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January 23, 2024 City Council
District: 10 | Far North
2,000-Unit Mixed-use | 14500 - 14900 John Day Rd | Approved
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DISTRICT: 10
Terra Vella 14500 - 14900 John Day Rd
Far North | 574 Acres (497 Ac Res, 76 Ac Ind) | 2,000+ Units | Approved
Green Brick Partners’ Terra Vella project is set to become a future part of Fort Worth’s District 10, bringing 500+ acres of residential and industrial to the northern territory. Council enthusiastically approved it despite the Zoning Commission saying “It’s too much, too fast” (Commissioner Jacob Wurman).
As part of the municipal services agreement for the annexation, NYSE-publicly-traded Green Brick Partners (GRBK) has committed to building a key east-west collector road through the property on an expedited schedule.
This road will be finished concurrent with a specific number of lots being developed, allowing increased connectivity and mobility in the area. Additionally, GRBK agreed to finish other arterial roads such as Sundar Drive and Ranch Boulevard by late 2025, creating a second way in and out of the nearby community.
The City Council has welcomed the plans, with District 10 Council Member Alan Blaylock highlighting the "willingness to collaborate" from the developer. Council Member Jeanette Martinez, District 11 emphasized how the new neighborhood will revitalize a long-vacant property. Martinez stated she is excited about this planned development which will take the place of a property that was baked and burned down many years ago.
The land use plan calls for 497 acres to be developed as single-family residential neighborhoods under "A-5" zoning. The remaining 76 acres closest to Alliance Airport would be heavy industrial development under "K" zoning. The residential component has a proposed density of 2-5 dwelling units per acre. At full build-out, this could allow over 2,000 new homes. There are currently several gas well sites on the property that will likely remain. These sites help buffer the industrial portion from the residential areas.
As the first major development in the largely rural landscape west of I-35W, the community is positioned to anchor further expansion while contending with increased traffic on John Day Road and adjacent intersections.
Developer: Green Brick Partners Inc., Bobby Samuel Email: [email protected] Phone: (469) 573-6755l LinkedIn
Staff report: ZC-23-127 (Zoning) | Municipal Services Agreement
Project Plans: ZC-23-127 Plan
Zoning Commission 1/10/24
Riverpark Multifamily 3201 River Park Dr
W. Hill/Ridglea | 9.59 Acres | 365 Units | Approved
Ken Moczulski of M-M Properties is doing two things with Riverpark Multifamily.
✓Redeveloping an aging assisted living center into modern, high-density housing along the Trinity Trails.
✓Amending the existing PD-849 planned development for high-density multifamily plus assisted living to add development standards for density, open space, setbacks, and fencing.
The site currently has an assisted living facility that the applicant intends to redevelop into a multifamily residential project.
The Zoning Commission focused their questions and discussion on the following key details:
Parking Requirements: Recently-appointed District 9 Commissioner Wes Hoblit asked about the parking needs for this type of development. Ray Oujesky of Kelly Hart clarified that it’s not going to be a true senior living “to be very frank...this is really going to be a standard multifamily" So the proposed parking ratio would be necessary.
Open Space Waiver: The applicant requested an open space waiver since the site currently only has 17.5% open space. They noted the proximity to the Trinity Trails, stating "there's a lot of open space going just outside the boundaries of the property here." Commissioner Hoblit observed that even with the additional acreage from the trails, "it is still short" of the 25% requirement. The applicant acknowledged that was a "proper observation."
Building Height/Waiver: The applicant showed a rendering of a potential 4-story building, noting they requested a waiver to allow 4 stories within 250 feet of the closest residential neighborhood. They said they weren't confident the building would exceed 250 feet, "but if the waiver is needed to go to 4 stories within that 250 feet, this is an elevation of how that would look."
The Zoning Commission approved the request as written in the agenda, including the development standard amendments and waivers requested. Commissioner Welch made the motion and it passed 8-0.
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Developer: M-M Properties, Kenneth Moczulski
Owner: ReNew REIT, John Getchey Phone: (419) 575-0466 Email: [email protected]
Attorney/Representative: Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP, Ray Oujesky Phone: (817) 878-3556 Email: [email protected]
Staff report: ZC-23-190 SR
Project Plans: ZC-23-190 Plan
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