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Council approves planned‑development rezoning to convert 2301 Forest Lane to multifamily
Summary
The council unanimously approved a rezoning and PD for a multifamily reuse of a vacant industrial building at 2301 Forest Lane, allowing roughly 105 units with podium parking and design deviations under conditions; staff and the applicant plan refined signage language before the final ordinance.
Garland city leaders unanimously approved a rezoning from Industrial to a Planned Development with a multifamily base zoning for 2301 Forest Lane, clearing the way to convert a vacant office building into an approximately 105‑unit apartment complex with podium parking.
Planning staff said the proposal is the city’s first project to use the new multifamily standards adopted January 16 under SB 840; the applicant requested deviations for parking calculations, horizontal articulation and build‑to setbacks tied to the existing building. Engineer David Bond told council the design will rely on podium parking and additional facade treatments to meet aesthetic expectations. "We're excited to bring this project to you this evening with recommendation for approval from plan commission," Bond said. Developer Gerald Sappington said they hope to begin construction in early 2027, subject to final design and permitting.
Council members emphasized enhanced signage and a creative sign package while also cautioning that any variance for sign size should be explicit in the final ordinance. Staff agreed to work with the developer on specific enhanced‑signage language to include in the ordinance coming back before council for final approval in two weeks. The motion to approve the PD ordinance passed unanimously.
