Item 8 - Staff ReportCase No.
ZA25-0014
S T A F F R E P O R T
March 28, 2025
CASE NO: ZA25-0014
PROJECT: Zoning Change and Development Plan – 500 E. Bob Jones Rd.
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: BridgeRock Developments, LLC., on behalf of Sanford and Zoe Sexhus, is
requesting approval of a Zoning Change and a Development Plan for 500 E. Bob
Jones Rd., on property described as Lot 1, William Phillips No. 1017 Addition, an
addition to the City of Southlake, Denton County, Texas. Current Zoning: “AG”
Agriculture District. Requested Zoning: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential
Zoning District. SPIN Neighborhood #1.
DETAILS: This project is located on approximately 8.38 acres on the north side of E. Bob
Jones Rd. adjacent along Corps of Engineers Property.
The purpose of this request is to seek approval for a zoning change and concept
plan for 7 residential lots. The lots will range in size from a minimum of
approximately 43,600 square feet to a maximum of approximately 52,900 square
feet.
Side Yard Setback Reduction Requested:
- The Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, permits the reduction of a side
yard setback adjacent to a street from the minimum 40’ to a minimum 20’, with
approval of the P & Z/City Council. Applicant is requesting a 20’ side yard
building setback along the street for the corner lots at the intersection of E. Bob
Jones Rd.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Approval
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Development Review Summary No. 1, dated March 7, 2025
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map & Responses
SPIN Report
PowerPoint Presentation
Narrative
Development Regulations
Plans
Department of Planning & Development Services
Case No.
ZA25-0014
STAFF CONTACT: Cyndi Cheng (817) 748-8269
Jenny Crosby (817) 748-8195
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Sanford and Zoe Sexhus
APPLICANT: Bridgerock Developments, LLC
PROPERTY SITUATION: 500 East Bob Jones Road
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, William Phillips No. 1017 Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Low Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: “AG” Agricultural District
PROPOSED ZONING: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential
HISTORY:
- The property was annexed in 1988.
- November 12, 2019; Plat Showing filed for records for a single lot of
8.41 acres (ZA19-0047)
SOUTHLAKE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Consolidated Future Land Use Plan
The future land use designation for the site is “Low Density Residential”.
Low Density Residential Purpose and Definition: 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. 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.
Master Pathways Plan
The Master Pathways Plan calls for a <8’ sidewalk along E. Bob Jones
Rd. A minimum 5’ sidewalk is required along E. Bob Jones Rd. and all
internal street frontages.
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT: The property accesses E. Bob Jones Rd. which is designated as a 2
lane local street with a minimum 50’ right of way.
TREE PRESERVATION: The proposed existing tree cover preservation complies with the existing
tree cover preservation requirements of the Tree Preservation
Ordinance 585-E. There is 7.38% of existing tree cover on the property
and a minimum of 70% of the tree cover is required to be preserved. A
total of 90.77% is proposed to be preserved and 9.23% to be removed.
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UTILITIES: An 6-inch water line and fire hydrant will be installed to serve the lots,
extended from the existing 6” water line located along E. Bob Jones Rd.
DRAINAGE: Property currently drains northeast and east toward Lake Grapevine and
Corp of Engineers property. The proposed drainage plan does not appear
to change this general course of flow
CITIZEN INPUT: A SPIN meeting was held on March 25, 2025.
STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Development Plan Review Summary No. 1, dated March 7,
2025.
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DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA25-0014 Review No.: One Date of Review: 03/07/25
Project Name: Concept Plan – 500 E Bob Jones Rd
APPLICANT: OWNER:
Jody Boyd Sexhus, Sanford C & Zoe N
404 N. Oak Street 500 E. Bob Jones Road
Roanoke, TX 76262 Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: 214-727-1110 Phone: 817-917-7929
Email: jboyd@bridgerockllc.com Email: n2224z@att.net
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON
02/27/25 AND WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. THESE STIPULATIONS ARE
HEREBY MADE CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER CLARIFICATION,
PLEASE CONTACT WAYNE POWELL AT (817) 748-8281.
1. Provide a written narrative describing the use, operation, phasing, infrastructure to be
provided, etc. The narrative needs to include justification for the side yard reductions.
2. Place the City case number “ZA25-0014" in the lower right corner for ease of reference.
3. The Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, permits a reduction of a side yard adjacent to a
street from the minimum 40’ to a minimum 20’, with approval of the P & Z/City Council.
Applicant is requesting a 20’ side yard building setback along the street for the lots at the
intersection of E. Bob Jones Rd.
4. Please amend the Zoning and Development Application from “Development Plan” to “Concept
Plan”.
5. Label the adjacent properties and properties across adjoining R.O.W.'s with owner's name (if
not platted) or lot/block/subdivision (if platted), existing zoning, and land use map designation
("L.U.D.=_____")
6. Label the distance between buildings and distance from building to property lines
7. Please note which structures will be demolished and which will stay. Some structures and
buildings may become non-conforming structures if zoning is approved and/or following future
subdivision platting.
8. Show and label the width and type of surface for all sidewalks. Provide sidewalks and/or trails
in compliance with Subdivision Ordinance No. 483, as amended and the Master Pathways
Plan. A minimum 5’ sidewalk is required along the frontage of E. Bob Jones Rd. and each lot
along the new street.
9. Provide a report showing that all lots are suitable for septic installation. (See section 33 of the
Zoning Ordinance and the Tarrant County Department of Health standards and regulations).
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10. Show the location of the existing on-site sanitary sewer facility and note whether it is to remain
or be decommissioned.
11. Show the location, type, and height of all walls, fences, and screening devices. Note whether
existing ones are to remain or be removed and any that are proposed.
12. Show and label any existing easements on the property including the Grapevine Lake Flowage
Easement.
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Tree Conservation/Landscape Review
1. Trees #589, 590 and 595 will most likely be within a future house pad area and be required to be
mitigated if shown to be preserved. It is probably best to revise the Tree Conservation Plan to
show them to be altered or as Marginal.
* The proposed existing tree cover preservation complies with the existing tree cover preservation
requirements of the Tree Preservation Ordinance 585-E. there is 7.38% of existing tree cover on
the property and a minimum of 70% of the tree cover is required to be preserved. A total of
90.77% is proposed to be preserved and 9.23% to be removed.
* Except as provided by subsection 7.2.b. of the Tree Preservation Ordinance, a Tree Conservation
Analysis or Tree Conservation Plan shall be approved if it will preserve existing tree cover in
accordance with the percentage requirements established by Table 2.0. If the property has
previously received a tree permit related to development, the percentage of existing tree cover at
the time the first such permit was issued shall be used to calculate the minimum existing tree
cover that must be preserved under this section.
Table 2.0 – Existing Tree Cover Preservation Requirements
Percentage of existing tree cover on the entire
site
Minimum percentage of the existing tree
cover to be preserved*
0% – 20% 70%
20.1 – 40% 60%
40.1% - 60% 50%
60.1% - 80% 40%
80.1% - 100% 30%
*The minimum percentage of existing tree cover to be preserved shall exclude any area in public rights-of-way
as approved by City Council.
* Please be aware that all existing trees shown to be preserved on the City Council approved Tree
Conservation Plan must be preserved and protected during all phases and construction of the
development. Alteration or removal of any of the existing trees shown to be preserved on the
approved Tree Conservation Plan is a violation of the Tree Preservation Ordinance and the zoning
as approved by the Southlake City Council. Please ensure that the layout of all structures,
easements, utilities, structures grading, and any other structure proposed to be constructed do not
conflict with existing trees intended to be preserved.
* Indicates informational comment.
# Indicates required items comment.
E-mail: kmartin@ci.southlake.tx.us
Keith Martin
Landscape Administrator
Phone: (817) 748-8229
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Public Works/Engineering Review
GENERAL COMMENTS:
1. The minimum radius is 30’ along the firelane and at the proposed connection to Bob Jones.
Label the radius along the firelane and at all intersections.
2. A 5’ sidewalk will be required along all street frontage
3. Show and label all proposed easements.
*If the existing driveway is to remain in place for the existing residence and barn, a private access
easement will be required on Lots 1 and 2.
DRAINAGE COMMENTS:
*Be aware that cross lot drainage will require the drainage flow to be captured within a closed system,
whether it be a swale or storm pipe, and will be required to be located within a private drainage
easement.
*If detention is not being proposed then it shall be proven during construction plan submittal that there
will be no adverse impacts.
UTILITY COMMENTS:
*The minimum radius for an 8” water line is 200’. Please ensure that the minimum radius is being
met.
* The septic system for the barn is shown to be located on both Lots 2 and 3. If this is to remain, the
septic system will need to be relocated.
Sandra Endy, P.E.
Development Engineer
Phone: (817) 748-8033
E-mail: sendy@ci.southlake.tx.us
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Fire Department Review
FIRE HYDRANT COMMENTS:
Hydrants required at maximum spacing for R-3 Occupancies is 400 feet for subdivisions with
un-sprinklered homes.
FIRE LANE COMMENTS:
Fire access roads in residential subdivision must be at least 31 ft. back of curb to back of curb.
(Standard street width)
Fire apparatus access requires a minimum 30 foot inside turn radius and a minimum 54 foot
outside turn radius
Cul-de-Sacs must have 30 ft. inside turn radius and 50-foot radius (100-foot diameter) for
approved turnaround.
Lorenzo Chavez
Fire Marshal
Phone: (817) 748-8671
E-mail: lchavez@ci.southlake.tx.us
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General Informational Comments
* Building permit(s) are required prior to commencement of any work.
* All development must comply with the Drainage Ordinance No. 605 and the Erosion and
Sediment Control Ordinance No. 946, as amended.
* The applicant should be aware that prior to issuance of a building permit a Plat must be
processed and filed in the County Plat Records, a fully corrected site plan, landscape plan,
irrigation plan, and building plans, must be submitted for approval and all required fees must be
paid. This may include but not be limited to the following fees: Park Dedication Fee, Roadway
Impact Fee, Water & Sewer Impact and Tap Fees, and related Permit Fees.
* In addition to the City of Southlake impact fees, please be aware that through the wholesale
water customer contract with the City of Fort Worth, all new water connections are required to
pay the City of Fort Worth impact fee. The City of Fort Worth impact fee assessment is based
on the final plat recordation date and building permit issuance. The applicant is encouraged to
review the City of Fort Worth's assessment and collection of Impact Fees Guide to determine
the fee amount.
* A preliminary plat must be approved prior to submitting a plat revision of a plat vacation and final
plat. All plats must comply with the Subdivision Ord. No. 483, as amended.
* The property owner developer must contact the US Postal Service to determine appropriate
mail delivery methods and requirements.
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SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES
SPO # Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response
1 Grapevine Lake, Corp of Engineers AG 8.30
2 JOHNSON, FRED AG 400 E BOB JONES RD 2.56 O
3 Grapevine Lake, Corp of Engineers AG 0.77
4 STUKEL, CATHY & DABBS, DANA L SF1-A 445 E BOB JONES RD 0.44 O
5 HIGGINBOTHAM, RHETT KEVAN &
ANGELA STEPHANIE FAMILY
TRUST
SF1-A 435 E BOB JONES RD 0.00 NR
6 POULSEN, GEORGE H & NANCY K,
CO-TRS, POULSEN FAMILY TRUST
SF1-A 455 E BOB JONES RD 0.56 O
7 LOVE, MICHAEL G SF1-A 465 E BOB JONES RD 0.58 NR
8 JONES, SAMUEL D & SHERRY H SF1-A 475 E BOB JONES RD 0.53 O
1000 SEXHUS, SANFORD C & ZOE N AG 500 E BOB JONES RD 8.24
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Seven (7)
Responses Received within 300’:
In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0 Undecided: 0 No Response: 8