City Council05.19.20

LAND USE ANALYSIS

COMMERCIAL TAX BASE

Commercial vs. Residential Appraised Values

COMMERCIAL TAX BASE

CITY COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL TOTAL%

RESIDENTIAL

Irving 20,100,797,870$ 8,053,261,459$ 28,154,059,329$ 28.6%

Dallas 73,199,487,890 57,830,347,840 131,029,835,730 44.1%

Plano 23,212,067,729 20,731,755,800 43,943,823,529 47.2%

Fort Worth 38,942,896,049 37,060,590,005 76,003,486,054 48.8%

Arlington 14,200,251,297$ 15,309,881,196$ 29,510,132,493$ 51.9%

Commercial vs. Residential Values

Existing Land Use Map

Vacant-Developable, Commercially Zoned Land

Residential Value Change from 2015 to 2019

Adopted Policies

Comprehensive Plan, 99 Square Miles, that incorporatesEconomic Development Strategic Plan

• “Given the limited number of greenfield sites, maximizing the potential of infill and redevelopment projects should be emphasized. This means ensuring city policies are in place to encourage development that furthers economic development goals, such as creating employment centers, enhancing the tax base, and providing opportunities for higher wage.”

• “Limit higher density development to the Downtown/ University area, parts of the Entertainment District, and the Lamar/Collins area.”

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Staff Report ComponentsOVERVIEW

❑ Information Currently Provided To Evaluate A Zoning Case

❑ Comparison Of Staff Reports With Other Cities

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Staff Report UDC Criteria

Analysis of Adopted Plans: Comprehensive Plan, Hike and Bike Plan, Neighborhood Plans, Thoroughfare Plan

Consistent with Comprehensive Plan and other Relevant Plans

UDC Compliance Evaluation –landscaping, parking, building design, screening

Compliance with Use and Development Standards

Analysis of adjacent land uses and surrounding developments

Minimizes Adverse Impacts on Surrounding Properties

Engineering Analysis – compliance with Design Criteria Manual, impact on existing utilities, drainage

Compliance with Utility, Service and Improvement Standards

Provides Adequate Public Services and Facilities

Traffic Impact Analysis Provides Adequate Road Systems

Information Currently Provided In Staff Reports

UDC Criteria for Considerationof Rezoning Requests

City review and decision-making bodies should review alldevelopment applications submitted considering the following,as outlined in the UDC:

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✓ Consistent with Comprehensive Plan and other Relevant Plans

✓ Compliance with Use and Development Standards✓ Minimizes Adverse Impacts on Surrounding Properties✓ Minimizes Adverse Fiscal Impacts✓ Compliance with Utility, Service and Improvement

Standards✓ Provide Adequate Road Systems✓ Provides Adequate Public Services and Facilities✓ Rational Phasing Plan

Additional UDC Criteria for PD Consideration (1 of 2)

Planned Development requests should be evaluated based on additional criteria:

✓ Addresses a unique situation

✓ Confers a substantial benefit to the City,

✓ Incorporates creative site design and represents an improvement in quality over what is possible through strict application of the UDC standards

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The improvements in quality may include, but are not limited to:

• improvements in open space provision and access;

• environmental protection;

• tree/vegetation preservation;

• creation of multiple-use projects including residential, commercial, or recreational facilities;

• efficient provision of streets, roads, and other utilities and services;

• increased choice of living and housing environments

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Additional UDC Criteria for PD Consideration (2 of 2)

Staff Report Comparison

Staff reports from the following cities were reviewed for comparison purposes:

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• Irving• Dallas• Plano• Garland• Allen

• Fort Worth• Mansfield• Grand Prairie• Southlake• Flower Mound

Staff Report Comparison (contd.)

❑ Generally, City of Arlington’s Staff Report is similar in nature when compared to these 10 cities’ staff reports

❑ All of these staff reports capture:

- The general intent of the zoning change request - How the request complies with the zoning regulations- Any variance/exception/deviation requested- Analysis of surrounding areas

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Staff Report Comparison (contd.)

❑ Information provided by few other cities, not provided by Arlington

- Detailed analysis of Comprehensive Plan - Detailed analysis of other long range plans- Economic/Fiscal/Market value analysis

- Development impact analysis- Staff recommendation for approval/denial

❑ Most cities provide general statements on the engineering items (water/sewer/drainage/traffic); few cities provide detailed engineering analysis.

- Detailed engineering analysis of the request generally notprovided by Arlington.

How Can We Best Assist Council With Fact-finding?

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❑ Modify the Staff Report Information

❑ Modify Afternoon Work Session with Discussion Regarding Land Use Cases

❑ Other

Innovative Business Solutions -Planning & Development Services

The Speed of Change

Current circumstances have accelerated the need to adapt and continuously improve the delivery of services. While maintaining business as usual, Planning and Development Services has taken core processes to higher levels with customer focus and efficiency.

• Applications and Permits:All possible through online submittal

• Platting:Greater use of “Approved with Conditions” option in HB3167. Takes plat out of the shot-clock process; simplifies steps to final approval for the customer

The Speed of Change

• Building Inspections:Virtual inspections conducted through Zoom. May be used by either the contractor or home owner.

Thank you!

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