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Council approves rezoning for 221 West Bear Creek Road to allow higher-density single-family lots
Summary
The council approved ordinance O-06-26 to rezone 221 W. Bear Creek Road from SF‑1 to SF‑3, allowing a concept plan of up to 14 single-family lots on a 4.935‑acre parcel; the vote was 5–1, with Councilman Bruton opposing.
The Glenn Heights City Council approved ordinance O‑06‑26 on June 16 to rezone a 4.935‑acre parcel at 221 West Bear Creek Road from Single Family‑1 (SF‑1) to Single Family‑3 (SF‑3).
Planning staff presented the request and a concept plan showing a potential layout of up to 14 single‑family lots. Miss Bester, AICP, the city’s director of planning and development services, explained the request and cautioned that the concept plan should not be tied to the ordinance because survey and design details could change once the developer completes engineering and a replat. She noted the parcel “is currently zoned SF‑one, single family 1, with 1 existing home” and said the applicant requests SF‑3 “with a desire to construct no more than 14 single family residential homes.”
Councilmembers questioned how many units SF‑3 allows under the zoning ordinance and how that interacts with the city’s future land use map: staff explained SF‑3 zoning’s ordinance text limits to roughly 3 units per acre by zoning code but the future land use guidance allows up to 1–4 units per acre depending on policy language; infrastructure deductions (20%) will reduce the net developable acreage for density calculations. The council also confirmed that any development would require a replat showing individual lots that meet SF‑3 standards and that planning and zoning review remains required.
After discussion the council voted 5–1 to approve O‑06‑26; the roll call recorded Councilman Bruton as the lone dissenting vote. The approval changes the parcel’s base zoning; any detailed site plan or subdivision will come back for replat and regulatory review.
