Title
Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance Approving a Change of Zoning from PD Planned Development District to PD Planned Development District for Age-Restricted Single-Family Residential Uses on Approximately 33.495 Acres out of the S. Mitchell Survey, City of Mansfield, Abstract No. 593, Johnson County, TX and Abstract No. 1024, Tarrant County, TX, Located at the Northeast Corner of Mitchell and Mathis Roads; John Delin of Integrity Group, LLC, on Behalf of James Cornelius of Sowell Reserve Associates, L.P. and Bill Bryant (ZC#19-006)
Requested Action
To consider the subject zoning change request
Recommendation
The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on September 3, 2019, and voted 6-0 (Smithee absent) to recommend approval with the condition that the Engineering-related staff comments be addressed, that staff and the applicant continue to discuss different perimeter screening options, and that the Shack be at least 30% masonry. During the meeting, there was discussion about perimeter screening, the design and intended use of The Shack, density, similarity to Ladera Mansfield (on Debbie Lane), demand for this product, spacing between units, garage door design, screened-in patios and fencing around residential patios, accessory buildings, entrance lighting, and the unit breakdown being subject to change.
In regards to the perimeter screening along Rendon and River Birch, the applicant stated that their preference had been to go with a Simtek wall (which they find to be more durable) instead of a wood fence, but that staff encouraged the applicant provide a wood fence (with masonry columns along River Birch) to better match the design standards of The Reserve and that a masonry wall along these streets would be way out of budget. “The Shack” is intended to accommodate crafts, games, cookouts, etc. and is intended to have a relaxed, rustic design to match the use and feel of the amenity. The development will be similar to...
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