An historic Azle family is set to be recognized with a street named for it in a swanky new planned development. The future residential neighborhood struggled to be born after a poor reception from the city council but has since cleared its first hurdles under interesting stipulations.
The original proposal for the development was for a gated subdivision with a private cul-de-sac on an 18acre lot connecting to Park Street. Real estate developer Chris Price brought the project to the Azle City Council in a July 1 meeting. Price — along with a representative from Chesmar Homes — requested the council change the zoning of the 18-acre lot across from the former site of Roeser Park. It was previously designated an estate one district — reserved for large luxurious homes. The developers had a vision in mind that included a private cul-de-sac, more homes on less acreage and a number of several other non-E-1 compliant features. Ultimately, the council did not budge and asked Price to return with a plan that more closely aligned with the property's intended zoning.
Price did return — in a July 15 meeting — and made numerous concessions to the council. The new planned development request deviated from E-1 zoning in only two ways: a reduced minimum lot width and a reduced side setback line for its corner lots.
