Item 4J
M E M O R A N D U M
January 30, 2018
To: City Council
From: Kenneth M. Baker, Sr. Director of Planning and Development Services
Subject: CP18-002, Ordinance No. 1186, Amendment to the City of Southlake 2030 and
2035 Comprehensive Plans for the purpose of revising the definition of the Low
Density Residential category.
Action
Requested: Recommend approval of amendment 1186 – Amendment to the City of
Southlake 2030 and 2035 Comprehensive Plans for the purpose of revising the
definition of the Low Density Residential category to include the
recommendations outlined in the staff report.
Background
Information: Currently, the definition for the “Low Density Residential” land use category
states that land within this category is suitable for detached single-family
residential development at a “net density” of one or fewer dwelling units per
acre. The “net density” is the number of dwelling units per “net acre”. “Net acre”
excludes the acreage within “public right-of-way” of the development. As
currently written, any private streets or access easements proposed within a
residential development are not excluded to determine a “net acre” and the “net
density.” City Council has requested that staff bring forward a proposal
amending the definition of this category to also exclude any private streets or
access easements, in addition to excluding public streets, needed within the
development.
Staff
Recommendation: Recommend approval of proposed Ordinance No. 1186.
Citizen Input: A SPIN Town Hall Forum was held for this item on January 9, 2018. Link to the
SPIN Meeting Report: SPIN2018-04
Planning & Zoning
Commission: January 18, 2018; Approved (5-0) as presented subject to the staff
memorandum dated January 12, 2018.
Supporting
Documents: Exhibit “A” Existing Definition for Low Density Residential
Exhibit “B” Proposed Changes to the Low Density Residential Definition
Exhibit “C” Proposed Definition for Low Density Residential
Exhibit “D” Proposed Ordinance No. 1186 (Draft)
(E) Link to the adopted Southlake 2030 Consolidated Land Use Plan
(Ordinance No. 1022)
(F) Link to PowerPoint Presentation
Staff Contact: Kenneth M. Baker, AICP – (817) 748-8067
Dennis Killough, AICP – (817) 748-8072
CP18-002 Page 2
Ord. No. 1186 Exhibit “A -D”
Exhibit “A”
Existing Low Density Residential Definition
Existing Definition: The Low Density Residential category is for detached single-family
residential development at a net density of one or fewer dwelling units per acre. Net density is
the number of dwelling units per net acre, which excludes acreage in all public rights-
of-way. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks / Open Space and
Public / Semi-Public categories. The Low Density Residential category encourages the
openness and rural character of the City of Southlake.
Exhibit “B”
Proposed Changes to the Low Density Residential Definition (changes in red)
Proposed Changes: The Low Density Residential category is for detached single-family
residential development at a net density of one or fewer dwelling units per acre. Net density is
the number of dwelling units per net acre, which excludes acreage in all public rights-of-way,
easement, and lots designated for public or private streets. Other suitable activities are those
permitted in the Public Parks / Open Space and Public / Semi-Public categories. The Low
Density Residential category encourages the openness and rural character of the City of
Southlake.
Exhibit “C”
Proposed Definition for Low Density Residential
Proposed Definition: The Low Density Residential category is for detached single-family
residential development at a net density of one or fewer dwelling units per acre. Net density is
the number of dwelling units per net acre, which excludes acreage in all rights-of-way,
easement, and lots designated for public or private streets. Other suitable activities are those
permitted in the Public Parks / Open Space and Public / Semi-Public categories. The Low
Density Residential category encourages the openness and rural character of the City of
Southlake.
CP18-002 Page 3
Ord. No. 1186 Exhibit “A -D”
Exhibit “D”
ORDINANCE NO. 1186
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE ADOPTED SOUTHLAKE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AND THE SOUTHLAKE 2035 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REVISING THE DEFINITION OF THE LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL CATEGORY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by
the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local
Government Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 11.05 of the Southlake City Charter provides for the adoption and updating
of a Comprehensive Master Plan and its components; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has forwarded a recommendation that the
Southlake 2030 Comprehensive Plan and the Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan be amended as set
forth herein below and the City Council having conducted a public hearing on the proposed changes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1
Pursuant to Section 11.05 of the Southlake City Charter, the Comprehensive Master Plan, of which
the Southlake 2030 Comprehensive Plan and the Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan are components,
may be submitted in whole or in part from time to time to the Council for their adoption, accompanied
by a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and shall contain a planning
CP18-002 Page 4
Ord. No. 1186 Exhibit “A -D”
consideration for a period of at least ten (10) years. The proposed amendments to the Southlake 2030
Comprehensive Plan and Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan which include the following and are
noted by written description in Exhibit “A” and attached hereto and incorporated herein, are hereby
approved.
SECTION 2
The different elements of the Comprehensive Master Plan, as adopted and amended by the City
Council from time to time, shall be kept on file in the office of the City Secretary of the City of
Southlake, along with a copy of the minute order of the Council so adopting or approving same. Any
existing element of the Comprehensive Master Plan which has been heretofore adopted by the City
Council shall remain in full force and effect until amended by the City Council as provided herein.
SECTION 3
This ordinance shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council and subject
to the City Council motion as indicated on Exhibit “B”.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 1st reading the 6th day of February, 2018.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
By:
______________________________
Laura Hill, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Carol Ann Borges – TRMC
City Secretary
CP18-002 Page 5
Ord. No. 1186 Exhibit “A -D”
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading the 20th day of February, 2018.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
By:
______________________________
Laura Hill, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Carol Ann Borges – TRMC
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
City Attorney
City of Southlake, Texas
CP18-002 Page 6
Ord. No. 1186 Exhibit “A -D”
“EXHIBIT A”
RESERVED FOR APPROVED AMENDMENT
CP18-002 Page 7
Ord. No. 1186 Exhibit “A -D”
“EXHIBIT B”
City Council motion at 1st Reading:
RESERVED FOR CITY COUNCIL MOTION
City Council motion at 2nd Reading:
RESERVED FOR CITY COUNCIL MOTION