Item 8 - Staff ReportCase No.
CP25-0001
S T A F F R E P O R T
February 14, 2025
CASE NO: CP25-0001
PROJECT: Land Use Plan Amendment for 1835 Shady Oaks EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: The Huffman Group, LLC and Sage Group, Inc., on behalf of Shady 21, LLC, are
requesting approval of a Land Use Plan amendment from “Medium Density
Residential” to “Office Commercial” for 1835 Shady Oaks, for property described
as a portion of Tract 1A01B, James J. West Survey, Abstract No. 1620, City of
Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 1835 Shady Oaks Dr. Current
Zoning: “AG” Agricultural District. Current Underlying Land Use Designation:
“Office Commercial”. Requested Underlying Land Use Designation: “Medium
Density Residential” and “Low Density Residential”. SPIN Neighborhood #5.
DETAILS: The purpose of this request is to propose a Land Use Plan amendment appropriate
for developing 19 single family residential lots with “SF-1A” and “SF-20A” zoning.
The “SF-1A” and “SF-20A” zoning requests are a component of a Zoning Change
and Concept Plan (Case ZA25-0005) for 1835 Shady Oaks, an approximately 21-
acre development with 4 single-story office buildings on 4 lots and 19 single family
residential lots. As the underlying future land use designation is Office Commercial
for the entirety of the 21-acre tract, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change
the designation on the residential portion of the development is required. Low
Density Residential is proposed for the “SF-1A” portion of the development and
Medium Density Residential is proposed for the “SF-20A” component.
EXISTING 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
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.
Department of Planning & Development Services
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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.
PROPOSED
LAND USE
DESIGNATION: The proposed land use designation is Medium Density Residential and Low
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. 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.
Low Density Residential 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.
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CP25-0001
Land Use Mix*: The percentages below for the land use mix in the Low 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 5% ±5%
Total 100%
*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
**Park dedication fees may be appropriate in lieu of open space.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct Public Hearing
2) Consider Approval of Land Use Plan Amendment
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Land Use Exhibits
(C) Ordinance No. 1269-D
STAFF CONTACT: Jenny Crosby (817) 748-8195
Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072
Case No. Attachment A
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Rama Gullapalli, Shady 21, LLC
APPLICANT: The Huffman Group, LLC and Sage Group
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1835 Shady Oaks Drive
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A portion of Tract 1A01B, James J. West Survey, Abstract No. 1620
LAND USE CATEGORY: Office Commercial
PROPOSED LAND USE
CATEGORY: Medium Density Residential and Low Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: “AG” Agricultural District
PROPOSED ZONING: “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District, “SF-1A” Single Family Residential
District, and “SF-20A” Single Family Residential District
HISTORY: The property was annexed into the city in 1956 (Ordinance No. 37).
PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION:
CITY COUNCIL:
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Exhibits:
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Case No. Attachment C
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ORDINANCE NO. 1269-D
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 ______, 2025.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY SECRETARY
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading the _______ day of _______, 2025.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
DATE:___________________________
ADOPTED:_______________________
EFFECTIVE:______________________