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Prosper commission approves rezoning of Durrett tract to planned development for 96 single-family lots
Summary
The commission approved a rezoning (ZONING 25-006) for about 49.9 acres north of Prosper Trail to a planned development allowing up to 96 single-family lots with minimum 12,500 sq ft lot sizes, open-space and architectural standards; staff recommended approval and the vote was 6–0.
The Prosper Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 20 to recommend approval of a rezoning request for roughly 49.9 acres north of Prosper Trail (ZONING 25-006), allowing development of up to 96 single-family lots under a planned development with architectural standards and required open space.
Staff summarized the revised proposal, noting changes made since the packet’s publication: all lots are now proposed to meet a 12,500-square-foot minimum (single-family 12.5 base zoning), minimum lot depth increased to 150 feet, and the plan includes at least 10% open space with trails and visibility corridors around a creek that traverses the site. Staff pointed to draft development-agreement language and architectural standards in the packet and recommended the commission forward a positive recommendation to City Council.
Applicant representative John McKenzie said the project, branded in the presentation as Macassan Farm, intentionally preserves creek features and trails, and that the team has selected experienced production builders to execute the residential plan. McKenzie said many lots will have deep rear yards (most approximately 170 feet), and that the design emphasizes pedestrian connectivity to the preserved open space and trail system.
With no members of the public signed up to speak during the public hearing, Commissioner Blassett moved to approve the rezone recommendation and Commissioner Carson seconded. The motion passed 6–0; staff said the item is slated for the Feb. 10 City Council meeting for final action.
The planned development includes standards intended to limit monotony in home design, set allowable exterior materials (with limitations on fiberboard percentages facing streets and open space), and require certain on-site amenities (e.g., playground, fitness station or similar) as part of required open-space programming.
