2017-10-10 Meeting Report (FM 1709 - FM1938 Corrifor Plan)
SPIN MEETING REPORT
SPIN Item Number:
SPIN2017-32
Project Name:
FM 1709 –FM 1938 Corridor Plan
SPIN Neighborhood:
Citywide
Meeting Date:
October 10, 2017
Meeting Location:
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
City Council Chambers
Total Attendance:
One (1)
Host:
Sandra Harrison, Community Engagement Committee
ApplicantPresenting:
Ken Baker, Sr. Director of Planning and Development Services
City Staff Present:
Jerod Potts –Policy & Strategic Initiative Principal Planner
Attached to the end of this report are the Southlake Connect Results for the October 10, 2017SPIN Town
Hall Forum
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FORUM SUMMARY:
Development Details:
FM 1709 –FM 1938 Corridor Plan is the Second of six (6) sector land use plans
Comprehensive Plan is a reflection of the values and desires of the citizens, guides
growth and development in the City, sets the City’s expectations for quality of life,
determines level of services, and prioritizescapital improvement projects
All recommendations in the comprehensive plans are aligned with the City’s strategy
map. Also, we make sure the recommendations are formatted in a way that is
measurable. Assign metrics (Key Accountability Indicators) to the recommendations
Comprehensive planning began in Southlake in 1969
FM 1709 -FM 1938 Corridor study area consists of 850 acres
The Land Use Plan focuses on the type of land use designation on properties
This planalsoprovides specific recommendations for certain study areas
Comprehensive planning is not zoning. This process does not remove the existing
zoning designation on a piece of property
Land Use Plan indicates a couple of areas thatgarden type or low leveloffice may be
appropriate in medium density residential areasas a transition area
Land Use Recommendationsby study area:
LU1 –approximately 28 acres along Davis Blvd. (FM 1938) south of FM 1709
Currently there are a number of ranch-style, large lot homes
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Creek area that runs along western boundary
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There is an entitlement for a4,000 SF retail development south of the existing
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Sonicon the west side of FM 1938
Some recommendations include:
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Properties should be master planned or developed in a coordinated
matter, if possible
Any development should explore a creek crossings from Davis to
residential to the west
Shared driveway access to minimize the number of drives that should
alignwith future median openings on FM 1938
Passive trail along creek area
Preserve, highlight, incorporate creek area into future development
Scale of development needs to be consistent with the surrounding area
Per an economic development study there are retail, restaurant target
uses that are identified; those type of uses are encouraged
Buildings should be located near the property line and parking should be
behind buildings and screened fromFM 1938where possible
LU2 –approximately33 acres
There are two church properties to the north and west of this property
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Some recommendations include:
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Evaluatecreek crossing back to FM 1938
Properties should be master planned or developed in a coordinated
manner, if possible
Any development that occurs should preserve or highlight the creek area
in terms of green space, walking areas
Significant tree cover on these properties –development should try to
preserve this tree cover
There are two large tree areas adjacent to the church propertiesand any
development that occurs should attempt to preserve that tree area, to
serve as a buffer between the residential development and the church
properties
Subdivision should be walkable withsidewalks,connections tothe open
space, as well as connections to theFM 1709 sidewalk system
LU3 –approximately14 acres
A number of non-conforminguses and structuresarelocated on this property
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Medium density designation to the west, flood plain through the center
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Private drive along Michael Dr. served off one single meteron Davis
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Some recommendations:
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Maintainmedium density residential west of the creek, do allow or
consider garden office type uses, if the property is redeveloped
Redevelopment of properties should highlight, preserve floodplain
corridor
Future redevelopment to the western portion should be sensitive to the
Siena neighborhood, as it relates to noise, traffic, building heights,
lighting and views
Work with property owners todedicateautility easement along Michael
Dr.so lots can be metered individually
As any development occurs, use these recommendations as a guideline
to evaluate any development coming forward
LU4 –approximately22 acres
East of Davis, south of Continental
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Bear Creekisto the south; creek is Southlake’s southern boundary
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Some recommendations:
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Change office commercial designation to mixed useand note that the
development to the west close to the Country Walk development, either
residential or garden-office use is recommended as a transitional use
between the subdivision and any future development on FM 1938
Change Land Use designation from retail commercial designation to
mixed use; mixed use is more of a variety and can respond to some of
the market conditions better than the retail commercial land use
designation
Non-residential development that does occur should be to the scale of the
area, in terms of being low-profile. Target industries defined in the
Economic Development Master Plan such as low profile office or health
and medical uses, target retail, restaurant uses are encouraged
Any development that occurs should be towards the street with parking to
the back, with parking screened
Creek area to the south should be highlighted as an amenity if
development occurs
Any development should be walkable and there should be open space
and pathway connections, as well as to the future FM 1938 sidewalk
system as well as any internal pathway systems
LU5
North of Sprouts
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Currently low-densityresidentialarea
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Some recommendations:
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Keep low densitydesignation on the propertybut note that office
development at a low scale may be consideredthrough the rezoning
process
Any development that occurs should use existingcommercialopening on
Randol Mill / FM 1938 so there is cross connectivity
Consider office commercial
Building should be along FM 1938 with parking in the back and the tree
area should be preserved to the greatest extent possible
LU6
Southlake Marketplace;C-3 zoning on the property
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There is approximately 202,000 SF of retail
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Approximately 1,000 parking spaces in the development
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Some recommendations:
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Look at some new driveway configurations to makeaccess into and out of
the center easier; includes constructing driveway and signal across from
DPS West station(public-private partnership)
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)when possible
If the property is rezoned, include improvement to the large parking field,
providing open and greenspace, landscaping, lighting, replacing non-
conforming signs
LU7
Includes Peytonville
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Retail commercial and medium density land use designation
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Some recommendations:
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Extend office commercial land use designation to reflect the use of the
orthopedics building instead of the retail designation
As the tree farm is developed the types of uses that may be appropriate
should be aligned with target industries
Undeveloped office properties along Peytonville as they are developed,
cross access should be provided to limit the number of drives onto
Peytonville
Provide internal cross access from Players Circleto Peytonville so a
vehicle does not have to get back on FM 1709 to get from Players Circle
to Peytonville
Encourage development consistent with the medium density land use
category on the southern portion of the tree farm (scale should be
appropriate for that area)
Any development that occurs should be compatible with the Southlake
Woods property
LU8
Cities property, about 13 acres. Where the old senior center is located at the end
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of the cul-de-sac
Some recommendations:
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City should retain this property as a passive recreation use, such as
walking, jogging, exercising
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, etc.)
LU9
Property to the west of Carroll Ave.
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Primarily undeveloped
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When the Southlake 2030 plan was written, a small area plan was developed for
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the area from Carroll back to Timarron. A number of recommendations in this
plan is what you see in the built environment in terms of Park Village, Winding
Creek
Committee felt there were a number of recommendation still applicable to the
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Rucker property and wanted to keep those in place
Some recommendations:
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Anything north of Zena Rucker Rd. would be the office-type development.
The backs of the buildings should look like fronts of buildings as this will
be a major traffic thoroughfare through here.
Wooded areas / drainage areas are recommended to be preserved on the
Rucker property
Encourage water reuse for irrigation
Any green building design
Preserve and enhance existing creeks
LU10
North of FM 1709 and west of Carroll
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Mendez / Strunk properties
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Not recommending placing additional drives on Carroll
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Some recommendations:
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Extend medium density land use to the south
Properties along Carroll could bedeveloped asgarden officeif planned in
a comprehensive manner
Any office development along Carroll Ave. should have cross access
back to the traffic signal at FM 1709 / Tower Plaza
A new drive cut at Carroll Ave. and Main St. is not recommended
Mobility Recommendations
M1(FM 1709 / FM 1938 Mobility)
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Some recommendations:
Recommendation toimplement Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)
Examples includeadaptive signal controls, advanced signal
systems, variable speed limits,dynamic messaging signs,in-
vehicle systems,road geometry warnings, pedestrian safety
warnings, bicycle warnings
MT2 (1938 Medians)
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Some recommendations:
Encourage TXDOT to provide medians along FM 1938 consistent
with the City’s median plan
Explore the addition of a traffic signal at Sunset
MT3 (1938 Intersection Enhancement)
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Some recommendations:
Improve aestheticsof the FM 1709 -FM 1938 intersection in a
manner consistent with urban design themes
MT4 (1709 sidewalks)
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There are a couple of gaps in the sidewalk system
Some recommendations
Provide a continuous sidewalk system along FM 1709
MT5 (Hills Church Retaining Wall / Sidewalk)
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Some recommendations:
As the sidewalk project comes in, look to design or retrofit
hardscapeconsistent with the City’s Urban Design Plan
MT6 (Pedestrian Crossings by Town Square)
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Some recommendations:
Enhance the pedestrian crossings at the intersections of FM 1709
and Carroll Ave. and Central to make a more walkable
environment
Consider utilization of an alternative form of transportation such as
a trolley to move people between Town Square, Shops of
Southlake, and Park Village
Pedestrian Bridge
MT7 (1938 Sidewalks)
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Some recommendations:
Explore grants for sidewalk along FM 1938 south of FM 1709
Parks Recommendations
Central Park
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Some Recommendations:
Explore options to activate the park and attract users
Former Safety Town Property
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Under 1 acre in size located near DPS West facility
Some Recommendations:
The City should retain this property as undeveloped open space
along FM 1938
Exhibits presented at SPIN:
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS:
None
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SouthlakeConnect Results for the October 10, 2017SPIN Town Hall Forum