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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z1024-0372, submitted by Maxwell Fisher of ZoneDev, on behalf of JPI, for a change of zoning from Planned Development - Light Commercial and Multifamily, Ordinance No. 2434, to Planned Development - Multifamily (“PD-MF”) A-3 District (Tract B), to allow residential uses with modified development standards located at 23701 IH 635 (north of Dean Street and west of IH 635).
(Four responses 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.)
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The proposed development, Torrington Briarwood, is a four-story multifamily project on approximately 14.84 acres located between Edgemont Park to the west and IH-635 to the east. Supported by the Mesquite Housing Finance Corporation, the 313-unit development will consist of four apartment buildings featuring a mix of one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom layouts.
The development will have an overall parking ratio of two parking spaces per dwelling unit and include various indoor and outdoor amenities. The proposed PD-MF will adhere to all requirements outlined in Section 2-501 of the Zoning Ordinance, except for the requested modifications related to building height, landscaping, parking location, parking ratio, unit type ratios, minimum unit size, open space, sidewalks, and perimeter fencing.
The initial rezoning request included 38 acres, including Torrington Briarwood (Tract B) and 24 additional acres (Tracts A, C, and D). The property is currently zoned Planned Development - Light Commercial and Multifamily (Ordinance No. 2434), allowing for a self-storage facility on the southern portion and up to 755 multifamily units on the northern portion. However, due to an error in the notices, the City Council will only consider Tract B at this time. The rezoning process for Tracts A, C, and D will be addressed separately once proper notice has been given. The initial request would replace the existing PD and establish four distinct zoning tracts:
• Tract A - Light Commercial (~3 acres): No proposed development at this time. Any future use would be permitted by right under Light Commercial zoning. Self-storage would continue to be permitted by right. (To be considered at a later date)
• Tract B - Multifamily A-3 (~15 acres): Designated for the proposed Torrington Briarwood multifamily development.
• Tract C - Multifamily A-1 (~18 acres): No proposed development at this time; however, any future development would require a PD amendment to establish a concept plan. (To be considered at a later date)
• Tract D - Single-Family (~1 acre): No proposed development at this time, but single-family homes would be permitted. (To be considered at a later date)
On February 10, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the zoning change for Tract B.
Recommended/Desired Action
Following the public hearing, staff recommends that the City Council take action.
Attachment(s)
Staff Report and Maps
P&Z Minutes
Ordinance
Drafter
Garrett Langford
Head of Department
Adam Bailey