Agenda - City of Dallas

Z112-133(RB)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• A portion of the request site permitted an open-enrollment charter school (SUP
No. 1466) which expired on May 31, 2006.
• The applicant proposes to provide for this open-enrollment charter school
utilizing existing improvements as well as an approximate five acre expansion.
• The proposed school will accommodate an anticipated enrollment in excess of
1,000 students, grades pre-k through two.
• Existing deed restrictions on a portion of the property zoned a CR Community
Retail District provide for a maximum floor area ratio (0.5:1) as well as maximum
structure height (30 feet).
Zoning History: There have been no recent zoning requests in the area.
Thoroughfare
Camp Wisdom Road
Westmoreland Road
Designation; Existing & Proposed ROW
Principal Arterial; 100’ & 100’ ROW
Principal Arterial; 100’ & 100’ ROW
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Comprehensive Plan: The request site is located in an area considered a Commercial
center or corridor. These areas primarily function as service and job destinations and
are similar to Business Centers or Corridors, but are smaller and incorporate less
density. These corridors, commonly at the intersection of major streets, are easily
accessed via automobiles. Buckner Boulevard is an example of a Commercial Corridor.
Buildings in these areas tend to be on separate parcels and stand one to five stories
with offices, restaurants and a range of retail and commercial uses. In addition to jobs
and services, Commercial Centers or Corridors also may include multifamily housing in
low- to mid-rise apartment buildings or condominiums. Landscaping and urban design
will enhance the visitor’s experience and is used to separate sidewalks from major
roads and define pedestrian routes in large parking lots. For large shopping centers,
this may involve adding public plazas or other “town center” features. Public transit
enhancements as well as quality access and visibility are important components of
successful auto-oriented development.
GOAL 1.2 Promote desired development.
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