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Irving planners question parking and ADA path for proposed office at 309 S. O'Connor
Summary
Planning staff recommended limited variances to allow office use at the historic 309 S. O'Connor property, but commissioners raised concerns that the applicant's two proposed parking spaces and gravel driveway may not meet ADA or long-term occupancy requirements and that the variance will run with the land.
Planning staff presented a request to rezone and adopt a detailed site plan for 309 South O'Connor Road (case 2024394ZC) and to grant two variances: one to reduce the parking required for a nonresidential use and one to allow retention of a gravel driveway rather than a hard surface. Gina Costanza Grant of the planning department said staff found no unnecessary hardship and that the property is listed on the Texas Historic Landmark Registry, meaning any remodeling must follow historic-commission guidelines.
Commissioners focused on two core issues: parking demand…
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