Item 6B - Variance Request (bufferyard, fence and trail)
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November 29, 2021
City of Southlake
City Council
1400 Main Street, Suite 270
Southlake, Texas 76092
Project Name: HTeaO - Southlake
Project Location: 190 Davis Blvd., Southlake
Re: Variance Request Letter for HTeaO
This letter is written on behalf of the owner of the above proposed project to request variance on two
items required by the City on the site plan comments dated 07/13/21.
Comment #7 states - Show and label the width and type of surface for all pedestrian walks, malls, and
open areas for use by tenants or the public. Provide sidewalks and/or trails in compliance with the
Subdivision Ordinance No. 483, as amended and the Master Pathways Plan. The Master Pathways
Plan shows a future <8’ multi-use trail along the west side of Davis Blvd. A 5’ sidewalk is required to
be constructed at the time of construction. Show and label the 5’ sidewalk on the plan. An 8’ or
greater multi-use trail is required across the property to the west of the subject property in the creek
area.
A variance is requested for the 8’ multi-use trail across the property to the west in the creek area since a
portion of the site is in the 100-year flood plain and adding an 8’ trail would impact the floodplain. The
existing steep grades on site would not make the trai l ADA accessible. A 10’ pedestrial access easement is
to be provided along the west property line in lieu of the 8’ trail.
Comment #8 states - Provide a minimum 8’ solid fence meeting the requirements of Ordinance 480,
Section 39.2(b) along the south boundary. An 8’ solid fence is required per Zoning Ordinance No.
480, as amended, Section 39.6.a and with the 10’ Type ‘F1’ bufferyard that is shown on the Concept
Plan approved with the S-P-2 zoning district.
A variance is requested to remove the requirement for an 8’ solid fence along the south boundary since
the parcel south of the subject tract is currently vacant and is likely to be developed for retail uses in the
future.
Comment #9 states- The minimum required plant material is not being provided within the south
bufferyard. In the Bufferyards Summary Chart there is a note stating that the existing tree canopy
prevents the planting of all required accent trees, and there are only two (2) existing small trees
proposed to be preserved within the south bufferyard.
A variance is requested to allow a deficiency in the required canopy and accent trees for the 10’ Type “F1’
bufferyard and to allow the 5’ Type ‘A’ west bufferyard in the location shown in the site and landscape
plan.
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If you have any questions or require additional information, please call me at (972) 497-2993, or send an
email to rsafford@bowman.com.
Thank you,
Ryan Safford
Principal, Branch Manager
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