Euless council approves rezoning for 27‑home development despite neighbor traffic concerns

The Euless City Council on a voice vote approved Ordinance No. 2449 rezoning roughly 5.68 acres at the southeast corner of Lehi Drive and North Industrial Boulevard to a planned development allowing 27 detached single‑family homes.

Planner Lisa Payne told the council the PD would modify several R‑1L standards: minimum lot depth of 85 feet; exterior side yards reduced from 15 to 10 feet; most rear yards reduced from 15 to 10 feet except lots 13–19, which would keep a 20‑foot rear setback and a 15‑foot tree‑preservation easement. The proposal would allow maximum lot coverage of 60 percent (up from 50) and up to five units per acre (previously four). Payne said the plan includes two‑car garages facing the street, sidewalks, a decorative median at the entrance (but no gate), an HOA open space area and a requirement for ornamental trees and shrubs to help screening and transition to adjacent neighborhoods.

Usman Eshed of NA Consultants, representing the applicant and developer, called the proposal "the best use for this property" and said the site has been vacant for a long time. "We've been working with staff for probably the last six months to come to this point," he said.

Neighbor Colleen Campbell, who said her family has lived nearby for more than 43 years, did not oppose development but urged the council to address traffic safety. "I'm concerned that that one entrance point at Glen, which is very close to the stop sign ... will put over 50 cars coming in and out of that point," Campbell said, citing a past fatality at Lehi and Highway 157.

City Manager Chris Barker and staff responded that the applicant followed TxDOT and city criteria that favor the Glen Drive entrance over access to 157, and that internal departments including fire and public works reviewed the plan. Barker said the single entry includes a divided 24‑foot approach that functions as two fire lanes, and staff will require full civil plans and engineering during the platting phase.

Payne noted the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval and staff recommended approval to the council. After discussion of retaining walls, elevations and sight lines, Council member Bynum moved to approve the ordinance; Council member Bridal seconded and the motion passed.

The council’s approval advances the project to the engineering and platting stages; full civil plans and a plat must be submitted before construction. Staff said final grading and retaining‑wall details will be addressed during engineering review.