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Council approves single-family attached zoning for South Hampton Road site, 6-1
Summary
The council rezoned roughly 2.95 acres on South Hampton Road from agricultural to single-family attached after a public hearing and discussion about traffic, drainage and homeowner associations.
The DeSoto City Council approved an ordinance March 18 to rezone two tracts on South Hampton Road from agricultural to single-family attached (SFA), voting 6-1. The change covers approximately 2.95 acres and is listed as zoning case Z-1534-24.
Why it matters: The rezoning moves the property from agricultural to a residential district that allows attached single-family homes (townhomes). The change aligns with the council's comprehensive plan designation of medium-density residential and clears the way for a for-sale development the applicant described as townhomes planned in phases.
What the council heard: Staff reported one letter of opposition from nearby residents among 62 notices sent to adjacent property owners. Neighbors expressed concerns about traffic on the narrow two-lane segment of South Hampton Road, privacy and sight lines between new units and existing backyards, and drainage tied to an existing detention pond at the rear of the site. The applicant, represented by Southland Consulting Engineers, said the product would be for-sale with an HOA that will maintain common areas and the detention pond; he also said required separation to high-voltage lines would be met and described proposed screening along the southern boundary.
Council procedure: This was a straight zoning case (not a planned development), so the council acted on the zoning change; site-plan details, fencing, and HOA covenants would come through later submissions and permitting.
Outcome and vote: Council approved the ordinance to change zoning from agricultural to single-family attached. The roll-call vote was Mayor Pro Tem Leticia Hughes: Yes; Council Member Crystal Chisholm: Yes; Council Member Diana Marks: Yes; Mayor Rachel Proctor: Yes; Council Member Andre Bird: Yes; Council Member Nicole Raphael: Yes; Council Member Perrette Parker: No. The ordinance includes standard clauses (conflict resolution, severability) and establishes a penalty provision consistent with city code.
Ending: The public hearing record closed and the ordinance was adopted; project-level site plans remain subject to later review and any required permits.
