53 homes, offices planned for this 33-acre development in Southlake
Homes and office buildings will start going up on vacant land in a primarily industrial area in Southlake.
Council members voted 4-3 on Sept. 3 to approve rezoning 32.8 acres for Brumlow East, from agriculture to a transitional use to allow the homes and businesses. Council members also voted to change the land use from industrial to mixed use.
The plans call for 53 homes and eight office buildings on 21.55 acres, on the east side of Brumlow Avenue and south of East Continental Boulevard. The lot sizes would be a minimum of 10,000 square feet.
The remaining land is in the flood plain and can’t be developed.
According to information from the property owner, Wright Brumlow East Real Estate, the existing older homes would be removed to make way for the new residential development.
Residents who spoke during the public hearing were split in support or opposition of Brumlow East.
Linda Krishna said she was concerned about where the homes would be built and the design of the neighborhood.
“It is a very odd location for a neighborhood,” she said. “A single row of houses sandwiched between businesses and the flood plain is just very strange and odd.”
But Bryan Jacobson spoke in support stating, “It is a gift to our town.”
Jacobson said he is concerned about “shrinking enrollment” in the Carroll school district, and that Southlake needs more homes for families who want to move to the area.
Martin Schelling, who represented the property owner, said, “We believe these plans were well thought out, and I think it’s very appropriate for the location in Southlake.”