From
Chris Hartmann
Title
CPA190603 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map from Light Industrial and Commercial/Retail/Office to High-Density Residential on 31.33 acres out of the J.C. Read Survey Abstract No. 1183, J. Hardin Abstract Survey No. 540, and John R. Baugh Survey Abstract No. 137, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned SF-1 Single-Family One Residential District and PD-260 Planned Development 260 District, generally located southwest of the intersection of Highway 161 and West Rock Island Road. 3514-3560 Hardrock Road & 4701 Rock Island Road. (On June 3, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0).
Presenter
David P. Jones, AICP, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Request to amend the Future Land Use Map from Commercial/Retail/Office and Light Industrial to High Density Residential for a multi-family development on 31.33 acres out of the J.C. Read Survey Abstract No. 1183, J. Hardin Abstract Survey No. 540, and John R. Baugh Survey Abstract No. 137, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, generally located southwest of the intersection of Highway 161 and West Rock Island Road addressed as 3514-3560 Hardrock Road and 4701 Rock Island Road.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant requests to construct a high density multi-family development in four phases. The request is for a change from Commercial/Retail/Office designation to High Density Residential on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). The 2018 update to the Comprehensive Plan defines these categories as follows:
Commercial/Retail/Office (pg. 58, 59 of the Comprehensive Plan):
· “Commercial uses are more intense than retail establishments, yet also provide goods and services for the public. Examples of commercial establishments would include hotel, automotive services, and big box retailers.”
· “Retail land use is intended to provide for a variety of restaurants, sh...
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