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September 27, 2023

District: 13

• 1,740-Unit Mixed-use | Approved

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DISTRICT: 13

The Hill 8041 Walnut Hill Ln

Vickery Meadow | 19.23 Acres | 1,740 Units | Approved

An outdated office park turned into a vibrant mixed-use community. That's the exciting vision Asana Partners has for The Hill shopping center. This prime property at Walnut Hill and US-75 is poised for a walkable makeover.

The project earned glowing praise from city leaders, especially those representing nearby districts. Council Member Willis called it a ‘triumph’ for her district and is excited about how this will ‘transform this corner.’ Council Member Schultz sees big potential too, hoping The Hill will inspire other defunct Dallas office parks.

Asana Partners will capitalize on this transit-friendly spot, introducing residential density to complement the retail.

Residential Details:

• Residential density to an existing retail development adjacent to a DART station and major employer in order to create an ‘18 hour destination.’

• It will maintain the existing retail as a ‘town hall’ while allowing for additional density around it.

• It will have a mix of market rate and affordable units, with over 50% affordable at 50% AMI or higher.

• The affordable units will remain affordable for 45 years.

Asana is teaming up with Mill Creek Residential for phase one.

Developer: Asana Partners, Welch Liles LinkedIn

Mill Creek Residential, Michael Blackwell LinkedIn Email: [email protected]

Attorney: Winstead, Tommy Mann

Case Report: Z212-307(RM)

City Plan Commission 08/03/23

DISTRICT: 13

The Hill Z212-307(RM)

Vickery Meadow | 19.23 Acres | 1,740 Units | Approved

The Hill, an application for a Planned Development District for MU-3 Mixed Use District uses on a 19-acre property, illustrates this delicate dance between developer and the city.

The developer, Asana Partners represented by Tommy Mann of Winstead PC, proposed to redevelop the existing shopping center and surface parking into a walkable mixed-use development with immediate access to the Walnut Hill DART Station. The project will be phased over 7-15 years to work around existing tenants.

Key points presented:

• The first phase includes 300-420 multifamily units and ground floor retail in Subarea C, depending on affordable units provided.

• Future phases allow redevelopment of remaining subareas into a mix of uses including up to 1,740 total multifamily units if affordable housing is provided.

• Modified development standards are proposed related to height, density, urban design, and mixed income housing.

• Between the July CPC meeting and August, the applicant increased the proposed affordable housing from 5% at 61-80% AMI to 5% at 61-80% AMI and 5% at 81-100% AMI (total 10%).

The CPC praised the project but requested changes regarding permitted uses, affordable housing, and a few urban design standards. The developer compromised on all of these requests, except one.

Community feedback was overwhelmingly positive. 18 people spoke in favor at the first CPC hearing. Speakers at the second hearing like Heel Colorado praised the developer's willingness to incorporate transit-oriented development best practices. Others like Adam Lamont favored the increased density and housing near the DART station.

Commissioner Stanard called it a "dream come true project" aligning with urban planning goals. Commissioner Kingston commended the developer's compromise and said "teamwork makes the dream work." The CPC unanimously recommended approval of the revised proposal.

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