The Comprehensive Plan (adopted 2006) recognized that there were areas of the City where uncertainty about market conditions, ownership patterns or infrastructural capacity was particularly high and that those areas would require additional study to guide possible modifications to the future land use map. Central Entrance was one of the areas.
Changes to Miller Trunk Highway resulted in new traffic patterns and, possibly, changes to land uses. The City chose to study the area in greater detail to determine if any new areas have opened up for development. To Inform that determination the City hired a consulting firm to assess the supply and demand for residential, hotel, commercial, and office space. View the Market Analysis-Executive Summary (475 KB), View the Market Analysis-full report (16 MB)
Study Area:
The study area includes CentralEntrance - Miller Trunk Highway from Pecan Avenue to Haines Road (see map below). It includes adjacent and nearby properties designated on the future land use map as auto-oriented and large scale commercial, neighborhood mixed use and urban residential.
To guide new development opportunities that compliment existing development while minimizing potential negative impacts to surrounding residential neighborhoods.
To encourage the continued viability of the Miller Hill business district as a regional retail destination.
To determine the commercial function of the Central Entrance business district and plan for its future.
To improve and enhance the natural environment.
To provide safe and convenient non-motorized transportation options throughout the study area.
To enhance the appearance of the area.
Meetings and Documents:
See a list of meetings that were held and documents posted during the planning process.
Study Plan Committee:
A 14-member plan committee was formed to assist the City's Planning Division in the development of the plan.
