From
Chris Hartmann
Title
CPA180302 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Forum at Sara Jane (City Council District 2). Amend the 2010 Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map from Mixed Use and Open Space/Drainage to High Density Residential. 27.76 acres of land, situated in the C.D. Ball Survey, Abstract No. 1699, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, and generally located south of S Forum Dr and west of Sara Jane Pkwy. (On June 4, 2018, the Planning and Zoning Commission denied this request by a vote of 7-1). This case is being appealed per Article 1 Section 1.11.5.9 of the Unified Development Code.
Presenter
David P. Jones, AICP, Chief City Planner
Recommended Acti
Deny
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Amend the 2010 Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map from Mixed Use and Open Space/Drainage to High Density Residential on 27.76 acres of land, situated in the C.D. Ball Survey, Abstract No. 1699, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, and generally located south of S. Forum Dr. and west of Sara Jane Pkwy.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The purpose of the request is to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) from Mixed Use and Open Space/Drainage to High Density Residential so that the FLUM is consistent with a development proposed at this location.
ANALYSIS:
Open Space/Flood Plain areas should be preserved as public and neighborhood-oriented open space and should incorporate trails and drainage corridors which are left in a naturalistic state. Mixed Use development should include a mixture of retail, high density residential, personal service and some limited office uses in a pedestrian oriented development.
Staff is reviewing this change in conjunction with a development proposal for 670 multi-family units (Z180302/CP180301). Staff does not object to multi-family at this location. Staff is supportive of multi-family development at this location and is supportive of an amendment to the FLUM provided the development preserves trees and natural areas to o...
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