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Commission recommends R‑3 zoning for Lot 2 near Bethany Pet Hospital; applicant to retain existing home
Summary
The commission unanimously recommended changing Lot 2, Block 1 (near Bethany Pet Hospital) from agricultural open space to Single‑Family R‑3; staff said the parcel complies with the 2045 comprehensive plan and the applicant intends to remodel and live in the existing house while creating one additional lot.
The City of Allen Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a straight‑zoning request to change Lot 2, Block 1 (near Bethany Pet Hospital) from Agricultural Open space to Single‑Family R‑3.
Staff presenter Kim Yockey said the site is about one acre and the 2045 Allen Comprehensive Plan calls for low‑density residential for the property. Yockey noted that the ALDC’s R‑3 district allows up to three lots per acre with typical lot sizes around 12,000 square feet; in this case staff and the applicant said the practical result would be retaining the existing house and adding one additional lot.
No members of the public spoke in opposition. Commissioners asked whether the existing gravel access road and easement would remain; staff explained the neighboring subdivision’s development will create an access driveway and that the existing easement provides access to the adjacent home. The applicant indicated the existing house would be remodeled and occupied and that one additional lot is expected.
Commissioner Katheria moved to recommend approval; Commissioner Boss seconded. The motion carried unanimously. The recommendation will proceed to City Council on Jan. 27.
Next steps: the matter will be scheduled for City Council consideration; any future subdivision or access modifications will proceed through engineering and plat review processes.
