Item 6A 2035 SH 114 Corridor PlanORDINANCE NO. 1171
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE S.H. 114 CORRIDOR
PLAN AS AN ELEMENT OF THE SOUTHLAKE 2035 PLAN,
THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE.
WHEREAS, a Home Rule Charter of the City of Southlake, Texas, was approved by the
voters in a duly called Charter election on April 4, 1987; and,
WHEREAS, the Home Rule Charter, Chapter XI requires an update to the City’s
comprehensive plan elements every four years,
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan is an element of
the Southlake 2035 Plan, the City’s Comprehensive Master Plan,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan complies
with the Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals, & Objectives,
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan provides the
guiding principles for all the elements of the Comprehensive Plan, including the Land Use and
Master Thoroughfare Plans, for the S.H. 114 Corridor,
WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed that the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan has been
formulated with adequate public input,
WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed that the recommendations in the S.H. 114
Corridor Plan herein reflect the community’s desires for the future development of the S.H. 114
Corridor,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. All of the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct and the City
Council hereby incorporates said findings into the body of this ordinance as if
copied in its entirety.
Section 2. The statements in ‘Exhibit 1’ are hereby adopted as the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan of
the Southlake 2035 Plan.
Section 3. 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 ordinance
and minute order of the Council so adopting or approving the same. Any existing
element of the Comprehensive Master Plan which has been heretofore adopted
by the City Council shall remain in full force until amended by the City Council as
provided herein.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of
Southlake, Texas, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct
conflict with the provisions of such ordinances, in which event the conflicting
provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed.
Section 5. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases,
clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance are severable,
and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall
be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of
competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the
remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this
ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without
the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph or section.
Section 6. The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to post the
proposed ordinance in its entirety on the City website together with a notice
setting out the time and place for a public hearing thereon at least ten (10) days
before the second reading of this ordinance, and if this ordinance provides for the
imposition of any penalty, fine or forfeiture for any violation of any of its
provisions, then the City Secretary shall additionally publish this ordinance in the
official City newspaper one time within ten (10) days after passage of this
ordinance, as required by Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Southlake.
Section 7. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as required by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 1st reading the 6th day of June, 2017.
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CITY SECRETARY
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading the 20th day of June, 2017.
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CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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EXHIBIT 1
S.H. 114 Corridor Plan
Ordinance No. 1171
Adopted by City Council on June 20, 2017
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Abstract
The S.H. 114 Corridor Plan is the first of six sector plans adopted during the Southlake 2035 process. The
plan encompasses approximately 1,878 acres that are adjacent to S.H. 114. The most prominent land
uses include commercial activities and residential uses; although a significant portion of the plan area is
classified as vacant or underdeveloped. As such, the primary objectives for planning in the S.H. 114
corridor are maintaining high development and urban design standards, buffering residential uses from
the roadway corridor and commercial uses, and ensuring continued quality growth. The Plan further
addresses the unique characteristics and challenges of the S.H. 114 corridor and provides specific
planning recommendations in regard to land use, mobility, environmental resources, as well as parks,
recreation and open space.
Sector Planning and Land Use Planning
Introduction
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.
The City of Southlake approaches land use planning through sector planning, a method which divides
the City into sectors to identify development issues and to develop recommendations for each individual
area. This approach recognizes that planning issues are numerous and complex, and may vary from area
to area or even site to site. In short, the purpose of a sector 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. For the Southlake 2030 Plan, eight sector plans were created:
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MAP 1: SOUTHLAKE 2030 PLANNING SECTORS
This strategy is continued in the Southlake 2035 Plan with four sector plans (West, North, Central,
Southeast) and two corridor plans. The 1709 corridor and 1938 corridor will be combined into one plan
called the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan (also known as the F.M. Corridor Plan). Due to its
visibility, as well as its unique challenges and opportunities, the 114 Corridor will continue to be
evaluated as a distinct planning area from the other 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 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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Relationship to Southlake’s 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. 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 (please see
Appendix B).
The Strategic Management System guided the development of the Southlake 2035 Plan Vision, Goals
and Objectives (VGO), which define a desired direction for growth for the City. As such, all
recommendations in the Southlake 2035 Plan are tied to at least one Strategic Focus Area from the
Strategic Management System and at least one Objective from the Adopted Vision, Goals and
Objectives.
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 to 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
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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 C).
Additional information on North Texas 2050 and Vision North Texas is available at
www.visionnorthtexas.org.
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Table of Contents
Abstract i
Land Use Planning and Sector Planning Introduction i
Relationship to Southlake’s Strategic Management System iii
Relationship to Vision North Texas iii
1.0 Introduction to the S.H. 114 Corridor 1
1.1 Character of the Corridor 2
1.2 Preliminary Analysis 2
1.2.1 Existing Land Use Distribution 3
1.2.2 Existing Zoning 4
1.2.3 Recent Development Changes 5
2.0 Planning Challenges and Issues 7
3.0 Land Use Recommendations 8
3.1 Existing Land Use Categories and Definitions 8
3.2 Optional Land Use Categories and Map 21
3.3 Recommendations 31
4.0 Mobility Recommendations 43
4.1 Corridor Roadways 44
4.2 Corridor Pathways 48
4.3 Recommendations 50
5.0 Environmental Resource Recommendations 57
5.1 Recommendations 60
6.0 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Recommendations 62
Appendix A: Adopted Southlake 2035 Plan Vision, Goals and Objectives
Appendix B: City of Southlake Strategy Map
Appendix C: Vision North Texas Guiding Principles
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1.0 Introduction to the S.H. 114 Corridor
The S.H. 114 Corridor generally includes all properties adjacent to S.H. 114 from the western city limit to
the eastern city limit. The S.H. 114 Corridor includes some of the City’s larger developments including
Southlake Town Square, Gateway Plaza, the campuses of Sabre and TD Ameritrade and the master
planned development of Carillon. This plan is focusing on the entire length of S.H. 114 that crosses the
city from the northwest to the southeast but also includes Southlake Boulevard (F.M. 1709) from North
Carroll Avenue to the eastern City limit. The western portion of Southlake Boulevard (F.M. 1709), west
of North Carroll Avenue, is not included in the S.H. 114 Corridor because it is within the boundaries of
the F.M. 1709 Corridor Plan and is addressed therein.
The boundaries of the plan area are shown in the following map.
MAP 2: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR BOUNDARIES
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1.1 Character of the Corridor
The S.H. 114 Corridor is generally characterized by office, retail, medical, and residential uses along with
some larger tracts of vacant land. Office and medical uses are generally found along the frontage road
of S.H. 114 and most of the retail is located between S.H. 114 and Southlake Boulevard. The largest
concentration of retail and restaurant uses is found at Southlake Town Square, The Shops at Southlake,
Village Center and Gateway Plaza. More recent developments in the corridor that are built or under
way for construction along the corridor include TD Ameritrade, Kimball Park, and the Granite Office
Building.
Granite Office Building TD Ameritrade
Kimball Park
1.2 Preliminary Analysis
To fully understand the development issues facing S.H. 114 corridor, an analysis of existing conditions is
critical. The following section offers an assessment of the existing land uses and zoning as well as a
description of recent development changes in the corridors.
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1.2.1 Existing Land Use Distribution
An evaluation of existing land use in the S.H. 114 corridor shows that approximately 35.0% is classified
as “Vacant”, which is down from 47% in 2012. Significant properties with this classification are the “NR-
PUD” Non-Residential Planned Unit Development, “ECZ” Employment Center zoning and “AG”
Agriculture zoning districts. With the development of TD Ameritrade on approximately 80 acres near the
Sabre campus, the most significant pieces of undeveloped land along the corridor are the 125 acre
Milner tract west of N. Carroll Ave., the 55 acre and 40 acre tracts near the intersection of Dove Rd. and
White Chapel Blvd., and the approximately 50 acres of land remaining in Carillon. Other significant tracts
are the former flea market at the southeast corner of S.H. 114 and N. White Chapel Blvd. and the 21
acre tract at the corner of S.H. 114 and Blessed Way.
“Household Activities” and “Unbuilt Residential” comprises the next most common land use category
with 16.2% of the land area or 304.7 acres. “Shopping and Dining” comprise approximately 275.4 acres,
or 14.7% of the land area in the corridor. “Social, Cultural or Religious” land use consists of
approximately 79 acres or 4.5% of the total land area in the sector, although this is down about 50%
from the Southlake 2030 analysis due to Gateway Church selling portions of its property for
development. Medical and Healthcare also comprises a growing portion of the 114 Corridor with 2.9% of
the land area or 55.2 acres. This growth is due largely to the development of the Methodist Southlake
Health Center but also due to growing demand for and construction of medical office space along the
corridor and within the city.
TABLE 1: S.H. 114 EXISTING LAND USES
*Exclusive of public right-of-ways
The map below illustrates existing conditions of the corridors. 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.
Existing Land Use Acres* Percentage
Vacant / Developable 657.0 35.0%
Household Activities/Residential 304.7 16.2%
Shopping/Dining 275.4 14.7%
Parks, Recreation & Open Space 84.3 4.5%
Social / Cultural/ Religious 79.0 4.2%
Medical and Healthcare 55.2 2.9%
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MAP 3: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR EXISTING LAND USES
1.2.2 Existing Zoning
The existing zoning in the S.H. 114 Corridor is primarily a mix of Site Plan District (S-P-1 and S-P-2),
General Commercial District (C-3), Downtown District (DT), Non-Residential Planned Unit Development
District (NR-PUD) and Employment Center Zoning District (ECZ) designations. There is also a large
portion of land area with the Agricultural Zoning District (AG) and limited Single-Family Residential and
Two Family Residential Zoning District designations (SF-1A, SF-2, SF-20A, SF-20B, SF-30, and MF1).
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MAP 4: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS
1.2.3 Recent Development Changes
Since the adoption of the Southlake 2030 Plan, there have been several new developments in the S.H.
114 Corridor. The development includes residential, office, retail, restaurant and civic park as shown in
the following map:
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MAP 5: RECENT (5 YEAR) DEVELOPMENT SINCE SOUTHLAKE 2030 ADOPTION
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2.0 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.
Development along the S.H. 114 Corridor
According to traffic counts conducted by the City in 2015, an average of 58,202 vehicles traverse the 114
corridor each day. With the City’s proximity to both DFW Airport and Alliance Airport in Ft. Worth and
the overall health of the northeast Tarrant County market, the vacant land along S.H. 114 has become
extremely desirable for development. Providing a diverse and attractive range of land uses along the
corridor will be necessary to attract the type of development the City would like to see along the
corridor. Since much of this land consists of large tracts, there are opportunities to master plan many of
these areas to ensure good vehicle/pedestrian connectivity, land use mixes and public services. In
addition, as development occurs, this will provide for opportunities to implement the City’s Urban
Design Plan.
S.H. 114 also presents visual opportunities and challenges. It is the public face and dominant impression
of the community for thousands of freeway commuters and travelers daily. The City’s 2008 Urban
Design Plan set a number of goals for the Corridor, many of which have been achieved with the quality
design of bridge structures and landscaping improvements. This plan and the 2035 Urban Design Plan
seek to build upon these improvements and set new goals for design and aesthetics in both the public
and private realms.
The growing corporate corridor along W. Kirkwood also holds great potential for creation of a cohesive
urban design theme directly off of S.H. 114. The critical challenge along the S.H. 114 corridor is to
establish private development standards that can create a sense of place along this highway corridor.
Essentially, the scale and character of any future development along the highway corridor will be able to
better define the corridor due to the expanse of the highway right-of-way.
Pedestrian Mobility and Safety
As with any highway, pedestrian mobility and safety will be a challenge on a high volume roadway such
as S.H. 114. The implementation of strategies to reduce cut-through traffic will also help protect
residential neighborhoods and enhance pedestrian safety around schools, churches, community centers
and parks. Of particular concern are the safety hazards posed by vehicles to school-aged children and
other residents during the peak drop-off and pick-up hours. The City will continue to work with local
school districts to identify safe routes to all schools, establish safe drop-off and pick-up zones and
encourage walking or bicycling as safe alternatives to driving children to school.
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3.0 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 (discussed in
Section 1.2.1) 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 comprehensive 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 CATEGORIES AND DEFINITIONS
The following sections describe the twelve underlying land use categories. Additional information such
as the recommended land use mix, scale and context criteria, and overall character and design
characteristics are provided for land use categories that include a mix of uses and require further
clarification.
FLOODPLAIN
Purpose and Definition: The Floodplain category illustrates areas designated by the August 1995 Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maps as being in the 100-year floodplain. The “floodplain” is
an expanse of natural vegetation and wildlife, and should be preserved as natural open area. Within the
floodplain is “floodway” that must be kept free of encroachment in order that the 100-year flood may
be carried without harmful increases in the height of flood waters. Although it is not to be encouraged,
the portion of the floodplain not in the floodway may be reclaimed for development under certain
circumstances if in accordance with FEMA regulations. The designated land use for areas of reclaimed
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floodplain is that of the immediately adjacent land use category. This designation may also include
environmentally sensitive areas, habitats, or wetlands that may not be in FEMA identified floodplains.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Purpose and Definition: The Corps of Engineers category includes all property adjacent to Grapevine
Lake owned by the federal government and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE). The
primary purpose of this property is the temporary reservoir storage of flood waters. Within the COE
ownership (and, in some instances, on adjacent private land), there is a regulatory flowage easement at
an elevation of 572 feet above sea level. Through lease agreements with the COE, property within the
Corps of Engineers category may be utilized as parks, recreation, and open space. Ancillary commercial
and retail activities associated with these uses are permitted, but no habitable structures may be
developed within the flowage easement.
PUBLIC PARKS / OPEN SPACE
Purpose and Definition: Public Parks/Open Space are public areas designated for active and passive
recreation, such as parks and athletic complexes, and public open space for the preservation of the
scenic vistas and natural vegetation of the City. This Land Use Plan depicts only existing Public
Parks/Open Space facilities; potential Public Parks/Open Space sites are illustrated in the Parks,
Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan.
PUBLIC / SEMI-PUBLIC
Purpose and Definition: Public/Semi-Public areas are suitable for a wide range of public, civic, and
religious uses, such as government offices and facilities, public and private schools, churches and related
facilities (including parsonage and parochial schools), cemeteries, and Public Parks/Open Space uses in
conjunction with these developments.
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Purpose: The purpose of the Low Density Residential land use category is to provide for and to protect
low intensity detached single-family residential development that promotes the openness and rural
character of Southlake.
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Definition: The Low Density Residential category is for detached single-family residential development
at a net density of one or fewer dwelling units per acre. Net density is the number of dwelling units per
net acre, which excludes acreage in all public rights-of-way. Other suitable activities are those permitted
in the Public Parks / Open Space and Public / Semi-Public categories described previously. The Low
Density Residential category encourages the openness and rural character of the City of Southlake.
Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Low Density Residential category are
intended only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions.
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Single-family Residential 85% ±15%
Open space** 10% ±10%
Civic use 5% ±5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
**Park dedication fees may be appropriate in lieu of open space. Small subdivisions (less than 4 lots)
may be designed without open space.
Scale and Context Criteria: Scale and context criteria describe intensity, location, and compatibility
criteria for the mix of land uses proposed.
Residential Uses:
Single family detached dwellings at a net density of one or
fewer dwelling units per acre.
Open Space:
Open spaces should be designed to add value to the
development and may include parks, playgrounds, greenbelts,
ponds and lakes, gardens, and conservation areas.
Provide natural walking paths along stream and creek corridors.
Preserve existing wooded areas and stream corridors when feasible.
Emphasize environmental elements as “features” rather than constraints.
Civic Uses:
Small scale government offices and facilities, schools, churches and related facilities.
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Overall Character and Design: This land use category is primarily characterized by single family
detached dwellings with rural cross-section roadways.
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Purpose: The purpose of the Medium Density Residential land use category is to promote a
neighborhood setting primarily comprised of single family detached houses.
Definition: The Medium Density Residential category is suitable for any single-family detached
residential development. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks/Open Space
and Public/Semi-Public categories previously discussed.
Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Medium Density Residential category
are intended only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific
conditions.
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Single-family Residential 85% +15%
Open space 10% ±10%
Civic use 5% ±5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
Scale and Context Criteria:
Residential Uses:
Single family detached dwellings.
Open Space:
Open spaces should be designed to add value to the development and may include parks,
playgrounds, greenbelts, ponds and lakes, gardens, and conservation areas.
Provide natural walking paths along stream and creek corridors.
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Preserve existing wooded areas and stream corridors when feasible.
Emphasize environmental elements as “features” rather than constraints.
Civic Uses:
Small scale government offices and facilities, schools, churches and related facilities.
Overall Character and Design Images:
Medium Density Residential Uses
OFFICE COMMERCIAL
Purpose and Definition: The Office Commercial category is a commercial category designed and
intended for the exclusive use of office and limited office-related activities. It is established for and will
be allocated to those districts best suited for supporting commercial activity of an office character. It
has been established to encourage and permit general professional and business offices of high quality
and appearance, in attractive landscaped surroundings with the types of uses and design exterior
appearance so controlled as to be generally compatible with existing and future adjacent and
surrounding residential development. Properties with this designation may serve as a transition
between established residential neighborhoods, major roadways, and retail development. Other
suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks/Open Space and Public/Semi-Public categories
previously discussed.
Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Office Commercial category are
intended only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions.
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Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Office 85% ±15%
Open space 10% ±10%
Civic use 5% ±5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
Examples:
Typical Office Commercial Uses
RETAIL COMMERCIAL
Purpose and Definition: The Retail Commercial category is a lower- to medium-intensity commercial
category providing for neighborhood-type retail shopping facilities and general commercial support
activities. It is intended to provide limited local retail and/or office uses which serve neighborhoods in
close proximity. It is intended that all uses in this category will be compatible with adjacent single family
uses, thereby maintaining the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods. This category is
intended to encourage comprehensively planned developments. In areas where the Retail Commercial
designation is adjacent to residentially zoned properties or areas with a residential designation on the
Land Use Plan, lower intensity activities such as office or office-related uses should be planned adjacent
to the residential uses. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks/Open Space,
Public/Semi-Public, and Office Commercial categories previously discussed.
Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Retail Commercial category are
intended only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions.
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Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Retail 65% +35%
Office 20% ±20%
Open space 10% ±10%
Civic use 5% ±5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
REGIONAL RETAIL
Purpose: To preserve and promote quality, high-intensity retail centers along the S.H. 114 corridor that
provide convenient shopping for Southlake residents and to attract residents of neighboring
communities.
Definition: The Regional Retail land use category is a higher-intensity commercial category providing for
regional retail shopping facilities that generally draw customers from a very large market area (5 mile
radius or greater). Development within this land use may consist of a single large anchor store (>
100,000 sq. ft.) or have multiple anchor tenants (department, supermarket, drug, home improvement,
sporting, variety, or specialty) along with pad sites developed on the fringe of the area. Other permitted
secondary uses include fast food, restaurants, banks and service stations; however, these uses must be
integrated into the larger primary use. Regional Retail designated areas should have direct access to
State Highway 114. Also, development within the Regional Retail land use category must adhere to
specific design guidelines (see appendix).
Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Regional Retail category are intended
only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions (see page
15).
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Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Retail 90% ±10%
Office 5% ±5%
Open space 5% ±5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
MIXED USE
Purpose: To provide an option for large-scale, master-planned, mixed use developments that combine
land uses such as office facilities, shopping, dining, parks, and residential uses.
Definition: The range of activities permitted, the diverse natural features, and the varying proximity to
thoroughfares of areas in the Mixed Use category necessitates comprehensively planned and
coordinated development. New development must be compatible with and not intrusive to existing
development. Further, special attention should be placed on the design and transition between
different uses.
Typically, the Mixed Use designation is intended for medium- to higher-intensity office buildings, hotels,
commercial activities, retail centers, and residential uses. Nuisance-free, wholly enclosed light
manufacturing and assembly uses that have no outdoor storage are permitted if designed to be
compatible with adjacent uses. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks/Open
Space, Public/Semi-Public, Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, Retail Commercial, and
Office Commercial categories previously discussed.
Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Mixed Use category are intended
only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions (See page
16).
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Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Retail 30% ±20%
Office 35% ±30%
Residential 15% ±15%
Open space 15% ±15%
Civic use 5% ±5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
Scale and Context Criteria:
General:
Buildings and their pedestrian entrances are to be oriented towards internal streets.
Larger-format retail uses (with footprints larger than 40,000 s.f.) shall be located adjacent to
the arterial or highway with pedestrian entrances from internal streets.
Retail and Office Uses:
Pedestrian-oriented or automobile-oriented.
Hotel Uses:
Hotel uses should be full-service hotels at market-driven locations, primarily in the S.H. 114
Corridor. Full-service, for the purposes of this plan, shall be hotels that include a table-
service restaurant within or directly attached to the hotel. Other services or amenities
typically included would be bell service and room service, as well as available meeting space.
The desire is to approve hotels adequate to support market-driven commerce in the City,
paying attention to the product mix such that the hospitality services in the area are
complementary to one another.
Single-family Residential Uses:
Residential uses are to be located between the proposed office or retail uses and existing
residential neighborhoods. These uses are intended to provide a lower intensity transition
between existing neighborhoods and commercial uses.
Residential uses should be well integrated with proposed open space and other civic uses to
create a sense of place.
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They should also be integrated with proposed commercial uses in a manner that provides
internal automobile and pedestrian access to convenience commercial uses.
Single-family residential uses are recommended to be to the density and scale that is
appropriate based on the context and character of the proposed overall development.
Open Space:
Consider environmental elements as “features,” rather than constraints.
Emphasis shall be placed on preservation of existing wooded areas and stream corridors.
Avoid channeling or piping of streams.
Streams or creeks should become a focal point rather than the rear of the development.
Provide natural walking paths along stream and creek corridors.
Well designed and integrated open spaces are critical to the creation of successful mixed-
use neighborhoods.
Open spaces should be designed to add value to proposed development and not as an
“after-thought”. To that end, open spaces should maximize frontage along residential and
office uses. Open spaces shall occupy a prominent place in the development of a
neighborhood and form the center pieces of a community.
Open spaces are intended to be the “front-yards” and invite passive recreational activities.
Open spaces may be in the form of pocket parks, children’s play areas, squares, linear
greens, and conservation areas.
Use the topography as an advantage, do not flatten the site.
Preserve views.
Civic Uses:
Civic uses such as day-cares, post office, police substation, local government offices,
churches, etc. are encouraged. Ideally, civic uses should be located centrally in the
development and provide convenient access to all other uses and activities in the
development.
Civic uses are to be designed to the scale and context of the neighborhood. Uses are
encouraged to be appropriately scaled to the proposed development and generally limited
to a maximum of 10,000 square feet of built area.
Overall Character and Design:
Buildings are to be designed to be pedestrian friendly.
Buildings shall have shallow setbacks and sidewalks that are a minimum of 10’.
Buildings are to be oriented towards other buildings (across the street) or towards open spaces.
Minimize the impact of surface parking.
Mix up land uses to maximize shared parking.
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Street Design Standards:
Internal streets to be designed to accommodate both automobiles and pedestrians.
Streets to be designed with curb and gutter.
Interconnected street network.
Regular blocks and streets.
Block widths between 400’ and 600’.
Design speed <25 mph.
Representative Images:
Residential Uses
Neighborhood Scale Retail
Integrated Open Space
Natural Open Space Professional Office Use Civic Use
TOWN CENTER
Purpose: The purpose of the Town Center land use district is to
encourage the creation of a pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use urban
environment that serves as Southlake’s downtown and center of
community life.
Definition: The Town Center land use designation is intended to
enhance and promote the development of the community’s
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downtown. The goal is to create an attractive, pedestrian-oriented environment that becomes the
center of community life in Southlake. It may include compatibly designed retail, office, cultural, civic,
recreational, hotel and residential uses. All uses shall be developed with a great attention to design
detail and will be integrated into one cohesive district or into distinct sub-districts, each with its own
unique characteristics. A mix of different uses is encouraged to create a vibrant, lively, and unique
environment.
Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Town Center category are intended
only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions.
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Retail 35% ±25%
Office 25% ±10%
Residential 15% ±15%
Open space 15% +10%
Civic use 10% ±5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
Scale and Context Criteria:
Retail Uses:
Pedestrian-oriented retail and service uses.
Office Uses:
Pedestrian-oriented office uses.
Residential Uses:
Residential uses are to be located between the proposed office or retail uses and existing
residential neighborhoods. These uses are intended to provide a lower intensity transition
between existing neighborhoods and commercial uses.
Residential uses should be well integrated with proposed open space and other civic uses to
create a sense of place.
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They should also be integrated with proposed commercial uses in a manner that provides
internal automobile and pedestrian access to convenience commercial uses.
Residential uses are recommended to be to the density and scale that is appropriate based
on the context and character of the proposed overall development.
Open Space:
Consider environmental elements as “features,” rather than constraints.
Emphasis shall be placed on preservation of existing wooded areas and stream corridors.
Avoid channeling or piping of streams.
Streams or creeks should become a focal point rather than the rear of the development.
Provide natural walking paths along stream and creek corridors.
Well designed and integrated open spaces are critical to the creation of successful mixed-
use neighborhoods.
Open spaces should be designed to add value to proposed development and not as an
“after-thought”. To that end, open spaces should maximize frontage along residential and
office uses. Open spaces shall occupy a prominent place in the development of a
neighborhood and form the center pieces of a community.
Open spaces are intended to be the “front-yards” and invite passive recreational activities.
Open spaces may be in the form of pocket parks, children’s play areas, squares, linear
greens, and conservation areas.
Use the topography as an advantage, do not flatten the site.
Preserve views.
Located to add value, to create a sense of place, and to invite passive recreational activities.
Public squares, plazas, and parks integrated with the surrounding development.
Civic Uses:
Government offices and facilities, schools, churches and related facilities.
Overall Character and Design Images:
Retail Uses Integrated Open Space
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Representative Mixed Uses
INDUSTRIAL
Purpose and Definition: Industrial and business service development that is relatively free of unwanted
side effects, such as unsightliness, noise, odor, glare, vibrations, etc., is permitted in the Industrial
category. If meeting the qualification of relatively free of unwanted side effects, suitable types of
development in the Industrial category can be characterized by the manufacturing, processing,
packaging, assembly, storage, warehousing and/or distribution of products. Ancillary commercial and
retail activities associated with these uses are permitted. Public Parks / Open Space and Public / Semi-
Public activities as described above may be permitted if surrounding industrial uses do not pose hazards
and are sufficiently buffered.
OPTIONAL LAND USE CATEGORIES AND DEFINITIONS
The following Optional Land Use Categories, or Overlays, were developed using the Southlake 2035 Plan
Vision, Goals and Objectives as a guide, as well as the recommendations of the Economic Development
Master Plan, which was the first Southlake 2035 element to be adopted. Using market studies
commissioned by City Council, the Economic Development Master Plan assessed the areas in which the
Southlake marketplace is oversaturated, such as retail, and recommends a focus on target growth
industries to build and sustain both the daytime and resident population of Southlake.
The target industries, which include corporate offices, information technology, biotechnology, high-
value services firms, research and development, restaurants and restaurant clusters, and medical, health
and wellness, have been developed as Land Use overlay recommendations for the 114 Corridor. While
existing land use designations were largely retained, three new overlay districts were created and
applied based on the recommendations of the Southlake 2035 Economic Development Master Plan.
The Optional Land Use Categories are intended to be used as a tool to convey the City’s most desirous
development pattern along the SH 114 Corridor and is intended only to serve as a guide if the property
owner chooses to develop in this manner consistent with the optional land use category . As identified
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earlier in the plan (Section 1.2.2) it is recognized that many properties are currently zoned and the plan
recommends that all underlying land use designations stay in place except as noted in Land Use area #9
near Shady Lane.
CORPORATE OFFICE OVERLAY (3 Types of Overlays – 1) Campus Office; 2) Multi-Tenant Office; and 3)
High Rise
Purpose and Definition: The Corporate Office Overlay is an overlay category designed and intended for
the use of high-quality, medium to large-scale office buildings or campuses and their ancillary uses and
structures. This district is inherently suited for the development of office developments 50,000 square
feet or larger for the use of corporate or regional headquarters, professional services firms, financial
firms, information technology and media companies, biomedical companies, and other users which
drive demand for medium to large-scale office buildings or campuses. Ideally, such developments will be
located in areas adjacent to and contiguous with existing users of the same type and scale to create a
critical mass of daytime population within the city. These uses will be well-connected to the existing
highway and arterial street network, with the buildings themselves typically presenting one or more
significant façades along the 114 Corridor.
The Corporate Office Cluster consists of three typologies of office development, Campus Office, Multi-
Tenant Office and High Rise Office. These definitions are not regulatory and are intended only to be
guidelines. Greater flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions.
CAMPUS OFFICE BUILDINGS
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Campus Office Overlay
The Campus Office overlay category is a commercial overlay category designed and intended for the use
of high-quality, medium to large-scale office buildings or campuses and their ancillary uses and
structures. This district is inherently suited for the development of built-to-suit office developments
100,000 square feet or larger for the use of corporate or regional headquarters, professional services
firms, financial firms, information technology and media companies, biomedical companies, and other
users which drive demand for medium to large-scale office buildings or campuses.
Generally characterized by 2-4 story buildings that have a floor-to-area ratio (FAR) under 1, with highly
integrated green space as a key feature of the design, parking structures or underground parking
dispersed and/or separated from the main building, horizontally-integrated floor plans, more subdued
low-impact building design, and the presence of multiple buildings or building wings if accomplished in
an environmentally sensitive manner. Amenities such as walking trails, open space, plazas, water
features, special roadway and sidewalk treatments, and unique landscaping should be incorporated into
the development.
In most cases campus office type development is envisioned to occur near or adjacent to established
neighborhoods. While it is understood that developments of this scale and size will change the
development characteristics in the area, special attention must be paid to designing the development in
a manner that addresses neighborhood adjacency concerns. This may be accomplished by preserving
natural buffers or establishing new buffers, installing low-level lighting, locating buildings and parking
structures in a manner which will create the least impact, including locating parking structures
underground, and designing traffic circulation to disperse traffic or focus it on higher-capacity roads
which create the least impact on residential properties.
MULTI-TENANT BUILDINGS
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Multi-Tenant Office Overlay
The Multi-Tenant Office category is a commercial overlay category designed and intended for the use of
high-quality, medium to large-scale office buildings of 2-4 stories that may be build-to-suit or speculative
(“spec”) built. These office developments are envisioned to be 50,000 square feet or larger in either a
standalone or office park configuration, and are for the use of corporate offices, professional services
firms, financial firms, information technology and media companies, biomedical companies, research
and development, medical office, and other users which drive demand for medium to large-scale office
buildings. These buildings are less prominent than high-rise office with floor layouts that are designed
for maximum user flexibility.
HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
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High-Rise Office Overlay
Generally characterized by 5+ story buildings having a FAR of 1-5, smaller floor plates, below-ground or
concentrated parking areas or structures integrated with the building, highly visible or iconic building
design features, and more concentrated or delineated open spaces. Greater building heights may be
considered if open space and tree preservation are increased on the site and signature design features
or amenities are provided. Some ancillary retail may be allowed in this district if it is intended to support
or be supported by the primary office users.
The table below provides a general land use mix for all three types of overlays but recognizes flexibility
must be considered.
Corporate Office Overlay - 1) Campus Office; 2) Multi-Tenant Office; and 3) High Rise
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Office (including parking) 75% ±25%
Supporting Retail 5% ±5%
Open Space 20% ±20%
Total 100%
MEDICAL AND WELLNESS DISTRICT OVERLAY
The Medical Cluster category is an overlay category designed and intended for the concentration of local
to regional healthcare and related facilities, including Medical/Wellness, specialty surgical centers,
pediatric care, geriatric care of an outpatient nature, research and development facilities including those
operated in partnership with a hospital, university, or other similar institutions, and health, beauty and
wellness clinics and facilities. Retail and office should be strictly limited to uses which support the
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primary medical facilities. By its nature, the Medical Cluster is intended to foster collaboration and
multiplication of benefits by locating medical services and disciplines in close proximity to each other,
thereby benefitting both the institutions and the patients they serve. The Medical Cluster is envisioned
to provide the greatest benefits when used in close proximity to existing medical facilities such as those
clustered around the 114 Corridor between N. Carroll Avenue and N. White Chapel Avenue.
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Medical, Health and Wellness 75% ±25%
Supporting Office 5% ±5%
Supporting Retail 5% ±5%
Open Space (plazas & squares) 15% ±15%
Total 100%
RESTAURANT AND SPECIALTY RETAIL OVERLAY
The Restaurant and Specialty Retail Overlay is a commercial overlay category designed and intended for
the concentration of unique dining and specialty retail options not otherwise found in Southlake’s
established retail and restaurant centers. The purpose of this category is to foster the development of a
dynamic, destination restaurant district. This district should feature mostly independent, unique or local
restaurants offering diverse and healthy cuisine in a sit-down format, which may also include aspects of
culinary tourism or educational components up to and including schools offering training in culinary arts.
The overlay may provide for incubation of new businesses and concepts which might otherwise struggle
to operate in more traditional retail commercial spaces. Physical aspects of this district may include
proximity to Community Services uses, proximity to niche retail, frontage onto shared space for dining
or gathering rather than streets, and shared parking.
In areas of the district which are located east of N. Carroll Ave., up to 50% of the land area may be
suitable for retail operations that are boutique or specialized in character. Boutique or unique hotels
designed to be integrated into the environment, health and medical services and support office may
also be appropriate.
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Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Restaurant/Dining 50% ±25%
Specialty Retail 25% ±25%
Open Space or shared use areas 15% ±15%
Civic 10% ±10%
Total 100%
Boutique or unique hotels, health and medical services and support office may also be
appropriate use.
MIXED MEDICAL AND WELLNESS AND OFFICE DISTRICT OVERLAY
The overlay category is designed to allow a mixture of medical/wellness and office uses.
Land Use Overlay Designations
The map on the next page shows the land areas where the overlay land use districts are applicable.
Source: Google Street View Photo
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MAP 6A
The map below shows the land areas where the optional land use categories will be applied.
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The following map highlights the areas with a recommended land use designation change or site specific
recommendation. Please note the only change to the underlying land use plan map is in LU #9 where it
is recommend that the underlying land use be changed to Mixed Use. Land use designation.
MAP 6B
Recommendations Section
The recommendations are outlined in the following tables. The land use (LU)
recommendation numbers (if applicable) in the first column of the table are
references to the numbers in the preceding two maps. The second column
provides a brief description of the issues specific to the site and the third
column provides recommendations to address the issues. The implementation
metric in the fourth column is a quantifiable goal with a specified deadline for
achievement. The “Strategic Link” and “VGO Tie” relate the issues,
recommendations and implementation metrics to Strategic Focus Areas from
the City’s Strategy Map and to specific objectives from the adopted Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals and
Objectives. The “VNT Link” column relates the issues and recommendations to the guiding principles of
the Vision North Texas document, North Texas 2050. The final column provides the abbreviation for the
department(s) that will take the lead on the implementation of the recommendations. This format is
followed for all the recommendation tables in this plan.
For each specific recommendation, a relative ranking (tier) has been established to assist with the
timeframe of implementation for the recommendation. The tiers are divided into three different
categories based on timeframe to implement:
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Tier 1: 1 to 3 Years
Tier 2: 4 to 7 Years
Tier 3: 8 Years and beyond
The tier rankings are used in the development of department work plans as well as the Capital
Improvements Program (CIP). Since most the recommendations that are part of the Land Use Plan are
policy oriented, the recommendations are mostly assigned a Tier 1 implementation schedule.
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TABLE 3: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR PLAN LAND USE RECOMMENDATIONS
Ref.
No. Issues Recommendations Tier and
Implementation
Metric
Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Responsible
Department
LU1 Fidelis and Shivers tracts
Land Use designation is
Mixed Use.
Zoning is S-P-2 with O-1, O-2,
HC, C-1, C-2, C-3, and B-1
uses on Fidelis tract and
Land is currently vacant and
numerous attempts at site
plan approval have been
unsuccessful
Eastern portion of the
property lies adjacent to
established single-family
residential neighborhoods
Planned extension of
Kirkwood Boulevard run
through these tracts
Traffic access onto White
Chapel should be limited
LU#1 – Geographical Area Below
Retain the existing underlying Mixed Use land use
designation and apply the Campus Office Overlay
district.
Future development on these properties should be
approved in a manner that is sensitive to potential
impacts on adjacent residential areas, particularly as
related to noise, traffic, building heights, lighting and
views.
Provide a corner enhancement feature at SH 114 and
W. Dove Rd in conjunction with development on the
west half of the Fidelis tract.
Development of the Shivers property should be
integrated with the Carillon commercial to the east.
For areas immediately along and east of the planned
Kirkwood Blvd. extension, low-impact development
such as residential with a similar design and pattern to
the existing neighborhoods across White Chapel may
be considered as a transition to the neighboring single-
family residential properties. Also a low-scale or
garden office component may be considered if
development is planned in a comprehensive manner
which maximizes tree preservation.
Buffer any residential uses from non-residential uses
on this property.
Traffic signals at major street intersections should be
anticipated and addressed with development.
As development is proposed traffic impacts on Dove
St. and White Chapel Blvd (including the traffic circle)
should be assessed.
Development should be sensitive to the existing tree
cover and attempts should be made during the
planning process to maximize tree cover along with
natural features and topography.
Any development should be walkable and pedestrian
friendly.
Family history of Shivers tract should be preserved or
recognized possibly through use of open space.
As development occurs drive access to Kirkwood Blvd.
should be encouraged with limited drive access onto
White Chapel Blvd.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map and add the
Campus Office
Overlay district with
the locations
indicated on the
optional Land Use
Overlay Map 6A on
page 28.
CBO3 Quality
Development
, B1
1.3, 1.4,
1.8
Development
Diversity,
Efficient
Growth, Quality
Places
PDS
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Ref.
No.
Issues Recommendations Tier and
Implementation
Metric
Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Responsible
Department
LU2 Carillon
Land Use designation is Mixed
Use
Zoning is ECZ
Undeveloped commercial areas
along S.H. 114 frontage or near
hard corner of S.H. 114 and N.
White Chapel Blvd.
Current Master Plan contains a
high concentration of retail and
a recommendation for a
performance arts facility which
the City has determined is
economically unfeasible to build
and operate.
LU #2 – Geographical Area Below
Retain the existing underlying Mixed Use designation
and add the Restaurant and Retail Specialty Overlay to
the west portion of the site and the Mixed Medical
and Office Overlay to southeastern portion of the
area.
In the non-residential portion of Carillon immediately
east of White Chapel between S.H. 114 and Kirkwood,
develop a unique “customer experience” and “sense
of place” that is pedestrian rather than automobile
focused. Desired uses are chef-driven restaurant
cluster, incubator, and possibly a culinary school
component, along with specialty retail and health and
wellness uses consistent with target industries as
identified in the Economic Development Master Plan.
Boutique or unique hotels, health and medical services
and support office may also be appropriate uses if
properly integrated into the environment.
Design process for the non-residential portion of
Carillon should focus on preserving natural tree stands
and utilizing existing trees to create inviting open
spaces. Restaurant cluster is envisioned with common
use outdoor eating and gathering space utilizing
natural and manmade features. In all overlays, a
central park or greenspace may include public facilities
not already discussed which offer a variety of cultural
experiences.
As development is proposed traffic impacts on White
Chapel Blvd. north of SH 114 should be assessed and
the widening of White Chapel Blvd. to 4 lanes between
Kirkwood and SH 114 should occur when warranted.
Provide a combination of structured and surface
parking. Surface parking should be dispersed into lots
of minimal size which are adequately screened from
adjacent rights of way and residential areas.
Future development on these properties should be
approved in a manner that is sensitive to potential
impacts on adjacent residential areas, particularly as
related to noise, traffic, building heights, lighting and
views.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to add the
Restaurant and Retail
Specialty Overlay to
the west portion of
the site and the Mixed
Medical and Office
Overlay to
southeastern portion
of the area with the
locations indicated on
the optional Land Use
Overlay Map 6A on
page 28.
CBO3 Quality
Development
, B1
1.7, 1.8,
2.1
Efficient
Growth,
Activity
Centers, Quality
Places, Healthy
Communities
PDS
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Ref.
No.
Issues Recommendations Tier and
Implementation
Metric
Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Responsible
Department
LU3 3 acres property north of
Countryside Bible Church and
Chapel Crossing along S.H. 114.
City-owned property
This property is part of a
larger area of nearly
contiguous tree coverage
along S.H. 114 between
Kirkwood Blvd. and White
Chapel Blvd.
LU #3 – Geographical Area Below
Encourage preservation of trees along S.H. 114
frontage to preserve continual tree-line along both
sides of the corridor and provide a “city in a forest”
aesthetic on the western side of the city.
Maintain this land as passive permanent open space
and encourage development of adjacent properties in
such a manner that a contiguous natural tree line is
maintained between S.H. 114 and developed sites
when practical.
Tier 1 – Add a note to
the Consolidated Land
Use Plan that this
property will be
maintained as passive
permanent open
space.
CBO3 Quality
Development
, B1
1.1, 1.8,
1.9, 7.5,
7.8
Environmental
Stewardship,
Quality Places
PDS
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Ref.
No.
Issues Recommendations Tier and
Implementation
Metric
Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Responsible
Department
LU4 SE corner of S.H. 114 and N. White
Chapel Blvd.
Land Use designation is Mixed
Use
Zoning is S-P-2
LU #4 Geographical Area
Retain the existing underlying Mixed Use designation
and add the Mixed Medical and Office Overlay to
southeastern portion of the area.
Medical, health and wellness uses encouraged in
accordance with Economic Development Master Plan
recommendations. Multi-story Corporate or office uses
with signature corner feature, parking structure, and
below grade parking are encouraged.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to include
Mixed Medical and
Office Overlay with
the locations
indicated on the
optional Land Use
Overlay Map 6A on
page 28.
CBO3 Quality
Development
, B1
1.7, 1.8,
2.1
Efficient
Growth,
Activity
Centers, Quality
Places, Healthy
Communities
PDS
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Ref.
No.
Issues Recommendations Tier and
Implementation
Metric
Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Responsible
Department
LU5 Hospital Site
Includes approximately 30.7
acre hospital property, of
which half is developed as
either buildings or parking.
Additional approximately 6.6
acres at NE corner of N.
White Chapel and E. Highland
zoned for low density single-
family residential.
Land Use designation is
Mixed Use and a small
portion of Flood Plain
Zoning is S-P-2 and SF-1A
LU #5 Geographical Area
Retain the existing underlying Mixed Use designation
and add Medical and Wellness and Office Overlays.
The future development of the site should occur in a
manner consistent with the initial hospital
development.
Vehicular and pedestrian connectivity to the existing
hospital and surrounding properties is encouraged.
Parking structures and below grade parking are
encouraged.
Future development near Highland St and White
Chapel Boulevard should be approved in a manner
that is sensitive to potential impacts on adjacent
residential areas, particularly as related to noise,
traffic, building heights, lighting and views. Acceptable
types of development may also include garden office
for properties adjacent to White Chapel Boulevard and
Highland Street.
Development should be sensitive to the existing tree
cover and attempts should be made during the
planning process to maximize tree cover along with
natural features and topography.
Any development should be walkable and pedestrian
friendly.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to include
Medical and Wellness
Overlay with the
locations indicated on
the optional Land Use
Overlay Map 6A on
page 28.
CBO3 Quality
Development
, B1
1.7, 1.8,
2.1
Efficient
Growth,
Activity
Centers, Quality
Places, Healthy
Communities
PDS
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Ref.
No.
Issues Recommendations Tier and
Implementation
Metric
Strategic Link VGO VNT Link Responsible
Department
LU6 124 acre Milner property
Land Use designation is
Mixed Use, Flood plain, and
Medium Density Residential
Zoning is AG
Surrounded by areas of Low-
Density Residential and
Medium-Density Residential
LU #6 Geographical Area
Retain the existing Medium-Density Residential and
Mixed Use designations and add the Mixed Medical
and Office Overlay to the north portion of the site
corresponding to the underlying Mixed Use
designation.
Office development should be limited to building size
and scale which is compatible with adjacent single-
family residential and preserves the maximum amount
of green space on the site. Buffer should be
established between existing and future residential
uses and planned office uses. Any commercial
component should be developed holistically with
neighboring commercial properties to the east,
including the considerations shared parking and the
alignment of access drives along S.H. 114 to improve
parking and access to the existing commercial site at
the corner of 114 and Carroll.
Future development should be approved in a manner
that is sensitive to potential impacts on adjacent
residential areas, particularly as related to noise,
traffic, building heights, lighting and views.
Culinary or Specialty Retail may be appropriate on the
eastern side of the property provided it is designed in a
manner that is respectful to existing site features and
the adjacent residential neighborhood.
Development of the Medium Density Residential
portion of the property should evaluate connectivity to
Lakewood Acres to allow this neighborhood direct
access to the S.H. 114 frontage road.
Any development should be walkable and pedestrian
friendly.
Embrace and leverage topography and natural features
to create a signature development on this site. Avoid
mass grading of site or alteration of existing stream.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to include
Mixed Medical and
Office Overlay with
the locations
indicated on the
optional Land Use
Overlay Map 6A on
page 28.
CBO3 Quality
Development
, B1
1.3, 1.4,
1.6, 1.8,
2.1, 4.1,
7.5
Development
Diversity,
Environmental
Stewardship,
Quality Places
PDS
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LU7 Gateway Church in NR-PUD #5 and
S-P-1 (480-714) and Chesapeake
property
Land Use designation is Mixed
Use and Public/Semi-Public
Zoning is NR-PUD and AG
Contains Gateway Church
campus and multiple
undeveloped parcels
Gateway Church has in the last
several years sold portions of
its land
Existing wetlands on
Chesapeake site. Drains water
from Town Square to the 100
year flood plain east of N.
Kimball Ave.
LU #7 Geographical Area
Retain existing Mixed Use and Public/Semi-Public Land
Use designations and add Multi-Tenant Office Overlay
on the undeveloped portion along S.H. 114 as
indicated on the Overlay Map page 28.
Office development should consist of moderately-
scaled buildings with a high degree of design quality
with amenities at major corners and features such as
structured or underground parking. Buildings should
lessen in height closer to Kirkwood Blvd. corridor.
Office development near Highland St. should be
limited to building size and scale which is compatible
with adjacent single-family residential and preserves
the maximum amount of green space on the site.
Buffer should be established between existing and
future residential uses and any planned office uses.
Future development should be approved in a manner
that is sensitive to potential impacts on adjacent
residential areas, particularly as related to noise,
traffic, building heights, lighting and views.
Area is also appropriate for medical development
consistent with overlay description, and educational
facilities as recommended in the Economic
Development Master Plan.
Future development on the Chesapeake site should
incorporate existing wetlands and creek. Evaluate the
water intake from Town Square and reduce impact on
downstream flood plain.
Any development should be walkable and pedestrian
friendly and should explore opportunities to
interconnect adjacent properties particularly to the
north through a trail system.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to include
the Multi-Tenant
Office consistent with
the locations
indicated on the
optional Land Use
Overlay Map 6A on
page 28.
CBO3 Quality
Development
, B1
1.4, 1.8,
2.1, 7.4
Efficient
Growth,
Environmental
Stewardship,
Quality Places
PDS
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LU8 Cherry Ln
Land Use designation is Office
Commercial and Mixed Use.
Zoning is O-1, C-2, C-3, S-P-1,
MF-1, SF-1A
Contains a variety of uses and
development intensities close
to the 114 corridor, including
garden office, duplex, retail,
and an animal clinic.
65 LDN airport overlay.
LU #8 Geographical Area
Retain underlying Mixed Use and Office Commercial
Future Land Use designations and add the Medical and
Wellness Overlay along S.H. 114 as indicated on the
Overlay Map page 28.
Encourage the Medical and Wellness uses as described
in the Overlay along S.H. 114. However, Culinary or
Specialty Retail may be considered along S.H. 114 if
traffic impacts can be addressed.
Redevelopment of residential properties to the north
as garden office may be considered if development is
proposed in a comprehensive manner with emphasis
on connectivity to adjacent commercial properties.
Future development should be approved in a manner
that is sensitive to potential impacts on adjacent
residential areas, particularly as related to noise,
traffic, building heights, lighting and views.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to add
Medical and Wellness
Overlay as indicated
on the Overlay Map
6A - page 28.
CBO3 Quality
Development
, B1
1.7, 1.8,
2.1
Efficient
Growth, Quality
Places
PDS
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LU9 Commercial areas near Shady Lane
Land Use designation is Retail
Commercial and Office
Commercial
Zoning is C-3 and S-P-1
Between 114 frontage and
existing low-density
neighborhood
LU #9 Geographical Area
Add the Medical and Wellness Overlay to all areas west
of Shady Lane and Restaurant and Specialty Retail
Overlay to the area at the northeast corner of Kimball
and SH 114.
Amend Future Land Use Map and change the land use
designation from Office Commercial and Retail
Commercial land use categories to the Mixed Use Land
Use Category.
Medical uses should consist of lower intensity
destination uses such as health and wellness designed
around specific user.
Retail establishments consistent with target industries
identified in the Economic Development Master Plan
may be considered if potential traffic impacts are
adequately addressed.
Cross access between properties should be provided.
Natural tree buffers should be preserved along
residential boundaries.
Future development should be approved in a manner
that is sensitive to potential impacts on adjacent
residential areas, particularly as related to noise,
traffic, building heights, lighting and views.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to add
Medical and Wellness
Overlay and the
Restaurant and Retail
Specialty Overlay as
indicated on the
Overlay Map 6A on
page 28.
Tier 1 - Amend Future
Land Use Map
(underlying) and
change the land use
designation from
Office Commercial
and Retail Commercial
land use categories to
the Mixed Use Land
Use Category as
indicated on the Land
Use Plan Map 6B on
page 29.
.
CBO3 Quality
Development
, B1
1.7, 1.8,
2.1
Efficient
Growth,
Activity
Centers, Quality
Places, Healthy
Communities
PDS
The following recommendations (LU 10 -14)
address the creation of the overlay land use
recommendations and the general geographic
location of the land uses.
LU10 The north side of 114 corridor
between W. Kirkwood Blvd.
and N. White Chapel Blvd. is a
growing area for potential
office/corporate campus type
development
Create an overlay or optional Future Land Use to allow
for the development of large-scale office
developments on the north side of 114.
Future development should be approved in a manner
that is sensitive to potential impacts on adjacent
residential areas, particularly as related to noise,
traffic, building heights, lighting and views.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map in to add the
Campus Office
Overlay as indicated
on the Overlay Map
6A on page 28.
CBO3 Quality
Development
, CBO4
Attract High-
Quality
Businesses,
B1, C4
1.8 Quality Places PDS
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LU11 The area containing Children’s
Medical Center, Methodist
Southlake Hospital, and
Harborchase has the potential to
aid in attracting health care uses
and facilities to Southlake
Create an overlay or optional Future Land Use to foster
development of health services facilities in the area
along S.H. 114 between N. White Chapel and N. Carroll
while also allowing market flexibility for these sites to
develop as offices.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to add the
Medical and Wellness
or Mixed Medical
Wellness and Office
Overlays as indicated
on the Overlay Map
6A on page 28.
CBO3 Quality
Development
, CBO4
Attract High-
Quality
Businesses,
B1
1.8, 6.4, Educational
Opportunity,
Healthy
Communities
PDS
LU12 The city desires a variety of office
typologies, scale and bulk along the
114 corridor, with future
development consisting primarily
of a mixture of campus and multi-
story offices.
New office development should conform to areas and
formats addressed in overlay districts.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to add the
Mixed Medical
Wellness and Office,
Multi-Tenant Office or
High-Rise Office
Overlay as indicated
on the Overlay Map
6A on page 28.
CBO3 Quality
Development
, B1
CBO4 Attract
High-Quality
Businesses,
B1
1.5, 1.8 Quality Places PDS
LU13 Based on the findings of the MXD
Retail Saturation study, Southlake
is over-retailed and future retail
should be highly targeted and
specialized.
New retail is encouraged to be limited to areas
identified in the 114 Corridor Overlay districts and
consistent with the recommendations of the Economic
Development Master Plan.
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to add the
Restaurant and Retail
Specialty Overlay as
indicated on the
Overlay Map 6A on
page 28.
CBO3 Quality
Development
, CBO4
Attract High-
Quality
Businesses,
B1
1.8, 2.1,
6.2, 6.4
Development
Diversity
PDS
LU 14 The existing newly created optional
land use categories serve as a
guide for development if a
property owner or developer
wishes to pursue this option. The
existing underlying land use
categories remain as in the current
Land Use Plan except for LU area
#9.
All existing underlying land use categories remain in
place except as recommended in LU9 (Mixed Use
Category added).
Tier 1 - Amend the
Consolidated Land
Use Map to reflect the
maps indicated as 6A
and 6B of this plan (p.
28 and 29).
CBO3 Quality
Development
, B1
CBO4 Attract
High-Quality
Businesses,
B1
1.5, 1.8 Quality Places PDS
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The following recommendations (LU 15 -17)
address the creation of the overlay land use
recommendations and the general geographic
location of the land uses.
LU15
Parking along SH 114 Corridor
presents a high visual impact if not
properly designed and screened.
Surface parking along S.H. 114 is discouraged unless
adequately screened and buffered. Underground
parking or structured parking is preferred when
development scale permits.
Tier 1 – Amend the
zoning ordinance to
create specific
requirements for
surface parking along
the SH 114 corridor.
Ongoing – inform
potential applicants of
this recommendation
during the initial
design process.
CBO3 Quality
Development
, B1
1.5, 1.8 Quality Places PDS
LU16 Projects with large footprints
exacerbate the urban heat island
effect.
Modify the Zoning Ordinance to allow for incentives on
projects that reduce their development footprint such
as but not limited to allowing for a greater height or
number of stories permitted in conjunction with a
massing study, if a greater degree of landscaping or
open space is provided or with features such as
underground/structured parking.
Tier 1 –Amend the
Zoning Ordinance to
provide incentives to
reduce their
development
footprint.
Quality
Development
&
Performance
Management
and Service
Delivery; B5
1.4,
1.5,
1.8,
7.3
Environmental
Stewardship,
Resource
Efficiency,
Quality Places
PDS
LU17 There are a number of established
residential neighborhoods that
exists near the SH 114 corridor and
new development should occur in
a manner that reduces the impact
of non-residential development on
these existing neighborhoods.
Encourage creative design and development to
address potential impact on adjacent residential
subdivisions. Future development should be approved
in a manner that is sensitive to potential impacts on
adjacent residential areas, particularly as related to
noise, traffic, building heights, lighting and views.
Ongoing (Tier 1) –
inform potential
applicants of this
recommendation
during the initial
design process.
CBO3 Quality
Development
, CBO4
Attract High-
Quality
Businesses,
B1
1.8, 2.1,
6.2, 6.4
Development
Diversity
PDS
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LU18 Based on the Retail Demand
Analysis and Economic
Cluster Studies conducted by
MXD, the Southlake 2035
Economic Development Plan
identifies a number of very
specific office, retail and
restaurant types as target
industries that the City should
strive to attract. It is believed
that given Southlake’s
location and current
retail/restaurant/office
market saturation, these
identified target industries
are the types of uses most
likely to be successful and
prosper in the City. It is
critical to identify these
sectors because these are the
types of businesses that will
most likely create a return on
investment (ROI) as a result
of a City-related incentive and
are most likely to bring value
to the city in the form of
sustainable tax value,
investment, jobs, payroll and
local purchasing. The
identification of target
industries in the Economic
Development Plan served as
the basis for the development
of the optional land use
categories.
Create clear economic development incentive guidelines
that are aligned to meet the objectives of the City in
attraction and/or expansion of identified target
industries and development consistent with the optional
overlay land use categories. The policy should be
structured to allow quantifiable measures to determine
City investment as well as impact on preferred quality of
life benefits.
Tier 1 – Develop an
economic incentive
policy guideline that
indicates that new
developments which
include identified
target industries and
are consistent with
the recommendations
of the SH 114 optional
land use categories
may be considered for
possible City
investment.
F2 6.4,6.6 Development
Diversity
ED
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4.0 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.
4.1 Roadways in the F.M. Corridors
As previously discussed, S.H. 114 is a major roadway corridor in the City of Southlake and in the region
of Northeast Tarrant County. According to the Master Thoroughfare Plan, S.H. 114 is classified as a
highway with 300 to 500 feet of right of way. There are also many other important arterials in the City
that cross this plan area and also S.H. 114 such as Carroll Avenue, Kimball Avenue and White Chapel
Boulevard. The thoroughfare designations for these major roadways as well as other streets in the S.H.
114 Corridor Plan Area are illustrated in the following map.
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MAP 7: EXISTING MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN FOR THE S.H. 114 CORRIDOR
4.1.1 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 Urban Design Plan which contained several recommendations for the 114
Corridor. Because the 2035 Land Use Plan runs ahead of the new Urban Design Master Plan, urban
design recommendations for the 114 Corridor are introduced here and will be carried forward to the
new Urban Design Plan as scheduled.
4.1.2 Major Corridors Urban Design Plan: S.H. 114 Enhancements
Although many of the recommendations of the 2008 Urban Design Plan were implemented, there are
still numerous opportunities to enhance the primary roadway through the city. This will be best realized
with a combination of public and private enhancements which could take the form of landscaping,
bridge design, and corner features identifying developments at major intersections. During the
development of the 114 Corridor plan, several recommendations were discussed which are noted in the
following section. These recommendations will be built upon and expanded with the development of
the Southlake 2035 Urban Design Plan.
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Specific to Highway 114, there are still opportunities for landscaping and design enhancements at key
intersections such as F.M. 1709, Dove Rd., and Kirkwood Blvd. Recent highway projects in the DFW area
such as the George Bush Turnkpike and the Chisolm Trail Parkway in southern Tarrant and northern
Johnson counties provide examples of high-quality freeway design and landscaping.
Chisolm Trail Parkway
Other than Highway 114 itself, one of the areas in the corridor with the greatest potential for
enhancement is the Kirkwood Boulevard corridor. Although not complete, this roadway will eventually
link Solana to the north with the Kimball Ave. corridor to the south. In between, the roadway winds
through a growing cluster of corporate and regional headquarters and office buildings, including One
Kirkwood, Sabre, and TD Ameritrade. These developments all linked by a single roadway create an
opportunity for creative branding of the Kirkwood Corridor through signage, lighting, and landscaping.
Examples of professional district branding are found in the following images.
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Source: Google Street View
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4.2 Pathways in the S.H. 114 Corridor
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 S.H. 114 Corridor.
MAP 8: EXISTING PATHWAYS PLAN
As shown in the map above, the primary east-west route for pedestrian mobility is found along S.H. 114
and also the future Kirkwood Boulevard. However, the sidewalks adjacent to S.H. 114 have several
missing segments and will be built as development occurs along the highway.
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4.3 Mobility Recommendations
In coordination with the Vision, Goals & Objectives, adopted by City Council in June of 2017, the
following table lists the recommendations for the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area regarding mobility. For a
description of each column heading, please refer to the legend following the table.
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TABLE 4: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR MOBILITY RECOMMENDATIONS
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M1 The S.H. 114 bridge at Dove
Street and the associated
concrete embankments serve as
a less than aesthetically pleasing
portal into the City’s major
corporate campus district.
Design and implement a portal
plan at S.H. 114 and Dove Street
which enhances the bridge
structure and redesigns the bridge
embankments.
Fund improvements through the
CIP.
Explore public private partnerships
to improve the entry portal as
development occurs.
Tier 1 – Explore options
during the entitlement
process to partner with
developers/TXDOT to provide
aesthetic improvements the
bridge embankment and
explore the possibility of
incorporating a portal feature
into a future development.
Tier 2 – As part of the Urban
Design Plan/Landscape plan
for the SH 114 corridor
include designs for
improvements to the bridge
structure and embankments.
Tier 3 – Fund recommended
improvements through the
CIP. Explore cost
participation options with
TXDOT.
CBO3 Quality
Development, B1,
C3, F2
1.1, 1.5, 1.9,
1.10,
10.3
PDS, PW, CS Quality Places
M2 Significant portions of S.H. 114
lack landscaping or
beautification, most visibly on the
eastern side of the city
Coordinate with TXDoT and the
City of Grapevine to make
landscape improvements along this
section of the corridor using recent
regional projects such as the
Chisolm Trail Parkway as a design
example.
As part of the development of a
S.H. 114 Urban Design Plan address
the eastern entry portal area along
SH 114.
Tier 2 –Develop an Urban
Design Plan/Landscape plan
for the SH 114 corridor.
Create an unique and
prominent eastern gateway
portal into the City.
Tier 3 – Fund recommended
improvements through the
CIP. Explore cost
participation options with
TXDOT.
CBO3 Quality
Development, B1,
F2
1.1, 1.5, 1.9,
1.10, 7.4,
7.5, 7.6,
10.3, 10.5
PW, CS, PDS Quality Places
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M3 Existing and future high-value
corporate Campus Office
developments along W. Kirkwood
present an opportunity for
branding the corridor with public
space improvements such as
open space, landscaping, lighting
and wayfinding signage.
Design and implement a plan to
create a cohesive and unique
urban design environment along
the Kirkwood Blvd. Campus Office
corridor development and also
buffers the impact to adjacent
residential properties
Design should include the
landscaping of medians,
installation of sidewalks, street
lighting and wayfinding signage
Tier 1 – Implement
landscaping and design
improvements to Kirkwood
Boulevard north of Dove St.
as currently funded in the
CIP.
Tier 2 – As part of the Urban
Design Plan work with the
corporate property owners
on the Kirkwood Campus to
develop a branding theme
that addresses the
streetscape, wayfinding,
landscaping and other
aesthetic improvements.
Tier 3 – Fund recommended
improvements of the Urban
Design Plan through the CIP.
Explore cost participation
options with
TXDOT/Corporate partners.
CBO3 Quality
Development, B1,
C3, F2
1.1, 1.2, 1.4,
1.5, 1.8, 1.9,
2.2, 2.3, 3.1,
3.2, 3.3, 3.4,
3.5, 3.6, 3.8,
6.3, 6.4,
10.3, 10.5,
10.8
PDS, PW, CS Quality Places
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M4 Traffic demands at the
intersection of 114 and Kirkwood
Blvd. and 114 and Dove Street
will necessitate mobility
improvements to the area in
order to ensure easy access to
the City’s Corporate Campus
district.
Construct the SH 114 frontage
road from Dove Street to Kirkwood
Blvd.
Explore the possibility of a Texas
turnaround in one or both
directions at the Kirkwood
intersection.
Evaluate intersection
improvements particularly at SH
114 and Kirkwood to
accommodate traffic.
Assist with the funding of the
project through the CIP.
Ensure future development in this
area includes primary access to
and from S.H. 114 frontage road.
Tier 1 – As part of the 2035
Mobility Plan update the
recommendations for the SH
114 frontage road and
intersection improvements to
address constructing timing,
road functionality and
funding.
Tier 1 – Fund recommended
improvements through the
CIP. Explore cost
participation options with
TXDOT/Corporate partners.
Ongoing – Evaluate new
development proposals along
the SH 114 north of Dove
Street and ensure primary
access is provided to the SH
114 frontage road.
Mobility,
Infrastructure, C1,
C2, B2, F2
3.1, 3.4, 3.7,
3.8
PW Efficient Mobility
Options
M5 Improve pedestrian connectivity
between Southlake Town Square,
Shops of Southlake, and Park
Village across FM 1709/Carroll
Avenue.
Work with TXDOT to make
pedestrian crossings at the F.M.
1709 and Carroll Ave. intersections
more inviting/user friendly for
pedestrians.
Tier 1 – Develop specific
recommendations for
crosswalk improvements in
2035 Mobility Plan that
create a more pedestrian
friendly environment.
Tier 1 - Fund recommended
improvements through the
CIP. Explore cost
participation options with
TXDOT/Corporate retail
partners.
Mobility,
Infrastructure, C1,
C2
1.2,
3.1, 3.2, 3.3,
11.1
PW Pedestrian Design,
Activity Centers,
Quality Places,
Efficient Mobility
Options, Healthy
Communities
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M6 There are portions of Kirkwood
Blvd (Fidelis/Shivers tracts –
Highland/Carroll area) which
have not been completed or fully
improved. Kirkwood Blvd. is a
critical east/west arterial that
allows citizens vehicular access to
work, shopping, dining, schools
and places of worship without
the need to travel on S.H. 114.
Work with developers to have
roughly proportional sections of
Kirkwood constructed in
conjunction with development.
Fund construction of critical
sections such as the bridge
crossing at Carillon and the
intersection improvements at
Carroll Ave./Highland through the
CIP.
Tier 1- Include project details
in the Southlake 2035 Plan as
a recommendation.
Tier 2 – Fund project
improvements through the
CIP
Mobility,
Infrastructure, C1,
C2
3.1, 3.3, 3.5,
3.8
PW Efficient Mobility
Options
M7 The City desires to create an
alternative transportation system
such as a trolley that will create a
unique experience for visitors to
the community, promote and
attract business, alleviate traffic
along 114 created by short
vehicle trips from one local
destination to another, and
connect key destinations such as
shopping areas to corporate
offices, Gateway Church, and
hotels.
Conduct an Alternative
Transportation Feasibility Study
which will allow the City to
examine the feasibility of a variety
of alternative transportation
methods including the trolley that
will assist in promoting economic
development and tourism
consistent with the goals of the
Economic Development and
Tourism Master Plans.
Fund program through the
CIP/HOT fund.
Tier 1 – Prepare an
alternative transportation
study.
Tier 1 - Implement study
recommendations through
the CIP and annual work
plans.
Tier 1 - If needed, include
recommendations of the
study into the 2035 Mobility
Plan
Mobility, Quality
Development,
Business
Attraction, C1, C2,
C4, B2, B4
1.8, 2.2, 3.2,
6.3, 6.4,
10.3, 11.1,
11.3
ED, PDS Efficient Mobility
Options
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M8 Traffic volumes along N White
Chapel between S.H. 114 and
Kirkwood are anticipated to
increase as Carillon, Shivers and
Fiedelis builds out.
Coordinate through a Developer’s
Agreement and the CIP the
widening of N. White Chapel to a 4
lanes divided facility between
Kirkwood and SH 114 as
development occurs in this area.
Evaluate the capacity of the White
Chapel/Dove intersection to
adequately handle anticipated
development in the area.
Tier 1 - Complete the
widening of the N. White
Chapel improvements from
S.H. 114 to Kirkwood in
conjunction with
development
Tier 1 – Incorporate timing of
the widening of White Chapel
Boulevard through a
Developer’s Agreement with
adjacent property owners.
Tier 1 – Evaluate the ultimate
intersection design for the
Dove St/White Chapel
intersection as part of the
Southlake 2035 Mobility Plan.
Tier 1 – Fund project
improvements through the
CIP.
Mobility,
Infrastructure, C1,
C2
3.1, 3.3, 3.6,
3.8
PW Efficient Mobility
Options
M9 The level of service of North
Carroll is expected to decrease as
Carillon and other properties
adjacent to N. Carroll Avenue
develop.
Evaluate the need for the widening
of N. Carroll Ave. from SH 114 to
Highland St as traffic counts and
level of service warrant.
Evaluate the ultimate intersection
design of the future Kirkwood
Boulevard/Carroll intersection.
Tier 1 – Evaluate and
determine the ultimate
roadway design width for
Carroll Avenue from SH 114
to Highland (Future
Kirkwood) as part of the
Southlake 2035 Mobility Plan.
Tier 1 – Evaluate and
determine the ultimate
intersection design of the
future Kirkwood
Boulevard/Carroll
intersection.
Tier 1 – Fund project
improvements through the
CIP.
Mobility,
Infrastructure, C1,
C2
3.1, 3.3, 3.6,
3.8
PW Efficient Mobility
Options
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Ref.
No.
Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Tie Responsible
Department
VNT LINK
The recommendations below shaded in
gray were topics addressed by the
committee that may be more
appropriate in a different plan element
or may have more City wide
application. The intent is to document
these recommendations for either
implementation or further study as part
of other planning documents.
M10 Traffic calming measures and fire
access goals are out of alignment
in certain aspects
Create road design criteria,
informed by studies of roadway
design, pedestrian safety, and best
practices, which achieve the goals
of traffic calming and urban design
while also providing for adequate
fire emergency access
Tier 1 – Evaluate and update
the City’s current traffic
calming policy and consider
incorporating specific
recommendations in 2035
Mobility Plan
Mobility, Quality
Development, C1,
C2, B1, B5
1.5, 3.2, 5.1,
5.9, 5.10
PW, PDS, DPS Pedestrian Design,
Quality Places,
Efficient Mobility
Options
M11 As the city experiences greater
levels of tourism and visitor
activity during festivals
throughout the City and events in
Town Square, a more thorough
approach to pedestrian/visitor
safety may be required.
Consider options and establish
guidelines for improving pedestrian
safety during festivals and special
events in Town Square.
Tier 1 - Evaluate and update
the City’s current pedestrian
safety policy and consider
incorporating specific
recommendations in 2035
Mobility Plan
Safety and
Security, Mobility,
C1, C2
3.1 PW, PDS, ED Pedestrian Design,
Quality Places,
Efficient Mobility
Options
M12 A TEX Rail station in Grapevine
(Main Street) is not easily
accessible from residential and
business areas in Southlake
Consider proposals (perhaps in the
form of a public/private
partnership) for a shuttle or trolley
system to take riders to and from
the Grapevine station to the center
of Southlake
Tier 1 – Further evaluate this
recommendation as part of
the Southlake 2035 Mobility
Plan.
Mobility, Quality
Development, C1,
C2, B2
1.7, 2.2, 3.6,
3.8
PDS, CS Efficient Mobility
Options, Healthy
Communities
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No.
Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Tie Responsible
Department
VNT LINK
M13 The Cotton Belt trail is located
along the boundary of Southlake,
but current bike facilities do not
provide an adequate connection
to this amenity
Specify trail connections between
this regional route and local bicycle
routes
Tier 1 – Provide bicycle
signage along S. Kirkwood
per the recent amendment to
the Southlake 2030 Mobility
Plan.
Tier 1 – As part of the
Southlake 2035 Mobility Plan
explore design options
associated with the widening
of Brumlow Avenue to
accommodate a future
bicycle facility to provide
access to the Cottonbelt trail.
Mobility,
Infrastructure, C1,
C2
1.2, 3.6, 3.8 PW, PDS, CS Efficient Mobility
Options, Healthy
Communities
M14 Bike-pedestrian connectivity to
neighboring cities is lacking or
non-existent
Consider regional sidewalk strategy
and sidewalk connections with
adjacent city pathways in Trophy
Club and Westlake
Tier 1 – Evaluate regional
connectivity as part of the
Southlake 2035 Mobility Plan
Mobility,
Infrastructure, C1,
C2
1.2, 3.3, 3.4,
3.6, 3.8
PW, PDS, CS Efficient Mobility
Options, Healthy
Communities
Recommendations Table Legend
Ref. No. = Reference number.
Issues = A brief description of the issue requiring action.
Recommendations = Recommendations to address the issues.
Implementation Metric = A quantifiable goal, often with a deadline for achievement.
Strategic Link = The Strategic Focus Area(s) from the City’s Strategy Map that relate to the issue and recommendations.
VNT Link = The guiding principle(s) from Vision North Texas that relate to the issue and recommendations.
VGO Tie = Specific objective(s) from the adopted Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals and Objectives that relate to the issue and recommendations.
Responsible Department = The department(s) that will take the lead on implementing the recommendation. PDS = Planning & Development
Services; PW = Public Works; CS = Community Services; ED = Economic Development; DPS = Department of Public Safety
Gray Shading = Citywide goals (not unique to the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area).
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5.0 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 S.H. 114 corridor are
protection of the floodplain and preservation and enhancement of the existing tree canopy. Several
creeks drain into Grapevine Lake with a significant area in the 100 year flood plain running near S.H. 114
and East Highland Street and adjacent to the mixed use development, Carillon, presenting unique
opportunities and challenges.
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.
In addition, significant grade changes in the S.H. 114 Corridor present challenges. Specifically, along S.H.
114 itself, a steep grade separates the highway from the adjacent properties particularly towards the
western half of S.H. 114 within the City limits. This grade change will require special consideration for
any proposed development.
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MAP 9: EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PROTECTION PLAN MAP
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5.1 Environmental Resource Recommendations
Based on the Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals, and Objectives, the following general environmental
resource recommendations are proposed.
For a description of each column heading, please refer to the legend following the table.
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TABLE 5: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS
Ref.
No.
Issues Recommendations Implementation
Metric
Strategic Link VGO Tie Responsible
Department
VNT Link
E1 Development of properties
have the potential to result in
a significant loss of open
space adjacent to S.H. 114
and developed residential
property
Consider purchasing right of first
refusal on identified properties
along the SH 114 corridor in the
event that these properties become
available for purchase.
Tier 1 - Further discuss
the program with City
Council and make a
recommendation.
Quality
Development, C3
4.2, 7.5, 10.2 CS Efficient
Growth,
Environmental
Stewardship
E2 Significant trees areas and
along SH 114 are threatened
for removal when properties
are developed
Address tree protection
requirements or incentives for
protecting trees at key intersections
or view corridors along SH 114.
Ongoing - Ongoing –
Continually evaluate
new development
proposals along the SH
114 north of Dove
Street and ensure
primary access is
provided to the SH 114
frontage road.
Tier 1 – Evaluate tree
preservation ordinance
and determine if
incentives can be
provided to save
significant trees that are
visible along the SH 114
corridor viewshed.
Quality
Development, C3
7.5 PDS Quality Places,
Environmental
Stewardship
The recommendations on the next page
shaded in gray were topics addressed by
the committee that may be more
appropriate in a different plan element
or may have more City wide application.
The intent is to document these
recommendations for either
implementation or further study as part
of other planning documents.
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June 20, 2017 Page 61
E3 The community desires a
higher level of urban forest
maintenance, management
and protection.
Create an easy to use tool that
allows the public to access approved
tree preservation plans via Story
Map or other web access.
Utilize Blue Beam (Plan review
software) to better access tree
preservation plans in terms of
accuracy of data.
Tier 1/implement Blue
Beam Analysis of Tree
Preservation plans.
Quality
Development, C3,
F2
7.5 PDS Quality Places,
Environmental
Stewardship
E4 Due to development the tree
cover map is out of date in
many places where
development has removed
pre-existing trees
Update the tree cover map semi-
annually to reflect development or
other changes in tree coverage
Tier 1/Ongoing –
Update Environmental
Resource Map every
two years to reflect
changing conditions.
Performance
Management and
Service Delivery,
B4
7.3, 7.5, 7.7 PDS Environmental
Stewardship
Recommendations Table Legend
Ref. No. = Reference number.
Issues = A brief description of the issue requiring action.
Recommendations = Recommendations to address the issues.
Implementation Metric = A quantifiable goal, often with a deadline for achievement.
Strategic Link = The Strategic Focus Area(s) from the City’s Strategy Map that relate to the issue and recommendations.
VNT Link = The guiding principle(s) from Vision North Texas that relate to the issue and recommendations.
VGO Tie = Specific objective(s) from the adopted Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals and Objectives that relate to the issue and recommendations.
Responsible Department = The department(s) that will take the lead on implementing the recommendation. PDS = Planning & Development
Services; PW = Public Works; CS = Community Services; ED = Economic Development; DPS = Department of Public Safety
Gray Shading = Citywide goals (not unique to the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area).
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6.0 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
The S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area includes several small public parks particularly within Southlake Town
Square such as Summit Park, Rustin Park, Frank Cornish Park, Central Park and other open spaces. The
S.H. 114 Corridor Plan area also includes some open space and future parks within the Carillon master
planned mixed use community that will be built as the development is built out. A complete discussion
on these facilities will be undertaken with the 2035 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan.
MAP 10: PARKS IN S.H. 114 CORRIDOR PLAN AREA
Based on the Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals, and Objectives, the following parks, recreation and open
space recommendations are proposed.
For a description of each column heading, please refer to the legend that following the table.
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TABLE 6: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR PLAN AREA PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE RECOMMENDATIONS
Ref.
No.
Issues Recommendations Implementation
Metric
Strategic Link VGO Tie Responsible
Department
VNT Link
P1 The Parks Master Plan and Pathways
Map are currently separate
documents (The 2030 Mobility Plan
was updated to integrate two
systems (sidewalks/park pathways)
Evaluate the integrated Parks
and Pathways Map to ensure
that pedestrian connectivity
to park space is planned.
Tier 1 – Reevaluate
pathways plan as part of
the 2035 Mobility Plan to
ensure that pedestrian
connectivity to parks is
achieved.
Tier 1 – Place a high
priority on the
construction of sidewalks
facilities that achieve
connectivity.
Mobility, C1, C2, C3,
B1
3.3, 3.8, 4.6 (Primary)PDS
(Secondary) CS,
PW
Pedestrian
Design, Healthy
Communities
Recommendations Table Legend
Ref. No. = Reference number.
Issues = A brief description of the issue requiring action.
Recommendations = Recommendations to address the issues.
Implementation Metric = A quantifiable goal, often with a deadline for achievement.
Strategic Link = The Strategic Focus Area(s) from the City’s Strategy Map that relate to the issue and recommendations.
VNT Link = The guiding principle(s) from Vision North Texas that relate to the issue and recommendations.
VGO Tie = Specific objective(s) from the adopted Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals and Objectives that relate to the issue and recommendations.
Responsible Department = The department(s) that will take the lead on implementing the recommendation. PDS = Planning & Development
Services; PW = Public Works; CS = Community Services; ED = Economic Development; DPS = Department of Public Safety
Gray Shading = Citywide goals (not unique to the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area).
S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Appendix A
Appendix A
Vision, Goals & Objectives
Adopted by City Council on June 20, 2017
Ordinance No. 1173
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.