Title
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z1123-0336, submitted by Masterplan on behalf of Mesquite Community Development, LLC, for a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the future land use designation from Office to High-Density Residential on Tract 1 and for a change of zoning from Planned Development - Retirement Housing Ordinance No. 3821 and Planned Development - Light Commercial Ordinance No. 2124 to Planned Development - Multifamily and Light Commercial to allow an approximate 300-unit multifamily development on Tract 1 and light commercial uses on Tract 2, located at 5201 Northwest Drive.
(No responses in favor or in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with certain stipulations.)
Body
The applicant proposes construction of a 300-unit market rate apartment complex. The proposed development would include three, 3-story buildings housing 264 units and 36 units that will be located within nine townhouse-style buildings, which will be part of the apartment complex and not on separate lots. The southernmost portion of the parcel will be reserved for light commercial uses, for which it is currently zoned.
On January 8, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to approve a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the future land use designation from Office to High-Density Residential on Tract 1 and for a change of zoning from Planned Development Ordinance No. 3821 and Planned Development Ordinance No. 2124 to Planned Development - Multifamily and Light Commercial.
Recommended/Desired Action
Following the public hearing, staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
Attachment(s)
Staff Report and Maps
P&Z Minutes
Ordinance
Drafter
Jeff Armstrong
Head of Department
Jeff Armstrong