2009-02-23 Meeting Report (Orchard Park)CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
TEXAS
SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO. N/A case has not been formally submitted to the City
PROJECT NAME: Orchard Park
SPIN DISTRICT: SPIN 9w
MEETING DATE: February 23, 2009
MEETING LOCATION: 1400 MAIN STREET, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
MEETING ROOMS 3A 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Fifteen (15)
SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: Ray Tremain #9e)
APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: Tom Matthews, Four Peaks Development, Inc.
STAFF PRESENT: Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I
STAFF CONTACT: Lorrie Fletcher, (817)748 -8069; Ifletcher @ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
The property is approximately 13.8 acres located at 859 and 911 S. White Chapel Blvd.
Development Details
Applicant is proposing a zoning change from RE Residential Estate District and AG
Agricultural District for the development of six residential lots SF -2A (2) and SF -1A
(4) Single Family Residential Districts. A preliminary plat application will also be
submitted for this development. The proposed subdivision will contain a private drive
(maintained by the Home Owner's Association) and be gated at the entrance. The
applicant is also proposing two water features with bridge crossings. The original
homestead will not be removed.
QUESTIONS DISCUSSION
QUESTION: The dry pond is currently filled; what is the plan for that?
RESPONSE: we are going to dig it back out and manage with water
QUESTION: What other subdivisions have you developed in Southlake?
RESPONSE: Glenwyck, Westwyck Hills, Coventry, Foxborough, Fox Hollow
QUESTION: What do you expect these homes to cost?
RESPONSE: $2 million
QUESTION: What are the lots sizes relative to others in the area?
RESPONSE: We are proposing 2 lots that will be between 3 and 4 acres and 4 lots
that will be between 1 and 2 acres. The lots to the north are a little
over 2 acres; there are 3 lots at about 1 '/2 acres; others are about 2.4
acres; and the lots at Princeton Park are 20,000 square feet.
QUESTION: What about the adjacent residential estate lots?
RESPONSE: Yes, there are some residential estate lots close by but there is SF -1A
zoning to the north and the south. We are proposing SF -2 and SF -1A
which is also conducive to the area.
QUESTION: What kind of fencing will these lots have?
RESPONSE: The fencing has not been determined yet.
QUESTION:
What about the setbacks?
RESPONSE:
These are very large lots; it will not be a problem keeping within the
regulations.
QUESTION:
What about water drainage?
RESPONSE:
These lots are at a lower level than the adjacent lots; we will not be
re- directing the water. State law requires that we do not increase
current storm water run off.
QUESTION: Will your proposed ponds help?
RESPONSE: Yes, they will provide natural drainage. The detention /retention ponds
will capture and manage drainage.
QUESTION: Will this be a privately maintained road?
RESPONSE: Yes.
QUESTION: What about fire services with the gated entrance?
RESPONSE: Emergency vehicles will have full access.
QUESTION: What will be the layout of the rear lots as far as the garages? Will they
be facing Highland?
RESPONSE: Due to the size of the lots, I don't anticipate that kind of design
happening, however, we will address it if it becomes necessary.
QUESTION: What is the timeline for build out?
RESPONSE: These will be designed and built by high quality professionals. We do
not want to tie them down to deadlines. No timelines will be imposed.
QUESTION: Do you plan on building the road first and planting grass, trees, etc?
RESPONSE: Yes, once we gain approval we will implement our pre -sale program.
QUESTION: When will you be going to P &Z?
RESPONSE: We have not formally submitted our application yet. We are currently
working with city staff.
QUESTION: Will the houses front the private road or White Chapel Blvd?
RESPONSE: We are requesting a variance so all of the houses can have frontage
on the private road.
QUESTION: What is the process of approval?
RESPONSE: The application has to be reviewed by DRC, then heard by P &Z and
ultimately approved by City Council after two readings for the zoning.
Typical time period is 120 days.
COMMENT: We don't like this plan. The area along South White Chapel is unique
to Southlake and the green space is very valuable. We don't want
Southlake to turn into what we see in other cities.
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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.