Garland
Rezoning approximately 1.9 acres from Agricultural District to Planned Development District 8496 to incorporate into an existing multifamily development.
Converts a vacant industrial building to housing, but raises concerns about traffic, safety, and infrastructure in an industrial area.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 90 before that.
Rezoning approximately 1.9 acres from Agricultural District to Planned Development District 8496 to incorporate into an existing multifamily development.
Rezoning from industrial to planned development for a multifamily use, converting an existing office building and adding new construction.
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