2015-08-11 Meeting Report (Diyar Eco Estates)
SPIN MEETING REPORT
SPIN Item Number:
SPIN2015-25
Planning Case Number:
ZA15-084
Project Name:
Diyar Eco Estates Southlake
SPIN Neighborhood:
SPIN # 9
Meeting Date:
August 11, 2015
Meeting Location:
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
City Council Chambers
Total Attendance:
Thirty-four (34)
Host:
Sherry Berman, Community Engagement Committee
Applicant(s) Presenting:
Jean Robb, Project Manager; et al three (3)
City Staff Present:
Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I
City Staff Contact:
Richard Schell, Principal Planner 817.748.8602 or
rschell@ci.southlake.tx.us
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FORUM SUMMARY
Property Situation:
1021 Continental Boulevard
Development Details:
Promotional video was shown introducing the project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-FuIWu91XI&feature=youtu.be
Zoning change and development plan proposed for five (5) single-family homes on
approximately three (3) acres. Requested zoning: R-PUD Residential Planned Unit
Development District with SF-20A as a baseline. Current zoning: SF-2 Single Family
Residential District, minimum 2-acre lot size.
The plan consists of three (3) ¼ acre sites and two (2) ½ acre sites. Homes price point
at approximately $1.5 million.
Some amenities include: development guidelines, electric car charging stations, water
conservation, solar roof tiles, food forest, community garden and greenhouse.
Exhibits presented at SPIN:
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS:
How many houses?
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Will they be two-story?
The homes will be custom built and situated on each lot. Buffers will be installed
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to ensure they will be mutually beneficial.
How much will they cost?
1.5 million to 2 million for the larger lots.
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What is the requested zoning?
R-PUD with SF-20A base.
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-street parking? By code?
Yes.. we will meet the 32 foot width requirement.
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Who made the change from 6 houses to 5?
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Will you be asking for variances?
We plan to follow the SF-20A regulations with exception to the setbacks, which
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are too restrictive, that is why we are requesting R-PUD to make it work.
This is a lot of housing in a small area with limited parking space.
We feel this is the highest and best use of the property.
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Where did you come up with the comps for The Haven?
We looked at appraisals.
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I want it on record that I am totally opposed.
The homes will be wide but not deep with a small front yard and little parking.
The homes will have 3-4 car garages.
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What if the resident has a party?
They will likely valet off-site.
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Will there be solar panels?
We are working on it concurrently. There are great new ways to have solar that
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Density is a huge issue in Southlake.
We feel like we have addressed the issue with ¼ and ½ acre lot sizes.
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How many square feet are the homes?
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be market driven.
Will you be changing the wall around the property?
No, we like the wall.
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Is it privacy gated?
want it.
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This is way too much house high density.
You are proposing a 15 foot rear setback?
Yes, that is part of the negotiation.
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Clarify the building line 5,000 square feet seems like a lot and will result in 2-story
property. I am concerned about setbacks. I am worried
about solar panels.
We are not sure what we will be doing yet; we want them to be marketable.
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Debate continued regarding cost / setback / marketability
Carillon is selling successfully; we feel this will be very marketable.
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Our site plan will be available Friday. The ¼ acre lots will be on the west side
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and the ½ acre lots on the east side.
Meeting adjourned 6:48 PM
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strongly encouraged to follow the case through the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action by City Council.