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GARLAND PLANNING REPORT
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Agenda Item 11.a. |
City Council Regular Session Agenda |
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REQUEST |
Approval of a Change of Zoning from Agricultural (AG) District to Single Family-Estate (SF-E) District. LOCATION 6401 Lyons Road |
OWNER |
Juan & Nency Hernandez |
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION |
On April 10, 2023 the Plan Commission, by a vote of eight (8) to zero (0), recommended approval of a Change of Zoning from Agricultural (AG) District to Single Family-Estate (SF-E) District. |
STAFF RECOMMENDATION |
Approval of the Change of Zoning from Agricultural (AG) District to Single Family-Estate (SF-E) District. |
BACKGROUND |
The applicant proposes to change the zoning of the vacant lot from Agricultural (AG) District to a Single Family-Estate (SF-E) District in order to construct one (1) single-family detached household. The GDC requires a minimum of two (2) acres in the Agricultural (AG) District to build a single-family house. The subject property is approximately 0.760 acres, or 33,105.60 square feet. The minimum lot size for SF-E is 30,000 square feet. |
SITE DATA |
The 0.760-acre site is accessed from Lyons Road. |
USE OF PROPERTY UNDER CURRENT ZONING |
The subject property is zoned Agricultural (AG) District and is currently vacant. The Agricultural (AG) District is intended for vacant land which is not yet ready for development, land which is used for agricultural or open space purposes, land which due to its topography or location within a floodplain or other undevelopable area is not anticipated to be developed for more intense use, and land which has been newly annexed into the City of Garland. Land that has been newly annexed into the City is initially zoned Agricultural until it is zoned another more permanent zoning classification in the future. Single-family uses on large lots are appropriate in this district. |
CONSIDERATIONS |
- The request is a traditional rezoning without the formation of a Planned Development (PD) District. These requests do not require Detail Plan approval to commence or direct development. Development is dependent on the standards set forth by the Garland Development Code (GDC) and the goals and policies established within the Envision Garland 2030 Comprehensive Plan. This Change in Zoning is not intended to restrict uses or secure development performances beyond what is permitted within the proposed zoning district and the GDC. Accordingly, the GDC requires careful consideration as to how closely the proposed district follows the policies of the Envision Garland 2030 Comprehensive Plan, and to what degree the rezoning will affect surrounding and future development.
- The Single-Family Residential districts are intended to provide for development of primarily low-density detached, single-family residences on a variety of lot sizes, churches, schools, and public parks in logical, livable, and sustainable neighborhoods. The Single-Family-Estate (SF-E) District is intended for larger single-family lots (30,000 square-foot minimum).
- In the event the Zoning Change request is approved, the applicant will need to proceed with the platting of the subject property and securing permits prior to commencing construction. It will be during the permitting process that staff will review the proposed development and verify compliance with all the applicable regulations.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN |
The Future Land Use Map of the Envision Garland Plan recommends Traditional Neighborhoods for the subject site. Traditional neighborhoods are currently found throughout Garland and provide areas for low to moderate density single-family detached residential housing. Traditional neighborhoods also accommodate convenience retail (goods and services), office space, and public services. Non-residential structures are compatible in architectural style and scale with adjacent residential development. Non-residential uses are typically located at the intersection of local streets or at local and secondary arterial streets. Non-residential uses are within walking distance of the neighborhoods they serve and include minimal on-site parking. The zoning change to Single Family-Estate (SF-E) is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan.
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COMPATIBILITY OF REQUEST WITH SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES |
The properties to the North, South, and East are zoned Agricultural (AG) District and contain single-family detached homes, a vacant lot, and a church. The property to the West of the site is zoned Planned Development (PD) District 18-21 for Single-Family-7 uses and contains a new subdivision. The proposed use is generally compatible with the surrounding area. |
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