Item 8 Comprehensive Plan ReviewComprehensive Plan Analysis
Case No.: ZA18-012 Review by: Jerod Potts Date of Review: 07/25/18
Project Name: 1705 Maranatha Way
Current Project Address: 1705 Maranatha Way
Existing Zoning: AG (four unplatted parcels); applicant also processing a plat showing (ZA18-013)
Proposed Zoning: SF-2
Existing Future Land Use: Low Density Residential
Proposed Future Land Use: Low Density Residential
Overview
The subject property is included in the Central Sector planning area, as discussed in the
Southlake 2035 Land Use Sector Plan. Staff note: If approved, the home site as proposed will
have driveway access on Maranatha Way, which is a private access easement not maintained
by the City of Southlake. Maranatha Way is
generally characterized by larger lots (> 1 acre)
and some estate-style lots. Many of the parcels
along this private access easement remain
unplatted. As proposed, the zoning change and
concept plan is consistent with the surrounding
development pattern, and conforms to the
Current Zoning: AG Future Land Use: Low Density Residential
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C-LU2
underlying future land use, as described in greater detail below.
Low Density Residential Land Use Category
The recommended land use for this property within the Southlake 2035 Consolidated Future
Land Use Plan (Land Use Plan) is Low Density Residential, which is consistent with the existing
future land use. The purpose for this category is to provide for and to protect low intensity
detached single-family residential development that promotes the openness and rural
character of Southlake. The definition of the Low Density Residential land use category as
defined by the Land Use Plan states:
The Low Density Residential category is for detached single-family residential
development at a net density of one or fewer dwelling units per acre. Net
density is the number of dwelling units per net acre, which excludes acreage in
all rights-of-way, easement, and lots designated for public or private streets.
Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks / Open Space
and Public / Semi-Public categories.
Future Land Use – Optional Land Use Designations
The subject property is not included in any optional land use designations.
Applicable Comprehensive Plan Recommendations
2035 Land Use Sector Plan (North, Central, West and Southeast)
C-LU2
Recommendation(s):
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.
Metric(s):
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.
Applicability to proposal: The applicant is proposing to maintain the existing low density
residential category on this site, and the proposal includes one (1) home site on four (4)
tracts totaling approximately 2.46 acres. Staff note: the applicant has submitted an
application under City Case number ZA18-013 for requesting approval of a single-lot plat
showing to combine the current four (4) tracts into one (1) lot of record. It is also worth
noting that there is not access to sanitary sewer in this area
Mobility Master Plan
MT2
Recommendation: Improve FM 1938 to its ultimate cross section with center landscaped
median, including improvements to the intersection of FM 1938 and FM 1709.
Metric: Complete construction of the FM 1938 project.
Recommendation Status: Landscaping within medians along FM 1938 is nearly completed, and
the contractor is prepping for construction of Myers Meadows screening wall (south of the
subject property). Estimated completion for Phase II of the FM 1938 project is the end of the
2018 calendar year.
Applicability to Proposal: The proximity of the subject property to Phase II of the FM 1938
construction project. As will be discussed per the pathways plan below, generally a 5’ sidewalk
is being constructed along the west side and an 8’ sidewalk is being constructed along the east
side of FM 1938 (Randol Mill Ave.)
Pathways Master Plan
The Southlake 2030 Mobility
Master Plan includes the
Pathways Master Plan. There
are no future sidewalks
identified for Maranatha Way,
the private access easement
this proposed home site will
have driveway access from.
Because the applicant is
proposing one (1) home on
what will eventually be a single
lot of record, the applicant is
exempted from providing a sidewalk. See the exhibit on the previous page from the Pathways
Master Plan.The Pathways Master Plan also recommends a future Multi-Use trail (>=8’) along
Randol Mill Ave., just west of the proposal site. With Phase II of the FM 1938 construction
project, the City has generally installed 5’ sidewalks along the west side, and 8’ wide sidewalks
along the east side of FM 1938 (Randol Mill Ave.).
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