Title
Ordinance - Public Hearing Continuation and Second and Final Reading on an Ordinance Approving a Zoning Change from C-2, Community Business District to D, Downtown District, D-3, Urban Center Zone on Approximately 1.690 Acres out of the W.C. Price Survey, Abstract No. 1240, Tarrant County, TX, Located at 700 E. Broad St.; City of Mansfield, Owner/Applicant (ZC#22-013)
Requested Action
To consider the subject zoning change request
Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on September 19, 2022 and voted by 7-0 to recommend approval.
Staff recommends approval.
First Reading
City Council voted 7 to 0 to approve the zoning change at First Reading.
Description/History
Existing Use: Commercial and Vacant
Existing Zoning: C-2, Community Business District
Land Use Plan: Sub-Area 3
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning:
North - Retail, office, restaurant, Church, C-2
South - Single-family residential, SF 7.5/12, Single Family Residential District
East - Commercial building, C-2 and Single-family residential, SF 7.5/12
West - Residential, D (SD-1 zone) and Storage buildings, C-2
Thoroughfare Plan Specification:
E. Broad Street - A 4-lane divided arterial street
Synopsis
The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Official Land Use Plan and compatible with surrounding land uses.
Staff Analysis
The subject property consists of nine parcels of land totaling 1.690 acres. The applicant (City of Mansfield) is proposing to rezone the entire property to the D-3 zone to stimulate future development within the area.
The D-3 zone is compatible with the existing commercial and residential uses along E. Broad Street in the Historic Downtown. The D-3 zone will provide new opportunities that will complement the surrounding residential uses to the east and south of this property. New construction on this property must comply with the development standards of the D, Downtown District and a site and building plan approved by Staff will b...
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