HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5567-05-2022 A Resolution
NO. 5567-05-2022
AUTHORIZE INITIATION OF REZONING FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE
STOCKYARDS DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 3.500 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
of the City, the City Council may authorize the Development Services Department to initiate
zoning changes where the zoning changes are consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, in May 2017 the City Council created the Stockyards ("SY") District and
adopted the Fort Worth Stockyards Form-Based Code("Code")and Design Guidelines to serve as
development standards and guidelines for the Stockyards Districts, a historic and mixed-use
growth area that is defined by the City of Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, the Code is intended to promote rehabilitation and compatible new
construction that is sensitive to the surrounding historic context; and
WHEREAS, the Code contains a Future Streets and Pathways Map, which regulates the
location of existing and proposed streets and pathways within the Stockyards District;
WHEREAS, any substantial changes to the Stockyards Future Streets and Pathways Map
requires a map amendment to the Code;
WHEREAS, any proposed realignment or adjustment to the Future Streets and Pathways
Map must meet the following provisions:
1. The requested modification does not increase congestion or compromise public safety;
2. The requested modification does not decrease the number of connections to the overall
street network;
3. The requested modification does not create any lots without direct street frontage;
4. The requested modification'does not create a block perimeter that exceeds 1,600 feet; and
5. The requested modification does not create a block length that exceeds 500 feet;
WHEREAS the existing location of Niles City Boulevard is proposed to be realigned to
accommodate a proposed multifamily development along Northeast 23`d Street;
WHEREAS the proposed realignment of Niles City Boulevard changes the boundary
between subdistricts 105 and 130 and requires a map amendment to the Code; and
WHEREAS the proposed change in the boundary between the two subdistricts due to the
realignment of Niles City Boulevard generally meets the guiding principles found within the Code
and the Comprehensive Plan;
WHEREAS,approval of this Resolution will allow the City Manager to submit a rezoning
application on for a public hearing by the Zoning Commission on June 14, 2022, and for public
hearing and action by the City Council on June 28, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
1. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to initiate certain
zoning changes in the Stockyards District accordance with the Comprehensive Plan
and as depicted in Exhibit A.
Adopted this 10"'day of May 2022.
ATTEST:
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