From
Chris Hartmann
Title
CPA190601 - Comp Plan Amendment - Forum Villas (City Council District 4). Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map from Commercial to Med-Density Residential for 18.92 acres. Tracts 5 and 5A of E. Roland Survey, Abstract No. 1313, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned PD-361, and located on the northwest corner of S. Forum Drive and S. Great Southwest Pkwy. (On July 1, 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:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map from Commercial to Med-Density Residential for 18.92 acres. Tracts 5 and 5A of E. Roland Survey, Abstract No. 1313, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned PD-361, and located on the northwest corner of S. Forum Drive and S. Great Southwest 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 18.92 acres so that the FLUM is consistent with a development proposed at this location.
ANALYSIS:
The proposal is consistent with goals, policies, and objectives in the 2010 and 2018 Comprehensive Plans, including:
· Achieve a broad housing selection for a diverse population;
· Provide housing options that serve the needs of the population throughout the stages of their lives;
· A mix of residential densities offers the City opportunities to attract and retain businesses as well as generate higher ad valorem tax revenues than through low density residential alone; and
· Locate higher density residential uses along roadways designated as minor arterials, principle arterials or limited access thoroughfares.
RECOMMENDATION:
At its July 1, 2019 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval.
The Development Review Committee (DRC) recommends approva...
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