HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 10404 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 20-10404
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council May 5, 2020
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SUBJECT: PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE
rrn DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES AND COUNCIL-
INITIATED ZONING CHANGES FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES
LOCATED ALONG HEMPHILL STREET IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9
The May 5th City Council agenda will contain a resolution to initiate amendments to the Near
Southside Development Standards and Guidelines and Zoning Ordinance and to initiate the
rezoning process for approximately 720 properties along the Hemphill Street corridor in the
Southside sector of Fort Worth. The purpose of the proposed text amendment and zoning
changes is to rezone developed property and vacant land and provide development regulations to
reflect redevelopment goals set by the Hemphill Corridor Task Force, consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and the character of the area. This grassroots effort, which began in 2019,
was led by the task force formed in conjunction with the Commercial Corridors study that
provided the basis of the urban village program.
The zoning district changes will upgrade many existing E Neighborhood Commercial districts to
Near Southside zoning classifications. Development regulations are provided for portions of the
corridor south of Allen Avenue which will be limited to three (3) stories in height to increase
compatibility with the existing character and setting. Additionally, rear yard height transitions will
be required when properties abut a one- or two-family zoning district.
Councilmember Zadeh and the Hemphill Corridor Task Force held a meeting for affected property
owners on March 5, 2020. Staff notified property owners through direct mail and the task force
reached out using social media channels. The meeting was well attended with approximately fifty
(50) interested parties. Some property owners of existing car lots and bars have expressed
opposition to date. Staff encouraged all property owners to verify their current Certificates of
Occupancy reflect the use of the property. Any existing business with a valid Certificate of
Occupancy may continue the current use of the property provided that the use is not discontinued
for a continuous period of 24 consecutive calendar months.
The public hearing process typically follows the public meeting in a timely manner. However,
COVID-19 and the cancellation of Commission meetings have delayed the project. The schedule
has been revised to include public hearings for the text amendment and zoning changes by the
Zoning Commission on June 10, 2020 and by the City Council on June 23, 2020.
If you have any questions, please contact Arty Wheaton-Rodriguez, Zoning Manager, at 817-392-
6226.
David Cooke
City Manager
Attachment: PowerPoint presentation
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
PROPOSED COUNCIL-INITIATED ZONING
CHANGES FOR THE HEMPHILL STREET
CORRIDOR AND TEXT AMENDMENTS TO
THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
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What is the proposed schedule?
Date Action
March 5 Public meeting held with property owners.
May 1 City Council receives Informal Report on
proposed zoning changes.
May 21 Urban Design Commission conducts public
hearing and makes recommendation on
proposed zoning changes.
June 10 Zoning Commission conducts public hearing
and makes recommendation on proposed zoning
changes.
June 23 City Council conducts public hearing and
makes decision on zoning changes.
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