Item 6A - Staff Report
Case No.
CP26-0005
S T A F F R E P O R T
May 11, 2026
CASE NO: CP26-0005
PROJECT: Amendment to the City of Southlake Consolidated Future Land Use Plan,
an element of the Southlake Comprehensive Plan
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Southlake Sno is requesting approval of an amendment to the City of Southlake
Consolidated Future Land Use Plan, an element of the Southlake Comprehensive
Plan, to add a site specific recommendation for limited low intensity local retail
services for 1170-1180 N. White Chapel Boulevard, on property described as
Tracts 8B03 and 8B04, Thomas M. Hood Survey Abstract No. 706. Current
Underlying Land Use Designation: “Low Density Residential”. SPIN Neighborhood
#7.
DETAILS: The purpose of this request is to propose retaining the underlying Future Land Use
designation of Low Density Residential while seeking a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment to allow limited, low-intensity local retail services on the subject
property. This site-specific amendment supports a companion Zoning Change and
Site Plan (ZA25-0074) and Specific Use Permit (ZA26-0011) to allow a snow cone
stand as a temporary, low-intensity use within the residential district. The zoning
change would allow indoor and outdoor sales of shaved ice, hot chocolate, and
similar food and beverage items for the snow cone shop with approval of a specific
use permit.
On April 7, 2026, the City Council denied (7-0) the item on 1st Reading, subject to
the Staff Report dated March 30, 2026, as presented.
A public hearing of this item was advertised for the 2nd reading and public hearing
to be held on the April 21, 2026 City Council agenda. If this item is not withdrawn
by the applicant prior to the meeting, the City Council will need to open the public
hearing of this item and consider the 2nd reading. If approved, it will need to be
moved to an additional reading for a consideration. All ordinances must be
approved on two readings. If the Land Use Plan amendment is denied, currently
proposed zoning change and specific use permit following this item on the agenda
should also be denied.
PROPOSED
CHANGE: The proposed change is to retain the underlying land use designation of “Low
Density Residential” and add a site specific recommendation to allow limited, low-
intensity retail services. If approved, this text will be added as site specific
recommendation “C-LU3” to the Future Land Use Plan.
Department of Planning & Development Services
Item 6A
Case No.
CP26-0005
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider 3rd Reading Approval of Land Use Plan Amendment
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Ordinance No. 1269-G
PowerPoint Presentation
Plans
Corridor Planning Committee Report
STAFF CONTACT: Cyndi Cheng (817) 748-8269
Jennifer Crosby (817) 748-8195
Case No. Attachment A
CP26-0005 Page 1
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Mitchell Allen
APPLICANT: John Cornelson
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1170 N. White Chapel Blvd.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tract 8B03, Thomas M. Hood Survey Abstract No. 706
LAND USE CATEGORY: Low Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: “AG” Agricultural District
PROPOSED ZONING: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District and to include “indoor/outdoor sales of
shaved ice, hot chocolate, and similar food and beverage items” with a
Specific Use Permit.
HISTORY: The tract was annexed in 1957 to the city.
A new residential building was constructed in 1998.
The site was formerly a non-conforming mobile home park, but that use
has been discontinued. Demolition permits for the removal of mobile
homes were issued May 2025.
SOUTHLAKE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Consolidated Future Land Use Plan
The future land use designation for the site is “Low Density Residential”.
Definition and 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.
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.
Mobility & Master Thoroughfare Plan
The Master Thoroughfare Plan designates W. Highland Street as a 70-foot
collector right-of-way (C2U) with two lanes. N. White Chapel Boulevard is
designated as a 94-foot arterial right-of-way (A4D) with four lanes divided
by a median.
Case No. Attachment A
CP26-0005 Page 2
Pathways Master Plan & Sidewalk Plan
The Master Pathways Plan designates a minimum 8-foot sidewalk along
W. Highland Street. There is an existing 8-foot sidewalk along the west
side of N. White Chapel Boulevard.
CITIZEN INPUT: This item was heard by the Corridor Planning Committee meeting on June
23, 2025.
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION ACTION: February 19, 2026; Approved (4-0) subject to the Staff Report dated
February 13, 2026, as presented.
Staff comment: This item was heard synchronously with ZA25-0074 and
ZA26-0011.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: 1st Reading; April 7, 2026; Denied (7-0) subject to the Staff Report dated
March 30, 2026, as presented.
Staff comment: This item was heard synchronously with ZA25-0074.
2nd Reading; April 22, 2026; Approved (6-1) subject to the Staff Report
dated April 13, 2026, as presented.
Noting this item will need to be considered at a 3rd reading as Ordinances
must be approved on 2 readings.
Case No. Attachment B
CP26-0005 Page 3