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Item 6 - SPIN2020-20 SPIN MEETING REPORT SPIN Item Number: SPIN2020-20 City Case Number: ZA20-0049 Project Name: Burney Estates (The Conservation) SPIN Neighborhood: 2 Meeting Date: September 22, 2020 Meeting Location: Virtual Total Attendance: Virtual Host: Sherry Berman, Community Engagement Committee Applicant(s) Presenting: Jody Boyd, Rockwater Developments; Phone:214-727-1110 Email: jr2736@yahoo.com Curtis Young, Sage Group; Phone: 817-424-2626 Email: cyoung@sage-dfw.com City Staff Present: Jerod Potts, Policy & Strategic Initiative Principal Planner Town Hall Forums can be viewed in their entirety by visiting http://www.cityofsouthlake.com and clicking on “I Want to” and “View” “Video on Demand” – forums are listed under SPIN by meeting date. FORUM SUMMARY: Property Situation: The property is located at 2970 Burney Lane. Development Details: The Sage Group is proposing a residential development, Burney Estates (The Conservation), an eight (8) large lot, luxury home development on 13.2 acres adjacent to the Corps of Engineers property on Grapevine Lake. The property consists of two properties, one platted lot located on Burney Lane and one land-locked property located west of Burney Lane. The property will be accessed through a 40 ft. access easement with a 25 ft. pavement from back-of-curb to back-of-curb from Burney Lane. The properties are zoned SF-1A and AG and will need to be rezoned to SF-1A for the development. The average lot size is over 71,000 square feet. The rear property lines of Lots 1-5 show the 572-contour line of the flowage easement for the lake. There will be a wildlife and pedestrian access easement on the property to allow wildlife to access the neighborhood and residents to access the open space of the Corps property. The development will not be fenced or gated from Burney Lane. The drainage from the property flow towards the lake and the applicant will address the drainage under the street to allow the water to flow freely to the lake. The entrance to the development will be understated and have a wrought iron fence along Burney Lane and along the south drive edged with evergreen plant materials for the neighbor to the south. Applicant wants to maintain as many trees on the lot and will provide a tree conservation plan for preservation of the trees. The development will be a R-PUD Residential Planned Unit Development with SF-1A underlying regulations. Lot 7 will not be allowed to have a rear fence to allow wildlife to access the adjacent properties. Presentation: Note: Due the animation on the applicant’s presentation slides, the entire presentation is available in the On-Demand Video of the September 22, 2020 SPIN meeting. End of Applicant’s Presentation Resident Presentation by Jack Frederick: End of Resident’s Presentation Questions and Concerns: 1. Concerned with the proposed road location, road curve, and the drainage; and the impact of the trees being removed, and Will work with the neighbor regarding the trees and the impact the development. 2. Concerns with the development not being in line with the current neighborhood with the country feel, the proximity to the lake and development impact, and breaking up the lots in their neighborhood. Lots will be close to 1 ½ acre and fall within the low density residential and will increase property values. 3. Comments on the neighborhood and the resident’s enjoying the neighborhood. Concerned with the one access/exit from Burney Lane into the neighborhood and the added capacity of the development for safety concerns. Flooding concerns with property adjacent to lake. Concerns with maintaining the tranquility of the neighborhood. 4. Opposed to development for environmentally sensitive area, does not fit the style of the neighborhood, and place a street adjacent an existing property and faces the front of an existing house. 5. Comment on the integrity of the neighborhood that is rural and spread out, equine flavor, and enjoyed the wildlife without a fence on their property. Do not want to block the access for the wildlife into the neighborhood. Concerned with the proximity of the Lot 2 to their property and does not show any buffering be adjacent to their property or tree preservation. 6. Deed properties stated the properties cannot be subdivided and the lots adjacent to the proposed development are much larger than the proposed development. Opposed to the development. 7. Comment on that the City ordinances do not accommodate the wildlife and wildlife corridor and flowage easement will cut out the wildlife access. Concerned with the drop off the slope at this development and erosion. Wants the preservation of the ecosystem. Opposed to the development and their HOA. 8. The development would impact he ecosystem and would increase in traffic. Would disturb the ambiance of the neighborhood and we would want to protect it. Would not be in favor of the development. 9. The proposal will not meet the current aesthetics of our existing neighborhood. We do not have curbed and guttered roads with a sidewalk. We do not have a HOA and this development would have any HOA. Putting a street through a lot to access land that is not part of our neighborhood would not beneficially for our neighborhood or the wildlife. 10. Neighborhood would like to see this development developed like Harbor Oaks, an exemplary development of early Southlake with equestrian, wildlife, flora and fauna, access to the Corp property, lots over 2 acres in size and width, protected and new growth trees, and other elements. Opposed to the smaller lots than in Harbor Oaks and easement used in lot size, lot width, and not in character in the neighborhood. Development wrong for the area. Concerned with emergency access, water and other utilities with the new development. 11. Comment on cutting into an existing lot with the curb and gutter street, clearing the land for the development and the effect on the wildlife, increase in traffic, and the establishment of a HOA. 12. Disagrees with the location of the street that will shine lights on the front of her house as discussed previously. Concerned with the tree preservation after the lots are developed (enforcement of tree preservation after development complete for the homeowner adds additional elements). Opposed for the effect on the environment, herself, and her neighbors living near the development. Concerned with the 2035 Plan and the mission statement and that is in opposition to this development. Preserve the environment and neighborhood. 13. Concerned with traffic, environment, emergency access, and the street running through an existing lot. 14. Comment on the proposed development that is opposed to their existing neighborhood lifestyle, wildlife, and is similar to the other neighborhoods in Southlake. Their neighborhood is highly sought after by people. 15. Concerned with the access road, having enough acreage for the aerobic system, and filling the land for building and its effect on the lake. Concerned with the lots that back up the existing lots and the proposed lot sizes not being comparable in size. Wants City to honor the 2035 Plan as written. Drainage and environmental concerns in this area. 16. Opposed to the negative impact on the neighborhood and developers presenting one plan to the neighborhood and another to the home buyers. 17. Opposed to the new development as the developer was not willing to make substantial changes as the neighbors requested in the Zoom meetings (with the neighborhood). 18. Generally opposed to the development as the neighbors selected the neighborhood for its rural character, quiet streets, and uniqueness. Opposed to the new road into the development. Contrary to 2035 Plan. Concerned with drainage and aerobic systems and proximity to the lake, tree preservation, and headlights into a neighbor’s house. 19. The majority of the neighborhood is opposed to the development and the development is detrimental to us. It is not the neighborhood’s responsibility to fix the landlocked access. Proposed lots are smaller than the neighborhood lots. Concerned about access point to the Corps property and where the cars are going to park. Concerned about the wildlife. Developer’s responses to comments (bulleted for ease of reading): • Believes that they have gone above and beyond in design standards for larger lots. • Average lot size is 1.7 acres (SF-1A is 1 acre in the city - minimum). Proposing larger lots. • Drainage concerns- lots drain onto their property (hired professional engineers for the development). • Comply with city standards for development on the property. • The Corps 572-flowage easement is not the 100-year flood plain (development well above the 100-year floodplain except for one small area with flood plain). • Believe that their home values, lot sizes and standards are compatible with the neighborhood as there have been several teardowns and rebuilds in the neighborhood the last 3-5 years with larger homes. • Met with the City Fire Marshal and he does not have concerns with the development for fire, health and safety standards. Full 100-foot diameter cul-de-sac turn around meets standard for school buses and fire trucks. Houses will be required to be fire sprinkled. • Sidewalks are not going in the development as inventoried by the residents. • Entry sign is needed to separate the development from Harbor Oaks and sign will have soft lighting. If the neighborhood does not want lighting- would be fine with that. • Property is disadvantaged- property owner has the right to develop the property. Wants to do the best for the property owners of the two properties. • Trying to develop the property that will work for everyone. • Trying to work with the wildlife concerns and not restrict their access. • Wants to work with the neighborhood and residents on a case by case basis. SPIN Meeting Reports are general observations of SPIN Meetings by City staff and SPIN Representatives. The report is neither verbatim nor official meeting minutes; rather it serves to inform elected and appointed 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. Southlake Connect Results for the September 22, 2020 SPIN Town Hall Forum 9/21/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/search/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAIhNNXHpmrhDuvLUwqzg0h8…1/2 Online Form Submittal: SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Fri 9/18/2020 5:38 AM To: Jerod Potts <jpotts@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Lauren LaNeave <llaneave@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Madeline Oujesky <moujesky@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Patty Moos <pmoos@ci.southlake.tx.us> SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form Can't make it to a SPIN Town Hall Forum but still have a question or comment on an item being presented? Use this form! Those who wish to ask a question or make a comment on an item being presented at a SPIN Town Hall Forum may do so by electronically submitting this form. The meeting host will make an effort to get to each question and/or comment submitted. However, please be aware that it is possible not all questions and/or comments submitted will be read during the SPIN Town Hall Forum. Questions and/or comments submitted before 6:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be included in the meeting report for that specific item. SPIN Meeting Date 9/22/2020 SPIN Item # or Item Description SPIN2020-20 – An applicant is proposing a zoning change and development plan to develop an 8-lot single-family residential subdivision on approximately 13.2 acres located at 2970 Burney Lane and 3185 Southlake Park Dr. within SPIN Neighborhood #2. First Name Lisa Last Name Boyer Email Address 2900 Harbor Refuge Street City Southlake State Texas Question or Comment Hello! My name is Lisa Boyer. I live in Harbor Oaks on Harbor Refuge Street. I am extremely concerned about the proposed zoning change and development at 2970 Burney Lane. I have attended a couple of the zoom meeting hosted by Sage Development. I have several concerns. I moved to this neighborhood in 2013 because we loved the unique homes with larger lots of 1.5 acres and above. I feel like we live in the country even though we are down the street from Southlake Town Square and Central Market. The proposed development is not in line with our neighborhood. We do not have sidewalks and HOAs. We have horses and goats and several bird species that live in our unique neighborhood. I feel like 8 homes would be a huge environmental impact on our neighborhood since it is 9/21/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/search/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAIhNNXHpmrhDuvLUwqzg0h8…2/2 situated so close to Lake Grapevine. There is already an amazing ecosystem there that would be disrupted if 8 homes were built on those 13.2 acres. Would Sage Development consider building 3-4 homes instead of the proposed 8 homes? My other concern is that we have deed restrictions here in Harbor Oaks that prevent you from breaking up an existing platt unless there is a vote on the changes. I live across the street from a 5 acre lot. My concern is that if we start breaking up existing platts then we would start doing that to all the large acre lots that already exist in our neighborhood. That would greatly impact my home value in the future if I am surrounded by 1 acre lots or lots that are less than one acre. I understand that Sage Development is looking to bring value to Southlake but in this instance I believe Southlake would lose value if we allow 8 homes to be build on these 13.2 acres. What else can we do to that land to preserve the Harbor Oaks Community? Thank you for your time. Zip 76092 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 9/21/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/search/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAJOfRTcBap1Ov01AEyaXHvg…1/1 Online Form Submittal: SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sat 9/19/2020 4:53 PM To: Jerod Potts <jpotts@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Lauren LaNeave <llaneave@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Madeline Oujesky <moujesky@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Patty Moos <pmoos@ci.southlake.tx.us> SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form Can't make it to a SPIN Town Hall Forum but still have a question or comment on an item being presented? Use this form! Those who wish to ask a question or make a comment on an item being presented at a SPIN Town Hall Forum may do so by electronically submitting this form. The meeting host will make an effort to get to each question and/or comment submitted. However, please be aware that it is possible not all questions and/or comments submitted will be read during the SPIN Town Hall Forum. Questions and/or comments submitted before 6:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be included in the meeting report for that specific item. SPIN Meeting Date 09/22/2020 SPIN Item # or Item Description Proposed 8-lot single-family residential subdivision on 13.2 acres at 2970 Burney Ln First Name John Last Name Stewart Email Address 2920 Burney Lane City Southlake State TX Question or Comment I am strongly opposed to this development. I do not believe we should place a new street adjacent to an existing lot that also faces the front of an existing house. In addition, the proposed development does not fit the style of our existing well- established neighborhood. Also, the property is an environmentally sensitive area and the city should work to protect such areas immediately adjacent to Lake Grapevine. Zip 76092 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 9/21/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/search/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAIxuUnbRL%2F5Br4UJxdiGW…1/1 Online Form Submittal: SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sun 9/20/2020 5:00 PM To: Jerod Potts <jpotts@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Lauren LaNeave <llaneave@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Madeline Oujesky <moujesky@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Patty Moos <pmoos@ci.southlake.tx.us> SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form Can't make it to a SPIN Town Hall Forum but still have a question or comment on an item being presented? Use this form! Those who wish to ask a question or make a comment on an item being presented at a SPIN Town Hall Forum may do so by electronically submitting this form. The meeting host will make an effort to get to each question and/or comment submitted. However, please be aware that it is possible not all questions and/or comments submitted will be read during the SPIN Town Hall Forum. Questions and/or comments submitted before 6:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be included in the meeting report for that specific item. SPIN Meeting Date 9/22 SPIN Item # or Item Description Sage Group Development of land on burney lane First Name sharon Last Name sabbatis Email Address 850 HARBOR CT City SOUTHLAKE State Texas Question or Comment The deed rules for this property states it cannot be subdivided. Also the home lot sizes that are currently next to the proposed area are much larger than the Sage group proposed lot sizes, this is inconsistant with the neighborhood. I am against the development of this property. Zip 76092 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 9/22/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAJyW%2Fu86rEVLo7rabCtysXs…1/1 Online Form Submittal: SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Mon 9/21/2020 8:19 PM To: Jerod Potts <jpotts@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Lauren LaNeave <llaneave@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Madeline Oujesky <moujesky@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Patty Moos <pmoos@ci.southlake.tx.us> SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form Can't make it to a SPIN Town Hall Forum but still have a question or comment on an item being presented? Use this form! Those who wish to ask a question or make a comment on an item being presented at a SPIN Town Hall Forum may do so by electronically submitting this form. The meeting host will make an effort to get to each question and/or comment submitted. However, please be aware that it is possible not all questions and/or comments submitted will be read during the SPIN Town Hall Forum. Questions and/or comments submitted before 6:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be included in the meeting report for that specific item. SPIN Meeting Date 9/22/2020 SPIN Item # or Item Description SPIN Neighborhood #2 First Name Mia Last Name Choo Email Address 1105 Harbor Haven City Southlake State TX Question or Comment The proposal for the new neighborhood does not meet the current esthetics of the existing neighborhood. We do not have curb and gutter roads with a sidewalk, as being proposed. We do not have an HOA in Harbor Oaks. The new proposed Street will have an HOA. Putting a public street through an existing lot in order to access land that is not part of our neighborhood is not beneficial to our residents or wildlife! Thank you. Zip 76092 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 9/22/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQACX%2BY7Hh5XZLsQkZaqNH…1/1 Online Form Submittal: SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Mon 9/21/2020 8:10 PM To: Jerod Potts <jpotts@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Lauren LaNeave <llaneave@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Madeline Oujesky <moujesky@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Patty Moos <pmoos@ci.southlake.tx.us> SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form Can't make it to a SPIN Town Hall Forum but still have a question or comment on an item being presented? Use this form! Those who wish to ask a question or make a comment on an item being presented at a SPIN Town Hall Forum may do so by electronically submitting this form. The meeting host will make an effort to get to each question and/or comment submitted. However, please be aware that it is possible not all questions and/or comments submitted will be read during the SPIN Town Hall Forum. Questions and/or comments submitted before 6:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be included in the meeting report for that specific item. SPIN Meeting Date 9/22/2020 SPIN Item # or Item Description SPIN Neighborhood #2 First Name Amy Last Name Newby Email Address 2885 Burney Lane City Southlake State TX Question or Comment The proposal for the new neighborhood does not meet the current esthetics of the existing neighborhood. We do not have curb and gutter roads with a sidewalk, as being proposed. We do not have an HOA in Harbor Oaks. The new proposed Street will have an HOA. Putting a public street through an existing lot in order to access land that is not part of our neighborhood is not beneficial to our residents or wildlife! Thank you. Zip 76092 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 9/22/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/search/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAFgqe28T6chJo00IOyhdb1k%…1/1 Online Form Submittal: SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Mon 9/21/2020 8:39 PM To: Jerod Potts <jpotts@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Lauren LaNeave <llaneave@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Madeline Oujesky <moujesky@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Patty Moos <pmoos@ci.southlake.tx.us> SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form Can't make it to a SPIN Town Hall Forum but still have a question or comment on an item being presented? Use this form! Those who wish to ask a question or make a comment on an item being presented at a SPIN Town Hall Forum may do so by electronically submitting this form. The meeting host will make an effort to get to each question and/or comment submitted. However, please be aware that it is possible not all questions and/or comments submitted will be read during the SPIN Town Hall Forum. Questions and/or comments submitted before 6:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be included in the meeting report for that specific item. SPIN Meeting Date 09/22/2020 SPIN Item # or Item Description Neighborhood #2 First Name Martin Last Name Newby Email Address 2885 Burney Lane City Southlake State TX Question or Comment The Sage Group is cutting a new road through an existing lot? And putting in curbs and sidewalks which are not the look of our well established neighborhood. The land they will clear out disturbs the wildlife habitat for many animals. The 9 or 10 homes will increase the traffic at a minimum of 20 cars. They plan to establish an HOA which is 180 degrees different from the existing neighborhood. Zip 76092 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 9/21/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAMNCqF61gupDgyIZadQQVZE…1/2 Online Form Submittal: SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Mon 9/21/2020 2:50 PM To: Jerod Potts <jpotts@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Lauren LaNeave <llaneave@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Madeline Oujesky <moujesky@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Patty Moos <pmoos@ci.southlake.tx.us> SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form Can't make it to a SPIN Town Hall Forum but still have a question or comment on an item being presented? Use this form! Those who wish to ask a question or make a comment on an item being presented at a SPIN Town Hall Forum may do so by electronically submitting this form. The meeting host will make an effort to get to each question and/or comment submitted. However, please be aware that it is possible not all questions and/or comments submitted will be read during the SPIN Town Hall Forum Questions and/or comments submitted before 6:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be included in the meeting report for that specific item SPIN Meeting Date 9/22/2020 SPIN Item # or Item De cription SPIN2020-20 First Name Bethany Last Name Peterson Email Addre 2925 Burney Lane City Southlake State TX Question or Comment We live on Burney Ln where a developer is proposing to put a roadway through an existing lot. This is a deed restriction violation because this lot is not supposed to be subdivided. Also, the proposed roadway is not compatible with our current road of 60'. The proposed road is only 24' at the entrance and then 25'. The fire department has stated that this does not meet requirements. The ecological impact of the proposal is in direct conflict with the 2035 Southlake Plan that promised preservation of our fragile ecological areas in the north corridor. We also have serious concerns about adding more homes on an already overloaded road, with one way in and the same way out. How does this work in the case of an emergency? Traffic? 9/21/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAMNCqF61gupDgyIZadQQVZE…2/2 Zip 76092 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 9/22/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/search/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAHSqzAk5A%2FlIm74BtqYes…1/4 Online Form Submittal: SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Tue 9/22/2020 10:01 AM To: Jerod Potts <jpotts@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Lauren LaNeave <llaneave@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Madeline Oujesky <moujesky@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Patty Moos <pmoos@ci.southlake.tx.us> SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form Can't make it to a SPIN Town Hall Forum but still have a question or comment on an item being presented? Use this form! Those who wish to ask a question or make a comment on an item being presented at a SPIN Town Hall Forum may do so by electronically submitting this form. The meeting host will make an effort to get to each question and/or comment submitted. However, please be aware that it is possible not all questions and/or comments submitted will be read during the SPIN Town Hall Forum. Questions and/or comments submitted before 6:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be included in the meeting report for that specific item. SPIN Meeting Date September 22, 2020 SPIN Item # or Item Description #2 Zoning Change on property located at 2970 Burney Lane First Name Ray Last Name Chancellor Email Address 890 Harbor Court City Southlake State TX Question or Comment To: September 22, 2020 SPIN Meeting Fr: Ray L. Chancellor 890 Harbor Court Southlake, Texas Re: Proposed Development of the Miles Property adjacent to the Corps Property off of Burney Lane I have been asked by my neighbors to address some of the environmental issues of which they have concern with the proposed development off of Burney Lane. Because the issues are many, I have narrowed it to just a few presented here. When we address the proposed Sage development, we are not talking about some two-dimensional entity that fits into a nice set of pre-assigned development parameters. It is adjacent to one of the last pieces of critical and significant indigenous 9/22/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/search/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAHSqzAk5A%2FlIm74BtqYes…2/4 habitat left in Southlake that contains space, trophic levels to support fauna diversity, and a natural ecosystem that can be self-sustaining. It contains riparian, upslope, mudflats, stream flowage, and wetland environments as well as a diversity of vertical habitats. It literally and physically is a component of the Bob Jones Nature Preserve separated by fewer than several hundred yards of Lake Grapevine. (During dry seasons, the two areas can be contiguous.) Any construction proposed adjacent to it must take into consideration both the immediate and also the long-term effects on this valuable commodity that belongs to the citizens of Southlake. The second component is the adjacent neighborhood that is SF-1A zoned and is a neighborhood of long-standing established homeowners who purchased property placing a high value on the retention of the rustic, bucolic, native ecosystem, and family-oriented environment that makes it so special. The proposed plans call for the zoning designation to be changed from Ag to R-PUD to incorporate the flexibility that designation allows. If I understand correctly by not seeking the SF-1A zoning, the structure coverage limit of 20 percent is removed and the development has the freedom to differ significantly from the surrounding Harbor Oaks subdivision. And though 20 contiguous acres are not present and prevent a Rural Conservation Development zoning being used, probably no other piece of property in the city should be as visibly and virtually considered for such zoning. The City has incrementally given away much of its natural heritage in granting developments that do little if anything to actually conserve, much less preserve natural lands. For example, if this property plan is approved there will be nothing to consider future street or yard lighting that can have a limiting effect on fauna migrating within the juxtapositioned wildlife corridor or its dramatic effect on nesting bird populations. Without fencing restrictions such as those in the Rural Conservation Developments, a development like the one proposed can literally shut down the wildlife corridor forever. Maybe not important to consider in development but are significant to the adjoining natural ecology of the area. When lake levels rise on the east side of the Kirkwood-Quail Creek drainage system the water moves up into the flowage easement on the property being proposed for development. This action, once the property is developed, will shut down the total wildlife corridor for possibly months at a time. The sharp contour of the slope funnels the wildlife corridor into a very narrow strip on this side of the riparian stream system. As a result, it is extremely sensitive to the extent of exposed land that actually would be available as a corridor. The sealing off of this corridor during these times will virtually destroy the integrity of a corridor for indigenous wildlife populations and will initiate habitat loss and fragmentation. Some of the very reasons that Black-chinned Hummingbirds have suffered a 55 percent decline; Painted Buntings, a 66 percent decline, and Harris Sparrows, a 75 percent decline. Even with these significant declines nationally because of habitat loss, they do not include 9/22/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/search/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAHSqzAk5A%2FlIm74BtqYes…3/4 birds like the Chuck-Wills Widow which was so common in the area being discussed reduced to just one and possible two nesting pair this past nesting season. This is what is happening when we do not consider the special needs of areas in the City we are incrementally destroying. What makes this ecological conservation area so powerful are its layers of plant life; everything from natural grasses to the Cross-Timbers forests. It is the in-between vertical plant life that literally gives life to the system; the native herbs, new bush growth, and the short tree understory that breathes life into the system. Two-thirds of all birdlife live in that area and that is where the overwhelming nesting and denning potential for birds and native animals resides. If this development removes the understory in the areas being described, sixty-six percent of the wildlife dependent on the understory will be removed from the zone. One only has to look at the Ridgecrest addition to see the effects of land clearing. The City has earmarked this proposed development area on its environmental maps as a sensitive tree area to be protected. The proposed footprints of the dwellings are listed at minimums and do not contain swimming pools, tennis courts, servant’s quarters, or possibly external “sheds” each of which will require removing both trees and understory. Even within the flowage easement, removal of valuable habitat will be a given and there is no covenant of protection anywhere in the planning. There is mention of an easement as an “Open Space, Pedestrian, Wildlife Easement” that the developer said will have stipulations in the homeowner’s association contract. We have all experienced the homeowner’s association changing the rules and the City taking the position that is has no authority at that point. That hardly is a “contract” to legally protect this delicate environment belonging to the citizens of Southlake. The proposed potential public access route takes the path down the most sloping part of the adjacent Corps property. It is an open invitation for rapid erosion of this sensitive soil. Already trail erosion across City trails on leased Corps property are dumping tens if not hundreds of dump truck loads of soil into the catch basin of the lake. Why is this an important issue? From previous ecological studies done by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, we know the habitat value of this area is 0.7 meaning that at its very best it is only 0.7 of what an ideal habitat would be. Or conversely, it would take 1.42 acres to regain an ideal habitat if an acre of the present soil is lost. At the common-sense level, when erosion occurs in this area, we are losing habitat potential at a rate much higher than what is visible. It simply cannot be replaced. This same erosion potential will exist in the several existing erosional cuts that already exist. Once the vegetation above is removed, the potential for continuous erosion will be exacerbated over time. This kind of habitat loss from preserved natural areas does not seem to be a consideration in the City’s erosion control ordinances. I submit these small but significant discussion items related to this proposed development simply because it is part of a 9/22/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/search/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAHSqzAk5A%2FlIm74BtqYes…4/4 greater piece that unless addressed and considered will continue to degrade and actually remove the last remaining remnants of our natural history of which the City is the steward. I have submitted three past documents to the Parks Board, Planning and Zoning, the City Council, and the City Manager that provide supporting evidence including photographs that support the rationale to at least stop, look, and listen to the voiced needs to consider our natural environment heritage before just looking to fill this empty piece of land. There is also a glaring argument to try to actually preserve what was once Southlake’s natural history for future generations. Sometimes we just have to do the right thing. Zip 76092 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 9/23/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/search/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAGNr18PgBGdBpifFPWqbbIk…1/1 Online Form Submittal: SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Tue 9/22/2020 5:59 PM To: Jerod Potts <jpotts@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Lauren LaNeave <llaneave@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Madeline Oujesky <moujesky@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Patty Moos <pmoos@ci.southlake.tx.us> SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form Can't make it to a SPIN Town Hall Forum but still have a question or comment on an item being presented? Use this form! Those who wish to ask a question or make a comment on an item being presented at a SPIN Town Hall Forum may do so by electronically submitting this form. The meeting host will make an effort to get to each question and/or comment submitted. However, please be aware that it is possible not all questions and/or comments submitted will be read during the SPIN Town Hall Forum. Questions and/or comments submitted before 6:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be included in the meeting report for that specific item. SPIN Meeting Date 9/22/2020 SPIN Item # or Item Description 2 First Name Dan Last Name Combe Email Address PO Box 92794 City Southlake State Texas Question or Comment I just want access to the meeting Zip 76092 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 9/22/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAJ74ZGRwQhpJh5GWWhIQqV…1/1 Online Form Submittal: SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Tue 9/22/2020 5:30 PM To: Jerod Potts <jpotts@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Lauren LaNeave <llaneave@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Madeline Oujesky <moujesky@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Patty Moos <pmoos@ci.southlake.tx.us> SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form Can't make it to a SPIN Town Hall Forum but still have a question or comment on an item being presented? Use this form! Those who wish to ask a question or make a comment on an item being presented at a SPIN Town Hall Forum may do so by electronically submitting this form. The meeting host will make an effort to get to each question and/or comment submitted. However, please be aware that it is possible not all questions and/or comments submitted will be read during the SPIN Town Hall Forum. Questions and/or comments submitted before 6:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be included in the meeting report for that specific item. SPIN Meeting Date 9/22/20 SPIN Item # or Item Description spin2020-20 First Name jim Last Name galis Email Address 885 harbor court City southlake State tx Question or Comment I oppose this development mainly due to the negative impact it will have on our existing neighborhood. Other developers have tried similar plans, but as we have found, developers have an agenda to present to the neighborhood, and another they present to buyers. Once a buyer is interested, all promises are off the table. If the existing neighborhood was able to hold positions in the new HOA, it would give us a voice in future plans. Without that, the developer and new owners will have free reign to do as they please. Zip 76092 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 9/22/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAEgy3P4VnORFvFHYDOMKSR…1/2 Online Form Submittal: SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Tue 9/22/2020 3:34 PM To: Jerod Potts <jpotts@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Lauren LaNeave <llaneave@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Madeline Oujesky <moujesky@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Patty Moos <pmoos@ci.southlake.tx.us> SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form Can't make it to a SPIN Town Hall Forum but still have a question or comment on an item being presented? Use this form! Those who wish to ask a question or make a comment on an item being presented at a SPIN Town Hall Forum may do so by electronically submitting this form. The meeting host will make an effort to get to each question and/or comment submitted. However, please be aware that it is possible not all questions and/or comments submitted will be read during the SPIN Town Hall Forum. Questions and/or comments submitted before 6:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be included in the meeting report for that specific item. SPIN Meeting Date 09/22/2020 SPIN Item # or Item Description Agenda Item #3 - SPIN2020-20 Zoning Change & Development Plan First Name Randy & Mary Last Name Staples Email Address 1080 Harbor Haven Street City Southlake State TX Question or Comment We are opposed to the proposed new development in the Harbor Oaks subdivision, a neighborhood we have lived in for more than 35 years. We not able to participate at the Spin meeting, but want our position on the record. Over the past month, we participated in several of the Zoom calls that our neighborhood had with the developer, but he showed no willingness to make any substantial changes. We do plan to join with our neighbors on making our arguments against the zoning change and development plan at both the upcoming Planning & Zoning and City Council meetings. Respectfully, Randy & Mary Staples Zip 76092 9/22/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAEgy3P4VnORFvFHYDOMKSR…2/2 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 9/22/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAKydnvby2z9OrakMz%2FC8M8…1/2 Online Form Submittal: SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Tue 9/22/2020 4:10 PM To: Jerod Potts <jpotts@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Lauren LaNeave <llaneave@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Madeline Oujesky <moujesky@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Patty Moos <pmoos@ci.southlake.tx.us> SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form Can't make it to a SPIN Town Hall Forum but still have a question or comment on an item being presented? Use this form! Those who wish to ask a question or make a comment on an item being presented at a SPIN Town Hall Forum may do so by electronically submitting this form. The meeting host will make an effort to get to each question and/or comment submitted. However, please be aware that it is possible not all questions and/or comments submitted will be read during the SPIN Town Hall Forum. Questions and/or comments submitted before 6:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be included in the meeting report for that specific item. SPIN Meeting Date 9/22/20 SPIN Item # or Item Description Sage Group development First Name Darin and Michele Last Name Winn Email Address 2950 Burney Lane City Southlake State Texas Question or Comment We are generally opposed to this development for a number of reasons. Residents of the neighborhood proactively chose this neighborhood for its rural feel, quiet streets and uniqueness. This development would dramatically change the neighborhood. The proposed access through an existing lot requires a plat change which requires 100% approval from existing Harbor Oaks residents; a restriction designed to help maintain the uniqueness of the neighborhood. City approval of this development would violate this restriction and take the decision out of the hands of the residents who proactively chose this neighborhood. The proposed road to enter property would result in headlights shining directly into one of the existing homes in Harbor Oaks and would be built along the property of another homeowner with a special needs child, both of which we find unacceptable. This development is contrary to the 2035 Southlake Plan which strives to "preserve rural 9/22/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAKydnvby2z9OrakMz%2FC8M8…2/2 settings among established estates". Drainage is a significant concern as the property will require the use of aerobic septic systems next to the Flood Plain and will most likely exacerbate existing drainage issues. Finally, I would encourage all Board/committee/council members who are charged with voting for/against this issue to visit the property. The property is uneven, has numerous gullies and is teeming with wildlife and significant vegetation given is proximity to the lake. Development of this property will be difficult and require removal of the vast majority of the trees and vegetation. While I know virtually any property can be developed, I frankly don't think this property should be as I don't think it lends itself to being developed. Thank you. Zip 76092 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 9/23/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAFmhixghkw9HjCyA%2FGPfFE…1/2 Online Form Submittal: SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Wed 9/23/2020 3:31 PM To: Jerod Potts <jpotts@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Lauren LaNeave <llaneave@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Madeline Oujesky <moujesky@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Patty Moos <pmoos@ci.southlake.tx.us> SPIN Town Hall Forum Question / Comment Form Can't make it to a SPIN Town Hall Forum but still have a question or comment on an item being presented? Use this form! Those who wish to ask a question or make a comment on an item being presented at a SPIN Town Hall Forum may do so by electronically submitting this form. The meeting host will make an effort to get to each question and/or comment submitted. However, please be aware that it is possible not all questions and/or comments submitted will be read during the SPIN Town Hall Forum. Questions and/or comments submitted before 6:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be included in the meeting report for that specific item. SPIN Meeting Date 09/22/20 SPIN Item # or Item Description spin 2020-20 First Name Bill and Valerie Last Name Adams Email Address 880 harbor ct City southlake State Texas Question or Comment We did not have a comment for the virtual spin meeting however after watching the meeting, we do want to clarify some markings on one of the developers plans. They showed surrounding properties with dashed white lines however they appear to have made a mistake on the property delineation on our property. We live at 880 Harbor Ct and our property backs up to lots 6 and 7 of the proposed development. They have the white dashed property line representing our lot running right through the ,middle of our house and not the true property boundaries. This needs to be corrected if the same slide is to be used in future meetings. Both lots 6 and 7 are directly behind our property. The way the lines are now make it look as if only one house 9/23/2020 Mail - Jerod Potts - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkADNhOGM4NzA5LWUxODgtNGI2ZS1iN2QzLTA1N2I0ODMzN2UzZgAQAFmhixghkw9HjCyA%2FGPfFE…2/2 and tiny portion of the next lot are behind us which not a true rendering. For the record we oppose the development. Zip 76092 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.