P&Z considers zoning for Bellagio Lagoon

During its regular Dec. 03, 2020 meeting, the Forney Planning & Zoning Commission met to consider zoning requests and amendments for Bellagio, Wellington Ridge, Forney Marketplace, Bluejay, Oak Creek.

• This is a Very Brief Summary, details to follow...(watch official video)
  
• Held Public Hearings -
  • Approved an Ordinance rezoning 349.09 acres of land from Agricultural District to a Planned Development District with a mix of residential and non-residential uses. The property includes 246.38 acres located southeast of Forney High School and south of F.M. 741 and 102.71 acres located east of F.M. 741 and Lakemont Drive.
    There were 3 speakers opposed to the request.
    
  • Approved an Ordinance amending the City of Forney Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by amending the tree preservation requirements.
    
  • Approved an Ordinance amending the Wellington Ridge Planned Development (Ordinance 20-32) by amending the development standards, including tree preservation requirements.
    
  • Approved an Ordinance amending the Forney Marketplace Planned Development (Ordinance 11-15) by amending the development standards and concept plan.
    
  • Denied an Ordinance rezoning 44.918 acres of land from Agricultural District to Planned Development District with a base zoning of Light Industrial. The property is located east of S. Gateway Boulevard and south of Akron Way.
    Five residents spoke against the request.

• Denied the HSW Addition Preliminary Plat. The property is located east of S. Gateway Boulevard and south of Akron Way.
  
• Denied the HSW Addition Site Plan. The property is located east of S. Gateway Boulevard and south of Akron Way.
  
• Approved the Forney Industrial preliminary plat, consisting of 137.788 acres located south of U.S. Highway Highway 80 and Clements Drive.
  
• Approved the Wellington Ridge site plan, consisting of 119.69 acres located south of U.S. Highway 80 and Clements Drive.
  
• Approved a preliminary plat for Forney Marketplace Addition, Block 1, Lots 2,3,4,5, 7 & 8 located northwest of the intersection of East U.S. Highway 80 and Marketplace Boulevard.
  
• Approved a site plan for Legendary Electric, located on East Main Street between South Center Street and South Chestnut Street.
  
• Approved the Oak Creek Preliminary Plat.
  
• withdrawn: a preliminary plat for the Pinnacle Montessori - Heartland, located northeast of the F.M. 741 and Interstate Highway 20 intersection in the City of Forney extra-territorial jurisdiction.
  
• Approved a final plat for the Honey Creek Road Addition.
  
• Approved a site plan for the Forney High School Baseball/Softball Complex, located at Forney High School.
  
• Mr. Morgan said future city meetings will be virtual.