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Council approves Lone Star Green Homes amendment to PD 2226, with staff to refine tree requirements
Summary
Garland council approved an amendment to PD 2226 to allow 0 lot‑line detached homes alongside existing townhomes; council asked staff and the applicant to refine tree selection and drainage protections before final ordinance language is returned.
The council approved an amendment to Planned Development (PD) 2226 at 1350 East Miller Road on July 21 to add 0 lot‑line detached single‑family homes as a permitted product alongside previously approved townhomes.
Staff said the site is largely built with common‑area amenities already in place and that the request does not change the total number of units (37). The plan commission recommended conditions including a carriage‑style garage design, a requirement for canopy and ornamental trees, and a small dog park in the northeast portion of the site. Staff sent 108 notices and received one favorable response and three oppositions citing density and traffic questions.
Applicant Bobby Rollings told council the product change reflects market demand and that the project would not increase density; townhomes remain and the detached 0 lot‑line homes would be larger by about 500 square feet. Several council members expressed concern about requiring large canopy trees on narrow lots and possible future foundation impacts; Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Dutton suggested staff work with the applicant to identify tree species appropriate for the space. Councilmember Carraway moved to approve the amendment with direction to resolve tree requirements; Councilmember Moore seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
Staff said the final ordinance language will return to council to reflect decisions about tree species and other technical adjustments.
