From
Chris Hartmann
Title
TA190901 - Amending Article 1, “General Provisions”, Article 6, “Density and Dimensional Requirements”, Article 12, "Platting", and Article 16, “Site Plan Approval” of the Unified Development Code of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, to comply with recently adopted state legislation governing the processing of subdivision plats and site plans related to subdivisions. (On September 9, 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
In response to HB 2439 restrictions on city ordinances prohibiting and requiring certain building materials, and HB 3167 establishment of a "shot clock" for approval or denial of Site Plans and Plats (previously, the Commission was only required to act on Plats within 30 days), staff proposes the following changes to Article 1, Article 6, Article 12, and Article 16:
Article 1 - General Procedures
Purpose Statement: Tweak UDC purpose statement to align regulatory purposes with state law.
Complete/Incomplete Application: Add requirement to hold pre-application conference prior to submittal and completeness check requirement to determine when shot clock starts.
Site Plan/Plat Public Hearings: Remove notification and public hearing requirements for Site Plans and Plats other than those associated with a Specific Use Permit. This is necessary due to changes in the law that prohibit tabling a Site Plan or Plat case. A citizen could still submit a card to speak on any posted agenda item.
Denial with Specific Reasons: Include language stating that Planning Commission and Council denial of a Site Plan or Plat must be accompanied by specific reasons for denial.
Airport Board: Remove language regarding Airport Board, which was dissolved earlier this year.
Article 6 - Density and Dimensional Standards
Building Materials: Change masonry requirements to "Recommended De...
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