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2005-12-05 Meeting Report (Bob Jones Road Development)�W 41C SPIN 2► A i M AA IV Neighborhood Forum Report Form SPIN Neighborhood 1 Meeting Date 12/05/2005 Meeting Topic and Description: Proposed 42 -acre residential development at 330 -360 W. Bob Jones Rd. (formerly the Rohr property). Featured Speakers: Tom LaHoda Number of neighbors attending: 25 -30 Location of meeting: Town Hall, Training Rooms #3c, and 43d Notification Process: (ie: flyer mailed, hand delivered, calls, city publications, etc.) Meeting notice mailed on 11/21/05 to all residents of Southlake, signs placed throughout the City, posted on website. Follow -Up Information: Attached questions and comments summary. Signature: Cara White, SPIN 91 Representative Answers provided by developer. SPIN #1: December 5, 2005 7pm Questions: 1. Will all your lots be at least one acre minimum? 1. Answer: Yes, we plan to have a one acre lot minimum. 2. Why did you decide to not pursue the Rural Conservation District? 2. Answer: We looked very closely at the RCS zoning and in the final analysis it was determined in our opinion that 1 acre lots would be a better fit with the multi/ acre tracts and the respective I acre neighborhoods of Clariden Ranch, Lakewood Ridge, Indian Creek and Oakwood Estates. Specifically in terms of traffic impact, value retention and appreciation, impact of concrete infrastructure (streets), providing comparable lot density of less than I unit per acre and the ability to mitigate or better control overland flow and runoff of drainage, that is direct result from less roof tops. 3. Have you talked to DPS about having only one access point in your development? 3: Answer: No, but we will without exception prior to preliminary plat submittal. 4. What are you doing about park dedication fees? 4. Answer: A public park is not planned for inclusion in this project. However we certainly expect pay the required development fees, impact fees and any other fees as required by the city of Southlake. 5. What will you do to steer away from wood fencing? 5. Answer: We will require steel/iron, fencing for all homes, wood boundary or wood perimeter fencing will not be allowed The types of steel/iron fencing that we plan to allow will follow in design similar to Vaquero and Clariden type fencing. 6. What will the entryway look like? 6. Answer: Design is currently in process, but the goal is to retain the rural feel, similar to the entry of Clariden. 7. Is there any way you can put a little bit of curve into the blvd? 7. Answer: We will study this request and give it due consideration. 8. Which developments have you recently completed that are similar to what you are proposing? 8. Answer: As stated, this is our first development. However we are not new to real estate, construction and urban planning. Tom LaHoda built his first home in 1987 and since then has built more than 60 homes. Some of the subdivision that he has built in include but not limited to are: Timmarron, Ravineau, Monticello, Remmmington Park, Woodland Hills, Thornbury, Summer Brook, Prestwick Park Ashmore... Currently the LaHoda Group is completing an estate size home in Vaquero (Price ,$2.5 Million) and starting 2 new homes, one in Westmont Estates for ,$1.2 Million )and one in Whitter Heights for ($750,0000). We plan to draw from all of these communities to bring a first class neighborhood to Southlake. In addition to building, Tom holds a BS from North Texas University and a MBA in Engineering Management from the University of Dallas. He also has completed 12 hours of post graduate studies in Urban Planning from UTA. One of the Planning classes Tom completed was titled Land Suitability Analysis and Site Planning. The sole project for this course was to work in conjunction with the City of Southlake to conduct a land suitability and site analysis for the 114 Corridor. During this project Tom served as project leader and editor. In addition to his building and academic background Tom served on the Zoning Board of Adjustments for the City of Colleyville and sat on the regional Board of Directors for Home Owners Warranty Corporation (HOT). The LaIloda Group plans to make statement to the community that Saddleback Ridge Estates will be a high quality project from beginning to end We plan to incorporate an aggressive tree planting requirement for all lots, inclusion of a tree lined center median as part of the open double boulevard, use of curb and gutter to better control drainage and incorporate very tightly written architectural standards for all homes. 9. Will you be using city water for this development? 9. Answer: Yes we will use city water for this development. 10. Do you even own this land yet? 10. Answer: Yes we own this land 11. Do you plan on putting in sidewalks in this development? 11. Answer: We will study this request and give it due consideration. 12. Would you consider doing a PUD? 12. Answer: We have looked at both PUD and RCS type zoning but have determined in our opinion that SF -IA is a better fit with the multi /acre tracts and the respective I acre neighborhoods of Clariden Ranch, Lakewood Ridge, Indian Creek and Oakwood Estates.. Specifically in terms of traffic impact, value retention and appreciation, impact of concrete infrastructure (streets), providing comparable lot density of less than I unit per acre and the ability to mitigate or better control overland flow and runoff of drainage, that is direct result from less roof tops. 13. Have you looked at the 2025 plan in regards to environmental sensitivity? 13. Answer: Our Engineers are familiar with the 2025 Plan and we will continue to study in detail the requirements and recommendations of the 2025 plan in regards to environmental sensitivity prior to completion of our preliminary plat. Comments: 13. I'm concerned that this proposal has very little creativity to it. 14. I'm disappointed with what you are proposing; it's too vanilla. 15. You are going to destroy some valuable property that is important to what constitutes "rural feel." 16. Traffic is already a big issue in this area. 17. What you are proposing looks too much like a "cookie cutter" development. NOTE: The answers above were provided by the developer and do not represent the views and /or opinions of the City of Southlake and /or SPIN.