Item #2 Staff Report Residential Development1
Item #2
M E M O R A N D U M
August 3, 2017
To: 2035 Corridor Planning Committee
From: Kenneth Baker, Sr. Director of Planning and Development Services
Subject: Item #2 – Overview – Holmes Builders Residential Development
Purpose: Review and make recommendations on the proposed Holmes Builders Residential
Development consisting of 64 homes on approximately 36.03 acres generally located south of
W. Southlake Blvd. and west and south of Brock Dr.
Property Location:
The property is generally located south of W. Southlake Blvd. and west and south of Brock Dr.
at 2607, 2621, 2631, 2641, and 2651 W. Southlake Blvd. and 250, 400 and 410 Brock Dr.,
Southlake, Texas.
Summary of Proposal:
The conceptual layout proposes 64 homes on approximately 36.03 acres with a gross density of
1.78 units per acre and approximately 29.84% open space.
Aerial Location:
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Narrative:
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Conceptual Layout:
The conceptual layout proposes 64 homes on approximately 36.03 acres with a gross density of
1.78 units per acre. The proposed open space acreage is approximately 10.75 acres for an
open space percentage of approximately 29.84%.
A Zoning Change and Development Plan for Stone Trail Estates from “AG” Agricultural District
and “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District to “R-PUD” Residential Planned Unit
Development to develop 61 residential lots and 12 open space lots on approximately 36.03
acres was denied by City Council on August 2, 2016. The open space area on the proposed
Development Plan was approximately 10.01 acres and the percentage of open space was
27.78% of the gross acreage. The proposed gross density was 1.69 du/ac. and the net density
was 1.96 du/ac. The Stone Trail Estates Development Plan is included below for reference
purposes.
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Stone Trail Estates Development Plan
Transportation
One street connection is proposed onto W. Southlake Blvd. and one connection is proposed to
Naples Dr. to the south.
Zoning
The current zoning on the property is “AG” Agricultural District and “SF-1A” Single Family
Residential District. The proposed zoning is “R-PUD” Residential Planned Unit Development
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Existing Land Use Plan Designation (2607, 2621, 2631, 2641, and 2651 W. Southlake
Blvd.)
Medium Density Residential – 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/SemiPublic categories previously
discussed.
Existing Land Use Plan Designation (250, 400, 410 Brock Dr.)
Low Density Residential - 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.
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.