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
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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)
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North Sector Plan
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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:
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Central Sector Plan
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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West Sector Plan
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.