03-036PP
City of Southlake
Department of Planning
S T A F F R E P O R T
May 30, 2003
CASE NO: ZA03-036
PROJECT: Saddlecreek Estates (formerly known as Quail Hill Estates)
REQUEST: Four Peaks Development is requesting approval of a preliminary plat.
ACTION NEEDED: 1. Conduct public hearing
2. Consider preliminary plat approval
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Plans and Support Information
(D) Plat Review Summary
(E) Surrounding Property Owners Map
(F) Surrounding Property Owners Responses
(G) Full Size Plans (for Commission and Council Members Only)
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (481-2073)
Bruce Payne (481-2036)
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER/APPLICANT: Four Peaks Development
PURPOSE: Subdivide the property residential developement
PROPERTY SITUATION: The property is located on the west side of Randol Mill Road,
approximately 1800’ south of West Dove Road.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tract 2, William H. Martin Survey Abstract No. 1068
LAND USE CATEGORY: Low Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District
HISTORY: January 21, 2003 – City Council approved a zoning change from
“AG” to SF-1A
STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Preliminary Plat Review Summary No. 2, dated May 30,
2003.
A variance to the requirement that all lots front on a “street” is being
requested. Four lots are proposed to front on a common access
easement.
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PLAT REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA03-036 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 05/30/03
Project Name: Preliminary Plat – Saddlecreek (formerly known as Quail Hill Estates)
APPLICANT: Four Peaks Development, Co. ENGINEER: Huitt-Zollars, Inc.
David McMahan Ocie Vest
726 Commerce Street, Suite 109 3131 McKinney Ave, Suite 600
Southlake, TX 76092 Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: (817) 329-6996 Phone: (214) 871-3311
Fax: (817) Fax: (214) 871-0757
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 05/30/03 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 BEN BRYNER AT (817) 481-2086.
1. The following changes are needed with regard to easements:
a) Correct the label of the easement to read “common access easement, utility…” and remove
“private access drive”.
b) The subdivision ordiance requires that where adjacent property is unplatted or platted
showing a 5’ U.E., provide a 5’ U.E. along the property line. Provide a 5’ U.E. along the
perimeter of the subdivision. Staff recommends that generla utility easements only be placed
where necessary to extend service and that the easements be located in a manner to maximize
tree preservation.
2. Every lot shall abut on a “street”. The applicant is proposing that the lots front on a common access
drive built to fire lane standards. Provide a variance letter to include justifications for the request. (A
variance is requested)
INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS
* Sewer in currently not available to this site. The applicant must submit a septic system feasibility
analysis for the proposed lots showing that septic systems will operate properly under the proposed
lot configuration prior to final platting. Should this identify potential problems, the number of lots
may be required to be reduced in order to provide sufficient area for a functional septic system or
other innovative system as allowed by the Tarrant County Health Department.
* Each property owner and/or Home Owners Association shall be required to maintain all emergency
access to fire department standards.
* 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
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requirements and fees, off-site sewer extensions, off-site drainage and utility easements and impact
fees.
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Surrounding Property Owners
Quail Hill Estates
Owner Zoning Land Use Acreage
1. Westlake 1. 1. 1.
2. D. Hinton 2. SF1A 2. Low Density Residential 2. 1.01
3. M. Beck 3. SF1A 3. Low Density Residential 3. 1.00
4. K. Lee 4. SF1A 4. Low Density Residential 4. 1.00
5. K. Lee 5. SF1A 5. Low Density Residential 5. 1.00
6. City of Southlake 6. MH 6. Med. Density esidential 6. 0.27
7. M. Jordan 7. AG 7. Low Density Residential 7. 0.94
8. J. Shatley 8. AG 8. Low Density Residential 8. 1.09
9. J. Shatley 9. AG 9. Low Density Residential 9. 0.56
10. L. Coker 10. AG 10. Low Density Residential 10. 0.16
11. J. Bone 11. AG 11. Low Density Residential 11. 0.68
12. L. Ankerson 12. AG 12. Low Density Residential 12. 0.84
13. B. Shatley 13. AG 13. Low Density Residential 13. 1.93
14. Y. Chang 14. AG 14. Low Density Residential 14. 2.90
15. Y. Chang 15. AG 15. Low Density Residential 15. 5.63
16. L. Coker 16. AG 16. Low Density Residential 16. 0.82
17. L. Coker 17. AG 17. Low Density Residential 17. 0.84
18. L. Coker 18. AG 18. Low Density Residential 18. 0.84
19. C. Fredriksen 19. AG 19. Low Density Residential 19. 0.57
20. C. Fredriksen 20. AG 20. Low Density Residential 20. 0.52
21. C. Fredriksen 21. AG 21. Low Density Residential 21. 0.57
22. J. Seals 22. AG 22. Low Density Residential 22. 0.94
23. J. Embrey 23. AG 23. Low Density Residential 23. 10.1
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Surrounding Property Owner Responses
Saddlecreek Estates
Notices Sent: Fifteen (15)
Responses: None
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