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Commission recommends rezoning of single Sunrise Circle lot to Single‑Family District 10
Summary
The Flower Mound Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend a town‑initiated rezoning of one lot in Sunrise Circle Estates from Interim Holding to Single‑Family District 10, a change that reduces setbacks and increases allowable lot coverage; the recommendation goes to the Town Council for final action.
Claire Barnes, planning services, presented a town‑initiated rezoning application for a single parcel in Sunrise Circle Estates and the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval.
The commission recommended approval of Z25‑0001, a request to change the zoning designation for Lot 24, Block 1 (Sunrise Circle) from an Interim Holding designation to Single‑Family District 10. Barnes told the commission the rezoning would apply only to the single lot under discussion. "The subject site is 0.44 acres," Barnes said during her presentation.
The rezoning would change development standards that apply to the lot: setbacks would be reduced from 25 feet (agricultural standard) to 10 feet under Single‑Family District 10, and maximum lot coverage would increase from 25 percent to 40 percent. Barnes explained the town previously directed staff to initiate rezonings in Sunrise Circle Estates where property owners consented.
Commissioners had no substantive objections during deliberation and described the item as a "housekeeping" rezoning and a cleanup of the interim holding designation for a lot that is smaller than typical agricultural lots. No members of the public spoke during the public hearing; Barnes said notification was sent to property owners within 200 feet and staff received no written correspondence in favor or in opposition, only one inquiry by phone.
The commission made a recommendation to the Town Council; the council will make the final determination at its upcoming public meeting. Because this was a town‑initiated rezoning, Barnes noted there was no separate applicant present.
Votes at a glance: The commission recorded unanimous support for the recommendation. The roll call recorded the following votes in favor: Commissioner Harris — Aye; Commissioner Jackson — Aye; Commissioner Yostas — Aye; Vice Chair Hobbs — Aye; Commissioner Langley — Aye; Commissioner Abay — Aye. The motion passed and will proceed as a recommendation to the Town Council.
Clarifying details: The rezoning applies only to Lot 24, Block 1 in Sunrise Circle Estates; lot size 0.44 acres; setback change 25 ft → 10 ft; maximum lot coverage 25% → 40%; notification radius 200 feet; staff received one phone inquiry and no written correspondence recorded.
The commission's action was a recommendation (not a final zoning decision); final approval is subject to Town Council action.
