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Commission recommends zoning change for 101 Waterfront Drive to allow redevelopment
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Summary
The commission recommended approval of a PD amendment to enable demolition of encroaching structures at 101 Waterfront Drive and construction of a new 2,412 sq ft primary residence; staff described requested exceptions for lot dimensions and setbacks and recommended conditions in the staff report.
The Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission voted April 14 to recommend approval of ZDC‑9‑2026, a zoning amendment for 101 Waterfront Drive that will allow the property owner to demolish two existing structures that encroach on city property at Lake Waxahachie and build a new 2,412 square‑foot primary structure under a new plan development (PD) standard.
Arne (planning staff) presented the application, noting the property currently contains a 1,792‑square‑foot primary structure and a roughly 340‑square‑foot accessory structure on a 0.26‑acre lot; both encroach into city property. The owner proposes redevelopment consistent with surrounding development and a 100% masonry exterior of brick and stucco with a warm color palette. Staff said the proposal conforms to the development pattern but requires PD exceptions for lot area, lot width, lot depth and setbacks.
Commissioners asked about the construction history (staff cited county records showing the primary structure from about 1970 and an accessory building added around 1980), proposed elevations and whether enclosed parking would be provided. Staff said an under‑building two‑car garage is proposed and that a condition requiring two enclosed parking spaces could be added.
Property owner Jacob Johnson identified himself at the podium and said the home will be a secondary residence; he said the staff comparison table summarized the differences between existing and proposed standards and that he had no further comments.
With no members of the public signed up to speak on this item, the chair closed the hearing and the commission moved to recommend approval of the zoning change from PD‑23 SF‑1 to PD SF‑1, subject to the staff report conditions. The commission authorized the mayor or city manager to execute the necessary documents. The recommendation will be transmitted to City Council for final action.
