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Planning staff (Savannah) told commissioners the amendment updates many articles across the UDC and appendix W. Key points staff highlighted:

- Senate Bill 840: the amendment implements state direction that multifamily and mixed‑use residential development may be permitted in districts that allow office, commercial, retail or warehouse uses, and that municipalities cannot impose certain restrictions that are more stringent than state law (for example, arbitrary higher parking minima, lot‑size limits beyond the statute, or requirements that would effectively ban multifamily where state law allows it). The city will now administratively approve site plans for multifamily and mixed‑use residential projects that meet the state’s Chapter 218 requirements, rather than requiring a governing‑body approval for routine site‑plan decisions.

- Small‑lot rules (Senate Bill 15 referenced in staff presentation): the code now incorporates the state‑defined small‑lot dimensions and setback minima for small‑lot single‑family development (for small‑lot plats of five or more lots, a required 30‑ to 31‑foot street with alley access and one off‑street parking space accessed from the alley).

- Parking: the city adjusted parking tables. For small‑lot single‑family units, one off‑street parking space accessed from a rear alley is required; for multifamily the code retains preferred parking standards but acknowledges state limits (the city may not require more than one parking space per unit under the statute). Clubhouse and leasing‑office parking calculations were added.

- Notices and signs: the code is updated to require one zoning sign per street frontage (state law specifies minimum sign size) and to require legal notices be published on the city website in addition to the local paper; the city added a $50 zoning‑sign fee to cover larger sign costs.

- Administrative and procedural changes: concept‑plan requirements for PDs were adjusted, the role of the Planning & Zoning Commission in certain advisory‑committee functions was updated to match state law, and staff clarified which deviations require a formal zoning change vs. administrative denial.

Savannah said staff prepared a table that maps each state bill to corresponding amendments in the UDC and appendix W. Commissioners praised staff for the extensive work and unanimously moved to close the public hearing and approve the text amendment as recommended by the Development Review Committee.

The changes will alter how multifamily and mixed‑use developments are reviewed, update parking and small‑lot standards, and implement new notice and sign requirements. Staff said some development standards not covered by state law will default to the city’s MF‑3 or mixed‑use development standards.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Grand Prairie - Planning & Zoning 08252025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved a text amendment that updates multiple articles of the Unified Development Code to align with state laws (including SB 840 and provisions on small‑lot development), changing procedures for multifamily/mixed‑use site plans, parking, signage, small‑lot dimensions and administrative review.","taxTitle","Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",2784,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6590753,"Commission approves rezoning to light industrial for contractor's shop near Hard Rock corridor",332,2848000,3180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5671832-956b8c8337a9205f894612aa2a99c53a&start=2848&end=3180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5671832-956b8c8337a9205f894612aa2a99c53a/thumbnail_2848000.jpg","/articles/6590753/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Commission-approves-rezoning-to-light-industrial-for-contractors-shop-near-Hard-Rock-corridor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590753-28bcc0c794d959ac4325d473f7fc7743/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437963&Signature=YfpDZwcw1KjvZ-ZLKFCLjLm5fQ5XjXu0fytMisbSdkqZ7TziyBKQIPlejfhh43sXqiOLqLhO8e46i5q82L9~O-H0kJseXMRWNLyHkOoHIATOq6AQQzzwKYLU73gTejVFlxYnmDFr3bNvS~CD1RCfjtHABoTTQitWbKBur4RCO9YrKWKrcFcb1~gmlX8RSd~gCZWACHZrUIDpoaRt31n2jNVNRAsg~KLeuURJChXWJwXFg9-r9TQw6fRvVjTIkXT4jjJG5zIN0OCJeQ2gW-lQng5QHczrzkLflqAQ~SP3eJ4OKNGfn1hQ8I5evtzDijKyHx~6NUcRRVzakl2P36rU-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a comprehensive‑plan amendment and a zone change to light industrial for a property along the Hard Rock corridor, where the applicant intends to build an office and a separate 10,000‑square‑foot building to support a commercial mechanical contracting business.

Jim Dewey of JDJR Engineers told commissioners his client, ServiceOne Mechanical (currently based in Irving), wants to relocate operations and build a roughly 3,000‑square‑foot office plus a separate 10,000‑square‑foot building for storage of materials used in the firm's commercial work. Dewey said the business serves large commercial clients and has operated for about 20 years.

Planning staff said the requested light‑industrial designation would align with surrounding industrial uses and recent development in the area, although the property is currently shown on the future‑land‑use map as commercial/retail/office. Staff noted required protections for adjacent residential properties: a six‑foot masonry screening wall abutting any single‑family zoning and compliance with light industrial building, landscaping and overlay standards.

Dewey said the applicant intends to comply with city standards and has no plan for retail sales from the site. Commissioners asked about employment growth; Dewey said the business would add crews and employees as it expands into the new facility.

A motion to approve the comprehensive plan amendment and zone change passed unanimously. Staff noted the applicant does not yet own the property; Dewey said the purchase is contingent on being able to use the site for the proposed industrial/contractor shop.","The commission approved a comprehensive plan amendment and zone change to light industrial for a property near Hard Rock; applicant (ServiceOne Mechanical) intends to relocate operations and will be required to meet screening, landscaping and light‑industrial development standards.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6590758,"Commission backs zone change and future replat to allow duplex at 118 NE 11th Street",520,2321000,2841000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5671832-956b8c8337a9205f894612aa2a99c53a&start=2321&end=2841","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5671832-956b8c8337a9205f894612aa2a99c53a/thumbnail_2321000.jpg","/articles/6590758/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Commission-backs-zone-change-and-future-replat-to-allow-duplex-at-118-NE-11th-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590758-d71d8a0e787a9b7eff0dccf73db5bdb0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437963&Signature=eZxMUhxPAR2gx0w2Kf0DQquXyZZ2EqJ0JuNdp6KvzXG6IKxpMwe0ptNjDR3-ViIGlZNUXQ7cpOp4oiQwR1bS1D-xwtaKRLXM-2qZAWerJYnp1Mhqpv7tWKC8cuLjOOmfWL50VEOpEOaO3zQguv7ORPFBjzB6N8zAtOOzDdSNRupBi9KGiu0KgeoeetWstn4QDA1bZiDT7QQCZvFjvVOz-iseJoCiWH-gyDsIg3Kknprpg6esZWQiJJdCX7yL4zO8GgFmV0XEaa1SZ3zPl5whb90bd~zY37xc2yMrQAQV2Minr7ZjZmqZiotLQ59vYlgUWOgL3YuL9HIYGSoQ54~B7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a comprehensive plan amendment and zone change to allow a single‑family attached duplex at 118 Northeast 11th Street.

Planning staff said the existing future land‑use map designates the site as commercial/retail/office, so staff could not formally support an amendment that conflicts with the map. Staff noted, however, that the site historically contained a single‑family residence (now demolished) and that surrounding uses include single‑family and two‑family properties. Staff said the proposed duplex would be compatible with the neighborhood fabric.

If the commission and council approve the change, staff recommended a condition that the owner record a replat with the county before issuance of any building permits to avoid creating three dwelling units on a single lot. Planning staff said the applicant had not been present at the hearing but intends to attend the City Council meeting.

A commissioner moved to close the public hearing on items 5 and 6 and recommend approval per staff recommendations, including the replat condition; another commissioner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

No members of the public spoke on record for these items. Planning staff will require the replat to be filed with the county before building permits for the proposed duplex will be issued.","The commission recommended approval of a comprehensive plan amendment and zone change to allow a single‑family‑attached duplex at 118 NE 11th Street, conditioned on replatting the lot prior to building permits.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6590763,"City moves to narrow allowed retail uses on Lake Ridge Parkway property; hybrid housing removed after neighborhood response",658,708000,1366000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5671832-956b8c8337a9205f894612aa2a99c53a&start=708&end=1366","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5671832-956b8c8337a9205f894612aa2a99c53a/thumbnail_708000.jpg","/articles/6590763/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/City-moves-to-narrow-allowed-retail-uses-on-Lake-Ridge-Parkway-property-hybrid-housing-removed-after-neighborhood-response","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590763-38f5cafb6427e48b81d5d0dee918ab5b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437963&Signature=Gej7t8jvZEsTcNy4EgzzzMuQHzPfAnDPL7HsbLuj~zrE8J3cmshAnoUzgMH23tmVf8VL8cYU4in00WxDFFzCScgXmHjv0CK94az-ryZYQ1U4V3WlGnzdw9jt5CgIXjeCU-cqQrTYPkjBF8L2fa5d6lRISjOYgJZ7i1GoSGz0p1Hu8iMzDFrErK3MSyC-ooTM63kuCgRug4v6JScfh8~kRPUBJA8ZUFE12z1TKSpNKrElokVqB8XIU3CTsXkNSY~-blzIKkAbzeYz4~fY2hG7nHK86JWrZuQiYqXlh3EmOvptJajQnqcid3-jMuX9bT4ljnc9-FRRFQ0l8M1lXglVRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning & Zoning Commission voted on Aug. 25 to create a planned‑development (PD) zoning tailored to a city‑owned parcel along Lake Ridge Parkway that will narrow allowable retail uses and include design standards; separate action removed a proposed hybrid housing component from a related case and the applicant will refile after re‑notice.

Planning staff said the property (referred to in the record as Lake Ridge 1) is currently covered by PD‑267A for general retail, but the city initiated a new PD so it can prohibit specific uses — for example, variety stores or vape shops — that staff and council members consider unsuitable for the surrounding neighborhood. Staff said the future‑land‑use map calls for commercial/retail and office uses and recommended approval of the concept plan.

Staff reported receiving 13 letters of opposition representing 11 unique addresses; none of the letters were from properties within 200 feet of the site. Several letters and public commenters raised concerns about a proposed “hybrid housing” or build‑to‑rent component, which some residents equated with multifamily apartments.

At the meeting planning staff said hybrid housing is defined in the Unified Development Code as townhome‑style development offered for rent. After public comment and discussion, staff and commissioners agreed to remove the hybrid housing component from the proposal; staff said they would withdraw that part of the application and refile it for the Sept. 9 Planning & Zoning meeting and the Sept. 16 City Council meeting with new notices sent under state law.

Commission discussion also referred to the possibility of using deed restrictions to limit future uses if the city sells the property. Staff said they are exploring deed restrictions and noted state law changes (discussed elsewhere on the agenda) affect what municipalities can require; staff cited SB 840 in general conversation about limits on local regulation.

Commissioner Janie Adakari moved to approve the PD concept plan for Lake Ridge 1 per DRC recommendations; Commissioner Ty Chapman seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The related case that included hybrid housing was withdrawn for revision and re‑notice; no final action was taken on that withdrawn item.

Public commenters asked that the site become a park or community green space rather than be sold for commercial development; staff replied that no development is imminent and that city ownership means the city can shape allowed future uses before any sale.

The commission did not adopt any deed restriction at the meeting; staff said deed restrictions remain under consideration and legal review.","The commission approved a staff‑initiated zoning change to create a more restrictive planned development for a city‑owned parcel along Lake Ridge Parkway and agreed to withdraw and refile a separate related case after public opposition to a proposed \"hybrid housing\" (build‑to‑rent) component.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6590767,"Planning commission approves conversion of church to funeral-home chapel at 310 SW Third Street",395,304000,699000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5671832-956b8c8337a9205f894612aa2a99c53a&start=304&end=699","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5671832-956b8c8337a9205f894612aa2a99c53a/thumbnail_304000.jpg","/articles/6590767/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Planning-commission-approves-conversion-of-church-to-funeral-home-chapel-at-310-SW-Third-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590767-5e018a99efcbdfd3b62a8193e33d13aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437963&Signature=Pb~I7osIO2ZjzH67yy9pEfYbuZtgIbcl~g7vzaDHaBzn8wxvsGFd63W6facuaePgGthJrkTDKKIJ8qZYLDIIa1zZthwdftjyoYda-To-PdPdbUoX0SfgGMn5w5OptarmQPCREvW3BRwdbQM0qP1oz-emtVDIOZux9xHVT8PBPCgnQ-bAbFDnn88IkkWtAwXVj3slyvO-PxFCpHUj5rJQVh2AASPltL2WY13Bi-fH25V4KJYaitW3ioQ1ZDRbkj8tBGi2kuirKWC55TFNsZVZtFrN3KgF4TCiPgyQ7ClVH3YeK1eSlsAZSb1-CIx0fQrJ5Ir6FAc2IrVpqlRf7RNVGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand Prairie Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a planned-development amendment on Aug. 25 to add a funeral‑home use to MF‑1 (multifamily) zoning for property at 310 Southwest Third Street, allowing conversion of an existing church to a chapel and visitation space.

The change was presented by planning staff as a request to allow a limited funeral‑home use without a full rezoning. Staff said all intensive operations — removals, embalming and transportation — would remain at the applicant’s existing Irving location, and the Development Review Committee recommended approval.

Renee Sanchez, the applicant, told commissioners she is “the third generation of the industry” and said her family intends to operate the site long term. “I have a location in Irving, which I’ve been owning for about 15 years,” Sanchez said. She told commissioners the Southwest Third Street site would be used for services and visitation and that “none of this will be taking place at this location” in terms of body preparation.

Commissioner Ty Chapman asked whether the site would be used mainly as a chapel and whether embalming would occur there; Sanchez replied, “Correct,” and clarified that body preparation will remain at her Irving facility.

Commissioner Janie Adakari moved to approve the planned development per the DRC recommendation; Commissioner Ty Chapman seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

The approval adds a funeral‑home use to the site’s planned development overlay while retaining MF‑1 as the base zoning. Staff said that limiting the use through a planned development avoids a broader rezoning that could allow more intensive uses.

The commission did not approve any changes to removals or embalming at the Southwest Third Street address; those operations were described in the record as continuing at the Irving facility. The commission did not set additional conditions beyond the DRC recommendation.","The Grand Prairie Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a planned-development amendment to allow a funeral-home use limited to visitation and chapel services at 310 SW Third Street; body preparation and removals will continue at the applicant’s Irving facility.","actionData","errors"]

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