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Item 7B - Narrative and Development Regulations Table of Contents A. Introduction B. Statement of Intent and Purpose C.. Master Plan: - Tree Conservation Plan - Development Plan D. Land Uses: - Development Standards - Neighborhood - Residence Elevations E. Other Considerations: - TZD Modifications - Project Schedule - Open Space Management Plan 2300 W. Continental Development Zoning Case No. ZA24-0XXX A. Introduction The subject of this zoning request is a 2.57 acre tract of land, situated along the north side of West Continental Blvd, just east of Davis Blvd., in the City of Southlake, Texas. The property is made up of one existing parcel, occupied by an older home, which will be removed as a part of this development. The adjacent land uses are varied; across Continental is designated as future “Mixed-Use” development (currently a stone and masonry supply and storage yard), to the west and north are existing commercial properties (a Retail/Restaurant Strip Center along Davis, and a Car Wash to the north), and medium-density residential to the east. In effect, this property serves as a transition from those Commercial properties to the existing residential, and we have designed it accordingly. The property is currently zoned Agriculture (AG), but designated on the Future Land Use Plan as “Medium-Density Residential.” Our proposal is entirely consistent with this designation. We are proposing to develop the property under the Transition Zoning District (TZD) Ordinance. There is an access easement, for the Retail Center along Davis, going through the SW corner of the property. The development would honor that easement, and retain the opaque fence buffer. The scale and orientation of the development has been designed to provide for and encourage a safe and inviting place, desirable architecture and a high-quality environment, compatible with the rest of the city. B. Statement of Intent and Purpose: The purpose and intent of this zoning application is to allow for the creation of a multi-use community that meets the following objectives: 1. Results in a high quality, well-designed and attractive neighborhood, meeting the needs of a diverse and vibrant city, in a manner complimentary to the high-quality existing neighborhoods and commercial developments of Southlake. 2. Allows for an appropriate residential density, so as to provide an effective transition from the more commercial land uses to the west, to the residential land uses bordering the site to the east. 3. Encourage efficient use of the land by facilitating compact development. C. Master Plan The following exhibits show, in detail, how the conceptual themes identified above have been developed and applied specifically to the property. The Development Plan graphic shows the site layout, indication how the project would be developed. The Tree Conservation Analysis show how the Master Plan fits on the existing site features, and which trees are to be preserved. D. Land Uses -Development Standards Standard Residential Neighborhood 1.0 Permitted Land Uses Use Categories Single-family residential detached dwelling unit, model homes for sales and promotion. 2.0 Street Design Standards R.O.W. Width 50’ Design Speed < 25 mph. Street Typology Allowed Residential Street: 2 lane divided. Travel lane widths 31’ b/b total street width On street parking Yes. Turning radii 20’ minimum 3.0 Streetscape Standards Sidewalks/ Trails/ Walkways 5’ minimum Street trees required Average spacing of 40’, Maximum spacing of 50’ Continuous planter width 5’ minimum. 4.0 Open Space Standards Open space None 5.0 Block and Lot Standards Block Type Cul-de-sac Block Dimensions Less than 300 feet. Lot area Minimum of 18,500 sf Lot width and depth Minimum of 80’ wide x 125’ deep. Maximum lot coverage 60% Maximum impervious cover 70% 6.0 Building Standards Maximum Building Height 2-1/2 stories Maximum Building Area 7,000 sf. (Minimum of 3,000 sf.) Setbacks: Front Side Rear 25’ 10’ 25’ Accessory buildings As per requirements of Zoning Ord., Sec. 34, Max. of 500 s.f. Principal Building Orientation Toward front of lot on internal street. 7.0 Site Design Standards Standard Residential Neighborhood Off street parking requirements 2 spaces in garage plus 2 in driveway. Screening ▪ Trash/recycling receptacles ▪ Other utility equipment ▪ Loading spaces ▪ Surface parking areas -n/a Landscaping or fence. -n/a -n/a Landscaping ▪ Landscape buffer between parking, sidewalks and streets ▪ Rear setback at exist. Res. Fully landscaped All open areas on lots landscaped. Light ▪ Streets Street lights along one side of every internal street, minimum spacing of 450’. 8.0 Sign Standards All Signs in accordance with requirements of the Sign Ord.; Entry Feature signs allowed at Project Entry from Continental: No permanent signs allowed on Residential lots. Residential Neighborhood: The Neighborhood contains single-family type residential units. All lots shall be a minimum of 80’ in width. -The 5 lots will feature a single-family detached product, ranging in size from a minimum of 3,000 sf to a maximum of 7,000 s.f. Each unit will have at least an enclosed two-car garage and two off-street, driveway parking spaces. Typical elevations for the Residences follow. E. Other Considerations TZD Modification: 1) W. Continental Blvd. Sidewalk Width: Modification of the TZD requirement for a 6’ sidewalk along W. Continental Blvd. to 5’, which is consistent with the normal requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. Proposed Project Schedule: This project infrastructure is proposed to be developed in a single phase, with detailed design beginning immediately after zoning approval; submittal for final approvals and construction is planned to proceed as soon as is possible after that. Open Space Management Plan: All Wall/Landscape easement, and any required detention area shall be maintained by a Homeowners Owners Association (HOA). Open Space Easement areas shall also be maintained by the HOA. All other areas shall be the responsibility of the individual property owners, including the front yards and required streetscape elements of the residential lots. All property owners shall be required to be a member of the HOA. Dues assessments, required for the maintenance of the common areas and other HOA activities, shall be mandatory. The HOA shall be responsible for the maintenance and operation of the protected open space within the development. The expenses required to maintain the common areas at a quality level shall be estimated annually by the HOA Board, and dues shall be determined and assessed on each property owner in an equitable fashion at such a rate as necessary to maintain such a level of quality. Authority to enforce these requirements, and to place a lien on the property if such dues are not paid, shall be in the form of written Deed Restrictions and Covenants, agreed to by all property owners at purchase, and shall run with the land. Provisions shall be made, in the HOA bylaws and Deed Restrictions, that in the unlikely event the HOA fails to maintain all or a portion of the protected open space in reasonable order and condition, the City of Southlake may, but is not required to, assume responsibility for its maintenance and take corrective action, including the provision of extended maintenance. The costs of such maintenance may be charged to the HOA or individual property owners that make up the HOA, and may include administrative costs and penalties which shall become a lien on all property in the development.