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Item 7 - CP17-005 Highland CornerCase No. CP17-005 Page 1 S T A F F R E P O R T September 15, 2017 CASE NO: CP17-005 PROJECT: Land Use Plan Amendment for Highland Corner EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On behalf of Resort Homes of Texas LP, G&A Consultants, LLC is requesting approval of a Land Use Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential and Mixed Use to Office Commercial for Highland Corner on property described as Tract 2C, T. Mahan Survey, Abstract No. 1049, and Lot 1A1A, Hanna Addition, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 2149 E. Highland Street and 1030 N. Kimball Avenue, Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: “AG” Agricultural District. Proposed Zoning: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District. SPIN Neighborhood #4. DETAILS: The proposed development is located on the SW corner of E Highland St. and N Kimball Ave. The purpose of the request is to gain approval of a Land Use Plan Amendment to accommodate an eight (8) lot office development. The proposed development consists of eight (8) lots to include seven (7) general/medical office buildings (lots 1-7) and one (1) X lot on approximately 6.068 acres. An associated application for a Zoning Change and Site Plan (ZA17-043) and a Preliminary Plat (ZA17- 042) are concurrently being considered for the site. The Medium Density Residential land use category is defined by the Southlake 2030 Comprehensive Plan as: “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.” The Mixed Use land use category is defined by the Southlake 2030 Comprehensive Plan as: “The Mixed Use category is suitable for a range of activities being 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. 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 Department of Planning & Development Services Department of Planning & Development Services Case No. CP17-005 Page 2 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.” Existing Land Use Designations – Medium Density Residential and Mixed Use The applicant’s proposed development complies with the Office Commercial land use category, which is defined by the Future Land Use Plan as: “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 suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks/Open Space and Public/Semi-Public categories”. Proposed Land Use Designation – Office Commercial Office Commercial Case No. CP17-005 Page 3 ACTION NEEDED: 1. Conduct a public hearing 2. Consider approval of Land Use Plan Amendment ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map Link to Power Point Presentation Link to Narrative Link to Plan and Worksheet STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072 Lorrie Fletcher (817) 748-8069 Case No. Attachment A CP17-005 Page 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OWNER: Resort Homes of Texas, LP – David Keener APPLICANT: G&A Consultants, LLC PROPERTY SITUATION: 2149 E. Highland Street and 1030 N. Kimball Avenue, Southlake, Texas LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tract 2C, T. Mahan Survey, Abstract No. 1049, and Lot 1A1A, Hanna Addition, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas; approximately 6.068 acres LAND USE CATEGORY: Medium Density Residential and Mixed Use (Office Commercial proposed) CURRENT ZONING: “AG” Agricultural District PROPOSED ZONING: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District with “O-1” Office District uses HISTORY: - The property was annexed into the Town of Southlake in 1956 as “AG” (Ord. No. 041). - A Plat was approved by City Council on April 15, 1986 for the Hanna Addition under Planning Case ZA86-009. - A Land Use Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Mixed Use was approved by City Council on December 3, 2013 under Planning Case CP13-005. This LUD change was done during the approval process for Gateway Lakes. A Plat Revision was approved by City Council on June 17, 2014 for Southlake Glen under Planning Case ZA14-042. N:\Community Development\MEMO\Comp Plan Amendments\2017\CP17-005 Highland Corner\PZ packet\Item 7 - CP17-005 Highland Corner.docx Case No. Attachment B CP17-005 Page 1 Land Use Plan Amendment CP17-005