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Melissa | 529-Unit Mixed-use
8/27/24 | Monarch at Melissa
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PZ August 8, 2024
529-Unit Mixed-use | 4295, 4383, 4255, & 4219 Co Rd 277 | Denied
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Monarch at Melissa 4295, 4383, 4255, & 4219 Co Rd 277
Southwest Melissa | 45.34 Acres | 529 Units | Postponed
City Council 8/27/24
A → PD/MF/C-2 | Postponed
Skorburg stated at the August 27, 2024 City Council meeting that they are revising their Monarch at Melissa deal after the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial. The original 44.36-acre mixed-use plan included 529 luxury multifamily units, 0.57 acres of commercial space and a 14.15-acre parkland dedication. It was rejected due to insufficient commercial development and uncertainty about the area's growth strategy. Due to P&Z's denial, a supermajority (6 out of 7) of City Council votes would be required for approval.
Skorburg announced specific changes to their proposal. They will increase the commercial component along Telephone Road. The company intends to adjust the multifamily-to-commercial ratio to 80/20 as suggested by commissioners. This will reduce the number of residential units from 529.
The developer is redesigning their 14.15-acre parkland dedication. Commissioners questioned its usefulness due to its flood zone location. Skorburg will make this space more accessible and beneficial to the community.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to local infrastructure by dedicating right-of-way for Telephone Road and Buc-ee's Boulevard. These plans may change based on discussions with city staff about the area's development vision.
Skorburg will present these revisions to the City Council. They aim to address the commission's concerns while retaining positively received aspects like the overall aesthetics and open space provision. The company is aligning their new proposal with Melissa's long-term vision, considering the future expansion of Davis Road into a major six-lane thoroughfare.
Planning & Zoning 8/8/24
529 Units | Postponed
Davis Road, also known as Buc-ee's Boulevard, is set to become a crucial six-lane east-west thoroughfare connecting Melissa to the neighboring community of Trinity Falls. Commissioner Tracy Hailey emphasized the road's future importance, stating:
‟Davis Road is going to eventually be a main corridor here in the City of Melissa, connecting Melissa to Trinity Falls. I mean, eventually it's set to be six lanes wide.
Alternate Commissioner Jacob Rogers noted the impact. Liberty North Creek, a substantial residential development, and HEB, a popular grocery store chain, underscore the anticipated growth and increased traffic flow along the corridor.
‟When that road opens up, it just seems like this is gonna be a hub, and that's gonna connect a Liberty North Creek crossing-sized neighborhood to HEB.
Skorburg Company proposed a 44.36-acre luxury mixed-use product located at the southwest corner of Telephone Road and the future 6-lane Buc-ee's Boulevard (Davis Road). The development plans called for a maximum of 529 luxury units across two phases, with a net density of 19.14 units per acre, as well as 0.57 acres of commercial space and 14.15 acres of parkland dedication.
While commissioners acknowledged Davis Road's planned expansion into a major six-lane thoroughfare, earmarking it for immense growth potential, they hesitated to approve the rezoning due to a lack of a clear vision for the area's development. Commissioner Clayton Coe captured the uncertainty around how the southwest sector of Melissa will develop.
‟We've had discussion in past meetings about this specific location, and it was we just we don't know enough yet.
Despite this uncertainty, commissioners strongly advocated for more commercial development along Telephone Road and key intersections. Alternate Commissioner Jacob Rogers insisted on more commercial.
‟I think we need to preserve Telephone Road for commercial use. I don't mind the back portion, but to me, I want to protect Telephone Road.
Skorburg’s Kevin Harrell described a previous submittal with 3 acres of commercial, that had been removed in this latest version from meetings with council members and the City Manager. The commissioners proceeded to pick apart the details of the proposal despite the future land use uncertainty. There wasn’t a clear determination of what should go here, but commissioners asked for more commercial.
‟If you want multifamily on this, the ratio is all wrong. I mean much closer to 80/20 (multifamily/commercial) being our target.
There was an acknowledgment that retail generally follows rooftops. Skorburg argued that this project would provide the necessary rooftops for successful retail in the future. Some commissioners recognized the need for residential development to support commercial growth, but most felt Monarch at Melissa didn't strike the right balance.
Commissioner Hailey also raised concerns about the proposed 14.15-acre parkland dedication, questioning its utility and accessibility given its location in a flood zone.
‟That's a lot of acreage for the city to pay to take care of, but nothing else can be built there and utilized.
Some of the positives were on the design of the product and the amount of parkland dedication (14.15-acre park tract).
‟I think the project is really, really nice looking. The apartments look great, the trees look great.
‟That side of town does need some kind of open space or something that people will have access to. I know we've got a few parks around town, but I know on that side of 75 especially, there just isn't a whole lot of parks right now.
The Commission recommended denying the rezoning, reverting to "no" without a clear, overarching plan. Alternate Commissioner Jacob Rogers made the motion to recommend denial to Council, which was seconded by Commissioner Coe and was favored by all commissioners, except Daniel Matthews.
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Developer: Skorburg Company, Kevin Harrell Phone: (214) 888-8859 Email: [email protected] LinkedIn
Owner: Wilfred (Fred) Bourg Phone: (469) 450-2260 Email: [email protected] LinkedIn, Skorburg Company
Staff Report: Monarch at Melissa SR
Project Plans: Monarch at Melissa Plan
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