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Council approves 46‑unit "Manors at Lynn Creek" townhome PD despite neighbor traffic concerns
Summary
Arlington council approved a 46‑unit townhome planned development at 1501 Mansfield Webb Road. The applicant emphasized the project is a downzone from commercial, includes significant open space and sidewalks; neighbors and the district councilmember cited existing traffic and infrastructure capacity problems.
The Arlington City Council approved PD 24-39 to allow a 46-unit townhome development on about 5.34 acres at 1501 Mansfield Webb Road, commonly presented as "the Manors at Lynn Creek."
Brian Holland, representing the applicant Scribe Company, said the project is a downzone from neighborhood commercial and would provide about 1.05 acres of open space — roughly 24% of the site — plus sidewalks and perimeter landscaping. He said lots are typically about 29 by 100 feet, the builder's plans show homes of roughly 1,891 to 1,982 square feet starting in the mid-$335,000s, and the project equates to about 8.6 units per acre.
Several nearby residents and the district councilmember urged the council to consider current street capacity. "The concern that I had when I spoke with you on Friday is still the same concern that I have… I have a real concern for that traffic," said Council Member Hunter, the councilmember representing the district, who told the applicant she could not support the project "at this point." Several residents described limited outlets from adjacent subdivisions and said recent and proposed nearby developments add to congestion on Mansfield Webb Road.
Applicant Brian Holland said the property owner had marketed the site for retail for years with limited interest and that the proposed residential plan would generate less traffic than commercial uses. He said the applicant will extend sidewalks along South Collins Street and is prepared to replace perimeter board-on-board fencing at neighbors' request and provide masonry on end caps facing Collins Street.
Janice Nix and Coram Arian, residents who opposed the project, said existing Mansfield Webb and Collins Street traffic is already onerous; Nix asked when the roads will be widened to handle additional development. The applicant said South Collins has been planned for future expansion and that he will give up right-of-way needed for improvements and will construct frontage sidewalk and other improvements required by the city.
Council Member Galante moved to approve the PD; Council Member Gonzales seconded. The motion passed.
The approval creates a PD for 46 townhome units and establishes commitments on landscaping, fencing replacement and sidewalk construction; the project remains subject to engineering review and building permits.
