Title
Ordinance - Public Hearing Continuation and Second and Final Reading on an Ordinance Approving a Change of Zoning from 2F, Two-Family Residential District and SF-7.5/12, Single-Family District to D, Downtown District, D-1, Sub-Urban Zone, situated on Lots 1R and 2R of Block 37 and Lots 1R and 2R of Block 36, Original Town of Mansfield, Tarrant County, TX, generally located near the intersection of S. 4th Avenue and W. Kimball Street, and addressed as 501, 502, 503, and 504 W. Kimball Street.; City of Mansfield, Applicant (ZC#24-015)
Requested Action
To consider the subject zoning change request.
Recommendation
The City Council met on January 13, 2025, and voted 7 to 0 to approve the zoning change at First Reading
The Planning and Zoning Commission met on January 6, 2025, and voted 6 to 1 to recommend approval of the zoning change request.
Vote:
Ayes: 6 - Mainer, Bennett, Goodwin, Shaw, Axen, and Thompson
Nays: 1 - Moses
Absent: 0
The Department of Planning and Development Services recommends approval of the zoning change as presented.
Description/History
Existing Uses: Vacant and residential structures
Existing Zoning: 2F, Two-Family Residential District and SF-7.5/12, Single-Family District
Mansfield 2040 Land Use Designation: Urban Neighborhood within the Downtown District Special Area Plan
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning:
North - Residential Homes, SF-7.5/12, Single-Family District & D, Downtown District, D-1, Sub-Urban Zone
South - Residential Homes, 2F, Two-Family Residential District & SF-7.5/12, Single-Family District
East - Residential Homes, D, Downtown District, D-1, Sub-Urban Zone
West - Residential Homes, D, Downtown District, D-1, Sub-Urban Zone
Thoroughfare Plan Specification:
West Kimball Street - 2-lane undivided residential
Synopsis
The City of Mansfield (the “City”) is initiating a zoning change on situated on Lots 1R and 2R of Block 37 and Lots 1R and 2R of Block 36, Original Town of Mansfield from the 2F, Two-Family Residential District and SF-7.5/12, Single-Family District to D, Downtown Zoning District, D-1, Sub-Urban Zone. This zoning extension will support development by closing gaps within the Downtown District.
Mansfield 2040 Plan
Land Use Designation(s)
The land use designation for this property is designated as Urban Neighborhood within the Downtown District Special Area Plan.
Analysis
The primary goal of the proposed zoning change is to align the zoning designation with neighboring properties, ensuring a cohesive land use pattern and enabling future development opportunities. In 2023, the City Council rezoned properties adjacent to the subject properties (ZC 22-020) to D1. At the time this was done at the request of an adjacent property owner seeking to allow flexibility on their lots. The rezoning, though, left a gap of non-D, Downtown District zoned property. The proposal expands the Downtown Zoning District to encompass these lots, addressing existing zoning gaps and enhancing a more cohesive and unified district.
While the current residential uses remain unaffected by this change, the zoning modification allows greater flexibility for future development, accommodating a broader range of uses. This adjustment supports ongoing efforts to close zoning inconsistencies, contributing to the overall long-term sustainability of the Downtown area.
Summary
The D, Downtown Zoning District offers a diverse range of permitted uses and promotes the redevelopment of the area. This initiative aims to create a more cohesive urban environment in line with the goals outlined in the Mansfield 2040 Plan, which focuses on sustainable growth, improved infrastructure, and fostering a vibrant, mixed-use community. The change aligns zoning regulations with long-term planning, supports economic growth and improves the overall quality of the downtown area.
Prepared By
Katasha Smithers, AICP Candidate
Planning Manager - Current Planning
817-276-4235
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Maps and Supporting Information