Title
Ordinance - Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance Approving a Change of Zoning from C-2, Community Business District to PD, Planning Development District for Senior Independent Living and Ground-Floor Commercial Uses on Approximately 8.08 Acres Generally Located South of Turner Warnell Road and Approximately 500 Feet East of FM 157 on Property Addressed at 1420 Turner Warnell Rd.; Riverbend Village Partners, LLC, Developer, Arrive Architecture Group, Architect (ZC#23-013)
Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission met on October 16, 2023, and voted 4 to 1 to recommend approval of the zoning change request with the following conditions:
1) Remove the gates to increase connectivity and walkability;
2) Review the site with staff for walkability enhancements; and
3) Provide more architectural variety for the courtyard.
Vote:
Ayes: 4 - Mainer, Axen, Bennett, and Thompson
Nays: 1 - Moses
Absent: 2 - Goodwin and Shaw
The Department of Planning and Development Services recommends that the public hearing and first reading of this case be tabled at 3:00 p.m. --- the City Council’s first meeting --- until 6:00 p.m., the second meeting on November 13, 2023, to better accommodate all wishing to speak on this matter.
Description/History
Existing Use: Vacant
Existing Zoning: C-2, Community Business District
Land Use Plan: Sub-Area 5
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning:
North - Vacant, residential and industrial in the City of Arlington
South - Single-family residential, SF-7.5/16, Single Family Residential District
East - Single-family residential, SF-7.5/16, Single Family Residential District
West - Retail commercial/restaurant, C-2, Community Business District
Thoroughfare Plan Specification:
Turner Warnell Road - 4-lane undivided major arterial street
Changes since the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
In response to the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommended conditions of approval, the applicant has made the following chang...
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