Agenda - City of Dallas

Z112-133(RB)
Policy 1.2.1 Use Vision Building Blocks as a general guide for desired
development patterns.
Land Use Compatibility: The request site is partially developed (west line of
Westmoreland Road, north of Camp Wisdom Road) with an open-enrollment charter
school, while the balance is undeveloped. An approximate five acre expansion will add
to the campus, providing for enrollment in excess of 1,000 students, grades pre-k
through two. The applicant has operated at this location under the previously
referenced SUP No. 1466 since April, 2002, however the SUP expired on May 31,
2006.
The site’s existing and proposed improvements are oriented along the Westmoreland
Road frontage. Except for the low density residential development north, northeast, and
west (in relation to the northern half of the request site), the site is adjacent to
nonresidential zoning and uses. Specifically, an undeveloped property zoned for NO(A)
District Uses is situated to the east with various retail uses to the south, at the
intersection of Camp Wisdom Road and Westmoreland Road. Lastly, the southern half
of the site abuts retail and commercial uses to the west.
It should be noted the single family subdivision to the north is largely undeveloped, while
the single family uses to the west are developed on lots that average approximately 360
feet in depth, with the physical improvements generally situated within the first 90 feet of
the properties’ American Way street frontage. Lastly, a mature stand of trees separates
this portion of the site from these residential uses. As a result, significant separation
exists from the site.
Staff has worked with the applicant to ensure the above referenced residential areas are
not impacted by a school at this location. Certain site design (location of outdoor play
areas, on-site circulation as required by the traffic management plan, and additional
screening materials) has been incorporated into the school campus.
As a result of this analysis, staff supports the request, subject to the attached site plan,
traffic management plan (providing for biennial updates), and conditions.
Traffic: The Engineering Section of the Department of Sustainable Development and
Construction has reviewed the applicant’s traffic management plan and supports as an
acceptable analysis.
Landscaping: The site possesses landscape materials provided during the initial
construction of improvements associated with the school. The attached site plan
provides landscaping that complies with Article X. On a parallel matter, the applicant
has submitted a tree survey and has proposed no removal of any of the existing tree
mass between the northernmost building facades and the property line.
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