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
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Case No. Attachment B
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SUPPORT INFORMATION
Case No. Attachment C
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Case No. Attachment C
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Case No. Attachment C
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DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Case No. Attachment C
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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
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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
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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
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