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PZ Item 11 - DRAFT 114 Corridor PlanORDINANCE NO. 1171 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE S.H. 114 CORRIDOR PLAN AS AN ELEMENT OF THE SOUTHLAKE 2035 PLAN, THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE. WHEREAS, a Home Rule Charter of the City of Southlake, Texas, was approved by the voters in a duly called Charter election on April 4, 1987; and, WHEREAS, the Home Rule Charter, Chapter XI requires an update to the City’s comprehensive plan elements every four years, WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan is an element of the Southlake 2035 Plan, the City’s Comprehensive Master Plan, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan complies with the Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals, & Objectives, WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan provides the guiding principles for all the elements of the Comprehensive Plan, including the Land Use and Master Thoroughfare Plans, for the S.H. 114 Corridor, WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed that the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan has been formulated with adequate public input, WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed that the recommendations in the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan herein reflect the community’s desires for the future development of the S.H. 114 Corridor, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. All of the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct and the City Council hereby incorporates said findings into the body of this ordinance as if copied in its entirety. Section 2. The statements in ‘Exhibit 1’ are hereby adopted as the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan of the Southlake 2035 Plan. Section 3. The different elements of the Comprehensive Master Plan, as adopted and amended by the City Council from time to time, shall be kept on file in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Southlake, along with a copy of the ordinance and minute order of the Council so adopting or approving the same. Any existing element of the Comprehensive Master Plan which has been heretofore adopted by the City Council shall remain in full force until amended by the City Council as provided herein. Section 4. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 conflict with the provisions of such ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed. Section 5. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. Section 6. The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to post the proposed ordinance in its entirety on the City website together with a notice setting out the time and place for a public hearing thereon at least ten (10) days before the second reading of this ordinance, and if this ordinance provides for the imposition of any penalty, fine or forfeiture for any violation of any of its provisions, then the City Secretary shall additionally publish this ordinance in the official City newspaper one time within ten (10) days after passage of this ordinance, as required by Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Southlake. Section 7. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law, and it is so ordained. PASSED AND APPROVED on the 1st reading the 6th day of June, 2017. __________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: __________________________ CITY SECRETARY PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading the 20th day of June, 2017. _________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: __________________________ CITY SECRETARY DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: _________________________________ CITY ATTORNEY DATE:___________________________ ADOPTED:_______________________ EFFECTIVE: ______________________ DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Ordinance No. 1171 Adopted by City Council on xxxx, 2017 DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page i Abstract The S.H. 114 Corridor Plan is the first of six sector plans adopted during the Southlake 2035 process. The plan encompasses approximately 1,878 acres that are adjacent to S.H. 114. The most prominent land uses include commercial activities and residential uses; although a significant portion of the plan area is classified as vacant or underdeveloped. As such, the primary objectives for planning in the S.H. 114 corridor are maintaining high development and urban design standards, buffering residential uses from the roadway corridor and commercial uses, and ensuring continued quality growth. The Plan further addresses the unique characteristics and challenges of the S.H. 114 corridor and provides specific planning recommendations in regard to land use, mobility, environmental resources, as well as parks, recreation and open space. Sector Planning and Land Use Planning Introduction The City of Southlake’s Land Use Plan serves as the community’s vision for future development by allocating the appropriate location, concentration and intensity of future development by land use categories. The plan serves as a guide to all decision making as it pertains to the City’s future development. The City of Southlake approaches land use planning through sector planning, a method which divides the City into sectors to identify development issues and to develop recommendations for each individual area. This approach recognizes that planning issues are numerous and complex, and may vary from area to area or even site to site. In short, the purpose of a sector plan is to:  Establish a detailed background for the planning area,  Identify current development constraints and issues,  Identify features, resources and areas to be protected or improved,  Explore development opportunities and  List recommendations for the future development and conservation of the area. Sector planning was first implemented in Southlake during the development of the Southlake 2025 Plan in 2004. For the Southlake 2030 Plan, eight sector plans were created: DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page ii MAP 1: SOUTHLAKE 2030 PLANNING SECTORS This strategy is continued in the Southlake 2035 Plan with four sector plans (West, North, Central, Southeast) and two corridor plans. The 1709 corridor and 1938 corridor will be combined into one plan called the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan (also known as the F.M. Corridor Plan). Due to its visibility, as well as its unique challenges and opportunities, the 114 Corridor will continue to be evaluated as a distinct planning area from the other sectors. Although recommendations may vary from area to area, all sector plans are intended to work together to support a desired direction for growth as outlined in the adopted Vision, Goals and Objectives of the Southlake 2035 Plan (Ordinance No. xxxx). As such, the land use recommendations from the sector plans are consolidated to create one cohesive document for the City as a whole and the result is the City’s Land Use Plan. Recommendations developed in the sector plans will also be incorporated into other plan elements, such as the Master Thoroughfare Plan and Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, as appropriate. In addition, the sector plans will be utilized in setting priorities in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) planning process, updating current development ordinances and creating new planning related ordinances or programs as needed. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page iii Relationship to Southlake’s Strategic Management System Strategic planning is an ongoing process where resources, critical concerns, community priorities and citizen needs are combined to produce both a plan for the future and a measure for results. More specifically, Southlake’s Strategic Management System links the city’s day-to-day activities to a comprehensive long term strategy for public policy and management decisions. The Strategic Management System identifies Strategic Focus Areas and Objectives to guide effective and efficient resource allocation and provides benchmarks to assess performance. The Strategic Focus Areas and Objectives are driven by the City’s Citizen Survey and are outlined in the City’s Strategy Map (please see Appendix B). The Strategic Management System guided the development of the Southlake 2035 Plan Vision, Goals and Objectives (VGO), which define a desired direction for growth for the City. As such, all recommendations in the Southlake 2035 Plan are tied to at least one Strategic Focus Area from the Strategic Management System and at least one Objective from the Adopted Vision, Goals and Objectives. Relationship to Vision North Texas Vision North Texas is a public, private, non-profit and academic partnership headed by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, the Urban Land Institute, and the University of Texas at Arlington. The partnership was created to serve as a forum for discussion, research, and action on issues related to the growth and development of North Central Texas. In addition, the partnership strives to increase public awareness about important regional land use issues and to build support for initiatives that create a successful and sustainable future for North Texas. Over the last few years, Vision North Texas has invited stakeholders from across the region to participate in a series of workshops to develop a vision for the region’s future as well as an action plan DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page iv to achieve that vision. The result of these workshops is North Texas 2050, which describes the preferred future envisioned by Vision North Texas participants. The document also provides guiding principles to help decision-makers achieve the regional vision. The City of Southlake recognizes the importance of the regional vision and has worked to align the Southlake 2035 Plan with North Texas 2050. All Southlake 2035 recommendations are linked to at least one of the guiding principles (please see Appendix C). Additional information on North Texas 2050 and Vision North Texas is available at www.visionnorthtexas.org. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page v Table of Contents Abstract i Land Use Planning and Sector Planning Introduction i Relationship to Southlake’s Strategic Management System iii Relationship to Vision North Texas iii 1.0 Introduction to the S.H. 114 Corridor 1 1.1 Character of the Corridor 2 1.2 Preliminary Analysis 2 1.2.1 Existing Land Use Distribution 3 1.2.2 Existing Zoning 4 1.2.3 Recent Development Changes 5 2.0 Planning Challenges and Issues 7 3.0 Land Use Recommendations 8 3.1 Existing Land Use Categories and Definitions 8 3.2 Optional Land Use Categories and Map 22 3.3 Recommendations 29 4.0 Mobility Recommendations 40 4.1 Corridor Roadways 41 4.2 Corridor Pathways 45 4.3 Recommendations 47 5.0 Environmental Resource Recommendations 53 5.1 Recommendations 55 6.0 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Recommendations 58 Appendix A: Adopted Southlake 2035 Plan Vision, Goals and Objectives Appendix B: City of Southlake Strategy Map Appendix C: Vision North Texas Guiding Principles DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 1 1.0 Introduction to the S.H. 114 Corridor The S.H. 114 Corridor generally includes all properties adjacent to S.H. 114 from the western city limit to the eastern city limit. The S.H. 114 Corridor includes some of the City’s larger developments including Southlake Town Square, Gateway Plaza, the campuses of Sabre and TD Ameritrade and the master planned development of Carillon. This plan is focusing on the entire length of S.H. 114 that crosses the city from the northwest to the southeast but also includes Southlake Boulevard (F.M. 1709) from North Carroll Avenue to the eastern City limit. The western portion of Southlake Boulevard (F.M. 1709), west of North Carroll Avenue, is not included in the S.H. 114 Corridor because it is within the boundaries of the F.M. 1709 Corridor Plan and is addressed therein. The boundaries of the plan area are shown in the following map. MAP 2: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR BOUNDARIES DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 2 1.1 Character of the Corridor The S.H. 114 Corridor is generally characterized by office, retail, medical and residential uses along with some larger tracts of vacant land. Office and Medical uses are generally found along the frontage road of S.H. 114 and most of the retail is located between S.H. 114 and Southlake Boulevard. The largest concentration of retail and restaurant uses is found at Southlake Town Square, The Shops at Southlake, Village Center and Gateway Plaza. More recent developments in the corridor that are built or under way for construction along the corridor include TD Ameritrade, Kimball Park, and the Granite Office Building. Granite Office Building TD Ameritrade Kimball Park 1.2 Preliminary Analysis To fully understand the development issues facing S.H. 114 corridor, an analysis of existing conditions is critical. The following section offers an assessment of the existing land uses and zoning as well as a description of recent development changes in the corridors. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 3 1.2.1 Existing Land Use Distribution An evaluation of existing land use in the S.H. 114 corridor shows that approximately 35.0% is classified as “Vacant”, which is down from 47% in 2012. Significant properties with this classification are the “NR- PUD” Non-Residential Planned Unit Development, “ECZ” Employment Center zoning and “AG” Agriculture zoning districts. With the development of TD Ameritrade on approximately 80 acres near the Sabre campus, the most significant pieces of undeveloped land along the corridor are the 125 acre Milner tract west of N. Carroll Ave., the 55 acre and 40 acre tracts near the intersection of Dove Rd. and White Chapel Blvd., and the approximately 50 acres of land remaining in Carillon. Other significant tracts are the former flea market at the southeast corner of S.H. 114 and N. White Chapel Blvd. and the 21 acre tract at the corner of S.H. 114 and Blessed Way. “Household Activities” and “Unbuilt Residential” comprises the next most common land use category with 16.2% of the land area or 304.7 acres. “Shopping and Dining” comprise approximately 275.4 acres, or 14.7% of the land area in the corridor. “Social, Cultural or Religious” land use consists of approximately 79 acres or 4.5% of the total land area in the sector, although this is down about 50% from the Southlake 2030 analysis due to Gateway Church selling portions of its property for development. Medical and Healthcare also comprises a growing portion of the 114 Corridor with 2.9% of the land area or 55.2 acres. This growth is due largely to the development of the Methodist Southlake Health Center but also due to growing demand for and construction of medical office space along the corridor and within the city. TABLE 1: S.H. 114 EXISTING LAND USES *Exclusive of public right-of-ways The map below illustrates existing conditions of the corridors. The classifications indicated on the map are based on the Land Based Classification Standards (LBCS) model developed by the American Planning Association. This model extends the notion of classifying land uses by refining traditional categories into multiple dimensions, such as activities, functions, building types, site development character, and ownership constraints. Each dimension has its own set of categories and subcategories. These multiple dimensions allow users to have precise control over land-use classifications. Existing Land Use Acres* Percentage Vacant / Developable 657.0 35.0% Residential 304.7 16.2% Shopping/Dining 275.4 14.7% Parks, Recreation & Open Space 84.3 4.5% Public / Civic / Religious 79.0 4.2% Medical and Healthcare 55.2 2.9% DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 4 MAP 3: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR EXISTING LAND USES 1.2.2 Existing Zoning The existing zoning in the S.H. 114 Corridor is primarily a mix of Site Plan District (S-P-1 and S-P-2), General Commercial District (C-3), Downtown District (DT), Non-Residential Planned Unit Development District (NR-PUD) and Employment Center Zoning District (ECZ) designations. There is also a large portion of land area with the Agricultural Zoning District (AG) and limited Single-Family Residential and Two Family Residential Zoning District designations (SF-1A, SF-2, SF-20A, SF-20B, SF-30, MF1). DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 5 MAP 4: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS 1.2.3 Recent Development Changes Since the adoption of the Southlake 2030 Plan, there have been several new developments in the S.H. 114 Corridor. The development includes residential, office, retail, restaurant and civic park as shown in the following map: DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 6 MAP 5: RECENT (5 YEAR) DEVELOPMENT SINCE SOUTHLAKE 2030 ADOPTION 4 9 DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 7 2.0 Planning Challenges and Issues Along with the adopted Vision, Goals and Objectives of the Southlake 2035 Plan, these challenges and issues serve as the basis for many of the recommendations outlined in the following chapters. Development along the S.H. 114 Corridor According to traffic counts conducted by the City in 2015, an average of 58,202 vehicles traverse the 114 corridor each day. With the City’s proximity to both DFW Airport and Alliance Airport in Ft. Worth and the overall health of the northeast Tarrant County market, the vacant land along S.H. 114 has become extremely desirable for development. Providing a diverse and attractive range of land uses along the corridor will be necessary to attract the type of development the City would like to see along the corridor. Since much of this land consists of large tracts, there are opportunities to master plan many of these areas to ensure good vehicle/pedestrian connectivity, land use mixes and public services. In addition, as development occurs, this will provide for opportunities to implement the City’s Urban Design Plan. S.H. 114 also presents visual opportunities and challenges. It is the public face and dominant impression of the community for thousands of freeway commuters and travelers daily. The City’s 2008 Urban Design Plan set a number of goals for the Corridor, many of which have been achieved with the quality design of bridge structures and landscaping improvements. This plan and the 2035 Urban Design Plan seek to build upon these improvements and set new goals for design and aesthetics in both the public and private realms. The growing corporate corridor along W. Kirkwood also holds great potential for creation of a cohesive urban design theme directly off of S.H. 114. The critical challenge along the S.H. 114 corridor is to establish private development standards that can create a sense of place along this highway corridor. Essentially, the scale and character of any future development along the highway corridor will be able to better define the corridor due to the expanse of the highway right-of-way. Pedestrian Mobility and Safety As with any highway, pedestrian mobility and safety will be a challenge on a high volume roadway such as S.H. 114. The implementation of strategies to reduce cut-through traffic will also help protect residential neighborhoods and enhance pedestrian safety around schools, churches, community centers and parks. Of particular concern are the safety hazards posed by vehicles to school-aged children and other residents during the peak drop-off and pick-up hours. The City will continue to work with local school districts to identify safe routes to all schools, establish safe drop-off and pick-up zones and encourage walking or bicycling as safe alternatives to driving children to school. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 8 3.0 Land Use Recommendations In the context of comprehensive planning, “land use” typically refers to future land use designations as shown on the Future Land Use Map. The Future Land Use Map illustrates the desired location and distribution of land uses throughout the City, as opposed to the Existing Land Use Map (discussed in Section 1.2.1) which shows how land is currently being utilized. As such, the Future Land Use Map is an important visual tool used by city decision-makers, city staff, developers, and citizens to understand the community’s desired development pattern. RELATIONSHIP TO ZONING A comprehensive plan and its land use plan component are policy instruments; therefore, they are advisory and general in nature. Zoning, in the form of a zoning ordinance, is the primary mechanism used by a municipality to implement its land use plan portion of the comprehensive plan. Texas Local Government Code, Section 211.004, Compliance with Comprehensive Plan, differentiates zoning ordinances from land use (or comprehensive) plans. The generally accepted interpretation of Section 211.004 is that an adopted land use plan (or comprehensive plan) forms a legal basis for zoning and, therefore, zoning should be in accordance with the land use plan. The zoning ordinance interprets the general pattern and categories of land uses in the land use plan into districts of permissible activities within specific district boundaries. LAND USE CATEGORIES AND DEFINITIONS The following sections describe the twelve underlying land use categories. Additional information such as the recommended land use mix, scale and context criteria, and overall character and design characteristics are provided for land use categories that include a mix of uses and require further clarification. FLOODPLAIN Purpose and Definition: The Floodplain category illustrates areas designated by the August 1995 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maps as being in the 100-year floodplain. The “floodplain” is an expanse of natural vegetation and wildlife, and should be preserved as natural open area. Within the floodplain is “floodway” that must be kept free of encroachment in order that the 100-year flood may be carried without harmful increases in the height of flood waters. Although it is not to be encouraged, the portion of the floodplain not in the floodway may be reclaimed for development under certain circumstances if in accordance with FEMA regulations. The designated land use for areas of reclaimed DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 9 floodplain is that of the immediately adjacent land use category. This designation may also include environmentally sensitive areas, habitats, or wetlands that may not be in FEMA identified floodplains. CORPS OF ENGINEERS Purpose and Definition: The Corps of Engineers category includes all property adjacent to Grapevine Lake owned by the federal government and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE). The primary purpose of this property is the temporary reservoir storage of flood waters. Within the COE ownership (and, in some instances, on adjacent private land), there is a regulatory flowage easement at an elevation of 572 feet above sea level. Through lease agreements with the COE, property within the Corps of Engineers category may be utilized as parks, recreation, and open space. Ancillary commercial and retail activities associated with these uses are permitted, but no habitable structures may be developed within the flowage easement. PUBLIC PARKS / OPEN SPACE Purpose and Definition: Public Parks/Open Space are public areas designated for active and passive recreation, such as parks and athletic complexes, and public open space for the preservation of the scenic vistas and natural vegetation of the City. This Land Use Plan depicts only existing Public Parks/Open Space facilities; potential Public Parks/Open Space sites are illustrated in the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. PUBLIC / SEMI-PUBLIC Purpose and Definition: Public/Semi-Public areas are suitable for a wide range of public, civic, and religious uses, such as government offices and facilities, public and private schools, churches and related facilities (including parsonage and parochial schools), cemeteries, and Public Parks/Open Space uses in conjunction with these developments. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL Purpose: The purpose of the Low Density Residential land use category is to provide for and to protect low intensity detached single-family residential development that promotes the openness and rural character of Southlake. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 10 Definition: The Low Density Residential category is for detached single-family residential development at a net density of one or fewer dwelling units per acre. Net density is the number of dwelling units per net acre, which excludes acreage in all public rights-of-way. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks / Open Space and Public / Semi-Public categories described previously. The Low Density Residential category encourages the openness and rural character of the City of Southlake. Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Low Density Residential category are intended only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions. Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed Single-family Residential 85% ±15% Open space** 10% ±10% Civic use 5% ±5% Total 100% *These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide. **Park dedication fees may be appropriate in lieu of open space. Small subdivisions (less than 4 lots) may be designed without open space. Scale and Context Criteria: Scale and context criteria describe intensity, location, and compatibility criteria for the mix of land uses proposed. Residential Uses:  Single family detached dwellings at a net density of one or fewer dwelling units per acre. Open Space:  Open spaces should be designed to add value to the development and may include parks, playgrounds, greenbelts, ponds and lakes, gardens, and conservation areas.  Provide natural walking paths along stream and creek corridors.  Preserve existing wooded areas and stream corridors when feasible.  Emphasize environmental elements as “features” rather than constraints. Civic Uses: DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 11  Small scale government offices and facilities, schools, churches and related facilities. Overall Character and Design: This land use category is primarily characterized by single family detached dwellings with rural cross-section roadways. MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL Purpose: The purpose of the Medium Density Residential land use category is to promote a neighborhood setting primarily comprised of single family detached houses. Definition: The Medium Density Residential category is suitable for any single-family detached residential development. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks/Open Space and Public/Semi-Public categories previously discussed. Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Medium Density Residential category are intended only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions. Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed Single-family Residential 85% +15% Open space 10% ±10% Civic use 5% ±5% Total 100% *These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide. Scale and Context Criteria: DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 12 Residential Uses:  Single family detached dwellings. Open Space:  Open spaces should be designed to add value to the development and may include parks, playgrounds, greenbelts, ponds and lakes, gardens, and conservation areas.  Provide natural walking paths along stream and creek corridors.  Preserve existing wooded areas and stream corridors when feasible.  Emphasize environmental elements as “features” rather than constraints. Civic Uses:  Small scale government offices and facilities, schools, churches and related facilities. Overall Character and Design Images: Medium Density Residential Uses OFFICE COMMERCIAL Purpose and Definition: The Office Commercial category is a commercial category designed and intended for the exclusive use of office and limited office-related activities. It is established for and will be allocated to those districts best suited for supporting commercial activity of an office character. It has been established to encourage and permit general professional and business offices of high quality and appearance, in attractive landscaped surroundings with the types of uses and design exterior appearance so controlled as to be generally compatible with existing and future adjacent and surrounding residential development. Properties with this designation may serve as a transition between established residential neighborhoods, major roadways, and retail development. Other DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 13 suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks/Open Space and Public/Semi-Public categories previously discussed. Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Office Commercial category are intended only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions. Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed Office 85% ±15% Open space 10% ±10% Civic use 5% ±5% Total 100% *These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide. Examples: Typical Office Commercial Uses RETAIL COMMERCIAL DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 14 Purpose and Definition: The Retail Commercial category is a lower- to medium-intensity commercial category providing for neighborhood-type retail shopping facilities and general commercial support activities. It is intended to provide limited local retail and/or office uses which serve neighborhoods in close proximity. It is intended that all uses in this category will be compatible with adjacent single family uses, thereby maintaining the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods. This category is intended to encourage comprehensively planned developments. In areas where the Retail Commercial designation is adjacent to residentially zoned properties or areas with a residential designation on the Land Use Plan, lower intensity activities such as office or office-related uses should be planned adjacent to the residential uses. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks/Open Space, Public/Semi-Public, and Office Commercial categories previously discussed. Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Retail Commercial category are intended only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions. Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed Retail 65% +35% Office 20% ±20% Open space 10% ±10% Civic use 5% ±5% Total 100% *These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide. REGIONAL RETAIL Purpose: To preserve and promote quality, high-intensity retail centers along the S.H. 114 corridor that provide convenient shopping for Southlake residents and to attract residents of neighboring communities. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 15 Definition: The Regional Retail land use category is a higher-intensity commercial category providing for regional retail shopping facilities that generally draw customers from a very large market area (5 mile radius or greater). Development within this land use may consist of a single large anchor store (> 100,000 sq. ft.) or have multiple anchor tenants (department, supermarket, drug, home improvement, sporting, variety, or specialty) along with pad sites developed on the fringe of the area. Other permitted secondary uses include fast food, restaurants, banks and service stations; however, these uses must be integrated into the larger primary use. Regional Retail designated areas should have direct access to State Highway 114. Also, development within the Regional Retail land use category must adhere to specific design guidelines (see appendix). Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Regional Retail category are intended only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions. Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed Retail 90% ±10% Office 5% ±5% Open space 5% ±5% Total 100% *These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide. MIXED USE Purpose: To provide an option for large-scale, master-planned, mixed use developments that combine land uses such as office facilities, shopping, dining, parks, and residential uses. Definition: The range of activities permitted, the diverse natural features, and the varying proximity to thoroughfares of areas in the Mixed Use category necessitates comprehensively planned and coordinated development. New development must be compatible with and not intrusive to existing development. Further, special attention should be placed on the design and transition between different uses. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 16 Typically, the Mixed Use designation is intended for medium- to higher-intensity office buildings, hotels, commercial activities, retail centers, and residential uses. Nuisance-free, wholly enclosed light manufacturing and assembly uses that have no outdoor storage are permitted if designed to be compatible with adjacent uses. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks/Open Space, Public/Semi-Public, Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, Retail Commercial, and Office Commercial categories previously discussed. Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Mixed Use category are intended only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions. Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed Retail 30% ±20% Office 35% ±30% Residential 15% ±15% Open space 15% ±15% Civic use 5% ±5% Total 100% *These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide. Scale and Context Criteria: General:  Buildings and their pedestrian entrances are to be oriented towards internal streets.  Larger-format retail uses (with footprints larger than 40,000 s.f.) shall be located adjacent to the arterial or highway with pedestrian entrances from internal streets. Retail and Office Uses:  Pedestrian-oriented or automobile-oriented. Hotel Uses: DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 17  Hotel uses should be full-service hotels at market-driven locations, primarily in the S.H. 114 Corridor. Full-service, for the purposes of this plan, shall be hotels that include a table- service restaurant within or directly attached to the hotel. Other services or amenities typically included would be bell service and room service, as well as available meeting space.  The desire is to approve hotels adequate to support market-driven commerce in the City, paying attention to the product mix such that the hospitality services in the area are complementary to one another. Single-family Residential Uses:  Residential uses are to be located between the proposed office or retail uses and existing residential neighborhoods. These uses are intended to provide a lower intensity transition between existing neighborhoods and commercial uses.  Residential uses should be well integrated with proposed open space and other civic uses to create a sense of place.  They should also be integrated with proposed commercial uses in a manner that provides internal automobile and pedestrian access to convenience commercial uses.  Single-family residential uses are recommended to be to the density and scale that is appropriate based on the context and character of the proposed overall development. Open Space:  Consider environmental elements as “features,” rather than constraints.  Emphasis shall be placed on preservation of existing wooded areas and stream corridors.  Avoid channeling or piping of streams.  Streams or creeks should become a focal point rather than the rear of the development.  Provide natural walking paths along stream and creek corridors.  Well designed and integrated open spaces are critical to the creation of successful mixed- use neighborhoods.  Open spaces should be designed to add value to proposed development and not as an “after-thought”. To that end, open spaces should maximize frontage along residential and office uses. Open spaces shall occupy a prominent place in the development of a neighborhood and form the center pieces of a community.  Open spaces are intended to be the “front-yards” and invite passive recreational activities. Open spaces may be in the form of pocket parks, children’s play areas, squares, linear greens, and conservation areas.  Use the topography as an advantage, do not flatten the site.  Preserve views. Civic Uses:  Civic uses such as day-cares, post office, police substation, local government offices, churches, etc. are encouraged. Ideally, civic uses should be located centrally in the development and provide convenient access to all other uses and activities in the development. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 18  Civic uses are to be designed to the scale and context of the neighborhood. Uses are encouraged to be appropriately scaled to the proposed development and generally limited to a maximum of 10,000 square feet of built area. Overall Character and Design:  Buildings are to be designed to be pedestrian friendly.  Buildings shall have shallow setbacks and sidewalks that are a minimum of 10’.  Buildings are to be oriented towards other buildings (across the street) or towards open spaces.  Minimize the impact of surface parking.  Mix up land uses to maximize shared parking. Street Design Standards:  Internal streets to be designed to accommodate both automobiles and pedestrians.  Streets to be designed with curb and gutter.  Interconnected street network.  Regular blocks and streets.  Block widths between 400’ and 600’.  Design speed <25 mph. Representative Images: Residential Uses Neighborhood Scale Retail Integrated Open Space DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 19 Natural Open Space Professional Office Use Civic Use TOWN CENTER Purpose: The purpose of the Town Center land use district is to encourage the creation of a pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use urban environment that serves as Southlake’s downtown and center of community life. Definition: The Town Center land use designation is intended to enhance and promote the development of the community’s downtown. The goal is to create an attractive, pedestrian-oriented environment that becomes the center of community life in Southlake. It may include compatibly designed retail, office, cultural, civic, recreational, hotel and residential uses. All uses shall be developed with a great attention to design detail and will be integrated into one cohesive district or into distinct sub-districts, each with its own unique characteristics. A mix of different uses is encouraged to create a vibrant, lively, and unique environment. Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Town Center category are intended only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 20 Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed Retail 35% ±25% Office 25% ±10% Residential 15% ±15% Open space 15% +10% Civic use 10% ±5% Total 100% *These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide. Scale and Context Criteria: Retail Uses:  Pedestrian-oriented retail and service uses. Office Uses:  Pedestrian-oriented office uses. Residential Uses:  Residential uses are to be located between the proposed office or retail uses and existing residential neighborhoods. These uses are intended to provide a lower intensity transition between existing neighborhoods and commercial uses.  Residential uses should be well integrated with proposed open space and other civic uses to create a sense of place.  They should also be integrated with proposed commercial uses in a manner that provides internal automobile and pedestrian access to convenience commercial uses.  Residential uses are recommended to be to the density and scale that is appropriate based on the context and character of the proposed overall development. Open Space:  Consider environmental elements as “features,” rather than constraints.  Emphasis shall be placed on preservation of existing wooded areas and stream corridors.  Avoid channeling or piping of streams.  Streams or creeks should become a focal point rather than the rear of the development. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 21  Provide natural walking paths along stream and creek corridors.  Well designed and integrated open spaces are critical to the creation of successful mixed- use neighborhoods.  Open spaces should be designed to add value to proposed development and not as an “after-thought”. To that end, open spaces should maximize frontage along residential and office uses. Open spaces shall occupy a prominent place in the development of a neighborhood and form the center pieces of a community.  Open spaces are intended to be the “front-yards” and invite passive recreational activities. Open spaces may be in the form of pocket parks, children’s play areas, squares, linear greens, and conservation areas.  Use the topography as an advantage, do not flatten the site.  Preserve views.  Located to add value, to create a sense of place, and to invite passive recreational activities.  Public squares, plazas, and parks integrated with the surrounding development. Civic Uses:  Government offices and facilities, schools, churches and related facilities. Overall Character and Design Images: Retail Uses Integrated Open Space Representative Mixed Uses DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 22 INDUSTRIAL Purpose and Definition: Industrial and business service development that is relatively free of unwanted side effects, such as unsightliness, noise, odor, glare, vibrations, etc., is permitted in the Industrial category. If meeting the qualification of relatively free of unwanted side effects, suitable types of development in the Industrial category can be characterized by the manufacturing, processing, packaging, assembly, storage, warehousing and/or distribution of products. Ancillary commercial and retail activities associated with these uses are permitted. Public Parks / Open Space and Public / Semi- Public activities as described above may be permitted if surrounding industrial uses do not pose hazards and are sufficiently buffered. OPTIONAL LAND USE CATEGORIES AND DEFINITIONS The following Optional Land Use Categories, or Overlays, were developed using the Southlake 2035 Plan Vision, Goals and Objectives as a guide, as well as the recommendations of the Economic Development Master Plan, which was the first Southlake 2035 element to be adopted. Using market studies commissioned by City Council, the Economic Development Master Plan assessed the areas in which the Southlake marketplace is oversaturated, such as retail, and recommends a focus on target growth industries to build and sustain both the daytime and resident population of Southlake. The target industries, which include corporate offices, information technology, biotechnology, high- value services firms, research and development, restaurants and restaurant clusters, and medical, health and wellness, have been developed as Land Use overlay recommendations for the 114 Corridor. While existing land use designations were largely retained, three new overlay districts were created and applied based on the recommendations of the Southlake 2035 Economic Development Master Plan. CORPORATE OFFICE OVERLAY Purpose and Definition: The Corporate Office Cluster category is a commercial overlay category designed and intended for the use of high-quality, medium to large-scale office buildings or campuses and their ancillary uses and structures. This district is inherently suited for the development of office developments 50,000 square feet or larger for the use of corporate or regional headquarters, professional services firms, financial firms, information technology and media companies, biomedical companies, and other users which drive demand for medium to large-scale office buildings or campuses. Ideally, such developments will be located in areas adjacent to and contiguous with existing users of the same type and scale to create a critical mass of daytime population within the city. These uses will be DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 23 well-connected to the existing highway and arterial street network, with the buildings themselves typically presenting one or more significant façades along the 114 Corridor. The Corporate Office Cluster generally consists of three typologies of office development, Campus Office, Multi-Tenant Office and Multi-Story Office. These definitions are not regulatory and are intended only to be guidelines. Greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions. CAMPUS OFFICE BUILDINGS Campus Office The Campus Office overlay category is a commercial overlay category designed and intended for the use of high-quality, medium to large-scale office buildings or campuses and their ancillary uses and structures. This district is inherently suited for the development of built-to-suit office developments 100,000 square feet or larger for the use of corporate or regional headquarters, professional services firms, financial firms, information technology and media companies, biomedical companies, and other users which drive demand for medium to large-scale office buildings or campuses. Generally characterized by 2-4 story buildings that have a Floor-to-area ratio (FAR) under 1, with highly integrated green space as a key feature of the design, parking structures or underground parking DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 24 dispersed and/or separated from the main building, horizontally-integrated floor plans, more subdued low-impact building design, and the presence of multiple buildings or building wings if accomplished in an environmentally sensitive manner. Amenities such as walking trails, open space, plazas, water features, special roadway and sidewalk treatments, and unique landscaping should be incorporated into the development. In most cases campus office type development is envisioned to occur near or adjacent to established neighborhoods. While it is understood that developments of this scale and size will change the development characteristics in the area, special attention must be paid to designing the development in a manner that addresses neighborhood adjacency concerns. This may be accomplished by preserving natural buffers or establishing new buffers, installing low-level lighting, locating buildings and parking structures in a manner which will create the least impact, including locating parking structures underground, and designing traffic circulation to disperse traffic or focus it on higher-capacity roads which create the least impact on residential properties. MULTI-TENANT BUILDINGS Multi-Tenant Office Overlay DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 25 The Multi-Tenant Office category is a commercial overlay category designed and intended for the use of high-quality, medium to large-scale office buildings of 2-4 stories that may be build-to-suit or speculative (“spec”) built. These office developments are envisioned to be 50,000 square feet or larger in either a standalone or office park configuration, and are for the use of corporate offices, professional services firms, financial firms, information technology and media companies, biomedical companies, research and development, medical office, and other users which drive demand for medium to large-scale office buildings. These buildings are less prominent than high-rise office with floor layouts that are designed for maximum user flexibility. HIGH RISE BUILDINGS High-Rise Office Generally characterized by 5+ story buildings having a FAR of 1-5, smaller floor plates, below-ground or concentrated parking areas or structures integrated with the building, highly visible or iconic building design features, and more concentrated or delineated open spaces. Greater building heights may be considered if open space and tree preservation are increased on the site and signature design features or amenities are provided. Some ancillary retail may be allowed in this district if it is intended to support or be supported by the primary office users. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 26 Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed Office (including parking) 75% ±25% Supporting Retail 5% ±5% Open Space 20% ±20% Total 100% MEDICAL AND WELLNESS DISTRICT OVERLAY The Medical Cluster category is an overlay category designed and intended for the concentration of local to regional healthcare and related facilities, including Medical/Wellness, specialty surgical centers, pediatric care, geriatric care of an outpatient nature, research and development facilities including those operated in partnership with a hospital, university, or other similar institutions, and health, beauty and wellness clinics and facilities. Retail and office should be strictly limited to uses which support the primary medical facilities. By its nature, the Medical Cluster is intended to foster collaboration and multiplication of benefits by locating medical services and disciplines in close proximity to each other, thereby benefitting both the institutions and the patients they serve. The Medical Cluster is envisioned to provide the greatest benefits when used in close proximity to existing medical facilities such as those clustered around the 114 Corridor between N. Carroll Avenue and N. White Chapel Avenue. Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed Medical, Health and Wellness 75% ±25% Supporting Office 5% ±5% Supporting Retail 5% ±5% Open Space (plazas & squares) 15% ±15% Total 100% RESTAURANT AND SPECIALTY RETAIL OVERLAY The Restaurant and Culinary Cluster category is a commercial overlay category designed and intended for the concentration of unique dining options not otherwise found in Southlake’s established retail and restaurant centers. The purpose of this category is to foster the development of a dynamic, destination restaurant district. This district should feature mostly independent, local restaurants offering diverse and healthy cuisine in a sit-down format, which may also include aspects of culinary tourism or DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 27 educational components up to and including schools offering training in culinary arts. The cluster may provide for incubation of new businesses and concepts which might otherwise struggle to operate in more traditional retail commercial spaces. Physical aspects of this district may include proximity to Community Services uses, proximity to niche retail, frontage onto shared space for dining or gathering rather than streets, and shared parking. In areas of the district which are located east of N. Carroll Ave., up to 30% of the land area may be suitable for retail operations that are boutique or specialized in character, such as specialty grocers or home goods stores. Boutique hotels may also be considered, particularly if they can be integrated into and serve areas hosting a concentration of tourists or visitors, such as a restaurant cluster or medical cluster. Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed Restaurant/Dining 65% ±25% Specialty Retail (including boutique hotel) 10% ±10% Open Space or shared use areas 15% ±15% Civic 10% ±10% Total 100% DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 28 MAP 6A The following map highlights the areas with a recommended land use designation change or site specific recommendation. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 29 MAP 6B The land use recommendations are outlined in the following table. The numbers in the first column of the table are references to the numbers in the preceding two maps. The second column provides a brief description of the issues specific to the site and the third column provides recommendations to address the issues. The implementation metric in the fourth column is a quantifiable goal with a specified deadline for achievement. The “Strategic Link” and “VGO Tie” relate the issues, recommendations and implementation metrics to Strategic Focus Areas from the City’s Strategy Map and to specific objectives from the adopted Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals and Objectives. The “VNT Link” column relates the issues and recommendations to the guiding principles of the Vision North Texas document, North Texas 2050. The final column provides the abbreviation for the department(s) that will take the lead on the implementation of the recommendations. This format is followed for all the recommendation tables in this plan. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 30 TABLE 3: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR PLAN LAND USE RECOMMENDATIONS Ref. No. Issue Recommendation Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Responsible LU1 Fidelis and Shivers tracts  Land Use designation is Mixed Use.  Zoning is S-P-2 with O- 1, O-2, HC, C-1, C-2, C- 3, and B-1 uses on Fidelis tract and  Land is currently vacant and numerous attempts at site plan approval have been unsuccessful  Eastern portion of the property lies adjacent to established single- family residential neighborhoods  Planned extension of Kirkwood Boulevard run through these tracts  Access onto White Chapel should be limited Retain Mixed Use and add Campus Office Overlay SITE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATION:  Campus office is recommended on both properties with a corner enhancement at 114 and W. Dove Rd and integration to Carillon to the east  For areas immediately along the planned Kirkwood Blvd. extension, low-impact development such as residential with a similar design and pattern to the existing neighborhoods across White Chapel may be considered as a transition to neighboring single-family residential properties.  Low-scale or garden office component may also be considered if development is planned in a comprehensive manner which maximizes tree preservation. Buffer any residential uses from non- residential uses on this property.  Traffic signals at major street intersections should be anticipated and addressed with development. Development should be sensitive to the existing tree cover and attempts should be made during the planning process to maximize tree cover along with natural features and topography. Family history of Shivers tract should be preserved or recognized through use of open space.  Drive access to Kirkwood Blvd. should be encouraged with limited drive access onto White Chapel. Amend Land Use Map in FY 2018 to add Campus Office Overlay and Culinary- Specialty Retail Overlay CBO3 Quality Development, B1 1.3, 1.4, 1.8 Development Diversity, Efficient Growth, Quality Places PDS DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 31 Ref. No. Issue Recommendation Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Responsible LU2 Carillon  Land Use designation is Mixed Use  Zoning is ECZ  Undeveloped commercial areas along S.H. 114 frontage or near hard corner of S.H. 114 and N. White Chapel Blvd.  Current Master Plan contains a high concentration of retail and a recommendation for a performance arts facility which the City has determined is economically unfeasible to build and operate. Retain Mixed Use designation and add Office, Medical and Wellness, and Culinary – Specialty Retail Overlays. SITE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATION:  In the non-residential portion of Carillon immediately east of White Chapel between S.H. 114 and Kirkwood, develop a unique “customer experience” and “sense of place” that is pedestrian rather than automobile focused. Desired uses are chef-driven restaurant cluster, incubator, and possibly a culinary school component, along with specialty retail and health and wellness uses consistent with target industries as identified in the Economic Development Master Plan.  Design process for the non-residential portion of Carillon should focus on preserving natural tree stands and utilizing existing trees to create inviting open spaces. Restaurant cluster is envisioned with common use outdoor eating and gathering space utilizing natural and manmade features. In all overlays, a central park or greenspace may include public facilities not already discussed which offer a variety of cultural experiences.  Provide a combination of structured and surface parking. Surface parking should be dispersed into lots of minimal size which are adequately screened from adjacent rights of way and residential areas. Amend Land Use Map in FY 2018 to add Office, Medical and Wellness, and Culinary – Specialty Retail Overlays. CBO3 Quality Development, B1 1.7, 1.8, 2.1 Efficient Growth, Activity Centers, Quality Places, Healthy Communities PDS DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 32 Ref. No. Issue Recommendation Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Responsible LU3 3 acres property north of Countryside Bible Church and Chapel Crossing along S.H. 114.  City-owned property  This property is part of a larger area of nearly contiguous tree coverage along S.H. 114 between Kirkwood Blvd. and White Chapel Blvd. Encourage preservation of trees along S.H. 114 frontage to preserve continual tree-line along both sides of the corridor and provide a “city in a forest” aesthetic on the western side of the city. SITE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATION: Maintain this land as passive permanent open space and encourage development of adjacent properties in such a manner that a contiguous natural tree line is maintained between S.H. 114 and developed sites when practical. As properties in this area develop, prioritize the contiguous preservation of trees along the S.H. 114 corridor CBO3 Quality Development, B1 1.1, 1.8, 1.9, 7.5, 7.8 Environmental Stewardship, Quality Places PDS LU4 SE corner of S.H. 114 and N. White Chapel Blvd.  Land Use designation is Mixed Use  Zoning is S-P-2 Retain Mixed Use designation and add Medical and Wellness and Office Overlays. SITE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATION: Medical, health and wellness uses encouraged in accordance with Economic Development Master Plan recommendations. Multi- story Corporate or office uses with signature corner feature, parking structure, and below grade parking are encouraged. Amend Land Use Map in FY 2018 to include Medical and Wellness and Office Overlays CBO3 Quality Development, B1 1.7, 1.8, 2.1 Efficient Growth, Activity Centers, Quality Places, Healthy Communities PDS DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 33 Ref. No. Issue Recommendation Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Responsible LU5 Hospital Site  Includes approximately 30.7 acre hospital property, of which half is developed as either buildings or parking.  Additional approximately 6.6 acres at NE corner of N. White Chapel and E. Highland zoned for low density single- family residential.  Land Use designation is Mixed Use and a small portion of Flood Plain  Zoning is S-P-2 and SF- 1A Retain Mixed Use designation and add Medical and Wellness and Office Overlays. SITE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATION:  The future development of the site should occur in a manner consistent with the initial hospital development.  Vehicular and pedestrian connectivity to the existing hospital is encouraged.  Parking structures and below grade parking are encouraged.  Development along Highland St. and White Chapel Blvd. should occur in a manner that is compatible with the adjacent residential development.  Acceptable types of development may also include garden office which is complementary to the uses on the west side of White Chapel. Amend Land Use Map in FY 2018 to include Medical and Wellness and Office Overlays CBO3 Quality Development, B1 1.7, 1.8, 2.1 Efficient Growth, Activity Centers, Quality Places, Healthy Communities PDS DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 34 Ref. No. Issue Recommendation Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Responsible LU6 124 acre Milner property  Land Use designation is Mixed Use, Flood plain, and Medium Density Residential  Zoning is AG  Surrounded by areas of Low-Density Residential and Medium-Density Residential Retain Medium-Density Residential and Mixed Use designations and add Campus Office and Medical and Wellness Overlays to current Mixed Use portion SITE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATION:  Office development should be limited to building size and scale which is compatible with adjacent single- family residential and preserves the maximum amount of green space on the site. Buffer should be established between existing and future residential uses and planned office uses. Any commercial component should be developed holistically with neighboring commercial properties to the east, including the considerations shared parking and the alignment of access drives along S.H. 114 to improve parking and access to the site at the corner of 114 and Carroll.  Culinary – Specialty Retail may be appropriate on the eastern side of the property provided it is designed in a manner that is respectful to existing site features and the adjacent residential neighborhood.  Development of the Medium Density Residential portion of the property should evaluate connectivity to Lakewood Acres to allow this neighborhood direct access to the S.H. 114 frontage road.  Embrace and leverage topography and natural features to create a signature development on this site. Avoid mass grading of site or alteration of existing stream. Amend Land Use Map in FY 2018 to add Campus Office and Health and Wellness Overlays CBO3 Quality Development, B1 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.1, 4.1, 7.5 Development Diversity, Environmental Stewardship, Quality Places PDS DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 35 Ref. No. Issue Recommendation Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Responsible LU7 Gateway Church in NR- PUD #5 and S-P-1 (480- 714) and Chesapeake property  Land Use designation is Mixed Use and Public/Semi- Public  Zoning is NR-PUD and AG  Contains Gateway Church campus and multiple undeveloped parcels  Gateway Church has in the last several years sold portions of its land for development  Existing wetlands on Chesapeake site. Drains water from Town Square to the 100 year flood plain east of N. Kimball Ave. Retain existing Mixed Use and Public/Semi-Public Land Use designations and add Multi-Tenant Office Overlay on the undeveloped portion along S.H. 114. SITE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS:  Office development should consist of moderately-scaled buildings with a high degree of design quality with amenities at major corners and features such as underground parking. Buildings should lessen in height closer to Kirkwood Blvd. corridor.  Area is also appropriate for medical development consistent with overlay description, and educational facilities as recommended in the Economic Development Master Plan.  Future development should incorporate existing wetlands and creek. Evaluate water intake from Town Square and reduce impact on downstream flood plain. Amend Land Use Map in FY 2018 to add High-Rise Office Overlay Make any needed adjustments to Flood Plain Land Use layer and address impacts in 2035 Water, Waste Water and Storm Water Master Plan CBO3 Quality Development, B1 1.4, 1.8, 2.1, 7.4 Efficient Growth, Environmental Stewardship, Quality Places PDS DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 36 Ref. No. Issue Recommendation Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Responsible LU8 Cherry Ln  Land Use designation is Office Commercial and Mixed Use.  Zoning is O-1, C-2, C-3, S-P-1, MF-1, SF-1A  Contains a variety of uses and development intensities close to the 114 corridor, including garden office, duplex, retail, and an animal clinic.  65 LDN airport overlay. Retain underlying Mixed Use and Office Commercial Future Land Use designations and Medical and Wellness Overlay along S.H. 114. SITE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATION: Medical and Wellness uses as described in the Overlay are encouraged along S.H. 114. Also. Culinary-Specialty Retail may be considered in along S.H. 114 if traffic impacts can be addressed. Redevelopment of residential properties to the north as garden office may be considered if development is proposed in a comprehensive manner with emphasis on connectivity to adjacent commercial properties. Amend Land Use Map in FY 2018 to add Medical and Wellness Overlay CBO3 Quality Development, B1 1.7, 1.8, 2.1 Efficient Growth, Quality Places PDS DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 37 Ref. No. Issue Recommendation Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Responsible LU9 Commercial areas near Shady Lane  Land Use designation is Retail Commercial and Office Commercial  Zoning is C-3 and S-P-1  Between 114 frontage and existing low- density neighborhood Amend Future Land Use to Mixed Use and add Medical and Wellness Overlay and Restaurant – Specialty Retail Overlay. SITE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATION: Medical should consist of lower intensity destination uses such as health and wellness designed around specific user. Retail establishments consistent with target industries identified Economic Development Master Plan may be considered if potential traffic impacts are adequately addressed. Cross access between properties should be provided. Natural tree buffers should be preserved along residential boundaries. Amend Land Use Map in FY 2018 to Mixed Use and include Medical and Wellness Overlay and Restaurant – Specialty Retail Overlay CBO3 Quality Development, B1 1.7, 1.8, 2.1 Efficient Growth, Activity Centers, Quality Places, Healthy Communities PDS LU10 North side of 114 corridor between W. Kirkwood Blvd. and N. White Chapel Blvd. is a growing area for office/corporate campus type development Create an overlay or optional Future Land Use to allow for the development of large-scale office developments on the north side of 114. Amend Land Use Map in FY 2018 to include Campus Office CBO3 Quality Development, CBO4 Attract High-Quality Businesses, B1, C4 1.8 Quality Places PDS DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 38 Ref. No. Issue Recommendation Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Responsible LU10 North side of 114 corridor between W. Kirkwood Blvd. and N. White Chapel Blvd. is a growing area for office/corporate campus type development Create an overlay or optional Future Land Use to allow for the development of large-scale office developments on the north side of 114. Amend Land Use Map in FY 2018 to include Campus Office CBO3 Quality Development, CBO4 Attract High-Quality Businesses, B1, C4 1.8 Quality Places PDS LU11 The area containing Children’s Medical Center, Methodist Southlake Hospital, and Harborchase has the potential to aid in attracting health care uses and facilities to Southlake Create an overlay or optional Future Land Use to foster development of health services facilities in the area along S.H. 114 between N. White Chapel and N. Carroll while also allowing market flexibility for these sites to develop as offices. Amend Land Use Map in FY 2018 to include Medical and Wellness and Office Overlays CBO3 Quality Development, CBO4 Attract High-Quality Businesses, B1 1.8, 6.4, 9.3? Educational Opportunity, Healthy Communities PDS LU12 The city desires a variety of office typologies, scale and bulk along the 114 corridor, with future development consisting primarily of a mixture of campus and multi-story offices. New office development should conform to areas and formats addressed in overlay districts. Amend Land Use Map in FY 2018 to include Office Overlays CBO3 Quality Development, B1 1.5, 1.8 Quality Places PDS LU13 Based on the findings of the MXD Retail Saturation study, Southlake is over- retailed and future retail should be highly targeted and specialized. New retail is encouraged to be limited to areas identified in the 114 Corridor Overlay districts and consistent with the recommendations of the Economic Development Master Plan. Amend Land Use Map in FY 2018 to include overlay districts CBO3 Quality Development, CBO4 Attract High-Quality Businesses, B1 1.8, 2.1, 6.2, 6.4 Development Diversity PDS DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 39 Ref. No. Issue Recommendation Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Responsible LU14 Parking along 114 Corridor presents a high visual impact if not properly designed and screened. Surface parking on S.H. 114 is discouraged unless adequately screened and buffered. Underground parking is preferred when development scale allows. Address in 2035 Urban Design Plan and consider possible zoning ordinance amendment specific to parking along 114 CBO3 Quality Development, B1 1.5, 1.8 Quality Places PDS LU15 Projects with large footprints exacerbate the urban heat island effect. Modify the Zoning Ordinance to allow for incentives on projects that reduce their development footprint such as but not limited to allowing for a greater height or number of stories permitted in conjunction with a massing study, if a greater degree of landscaping or open space is provided or with features such as underground parking. Modify the Zoning Ordinance. Quality Development & Performance Management and Service Delivery; B5 1.4, 1.5, 1.8, 7.3 Environmental Stewardship, Resource Efficiency, Quality Places PDS DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 40 4.0 Mobility Recommendations “Mobility” refers to the City’s transportation network and includes automotive, pedestrian, bicycle and other alternative modes of transportation. Over the past several decades, the physical, social and economic success Southlake has experienced can be attributed in part to the City's transportation network. The highways, streets, paths, railway and proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport that provide mobility within the City and access to points beyond have caused Southlake to transition from a relatively isolated community at its incorporation to a premier City in the DFW Metroplex and beyond. However, the same transportation network has also created adverse side effects: traffic congestion due to regional travel patterns, increased pollutant emissions and high stress levels due to commuting. 4.1 Roadways in the F.M. Corridors As previously discussed, S.H. 114 is a major roadway corridor in the City of Southlake and in the region of Northeast Tarrant County. According to the Master Thoroughfare Plan, S.H. 114 is classified as a highway with 300 to 500 feet of right of way. There are also many other important arterials in the City that cross this plan area and also S.H. 114 such as Carroll Avenue, Kimball Avenue and White Chapel Boulevard. The thoroughfare designations for these major roadways as well as other streets in the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area are illustrated in the following map. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 41 MAP 7: EXISTING MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN FOR THE S.H. 114 CORRIDOR 4.1.1 Major Corridors Urban Design Plan A key component of the Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan is the Urban Design Master Plan. This plan will be an update to the 2008 Urban Design Plan which contained several recommendations for the 114 Corridor. Because the 2035 Land Use Plan runs ahead of the new Urban Design Master Plan, urban design recommendations for the 114 Corridor are introduced here and will be carried forward to the new Urban Design Plan as scheduled. 4.1.2 Major Corridors Urban Design Plan: S.H. 114 Enhancements Although many of the recommendations of the 2008 Urban Design Plan were implemented, there are still numerous opportunities to enhance the primary roadway through the city. This will be best realized with a combination of public and private enhancements which could take the form of landscaping, bridge design, and corner features identifying developments at major intersections. During the development of the 114 Corridor plan, several recommendations were discussed which are noted in the following section. These recommendations will be built upon and expanded with the development of the Southlake 2035 Urban Design Plan. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 42 Specific to Highway 114, there are still opportunities for landscaping and design enhancements at key intersections such as F.M. 1709, Dove Rd., and Kirkwood Blvd. Recent highway projects in the DFW area such as the George Bush Turnkpike and the Chisolm Trail Parkway in southern Tarrant and northern Johnson counties provide examples of high-quality freeway design and landscaping. Chisolm Trail Parkway Other than Highway 114 itself, one of the areas in the corridor with the greatest potential for enhancement is the Kirkwood Boulevard corridor. Although not complete, this roadway will eventually link Solana to the north with the Kimball Ave. corridor to the south. In between, the roadway winds through a growing cluster of corporate and regional headquarters and office buildings, including One Kirkwood, Sabre, and TD Ameritrade. These developments all linked by a single roadway create an opportunity for creative branding of the Kirkwood Corridor through signage, lighting, and landscaping. Examples of professional district branding are found in the following images. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 43 DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 44 DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 45 4.2 Pathways in the S.H. 114 Corridor The City of Southlake places a high priority on sidewalks and trails for both mobility and recreation. Currently the City has an approved Sidewalk Pathways Plan which indicates the location of future sidewalk facilities in the City and priorities these facilities for construction. Also, the City of Southlake ensures construction of sidewalks by the following actions: 1) allocates approximately $400,000 annually for the construction of trails and sidewalks in the CIP (Capital Improvements Program); 2) seeks grants for funding; 3) requires new development to construct sidewalks along public streets adjacent to the site; 4) implemented the sidewalk matching program (a 50% cost sharing program for the design and construction of sidewalks within neighborhoods); and 5) implemented the Sidewalk Partnership program (promotes the dedication of easements by citizens and business for the construction of sidewalks). The map below shows the existing Pathways Plan for the S.H. 114 Corridor. MAP 8: EXISTING PATHWAYS PLAN As shown in the map above, the primary east-west route for pedestrian mobility is found along S.H. 114 and also the future Kirkwood Boulevard. However, the sidewalks adjacent to S.H. 114 have several missing segments and will be built as development occurs along the highway. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 46 4.3 Mobility Recommendations In coordination with the Vision, Goals & Objectives, adopted by City Council in xxxx, the following table lists the recommendations for the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area regarding mobility. For a description of each column heading, please refer to the legend following the table. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 47 TABLE 4: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR MOBILITY RECOMMENDATIONS Ref. No. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Tie Responsible Department VNT LINK M1 The S.H. 114 bridge at Dove Street and the associated concrete embankments serve as a less than aesthetically pleasing portal into the City’s major corporate campus district.  Design and implement a portal plan at S.H. 114 and Dove Street which enhances the bridge structure and redesigns the bridge embankments.  Fund improvements through the CIP.  Explore public private partnerships to improve the entry portal as development occurs. Address in 2035 Mobility Plan and/or Urban Design Plan CBO3 Quality Development, B1, C3, F2 1.1, 1.5, 1.9, 1.10, 10.3 PDS, PW, CS Quality Places M2 Significant portions of S.H. 114 lack landscaping or beautification, most visibly on the eastern side of the city  Coordinate with TXDoT and the City of Grapevine to make landscape improvements along this section of the corridor using recent regional projects such as the Chisolm Trail Parkway as a design example.  Develop a S.H. 114 Urban Design Plan. Develop Design Plan. Address in 2035 Mobility Plan and/or 2035 Urban Design Plan CBO3 Quality Development, B1, F2 1.1, 1.5, 1.9, 1.10, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 10.3, 10.5 PW, CS, PDS Quality Places DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 48 Ref. No. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Tie Responsible Department VNT LINK M3 Existing and future high- value corporate Campus Office developments along W. Kirkwood present an opportunity for branding the corridor with public space improvements  Design and implement a plan to create a cohesive and unique urban design environment along the Kirkwood Blvd. Campus Office corridor development and also buffers the impact to adjacent residential properties  Design should include the landscaping of medians, installation of sidewalks, street lighting and wayfinding signage Create and implement design plan. Amend the Urban Design Plan to include the design. Fund project through the CIP. CBO3 Quality Development, B1, C3, F2 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.8, 1.9, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.8, 6.3, 6.4, 10.3, 10.5, 10.8 PDS, PW, CS Quality Places M4 Traffic demands at the intersection of 114 and Kirkwood Blvd. and 114 and Dove Street will necessitate mobility improvements to the area in order to ensure easy access to the City’s Corporate Campus district.  Construct 114 frontage road from Dove Street to Kirkwood Blvd.  Explore the possibility of a Texas turnaround in one or both directions.  Assist in the funding through CIP.  Ensure future development in this area includes primary access to and from S.H. 114 frontage road. Develop and Approve Construction Plans Mobility, Infrastructure, C1, C2, B2, F2 3.1, 3.4, 3.7, 3.8 PW Efficient Mobility Options DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 49 Ref. No. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Tie Responsible Department VNT LINK M5 Pedestrian connectivity between Southlake Town Square, Shops of Southlake, and Park Village is cut off by arterial roads. Work with TXDOT to enhance safety of pedestrian crossings at the F.M. 1709 and Carroll Ave. intersection. Address in 2035 Mobility Plan Mobility, Infrastructure, C1, C2 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 11.1? PW, PDS Pedestrian Design, Activity Centers, Quality Places, Efficient Mobility Options, Healthy Communities M6 There are portions of Kirkwood Blvd which have not been completed or fully improved. Kirkwood Blvd. is a critical east/west arterial that allows citizens vehicular access to work, shopping, dining, schools and places of worship without the need to travel on S.H. 114.  Work with developers to have roughly proportional sections of Kirkwood constructed in conjunction with development.  Fund construction of critical sections such as the bridge crossing at Carillon and the intersection at Carroll Ave. through the CIP. Address in 2035 Mobility Plan Mobility, Infrastructure, C1, C2 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.8 PW Efficient Mobility Options DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 50 Ref. No. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Tie Responsible Department VNT LINK M7 The City desires to create an alternative transportation system such as a trolley that will create a unique experience for visitors to the community, promote and attract business, alleviate traffic along 114 created by short vehicle trips from one local destination to another, and connect key destinations such as shopping areas to corporate offices, Gateway Church, and hotels. Conduct an Alternative Transportation Feasibility Study which will allow the City to examine the feasibility of a variety of alternative transportation methods that will assist in promoting economic development and tourism consistent with the goals of the Economic Development and Tourism Master Plans. Implement study recommendations through annual work plans. If needed, address in 2035 Mobility Plan Mobility, Quality Development, Business Attraction, C1, C2, C4, B2, B4 1.8, 2.2, 3.2, 6.3, 6.4, 10.3, 11.1, 11.3 ED, PDS Efficient Mobility Options M8 Traffic volumes along N White Chapel between S.H. 114 and Dove are anticipated to increase as Carillon builds out and the property between N. White Chapel Blvd. and S.H. 114 develops. Coordinate through a Developer’s Agreement and the CIP the widening of this section of N. White Chapel to 4 lanes divided facility. Complete construction of the N. White Chapel improvements from S.H. 114 to Dove Mobility, Infrastructure, C1, C2 3.1, 3.3, 3.6, 3.8 PW Efficient Mobility Options M9 The level of service is expected to decrease as Carillon and other properties adjacent to N. Carroll Avenue develop. Consider the widening of N. Carroll Ave. from SH 114 to Dove Rd as traffic counts and level of service warrant. Complete the widening and improvements of N. Carroll Avenue. This may occur in phases. Mobility, Infrastructure, C1, C2 3.1, 3.3, 3.6, 3.8 PW Efficient Mobility Options DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 51 Ref. No. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Tie Responsible Department VNT LINK M10 Traffic calming measures and fire access goals are out of alignment in certain aspects Create a road design criteria, informed by studies of roadway design, pedestrian safety, and best practices, which achieves the goals of traffic calming and urban design while also providing for adequate fire emergency access If needed, address in 2035 Mobility Plan Mobility, Quality Development, C1, C2, B1, B5 1.5, 3.2, 5.1, 5.9, 5.10 PW, PDS, DPS Pedestrian Design, Quality Places, Efficient Mobility Options M11 As the city experiences greater levels of tourism and visitor activity during festivals and events in Town Square, a more thorough approach to pedestrian safety may be required. Consider options and establish guidelines for improving pedestrian safety during festivals and special events in Town Square. Create SOP to enhance pedestrian safety during Town Square events. Safety and Security, Mobility, C1, C2 3.1 PW, PDS, ED M12 A TEX Rail station in Southlake or a second station in Grapevine is not easily accessible from residential and business areas in Southlake Consider proposals (perhaps in the form of a 3P) for a bus, shuttle, or trolley system to take riders to and from the station to the center of Southlake Address in South Sector Plan and 2035 Mobility Plan Mobility, Quality Development, C1, C2, B2 1.7, 2.2, 3.6, 3.8 PDS, CS Efficient Mobility Options, Healthy Communities M13 The Cotton Belt trail will run along the boundary of Southlake, but current bike facilities do not provide an adequate connection to this amenity Specify trail connections between this regional route and local bicycle routes Address in South Sector Plan and 2035 Mobility Plan Mobility, Infrastructure, C1, C2 1.2, 3.6, 3.8 PW, PDS, CS Efficient Mobility Options, Healthy Communities DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 52 Ref. No. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Tie Responsible Department VNT LINK M14 Bike-pedestrian connectivity to neighboring cities is lacking or non-existent Consider regional sidewalk strategy and sidewalk connections with adjacent city pathways in Trophy Club and Westlake Address in 2035 Mobility Plan Mobility, Infrastructure, C1, C2 1.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 3.8 PW, PDS, CS Efficient Mobility Options, Healthy Communities Recommendations Table Legend Ref. No. = Reference number. Issues = A brief description of the issue requiring action. Recommendations = Recommendations to address the issues. Implementation Metric = A quantifiable goal, often with a deadline for achievement. Strategic Link = The Strategic Focus Area(s) from the City’s Strategy Map that relate to the issue and recommendations. VNT Link = The guiding principle(s) from Vision North Texas that relate to the issue and recommendations. VGO Tie = Specific objective(s) from the adopted Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals and Objectives that relate to the issue and recommendations. Responsible Department = The department(s) that will take the lead on implementing the recommendation. PDS = Planning & Development Services; PW = Public Works; CS = Community Services; ED = Economic Development; DPS = Department of Public Safety Gray Shading = Citywide goals (not unique to the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area). DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 53 5.0 Environmental Resource Recommendations Environmental sustainability is vital to the current and long term financial health of the City and the physical and emotional health of area residents. As such, the City of Southlake places a high priority on the protection and conservation of the community’s natural assets. “Environmental resources” in this section primarily refers to natural amenities, such as trees, water, soil, air, and wildlife. A more detailed discussion on sustainability, including topics such as energy use, waste reduction, and recycling, may be found in the Sustainability Plan. The primary environmental resource issues in the S.H. 114 corridor are protection of the floodplain and preservation and enhancement of the existing tree canopy. Several creeks drain into Grapevine Lake with a significant area in the 100 year flood plain running near S.H. 114 and East Highland Street and adjacent to the mixed use development, Carillon, presenting unique opportunities and challenges. Many of the trees are found adjacent to the floodplain, as shown in the map below. Most of these trees are characteristic of the Cross Timbers ecosystem, including Post Oaks, Blackjack Oaks, Cedar Elms, American Elms, Hackberries, Pecans, and Cottonwoods. In addition, significant grade changes in the S.H. 114 Corridor present challenges. Specifically, along S.H. 114 itself, a steep grade separates the highway from the adjacent properties particularly towards the western half of S.H. 114 within the City limits. This grade change will require special consideration for any proposed development. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 54 MAP 9: EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PROTECTION PLAN MAP DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 55 5.1 Environmental Resource Recommendations Based on the Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals, and Objectives, the following general environmental resource recommendations are proposed. For a description of each column heading, please refer to the legend following the table. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 56 TABLE 5: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS Ref. No. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Tie Responsible Department VNT Link E1 Development of the Milner property has the potential to result in a significant loss of open space adjacent to S.H. 114 and developed residential property Consider purchasing right of first refusal in the event that the Milner property goes up for sale (still researching) Include in City’s FY 2018 work plan Quality Development, C3 4.2, 7.5, 10.2 CS Efficient Growth, Environmen tal Stewardship E2 Significant trees at key intersections such as 114 and White Chapel are threatened for removal when properties are developed Consider stronger tree protection requirements or incentives for protecting trees at key intersections or view corridors Address in 2035 Sustainability Plan Quality Development, C3 7.5 PDS Quality Places, Environmen tal Stewardship E3 The community desires a higher level of urban forest maintenance, management and protection. Evaluate Options for improving tree protection. Consider: - Software programs or other tools for managing and assessment of existing tree cover. - Conducting tree survey Include in City’s FY 2018 work plan Quality Development, C3, F2 7.5 PDS Quality Places, Environmen tal Stewardship E4 The tree cover map is out of date in many places where development has removed pre-existing trees Update the tree cover map semi- annually to reflect development or other changes in tree coverage Complete as part of the 2035 Sustainability Plan Performance Management and Service Delivery, B4 7.3, 7.5, 7.7 PDS Environmen tal Stewardship Recommendations Table Legend Ref. No. = Reference number. Issues = A brief description of the issue requiring action. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 57 Recommendations = Recommendations to address the issues. Implementation Metric = A quantifiable goal, often with a deadline for achievement. Strategic Link = The Strategic Focus Area(s) from the City’s Strategy Map that relate to the issue and recommendations. VNT Link = The guiding principle(s) from Vision North Texas that relate to the issue and recommendations. VGO Tie = Specific objective(s) from the adopted Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals and Objectives that relate to the issue and recommendations. Responsible Department = The department(s) that will take the lead on implementing the recommendation. PDS = Planning & Development Services; PW = Public Works; CS = Community Services; ED = Economic Development; DPS = Department of Public Safety Gray Shading = Citywide goals (not unique to the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area). DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan June 20, 2017 Page 58 6.0 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space The S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area includes several small public parks particularly within Southlake Town Square such as Summit Park, Rustin Park, Frank Cornish Park, Central Park and other open spaces. The S.H. 114 Corridor Plan area also includes some open space and future parks within the Carillon master planned mixed use community that will be built as the development is built out. A complete discussion on these facilities will be undertaken with the 2035 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. MAP 10: PARKS IN S.H. 114 CORRIDOR PLAN AREA Based on the Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals, and Objectives, the following parks, recreation and open space recommendations are proposed. For a description of each column heading, please refer to the legend that following the table. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan xxxx, 2017 Page 59 TABLE 6: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR PLAN AREA PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE RECOMMENDATIONS Ref. No. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Tie Responsible Department VNT Link P1 The Parks Master Plan and Pathways Map are currently separate documents Consider creation of an integrated Parks and Pathways Map to better address the issues of bike- ped connectivity to park space Address in 2035 Parks, Open Space, and Community Facilities Plan Mobility, C1, C2, C3, B1 3.3, 3.8, 4.6 PDS, CS Pedestrian Design, Healthy Communities Recommendations Table Legend Ref. No. = Reference number. Issues = A brief description of the issue requiring action. Recommendations = Recommendations to address the issues. Implementation Metric = A quantifiable goal, often with a deadline for achievement. Strategic Link = The Strategic Focus Area(s) from the City’s Strategy Map that relate to the issue and recommendations. VNT Link = The guiding principle(s) from Vision North Texas that relate to the issue and recommendations. VGO Tie = Specific objective(s) from the adopted Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals and Objectives that relate to the issue and recommendations. Responsible Department = The department(s) that will take the lead on implementing the recommendation. PDS = Planning & Development Services; PW = Public Works; CS = Community Services; ED = Economic Development; DPS = Department of Public Safety Gray Shading = Citywide goals (not unique to the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area). DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Appendix A Appendix A Vision, Goals & Objectives Adopted by City Council on XXXX, 2017 Ordinance No. xxxx DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 Vision, Goals & Objectives 1 November 17, 2009 SOUTHLAKE 2030 VISION STATEMENT Southlake will continue to enhance its status as a desirable, attractive, safe, healthy and fiscally-sound community with quality neighborhoods, while maintaining a high standard of living, learning, shopping, working, recreation, and open spaces. Southlake will continue to be a vibrant community that epitomizes both economic and environmental sustainability. SOUTHLAKE 2030 GOALS & OBJECTIVES Goal 1: Quality Development Promote quality development that is consistent with the Urban Design Plan, well- maintained, attractive, pedestrian-friendly, safe, contributes to an overall sense of place and meet the needs of a vibrant and diverse community. Objective 1.1 Encourage the maintenance of existing neighborhoods, features and amenities in order to preserve property values and a unique sense of place. Objective 1.2 Create and preserve attractive pedestrian-friendly streets and pathways to encourage transportation alternatives to the automobile. Objective 1.3 Encourage appropriately-scaled neighborhood design that compliments existing development patterns while creating unique places, recognizing that quality residential neighborhoods are the cornerstone of our community. Objective 1.4 Emphasize creativity and ensure environmental stewardship in the design of all development and public infrastructure, maximizing the preservation of desirable natural features such as trees, topography, streams, wildlife corridors and habitat. Objective 1.5 Promote unique community character through a cohesive theme by emphasizing urban design detail and performance standards for structures, streets, street lighting, landscaping, entry features, wayfinding signs, open spaces, amenities, pedestrian/automobile orientation and transition to adjacent uses. Objective 1.6 Consider high-quality single-family residential uses as part of a planned mixed-use development at appropriate transitional locations. Objective 1.7 Explore and encourage opportunities for redevelopment when appropriate. Objective 1.8 Ensure high-quality design and a heightened sensitivity towards the integration of new development with the existing development and urban design pattern. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 Vision, Goals & Objectives 2 November 17, 2009 Objective 1.9 Strengthen street and landscape design standards to enhance the visual quality along major corridors. Objective 1.10 Continue to promote a strong working relationship with the Texas Department of Transportation to improve the appearance of bridges, embankments and entryways into the City. Objective 1.11 Ensure that city- and developer-provided infrastructure is functional, aesthetically well-designed, and integrated with the natural environment. Objective 1.12 Continue to strengthen the City’s regulations to encourage effective signage that is appropriately designed and scaled to minimize adverse impacts on community aesthetics. Objective 1.13 Explore creating participation programs with home owner associations and subdivision groups to enhance the long-term viability of neighborhood features and amenities. Goal 2: Balance Maintain a balanced approach to growth and development in order to preserve the City’s assets (schools, public safety, and competitive edge in the region) and fiscal health. Objective 2.1 Encourage a balance of uses, including retail, office, medical, hospitality, entertainment, institutional, industrial and residential that is both responsive to and sustainable within changing market conditions and sustains growth in property values for the future. Objective 2.2 Support appropriate public-private financial partnerships that will help retain and enhance the City’s economic base. Objective 2.3 Ensure the City’s built environment fosters a positive relationship between the taxable value of real property and the corresponding cost of municipal services. Goal 3: Mobility Develop an innovative mobility system that provides for the safe, convenient, efficient movement of people and goods, reduces traffic congestion, promotes energy and transportation efficiency and promotes expanded opportunities for citizens to meet some routine needs by walking or bicycling. Objective 3.1 Provide a safe and efficient streets and pathways network that allows travel to shopping areas, schools, parks and places of employment, reducing the DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 Vision, Goals & Objectives 3 November 17, 2009 need to travel on the City’s major arterials (FM 1709, FM 1938, or SH 114) and minimizes cut-through traffic in residential neighborhoods. Objective 3.2 Implement and promote a mobility system that addresses safety, design, comfort and aesthetic elements such as landscaping, crosswalks, railing, lighting, traffic-calming and signage in order to provide distinct character and functionality for the City. Objective 3.3 In accordance with a need identified by the Citizen Survey, provide and promote a continuous pedestrian pathways system that is user-friendly, efficient, safe, economical, and connect parks, shopping, schools, work and residential areas. Objective 3.4 Pursue opportunities to link Southlake’s pathways to systems in adjacent cities and trails on the Corps of Engineers property. Objective 3.5 Develop a program to encourage the dedication of easements for pathway construction in accordance with the sidewalk priority plan and Capital Improvements Plan. Objective 3.6 Identify and prioritize the funding and construction of mobility system capital improvements projects according to the impacts on safety, system efficiency, costs, and maintaining acceptable levels of service. Objective 3.7 Increase safe bicycle mobility when reasonably possible. Objective 3.8 Continue to promote a strong working relationship with the Texas Department of Transportation to identify, design and implement projects that prevent or relieve congestion in the area. Objective 3.9 Continue to evaluate and improve upon the existing mobility system within the City, maintaining existing infrastructure, making required improvements and evaluating innovative ways to integrate transportation and land use. Objective 3.10 Obtain adequate right-of-way for future roadway corridors and improvements. Goal 4: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Support a comprehensive integrated parks, recreation and open space system for all ages that creates value and preserves natural assets of the City. Objective 4.1 Ensure that new development incorporates usable open space. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 Vision, Goals & Objectives 4 November 17, 2009 Objective 4.2 Ensure that parkland and open spaces include an integrated mix of developed and natural areas with consideration of protecting the City’s ecosystem and wildlife corridors. Objective 4.3 Promote water conservation and reuse in the design of parks and open spaces. Objective 4.4 Utilize partnerships to create open space and recreation facilities. Objective 4.5 Ensure an even geographic distribution of park facilities and recreation activities—both active and passive—for citizens of all ages. Objective 4.6 Provide a full range of park facilities and linear linkages that will accommodate the current and future needs of the City’s residents and visitors. Objective 4.7 Integrate passive recreational opportunities into preserved natural and drainage areas. Objective 4.8 Incorporate feedback received from the Parks and Recreation Citizen Survey into recreation activities and park facilities. Objective 4.9 Acknowledge the City’s rich natural history, heritage and historical landmarks. Objective 4.10 Determine parkland desirable for dedication as part of the development process based on classification, location and maintenance cost. Objective 4.11 Prioritize investments in existing and established parks understanding that there will be strategic opportunities for land acquisition. Objective 4.12 Incorporate educational and learning opportunities within parks and related facilities. Objective 4.13 Pursue recreational and educational opportunities on Corps of Engineers property compatible with the goal of protecting and preserving the existing ecosystem for future generations. Goal 5: Public Safety Establish and maintain protective measures and policies that reduce danger, risk or injury to property and individuals who live, work or visit the City. Objective 5.1 Maintain a level of police, fire and ambulance services commensurate with population and business needs. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 Vision, Goals & Objectives 5 November 17, 2009 Objective 5.2 Provide effective and efficient professional public safety services in partnership with the citizens we serve, encouraging mutual respect and innovative problem-solving, thereby improving the quality of life in our community. Objective 5.3 Ensure compliance with the stated standard of response coverage and industry guidelines through the provision of facilities, equipment, personnel and roadways. Objective 5.4 Ensure that all buildings and public facilities are constructed in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations and standards. Objective 5.5 Maintain the continued compliance with national standard of excellence through the accreditation process. Objective 5.6 Enhance and promote public safety through public-private partnerships and utilization and training of volunteers. Objective 5.7 Maintain a high level of community readiness through training and communications among neighborhood and volunteer groups and city, county, state, and federal entities. Objective 5.8 Develop and implement safety education programs that enhance the quality of life and safety in the community. Objective 5.9 Promote security of public buildings and infrastructure. Objective 5.10 Ensure safe and healthy working conditions for city staff, volunteers and officials by providing security, facility, vehicular and equipment maintenance, information, education and training. Goal 6: Economic Development Create a diversified, vibrant and sustainable economy through the attraction and support of business enterprises and tourism meeting the vision and standards desired by City leaders. Objective 6.1 Promote the City both nationally and regionally as a great place to live, work, visit, shop and recreate. Objective 6.2 Provide necessary, desirable and diverse goods and services for residents of the City. Objective 6.3 Foster an environment that retains and supports existing businesses to ensure the sustainability of our existing tax base. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 Vision, Goals & Objectives 6 November 17, 2009 Objective 6.4 Attract desired businesses to ensure economic growth as well as continued employment and services for residents of the City. Objective 6.5 Enhance the quality of life for residents and the sustainability of City business through the promotion of the tourism, convention and hotel industry in the City. Objective 6.6 Develop a clear and understandable incentive policy that accomplishes the business attraction and retention goals of the City and is based on factors such as job creation, investment, quality of business, return on investment and overall value to the community. Objective 6.7 Foster communication between the public and private sectors. Goal 7: Sustainability Encourage the conservation, protection, enhancement and proper management of the natural and built environment. Objective 7.1 Maintain and implement policies to reduce the use of nonrenewable resources, such as energy in the heating, cooling, and operation and maintenance of city facilities. Objective 7.2 Promote public awareness and education on such sustainability issues as public health, energy and water conservation and overall environmental stewardship. Objective 7.3 Promote sustainable public and private development practices and patterns, building design, water-use reduction and waste reduction while maintaining the existing character of the city. Objective 7.4 Protect surface, storm, and groundwater quality from septic discharge, impervious surface runoff, improper waste disposal and other potential contaminant sources. Objective 7.5 Conserve, restore and promote tree and plant cover that is native or adaptive to the City and region while also protecting existing significant vegetation and maintaining the existing character of the City. Objective 7.6 Protect and enhance air quality in coordination with federal, regional and local agencies. Objective 7.7 Recognize the importance of and protect the biological diversity for the ecological and aesthetic benefits to the community. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 Vision, Goals & Objectives 7 November 17, 2009 Objective 7.8 Define, protect, and celebrate the local Cross Timbers Ecosystem as a community asset for future generations. Objective 7.9 Assess and minimize the ecological impact of any new trails provided on Corps of Engineers property. Goal 8: Community Facilities Plan and provide quality community facilities and services that effectively meet the service needs of Southlake’s residents and businesses. Objective 8.1 Provide a level of community facilities that meet the needs of both the existing and projected population. Objective 8.2 Encourage cooperation with the school districts in planning for and financing community facilities to encourage the cost-effective provision of resources. Objective 8.3 Systematically evaluate City-owned buildings in terms of their quality of service delivery and prioritize maintenance and renovation accordingly. Objective 8.4 Incorporate new computer and telecommunications technologies into public buildings and designated areas in order to improve time and cost efficiency of service delivery and to meet increasing demands of information access and sharing. Goal 9: Partnerships Fully utilize and coordinate with the City’s many partners to address issues facing the area, provide services and facilities, promote volunteerism, support events and programs and encourage economic growth. Objective 9.1 Partner with other government entities, non-governmental organizations and the North Central Texas Council of Governments to address regional and local issues. Objective 9.2 Continue mutually beneficial partnerships between the City and local school districts to explore the provision of facilities, services, technology, and other opportunities through open communication and close coordination. Objective 9.3 Continue active partnerships with non-profit organizations, civic groups and local businesses to create opportunities that benefit the community. Objective 9.4 Partner with local school districts to educate Southlake’s youth in their municipality and seek youth input when planning the future of our community. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 Vision, Goals & Objectives 8 November 17, 2009 Goal 10: Infrastructure Through sound management and strategic investment, develop, maintain, improve and operate public infrastructure that promotes health, safety and an enhanced quality of life for all members of the community. Objective 10.1 Ensure equitably-distributed and adequate services and facilities. Objective 10.2 Plan and program land acquisition and the installation of all essential public facilities to reasonably coincide with the need for such facilities. Objective 10.3 Identify and implement programs where costs may be shared by multiple agencies and/or developers. Objective 10.4 Provide for adequate public water and sewer services in appropriate areas of the City. Objective 10.5 Provide and maintain an effective stormwater management system throughout the City. Objective 10.6 Maintain and enhance existing infrastructure and levels of service through the provision of timely maintenance, repair and replacement as needed. Objective 10.7 Provide and maintain effective solid waste collection and recycling programs for residents. Objective 10.8 Provide a streetlight system for adequate illumination and a wayfinding signage system for pedestrian and driver safety where appropriate. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 Appendix B Appendix C DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7 North Texas 2050 Guiding Principles Excerpted from North Texas 2050 www.visionnorthtexas.org 1. Development Diversity – Meet the needs of changing markets by providing a mix of development options and land use types in communities throughout the region. 2. Efficient Growth – Promote reinvestment and redevelopment in areas with existing infrastructure, ensure that new infrastructure supports orderly and sustainable growth, and provide coordinated regional systems of natural and built infrastructure. 3. Pedestrian Design – Create and connect pedestrian- (and bicyclist) oriented neighborhoods, centers and places throughout the region. 4. Housing Choice – Sustain and facilitate a range of housing opportunities and choices that meet the needs of residents of all economic levels and at all stages of life. 5. Activity Centers – Create mixed use developments that are centers of neighborhoods and community activities and serve as hubs of non-automobile transportation systems. 6. Environmental Stewardship – Protect, retain or enhance the region’s important natural assets (including its air, water, land and forests) and integrate these natural features and systems into the character of the region’s communities and the experiences of its residents. 7. Quality Places – Strengthen the identities of the region’s diverse communities through preservation of significant historic structures and natural assets, creation of new landmarks and gathering spaces, use of compatible architectural and landscape design, and support for the activities and institutions that make each community unique. 8. Efficient Mobility Options – Invest in transportation systems, facilities and operations that provide multi-modal choices for the efficient and sustainable movement of people, goods, and services. 9. Resource Efficiency – Design buildings, sites, communities and regional systems to use water, energy, and renewable resources responsibly, effectively and efficiently, and to retain non-renewable resources for the use of future generations. 10. Educational Opportunity – Provide opportunities for all North Texans to have access to the schools, people and technology they need for success in learning throughout their lives. 11. Healthy Communities – Identify and support functional, sustainable infrastructure and institutions that offer North Texans access to affordable, nutritious foods, opportunities for physical activity, and access to wellness and primary care services. 12. Implementation – Achieve the region’s vision by adoption of compatible comprehensive plans and ordinances for cities and consistent investment plans for regional systems; involve citizens and stakeholders in all aspects of these planning processes. DR A F T 4/1 9 / 1 7