Item 7A - Staff ReportCase No.
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S T A F F R E P O R T
March 26, 2024
CASE NO: CP24-0001
PROJECT: Land Use Plan Amendment for The Overlook EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Curtis Young of Sage Group, on behalf of the owner Angelo Mendez, Mendez Ltd,
is requesting approval of a Land Use Plan amendment from “Medium Density
Residential” to “Office Commercial” for The Overlook, on property described as a
portion of Tract 3C, W. W. Hall Survey Abstract No. 695, City of Southlake, Tarrant
County, Texas and located at 240 N. Carroll Ave. Current Land Use Designation:
Medium Density Residential. Requested Land Use Designation: Office
Commercial. Current Zoning: “AG” Agricultural District. SPIN Neighborhood #7.
DETAILS: The purpose of this request is to propose a Land Use Plan amendment appropriate
for developing an approximately 23,000 square foot, 2-story office building,
referred to as “The Overlook”. The 1.98-acre office development is the
“Neighborhood Edge” component of a proposed 9.6-acre Transition Zoning District
development, known as The Overlook and WillowTree Gardens (ZA23-0072). The
Transition Zoning District development also includes a 26-dwelling unit
“Neighborhood” component. Although the entire 9.6-acre site is designated
Medium Density Residential, only the “Neighborhood Edge” (office) component is
the subject of this land use amendment as the “Neighborhood” (residential)
component is consistent with the existing land use designation.
EXISTING LAND
USE DESIGNATION: The existing land use designation is Medium Density Residential.
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.
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Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks/Open Space and
Public/Semi‐ Public categories previously discussed.
Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Medium
Density Residential category are intended only to be guidelines, and greater
flexibility may be appropriate under site specific conditions.
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Single-family Residential 85% +15%
Open space 10% ±10%
Civic use 10% ±10%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
In addition, this location is included in Site Specific Land Use Recommendation FM-LU10:
PROPOSED
LAND USE
DESIGNATION: The proposed land use designation is Office Commercial.
Office Commercial Purpose and Definition: The Office Commercial category is
a commercial category designed and intended for the exclusive use of office and
limited office‐related activities. It is established for and will be allocated to those
districts best suited for supporting commercial activity of an office character. It
has been established to encourage and permit general professional and business
offices of high quality and appearance, in attractive landscaped surroundings with
the types of uses and design exterior appearance so controlled as to be generally
compatible with existing and future adjacent and surrounding residential
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development. Properties with this designation may serve as a transition between
established residential neighborhoods, major roadways, and retail
development. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public
Parks/Open Space and Public/Semi‐Public categories previously discussed.
Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Office
Commercial category are intended only to be guidelines, and greater flexibility may
be appropriate under site specific conditions.
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Office 85% ±15%
Open space 10% ±10%
Civic use 5% ±5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Consider 1st Reading Approval of Land Use Plan Amendment
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Applicant’s Narrative and Land Use Exhibit
(C) Ordinance No. 1269-B
STAFF CONTACT: Jenny Crosby (817) 748-8195
Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Angelo Mendez- Mendez Ltd.
APPLICANT: Curtis Young- Sage Group
PROPERTY SITUATION: 240 N Carrol Ave
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A portion of Tract 3C, W.W. Hall Survey Abstract No. 695
LAND USE CATEGORY: Medium Density Residential
PROPOSED LAND USE
CATEGORY: Office Commercial
CURRENT ZONING: “AG” Agricultural District
PROPOSED ZONING: “TZD” Transition Zoning District
HISTORY: The property was included in the 1956 incorporation of the city.
PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION: February 22, 2024; Tabled to March 21, 2024.
March 21, 2024; DENIED (5-0).
CITY COUNCIL:
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Applicant’s Narrative:
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Land Use Exhibit
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Enlarged Office Commercial Land Use Exhibit
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ORDINANCE NO. 1269-B
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CONSOLIDATED FUTURE LAND USE
PLAN, AN ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE’S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
WHEREAS, a Home Rule Charter of the City of Southlake, Texas, was approved by the voters in
a duly called Charter election on April 4, 1987; and,
WHEREAS, the Home Rule Charter, Chapter XI requires an update to the City’s comprehensive
plan elements every four years,
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the Consolidated Future Land Use Plan is an
element of the City’s Comprehensive Master Plan,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the Consolidated Future Land Use Plan
complies with the Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals, & Objectives,
WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed that the Consolidated Future Land Use Plan has
been formulated with adequate public input,
WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed that the recommendations in the Consolidated Future
Land Use Plan herein reflect the community’s desires for the future development of the City,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. All of the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct and the City Council
hereby incorporates said findings into the body of this ordinance as if copied in its entirety.
Section 2. (Adopted Change).
Section 3. The different elements of the Comprehensive Master Plan, as adopted and amended by
the City Council from time to time, shall be kept on file in the office of the City Secretary
of the City of Southlake, along with a copy of the ordinance and minute order of the Council
so adopting or approving the same. Any existing element of the Comprehensive Master
Plan which has been heretofore adopted by the City Council shall remain in full force until
amended by the City Council as provided herein.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of Southlake,
Texas, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the
provisions of such ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances
are hereby repealed.
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Section 5. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase,
clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional
by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences,
paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by
the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
Section 6. The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby authorized to publish this ordinance
in book or pamphlet form for general distribution among the public, and the operative
provisions of this ordinance as so published shall be admissible in evidence in all courts
without further proof than the production thereof.
Section 7. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication
as required by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 1st reading the _____ day of ______, 2024.
__________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________
CITY SECRETARY
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading the _______ day of _______, 2024.
_________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
DATE:___________________________
ADOPTED:_______________________
EFFECTIVE:______________________