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Planning commission backs rezoning for 2.96-acre townhome proposal on Southampton Road
Summary
Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend approval of a rezoning request to allow single-family attached development on Southampton Road (case Z153424). Staff said the project conforms to the future land use plan.
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended that City Council approve a rezoning request (case Z153424) to change roughly 2.96 acres along the east side of Southampton Road from agriculture to single-family attached (townhomes).
Staff planner Jordan Williams told the commission the site is consistent with the city’s future land-use plan calling for medium density and single-family attached housing. "Staff recommended the planning and zoning commission make a recommendation of approval to the city council," Williams said.
The applicant’s civil engineer, JJ Cuellar of Southwick Consulting Engineers, and property owner Rudy Carrillo were present to answer technical questions. Commissioners had no outstanding questions after staff and the applicant explained the site plan and the public-notice process; staff reported 62 letters were mailed and that three letters had been received at the first hearing and one additional letter arrived the day before the meeting in opposition.
Commissioner Graham moved to recommend approval and Commissioner Bell seconded; the motion passed unanimously. The commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for a final decision.
What the rezoning would change
The combined property (approximately 2.96 acres) is located south of East Parkerville and north of DeSoto Glen Heights; the proposed zoning change would permit townhome-style development under the city’s single-family attached standards. Staff included the submitted site plan in the record and noted no changes to the approved site layout were required for the commission’s recommendation.
Next steps
The commission’s unanimous recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for final action. Because the public hearing had been closed at a prior meeting, the commission did not reopen testimony; commissioners asked the applicant to be prepared to answer any technical questions at the Council packet stage.
