Plans to develop a neighborhood called The Bluffs at Colleyville have been denied again. Colleyville City Council unanimously denied the plans to rezone the area June 20.

The backstory

The first proposal for rezoning the land from agricultural to single-family residential estate to create the neighborhood was denied without prejudice in a 6-0 vote by council Feb. 21. As the plan was denied without prejudice, the applicant did not need to adhere to a 12-month waiting period to file for a similar zoning change.

The gist

Developers brought forth two plans to develop The Bluffs at Colleyville.

The first proposal included these details:

• 11.94-acre property
• 11 lots
• Lots ranging from 30,461-56,162 square feet
• Entrance and exit from Wilkes Drive

Curtis Young of Sage Group Inc. asked to focus council’s efforts on the second proposal as he felt there was no one in favor of the first. The second proposal was to rezone an area located at Wilkes and Pool Road from agricultural and single-family residential to a planned unit development district for residential use.

• 13.89-acre property
• 14 lots
• Lots ranging from 26,118-30,448 square feet
• Primary entrance from Pool Road with emergency access from Wilkes Drive

What they’re saying

Residents in opposition cited concerns for drainage, maintaining green space in the city and tree preservation. Several council members also cited concern about tree preservation and residents’ opposition to the neighborhood.

Council Member Rigney said she needed clarity of the neighborhood’s plans and details, such as building materials, to make an informed vote.

“We’re really taking this seriously, and I really do want to make an educated decision,” she said. “We were all elected by the people to be a voice to the people.”

In their own words

Young said the developers have tried to be responsible in planning the development.

“There were probably trees on most of our lots before our subdivisions were developed and moved in,” he said. “It’s just the nature of the beast that some of them are going to have to be removed when you do development.”

What else?

As council denied the plans without prejudice again, developers can resubmit plans for development in 30 days.

Mayor Bobby Lindamood clarified the reasons for denying without prejudice. He said denying with prejudice takes control out of council’s hands.

“Without prejudice, we are allowed to give ideas, and the council has a little bit of weight,” he said.