PZ Item 10 - Comprehensive Plan ReviewComprehensive Plan Analysis
Case No.: ZA18-0022 Review by: Jerod Potts Date of Review: 07/11/18
Project Name: 1833 Our Lane
Current Project Address: 1833, 1847 and 1851 Our Lane
Existing Zoning: AG (three unplatted parcels)
Proposed Zoning: SF-1A
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.
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
Current Zoning: AG Future Land Use: Low Density Residential
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 three (3)
tracts totaling approximately 1.6 acres.
Pathways Master Plan
The Southlake 2030 Mobility Master Plan includes the Pathways Master Plan. There are no
future sidewalks identified for Our Lane near this proposal. Because the applicant is proposing
Site
Site
C-LU2
one (1) home on what will eventually be a single lot of record, the applicant is exempted from
providing a sidewalk. See exhibit below from the Pathways Master Plan.
Site