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Item 4J Draft Residential Sectors Plan CITY OF SOUTHLAKE DRAFT SECTORS PLAN – 5-8-18 NORTH, CENTRAL, WEST AND SOUTHEAST PLAN AREAS An Element of the Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan Adopted by Southlake City Council Ordinance No. xxxx xxxxxxx, 2018 Prepared by: Planning & Development Services Department Table of Contents Page Overview 1 Land Use Planning and Sector Planning Introduction 1 Relationship to Southlake’ Strategic Management System 3 Relationship to Vision North Texas 4 Adoption Process 5 North Sector Plan Introduction 7 North Sector Planning Issues and Challenges 16 North Sector Recommendations 18 Central Sector Plan Introduction 22 Central Sector Planning Issues and Challenges 30 Central Sector Recommendations 33 West Sector Plan Introduction 38 West Sector Planning Issues and Challenges 47 West Sector Recommendations 49 Southeast Sector Plan Introduction 54 Southeast Sector Planning Issues and Challenges 63 Southeast Sector Recommendations 66 Appendices: A Adopted Southlake 2035 Plan Vision, Goals, and Objectives B City of Southlake Strategy Map C Vision North Texas Guiding Principles 1 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Overview The Sectors Plan includes all four sector plans – the North Sector Plan, Central Sector Plan, West Sector Plan, and Southeast Sector Plan. These four sectors encompass all of the land area in Southlake outside of the three major roadway corridors, which are addressed separately in the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan and the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan. Each of the four sectors is addressed individually in this document, providing an overview of existing land use, mobility and environmental resource considerations, discussing planning challenges and issues, and providing specific recommendations. Sector Planning and Land Use Planning The City of Southlake’s Land Use Plan serves as the community’s vision for future development by allocating the appropriate location, concentration and intensity of future development by land use categories. The plan serves as a guide to all decision making as it pertains to the City’s future development and is thoroughly reviewed approximately every 4 years. The City of Southlake approaches land use planning through sector planning, a method which divides the City into sectors (or corridors along major roadways) to identify development issues and to develop 2 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 (or corridor plan) is to: • Establish a detailed background for the planning area, • Identify current development constraints and issues, • Identify features, resources and areas to be protected or improved, • Explore development opportunities, and • List recommendations for the future development and conservation of the area. Sector planning was first implemented in Southlake during the development of the Southlake 2025 Plan in 2004 and it was also utilized as part of the Southlake 2030 update in 2009. This comprehensive plan update, the Southlake 2035 Plan, includes the same sectors established under the Southlake 2030 Plan with small changes to plan boundaries. This includes four sector plans (West, North, Central, and Southeast) and two corridor plans (S.H. 114 Corridor and F.M. Corridors). Southlake 2025 Planning Sectors Southlake 2030 Planning Sectors Southlake 2035 Planning Sectors 3 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Although recommendations may vary from area to area, all sector and corridor 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 and corridor plans are consolidated to create one cohesive document for the City as a whole and the result is the City’s Land Use Plan. Recommendations developed in the sector plans will also be incorporated into other plan elements, such as the Master Thoroughfare Plan and Parks, Recreation and Open Space / Community Facilities Master Plan, as appropriate. In addition, the sector plans will be utilized in setting priorities in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) planning process, updating current development ordinances and creating new planning related ordinances or programs as needed. Relationship to the Strategic Management System Strategic planning is an ongoing process where resources, critical concerns, community priorities and citizen needs are combined to produce both a plan for the future and a measure for results. More specifically, Southlake’s Strategic Management System links the City’s day-to-day activities to a comprehensive long-term strategy for public policy and management decisions. (See Appendix B for enlarged image) 4 Results City Activities and Operations Comprehensive Plan Elements Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals and Objectives Strategic Management System Citizen Satisfaction Survey The Strategic Management System identifies Strategic Focus Areas and Objectives to guide effective and efficient resource allocation and provides benchmarks to assess performance. The Strategic Focus Areas and Objectives are driven by the City’s Citizen Survey and are outlined in the City’s Strategy Map shown on the previous page. The Strategic Management System guided the development of the Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals and Objectives (VGO), which define a desired direction for growth in the City. All recommendations in the Southlake 2030 and subsequent Southlake 2035 plans are tied to at least one Strategic Focus Area from the Strategic Management System and at least one objective from the adopted Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals and Objectives. The recommendations from the comprehensive plan elements guide the development of the Capital Improvements Program (a five-year plan for the purchase, construction or replacement of the City’s physical assets) as well as departmental business plans. In turn, the Capital Improvements Program and departmental business plans dictate the City’s day-to-day activities and operations, ensuring the City is working to achieve the community’s goals. Further, the Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan assists the City Council, Boards and Commissions in decision-making by establishing a blueprint for the City’s future. Relationship to Vision North Texas Vision North Texas is a public, private, non-profit and academic partnership headed by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, the Urban Land Institute, and the University of Texas at Arlington. The partnership was created to serve as a forum for discussion, research, and action on issues related to the growth and development of North Central Texas. In addition, the partnership strives to increase public awareness about important regional land use issues and to build support for initiatives that create a successful and sustainable future for North Texas. From 2004 through 2010, Vision North Texas invited stakeholders from across the region to participate in a series of workshops to develop a vision for the region’s future as well as an action plan to achieve that vision. The result of these workshops is North Texas 2050, which describes the preferred future envisioned by Vision North Texas participants. The document also provides guiding principles to help decision-makers achieve the regional vision. The City of Southlake recognizes the importance of the regional vision and has worked to align the Southlake 2035 Plan with North Texas 2050. All Southlake 2035 recommendations are linked to at least one of the guiding principles (please see Appendix C). Additional information on North Texas 2050 and Vision North Texas is available at www.visionnorthtexas.org. 5 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Adoption Process The City Council appointed the Southlake 2035 Land Use Plan Committee to oversee the update of the Southlake 2035 Sector Plan. The committee used the Southlake 2030 Plan Vision, Goals, and Objectives as a foundation; making modifications to reflect changes in the community over the last several years and to address the expansion of the comprehensive plan’s scope. The committee held three (3) meetings between January 22, 2018 and April 10, 2018 to develop, review, and discuss the recommendations for the Plan. All of these meetings were open to the public and advertised on the City’s website. The committee also hosted an open house and held a Southlake Program for the Involvement of Neighborhoods (SPIN) Town Hall Forum to solicit stakeholder input. SPIN forums foster open and timely communication between the citizens and city government regarding programs and issues affecting the quality of life in the community, encouraging positive relations and a stronger sense of community. After incorporating stakeholder input, the Committee forwarded the plan to the Planning & Zoning Commission for consideration and recommendation and ultimately to City Council for consideration and approval. Both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council held public hearings prior to adoption by City Council as Ordinance No. ____ on ____________, 2018. In summary, the approval process was as follows: 1) 2035 Corridor/Land Use Plan Committee meetings 2) SPIN Town Hall Forum 3) Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation 4) City Council 1st reading 5) City Council 2nd reading (final plan approval) 6 North Sector Plan 7 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Introduction to the North Sector The North Sector is bordered by Lake Grapevine to the north, T. W. King Rd. and Kirkwood Blvd. to the west and the City limits to the east. The southern boundary is defined by Highland Rd. and the southern boundary of existing residential subdivisions south of E. Dove Rd. The sector has a distinctive rural character due to the large lot residential development pattern and the heavy concentration of natural landscape. As such, the primary objectives for planning in the north sector are the preservation and enhancement of the existing rural character and the preservation of natural areas. Character The north side of Southlake is characterized by equestrian estate lots, large lot neighborhoods, rural road sections, park and school uses, significant tree cover and diverse flora and fauna. Sightings of species more commonly found in less developed areas outside the Metroplex, such as white-tailed deer, turkeys, foxes, coyotes, roadrunner, and migratory birds, are not unusual in this part of the City. Retained natural areas, including the Bob Jones Nature Preserve and the Corps of Engineers land, have helped the Cross Timbers ecosystem to endure in the City. A key objective of the City of Southlake is to protect this biological diversity. Most of the land in the North Sector is either developed (with single family residential uses) or protected (as Corps property or parkland). There is very little commercial development in the sector. Although equestrian estates are found throughout Southlake, there is a concentration of these properties in the north sector, particularly along Bob Jones Road. These features and the development pattern in the north area provide Southlake with a distinctive rural character which differentiates it from other cities in the region. As the Metroplex’s population continues to grow and surrounding communities face build-out, this type of development pattern will become less probable. Accordingly, the preservation of the rural character in the north side of Southlake is of the utmost importance to the citizens. Preservation of the north side’s development pattern will provide an exceptional environment in the middle of one of the most rapidly developing areas of the country. Also, as available developable land becomes scarce in the metroplex, this unique type of development pattern will help maintain and even increase property values over other more typical or standard types of development. Cross Timbers Ecoregion Southlake is part of the Cross Timbers Ecoregion, a unique forest and prairie land ecological region that spans from Southern Kansas to Central Texas. The Cross Timbers is characterized in part by Post Oaks, Blackjack Oaks, Cedar Elms, American Elms and grasslands and is home to a diversity of wildlife. 8 Existing Land Use Distribution The map below illustrates existing conditions of the plan area. The classifications indicated on the map are based on the Land Based Classification Standards (LBCS) model developed by the American Planning Association. This model extends the notion of classifying land uses by refining traditional categories into multiple dimensions, such as activities, functions, building types, site development character, and ownership constraints. Each dimension has its own set of categories and subcategories. These multiple dimensions allow users to have precise control over land use classifications. 9 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Future Land Use Designations 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 previously) 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. The following maps illustrate the future land use designations in the North Sector as adopted under the Southlake 2030 Plan. 10 Existing 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. 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. The map below illustrates the current zoning in the North Sector (Please note that the rezoning of properties in the City occurs periodically and all interested parties are encouraged to contact the Planning and Development Services Department to verify the current zoning on a particular property). 11 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 The north side area is zoned primarily agricultural or residential. Much of the agriculturally zoned property is park property or Corps of Engineers land, although some larger residential estates are also zoned AG. Residential zoning is mostly “SF1-A” Single Family Residential District (1 acre lot size minimum), followed by “RPUD” Residential Planned Unit Development which includes neighborhoods such as Estes Park, Cliffs at Clariden Ranch and Oak Pointe. There are some smaller residential lots in the sector that are zoned “SF-20B” Single Family Residential District (20,000 sq. ft. lot size minimum), such as the Dove Estates and South Lake Park subdivisions. In addition, “MH” Manufactured Housing District zoning is found along the northern end of T.W. King Road. Mobility The North Sector of Southlake is characterized by more rural thoroughfares when in comparison to other areas of the City. The primary east west corridors through this sector are Dove Road and Bob Jones Road. The primary north south corridors consist of T.W. King Road, White Chapel Boulevard, N. Carroll Avenue and Kimball Avenue. The Master Thoroughfare Map for the North Sector is shown below: 12 In addition to roadways, sidewalks and trails are also an important component of mobility. Existing sidewalks and trails are shown in the following map on the next page: New Sidewalk/Sidewalk Construction 13 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Although there are sidewalk segments along Dove Road, N. Carroll Avenue and N. White Chapel Boulevard, and there are sidewalks in the newer residential subdivisions, most of the roadways in the North Sector do not have sidewalks. Despite the lack of sidewalks along roadways, the North Sector has an impressive network of hiking and equestrian trails (totaling approximately 15 miles) on City parkland and on Corps of Engineers property. Army Corp of Engineer Trail Bob Jones Park Hike and Bike Trail 14 Environmental Resources The North Sector is unique in that it is bordered by Lake Grapevine and has the largest concentration of uncultivated Cross Timbers habitat in the City. Although much of this habitat was significantly altered by the construction of Lake Grapevine in the 1950s and from other human activities, it has developed naturally into a vibrant and diverse environment. This uncultivated, natural landscape is primarily found on Corps of Engineers land and undisturbed park property. The natural areas in the North Sector vary considerably, from sandy, rocky shoreline (adjacent to Lake Grapevine) to heavily wooded areas with intermittent meadows. Many of the trees found in the area are characteristic of the Cross Timbers ecosystem, including Post Oaks, Blackjack Oaks, Cedar Elms, American Elms, Hackberries, Pecans, and Cottonwoods. The abundance of native trees and vegetation as well as the proximity to Lake Grapevine make the North Sector an ideal home for many animal species. While most species are welcome to some degree, active management is sometimes required for any or all of the following reasons: • To protect human health and safety; • To minimize damage to the ecosystem due to unnaturally high numbers of a particular species or due to the presence of a non-native species; • To minimize damage to personal property; • To protect rare, threatened or endangered species. 15 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 At present, the most common nuisance species in the North Sector is feral hogs. Examples of other species that are sometimes problematic include coyotes, beavers, foxes, deer, ducks, gophers, moles, rabbits, raccoons, skunks and opossums. Lake Grapevine Coyote Corp of Engineer Property 16 North Sector: 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 sections. Protection of the north sector’s unique rural character One unique challenge in the north sector is the appropriate use, development and conservation of the parkland and Corps of Engineers land in the area. The north sector is home to the Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve, the largest City park within the City. The Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve is also a partnership of the Bob Jones Nature Center organization (a 501c3 nonprofit) and the City of Southlake. The City has also entered into a lease for 218 acres of U.S. Corps of Engineers property, purchased an adjacent horse ranch and an additional 30 acres at the far end of E. Bob Jones Road with lakefront access. Altogether the Bob Jones park and adjacent Corps of Engineer’s property represents nearly 500 acres of prime native Cross Timbers habitat. The Nature Center will play a critical role in the education and preservation of a prime remnant of the Cross Timbers region. Active Transportation/Sidewalks Another consideration for the North Sector is the continued development of the trail and sidewalk network. Historically, the North Sector’s rural, large lot single-family development pattern omitted sidewalks and bike paths for practical and aesthetic reasons. However, as Southlake has grown, emphasis has shifted toward active transportation. More specifically, Southlake has placed a high priority on the provision of an interconnected sidewalk and trail network throughout the community. Newer neighborhoods in the North Sector include sidewalks and there are trails throughout the parks and Corps of Engineers land. However, existing sidewalks and trails are not contiguous. Water Access Properties in the Southlake Park Addition do not have access to city water or sewer, and there are properties that do not have access to fire hydrants. Options for extending city water should be explored. 17 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 North Sector: Recommendations The table on the following pages outlines recommendations for the North Sector. 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: • 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). In fact, the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) planning process begins and ends with projects recommended by all master plans in the City’s comprehensive plan. Annually, as part of the City’s budget process, city staff analyzes the adopted master plans and develops a comprehensive list of projects with preliminary cost estimates for inclusion in the proposed departmental budgets and the CIP. The proposed departmental budgets and CIP are submitted to the City Manager’s Office and the CIP Technical Committee (department directors), who will evaluate the requests based on a number of City Council priorities including this master plan. The priority tiers that were developed during this master plan will help guide future members of the City’s boards and City Council when making decisions related to the adoption of the City’s annual operating budget and the CIP. While these tiers provide the ideal order of implementation and desired priority for the economic development recommendations, all recommendations are subject to available funding during the given budget year. 18 No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Link Department N – LU1 Residential Properties located at the northeast corner Ridgecrest/East Dove Properties Approximately 1.25 acres. Zoning is SF1A. Current land use is Low Density Residential. Surrounding land uses include low and medium density residential uses and parkland (North Park). The properties are surrounded by North Park to the west and north and the Liberty Park and Shelton wood is located to the east. Consider these properties as future park land if they are sold. Tier 1 – Evaluate the desirability and feasibility of attempting to acquire these properties for future park land as part of the 2035 Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Community Facilities Plan. Tier 1 – If deemed desirable to purchase evaluate the possibility of attempting to execute a right of first refusal agreement with the current property owners. Quality Development, C3 4.6, 4.10 CS 19 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Link Department N – M1 Ridgecrest Sidewalk Oak Pointe Park and North Park are adjacent to Ridgecrest Drive and Liberty Park at Sheltonwood is in close proximity. However, there are no sidewalks along Ridgecrest Drive to access these parks. Place a high priority on the construction of a sidewalk along Ridgecrest as part of the 2035 Mobility Plan. Tier 1 – Prioritize a Ridgecrest sidewalk as part of the 2035 Mobility Plan. Mobility 3.1, 3.3, 3.8 PW N – M2 North Carroll Avenue Sidewalk There is a missing sidewalk segment on North Carroll Avenue. Completion of this segment would allow pedestrian connectivity between neighborhoods along North Carroll Avenue. Prioritize the construction of the missing sidewalk segment on North Carroll Avenue. The gap in the sidewalk exists due to needed drainage improvements along Carroll to allow the construction of the sidewalk. Tier 1 – Prioritize the North Carroll Avenue sidewalk segment as part of the 2035 Mobility Plan. Consider inclusion of a drainage project in the Wastewater Master Plan along this portion of Carrol to allow construction of the sidewalk. Mobility 3.1, 3.3, 3.8 PW 20 No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Link Department N – W1 Southlake Park Addition Water Access Properties in the Southlake Park Addition do not have access to city water or sewer, and there are properties that do not have access to fire hydrants. Consider options for extending city water to the neighborhood as part of the 2035 Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Plan. Tier 1 - Evaluate options for extending city water to the neighborhood as part of the 2035 Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Plan. Safety and Security 5.2, 5.3 PW N – W2 North Sector Watershed Analysis As part of the master drainage plan update (Stormwater Master Plan), conduct a comprehensive watershed analysis for the north sector to come up with more holistic drainage solutions to address erosion issues and citizen drainage concerns. Tier 1 – Evaluate and prioritize the feasibility of developing and creating a watershed / drainage basin analysis for the north sector during the next update to the Stormwater Master Plan. Infrastructure 10.5 PW 21 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Central Sector Plan 22 Introduction to the Central Sector The Central Sector Plan Area is bordered on the west by Randol Mill Avenue (F.M. 1938) and the city limits, the north by Dove Road and the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area, the east by the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area, and the south by the F.M. 1709 Corridor Plan Area. The sector is comprised primarily of medium density and low density residential land uses. As such, the primary objective for planning in the central sector is preserving the residential character of the area. Character The Central Sector is generally characterized by medium density and low density residential subdivisions. However, these subdivisions are not uniform in nature. Some maintain a distinctive rural feel with mature trees, deep setbacks and streets that lack curb and gutter. Others have more traditional neighborhood characteristics such as sidewalks and private open space lots. In addition, there are a number of large, individual estates throughout the sector. Existing Land Use Distribution The map below illustrates existing conditions of the plan area. The classifications indicated on the map are based on the Land Based Classification Standards (LBCS) model developed by the American Planning Association. This model extends the notion of classifying land uses by refining traditional categories into multiple dimensions, such as activities, functions, building types, site development character, and ownership constraints. Each dimension has its own set of categories and subcategories. These multiple dimensions allow users to have precise control over land use classifications. 23 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Future Land Use Designations 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 previously) 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. The following maps illustrate the future land use designations as adopted under the Southlake 2030 Plan. 24 25 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Existing 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. 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. The map below illustrates the current zoning in the Central Sector: 26 As indicated by the existing land uses, the zoning in the central sector is primarily residential. Low density designations are predominant, with “SF-1” Single Family Residential (1 acre minimum lot size), “SF-2” Single Family Residential (2 acre minimum lot size), and “RE” Residential Estate zoning designations accounting for 47% of the land area. Medium density designations, including “SF-20” Single Family Residential (20,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size), “SF-30” Single Family Residential (30,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size), and “R-PUD” Residential Planned Unit Development (variable lot size), account for 37% of the land area. “AG” Agricultural District zoning is scattered throughout the sector, although the heaviest concentration is found adjacent to Randol Mill Avenue and the western city limit. There is limited non-residential zoning, such as commercial zoning and community service zoning, as indicated in the above map. Mobility The Central Sector is bordered on the east by one of the city’s major corridors, F.M. 1938 (Randol Mill Avenue). There are three other north-south roadways in the plan area, including North Peytonville Avenue, Shady Oaks Drive, and North White Chapel Boulevard. North Peytonville Avenue and Shady Oaks Drive are both classified as 2-lane undivided collectors. Similarly, North White Chapel Boulevard is currently a 2-lane undivided roadway. However, the street is classified as a 4-lane divided arterial and plans are underway to widen the roadway to its ultimate cross-section. 27 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Portions of the Central Sector’s southern border extend to F.M. 1709, another major corridor in the City. The other east-west roadways in the Central Sector are Dove Road and Highland Street. Dove Road is classified as a 2-lane undivided arterial. East Highland Street (east of North White Chapel Boulevard) is classified as a 3- lane undivided arterial while West Highland Street is a 2-lane undivided collector. In addition to roadways, sidewalks and trails are also an important component of mobility. Existing sidewalks and trails are shown in the following map: 28 Although the majority of the residential streets in the Central Sector lack sidewalks, trail networks are available in Myers Meadow, Southridge Lakes, Southview, Foxborough, Coventry Manor, Westwyck Hills, Palomar Estates, and Shady Oaks. Unfortunately, these trail networks are not interconnected. Along F.M. 1938 north of F.M. 1709, there is an 8 foot trail on the east side of the roadway and a 5 foot sidewalk on the west side of the roadway. Any missing segments are being completed with the construction of the F.M. 1938 expansion project and will link to the trail and sidewalk system in Westlake. Environmental Resources The primary environmental resource issues in the central sector are protection of the floodplain and preservation and enhancement of the existing tree canopy. Many of the trees are found adjacent to the floodplain, as shown in the map below. Most of these trees are characteristic of the Cross Timbers ecosystem, including Post Oaks, Blackjack Oaks, Cedar Elms, American Elms, Hackberries, Pecans, and Cottonwoods. 29 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 30 Central Sector: Planning Issues and Challenges 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 section. Completion of F.M. 1938 The development of F.M. 1938 from a 2-lane undivided cross section to a variable width, divided regional thoroughfare with raised curb medians north of F.M. 1709 has changed the character of the surrounding area from a rural appearance to a more urban appearance. In addition, the establishment of a new direct connection from F.M. 1709 to S.H. 114 will allow residents and visitors on the west side of Southlake to have faster, easier access to S.H. 114. View of F.M. 1938 prior to construction View of F.M. 1938 under construction F.M. 1938 Median Concept Highways for Life Grant The F.M. 1938 project was awarded a 2009 Highways for Life grant by the Federal Highway Administration for its use of new innovative technologies that are expected to extend the life of the roadway and enhance air quality. These new technologies include optimized graded concrete, improved compaction of base materials, special linings between the base and pavement, special pavement curing formulas, and improved roadway texturing and grooving. The project is a partnership between TxDOT and Tarrant County, the North Central Texas Council of Governments and the cities of Keller, Southlake and Westlake. 31 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Active Transportation/Sidewalks Another consideration for the Central Sector is the continued development of the trail and sidewalk network. With the completion of the sidewalk and trail along F.M. 1938, neighborhoods adjacent to F.M. 1938 will be connected to Westlake’s 10+ mile trail system. However, there will still be a challenge to interconnect the Central Sector’s neighborhoods and provide access to sidewalks along major roadways. 32 Central Sector Recommendations The table on the following pages outlines recommendations for the Central Sector. 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: • 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). In fact, the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) planning process begins and ends with projects recommended by all master plans in the City’s comprehensive plan. Annually, as part of the City’s budget process, city staff analyzes the adopted master plans and develops a comprehensive list of projects with preliminary cost estimates for inclusion in the proposed departmental budgets and the CIP. The proposed departmental budgets and CIP are submitted to the City Manager’s Office and the CIP Technical Committee (department directors), who will evaluate the requests based on a number of City Council priorities including this master plan. The priority tiers that were developed during this master plan will help guide future members of the City’s boards and City Council when making decisions related to the adoption of the City’s annual operating budget and the CIP. While these tiers provide the ideal order of implementation and desired priority for the economic development recommendations, all recommendations are subject to available funding during the given budget year. 33 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Link Department C-LU1 Randol Mill Avenue Properties 755 & 635 Randol Mill Approximately 22 acres. Current land use designation is Low Density Residential; adjacent land use designations are Low Density Residential and Medium Density Residential. Zoning is AG. Surrounding development includes industrial, restaurant and low and medium density residential uses. Properties are undeveloped/underdeveloped, with a pond and looped sidewalk on the southern property. Properties front on F.M. 1938, which is currently under construction as a four-lane roadway with raised curb medians and an 8 foot trail on the east side and a 5 foot sidewalk on the west side. The trail and sidewalk tie into Westlake’s 10+ mile trail network. Westlake’s trail along F.M. 1938 includes shade structures, drinking fountains, a pedestrian underpass and off- street parking. Access to this regional trail system with pocket amenities makes these properties a possible location for a future small park development. Traffic volumes (14,810 ADT as measured in 2017) are expected to increase along F.M. 1938 with the completion of the widening project. Retain Low Density Residential land use designation. Evaluate the potential of these properties as future park land and consider amending the land use plan to Public/Semi-Public. If the properties are developed residentially instead of as park land the following should be evaluated as part of the development design: • If possible, properties should be master planned or developed in a coordinated manner. • Development should occur in a manner that preserves and integrates the natural tree cover. The large tree area located in the northeast portion of the property should be maintained or consider to be part of a future open space area. • The property should be developed in a walkable manner and provide a pedestrian connection to the F.M. 1938 trail system. • Create buffering or Tier 1 – Evaluate options for these properties as future park land as part of the Southlake 2035 Parks, Recreation & Open Space/Community Facilities Master Plan. Tier 2 - Consider executing a right of first refusal on the purchase of the properties if warranted. Ongoing – Evaluate residential development proposals per the recommendations listed. CBO3; Quality Development 1.4, 1.7, 1.8 PDS, CS 34 No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Link Department screening from the future residential to the industrial uses to the east. • Evaluate the potential for the developer to provide a public roadway along the current Gifford Ct (Currently a private street) alignment to allow vehicular access to FM 1938 at a full median opening. 35 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Link Department C- LU2 North Randol Mill Avenue Properties (Randol Mill bend) Current land use designation is Low Density Residential. Zoning is SF-1A, AG, and SF30. There are existing residential uses on these properties, including the recently developed Maranatha Estates along Maranatha Way (Private Street). Our Lane is a private street but some redevelopment has occurred. Sanitary sewer is unavailable in this area. There are drainage issues in this area. There is a large undeveloped area (15 +/- acres) at the end Maranatha. The Town of Westlake owns an access control strip along the east side of FM 1938 and access to this site from FM 1938 can only be approved by Westlake. Retain Low Density Residential designation. Work with the Town of Westlake to provide access to the 15 acre site at the north end of the study area from FM 1938. Consider options for access, utility and drainage improvements to this area as part of the 2035 Water, Wastewater and Drainage Master Plan update. Tier 1 – If the 15 acre site along FM 1938 is developed work with the Town of Westlake to provide direct vehicular access to this property from FM 1938. Tier 1 - Evaluate options for extending city sewer to the area and improving drainage as part of the 2035 Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Plan. CBO3; Quality Development 1.4, 1.7, 1.8 PW 36 No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Link Department C- M1 Shady Oaks Sidewalks There is limited pedestrian access to Bicentennial Park from neighborhoods to the north due to an incomplete sidewalk system. Provide a connected sidewalk system between Bicentennial Park and neighborhoods to the north Tier 1 – As part of the Southlake 2035 Mobility Plan consider placing a high priority on the constructing sidewalk segments along Shady Oaks Drive that would eliminate gaps between Highland Ave and FM 1709. Mobility; Infrastructure; CBO2; C2 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.8 PW C – W1 Central Sector Watershed Analysis As part of the master drainage plan update (Stormwater Master Plan), conduct a comprehensive watershed analysis for the central sector to come up with more holistic drainage solutions to address erosion issues and citizen drainage concerns. Tier 1 – Evaluate and prioritize the feasibility of developing and creating a watershed / drainage basin analysis for the central sector during the next update to the Stormwater Master Plan. Infrastructure 10.5 PW 37 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 West Sector Plan 38 Introduction to the West Sector The West Sector Plan Area is bordered on the north, south, and west by the city limits and by F.M. 1938 and the F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan Area to the east . The sector is comprised of a mix of low density and medium density residential land uses with limited office and retail uses adjacent to F.M. 1709. As such, the primary objectives for planning in the west sector are preserving the residential character of the area and providing a buffer between F.M. 1709 and residential properties. Character The west sector is generally characterized by a mix of low density and medium density single family residential uses. Larger estate lots are found primarily north of F.M. 1709 and south of Johnson Road as well as along Florence Road and North Pearson Lane. Lower intensity office and retail uses are found adjacent to F.M. 1709 near the Keller border. South of F.M. 1709, the Watermere at Southlake age-restricted community encompasses over 60 acres and offers villa homes, condominium homes, cottages, assisted living and memory care services, and recreational amenities. Existing Land Use Distribution The map below illustrates existing conditions of the plan area. The classifications indicated on the map are based on the Land Based Classification Standards (LBCS) model developed by the American Planning Association. This model extends the notion of classifying land uses by refining traditional categories into multiple dimensions, such as activities, functions, building types, site development character, and ownership constraints. Each dimension has its own set of categories and subcategories. These multiple dimensions allow users to have precise control over land use classifications. 39 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Existing 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. 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. The map below illustrates the current zoning in the Central Sector: 40 The west sector is zoned primarily residential. North of F.M. 1709, there is a mix of lower density residential zoning classifications that require a minimum lot size of 1 acre (SF-1A, SF-1B) and medium density residential zoning classifications (SF-20A, SF-20B, R-PUD) that are typically half acre lots. South of F.M. 1709, medium density residential zoning classifications are predominant. Future Land Use Designations 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 previously) 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. The following maps illustrate the future land use designations as adopted under the Southlake 2030 Plan. 41 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 42 Mobility The West Sector is bisected by one of Southlake’s major corridors, F.M. 1709. According to the 2008 Major Corridors Urban Design Plan, this section of F.M. 1709 is classified as an “Estate Residential Zone” due to the residential subdivisions, wide grassy parkways, and lower intensity office and commercial uses adjacent to the roadway. The West Sector is bordered on the east by another major corridor, F.M. 1938 (Davis Boulevard/Randol Mill Avenue). This roadway is currently under construction between F.M. 1709 and Westlake. Within Southlake, F.M. 1938 is being improved from a rural/suburban roadway to a regional parkway of 4 lanes with curb and gutter, medians, and turn lanes at intersections. In contrast to F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938, the west sector has several rural cross-section roadways that are intended to stay rural into the near future. These roadways include Florence Road, Johnson Road, Union Church Road, and South Pearson Lane. These streets are generally characterized by two-lane cross sections and have no curb and gutter. Florence Road and Johnson Road also have mature trees that create a green canopy and further enhance the rural character of the area. 43 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Florence Road Union Church Road In addition, the west sector has one undivided arterial, North Pearson Lane, which runs north-south between Florence Road and F.M. 1709 and serves as the city’s western property boundary. Although this roadway is classified as an arterial, it has retained its rural character. The final major roadway in the west sector is Watermere Drive, a two-lane undivided collector that runs north-south from F.M. 1709 and Union Church. The following map illustrates the existing thoroughfare designations for all the major roadways in the west sector. 44 45 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Environmental Resources The primary environmental resource issue in the West Sector is tree protection. There is heavy tree cover in and around Jellico Estates, along Johnson Rd., and north of Johnson Rd. The mature trees along Johnson Road and Florence Road form a green canopy and contribute to the rural character of the area. Other small areas with heavy tree cover are scattered throughout the sector. Most of these trees are characteristic of the Cross Timbers ecosystem, including Post Oaks, Blackjack Oaks, Cedar Elms, American Elms, Hackberries, Pecans, and Cottonwoods. 46 47 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 West Sector: Planning Issues and Challenges 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 section. City Water Tanks The City of Southlake has two water tanks along F.M. 1709 near Pearson Road. The land to the north of the tanks is city-owned, although it is platted as 6 lots and zoned as “SF-1A” Single Family Residential. These lots are currently undeveloped. The properties immediately to the north of the tanks may be undesirable for residential uses because the noise from the water tanks’ pumps can be a nuisance. In addition, the city requires some of the land on those properties for equipment when performing maintenance on the tanks. 48 West Sector Recommendations The table on the following pages outlines recommendations for the West Sector. 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: • 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). In fact, the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) planning process begins and ends with projects recommended by all master plans in the City’s comprehensive plan. Annually, as part of the City’s budget process, city staff analyzes the adopted master plans and develops a comprehensive list of projects with preliminary cost estimates for inclusion in the proposed departmental budgets and the CIP. The proposed departmental budgets and CIP are submitted to the City Manager’s Office and the CIP Technical Committee (department directors), who will evaluate the requests based on a number of City Council priorities including this master plan. The priority tiers that were developed during this master plan will help guide future members of the City’s boards and City Council when making decisions related to the adoption of the City’s annual operating budget and the CIP. While these tiers provide the ideal order of implementation and desired priority for the economic development recommendations, all recommendations are subject to available funding during the given budget year. 49 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Link Department W – LU1 Jordan Drive Properties Land use designation is Public/Semi-Public. Zoning is SF-1A. Properties are city-owned and undeveloped. Adjacent to ground water storage tanks to the south, which may create noise issues for any development built on these lots. Consider developing the properties as a small park. 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 – Evaluate options as part of the development of the Southlake 2035 Parks, Recreation & Open Space/Community Facilities Master Plan to designate the City owned land located north of the water tanks as a future park or open space. If developed as a park or utilized as permanent open space this area should be design to accommodate maintenance vehicle and equipment access to the water tank compound. Quality Development, F2 4.2, 4.5 CS 50 No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Link Department W – LU2 South Pearson Lane Properties – 607, 407, 901 S. Pearson Approximately 7 acres. Land use designation is Medium Density Residential. Zoning is AG and SP1. Current uses include a landscape nursery, gymnastics, workout facility, and a plumbing business. Neighboring uses include Chesapeake Park to the east and south, St. Martin church to the north, and residential uses across Pearson Lane (in Keller). These properties have redevelopment potential. Retain Medium Density Residential land use designation. If possible, any redevelopment of the properties should be master planned or developed in a coordinated manner. 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. Ongoing – Evaluate future development proposals per the recommendations. CBO3; Quality Development 1.4, 1.8 PDS 51 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Link Department W – LU3 W. Southlake Blvd. Properties Approximately 10.6 acres. Current land use designation is Medium Density Residential. Zoning is AG. Surrounding uses include offices to the west, east and north and residential uses and agricultural/undeveloped low intensity uses to the south. Western side of the subject area is heavily treed. Eastern side has low intensity residential/ranch uses. With frontage on West Southlake Boulevard and adjacent office uses to the east and west, the subject area has potential for future office development. Due to adjacent office uses and frontage on F.M. 1709, a change to the land use plan from Medium Density Residential to Office Commercial may be considered in conjunction with a zoning and site plan application. If the site is developed in a manner consistent with the Office Commercial land use category the following should be considered: • Office development should be of an appropriate scale, height and density for the site. • Office building locations should be along FM 1709 and parking should be provided behind (south) the building(s) and not along F.M. 1709. • Emphasis should be placed on tree preservation along the western portion of the land use area. • 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. Ongoing – Evaluate development proposals per the recommendations. CBO3; Quality Development 1.4, 1.8 PDS 52 No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Link Department W – M1 1709/Pearson Intersection MT20 from the 2030 Mobility Plan - This project would require a joint effort between both the City of Southlake and the City of Keller. The project includes deceleration lanes and aesthetic improvements. This will also require the relocation of utility lines on both the Southlake and Keller sides. In addition, an entry feature is recommended at this intersection. Continue to evaluate options as part of the 2035 Mobility Plan. Tier 1 – Reevaluate the priority of this intersection improvement as part of the 2035 Mobility Plan. Mobility, Infrastructure, C1, C2, CBO4, CBO5 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.9 PW W – W1 West Sector Watershed Analysis As part of the master drainage plan update (Stormwater Master Plan), conduct a comprehensive watershed analysis for the west sector to come up with more holistic drainage solutions to address erosion issues and citizen drainage concerns. Tier 1 – Evaluate and prioritize the feasibility of developing and creating a watershed / drainage basin analysis for the west sector during the next update to the Stormwater Master Plan. Infrastructure 10.5 PW 53 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Southeast Sector Plan 54 Introduction to the Southeast Sector The Southeast Sector Plan Area is bordered on the south and east by the city limits, on the west by the F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan Area, and on the north by the F.M. 1709 and S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Areas. The sector is comprised primarily of medium density and low density residential land uses. This sector is unique in that it also contains the largest concentration of low intensity industrial land uses in the city, which are located in the eastern section of the plan area. As such, the primary objectives for planning in the southeast sector are preserving the residential character of the area and ensuring that industrial uses are integrated appropriately with surrounding land uses. Character With the exception of the eastern portion of the plan area, the southeast sector is generally characterized by medium density and low density residential subdivisions. The largest residential development, Timarron, encompasses over 900 acres (including commercial property, schools and the golf course) on the south side of the city. Timarron is a master-planned community that includes several neighborhoods with lot sizes ranging from approximately 6,000 square feet to 67,000 square feet. Although Timarron is the largest residential development within Southlake, the community also crosses the city’s boundaries into Colleyville. Houses in Timarron In addition, there are a number of large, individual estates in the southeast sector. These estates, found primarily along South White Chapel Boulevard, have a unique rural character not found in many other areas of the city. 55 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Residential Estates In contrast to the residential uses, the eastern section of the plan area is characterized by industrial uses. While some of these properties have heavy industrial uses such as petroleum product storage, other properties have much lower intensity uses such as the Champion Crossing flex office complex. Petroleum Storage Champion Crossing Industrial Uses Along East Continental Boulevard 56 Existing Land Use Distribution The map below illustrates existing conditions of the plan area. The classifications indicated on the map are based on the Land Based Classification Standards (LBCS) model developed by the American Planning Association. This model extends the notion of classifying land uses by refining traditional categories into multiple dimensions, such as activities, functions, building types, site development character, and ownership constraints. Each dimension has its own set of categories and subcategories. These multiple dimensions allow users to have precise control over land use classifications. Future Land Use Designations 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 previously) which shows how land is currently being utilized. As such, the Future Land Use Map is an important visual tool used by city 57 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 decision-makers, city staff, developers, and citizens to understand the community’s desired development pattern. The following maps illustrate the future land use designations as adopted under the Southlake 2030 Plan. 58 59 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Existing 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. 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. The map below illustrates the current zoning in the Southeast Sector: As indicated by the existing land uses, the zoning in the Southeast Sector is primarily residential. Medium density designations are predominant, with “R-PUD” Residential Planned Unit Development (variable lot size) and “SF-20A” and “SF-20B” Single Family Residential (20,000 square foot minimum lot size) comprising the majority of the residentially zoned properties. On the eastern side of the sector, “I-1” Light Industrial and “I-2” Heavy Industrial designations may be found, particularly along S.H. 26. Mobility The Southeast Sector has one primary east-west roadway, Continental Boulevard, which is classified as a 2- lane undivided collector according to the 2005 Master Thoroughfare Plan (a component of the Mobility Plan). There are several north-south roadways, including South Peytonville Avenue, South White Chapel Boulevard, 60 Byron Nelson Parkway, South Carroll Avenue, Brumlow Avenue, and South Kimball Avenue. South Peytonville Avenue is classified as a 2-lane undivided collector and South White Chapel Boulevard is classified as a 2-lane undivided arterial. All the other north-south roadways previously mentioned are classified as 4-lane divided arterials. Crooked Lane is a tree-lined two-lane rural road which the Southlake Historical Society has identified as an old carriage route between Birdville and McKinney. The following map illustrates the thoroughfare designations for all the major roadways in the Southeast Sector. Although the majority of the residential streets in the Southeast Sector lack sidewalks on either one or both sides of the street, trail networks are available in Stone Lakes, Timber Lake, and Timarron subdivisions. Unfortunately, these trail networks do not connect to each other. Beyond residential streets, Continental Boulevard is a popular east-west route for pedestrians for both recreation and destination-based travel. There is currently a continuous pathway on the south side of Continental Boulevard between Koalaty Park/Carroll Elementary and East Haven Addition. However, with the absence of a sidewalk on the north side of Continental Boulevard and gaps in the pathway east of East Haven Addition, there are improvements that can be made to improve the safety and usability of this route. 61 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 For north-south pedestrian mobility, sidewalks are available on the east side of the street along Byron Nelson Parkway and the west side of the street along South Kimball Avenue. There is also a sidewalk along the east side of South Carroll Avenue. Unfortunately, this sidewalk does not continue down Brumlow Avenue. A pathway along Brumlow Avenue would provide access to the Cottonbelt Trail, a regional trail that follows the Cotton Belt Railway. Although portions of this regional trail are still in development, once completed, the trail will stretch from Grapevine to the Fort Worth trail system. The primary environmental resource issues in the Southeast Sector are protection of the floodplain and preservation and enhancement of the existing tree canopy. Many of the trees are found adjacent to the floodplain, as shown in the map below. Most of these trees are characteristic of the Cross Timbers ecosystem, including Post Oaks, Blackjack Oaks, Cedar Elms, American Elms, Hackberries, Pecans, and Cottonwoods. 62 63 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Southeast Sector: Planning Issues and Challenges 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 section. Land Use Compatibility With the combination of residential uses and industrial uses, a difficult challenge for the Southeast Sector is ensuring compatibility between adjacent land uses. Currently, most of the residential uses on the east side of the sector are separated from industrial uses by Continental Boulevard (with most residential uses north of the roadway and industrial uses to the south) and Brumlow Avenue (with most residential uses west of the roadway and industrial uses to the east). Buffering is an important consideration as new development and redevelopment occurs. Kimball/Crooked Small Area Plan The Kimball/Crooked Small Area Plan was prepared as a part of the Southlake 2030 update. The purpose of the plan was to address the conflict between the Low Density Residential land use designation and the 75-LDN airport noise contour zone on land in the vicinity of S. Kimball Avenue and Crooked Lane. The Airport Compatible Land Use Zoning Ordinance No. 479 prohibits any residential, public, and some commercial uses with the 75- LDN. The resulting recommendation from the plan is as follows: “Per City Council motion the following recommendation is made: the low density designations for the two most northerly lots located along the eastern boundary of Kimball be designated as mixed use and the southerly lot included therein will have its line drawn across and over to the 65LDN and be designated as mixed use; development in low density designation shall be developed in a master planned context; the overall mixed use will be proceeded in a master planned manner, with the preference to have lower intensity uses from the northeast to the southwest across the plan area; and the removal of the clustering designation on the low-intensity portion of the land use plan.” 64 Illustrative Recommendations Map for the Crooked/Kimball Small Area Plan This map is conceptual in nature and does not represent specific boundaries Mobility and Connectivity A third consideration in the Southeast Sector is mobility and connectivity in the eastern portion of the sector. There are two specific areas where mobility is a concern: • Bank Street Currently, Bank Street ends in a cul-de-sac. West-bound motorists on Southlake Boulevard are not able to access Bank Street and north-bound motorists on Bank Street are not able to turn left on Southlake Boulevard. • Cottonbelt Trail Southlake does not have pedestrian access to the Cottonbelt Trail, a regional trail adjacent to S.H. 26 that follows the Cotton Belt Railway. Although portions of this regional trail are still in development, once completed, the trail will stretch from Grapevine to the Fort Worth trail system. 65 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Southeast Sector Recommendations The table on the following pages outlines recommendations for the Southeast Sector. 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: • 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). In fact, the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) planning process begins and ends with projects recommended by all master plans in the City’s comprehensive plan. Annually, as part of the City’s budget process, city staff analyzes the adopted master plans and develops a comprehensive list of projects with preliminary cost estimates for inclusion in the proposed departmental budgets and the CIP. The proposed departmental budgets and CIP are submitted to the City Manager’s Office and the CIP Technical Committee (department directors), who will evaluate the requests based on a number of City Council priorities including this master plan. The priority tiers that were developed during this master plan will help guide future members of the City’s boards and City Council when making decisions related to the adoption of the City’s annual operating budget and the CIP. While these tiers provide the ideal order of implementation and desired priority for the economic development recommendations, all recommendations are subject to available funding during the given budget year. 66 No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Link Department SE – LU1 S. Nolen/Crooked Lane Properties Approximately 16 acres. Current land use designation is Mixed Use and Low Density Residential. Zoning is AG and SF1A. Surrounding uses include low intensity residential uses to the south/southwest and office uses to the west, north, east, and south. Adjacent to Crooked Lane, a heavily tree-lined 2-lane local roadway. Provide access or street/cul- de-sac from Village Center to help preserve the rural nature of Crooked Lane. Development should be of an appropriate scale, height and density for the site. If possible, properties should be master planned or developed in a coordinated manner. Development should occur in a manner that preserves and integrates the natural tree cover into the area through the use of open space and creative design. Preserve trees adjacent to Crooked Lane to maintain the character of the roadway. 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. Retain the recommendations of the currently adopted S. Nolen/Crooked Lane small area plan as guide for development in this area. Ongoing – Evaluate development proposals per the recommendations. CBO3; Quality Development 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.11, 3.1, 3.2 PDS 67 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Link Department SE – LU2 Brumlow Avenue Properties Zoning is RPUD, I-1 and AG. Land use is Office Commercial and Mixed Use. Surrounding uses are medium density residential to the west and north and mixed uses to the east and south. The realignment of Brumlow Avenue has resulted in a pie-shaped parcel between the old and new Brumlow Avenue. The property is part of the Timarron development. Change the land use of the Office Commercial parcel to Mixed Use to match adjacent tracts. Consider development options, such as abandonment of old Brumlow Avenue and combining the pie-shaped property with adjacent tracts. Any redevelopment proposal should include a traffic study to determine the impact of removing the old Brumlow Avenue on level of service (LOS) of the Contentential/Brumlow intersection 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 from Office Commercial to Mixed Use. Ongoing – Evaluate development proposals per the recommendations. CBO3; Quality Development 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.11, 3.1, 3.2 PDS Old Brumlow Avenue Change the office commercial designation to mixed use 68 No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Link Department SE – M1 Cotton Belt Trail Connection The Cotton Belt Trail is an 11.2 mile trail between Grapevine and North Richland Hills that follows the Cotton Belt Railway, a portion of which is adjacent to Southlake’s southern border along S.H. 26. The trail is part of the regional Veloweb, a 7000+ mile planned active transportation network in North Central Texas. Currently, Southlake does not have a connection to this trail. Evaluate a connection to the Cotton Belt Trail along Brumlow Avenue and Kimball Avenue. Tier 1 – Assess connections to the Cotton Belt Trail along Kimball Avenue and Brumlow Avenue. Prioritize the construction of at least one the connections – either along Brumlow Avenue or Kimball Avenue – as part of the Southlake 2035 Mobility Plan. Mobility 3.1, 3.3, 3.8 PDS, PW SE – M2 Entry Portal on S. Davis The Urban Design Study recommended an entry portal on South Davis Boulevard. Consider installation of an entry feature. Tier 1 – Submit a Capital Improvements Program requesting funding for the of construction an entry feature at City owned property at the corner of Continental and Davis. Infrastructure, C2 1.5, 11.1 PDS SE – M3 Commuter Rail MT45 from the 2030 Mobility Plan: The TEX Rail project is under development and will move forward in the near future. While there are no planned stations within the City of Southlake, there is a large gap between the stations of North Richland Hills and Grapevine. Southlake may consider the possibility of a future rail station if the properties along State Highway 26 are to ever redevelop. Consider a transit oriented development study to explore possibilities. Tier 1 – Consider initiating a TOD study. Quality Development, Mobility 1.7, 2.1 PDS 69 Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 No. Issues Recommendations/Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link VGO Link Department SE – M4 Bank Street Connector Bank Street ends in a cul de sac and there is no westbound FM 1709 access from/to Bank Street. Commuters have to turn right, heading eastbound and then turn around in Grapevine to head west into Southlake. This project is critical for business retention as it will prevent existing businesses on Bank Street from relocating due to inaccessibility. Explore options for increasing accessibility to Bank Street in the 2035 Mobility Plan, such as a roadway connector parallel to F.M. 1709 or a roadway connection to the south. Tier 1 – Evaluate options as part of the 2035 Mobility Plan. Mobility 3.1 PW SE – W1 Southeast Sector Watershed Analysis As part of the master drainage plan update (Stormwater Master Plan), conduct a comprehensive watershed analysis for the southeast sector to come up with more holistic drainage solutions to address erosion issues and citizen drainage concerns. Tier 1 – Evaluate and prioritize the feasibility of developing and creating a watershed / drainage basin analysis for the southeast sector during the next update to the Stormwater Master Plan. Infrastructure 10.5 PW Southlake 2035 | Ordinance No.xxxx Adopted on xxxxxx, 2018 Appendix A Vision, Goals & Objectives Adopted by City Council on June 20, 2017 Ordinance No. 1173 1 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. 2 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 a n 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. 3 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 C ity. 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. 4 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. 5 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. 6 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 7 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. 8 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. 9 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. 10 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.