Item 8 - Staff ReportCase No.
ZA23-0050
S T A F F R E P O R T
September 1, 2023
CASE NO: ZA23-0050
PROJECT: Final Plat for Green Acres Southlake EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Kimley Horn, on behalf of the owner Gans Tx Re Southlake LLC, is requesting
approval of a Final Plat for Green Acres Nursery located on a property described
as Tract 3D, W.R. Eaves Survey, Abstract No. 500 and located at 1963 W.
Southlake Blvd., Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan
District with “C-2” General Commercial District uses. SPIN Neighborhood #10.
DETAILS: The property is located on the south side of W. Southlake Blvd. approximately just
east of the intersection of Players Circle, and just west of the intersection of
Peytonville Ave.
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a Final Plat that conforms to the
Site Plan for Green Acres Nursery (ZA23-0005) that was approved by City Council
on April 11, 2023, and the Preliminary Plat for Green Acres (ZA23-0037) that was
approved by City Council on June 20, 2023.
ACTION NEEDED: Consider approval of the Final Plat.
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Plat Review Summary No. 2, September 1, 2023
PowerPoint Presentation
Plat
SPIN Meeting Report
2035 Corridor Committee Meeting Report
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8067
Katasha Smithers (817) 748-8281
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Gans TX Re Southlake, LLC
APPLICANT: Kimley-Horn
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1963 W. Southlake Blvd.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tract 3D, W.R. Eaves Survey Abstract No. 500
LAND USE CATEGORY: Retail-Commercial, Medium Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District with “C-2” General Commercial District
uses and “Nursery” uses.
HISTORY: - The property was annexed into the City in 1957.
- An ~8,000 square foot warehouse was constructed on the site in 1981.
- A CO was granted to Green Oaks Tree Farm on December 23, 1981.
- The zoning designation of “C-2” General Commercial District was
placed on the property with the adoption of Ordinance No. 480 in 1989.
- The zoning designation of “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District was
placed on the property April 11, 2023 by case number ZA23-0005.
- The preliminary plat was approved by City Council on June 20, 2023
by case number ZA23-0037.
SOUTHLAKE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Consolidated Future Land Use Plan
The future land use designations for the site are primarily “Retail-
Commercial” and “Medium Density Residential”.
Although this site has the Retail Commercial designation on the northern
end of the site and the Medium Density Residential land use designation
on the southern end, staff finds that the proposed use is consistent with the
Land Use Plan. The entire site is currently zoned with “S-P-1” Detailed Site
Plan District with “C—2” General Commercial District uses and use for a
Retail Garden Center. The zoning is aligned with the Land Use Plan as the
area within the Medium Density Residential designation will primarily be
used for the cultivation of plants, storage of landscape supplies, and as
open space.
Retail Commercial Purpose and Definition: The Retail Commercial
category is a lower- to medium-intensity commercial category providing for
neighborhood-type retail shopping facilities and general commercial
support activities. It is intended to provide limited local retail and/or office
uses which serve neighborhoods in close proximity. It is intended that all
uses in this category will be compatible with adjacent single family uses,
thereby maintaining the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods.
This category is intended to encourage comprehensively planned
developments. In areas where the Retail Commercial designation is
adjacent to residentially zoned properties or areas with a residential
designation on the Land Use Plan, lower intensity activities such as office
or office-related uses should be planned adjacent to the residential uses.
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Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks/Open
Space, Public/Semi-Public, and Office Commercial categories previously
discussed.
Medium Density Residential Purpose and Definition: The purpose of
the Medium Density Residential land use category is to promote a
neighborhood setting primarily comprised of single family detached
houses. The Medium Density Residential category is suitable for any
single-family detached residential development. Other suitable activities
are those permitted in the Public Parks/Open Space and Public/Semi-
Public categories previously discussed.
Mobility & MasterThoroughfare Plan
The Master Thoroughfare Plan shows Southlake Blvd. to be a six-lane
divided arterial with 130’ to 140’ of right of way.
Pathways Master Plan & Sidewalk Plan
The Master Pathways Plan shows an existing <8’ multi-use trail along W.
Southlake Blvd. This trail is provided for on the Site Plan.
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT: Area Road and Network Conditions
The site proposes two primary access drives along W. Southlake Blvd.,
one being shared with Walgreens. The property will also have two
access points to Players Circle and an access point to Peytonville Ave.,
all via surrounding access easements.
W. Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709
(between Peytonville & Randoll Mill.)
24hr West Bound (22,770) East Bound (23,516)
AM Peak (1,276) 11:45-12:45 AM Peak (2,702) 7:00 – 8:00 AM
PM Peak (2,477) 7:00 AM – 5:45 PM Peak (1,428) 4:45 – 5:45 PM
* Based on the 2017 City of Southlake Traffic Count Report
Traffic Impact:
A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was provided by the applicant and was
reviewed by Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. (TNP), who have no
reservations with the City’s acceptance of the TIA.
The study provides that the new development will generate
approximately 243 new weekday AM peak hour one-way vehicle trips
and 694 new weekday PM peak hour one-way vehicle trips.
The only proposed improvement to the roadway is an eastbound right-
turn deceleration lane into the west driveway.
TREE PRESERVATION: There is 61% of existing tree cover and a minimum of 40% of the existing
tree cover would be required to be preserved. The applicant is proposing to
preserve a maximum of 37% of the existing tree cover.
For property sought to be zoned for the Downtown zoning district or a
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planned development zoning district, including an S-P-1 Site Plan, S-P-2
Site Plan, Transition, Rural Conservation, Planned Unit Development, or
Employment Center zoning district, the City Council shall consider the
application for a Conservation Analysis or Plan in conjunction with the
corresponding development application (as established in Table 1.0). The
Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the application and make a
recommendation to the City Council regarding the application. The City
Council shall approve the Plan or Analysis if the Council finds that the Plan
or Analysis provides for the:
i. placement of building pads, parking areas, driveways, streets, and
utility easements so as to maximize the preservation of
environmental features of the property including mature tree stands,
natural creeks and ponds, and significant grades;
ii. maximizes the preservation of tree cover preservation areas
indicated on the Environmental Resource Protection Map;
iii. maximizes the preservation of existing tree stands with the
potential to buffer residential areas from the noise, glare, and visual
effects of nonresidential uses;
iv. maximizes the preservation of existing trees, if any, adjoining a
natural or man-made drainage creek;
v. maximizes the preservation of existing protected trees along rural
roadways and other streets as identified and prioritized in the Street
Typology designation; and
vi. mitigation of altered trees through proposed tree replacement
procedures pursuant to this Ordinance.
UTILITIES: A 12” water line exists along the north boundary of the property.
An 8” sewer line exists along the east boundary of the property.
DRAINAGE: The Green Acres site is proposing to capture onsite runoff within a
proposed storm drain system and routed to a detention pond at the
southeast corner of the property. The Preliminary Drainage Plan does not
provide detention pond calculations at this time, however, it does provide a
statement specifying that onsite detention will be provided to limit the post-
development discharge to not be more than the pre-development
conditions. Final detention pond calculations will be provided with the civil
construction plan submittal.
CITIZEN INPUT: The following meetings were held to discuss the development:
A 2035 Corridor Planning meeting for this project was held on
September 19, 2022.
A SPIN meeting was held on April 12, 2022.
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STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Plat Review Summary No. 2, dated September 1, 2023.
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PLAT REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA23-0050 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 09/01/2023
Project Name: Final Plat – Green Acres
APPLICANT: OWNER:
Attention: Marissa Volk Ashley Rossi
Kimley-Horn and Associates 604 Sutter Street
6160 Warren Pkwy. Suite 210 Suite 350
Phone: 469-353-6055 Phone: 916-673-9290
Email: Marissa.Volk@kimley-horn.com Email: ashley@idiggreenacres.com
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON
08/30/2023 AND WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. THESE STIPULATIONS ARE
HEREBY MADE CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER CLARIFICATION, PLEASE
CONTACT KATASHA SMITHERS AT (817) 748-8281.
Planner: Katasha Smithers
Title: Principal Planner
Phone: 817-748-8281
Email: ksmithers@ci.southlake.tx.us
According to Subdivision Ordinance, Section 3.03.D items to be included on the plat:
1. Remove the Signature Block with the Mayor signature. This plat only requires P&Z approval.
2. Change the dashed line & curve to a solid line & curve for the boundaries identified as L4, C5,
and L7 for the deceleration lane dedication to make it more apparent that it is dedication and the
boundary Lot 1. The deceleration lane must be a minimum of 12’. This area of ROW dedication
also needs to be netted out of the lot area labeled for Lot 1.
3. All Fire Lanes should match the Site Plan. Dimensions should be provided at the northern Fire
Lanes toward Players Circle.
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Tree Conservation/Landscape Review
TREE CONSERVATION COMMENTS:
1. The submitted Tree Conservation Plan is consistent with the approved Tree Conservation Plan
except the amount of tree removal mitigation. The tree removal mitigation that was approved with
the development plans is 642.2”. The most recently submitted Tree Conservation Plan proposes
2678.3” removed. Please submit a corrected Tree Conservation Plan to reflect the approved tree
removal mitigation. Otherwise, a Revised Tree Conservation Plan will need to be approved by
City Council following a recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
2. Please show the 8” water line connection to Players Circle and the four (4) trees to be removed.
Note on the plans why the additional trees need to be removed.
* Please be aware that all existing trees shown to be preserved on the City Council approved Tree
Conservation Plan must be preserved and protected during all phases and construction of the
development. Alteration or removal of any of the existing trees shown to be preserved on the
approved Tree Conservation Plan is a violation of the Tree Preservation Ordinance and the zoning
as approved by the Southlake City Council. Please ensure that the layout of all structures,
easements, utilities, structures grading, and any other structure proposed to be constructed do not
conflict with existing trees intended to be preserved.
* Indicates informational comment.
# Indicates required items comment.
Keith Martin
Landscape Administrator
Phone: (817) 748-8229
E-mail: kmartin@ci.southlake.tx.us
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Building Services Review
- Demo permit and asbestos survey required.
Susan Hernandez
Deputy Building Official
Phone: (817) 748-8238
E-mail: shernandez@ci.southlake.tx.us
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Public Works/Engineering Review
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FINAL PLAT:
1. The civil construction plans show a portion of the fire lane as a 28’ wide section, however, the easement on
the plat is shown as 24’ throughout. Please update the dimensions to the correct widths and ensure that
the plat matches the civil construction plans.
2. There appears to be an easement located on the eastern side of the property near the center of the eastern
lot line that isn’t labeled.
3. Add the following notes to the plat:
a. The Property Owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of the detention pond and all private
drainage facilities located within the dedicated drainage easement.
b. Compliance with the provisions of the city’s Storm Drainage Policy does not relieve a person of the
responsibility of complying with all other applicable laws, including, but not limited to, Section
11.086, Texas Water Code.
* first review comments provided for the civil construction plans apply to the civil plans provided with the plat.
Civil construction plans to be revised with the PWC permit.
Sandra Endy, P.E. ,
Civil Engineer
Phone: (817) 748-8101
E-mail: sandy@ci.southlake.tx.us
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Fire Department Review
- The required backflow protection (double check valve) for the sprinkler systems can be located
on the riser if the riser is within 100 feet of the water main, measured linearly along the length
of the pipe. If the riser is further than 100 feet from the main, the double check valve shall be
in a vault. Riser rooms shall be a minimum of 5’X5’ if the double check is located in a vault, or
a minimum of 6’X6’ if it is located on the riser. (Indicate the riser room location and dimensions
to ensure it will meet the minimum requirements)
Kelly Clements
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal
Phone: (817) 748-8233
E-mail: kclements@ci.southlake.tx.us
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============= The following should be informational comments only ====================
* A Developers Agreement is required prior to construction of any public infrastructure. The
Developer's Agreement for this addition should consider streets, drainage, park dedication
requirements and fees, off-site sewer extensions, off-site drainage and utility easements and
impact fees.
* All development must comply with the Drainage Ordinance No. 605 and the Erosion and Sediment
Control Ordinance No. 946, as amended.
* After approval by the P&Z Commission, please submit a revised pdf "check print" prior to
submitting the blackline mylar and paper copy with original signatures.
* All plats filed must have an original signed and stamped Tax Certificate submitted with it from
each taxing unit with jurisdiction of the real property, indicating that no delinquent taxes are owed
and that taxes for the current year have been paid. After September 1st, a certificate showing that
the taxes for that year are paid, but that the taxes for the upcoming year have yet to be calculated
is required. (House Bills 1563 & 3101). A copy of this information may be obtained from the
Tarrant County Tax Assessor/Collector’s Office located at 100 E. Weatherford St. in Ft. Worth
(across from the old red courthouse). There is a service charge of $10 per account for this
certificate. For more information contact the Assessor/Collector’s office at 817-212-6847.
* In addition to the City of Southlake impact fees, please be aware that through the wholesale water
customer contract with the City of Fort Worth, all new water connections are required to pay the
City of Fort Worth impact fee. The City of Fort Worth impact fee assessment is based on the final
plat recordation date and building permit issuance. The applicant is encouraged to review the City
of Fort Worth's assessment and collection of Impact Fees Guide to determine the fee amount.
* For Tarrant County filing, original signatures and seals will be required on one blackline mylar
and one blackline paper copy prior to filing the plat. The mylar and paper copies will not be
accepted if any erasures or original ink, other than signatures or seals, appear on the plat