Item 18 - DRAFT FM Corridor Plan 10-13-2017
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
DRAFT F.M. 1709 AND
F.M. 1938 CORRIDOR PLAN –
10/13/2017
An Element of the Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan
Adopted by Southlake City Council
Ordinance No. 1183
xxxxxxx, 2017
Prepared by:
Planning & Development Services Department
Table of Contents
Abstract
Land Use Planning and Sector Planning Introduction 1
Relationship to Southlake’s Strategic Management System
Relationship to Vision North Texas
Adoption Process
Section 1 Introduction to the F.M. Corridors 7
Character of the Corridor
Existing Land Use Distribution
Existing Zoning
Recent Development Changes
Section 2 Planning Challenges and Issues 16
Completion of F.M. 1938
Pedestrian Mobility and Safety
Build-out of the Corridors
Section 3 Land Use Recommendations 19
Section 4 Mobility Recommendations 29
Section 5 Environmental Resource Recommendations 37
Section 6 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Recommendations 41
Appendices
A Adopted Southlake 2035 Plan Vision, Goals, and Objectives
B City of Southlake Strategy Map
C Vision North Texas Guiding Principles
D Illustrative Recommendations Map - Southlake 2030 Carroll/1709 Small
Area Plan
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Abstract
The F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan is the second of six sector plans adopted during the
Southlake 2035 process. The plan encompasses approximately 850 acres that are adjacent to two of
the three major roadway corridors in Southlake – the F.M. 1709 corridor and the F.M. 1938 corridor.
The Plan further address the unique characteristics and challenges of these roadway corridors and
provides specific planning recommendations in regard to land use, mobility, environmental resources,
as well as parks, recreation and open space.
The F.M. Corridor Plan is divided into the following sections:
1) Introduction
2) Planning Challenges and Issues
3) Land Use Recommendations
4) Mobility Recommendations
5) Environmental Resource
Recommendations
6) Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Recommendations
Sector Planning and Land Use Planning
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 and is thoroughly reviewed approximately every 4 years.
The City of Southlake approaches land use planning through sector planning, a method which
divides the City into sectors (or corridors) to identify development issues and to develop
recommendations for each individual area. This approach recognizes that planning issues are
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numerous and complex, and may vary from area to area or even site to site. In short, the
purpose of a sector plan (or corridor 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. However, the
F.M. 1709 and F.M.
1938 corridors were first
identified as a single
study area during the
development of the
Southlake 2030 comprehensive plan update. Consequently,
the first F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan was adopted
in September 2011 as part of the Southlake 2030 Plan.
This comprehensive plan update, the Southlake 2035 Plan,
includes the same sectors established under the Southlake
2030 Plan with small changes to plan boundaries. This
includes four sector plans (West, North, Central, and Southeast) and two corridor plans (S.H.
114 Corridor and F.M. Corridors).
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MAP 1: SOUTHLAKE 2030 AND SOUTHLAKE 2035 PLANNING 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. 1173). 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 /
Community Facilities 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.
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Results
City Activities and
Operations
Comprehensive Plan
Elements
Southlake 2035 Vision,
Goals and Objectives
Strategic Management
System
Citizen Satisfaction
Survey
Relationship to the 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. (See Appendix B for enlarged image)
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
shown above.
The Strategic Management System guided the development of
the Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals and Objectives (VGO), which
define a desired direction for growth in the City. All
recommendations in the Southlake 2030 and subsequent
Southlake 2035 plans are tied to at least one Strategic Focus
Area from the Strategic Management System and at least one
objective from the adopted Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals and
Objectives. The recommendations from the comprehensive
plan elements guide the development of the Capital
Improvements Program (a five-year plan for the purchase,
construction or replacement of the City’s physical assets) as
well as departmental business plans. In turn, the Capital
Improvements Program and departmental business plans
dictate the City’s day-to-day activities and operations, ensuring
the City is working to achieve the community’s goals.
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Further, the Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan assists the City Council, Boards and
Commissions in decision-making by establishing a blueprint for the City’s future.
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.
From 2004 through 2010, Vision North Texas 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 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 _____). Additional information on
North Texas 2050 and Vision North Texas is available at www.visionnorthtexas.org.
Adoption Process
The City Council appointed the 2035 Corridor Planning Committee to oversee the update of the
S.H. 114 Corridor Plan and the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan, the first two sector
plans developed during the Southlake 2035 comprehensive plan update. The Corridor
Planning Committee’s first task was to develop the Southlake 2035 Plan Vision, Goals and
Objectives. The committee used the Southlake 2030 Plan Vision, Goals, and Objectives as a
foundation; making modifications to reflect changes in the community over the last several years
and to address the expansion of the comprehensive plan’s scope. Next, the committee
developed the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan, which was approved by City Council on June 20th, 2017.
Following the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan, the committee reviewed and updated the Southlake 2030
F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan, using the Vision, Goals and Objectives as a guide.
Recommendations from previously approved plans, including the Southlake 2030 Carroll/1709
Small Area Plan, Southlake 2035 Economic Development Master Plan, Southlake 2035 Tourism
Master Plan, and newly adopted Southlake 2035 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan were reviewed and
guided the development of the plan as well. Recent development additions and trends were
also considered in drafting recommendations for the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 corridors.
The committee held ___meetings between August 7, 2017 and ____________to develop,
review, and discuss the recommendations for the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan. All of
these meetings were open to the public and advertised on the City’s website. The committee
also hosted an open house and held a Southlake Program for the Involvement of
Neighborhoods (SPIN) Town Hall Forum to solicit stakeholder input. SPIN forums foster open
and timely communication between the citizens and city government regarding programs and
issues affecting the quality of life in the community, encouraging positive relations and a
stronger sense of community. After incorporating stakeholder input, the Committee forwarded
the plan to the Planning & Zoning Commission for consideration and recommendation and
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ultimately to City Council for consideration and approval. Both the Planning & Zoning
Commission and the City Council held public hearings prior to adoption by City Council as
Ordinance No. ____ on ____________, 2017.
In summary, the approval process for the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan was as
follows:
1) 2035 Corridor Planning Committee meetings
2) SPIN Town Hall Forum
3) Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation
4) City Council 1st reading
5) City Council 2nd reading (final plan approval)
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Introduction to the Corridors
The F.M. 1709 Corridor generally includes properties fronting F.M. 1709 or non-residential
developments with access onto F.M. 1709 between Players Circle and Carroll Avenue. The
F.M. 1938 Corridor includes properties adjacent to Davis Boulevard as well as a few properties
north of F.M. 1709 adjacent to Randol Mill Avenue. However, some of the recommendations in
this plan encompass all properties adjacent to the entire length of F.M. 1709 and/or F.M. 1938
within Southlake’s city limits. The boundaries of the two corridor plan areas are simply provided
to assist in focusing the land use discussion when considering smaller areas or individual
properties.
Character of the Corridors
The F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridors are
generally characterized by office and retail uses.
Office uses are mostly found immediately adjacent
to F.M. 1709, and primarily include neighborhood
services and medical offices. One of Southlake’s
major medical centers, Texas Health Harris
Methodist Hospital, is located at the eastern
boundary of the plan area across the street from
Southlake Town Square. Texas Health Southlake
is a multi-specialty surgical hospital, including
physical therapy services and a 24-hour emergency
room.
Retail uses in the plan area are primarily located
near intersections. The two largest concentrations
of retail and restaurant uses are found at the intersection of F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 and at the
intersection of F.M. 1709 and Carroll Avenue. The retail cluster at F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938
includes a small retail strip center called Parker’s Corner as well as larger neighborhood centers
Jellico Square and Southlake Marketplace. Jellico Square is anchored by Sprouts Farmers
Market. Southlake Marketplace is anchored by Hobby Lobby and a second anchor lease space
of approximately 59,000 square feet that is currently vacant. This space was formerly occupied
by a Walmart Neighborhood Market.
Southlake Marketplace
The second, and largest, retail cluster in the plan area is located at the intersection of F.M. 1709
and Carroll Avenue. This area includes three lifestyle centers, which are defined by the
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) as “multi-purpose leisure-time destination(s),
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including restaurants, entertainment, and design ambience and amenities such as fountains and
street furniture that are conducive to casual browsing.” These centers include:
Southlake Town Square
Southlake Town Square is the core of the city’s retail,
dining, and entertainment uses. It is a super-regional
shopping destination that pulls in consumers from
around the DFW Metroplex, and as far as Oklahoma.
It is currently Southlake’s only true walkable,
pedestrian-friendly mixed-use development, with
retail, restaurant, office, residential, and civic uses all
in one place.
Shops of Southlake
The Shops of Southlake provides a shopping
experience that complements Town Square across
the street, with a park and fountain fronting
Southlake Boulevard. The design of Shops of
Southlake can be viewed as a quasi-lifestyle
center, although it does not have the same
pedestrian friendly nature and urban grid that has
been constructed at Town Square.
Park Village
Located southwest of Southlake Town
Square, Park Village is anchored by REI
and Michaels and is supported by several
restaurants that are new to Southlake.
This site also includes a large fountain
that has been designed to perform
lighted, synchronized displays.
The aforementioned office and retail uses are all
adjacent to F.M. 1709. The area south of F.M. 1709 along the F.M. 1938 corridor, however, is
less intensely developed. This area was previously characterized primarily by industrial uses,
limited retail/office uses, and undeveloped or underdeveloped properties. Although these uses
are still present, the addition of two neighborhoods (Ridgeview and Hidden Knoll) is changing
the character of the area. Further, the improvements to F.M. 1938 are also expected to drive
new development and redevelopment in this section of the plan area.
The largest concentrations of residential uses are found in the neighborhoods of Ridgeview and
Hidden Knoll off of Davis Boulevard, Woodbury Estates off of Continental Boulevard, and
Winding Creek off of Carroll Avenue. There are also several individual large lot home sites in
the plan area.
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Residential Property on Davis Boulevard
Preliminary Analysis
To fully understand the development issues facing the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 corridors, an
analysis of existing conditions is critical. The following section provides an overview of the
existing land uses and zoning as well as a description of recent development changes in the
corridors.
Development Status
The plan area is 87% developed, with 741 acres classified as developed vs. 109 acres
classified as undeveloped as illustrated in the following map:
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Existing Land Use Distribution
The map below illustrates existing conditions of the plan area. 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.
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Category Acreage Percentage
Residential/Vacant 29.99 4%
Household Activities 95.33 11%
Institutional Living 4.31 <1%
Shopping 168.65 20%
Restaurant-Type Activity 0.71 <1%
Restaurant-Type Activity with Drive-thru 7.70 1%
Office Activities 81.92 10%
Goods Storage/Handling Activities 38.25 5%
School or Library 71.87 9%
Emergency-Response or Public Safety Activities 2.95 <1%
Activities Associated with Utilities (Water, Sewer, Power) 2.90 <1%
Flood Control, Dams, and Other Large-Scale Irrigation Activities 0.90 <1%
Health Care, Medical, or Treatment Activities 13.39 2%
Internment, Cremation, or Grave Digging 2.55 <1%
Social, Cultural, or Religious Assembly 44.09 5%
Active Leisure Sports 87.58 10%
Track and Field, Team Sports, Other Sports 2.64 <1%
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Passive Leisure Activities 29.75 4%
Pasturing, Grazing, Livestock Activities 57.43 7%
No Human Activity or Unclassifiable Activity 106.57 13%
Existing Zoning
The predominant zoning designations in the plan area are S-P-1/S-P-2 (Site Plan District), CS
(Community Service District), AG (Agricultural District), and RPUD (Residential Planned Unit
Development District). All of the existing zoning designations in the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938
corridors are illustrated in the map below:
Recent Development Changes
Since the adoption of the Southlake 2030 Plan, there have been several new developments in
the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan area. These developments include office, retail,
restaurant, and residential uses as shown in the following map:
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Future Land Use Designations
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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.
Completion of F.M. 1938
The development of F.M. 1938 from a 2-lane
undivided cross section to a variable width, divided
regional thoroughfare with raised curb medians north
of F.M. 1709 has changed the character of the surrounding
area from a rural appearance to a more urban appearance.
In addition, the establishment of a new direct connection
from F.M. 1709 to S.H. 114 will allow residents and visitors
on the west side of Southlake to have faster, easier access
to S.H. 114. Accordingly, completion of the roadway is
expected to significantly increase traffic counts on F.M.
1938. This increase may drive growth and redevelopment
in the F.M. 1938 corridor, particularly south of F.M. 1709.
However, F.M. 1938 south of F.M. 1709 is not a part of the
F.M. 1938 construction project and is a 7 lane facility with
View of F.M. 1938 prior to construction
View of F.M. 1938 under construction
F.M. 1938 Median Concept
Highways for Life Grant
The F.M. 1938 project was
awarded a 2009 Highways for Life
grant by the Federal Highway
Administration for its use of new
innovative technologies that are
expected to extend the life of the
roadway and enhance air quality.
These new technologies include
optimized graded concrete,
improved compaction of base
materials, special linings between
the base and pavement, special
pavement curing formulas, and
improved roadway texturing and
grooving. The project is a
partnership between TxDOT and
Tarrant County, the North Central
Texas Council of Governments
and the cities of Keller, Southlake
and Westlake.
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a center turn lane (no medians). This type of lane configuration creates additional vehicle
conflict points. The Major Corridors Urban Design Plan recommended landscaped medians on
F.M. 1938 south of F.M. 1709, which would improve safety and provide the opportunity to
improve the visual appearance of the corridor.
Median concept for Davis Boulevard from the Major Corridors Urban Design Plan
Pedestrian Mobility and Safety
In recent years, pedestrian mobility along F.M. 1709 has improved greatly due to the
construction of missing sidewalk segments as part of the deceleration lane construction project
and through the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program (STEP) F.M. 1709 sidewalk
project. STEP is a competitive funding program administered by the Texas Department of
Transportation for certain transportation related activities, such as sidewalks, bicycle lanes,
landscaping, historic preservation, and environmental mitigation. The City of Southlake’s F.M.
1709 sidewalk completion project was selected for funding as part of the 2009 program. To
date, there are three remaining sidewalk segments and the City is working on plans to complete
those segments. Upon completion, Southlake will have a continuous sidewalk system along
both sides of F.M. 1709 from the city
boundary with Keller to the city boundary with
Grapevine.
Along F.M. 1938 north of F.M. 1709, there is
an 8 foot trail on the east side of the roadway
and a 5 foot sidewalk on the west side of the
roadway. Any missing segments are being
completed with the construction of the F.M.
1938 expansion project and will link to the trail
and sidewalk system in Westlake. However,
south of F.M. 1709, sidewalks on the east side
of the roadway end at the Ridgeview/Knoll
subdivisions and there are very few sidewalk
segments on the west side of the roadway.
With the completion of the sidewalk and trail
system north of F.M. 1709 and the addition of
Sidewalk along F.M. 1938 in front of
Ridgeview
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the Ridgeview and Hidden Knoll subdivisions, there is an increased need for pedestrian mobility
in this area. Sidewalks along the east side of F.M. 1938 would provide access to shopping and
services (at the corner of Continental and F.M. 1938) as well as access to Koalaty Park and
Carroll Elementary School.
Build-out of the Corridor
As a city reaches build-out, there tends to be less emphasis on managing growth and
development and more emphasis on maintaining community character, enhancing urban
design, preserving neighborhoods, providing educational, cultural and recreational
opportunities, maintaining and improving infrastructure, managing congestion, and supporting
economic development. All of these aspects are important for maintaining and improving quality
of life.
In the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor planning area, F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 play an
important role in quality of life. These major roadways are important beyond simple traffic
movement – they help support the goals of the community. Major roadways with pleasing
landscaping, urban design elements, and attractive, safe sidewalks or trails improve visitors’
impressions of the community and can reduce driver stress levels. Alternatively, roadways that
are poorly maintained or overly congested leave a negative impression and may also be less
safe. Congestion, poor aesthetics, and the appearance of reduced safety (either real or
assumed), can seriously harm a city’s ability to thrive. The Major Corridors Urban Design Plan
noted the “need for increased attention to both safety and aesthetics in order to preserve the
long-term viability of the city’s commercial corridors and preserve its neighborhoods”. As
Southlake continues to approach build-out, continued emphasis on the aesthetics, safety, and
roadway performance of F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 is critical. As a specific example,
landscaped medians along F.M. 1938 south of F.M. 1709 would improve the appearance of the
corridor as well as improve the safety of the roadway. In addition, the implementation of
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to handle traffic demand would reduce congestion and
improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. ITS is the application of various technologies to improve
the safety, mobility and efficiency of roadways.
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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 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 comprehens ive
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 Designations and Site Specific Recommendations
The City of Southlake has twelve underlying land use designations:
These land use designations provide general guidelines for the character of uses in the City.
Since these guidelines are intentionally broad, they do not adequately address the unique
circumstances of all areas within the city. In some specific locations, additional guidance is
necessary and takes the form of site specific guidelines and/or optional land use designations.
In the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan, there are no applicable optional land use
designation changes but there are site specific guidelines for certain locations. These locations
and associated recommendations are included in the Land Use Recommendations Table and
are noted on the land use map.
Of particular note are some properties with the Medium Density Residential land use
designation. Historically, the Medium Density Residential land use category allowed limited
retail and office uses along with residential uses. In the Southlake 2025 Plan, office and retail
uses were allowed as follows: “Limited low intensity office and/or retail uses may be permitted
provided that the nature of the commerce is to support the surrounding neighborhood and that
the area is sufficiently buffered from adjacent residential property. Such non-residential uses
must be compatible with and not intrusive to the adjacent residential uses.” With the adoption of
the Southlake 2030 Plan, the Medium Density Residential land use category specified that
Corps of Engineers
Public Parks/Open Space
Public/Semi-Public
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
Office Commercial
Retail Commercial
Regional Retail
Mixed Use
Town Center
Industrial
Floodplain
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“Limited office and/or retail uses may be appropriate only in areas with a site specific
recommendation to allow such uses.”
For a complete discussion of all land use categories, please refer to the Consolidated Land Use
Plan.
In addition, the applicable recommendations from the Carroll/1709 Small Area Plan (a
component of the Southlake 2030 Plan) are also included in the Land Use Recommendations
Table. Further, the Carroll/1709 Small Area Plan Illustrative Map is included as Appendix D.
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Land Use Recommendations
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Davis Boulevard Properties
Approximately 28 acres.
Current land use designation is Mixed Use and the zoning is RE-
5 and SF-1A.
Current use is ranch homes on larger acreage.
Environmental features exist on the west portion of the area
including a creek, floodplain, and significant tree cover.
Properties front on Davis Boulevard (FM 1938) (7 traffic lanes) –
projected traffic counts 29,818 ADT.
Only current vehicular access is from Davis Blvd. There is no
vehicle or pedestrian connectivity to the west.
If possible, properties should be master
planned or developed in a coordinated
manner.
Vehicle cross access to adjacent properties
(north and south) should be required as
development occurs.
Commercial drives directly onto Davis Blvd.
should be limited and sharing drive access
between properties should be considered.
There is a possibility that medians will be
installed along Davis Blvd. south to
Continental and commercial drives should be
located in a manner that aligns to future
median openings.
Design of properties should be conducted in
a manner that preserves or even highlights
the creek area (i.e. restaurant patio facing
the creek area).
Construct a trail along the creek per the
Master Pathways Plan.
As development occurs in either LU1 or LU2
(Weisman/Haney tracts), evaluate the
possibility of vehicle and pedestrian
connectivity across the creek.
The scale of development is intended to be
consistent with the surrounding area and
uses. Uses such as low profile office/health
and medical uses or other identified targeted
retail/restaurant uses as identified in the
Economic Development Plan are
encouraged.
Building location on the properties should be
located near the front building line (front on
Davis Blvd.) with parking or the majority of
parking behind the building.
Change the Retail Commercial land use
designation on the consolidated land use
map at the north end of the LU1 area to
Mixed Use to be consistent with the
properties to the south and to broaden
potential uses in this area.
Evaluate the feasibility of City participation in
Tier 1 – Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use map to and
replace the retail
commercial land use
category with the
Mixed Use Land Use
category.
Tier 1 - Evaluate the
feasibility of City
participation in the
provision of
infrastructure for a
future vehicular
creek crossing as part
of the 2035 Mobility
Plan.
Ongoing – Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations.
CBO3; Quality
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1.8
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the provision infrastructure for a future
vehicular creek crossing as part of the 2035
Mobility Plan.
LU2
Weisman and Haney Tracts
Approximately 33.5 acres.
Current land use designation is primarily Medium Density with
Low Density Residential and Floodplain to the east. Zoning is
AG and SF-1A.
Adjacent properties include two public/semi-public uses to the
north and northwest (two churches- Lakeside Presbyterian and
The Hills); residential areas to the south, northeast and west
(Siena, Brock Drive and Watermere); and
undeveloped/underdeveloped property to the east.
Environmental features exist on the east portion of the area
including a creek, floodplain, and significant tree cover.
Currently the only vehicular access is onto Southlake Blvd. (right
turn only). There is no connectivity to the east across the creek
to Davis Blvd. A roadway stub-out exists into the Siena property
to the south (Naples Dr.).
If possible, properties should be master
planned or developed in a coordinated
manner.
As development occurs and warrants,
vehicular roadway access to either
Continental Blvd. via the stub street (Naples
Dr.) or access to Davis Blvd. via a future
creek crossing shall be provided.
Design of properties should be conducted in
a manner that preserves or even highlights
the creek area.
Development should occur in a manner that
preserves and integrates the natural tree
cover into the area through the use of open
space and creative design.
Existing tree cover along the north property
line adjacent to “The Hills” church and the
west property line adjacent to “Lakeside
Presbyterian” should be preserved in order
to provide a natural buffer between the
residential development and church
property.
If the property is developed as a residential
subdivision it should be walkable with
pedestrian pathway connections to open
space areas as well as to the Southlake Blvd.
sidewalk system.
Evaluate the feasibility of City participation in
the provision of infrastructure for a future
vehicular creek crossing as part of the 2035
Mobility Plan.
Ongoing – Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations.
Tier 1 - Evaluate the
feasibility of City
participation in the
provision of
infrastructure for a
future vehicular
creek crossing as part
of the 2035 Mobility
Plan.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.3,
1.4,
1.8
PDS
LU3
Michael Drive Properties
Approximately 14 acres.
Current land use designations are Mixed Use on the east side,
Floodplain through the center of the site, and Medium Density
residential on the west side. Zoning is AG and I-1.
Consist of retail and industrial uses.
Uses are nonconforming and located in nonconforming
Maintain Medium Density Residential
designation west of the creek, specifically
allowing garden office type uses.
Redevelopment of properties should be
conducted in a manner that preserves the
floodplain corridor.
Future redevelopment of the western
portion of this area should be approved in a
manner that is sensitive to adjacent
residential properties in the Siena
Ongoing – Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.4,
1.7,
1.8
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Michael Drive is a private road/drive.
There are multiple property owners.
Floodplain bisects the land use area.
Water service to all properties is via a single water meter
located on F.M. 1709.
FM2 from Southlake 2030 Plan
neighborhood, particularly related to noise,
traffic, building heights, lighting and views.
Work with property owners to dedicate a
utility easement along Michael Drive.
LU4
Tex-Art Stone Area
Approximately 22 acres.
Current land use designations are Retail Commercial at the
corner of Davis and Continental; Office Commercial;
Public/Semi-Public and Flood Plain. Zoning is AG and CS (LOV
Ministries).
Bear Creek and the associated flood plain are located to the
south.
There is residential development (Country Walk) to the west
and strip retail and residential to the north. There is a gas
station and residential uses to the south (City of Keller).
Properties front on Davis Boulevard (FM 1938) (7 traffic lanes) –
projected traffic counts 29,818 ADT.
Change the Office Commercial land use
designation to Mixed Use and note that
residential development or a garden office
use is recommended as a transitional use
between the Country Walk subdivision and
future development along F.M. 1938 .
Change the Retail Commercial land use
designation to Mixed Use noting that if the
property is developed non-residentially that
the scale of development is intended to be
consistent with the surrounding area and
uses. Low profile office/health and medical
uses and other identified target
retail/restaurant uses as identified in the
Economic Development Plan are
encouraged.
Non-residential buildings located along Davis
should be located near the front building line
(front on Davis Blvd.) with parking or the
majority of parking behind the building.
Design of properties should be conducted in
a manner that preserves or even highlights
the Big Bear Creek area.
If the property is developed as a residential
subdivision it should be walkable with
pedestrian pathway connections to open
Tier 1 – Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use map to replace
the Office
Commercial and
Retail Commercial
designations with
Mixed Use.
CBO3; Quality
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1.4,
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1.8
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space areas as well as to the F.M. 1938
sidewalk system.
LU5
Randol Mill Property
Consists of 2.77 acres.
The current land use designation is Low Density Residential and
the zoning is SF-1A.
The property is located on the west side of Randol Mill Ave.
(F.M. 1938) approximately 800 feet north of the intersection of
F.M. 1938 and W. Southlake Blvd.
The property fronts on F.M. 1938 and the only vehicular access
is to F.M. 1938.
Surrounding uses include the Carpe Diem preschool to the south
on property zoned “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District with
limited “C-2” Local Retail Commercial uses and single family
properties to the west and north zoned “SF-1A” Single Family
Residential District.
Due to adjacent commercial uses and
frontage on F.M. 1938 a change to the land
use plan from Low Density Residential to
Office Commercial may be considered in
conjunction with a zoning and site plan
application.
If the site is developed in a manner
consistent with the Office Commercial land
use category the following should be
considered:
o Ingress and egress to the property should
be from the existing commercial drive
located to the south.
o Office development should be of an
appropriate scale, height and density for
the site.
o Parking should be provided behind the
building and not along F.M. 1938.
o Preserve the tree area along the western
portion of the property.
Ongoing – Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.4,
1.8
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LU6
Southlake Market Place
Approximately 24.5 acres.
The land use designation is Retail Commercial and the zoning is
C-3 General Commercial District.
The site includes approximately 202,000 square feet of retail,
anchored by the former Walmart Neighborhood
Market/Albertson building (59,000 sf) and the Hobby Lobby
building (55,832 sf).
Continue to pursue a public/private
partnership with the City, the management
company, and individual property owners to
improve vehicular access into the property.
Consider rezoning the property or portions
of the property to allow more flexible
parking requirements for possible uses
compatible with the shopping area and the
adjacent residential neighborhood
(Southlake Woods).
Ongoing – Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations.
CBO3; Quality
Development
1.5,
1.8,
3.8,
6.3,
9.3
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There are approximately 1,000 parking spaces in the shopping
center.
Improvements to the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 intersection
have resulted in ingress and egress challenges.
The City’s current parking requirements have resulted in less
flexibility to market available tenant space.
If the property or properties are rezoned,
aspects for improving the aesthetics of the
center/parking area should be considered.
Such aspects may include landscaping,
provision of open space, lighting,
replacement of nonconforming signs, and
other signage improvements.
LU7
Players Circle and Peytonville Properties
Approximately 33 acres.
The land use designation is Medium Density Residential and
Retail Commercial.
Consists of Players Circle (C-3 zoning), Green Oaks Tree Farm (C-
2 zoning – non conforming use), retail (drug store), medical
office and homes along Peytonville (C-2, O-1, and S-P-2).
Extend the Office Commercial land use
category to the north along Peytonville
Avenue to include the Varsity Orthopedics
office building property.
Future retail or possibly office uses on F.M.
1709 (Tree Farm) should be consistent with
the City’s identified target industries.
As the undeveloped office properties along
Peytonville are developed ensure cross
access (north –south) between properties is
provided. Limit the number of drives onto
Peytonville Ave. to a maximum of 2 by
sharing driveway access.
Provide internal cross access from Players
Circle to Peytoville Ave. as the properties are
developed.
Encourage residential development
consistent with the medium density land use
category on the back (southern) portion of
the tree farm. Office development may also
be considered as an appropriate use. The
scale of the office development is intended
to be consistent with the surrounding area
and uses.
Development of the southern portion of this
area should be approved in a manner that is
sensitive to adjacent residential properties in
the Southlake Woods neighborhood,
particularly related to noise, traffic, building
heights, lighting and views.
Tier 1 – Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use map to replace
the Retail
Commercial
Designation with the
Office Commercial
Designation on the
existing developed
office property on
Peytonville Ave.
Ongoing – Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations.
CBO3; Quality
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1.8
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Building location on the properties should be
located near the front building line (front on
F.M. 1709 or Peytonville Ave.) with parking
or the majority of parking behind the
buildings.
LU8
Southlake Activity Center (former Senior Center property)
Consists of 12.7 acres.
The current land use designation is Public/Semi-Public and the
zoning is CS.
Surrounding uses include Rockenbaugh elementary school to
the east; offices to the north; undeveloped property to the
west; and residential to the south.
The property is owned by the City however, it is not considered
park property because it was not purchased with SPDC funds.
There is significant tree cover on the property (central portion
of the property).
Parkview Drive does not connect between Byron Nelson Drive
and F.M. 1709. The adjacent neighborhood is opposed to a
connection of the streets.
The City should retain this property and use
it for low impact passive recreation uses
(walking/jogging/exercise/ educational trails,
disk golf).
Retain the tree areas.
Clean up the pond area and make it a
property amenity.
Consider retaining the old senior center
building to allow for meeting/event space.
Provide appropriate park amenities
(benches, trash cans, signage, etc.).
Tier 1 – Amend the
Parks, Recreation
and Open Space and
Community Facilities
Plan to indicate that
the City will retain
this property as
undeveloped open
space.
CBO3; Quality
Development;
C3
1.4,
1.8,
4.6,
4.7,
8.1,
8.3
PDS
LU9
Rucker Properties
Approximately 80 acres.
Current land use is Office Commercial to the north and medium
density residential to the south. Zoning is predominantly AG,
with RPUD, S-P-1, and S-P-2 classifications on some of the
northern parcels.
There is garden office/medical office development to the north
of Zena Rucker Road. Undeveloped agricultural property to the
south.
Retain the applicable recommendations from the
Southlake 2030 Carroll/1709 Small Area Plan:
Buildings’ backs facing Zena Rucker Rd. or
F.M. 1709 should be limited. Rear facades
should face the interior of the site.
Clustering of housing may be appropriate for
the preservation of critical environmental
resources and open space.
Preserve heavily wooded areas, especially
within drainage areas and the floodplain.
Regional drainage opportunities should be
explored.
Encourage water reuse for irrigation.
Encourage green building design and
Ongoing – Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations.
CBO3; Quality
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practices.
Preserve and enhance existing creeks and
ponds.
Development should be pedestrian-oriented,
emphasizing pedestrian connectivity to the
sidewalk system.
Consider a roundabout at the intersections
of Rucker and the north-south connector
(Tower Blvd.).
Provide curvilinear streets.
Provide street trees between the sidewalk
and street curb.
Recommend a parkway buffer and street
trees adjacent to Rucker Road.
LU10
Mendez/Strunk Properties
Approximately 12 acres.
The land use designation is Medium Density Residential and
Office Commercial.
Office development adjacent to Carroll Avenue.
Cross Lane (Foxboro Subdivision) is stubbed out to the west
property line.
FM4 from Southlake 2030 Plan
Extend the Medium Density Residential land
use designation south to the north property
line of the office developments on F.M. 1709
(1100 and 1110 E. Southlake Blvd.).
For properties fronting on Carroll Ave.,
garden office uses may be considered if
development is planned in a comprehensive
manner.
Buffer existing and future residential uses
from office uses.
Any future connection of Cross Lane to
Carroll Ave. is not intended.
Any office development along Carroll Ave.
should have cross access back to the traffic
signal at F.M. 1709/Tower Plaza as well as to
the office properties to the south to access
the existing drive cut on Carroll Ave.
A new drive cut at Carroll Ave. and Main
Street is not recommended due to existing
traffic conditions/volumes at this
intersection and the close proximity to the
light.
Tier 1 – Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use map to replace
the Office
Commercial
designation with the
Medium Density
Residential
designation.
Ongoing – Evaluate
development
proposals per the
recommendations.
CBO3; Quality
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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.
Roadways in the F.M. Corridors
As previously discussed, F.M. 1938 and F.M. 1709 are two of the three major roadway corridors
in the City of Southlake. According to the Master Thoroughfare Plan, F.M. 1938 is classified as
a parkway with 140 feet of right of way north of F.M. 1709 and as an arterial with 130 feet of
right of way south of F.M. 1709. F.M. 1709 is classified as an arterial with 130 feet of right of
way. The thoroughfare designations for the City are illustrated in the following map.
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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 Major Corridors Urban Design Plan which contained
several recommendations for the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 corridors. Because the 2035 Land
Use Plan runs ahead of the new Urban Design Master Plan, urban design recommendations for
the F.M. corridors are introduced here and will be carried forward to the new Urban Design Plan
as scheduled.
One of the important recommendations from the 2008 Major Corridors Urban Design Plan was
the construction of medians along F.M. 1938 south of F.M. 1709. As previously discussed,
medians have the potential to enhance the aesthetics of the corridor and improve safety. The
image below shows the proposed locations of medians along F.M. 1938 south of F.M. 1709
from the Major Corridors Urban Design Plan.
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Pathways in the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridors
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 City.
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M1 F.M. 1709/F.M. 1938 Mobility
Mobility in general and traffic along F.M.
1709 and F.M. 1938 is a major concern of the
citizens and businesses.
The 2030 Mobility Plan includes a number of
recommendations that address
mobility/congestion along F.M. 1709 and
F.M. 1938 including the following:
MT 20 – F.M. 1709/Pearson Intersection
Improvements;
MT 22 – F.M. 1709 Flyover from SH 114;
MT 25 – F.M. 1938/Continental Blvd
Improvements; and
the Intersection Capacity Improvements
that address geometric, signal timing,
and pedestrian facility
recommendations.
Due to limited right of way and the inability
to expand roadways and intersections to
handle traffic demand, the use and
implementation of Intelligent Transportation
Systems (ITS) to handle traffic demand and
improve pedestrian/bicycle safety is critical.
Elements of ITS include but are not limited to
the following: Adaptive Signal Control;
Advance Signal Systems; Variable Speed
Limits; Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) ; In-
Vehicle Systems (IVS); Road Geometry
Warning; Pedestrians Safety Warning; Bicycle
Warning; and Response Routing.
Study and
implement ITS to
help mitigate the
impact of traffic
congestion in the
City.
Tier 1 – Update the 2035
Mobility Plan to include an ITS
section and recommended
implementation schedule.
CBO2;
Mobility; C2;
B6
3.1, 3.2,
3.7, 3.8
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M2 F.M. 1938 Medians
Traffic volumes are expected to increase
along F.M. 1938 with the completion of the
widening project. Also development and
redevelopment along F.M. 1938 is expected
to be more likely with increased traffic.
F.M. 1938 is constructed as a seven (7) lane
facility with a center turn lane. This type of
lane configuration creates additional vehicle
conflict points.
Encourage TXDOT
to provide medians
along F.M. 1938
consistent with the
City’s Median Plan.
Explore the addition
of a traffic signal at
Sunset and F.M.
1938 once
warranted.
Tier 1 –Formally petition
TXDOT to provide medians
along F.M. 1938 consistent
with the City’s Major Corridors
Urban Design Plan and Median
Plan.
On-going - Plan and provide
commercial drive cuts
consistent with the F.M. 1938
median plan.
Mobility;
Safety and
Security; C2
1.9, 1.10,
3.1, 3.2,
3.5, 3.7, 3.8
PW Efficient Mobility
Options
M3 F.M. 1938 Intersection Enhancement
With the completion of the F.M. 1938/F.M.
1709 intersection, a significant number of
vehicles (80,000 ADT) will travel through the
intersection.
Limited right of way in and around the
intersection restricts the ability for
monument or other types of structures.
However, low profile landscaping and special
intersection treatment is a possibility.
Improve the
aesthetics of the
F.M. 1938-F.M.
1709 intersection in
a manner consistent
with the City’s
urban design
themes.
Tier 1 –Work with TXDOT to
provide low profile
landscaping in and around the
intersection.
Tier 2 – Work with TXDOT to
fund and provide pavement
enhancement at this
intersection.
Mobility;
Quality
Development
1.9, 1.10,
3.2, 3.7
PW Quality Places
M4 F.M. 1709 Sidewalks
There are a few remaining gaps in the
sidewalk system along F.M. 1709. This
includes the following segments:
2417 W. Southlake Blvd.
100 and 200 E. Southlake Blvd.
2801, 2821, 2855 and 2905 E. Southlake
Blvd.
Provide a
continuous sidewalk
system along F.M.
1709.
Tier 1 – In the 2035 Mobility
Plan identify the gaps in the
F.M. 1709 sidewalks as top
priority segment to complete.
Mobility;
Infrastructure;
CBO2; C2
1.2, 3.1,
3.2, 3.3, 3.8
PW Pedestrian
Design, Efficient
Mobility Options,
Healthy
Communities
M5 Hills Church Retaining Wall/Sidewalk
The large concrete embankment adjacent to
the Hills Church property/sidewalk is not
constructed in a manner consistent with the
F.M. 1709 urban design theme.
Design or retrofit
hardscape
(culverts/retaining
walls) along the
City’s major
roadway corridors
in a manner that is
consistent with the
City’s Urban Design
Plan.
Tier 1 – Work with TXDOT to
allow resurfacing of the
retaining wall consistent with
the City’s urban design theme.
Mobility;
Quality
Development
1.9, 1.10,
3.2
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M6 Pedestrian Crossings by Town Square
The medians on F.M. 1709 in front of Town
Square may have inadvertently encouraged
more pedestrians to cross F.M. 1709 at State
Street and Grand Avenue instead of at the
signalized intersections.
The City is undertaking an Alternative
Transportation Study that will evaluate
alternative modes of transportation to move
visitors to and from Town Square, Shops of
Southlake, Park Village, Gateway Church and
future/existing employment and hotel sites.
Encourage
pedestrian crossings
at the intersections
of F.M. 1709 and
Carroll Avenue and
F.M. 1709 and
Central Avenue
through signage and
creation of a
walkable
environment.
Extend the sidewalk
from the Shops of
Southlake to the
F.M. 1709/Central
Avenue intersection
to improve access.
Consider the
utilization of an
alternative form of
transportation such
as a trolley to move
people between
Town Square, Shops
of Southlake and
Park Village.
Tier 1 – Work with TXDOT and
implement the
recommendations of the
Southlake Citywide
Intersection Analysis Study
related to pedestrian crossings
at the F.M. 1709/Carroll and
F.M. 1709 Central Intersection.
Recommended improvements
include: 1) Provide count down
PED signal heads for all (16)
crossings; 2) Reconstruct curb
ramps (16) on each corner to
be two directional and align
with crosswalks; 3) Restripe all
crosswalks and stop bars to
align with new curb ramps; 4)
Place push buttons at landing
of each ramp.
Tier 1 – Implement the
recommendations of the City’s
Alternative Transportation
Study in regards to moving
visitors and shoppers across
F.M. 1709.
Mobility;
Safety &
Security; C2
1.2, 3.1,
3.2, 3.3, 3.8
PW Pedestrian
Design, Activity
Centers, Quality
Places, Efficient
Mobility Options,
Healthy
Communities
M7 F.M. 1938 Sidewalks
With the completion of the Ridgeview
neighborhood, there is an increased need for
pedestrian connectivity along F.M. 1938
south of F.M. 1709 and along Continental
Blvd. Sidewalks along the east side of F.M.
1938 would provide access to shopping and
services (at the corner of Continental and
F.M. 1938) as well as access to Koalaty Park
and Carroll Elementary School.
Reassess pedestrian
connectivity along
F.M. 1938 south of
F.M. 1709 as well as
along Continental
Blvd.
Tier 1 - Explore grants for
sidewalks along F.M. 1938
south of F.M. 1709.
Mobility;
Safety &
Security; C2
1.2, 3.1,
3.2, 3.3, 3.8
PDS, PW Pedestrian
Design, Efficient
Mobility Options,
Healthy
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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 F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 plan area are protection
of the floodplain and preservation and enhancement of the existing tree canopy.
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.
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No. Issues Recommendation
s/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic
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Compacted soil and lawn mowing
practices around the Bur Oak
trees along the east side of
Carroll Avenue (adjacent to
Southlake Town Square) have
stunted their growth.
Encourage best
practices for
maintenance around
the trees.
Tier 1 – Identify and implement best
practices for maintenance around the trees.
Quality
Development
7.5 CS Environmental
Stewardship
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Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
Recommendations
The following map illustrates the public parks located in the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Plan
Area.
The F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan Area includes Southlake’s second largest park, Bicentennial
Park. This park is centrally located and home to baseball fields, the Liberty Gardens, the Southlake
Tennis Center, a unique playground, and The Marq, Southlake’s recreation center.
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Images of Bicentennial Park
The F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan Area also includes small public parks in the Town Center
such as Summit Park, Rustin Park, and Central Park. Summit Park and Rustin Park are located in
Southlake Town Square and are regularly enjoyed by residents and shoppers. Central Park, however, is
located across F.M. 1709 in front of the Shops of Southlake and is underutilized. Although the park
includes a large fountain, hardscape, benches, picnic tables, and trees, it sits at a lower elevation than
the adjacent parking lot and is separated from neighboring shopping areas by parking and drive lanes.
Central Park
Summit Park
Another park property in the plan area is located adjacent to F.M. 1938 next to the DPS West facility.
Previously, this property was selected for the development of a safety town. However, a safety town is
no longer part of future programming and the property remains undeveloped.
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Although not designated as public parks, the
Southlake Activities Center (formerly Southlake Senior
Center) and a joint use school property at
Rockenbaugh Elementary School are also located in
the plan area.
A complete discussion on all of these facilities will be
undertaken with the 2035 Parks, Recreation, and
Open Space Master Plan.
Southlake Activities Center
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P1 Central Park
Park area in front of the Shops of Southlake-
Central Market.
The park consists of a large fountain,
hardscape, benches, picnic tables, and trees.
The park is at lower elevation than the
adjacent parking lot.
The park is not utilized by shoppers or
visitors.
The park provides symmetry with the park in
Town Square.
Explore options to activate the park and
attract users.
Modify the Parks, Recreation, Open Space
and Community Facilities Plan (PROCFP)
and include recommendations to make
the park more inviting to the public.
Possible improvements to consider
include: 1) Construct an arched entry
feature at the south parking lot that
opens the park in the Central Market
corridor; 2) add vendor kiosks; 3) add
shade trees in grass areas; 4) install a
concrete plaza with water play features
with a filtration system; 5) add an ice
skating rink during the holiday season;
and 6) add a natural vegetative edge.
Tier 1 – Modify the
PROCFP to include
recommendations
for improvements
to Central Park that
will result in the
park becoming
more attractive and
user friendly.
Quality
Development,
C3
1.1, 4.6 CS, PDS Quality Places
P2 Undeveloped park property on F.M. 1938
Approximately .72 acres of city owned park
property that was formerly identified for
Safety Town.
Significant tree cover along F.M. 1938.
Property fronts on F.M. 1938. There is a gas
station and bank located to the south, DPS
West building to the east, and open space
and a small undeveloped lot to the north.
The City should retain this property as
undeveloped open space along F.M. 1938.
Tier 1 – Amend the
Parks, Recreation
and Open Space
and Community
Facilities Plan to
indicate that the
City will retain this
property as
undeveloped open
space.
Quality
Development
7.5 CS, PDS Environmental
Stewardship
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Appendix A
Vision, Goals & Objectives
Adopted by City Council on June 20, 2017
Ordinance No. 1173
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SOUTHLAKE 2035 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 2035 GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Goal 1: Quality Development
Promote quality development that is consistent with the Urban Design Plan and existing
development patterns, 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 and enhancement 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.
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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.
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 roadways,
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.
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.
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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
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 Identify and prioritize the funding and construction of mobility system
capital improvements projects according to the impacts on safety, system
efficiency, costs, and improving levels of service for roadways.
Objective 3.6 Increase safe bicycle mobility when reasonably possible.
Objective 3.7 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 3.8 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 3.9 Obtain adequate right-of-way for future roadway corridors and improvements.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Goal 11: Tourism
Enhance the quality of life for residents and the sustainability of City businesses through the
use and promotion of the tourism, convention and hotel industry as a tool for the local
economy in the City.
Objective 11.1 Promote a destination image for the City and continuously evolve it to
adapt to changing economic conditions.
Objective 11.2 Support programs enriching experiences for residents and visitors.
Objective 11.3 Increase awareness and utilization of the hotel accommodations and
meeting facilities in the City.
Objective 11.4 Promote and implement programs that increase the patronage of businesses
in the City.
Objective 11.5 Support events held in the City that promote the City’s tourism goal and
objectives.
Objective 11.6 Support partnerships with other businesses and organizations that are
mutually beneficial.
Goal 12: Community Engagement
Promote and prioritize initiatives that involve and empower home owners associations, residents and
businesses to collaborate with the City of Southlake in achieving community objectives
Objective 12.1 Use technology to engage the community on topics of interest that informs
and facilitates the exchange of information.
Objective 12.2 Provide opportunities for the community’s youth to advise and participate
in policy and decision making, while investing in future generations.
Objective 12.3 Implement effective engagement strategies, such as Town Hall Forums,
that solicit input from the community.
Objective 12.4 Engage with community groups to identify opportunities to enhance
transparency and encourage participation in local government.
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Appendix B
Appendix C
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.
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Appendix D
Illustrative Recommendations Map from the Southlake 2030 Carroll/1709 Small Area Plan