2035 Corridor Committee Meeting Report - The Hills Church
Southlake 2035 Corridor Planning Committee Meeting Report
Meeting 24 – September 12, 2019
MEETING
LOCATION: Southlake Police and Fire Headquarters (DPS Headquarters)
Community Room #2001 A & B
600 State Street
Southlake, Texas, 76092
IN
ATTENDANCE:
• City Council Members: Shawn McCaskill, John Huffman, Chad Patton
• Planning & Zoning Commission Members: Scott Dyche
• Park Board Member: Frances Scharli
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Member: Austin Reynolds
• City Staff: Ken Baker, Dennis Killough, Richard Schell, Jerod Potts,
Madeline Oujesky, Daniel Cortez
AGENDA
ITEMS:
1. Call to Order.
2. Administrative Comments.
3. Review, discuss and make recommendations on a proposed approximately
16,760 square foot expansion of the The Hills Church located at the
southwest corner of W. Southlake Blvd. and Brock Dr.
4. Review, discuss and make recommendations on the development of an
approximately 2,300 square foot restaurant building for Panda Express at
2325 W. Southlake Blvd., generally located south of W. Southlake Blvd. and
west of Davis Blvd.
5. Review, discuss and make recommendations on a proposed kennel use in
the Village at Timarron shopping center located at the southeast corner of
E. Southlake Blvd. and Byron Nelson Pkwy.
6. Review, discuss and make recommendations on the proposed
development of approximately 13 acres generally located west of the
intersection of S. Nolen Dr. and Crooked Ln.
7. Review, discuss and make recommendations on the development of an
approximately 4,000 square foot retail building for a mobile
telecommunications tenant at the southwest corner of Main St. and Central
Ave. in Town Square.
8. Review, discuss and make recommendations on the proposed Tuxedo Park
multi-family development located on approximately 21 acres at the
northeast corner of E. SH 114 and Blessed Way.
9. Review, discuss and make recommendations on the proposed Gateway
Church Expansion located at 700 Blessed Way and generally located on
the north side of E. SH 114 between Blessed Way, Grace Ln. and E.
Kirkwood Blvd
10. Review, discuss and make recommendations on proposed amendments to
the City’s Landscape Ordinance No. 544
11. Adjournment.
MEETING
OVERVIEW:
On September 12, 2019 the Southlake 2035 Corridor Planning
Committee held their twenty-fourth meeting. The Committee was sent a
packet of materials prior to the meeting that were to be discussed during
the session. A meeting agenda was posted and the meeting time was
advertised on the City’s website. The following meeting report focuses on
discussion points made during the meeting by members of the
Committee, public and City staff. This report is neither verbatim nor does
it represent official meeting minutes; rather it serves to inform elected and
appointed officials, City staff, and the public of the issues and questions
raised by the Committee, City staff, and any attendees of the meeting.
Interested parties are strongly encouraged to follow development cases
through the process. Please visit CityofSouthlake.com/Planning for more
information.
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ITEM #3 DISCUSSION – Review, discuss and make recommendations on a
proposed approximately 16,760 square foot expansion of the The Hills Church
located at the southwest corner of W. Southlake Blvd. and Brock Dr.
Staff presentation: Richard Schell
• Proposing approx. 16,760 SF two-level expansion
o Renovation of approx. 29,000 SF on both levels of existing building and
expanding seating capacity of the Worship Center to approx. 550 seats
• Proposed increase of parking spaces from 206 spaces to 261 spaces
• Proposing to close two of the four existing driveways onto W. Southlake Blvd.
and to add a driveway connection to Brock Dr. to gain access to a full median
opening on W. Southlake Blvd.
o Driveways 1 and 4 to remain
o Driveways 2 and 3 to be removed
o Driveway 5 to be consturtced
• Future Land Use: Public/Semi-Public
• Current Zoning: CS
Questions for staff by the Committee:
N/A
Applicant presentation:
• Site Plan
o Keep Drive No. 1
o Drive No. 2 - if Brock does not work, then possibility to keep it
▪ Concrete slope
o Remove/eliminate Drive No. 3
o Keep Drive No. 4
o Median opening
• Proposing connection to Brock
• Currently west bound traffic has to make a U-turn at Watermere to be able to
access the campus (creates traffic issue)
o Safety concerns of making U-turns, plus sight difficulties
• Existing driveways are right in, right out
• Existing right turn lane down 1709 to turn onto Brock St.
o Proposing with connection - new drive connection
• Already started conversations with neighbors
o Feedback - consider placing driveway connection past family driveway
and investigate drainage
• Decorative metal fence and landscaping added along Brock Dr.
• No private school facilities on campus (and do not intend to have in the future)
• Traffic: off-peak traffic with Sunday AM traffic, and Sunday PM traffic
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Questions for applicant by the Committee:
John Huffman: Will you have way finding signs?
Applicant: Applicable to add. W e can place signs for “right turn church entrance”.
John Huffman: Staring conversation with TxDOT for 1709 connection/median?
Applicant: We would not need to involve TxDOT for driveway portion of project;
however, we would need to involve them regarding the trail connections.
Ken Baker: Trail would require TxDOT approval
John Huffman: Required to build trail as part of this redevelopment?
Ken Baker: The city has put some money into the Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
to enhance the retaining wall. W e have potential resources to build the trail.
France Scharli: Do you know if police officers currently control traffic on Sundays?
Applicant: Police officers do no currently control traffic flows on Sundays.
Austin Reynolds: How does this site drain?
Applicant: Typically drains toward the west (church building). Drainage does come
down the bar ditch from Brock St.
Austin Reynold: Would adding that road cause additional drainage?
Applicant: We do not believe it will. The bar ditch is shallow and does flow over road,
but we are looking into improving this condition.
France Scharli: Will you eliminate trees for building and additional parking?
Applicant: Yes, there are some trees that would be eliminated. Nothing significant with
the building addition. Whenever the trail is built, which requires a retaining wall, there
are some trees that will have to be removed as a result of that wall. All in all, the
campus wants to keep as many trees as possible.
Chad Patton: I think your curb appeal (view from Southlake Blvd.) will increase
significantly
Applicant: Absolutely, the architects have done a fantastic job. By eliminating drive 3, it
opens the view to campus and helps people come in and out of campus efficiently and
safely.
Chad Patton: The only thing you’ll consistently hear from us (P&Z Commission and City
Council) is that your mitigating concerns with neighbors is a priority. I encourage you to
reach out to more neighbors and adjacent residences.
Applicant: The church has reached out to all individuals on Brock St.
Applicant: Any further feedback? What are your criteria for us moving forward?
John Huffman: This forum is more about getting initial feedback. I believe we’ve
identified some issues you may have, but other than that you would have to work with
staff.
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STAFF PRESENTATION SHOWN TO COMMITTEE:
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