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Item 11 - CP12-004 PZ - Savannah Department of Planning & Development Services S T A F F R E P O R T October 12, 2012 CASE NO:CP12-004 PROJECT:Land Use Plan Amendment for Savannah Estates EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: G&A Consultants, LLC on behalf of Maguire Partners- Solana Land, L.P is requesting approval of a Land Use Plan Amendment from Mixed Use and Low Density Residential Tracts 1B, 1B2, 1B2A, to Medium Density Residential on property described as 1B2A1, 1B2A2, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3, 4A, 4A1, 4A2, 4A3, 4B, 4B1, 4B2, 5A, 5A1, 5A1A, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6A1, 6A1A, 6A2, 6A2A, and 6B, R.P. Estes Subdivision and Tracts 1B, 1B1, 1B1A, 1B1A1, 1B1B, 1B1B1, 1B1C, 1B1D, and 1B2, T. Martin Survey, Abstract No. 1134and , Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas generally located at the northwest corner of W. Dove Rd. and SH 114 , The current zoning is “NR-PUD” Non Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas. Residential Planned Unit Development, “AG” Agricultural District and “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District. The proposed zoning is “R-PUD” Residential Planned Unit Development. SPIN Neighborhood # 5. REQUEST DETAILS: G&A Consultants, LLC is requesting approval of a Land Use Plan Amendment from Mixed Use and Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential on property generally located at the northwest corner of W. Dove Rd. and SH 114 . The property has a current land use designation of Mixed Use and Low Density Residential. The Low Density Residential land use category is defined by the Southlake 2030 Comprehensive Plan as: “…for detached single-family residential development at a net density of one or fewer dwelling units per acre. Net density is the number of dwelling units per net acre, which excludes acreage in all public rights-of-way. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks / Open Space and Public / Semi-Public categories described previously. The Low Density Residential category encourages the openness and rural character of the City of Southlake.” The Mixed Use land use category is defined by the Southlake 2030 Comprehensive Plan as: “The range of activities permitted, the diverse natural features, and the varying proximity to thoroughfares of areas in the Mixed Use category necessitates comprehensively planned and coordinated development. New development must be compatible with and not intrusive to existing development. Further, special attention should be placed on the design and transition between different uses.” Case No. CP12-004 Existing Land Use Designation – Mixed Use and Low Density Residential The applicant is requesting to change the land use designation to Medium Density Residential. This application is being processed in conjunction with a Zoning Change (Planning Case ZA12-088) and Development Plan for the development of one hundred and six (106) residential lots and five (5) open space lots on approximately 77.05 acres. The gross density proposed is 1.38 units per acre, which does not conform to the definition of the Low Density Residential land use category. For this reason, a Land Use Plan Amendment is needed. The applicant’s proposed development complies with the Medium Density Residential land use category, which is defined as: “…suitable for any single-family detached residential development. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks/Open Space and Public/Semi- Public categories previously discussed.” A justification letter from the applicant describing the circumstances of the property is included under Attachment ‘C’ of this staff report. ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing 2) Consider proposed Land Use Plan Amendment ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map (C) Support Information (D) SPIN Meeting Report STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072 Matt Jones (817) 748-8269 Case No. CP12-004 BACKGROUND INFORMATION APPLICANT: G&A Consultants, LLC OWNER: Maguire Partners- Solana Land, L.P. PROPERTY LOCATION: The northwest corner of W. Dove Rd. and SH 114 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Tracts 1B, 1B2, 1B2A, 1B2A1, 1B2A2, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3, 4A, 4A1, 4A2, 4A3, 4B, 4B1, 4B2, 5A, 5A1, 5A1A, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6A1, 6A1A, 6A2, 6A2A, and 6B, R.P. Estes Subdivision and Tracts 1B, 1B1, 1B1A, 1B1A1, 1B1B, 1B1B1, 1B1C, 1B1D, and 1B2, T. Martin Survey, Abstract No. 1134 LAND USE CATEGORY: Mixed Use and Low Density Residential CURRENT ZONING: “NR-PUD” Non Residential Planned Unit Development, “AG” Agricultural District and “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District REQUESTED ZONING: “R-PUD” Residential Planned Unit Development District CITIZEN INPUT: A SPIN meeting was held on October 8, 2012 for the zoning change and Planning Case ZA12-088 development plan case () related to this request. The SPIN report can be found under Attachment ‘C’ of this staff report. STAFF COMMENTS: As mentioned previously, this application is being processed in conjunction Planning Case ZA12-088 with a Zoning Change and Development Plan () which does not conform to the guidelines for development in the Low Density Residential land use category. The applicant’s proposal for development complies with the Medium Density Residential land use category and a justification letter from the applicant describing the circumstances of the property is included as Attachment ‘C’ of this report. There are no staff review summary comments for this case. All of the requirements for submittal have been met. Case No. Attachment A CP12-004 Page 1 Case No. Attachment B CP12-004 Page 1 SUPPORT INFORMATION Case No. Attachment C CP12-004 Page 1 Case No. Attachment C CP12-004 Page 2 Case No. Attachment C CP12-004 Page 3 DEVELOPMENT PLAN Case No. Attachment C CP12-004 Page 4 SPIN MEETING REPORT CASE NO. ZA12-088 PROJECT NAME: Savannah Estates SPIN DISTRICT: SPIN # 5 MEETING DATE: October 8, 2012; 8:00 PM MEETING LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX Training Rooms 3A – 3B TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Thirteen (13)  SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: David Alexander # 2; Rob Baker # 1; Ron Evans # 10  APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: Randi Rivera, G&A Consultants, LLC, et al (4)  STAFF PRESENT: Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I STAFF CONTACT: Matt Jones, Planner I: (817)748-8269 or mjones@ci.southlake.tx.us EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Property Situation  The property is located on the northwest corner of West Dove Road and State Highway 114; and is approximately 77 acres. Development Details  Zoning Change and Development Plan proposed for approximately 105 single family residential lots.  Current zoning districts are AG – Agricultural District, NRPUD – Non-Residential Planned Unit Development, and S-P-1 – Detailed Site Plan District.  Proposed zoning district is RPUD – Residential Planned Unit Development with regulations that are consistent with a SF-20A – Single Family Residential District. The plan presented at SPIN: Case No. Attachment D CP12-004 Page 1 QUESTIONS / CONCERNS  Where is the gas well in Westlake located? Over 600 feet to the north o  What about the 1000 foot setback that has been established in Southlake? It may not apply since the well was here first and homeowners will have full disclosure prior to o moving here; and it’s in Westlake.  Don’t you think approving a residential subdivision less than 1000 feet away from a gas well will set a precedent that it’s OK to have that setback in Southlake?  What is the minimum lot size? 15,000 square feet; about 1.4 dwelling units per acre o  Will there be a clubhouse? No o  What is the developer’s experience? Centurion American has over ninety (90) residential developments o  Who will build? Toll Brothers will likely be the builder o  Will these homes be in keeping with the surrounding properties? Yes, we are considering what is surrounding o  What is the estimated price point? $750K to 1.5 million o  Didn’t you develop Terra in Colleyville? No. Terra Plantation was built around 1975 o  I would like to see a more timeless design. We have seen so much of this “castle” theme. Southlake has enough of this... would like to see “hill country” or “Mediterranean.” Case No. Attachment D CP12-004 Page 2  What kind of fencing will be between the lots? Wood… board-on-board. All of the open space will have wrought-iron. o  How many trees are you taking out? We do not have a tree survey yet; this is just zoning at this point o  The homes look very large for such small lot size. This is typical Toll Brothers.  We would like to see larger lots; we are concerned about school capacity; we are also concerned about the existing gas well. SPIN Meeting Reports are general observations of SPIN Meetings by City staff and SPIN Representatives. The report is neither verbatim nor official meeting minutes; rather it serves to inform elected and appointed officials, City staff, and the public of the issues and questions raised by residents and the general responses made. Responses as summarized in this report should not be taken as guarantees by the applicant. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to follow the case through the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action by City Council. Case No. Attachment D CP12-004 Page 3