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Ordinance No. 480-730, (ZA17-064) / Stony Brook
OPPOSED RESIDENT
To: City of Southlake
Date:01/15/18
RE: SPIN Meeting —January 17, 2018
Dear Mayor Laura Hill and City Council members,
From: Perry Vargas Jr.
CC: Perry Sr. & Elvira Vargas
My name is Perry Vargas Jr. I am the son of Perry and Elvira Vargas that reside at 209 Brock Dr.
Southlake, TX. I am writing you on their behalf in opposition of the Stony Brook development as
unanswered questions, and potential changes to their street, has become very stressful for them to
cope with. They are 75 years old and are in need of your assistance with their questions.
As mentioned during past meetings, my parent's two main concerns are flooding to their property and
safety regarding vehicle traffic on 1709, which you will see in the attached video(s) has become quite
challenging, and a huge concern for all city residents. Video clips were taken at 4:00 PM & 8:30 AM,
respectively.
Recently, we learned by one of our neighbors that Stony Brook is proposing to open up Brock Drive to
their development. This comes after stating on record that as a good neighbor they would not disturb
the Brock addition. Another promise made (with my wife and I present) is that they would install a
retaining pond to collect rainfall, which would satisfy one of my parent's concerns, yet this isn't noted
anywhere in the proposed development plan. The developer also mentioned to my wife and I that no
research, (that they were aware of) has been made to the small creek located behind my parent's
house, where drainage from the new development will be directed to, but would look into it and
provide us with an update — as of today no update.
With safety in mind, opening up Brock Drive to the new development isn't the answer for a second
entrance, nor any unforeseen emergency conditions. In fact, this idea only creates a u-shaped entrance
and/or exit right back to the same busy street used as the main entrance to the development. This will
cause additional risk for an accident or incident created by "two" drivers entering 1709 at the same
time, at nearly the same point of entrance, instead of one. 1 can't help but wonder if this is a plan to
redirect the Sienna emergency exit complaint issue to a neighborhood of least resistance.
Currently, the Brock residence consists of several military vets (my father being one of them) and small
children that use Brock Drive for exercise and play. If opening up Brock Dr. to additional traffic is
approved, major improvements will need to be made to the street for safety reasons. Items such as
building a wider street, installing sidewalks, safety signs, relocating mailboxes and improved water
drainage, just to name a few.
Additionally, and with all due respect, I don't agree with the developer that their homes will attract
primarily empty nesters as they have communicated, nor do I believe they can predict what the
proposed alleyway in the development plan will be used for. Based on my experience, alleyways of all
types generally turn into parking lots for unpleasant sites such as nonrunning vehicles and unfinished
projects.
Moreover, proposing a development plan that benefits only one resident isn't fair to the rest of the
neighborhood, especially considering it will reduce the open acreage by nearly half. When the seller is
long gone remaining Brock residents, and surrounding neighborhoods, affected by the new
development will still be here to support the city of Southlake where we are all proud to live. With that
said, we must do what's right for everyone!
On a positive note, and although we don't agree with the current development plan, we are optimistic
that an agreement can be reached. But first, we need answers to our questions.
We ask that you share our concerns with the developer and hear their answers before moving forward
with any final decisions.
Our Main Concerns:
1. Flooding
2. Safety of Brock residents
3. Traffic
4. Reducing Brock addition by 40% to accommodate one resident.
S. Density
On a final note, and speaking for myself, I sometimes wonder if we are at a point that further developing
our open space has us flirting with pushing people away. In my opinion, a much less dense development,
perhaps 1 acre lots (like the Brock addition) is much more appealing, and is more consistent with what
makes Southlake so attractive. Like wide open spaces, less traffic and a country atmosphere.
In closing, I want to say to each and every council member, thank you for your ear and thank you for all
that you do for our city.
Everything you do is greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
I wish everyone a wonderful New Year!
Sincerely,
Perry Vargas Jr.
PS. Please see the additional comments and pictures received from my mother on the following page.
Thank you!
"Perry,
After light rain, these pictures show rain water coming down from the Hills Church across the street
from our home. The Church put that tank there to hold water after extending cemented parking lot, but
as you can see it is not holding much water. The rain water flows rapidly down the hill into our ditches
and creek behind the homes located on the east side of Brock Drive. I cannot imagine what will happen
when they build all of those new homes and rain water flows down the hill into the creek as planned.
Flooding possible.
TIMM
Notification Response Form
ZA17-064
Meeting Date: October 5, 2017 at 6:30 PM
QUINONES, MICHAEL C
105 BROCK DR
SOUTHLAKE TX 76092-8201
Direct questions and mail responses to:
City of Southlake
Planning & Development Services
Notification Response
1400 Main St; Ste 310
Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: (817)748-8621
Fax: (817)748-8077
PLEASE PROVIDE COMPLETED FORMS VIA MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERY
BEFORE THE START OF THE SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING.
Being the owner(s) of the property so noted above, are hereby
in favor of pp d to,", undecided about
(circle or underline one)
the proposed Zoning Change and Development Plan referenced above.
Space for comments regarding your position:
After multiple attempts to contact Terry Holmes and Megan Holmes Lozano to discuss his Stony Brook
development and Brock Addition community concerns. I have received no response, so I am forced to
oppose the unknown. I will also have a presentation for the January 2018 City Council meeting to
explain in detail the concerns.
Signature:
Additional Signature:
Date:,
Date:
Printed Names
Must be property owner(s) whose name(s) are printed at top. Otherwise contact the Planning Department. One form per property.
Phone Number (optional):
Notification Response Form
ZA17-064
Meeting Date: October 5, 2017 at 6:30 PM
QUINONES, MICHAEL C
109 BROCK DR
SOUTHLAKE TX 76092
Diirect questions and mail responses to:
City of Southlake
Planning & Development Services
Notification Response `
1400 Alain St; Ste 310
Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: (817)748-8621
Fax: (817)748-8077
PLEASE PROVIDE COMPLETED FORMS VIA MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERY
BEFORE THE START OF THE SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING.
Being the owner(s) of the property so noted above, are hereby
in favor of opposed to ,? undecided about
(circle or underline one)
the proposed Zoning Change and Development Plan referenced above.
Space for comments regarding your position:
After multiple attempts to contact Terry Holmes and Megan Holmes Lozano to discuss his Stony Brook
development and Brock Addition community concerns. I have received no response, so I am forced to
oppose the unknown. I will also have a presentation for the January 2018 City Council meeting to
explain in detail the concerns.
Signature:
Additional Signature:
( 1�/ )
Printed Names 14 )
Must be property owner(s) whose name(s) are printed at top. Otherwise contact
Phone Number (optional):
Date: rff,
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Planning Department. One form per property.