From
Chris Hartmann
Title
Z180504/S180504 - Zoning Change/Site Plan - 521 E. Jefferson Event Center (City Council District 5). Approximately 4,850 square feet of event space in a one story building on 0.723 acres at 521 E Jefferson Street. Portions of lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, Block A, Baird's Dallas Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, 0.723 acres zoned CA, Central Area District, in the CBD No. 2, addressed as 521 and 529 E. Jefferson Street, and 516, 522, and 524 Austin Street, Grand Prairie, Texas. The owner is Victor Reyes. (On May 7, 2018, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).
Presenter
David P. Jones, AICP, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Zoning Change and Site Plan for approximately 4,850 square feet of event space in a one story building on 0.723 acres at 521 E Jefferson Street. Described as portions of lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, Block A, Baird's Dallas Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, 0.723 acres zoned CA, Central Area District, in the CBD No. 2, addressed as 521 and 529 E. Jefferson Street, and 516, 522, and 524 Austin Street, Grand Prairie, Texas.
ADJACENT LAND USES AND ACCESS:
North: E Jefferson Street; Union Pacific
South: Zoned CA, developed as office and single-family residential
East: Zoned CA, vacant
West: Zoned CA, developed as auto repair
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The purpose of the request is to create a Planned Development District to allow a 4,850 square foot event center.
PROPOSED USE CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTION:
The Site Plan depicts a single-story building fronting Jefferson Street with parking in the rear. Two driveways are proposed from E Jefferson Street while a single entrance-only drive is shown from Austin Street. Primary circulation is provided around the building for emergency services as well as pick up and drop off of patrons. No parking or standing is allowed on E Jefferson Street. As part of thi...
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