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Item 7 - Staff ReportCase No. ZA25-0029 S T A F F R E P O R T May 16, 2025 CASE NO: ZA25-0029 PROJECT: Plat Revision for Linmar Estates EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Redinger Group LLC, on behalf of Linmar Development, LLC, is requesting approval of a Plat Revision for Linmar Estates on property described as Tract 3D01, Rees D. Price Survey Abstract No. 1207 and Lot 3, Joel W. Chivers No. 350 Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 2665 and 2735 N. White Chapel Blvd. Current Zoning: “R-PUD” Residential Planned Unit Development. SPIN Neighborhood #1. DETAILS: The purpose of this request is to seek approval for a Plat Revision required under the Subdivision Ordinance No. 483, as amended, which is required because a portion of this property is already platted. The Plat Revision is in conformance with the approved “R-PUD” Residential Planned Unit Development Zoning and Development Plan and Preliminary Plat which consisted of ten single family residential lots, two open space lots and open space easements within Lots 1,2 and 10. ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing 2) Consider Plat Revision Approval ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map (C) Plat Review Summary No. 1, dated May 16, 2025 (D) Surrounding Property Owners Map & Responses Plat Revision and Plans Presentation STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072 Ryan Firestone (817) 748-8127 Department of Planning & Development Services Item 7 Case No. Attachment A ZA25-0029 Page 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OWNER: Martin Schelling / Linmar Development LLC APPLICANT: Redinger Group LLC PROPERTY SITUATION: 2665 & 2735 N White Chapel Blvd ., Southlake, Texas. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Tract 3D01, Rees D. Price Survey Abstract No. 1207 and Lot 3, Joel W. Chivers No. 350 Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 2665 and 2735 N. White Chapel Blvd. LAND USE CATEGORY: Low Density Residential CURRENT ZONING: “R-PUD” Residential Planned Unit Development. HISTORY: January 16, 2003; Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance request to allow a minimum lot area of four hundred thirty -two thousand (432,000) square feet after right-of-way dedication. “AG” zoned property is required to have a minimum lot area of 435,600 square feet. (ZBA -402) January 21, 2003; City Council approved a variance to the Subdivision Ordinance No. 483, Section 3.03.D.22, as amended, requiring dedication of general utility easements along the perimeter boundary of subdivision plats. (ZA02-122) April 2, 2003; the plat for Lot 3, Joel W. Chivers Addition was recorded. March 4, 2025; City Council approved a Zoning Change and Development Plan changing the zoning from “AG” Agricultural District to “RPUD” Planned Unit Development zoning under Case ZA25 -002, Ordinance No. 480-829. May 6, 2025; City Council approved a Preliminary Plat for Linmar Estates (ZA25-0006). SOUTHLAKE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Consolidated Future Land Use Plan The future land use designation for the site is “Low Density Residential”. Purpose: The purpose of the Low Density Residential category is to provide provide for and to protect low intensity detached single -family residential development that promotes the openness and rural character of Southlake. Case No. Attachment A ZA25-0029 Page 2 Definition: 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. TRANSPORTATION ASSESSMENT: This property is accessed by N. White Chapel Blvd, which is designated as a (C2U - 70’) collector and has one access point to the road. TREE PRESERVATION: There is 21.7% of existing tree cover on the property and a minimum of 60% of the tree cover is required to be preserved. Approximately 6 9.7% of the existing tree cover is proposed to be preserved. PARK DEDICATION: There is no public park dedication proposed. Park dedication requirements will be assessed through park dedication fees based on the adopted rate at the time of any final subdivision platting. UTILITIES: An 8-inch water line and fire hydrant will be installed to serve the lots, extended from the existing 12 -inch water line located along N. White Chapel Blvd. An 8-inch sanitary sewer will be installed. DRAINAGE: A private drainage easement will be required along the rear of Lot 1 to allow for cross lot drainage and between Lots 9 and 10. The detention pond shall be located within a dedicated drainage easement . PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: CITY COUNCIL: CITIZEN INPUT: This item was heard by the Corridor Planning Committee on 11/13/2024. This item was presented to SPIN on 12/10/2024. STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Plat Review Summary No. 1, dated May 16, 2025. Case No. Attachment A ZA25-0029 Page 3 Case No. Attachment B ZA25-0019 Page 1 PLAT REVIEW SUMMARY Case No.: ZA25-0029 Review No.: One Date of Review: 05/16/25 Project Name: Plat Revision – Linmar Estates, Tract 3D01, Rees D. Price Survey Abstract No. 1207 and Lot 3, Joel W. Chivers No. 350 Addition, 2665 & 2735 N. White Chapel Blvd. APPLICANT: Owner: Redinger Group LLC Martin Schelling / Linmar Development 2665 N. White Chapel Blvd. Southlake, TX 76092 Phone: 817-475-3335 Email: martintxcre@gmail.com CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 4/24/25 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 RYAN FIRESTONE AT (817) 748-8127. The following changes are needed according to the Subdivision Ordinance, as amended, Sections 3.01, 3.02, & 8.01: 1. Place the City case number ZA25-0029 in the lower right-hand corner of the plat. 2. Change the plat type in the heading of the title to “Plat Revision”. 3. Show and label any survey lines within or near the plat boundary. 4. Ensure that right-of-way dedication meeting the minimum requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance and the Master Thoroughfare Plan is being provided for N. White Chapel Blvd. which is designated as a 70’ wide right-of-way for a two lane collector road (70’ – C2U). 5. In a RPUD, open space areas shall not include retention and detention ponds of drainage easements in excess of 25% of the total open space. Define the boundary for the detention area such that this is compliant verify amount of open space provided, is less any detention area exceeding 25% and ensure open space remains consistent with the development plan compliant with the minimum 10% required. Label it as a drainage easement. 6. Provide easements for water, waste water, storm water and franchise utility services in accordance with approved construction plans and develop er’s agreement. Although utilities are required along the perimeter boundary of the subdivision in accordance with Subdivision Ordinance noted above, staff recommends that U.E.’s only be provided where need for adequate distribution and service of the utilities. Easements need to be placed in a manner that promotes tree preservation and compliance with the approved tree conservation plan. 7. Confirm that any existing structures are adequately off -set per zoning district setback regulations from the proposed lot lines. Provide a separate survey or dimensioned exhibit showing the location of any such structures or note that all such structures are to be removed. 8. Show and label the building lines on Lots 6 - 8 and remove the dimensional label. Case No. Attachment B ZA25-0019 Page 2 9. Correct the Land Use Summary to reflect, gross area, net area, gross density, net density and open space area and percentage of the subdivision. 10. A minimum 5’ wide sidewalk is required along all streets frontages of each lot including lots along N. White Chapel Blvd. (Subd. Ord. No. 483, as amended, Sect. 5.06) 11. Add the following notes to the face of the plat (where applicable): a. All open space lots are to be private common areas dedicated to and maintained by the Homeowners Association. b. Place a note regarding the dedication and maintenance of the Open Space Easements (lot owner or HOA) c. All drainage and detention easements are to be maintained by the Homeowners Association. Tree Conservation/Landscape Review E-mail: kmartin@ci.southlake.tx.us Keith Martin Landscape Administrator Phone: (817) 748-8229 TREE CONSERVATION COMMENTS: * The submitted Tree Conservation Plan conforms with the formally approved Tree Conservation Plan except the Eastern Red Cedars on the southeast corner of the pond that were shown to be removed have been changed to “Remain”. There is 21.7% of existing tree cover and a minimum of 60% of the tree cover is required to be preserved. A total of 30.3% of the existing tree cover is proposed to be removed and 69.7% proposed to be preserved. * 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. Case No. Attachment C ZA25-0019 Page 2 * 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. Case No. Attachment C ZA25-0019 Page 3 Public Works/Engineering Review Sandra Endy, P.E. Development Engineer Phone: (817) 748-8033 E-mail: sendy@ci.southlake.tx.us PLAT COMMENTS: 1. Label the drainage easements on Lot 9 and behind Lots 2 -6 as Private Drainage Easements. 2. Update the label for the detention pond easement to drainage easement. 3. Add the following notes: a. Utility Easements shall have no permanent structures, other than fences, as defined in the Subdivision Ordinance. b. Public Drainage Easements shall have no permanent structures, fences, and/or other obstacles, as defined in the Subdivision Ordinance. c. All detention structures and open channels within the dedicated drainage easements shall be maintained by the Owners Association or in the absence of an Owners Association, shall be maintained by the property owner. * The sewer pipe located below the detention pond will require a steel encasement. Case No. Attachment C ZA25-0019 Page 4 Fire Department Review Lorenzo Chavez Fire Marshal Phone: (817) 748-8671 E-mail: lchavez@ci.southlake.tx.us FIRE HYDRANT COMMENTS: Hydrants required at maximum spacing for R-3 Occupancies is 400 feet for subdivisions with un-sprinklered homes and 600 feet for subdivisions that are completely sprinklered. (Hydrants over spaced for subdivision with unsprinklered homes -- Not known if all homes will be sprinklered) Hydrants are required at intersecting streets and at intermediate locations between, add a fire hydrant at the entrance to the subdivision. 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. Case No. Attachment C ZA25-0019 Page 5 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. * It appears that this property lies within the 65 LDN D/FW Regional Airport Overlay Zone and will require construction standards that meet requirements of the Airport Compatible Land Use Zoning Ordinance No. 479 and execution of an avigation easement and release on any subsequent plat . * The applicant should be aware that prior to issuance of a building permit the Plat Revision must be processed and recorded in the County Plat Records, fully corrected construction plans, 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. * All newly installed electric, communication and similar equipment must be underground and any transformers, switch boxes, pedestals and similar equipment must be located or screened as to not be visible from the ROW. (Subd. Ord. No. 483, Section. 8.05, as amended). * We recommend this plat not be filed until the construction of the subdivision per the approved construction plans and developer agreement has been substantially completed and approved. * Please submit a revised pdf "check print" prior to submitting the blackline mylar and paper copy with original signatures. * For Tarrant County filing, original signatures and seals will be required on one 24” x 36” blackline paper copy prior to filing the plat. The copy will not be accepted if any erasures or original ink, other than signatures or seals, appear on the plat. The paper copy must have a minimum ½ inch space between the paper edge and border. * All plats filed must have an original signed and sta mped Tax Certificate submitted with it from each taxing unit with jurisdiction of the real property, indicating that no delinquent taxes are owed and that taxes for the current year have been paid. After September 1st, a certificate showing that the taxes for that year are paid, but that the taxes for the upcoming year have yet to be calculated is required. (House Bills 1563 & 3101). A copy of this information may be obtained from the Tarrant County Tax Assessor/Collector’s Office located at 100 E. Weatherford St. in Ft. Worth (across from the old red courthouse). There is a service charge of $10 per account for this certificate. For more information contact the Assessor/Collector’s office at 817-212-6847. * Denotes Informational Comment Case No. Attachment D ZA25-0019 Page 1 SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES SPO # Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response 1 BRUCE AND BARBARA BARBE REVOCA AG 106 SWEET ST 0.080292295 NR 2 JENNIFER GREEN GODETTE REVOCAB AG 116 SWEET ST 0.091318767 NR 3 CASTILLO TITO, JULIO AG 126 SWEET ST 0.098217805 NR 4 WILLIAMS, KEVIN AG 136 SWEET ST 0.086213272 NR 5 RADAFORD, JOHN AG 105 SWEET ST 0.359046943 NR 6 SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF RPUD 2950 N WHITE CHAPEL BLVD 0.716895086 NR 7 RADAFORD, JOHN AG 105 SWEET ST 0.216011264 NR 8 THACKER, KEVIN L AG 125 SWEET ST 0.426406823 NR 9 NAPHTALI AND JACQUELINE BEN-ME AG 143 SWEET ST 1.345036233 NR 10 BONNEY, BARTON M RPUD 421 MARSHALL RD 0.010452975 NR 11 WELLEN, DARRELL J RPUD 419 MARSHALL RD 0.218077979 NR 12 HUNT, GARY RPUD 2800 SUMMIT RIDGE DR 0.365415612 NR 13 KAUTZMAN, JAY RPUD 2808 SUMMIT RIDGE DR 0.352889911 NR 14 COFFEY, CRAIG RPUD 2732 SUMMIT RIDGE DR 0.400570814 NR 15 KORIAKUNTA, SIVA AG 225 SWEET ST 2.174944189 NR 16 NELSON, RODNEY K RPUD 417 MARSHALL RD 0.419492429 NR 17 OAK POINTE HOME OWNERS ASSOCIA RPUD 2716 SUMMIT RIDGE DR 1.164604728 NR Case No. Attachment D ZA25-0019 Page 2 18 TUTLE, PAUL RPUD 415 MARSHALL RD 0.762408478 NR 19 ADEKOLA, ADEKUNLE RPUD 2708 SUMMIT RIDGE DR 0.54753195 NR 20 BROWN, BRITTON RPUD 2624 SUMMIT RIDGE DR 0.557056954 NR 21 CARROLL, ISD SP1 2520 N WHITE CHAPEL BLVD 1.02225989 NR 22 ORDONEZ LIVING TRUST RPUD 2616 SUMMIT RIDGE DR 0.579639929 NR 23 HADLEY, ROBERT AG 2573 N WHITE CHAPEL BLVD 1.895631494 NR 24 CROSS LIVING TRUST RPUD 2608 SUMMIT RIDGE DR 0.580035322 NR 25 MCKEOWN, KENNETH AG 2561 N WHITE CHAPEL BLVD 1.896488659 NR 26 AFOLABI, OLADAPO RPUD 2600 SUMMIT RIDGE DR 0.324921447 NR 27 ESSENSA, MARC SF1-A 2535 N WHITE CHAPEL BLVD 0.069029078 NR 28 WILLIAMS, BRIAN D SF1-A 2525 N WHITE CHAPEL BLVD 0.234806878 NR 29 BENNETT, TAMARA SF1-A 180 SWEET ST 1.352895321 NR 30 ALLEN, MARC RPUD 2809 SUMMIT RIDGE DR 0.729492762 NR 31 BECICKA, BRANDON RPUD 423 MARSHALL RD 0.428194959 NR 32 KATZ LIVING TRUST RPUD 309 OAK POINTE LN 0.530967355 NR 33 SHARKEY MARK A FAMILY TRUST RPUD 2725 SUMMIT RIDGE DR 0.517831481 NR 34 NSL PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC RPUD 413 MARSHALL RD 0.705934762 NR 35 ABIODUN TRUST RPUD 2709 SUMMIT RIDGE DR 0.529814104 NR 36 POTTER, JASON RPUD 2701 SUMMIT RIDGE DR 0.539790755 NR 37 RABY, NICOLAS L RPUD 2625 SUMMIT RIDGE DR 0.585989428 NR 38 MEGAMO TEXAS PROPERTY MANAGEME RPUD 2617 SUMMIT RIDGE DR 0.517001724 NR 39 HAMEL, JAMES W RPUD 2609 SUMMIT RIDGE DR 0.577511863 NR 40 KENNETH AND JOAN SORG FAMILY T AG 2825 N WHITE CHAPEL BLVD 7.166962887 NR 41 VISWANATH, KARTHIK AG 142 SWEET ST 1.110458062 NR 42 BLOOMING LEGACY HOMES LLC SF1-A 170 SWEET ST 1.100023406 NR 43 BENNETT, TAMARA SF1-A 220 SWEET ST 1.534184386 NR 44 OAK POINTE HOME OWNERS ASSOCIA RPUD 300 OAK POINTE LN 2.430660533 NR 45 OAK POINTE HOME OWNERS ASSOCIA RPUD 2717 SUMMIT RIDGE DR 3.988524567 NR 46 SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF CS 200 E DOVE RD 19.66024315 NR 47 SUPERINTENDENT OF CARROLL ISD NR 48 SUPERINTENDENT OF GRAPEVINE COLLEYVILLE ISD NR 49 SUPERINTENDENT OF NORTHWEST ISD NR 50 SUPERINTENDENT OF KELLER ISD NR Case No. Attachment D ZA25-0019 Page 3 1000 SCHELLING, MARTIN W AG 2665 N WHITE CHAPEL BLVD 9.943343368 1001 SCHELLING, MARTIN W AG 2735 N WHITE CHAPEL BLVD 1.046135619 Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response Notices Sent: Forty-five(45) Responses Received within 300’: None to date In Favor: Opposed: Undecided: