From
Chris Hartmann
Title
CPA190602 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map from Commercial to Med-Density Residential for 14.43 acres. Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Lake Parks Retail and Tract 1B13, James Brannon Survey, Abstract No. 156, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned PD-267 and PD-267A, within Lake Ridge Corridor Overlay District, and generally located south of W Camp Wisdom Rd and west of Lake Ridge Pkwy. (On August 5, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission denied this request by a vote of 7-0; on August 20, 2019 Council tabled this item.)
Presenter
David P. Jones, AICP, Chief City Planner
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Planned Development Request and Concept Plan for General Retail, Single-Family Attached, and Multi-Family One uses on 27.68 acres. The Concept Plan depicts 166 single-story detached homes on a 14.43-acre common lot with the remaining acreage along Lake Ridge Pkwy and W Camp Wisdom Rd reserved for commercial uses. Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Lake Parks Retail and Tract 1B13, James Brannon Survey, Abstract No. 156, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned PD-267 and PD-267A, within Lake Ridge Corridor Overlay District, and generally located south of W Camp Wisdom Rd and west of Lake Ridge Pkwy.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The purpose of the request is to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) from Commercial to Med-Density Residential on 14.4 acres so that the FLUM is consistent with a development proposed at this location.
ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:
While the proposed use is consistent with Goal 12 of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan to achieve a broad housing selection for a diverse population, Staff has concerns about the proposed use at this location.
· On May 7, 2019, City Council adopted a policy position on development stating that multi-family projects should be built on properties already zoned for multi-family development. The proposal is in conflict with the adopted policy.
· City Council has approv...
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