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September 13
District: 7
55-Unit Class A Multifamily | Approved
District: 10
574-Acre, 1400-Unit Residential/Industrial | Postponed
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DISTRICT: 7
9391 Boat Club Road ZC-23-129
Far Northwest | 5.92 Acres | 55 Units | Approved
This 5.92-acre site along the shores of Eagle Mountain Lake in Fort Worth's picturesque Far Northwest district gets Zoning Commission approval to go from commercial to multifamily, allowing developer Holt Hickman of Hickman Investments to build 55 apartment units. With open space and lake views, the project aims to give direct access to the lake's recreational opportunities.
A picturesque parcel on Eagle Mountain Lake's shores sits in Hickman’s pipeline. But NIMBY neighbors strongly opposed notions of density.
With the proposed Multifamily zoning (“C” Medium-Density), the 6-acre site would be entitled for 100+ units. Yet Hickman pitched just 55 luxury townhomes. A density cut by nearly half.
Townsite's Mary Nell Poole showed that their site plan follows the lake's contours. They are protecting trees and providing open space along the water.
Even with far fewer homes, some opposed added traffic. But Poole promised the project's 369 daily trips pale next to a 40,000 square foot commercial center's 2,700 trips.
Persuaded by the sensitive site plan, the Commission voted 8-0 in favor.
Commissioner Raines relented.
‟This is a really smart project.
Developer: Hickman Investments, Holt Hickman, Contact: [email protected]
Builder: NewPad Building Co
Attorney: Mary Nell Poole, Townsite Company
Staff Report: ZC-23-129
DISTRICT: 10
North of Rancho Canyon Way ZC-23-127
Far North | 574 Acres | 497 Residential Acres, 76 Industrial Acres | 1,400 Units | Postponed 60 Days
A controversial 574-acre development north of Eagle Mountain Parkway ignited debate on the future of Far North Fort Worth.
The project from Green Brick Partners proposes 1,400 new homes next door to 76 acres of heavy industry, showing signs of growth potential in the Far North of Fort Worth.
But the Zoning Commission said not so fast. Commissioner Jacob Wurman pumped the brakes.
‟It's too much, too fast.
Wurman cast doubt on roads that "can't handle it" in the rural area.
GBK defended their right to build, mentioning an approved Development Agreement with the city. But some concessions may be in order.
In the end, the Commission hit pause - delaying the project 60 days pending more neighborhood outreach.
Developer: Green Brick Partners, Bobby Samuel, Email: [email protected] (469)573-6755
Staff Report: ZC-23-127
Here are a couple general code items that were discussed at the meeting that could be useful:
When a rezoning case is denied, there can be a substitute motion placed on the floor to reconsider the case instead of it being outright denied. This was discussed regarding ZC-23-117.
When a property has a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), there is no longer a time limit on how long the CUP remains valid. This was noted during the discussion of case ZC-23-128 for an in-home daycare CUP. Previously CUPs expired after 5 years (Ordinance 23609 effective March 29, 2019)
Planned Developments (PDs) allow customization of zoning standards, but any changes are permanent once approved. This contrasts with Conditional Use Permits that can be revoked. This was mentioned when considering a PD versus CUP for case ZC-23-049.
The ability to request a continuance for a case depends on the policies of the Zoning Commission, and they can deny a continuance request even if the applicant asks for one. This occurred during the discussion of case ZC-23-117.
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