Arlington commission rejects 252‑unit planned development near US‑287 after heavy public opposition

The Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission on Dec. 3 rejected PD25‑16, a proposed planned development that would have rezoned parcels fronting U.S. Highway 287 and Myers Road for a 252‑unit multifamily project. The motion to approve failed by a 3–4 vote after more than two hours of presentations, public testimony and commissioner deliberation.

Staff principal planner Clifford Golston presented the case and said the applicant sought a planned development for multifamily on land the agenda first referenced as about 14.65 acres; Golston also noted that updated materials in the staff packet indicated approximately 10.12 acres. The proposal described three to four‑story multifamily buildings (252 units) with 87 garage spaces (47 tuck‑under), nine townhome units, and amenities including a clubhouse, pool and dog park. Staff identified proposed deviations including a requested density of 25 units per acre in a RMF‑22 district (the district allows 22 units per acre), building lengths exceeding the…