Public Hearing and Resolution 2026 - 2700 Motley

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

This item was taken out of order. A public hearing was held regarding to consider a resolution supporting Reserve at Motley Limited Partnership's application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). Adam Bailey, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that the applicant will present information on a proposed 68-unit, senior-restricted affordable housing development known as Reserve at Motley. The applicant has submitted a pre-application (Application No. 26145) to seek 9% Competitive Housing Tax Credits through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). Approval of the requested resolution would provide points toward the scoring of the competitive tax credit application. The applicant is also requesting a $500 financial commitment from the City. Mr. Bailey stated that the subject property is zoned General Retail, which, pursuant to Senate Bill 840 adopted by the State last year, permits multi-family development by right in nonresidential zoning districts, provided the project complies with all applicable development standards of the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance. The applicant may pursue a rezoning to modify certain development standards. However, support of the requested resolution would not bind the City Council to approve any future zoning action related to the project. Applicants Omer Sarig and Harrison LaHaie, representing Woda Cooper Companies, Inc., presented an overview of the proposed senior-restricted affordable housing development. The proposed development will include a four-story, 68-unit building with a unit mix of 42 one-bedroom units with rent ranging from $580.00 to $1,025.00 per month, and 26 two-bedroom units with rent ranging from $695.00 to $1,280.00 per month. The development will be fenced and gated with security cameras throughout. Amenities will include a coffee bar, 24-hour fitness center, full-size community kitchen, community room, a laundry facility, outdoor pavilion with cornhole, barbecue and picnic areas, bicycle racks, and an outdoor living area. The applicant will develop strategic partnerships with local organizations to provide lifestyle services to the residents. Applicant Jason Lain, representing Woda Cooper Companies, Inc., addressed Council's concerns regarding the flood plain on the property. (1) Tammy Jo Strong, 1713 Cool Springs Drive, expressed concerns regarding amenities and distance from a similar senior living development in the next block. (2) Donna Maas, 2926 Bershire Drive, expressed support for the development. No others appeared regarding the proposed resolution. Mr. Hubacek moved to deny a resolution supporting Reserve at Motley Limited Partnership's application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). Motion was seconded by Ms. Rodriguez-Ross and approved unanimously.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.