Department: Public Works, Planning Division
Staff Contact: Zachary Moore, Planner II
Subject: RZ19-0012: Rezoning from R-1, RP-1, RP-4, and CTY A to the R-1 (Residential Single Family) District and a preliminary plat for Prairie Canyon Applicant: Frank Dean, Prime Land Development Company
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Item Description:
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Consideration of Ordinance No. 19-57, RZ19-0012, requesting approval for a rezoning from R-1, RP-1, RP-4, and CTY A Districts to the R-1 (Residential Single Family) District and a preliminary plat for Prairie Canyon on 73.19± acres; located in the vicinity of the southwest corner of College Boulevard and K-7 Highway. Planning Commission recommends approval 6-0.
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Summary:
The applicant is requesting a rezoning from R-1, RP-1, RP-4, and CTY A to the R-1 (Residential Single Family) District and a preliminary plat for a new residential development known as Prairie Canyon. An associated rezoning to the R-2 district and preliminary site development plan for twin villas (RZ19-0014) located immediately to the east of the subject property is also on this agenda for consideration.
The proposed development consists of a single-family residential subdivision on 142 lots with 9 common tracts. The proposed subdivision has a density of 1.94 dwelling units per acre with all lots exceeding minimum area requirements with an average lot area of 10,827 square feet. This proposal also meets the transitional lot standards for new residential developments when adjacent to an existing neighborhood.
The road network will consist of one new collector road from College Boulevard to the north and three connections from existing local roads to the west; 112th Terrace, 113th Terrace and 115th Terrace. The street connections to the existing neighborhood in Southglen of Cedar Creek will improve access and traffic circulation in the area and provide a connected street network per UDO requirements.
The applicant is requesting a waiver to allow a reduction in the minimum front yard setback from 30 feet to 20 feet. The primary reason for the waiver request is to compensate for the substantial grade changes on the site. Reduction of the front yard setback will provide greater allowance for tree preservation in the rear yards and open space tracts with steep grades. Staff supports the waiver request as it meets UDO criteria for waivers by providing a higher quality site design by preserving trees and maintaining natural buffers along adjacent residential properties.
The future land use map of the Comprehensive Plan identifies the subject property as “Primary Greenway” and “Urban Mixed Use Center.” The future land use designation for Urban Mixed Use Center allows a variety of residential and non-residential development in areas close to regional traffic networks. The proposed R-1 zoning and single-family residential development is appropriate for the subject property as it will allow a transitional land use between the existing single-family neighborhoods to the west, multi-family zoning districts to the east, and commercial zoning to the north along College Boulevard.
The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on July 30, 2019 and 27 residents attended. Main topics of discussion included greenspace areas and trails, street connectivity, and future uses along College Boulevard. The neighborhood meeting minutes are included in the Planning Commission packet.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing for the rezoning on September 9, 2019, and no residents spoke at the hearing. The Commissioners had questions regarding the proposed street connections to Southglen of Cedar Creek and potential impacts with adjacent RP-4 zoning to the east. Staff noted that the street connections would improve traffic flow and allow the development to meet life and safety access requirements.
The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of RZ19-0012 as stipulated in the meeting minutes.
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Financial Impact:
None.
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Action Needed:
1. Approve Ordinance No. 19-57 for a rezoning from the R-1, RP-1, RP-4, and CTY A Districts to the R-1 District as recommended by the Planning Commission.
2. Deny Ordinance No. 19-57 for a rezoning from the R-1, RP-1, RP-4, and CTY A Districts to the R-1 District.
3. Return the rezoning application to the Planning Commission for further consideration with a statement specifying the basis for the Governing Body’s failure to approve or disapprove.
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Attachment(s):
A. Planning Commission Packet
B. Planning Commission Minutes
C. Ordinance No. 19-57