in the public interest and will promote the health, safety and welfare of the community; 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 January 6, 2020, to consider the advisability of amending the Comprehensive Plan as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, 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, Fort Worth, Texas, a newspaper of general circulation in such municipality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
THAT the Future Land Use Map for 2018 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Grand Prairie be amended and revised and described as follows:
A. Change the Future Land Use classification from Mixed use to Medium Density Residential on property delineated as 2.95 acres out of the Charles Gibbs Abstract 534 and Lot 5, Block 1, out of the Robinson Court Replat Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas in Exhibit A - Boundary Description
SECTION 2.
THAT if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such provisions and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
SECTION 3.
THAT this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, THIS the 21TH OF JANUARY 2020.
CASE NO. CPA191201
orDINANCE NO. 10790-2020