Item 8 - ZSP - Highland CornerCase No.
ZA19-0006
S T A F F R E P O R T
February 1, 2019
CASE NO: ZA19-0006
PROJECT: Zoning Change and Site Plan for Highland Corner
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Resort Homes of Texas LP is requesting approval of a Zoning Change and Site
Plan for Highland Corner on property described as Lots 1-8x, Block A, Highland
Corner Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and
located at 1030, 1100, 1110, 1120, 1130, 1140, 1150 and 1160 N. Kimball
Avenue, Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan
District. Proposed Zoning: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District. SPIN
Neighborhood #4.
DETAILS: The proposed development is located on the southwest corner of E. Highland St.
and N Kimball Ave.
On October 17, 2018, City Council approved a zoning change and site plan for
the Highland Corner office development. Specific details of that approval are
found in the history section of this report (Attachment A, pages 1 & 2). The
approval included specific detailed and colored building elevations (brown). The
purpose of this request is to obtain approval of a zoning change and site plan that
will allow a change (gray) in the previously approved color palette for the seven
(7) office buildings. All other components previously approved for the Highland
Corner development shall remain.
ACTION NEEDED: 1. Conduct public hearing
2. Consider approval of a Zoning Change and Site Plan
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
* Due to the scope of this request, a review summary was not generated
(C) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses
(D) Ordinance No. 480-728a
• Presentation
• Elevations
• Colored Rendering
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072
Lorrie Fletcher (817) 748-8069
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER/APPLICANT: Resort Homes of Texas, LP – David Keener
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1030, 1100, 1110, 1120, 1130, 1140, 1150 and 1160 N. Kimball Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 1-8x, Block A, Highland Corner Addition; approximately 6.068 acres
LAND USE CATEGORY: Office Commercial
CURRENT ZONING: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District with “O-1” Office District uses
PROPOSED ZONING: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District with “O-1” Office District uses
HISTORY: - The property was annexed into the Town of Southlake in 1956 as “AG”
(Ord. No. 041).
- A Plat was approved by City Council on April 15, 1986 for the Hanna
Addition under Planning Case ZA86-009.
- A Land Use Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to
Mixed Use was approved by City Council on December 3, 2013 under
Planning Case CP13-005. This LUD change was done during the
approval process for Gateway Lakes.
- A Plat Revision was approved by City Council on June 17, 2014 for
Southlake Glen under Planning Case ZA14-042.
- A Land Use Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential and
Mixed Use to Office Commercial was approved by City Council on
October 17, 2018 under Planning Case CP17-005.
- A Zoning Change and Site Plan for Highland Corner was approved by
City Council on October 17, 2018 under Planning Case ZA17-043. The
following is a summary of the approval:
• Approved the variances for driveway stacking and spacing.
• Approved the landscape plan presented at the meeting which
indicated additional tree plantings along E Highland St. and
clarifying the type of trees to be planted along the western and
southern property boundaries to be cedars at a minimum of 5’
tall at the time of planting.
• Approving location of two trash dumpsters
• Noting all mechanical equipment shall be placed on a portion of
the building not facing Kimball Ave. or E. Highland St.; and if not
practical, then mechanical equipment will be fully screened from
view using either a wing wall of stone that matches the buildings
or bushes planted at a height and thickness to fully screen the
equipment.
• With respect to Lot 7 in the northwest corner, to improve the
landscaping with additional grass as discussed October 5, 2017.
• Lot 7 will allow for cross access and pedestrian access.
• No monument signage for E. Highland St. and no more than 20’
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north of the northern most drive on N. Kimball Ave.
- A Preliminary Plat was approved by City Council on October 17, 2018
under Planning Case ZA17-042.
- A Plat Revision was approved by City Council on January 16, 2018
under Planning Case ZA17-097.
STAFF COMMENTS: Due to the scope of this request, a staff review summary report was
not generated. All previously approved components regarding the
Highland Corner office development shall remain.
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SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES
Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response
1. LOTTER, DEBORA SF20A 1108 SHADY LN 0.46 NR
2. TUMMA, SUDHAKAR SF20A 1112 SHADY LN 0.48 NR
3. DANIEL, BILLY W SF20A 2204 YEARGAIN CT 0.46 NR
4. CHOWDHURY, FAROQUE ALAM SF20A 2200 YEARGAIN CT 0.50 NR
5. DATTA, FALGUNI SF20A 2205 YEARGAIN CT 0.47 NR
6. SUBEDI, SHANKESHWAR SF20A 2201 YEARGAIN CT 0.46 NR
7. GILDENBLATT, TOM SF20A 2204 PATTERSON WAY 0.47 NR
8. GILDENBLATT, TOM SF20A 2200 PATTERSON WAY 0.47 NR
9. HUNING, ERIC AG 2055 E HIGHLAND ST 0.13 NR
10. WILLIAMS, XAVIER D SF1-A 2009 E HIGHLAND ST 1.97 NR
11. PATTERSON, BURTON SF1-A 2160 E HIGHLAND ST 2.44 NR
12. KIMBALL LAKES LLC B1 1200 N KIMBALL AVE 3.18 NR
13. FORDHAM, SCOTT SF1-A 2020 E HIGHLAND ST 0.89 NR
14. OWEN, RANDALL SF1-A 2130 E HIGHLAND ST 3.65 NR
15. PATTERSON, BURTON SF1-A 0.44 NR
16. STEGALL, MOLLY TZD 890 N KIMBALL AVE 1.53 NR
17. TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION, #513 O1 759 N KIMBALL AVE 1.95 NR
18. TOLL DALLAS TX LLC TZD 2025 SOUTHLAKE GLEN DR 0.23 NR
19. STEEN, MARIA C TZD 2029 SOUTHLAKE GLEN DR 0.25 NR
20. SHEIKH, SUFYAN TZD 2032 SOUTHLAKE GLEN DR 0.28 NR
21. CHANG, DONG TZD 2024 SOUTHLAKE GLEN DR 0.32 NR
22. HUNING, ERIC A AG 2015 E HIGHLAND ST 0.81 NR
23. TANG, MING TZD 2016 SOUTHLAKE GLEN DR 0.32 NR
24. GRAHAM, SCOTT TZD 2020 SOUTHLAKE GLEN DR 0.32 NR
25. KH CORNER DEVELOPMENT LLC SP1 1160 N KIMBALL AVE 0.92 NR
26. HUNING, ERIC SF1-A 2145 E HIGHLAND ST 2.61 NR
City of
Grapevine
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27. KH CORNER DEVELOPMENT LLC SP1 1140 N KIMBALL AVE 0.72 NR
28. KH CORNER DEVELOPMENT LLC SP1 1120 N KIMBALL AVE 0.58 NR
29. KH CORNER DEVELOPMENT LLC SP1 1150 N KIMBALL AVE 1.40 NR
30. KH CORNER DEVELOPMENT LLC SP1 1130 N KIMBALL AVE 0.62 NR
31. KH CORNER DEVELOPMENT LLC SP1 1110 N KIMBALL AVE 1.03 NR
32. KH CORNER DEVELOPMENT LLC SP1 1030 N KIMBALL AVE 0.63 NR
33. KH CORNER DEVELOPMENT LLC SP1 1100 N KIMBALL AVE 0.63 NR
34. MODY, PARTHIV TZD 2028 SOUTHLAKE GLEN DR 0.32 NR
35. City of Grapevine NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Thirty-five (35)
Responses Received: None
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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 480-728a
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 480, AS AMENDED,
THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS; GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A
CERTAIN TRACT OR TRACTS OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1-8X,
BLOCK A, HIGHLAND CORNER ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING
APPROXIMATELY 6.068 ACRES, AND MORE FULLY AND
COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” FROM “S-P-1”
DETAILED SITE PLAN DISTRICT TO “S-P-1” DETAILED SITE PLAN
DISTRICT AS DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED SITE PLAN
ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT
“B”, SUBJECT TO THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN
THIS ORDINANCE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP;
PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST,
MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND THE ZONING
CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas is a home rule City acting under its Charter adopted
by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Texas
Local Government Code; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code, the City has the authority
to adopt a comprehensive zoning ordinance and map regulating the location and use of buildings, other
structures and land for business, industrial, residential and other purposes, and to amend said
ordinance and map for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals and general welfare,
all in accordance with a comprehensive plan; and,
WHEREAS, the hereinafter described property is currently zoned as “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan
District under the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, a change in the zoning classification of said property was requested by a person
or corporation having a proprietary interest in said property; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, at a public hearing called by the
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City Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as to whether these changes
should be granted or denied: safety of the motoring public and the pedestrians using the facilities in the
area immediately surrounding the sites; safety from fire hazards and damages; noise producing
elements and glare of the vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights on established
character of the neighborhood; location, lighting and types of signs and relation of signs to traffic control
and adjacent property; street size and adequacy of width for traffic reasonably expected to be generated
by the proposed use around the site and in the immediate neighborhood; adequacy of parking as
determined by requirements of this ordinance for off-street parking facilities; location of ingress and
egress points for parking and off-street loading spaces, and protection of public health by surfacing on
all parking areas to control dust; effect on the promotion of health and the general welfare; effect on
light and air; effect on the over-crowding of the land; effect on the concentration of population, and effect
on transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, further considered among other
things the character of the districts and their peculiar suitability for particular uses and the view to
conserve the value of the buildings, and encourage the most appropriate use of the land throughout
this City; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, does find that there is a public
necessity for the zoning changes, that the public demands them, that the public interest clearly requires
the amendments, and that the zoning changes do not unreasonably invade the rights of those who
bought or improved property with reference to the classification which existed at the time their original
investment was made; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, does find that the changes in
zoning lessen the congestion in the streets, helps secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers,
promotes the health and the general welfare, provides adequate light and air, prevents the over -
crowding of land, avoids undue concentration of population, and facilitates the adequate provision of
transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, has determined that there is a
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necessity and need for the changes in zoning and has also found and determined that there has been
a change in the conditions of the property surrounding and in close proximity to the tract or tracts of
land requested for a change since the tract or tracts of land were originally classified and therefore feels
that the respective changes in zoning classification for the tract or tracts of land are needed, are called
for, and are in the best interest of the public at large, the citizens of the city of Southlake, Texas, and
helps promote the general health, safety and welfare of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That Ordinance No. 480, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Southlake, Texas,
passed on the 19th day of September, 1989, as originally adopted and amended, is hereby amended
so that the permitted uses in the hereinafter described areas be altered, changed and amended as
shown and described below:
Being described as
SECTION 2.
That the City Manager is hereby directed to correct the Official Zoning map of the City of
Southlake, Texas, to reflect the herein changes in zoning.
SECTION 3.
That in all other respects the use of the tract or tracts of land herein above described shall be
subject to all the applicable regulations contained in said Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable and
pertinent ordinances for the City of Southlake, Texas. All existing sections, subsections, paragraphs,
sentences, words, phrases and definitions of said Zoning Ordinance are not amended hereby, but
remain intact and are hereby ratified, verified, and affirmed.
SECTION 4.
That the zoning regulations and districts as herein established have been made in accordance
with the comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, m orals and the general
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welfare of the community. They have been designed, with respect to both present conditions and the
conditions reasonably anticipated to exist in the foreseeable future; to lessen congestion in the streets;
to provide adequate light and air; to prevent over-crowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of
population; and to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, drainage and
surface water, parks and other commercial needs and development of the community. They have been
made after a full and complete hearing with reasonable consideration among other things of the
character of the district and its peculiar suitability for the particular uses and with a view of conserving
the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the community.
SECTION 5.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas,
affecting zoning and shall not repeal any of the provisions of said ordinances except in those instances
where provisions of those ordinances are in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 6.
That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be severable and that if the
validity of the zoning affecting any portion of the tract or tracts of land described herein shall be declared
to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the zoning of the balance of said tract or tracts of
land described herein.
SECTION 7.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with
or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than
Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall
constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 8.
All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake are expressly saved as to any and all violations
of the provisions of Ordinance No. 480, as amended, or any other ordinances affecting zoning which
have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and
all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances,
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same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 9.
The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to publish the proposed ordinance
in its entirety on the City website together with a notice setting out the time and place for a public hearing
thereon at least ten (10) days before the second reading of this ordinance, and it this ordinance provides
for the imposition of any penalty, fine or forfeiture for any violation of any of its provisions, then the City
Secretary shall additionally publish this ordinance in the official City newspaper one time within ten (10)
days after passage of this ordinance, as required by Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Southlake.
SECTION 10.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 1st reading the ___ day of ____, 2019.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY SECRETARY
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading the ____ day of _____, 2019.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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_________________________________
CITY ATTORNEY
DATE:___________________________
ADOPTED:_______________________
EFFECTIVE:______________________
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EXHIBIT “A”
Being described as Lots 1-8x, Block A, Highland Corner Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake,
Tarrant County, Texas, being approximately 6.068 acres, and more fully and completely described
below:
Reserved for metes and bounds description
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EXHIBIT “B”
Reserved for approved Site Plan