Item 6B - Revisions NarrativeFrom:Curtis Young
To:Reagan Rothenberger
Cc:Dennis Killough; Jennifer Crosby; Jody Alumbaugh; Travis Franks; Clayton Redinger
Subject:The Overlook/ Willowtree Gardens
Date:Monday, April 8, 2024 12:24:00 PM
Attachments:240408 Mendez Property - Southlake - Alternative Plan D.pdf
240408 Mendez Property - Southlake - Alternative Plan E.pdf
Reagan,
Please see the revised “Alternate Plan D” and a new “Plan E” for this project, as per the direction we
received from Council at the last meeting and since, as well as renewed conversations with the
neighbors.
The revised Plan D, we believe, addresses most of Council’s comments, and staff’s concerns
regarding a cul-de-sac turnaround for Cross Lane if there is a gate. This plan also addresses the
neighbor’s request for a gate, which they (the HOA Board and others) have now told us they would
support this plan if it included an emergency gate. In an effort to “transition” from the existing 20K
lots on Cross Ln, we have five 15,000 – 17,000+ sf lots and a pond with a cul-de-sac turnaround, at
the west end, separate from the Villa portion of the project. The Villa portion of the project is
reduced to 18 lots, for a total of 23 for the entire project, which brings down the overall density to
2.4 lots/ acre. We made Lots 2 & 3 five feet wider, so we could keep a 15’ side setback next to
Foxborough. All lot information, setbacks are listed on the exhibit. This plan is our preference, and
the one we are asking Council to approve.
The also attached Plan E, is an attempt to address Councilman Williamson’s comments and request
for us to explore making the transition in lot size from north to south, instead of from west to east.
There are 11- 73’ wide lots (11,200+ sf and up, front entry- no alley) along the northern tier of lots,
and 11 Villa lots with alley access along the southern tier, buffered from Foxborough by the
retention pond. Total of 22 lots, for a density of 2.3 lots/ acre.
We feel, from a planning or design (and internal to the project) point of view, that alley-served Villa
lots should be across from each other, and front driveway-served regular SF lots ought to be across
from each other as well. That’s one reason we prefer Plan D.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Regards-
Curtis W. Young, AIA
Sage Group, Inc.
1130 N. Carroll Avenue, Suite 200
Southlake, Texas 76092
Tel: 817-424-2626 (Metro)
Fax: 817-424-2890
Cell: 817-909-0909
Email: cyoung@sage-dfw.com