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Item 4F - Staff ReportCase No. ZA22-0051 S T A F F R E P O R T October 31, 2023 CASE NO: ZA22-0051 PROJECT: Variance to Expiration and Plat Extension - Final Plat for Rainey Estates EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Hawkins-Wellwood is requesting approval of a Variance to the Subdivision Ordinance No. 483, as amended, Section 4.01.I, “Expiration of Plats” and a Plat Extension for Case ZA22-0051, being the Final Plat for Rainey Estates, and addition to the City of Southlake, Denton County, Texas, and located at 4078 N. White Chapel Blvd., Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District. SPIN Neighborhood #1. DETAILS: The property is located at the southwest corner of North White Chapel Blvd., and West Bob Jones Road. The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a variance to the plat expiration and plat extension for Rainey Estates. A Final Plat expires 1 year after approval if not filed in the County Plat records. The Final plat was approved by Planning and Zoning Commission on October 20, 2022, and expired on October 20, 2023. The applicant is requesting a variance to the expiration and a 1-year extension on the final plat. If approved the plat will remain valid until November 7, 2024, based on City Council action. ACTION NEEDED: Consider Approval ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map PowerPoint Presentation Plans STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072 Case No. Attachment A ZA22-0051 Page 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OWNER/ APPLICANT: Hawkins-Wellwood PROPERTY SITUATION: 4078 N. White Chapel Blvd., Southlake, TX 76092 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tract 15, R.D. Price Survey, Abstract No. 992A, City of Southlake, Denton County, Texas LAND USE CATEGORY: Low Density Residential CURRENT ZONING: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District HISTORY: “AG” Zoning District was approved with the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance No 480 and the official Zoning Map on September 19, 1989. “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District zoning and a Concept Plan, were adopted on June 7, 2022, with case ZA22-0011. A Preliminary Plat was approved by City Council on September 20, 2022, with case ZA22-0038. The Final Plat was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 20, 2022. SOUTHLAKE 2035 PLAN: Consolidated Future Land Use Plan The 2030 future land use designation for the site is Low Density Residential. Purpose and Definition: Purpose: The purpose of the Low Density Residential land use category is to provide for and to protect low intensity detached single-family residential development that promotes the openness and rural character of Southlake. Definition (this definition was updated by passage of Ordinance No. 1186 on February 20, 2018): The Low Density Residential category is for detached single-family residential development at a net density of one or fewer dwelling units per acre. Net density is the number of dwelling units per net acre, which excludes acreage in all rights-of-way, easement, and lots designated for public or private streets. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks / Open Space and Public / Semi-Public categories. The Low Density Residential category encourages the openness and rural character of the City of Southlake. Case No. Attachment A ZA22-0051 Page 2 Pathways Master Plan & Sidewalk Plan The Southlake 2035 Mobility Plan under the Pathways Plan, there is a less than 8-foot sidewalk designation proposed on the west side of N. White Chapel Blvd. and south side of W. Bob Jones Road. No sidewalk currently exists along any boundary of the property. A minimum 5-foot sidewalk is required for this property along both these roads and Rainey Court. TRANSPORTATION ASSESSMENT: Area Road Network and Conditions Access to the lots will be provided through a 50-foot right of way with a concrete street connecting to W. Bob Jones Road, a 60’ ROW C2U Collector. Access from W. Bob Jones Road leads to N. White Chapel Blvd., 70’ ROW C2U Collector. The development will not have direct access to N. White Chapel Blvd. Traffic Impact A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was not required for this development. TREE PRESERVATION: Site is subject to the City’s Tree Preservation Ordinance No. 585-D. The submitted Tree Conservation Analysis complies with the Tree Conservation Analysis approved with the Zoning and Concept Plan. There is 47% of existing tree cover on the site and a minimum of 50% is required to be preserved after excluding the existing tree cover within the proposed right-of-way. After excluding the existing tree cover within the proposed right right-of-way there is 44% of existing tree cover, and a minimum of 22% is required to be preserved. The applicant is proposing to preserve 71.2% of the existing tree cover. UTILITIES: A 12-inch water line is located along both N. White Chapel Blvd. and W. Bob Jones Rd. for sufficient water supply and looping. Currently, there is an 8-inch sewer line located along N. White Chapel Blvd. for sanitary sewer service. DRAINAGE: The property generally drains from the west property line east to N. White Chapel Blvd. CITIZEN INPUT: The following meetings were held to discuss the development: A 2035 Corridor Planning Committee meeting was held on February 4, 2022. A SPIN meeting was held February 8, 2022. STAFF COMMENTS: Because of the limited nature of this request, no review comments were prepared for this item.