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Council reviews multiple zoning cases: ADU variance, mixed-use proposal, church sale, car wash and Loop 12 equipment yard
Summary
The Irving City Council reviewed a package of zoning items, including an unpermitted accessory structure application recommended denied by Planning & Zoning, a mixed-use project at Walnut Hill and Esters recommended denied by P&Z, a Calvary Church property rezoning recommended approved by P&Z, and conditional-use and site-plan requests for a MacArthur car wash and a Loop 12 equipment dealer.
The Irving City Council reviewed a package of zoning items in its work session, hearing staff presentations and council commentary on accessory dwelling-unit requests, mixed-use redevelopment proposals and multiple conditional-use applications.
Accessory building/ADU request: The first case was a request related to an accessory building constructed without permits on South Bridal (postponed from December). Planning staff said there was no demonstrated hardship; Planning & Zoning recommended denial 8-0 and three letters of opposition were filed. Council members questioned why the city continues to accept applications for accessory dwelling units when they expect denial. Staff confirmed the applicant was directed at the December meeting to explore lowering the height but had not submitted revisions.
Walnut Hill / Esters mixed-use proposal: A companion comprehensive-plan amendment and SP-2 rezoning was presented for property at Walnut Hill and Esters. The developer reduced density from an…
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