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.