Title
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0223-0289, submitted by Shell Craft LLC, on behalf of Lawson I-20 Holdings LLC, for a Comprehensive Plan amendment from Commercial to High Density Residential and a change of zoning from Light Commercial to Planned Development - A-3 Multifamily and General Retail to allow multifamily and general retail development with 322 dwelling units, retail, restaurant and service uses, located at 5000 and 5001 Lawson Road, and 13800, 13900 and 14600 Interstate 20.
(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 denial of the application.)
Body
The applicant proposes to construct three apartment buildings, one west of Lawson Rd. (Tract 1) and two east of Lawson Rd. (Tract 2) along Interstate 20. Two apartment buildings would be four stories in height and the other building would be three stories. The three buildings combined would include 322 dwelling units. Tract 1 would also include commercial pad sites for retail uses, restaurants, services, and a tunnel carwash. One apartment building in Tract 2 would include ground floor retail spaces.
On February 12, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to deny the request.
The applicant has submitted a timely appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s denial.
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