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Council approves Randall rezoning to R15 with limits, infrastructure commitments and $15,000 in pedestrian/play donations
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 2026‑12 rezoning the Randall property at 715 E / 2100 N from RE20 to R15 under a development agreement that limits density (maximum 65 units), sets a 5,000 sq ft minimum lot, allows building heights up to 35 ft, requires fencing along Monroe and includes developer donations: $10,000 toward a crosswalk/flashing system and up to $5,000 for a Greenacres playground or park improvement to be delivered before the first certificate of occupancy.
After extended public comment and negotiation with the developer, the council voted unanimously to approve Ordinance 2026‑12 to rezone roughly 14.5 acres at 715 East, 2100 North from rural residential (RE20) to R15 (small‑lot single family) under a development agreement that specifies infrastructure, design and mitigation commitments.
Staff described the revised proposal as all single‑family R15 with a gross density calculation that could theoretically allow up to 87 units, but the developer said geography and infrastructure commitments make about 60 lots likely; the council adopted a firm maximum of 65 units in the development agreement. The developer agreed to significant public infrastructure contributions including construction of Monroe Boulevard (an 80‑foot cross‑section), 2200 North improvements with sidewalks on both sides, canal piping, and stormwater infrastructure to mitigate known flooding concerns in the area.
Residents pressed for pedestrian safety measures and neighborhood benefits. Council members negotiated two explicit donations into the development agreement: a $10,000 contribution toward a flashing crosswalk system at a location to be coordinated with the city and a $5,000 playground donation to Greenacres Elementary or Greenacres Park — the council amended the motion so the city may apply that contribution where most needed. Both contributions must be delivered before issuance of the first certificate of occupancy.
The development agreement also permits private interior streets with single‑sided sidewalks, holds a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet (R15 standard), allows building heights up to 35 feet (instead of the typical 27 ft limit), requires a fence along Monroe, and commits to reinvestment reserves and an HOA structure to fund long‑term maintenance of private improvements.
Motion and final vote: Council Member Dalpaz (mover not otherwise identified in the record) moved approval with the listed development‑agreement stipulations; the motion was seconded and passed by unanimous roll call. Council insisted the rezoning and the development agreement be tied together so the commitments are enforceable by the city.
Quotable: "We're happy to facilitate a crosswalk... wherever that might be," the developer said when asked about safety contributions. Resident concerns about children's safe passage to Greenacres Elementary were central to the negotiated contributions.
Implementation: The developer must complete platting and construction‑phase approvals; city staff will confirm timing for the donations (required before first certificate of occupancy) and ensure infrastructure sequencing for Monroe Boulevard and canal piping is coordinated with neighboring developments.
