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Council OKs amendment to planned development parking standards for light‑commercial site
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 18‑34, which amends an existing planned development to set a unified parking ratio (1 space per 200 sq ft) with a 30% cap on restaurant space and shared parking across lots; staff said the change supports pedestrian connectivity and neighborhood‑serving retail.
The Little Elm Town Council approved Ordinance 18‑34 to amend an existing planned development for a light‑commercial property, creating a unified parking standard of one space per 200 square feet for office, retail and restaurant uses and a 30% cap on restaurant area in each building. Staff said the package includes pedestrian‑oriented improvements and shared‑parking arrangements intended to connect the commercial area with nearby neighborhoods.
Planning staff told the council the change is intended to balance uses (avoid an all‑restaurant buildout that strains parking) and to support design elements called for in the 380 corridor small area plan. The ordinance passed after staff opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers; the planning commission had recommended approval.
