Item 8 - Staff ReportCase No.
ZA26-0071
S T A F F R E P O R T
October 16, 2026
CASE NO: ZA26-0071
PROJECT: Plat Revision for Lot 4R, Block 1, Pecan Creek
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: TND Geomatics, on behalf of 721 Zena OP, LLC, is requesting approval of a Plat
Revision for Lot 4, Block 1, Pecan Creek Addition, and located at 731 Zena Rucker
Road. Current Zoning: “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District. Applicant: TND
Geomatics. Property Owner: 731 Zena OP LLC. SPIN Neighborhood #10.
DETAILS: The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a Plat Revision to abandon the
Drainage and Detention easement and the 24’ Common Access, Drainage, and
Utility easement. Both easements are shown as hatched areas on the plat.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Approval of a Plat Revision
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Plat Revision Review Summary No. 1, dated October 16, 2026
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map & Responses
PowerPoint Presentation
Plans
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072
Cyndi Cheng (817) 748-8169
Department of Planning & Development Services
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Eric Johnson, 731 Zena Op, LLC
APPLICANT: Salma Bari, TND Geomatics
PROPERTY SITUATION: 731 Zena Rucker Road
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 4, Block 1, Pecan Creek Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Office Commercial
CURRENT ZONING: “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan
HISTORY: July 3, 1979, City Council approved a Plat Showing for two lots on 25 acres
of land.
February 22, 1984, City Council approved a Plat Revision for a subdivision
of Lot 2 into three lots.
On October 2, 2001, City Council approved a Zoning Change and Concept
Plan for this location (ZA01-077). Under the approval for this case the
following conditions were placed on this lot: providing a 20’ bufferyard with
evergreen plant material adjacent school property; accommodating an
east-west access road in the design; no 2 story buildings permitted on the
two south lots; and requiring pitched roof residential style construction on
the south two lots. The applicant has indicated to staff compliance with
these conditions and will provide additional materials when requesting a
Site Plan approval from City Council.
A Plat Vacation of the Dilg Addition was approved by City Council on
January 7, 2003 under ZA02-054.
On January 7, 2003, City Council approved a Preliminary Plat for Pecan
Creek (ZA02-052) for the subdividing of the Dilg Place Subdivision.
On January 9, 2003, the Planning & Zoning Commission approved a Final
Plat (ZA02-053) to begin construction of two commercial/retail buildings
on two lots.
On January 17, 2003, the Planning & Zoning Commission approved a Final
Plat (ZA03-049) in order to obtain a building permit for the construction of a
medical office building on Lot 3, Block 1 of Pecan Creek.
On January 4, 2005, the City Council approved a revised Development
Plan (ZA04-063) to designate the alignment for an approximate 500 feet
section of Zena Rucker Road that will extend east from Byron Nelson
Parkway.
On August 2, 2005, the City Council approved a Plat Revision for Pecan
Creek (ZA05-044) to create lots for general/medical office construction and
to dedicate the right-of-way for Zena Rucker Road through the Pecan
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Creek development.
On September 20, 2005, a Zoning Change and Site Plan were approved
on Lot 2 of the Pecan Creek Development (ZA05-050) for the construction
of a medical office building (Baylor Family Health Center at Southlake).
On January 18, 2011, a Zoning Change and Concept Plan from “O -1”
Office Zoning District to “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan Zoning District was
approved (ZA10-039) to establish office uses under the “O-1” zoning
district and a daycare/ Montessori School with a private “K” program in
one building approximately 18,975 square feet in size with the Montessori
School use, medical use and general office uses permitted.
On January 19, 2016, a Zoning Change and Concept Plan (ZA15-097)
from “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District to “S-P-2” Generalized Site
Plan District with O-1 Office District Uses was approved to develop three
one-story office buildings totaling approximately 17,360 square feet and
one open space lot on approximately 2.25 acres.
On November 16, 2021, a Zoning Change and Site/Concept Plan (ZA21-
072) was approved to allow two (2) single-story medical/general office
buildings with building #1 proposed to be 11,316 square feet and building
#2 proposed to be 11,170 square feet for a total of 22,486 square feet in
space.
On September 2, 2025, a Zoning Change and Site Plan (ZA25-0042) was
approved to add “Non-Medical Spa” as a permitted use.
SOUTHLAKE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Consolidated Future Land Use Plan
The future land use designation for the site is “Office Commercial”.
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.
Mobility & Master Thoroughfare Plan
Zena Rucker Road is designated as a 60’ two-lane undivided collector.
The Master Pathways Plan shows an existing 8’ multi-use trail along the
south side of Zena Rucker Rd. and extending south from the east property
line of the lot. The existing 8’ trail along the east property line is proposed
to be removed with removal of the retention pond. A variance was granted
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with the S-P-2 zoning to allow no trail to be extended to the south property
line.
DRAINAGE: The previously approved Zoning submittal from 2021, ZA21-0072, showed
a proposed underground detention system on the preliminary drainage
plans. The Developer’s Engineer submitted a drainage study in 2023 that
determined onsite detention is not required. The provided study was
submitted to ensure that the development wouldn’t cause adverse impacts
to the neighboring properties. The study showed that the existing onsite
retention pond reduced the peak discharge in the 5-year and 10-year storm
events but did not provide detention for the 100-year storm event.
Removal of the existing retention pond will cause a slight increase in the 5-
year and 10-year storm events, it was shown that there will be no change
in the 100-year peak discharge to Timarron Creek. It was also determined
that the increase in the 5-year and 10-year storm events will be contained
in the 100-year floodplain. The provided drainage study was reviewed and
approved by the City’s third party reviewer and was determined to comply
with the requirements within the City’s Drainage Ordinance, Ordinance
605. Based on the approved drainage study, the proposed development is
not providing onsite detention.
UTILITIES: The site is served by an 8-inch water line main and a 10-inch sewer line
main along Zena Rucker Road.
STAFF COMMENTS: The Plat Revision Review Summary No. 1, dated October 16, 2026, is
attached.
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Case No. Attachment D
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PLAT REVISION REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA26-0071 Review No.: One Date of Review: 10/16/26
Project Name: Plat Revision -__Lot 4R, Block 1, Pecan Creek_____________________________
APPLICANT: OWNER:
Salma Bari, TND Geomatics Eric Johnson, 731 Zena Op, LLC
7477 Airport Freeway 731 Zena Rucker Road
North Richland Hills, TX 79155 Southlake, TX 76092
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON
09/24/26 AND WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. THESE STIPULATIONS ARE HEREBY
MADE CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER CLARIFICATION, PLEASE
CONTACT CYNDI CHENG AT (817) 748-8269.
The following changes are needed according to the Subdivision Ordinance, as amended, Sections 3.03.
1. Place the City case number “ZA26-0071" in the lower right-hand corner of the plat.
According to Subdivision Ordinance 483, as amended, Section 3.03.D and Section 3.06 items
to be included on the plat:
2. Provide a small vicinity/location map.
3. Provide the standard approval block on the plat per appendix 9. Change the “Approved By
City of Southlake” to “City Council” and also add
APPROVED BY THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Date:___________________________________________
Chairman: _______________________________________
P&Z Secretary: ___________________________________
4. Add a lienholder statement and signature block with notary to the plat. If there is/are no
lienholder(s) then add a statement to this effect. The standard language for these statements is
attached.
5. Add the following notes to the face of the plat (per Public Works/Engineering comments):
a. The open channel within the dedicated drainage easement shall be maintained by the
Owners Association or in the absence of an Owners Association, shall be maintained
by the property owner.
b. Utility Easements shall have no permanent structures, other than fences, as defined
in the Subdivision Ordinance.
c. Drainage Easements shall have no permanent structures, fences, and/or other
obstacles, as defined in the Subdivision Ordinance.
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6. The following changes are needed with regard to easements:
a. Show and label the type, size and deed record of all existing easements on the
property.
b. Provide dimensional ties along lot lines to all easements. Provide centerline
dimensions and bearings on any easements crossing areas if deflections occur.
c. If the 8’ trail required and installed is approved to be removed by City Council
with the revised site plan and zoning change being considered under Case
ZA26-0053, the pedestrian easement can also be abandoned.
d. Avigation Release can be removed.
e. Provide/retain a drainage easement along the eastern boundary as required by
Public Works Engineering.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Tree Conservation/Landscape Review
No comments.
Keith Martin
Landscape Administrator
Phone: (817) 748-8229
E-mail: kmartin@ci.southlake.tx.us
________________________________________________________________________________
Public Works/Engineering Review
Review No. 1 Date: 10/9/2026
Case No. ZA26-0071 Plat Revision
Project Name: 731 Zena Rucker
Contact: Sandy Endy, P.E.
Email: sendy@ci.southlake.tx.us
Phone: (817) 748-8033
The following comments are based on the review of plans received on: 10/5/2026
It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the department representative shown above and make
modifications as required by the comment.
GRADING AND DRAINAGE:
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1. The existing drainage easement shall be modified to reflect the proposed public storm
infrastructure, rather than being fully abandoned. The easement for the storm pipe
shall be a minimum width of 15-feet for 36” pipe, and 20-feet for 42”-54” pipe, as
required in the Storm Drain Ordinance.
2. The new water easement for the public water line, fire hydrants, and domestic/irrigation
meters proposed to be installed shall be included on this plat.
3. List the minimum required finish floor elevation on the plat.
4. Add the following notes:
a. The open channel within the dedicated drainage easement shall be
maintained by the Owners Association or in the absence of an Owners
Association, shall be maintained by the property owner.
b. Utility Easements shall have no permanent structures, other than
fences, as defined in the Subdivision Ordinance.
c. Drainage Easements shall have no permanent structures, fences,
and/or other obstacles, as defined in the Subdivision Ordinance.
* The previously approved Zoning submittal from 2021, ZA21-0072, showed a proposed
underground detention system on the preliminary drainage plans. The Developer’s
Engineer submitted a drainage study in 2023 that determined onsite detention is not
required. The provided study was submitted to ensure that the development wouldn’t
cause adverse impacts to the neighboring properties. The study showed that the existing
onsite retention pond reduced the peak discharge in the 5-year and 10-year storm events
but did not provide detention for the 100-year storm event. Removal of the existing
retention pond will cause a slight increase in the 5-year and 10-year storm events, it was
shown that there will be no change in the 100-year peak discharge to Timarron Creek. It
was also determined that the increase in the 5-year and 10-year storm events will be
contained in the 100-year floodplain. The provided drainage study was reviewed and
approved by the City’s third party reviewer and was determined to comply with the
requirements within the City’s Drainage Ordinance, Ordinance 605. Based on the
approved drainage study, the proposed development is not providing onsite detention.
Sandy Endy, P.E., CFM
Civil Engineer
Phone: (817) 748-8033
E-mail: sendy@ci.southlake.tx.us
Fire Department Review
Case No. ZA26-0071 Review No. 1 Dated: 10/07/2026 Number of Pages: 1
Project Name: 731 Zena Rucker Rd
Contact: Lorenzo Chavez, Fire Marshal Phone: 817-748-8671 Fax: 817-748-8181
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The following comments are based on the review of plans received on 10/05/2026. Comments may
be incorporated into the formal review to be considered by either the Planning and Zoning
Commission or City Council. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the department
representative shown above and make modifications as required by the comment.
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Case No. Attachment D
ZA26-0071 Page 9
GENERAL COMMENTS:
No comments based on the information provided.
Lorenzo Chavez
Fire Marshal
Phone: (817) 748-8671
E-mail: lchavez@ci.southlake.tx.us
============= The following should be informational comments only ====================
* All plats filed must have an original signed and stamped 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.
* Please submit a revised pdf "check print" prior to submitting the blackline mylar and paper copy
with original signatures.
* The applicant should be aware that prior to issuance of a building permit, all required fees must be
paid. This may include but not be limited to the following fees: Park 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.
* 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 development must comply with the Drainage Ordinance No. 605 and the Erosion and Sediment
Control Ordinance No. 946, as amended.
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Lien Holder Acknowledgment
STATE OF _______________________
COUNTY OF______________________
Whereas _________________________________acting by and through the undersigned, its duly
authorized agent, is (are) the lien holder(s) of the property described hereon, does (do) hereby ratify all
dedications and provisions of this plat as shown.
__________________________
Authorized Agent Name
___________________________
Title
___________________________
Lienholder
STATE OF ______________________________
COUNTY OF ____________________________
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared
_________________________________________known to me to be the person(s) whose name(s)
is(are) subscribed to the above and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that (he/she/they)
executed the same for the purposes and consideration expressed and in the capacity therein stated and
as the act and deed of said ___________________________________
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE on this the day of
, 20 .
Seal Notary Public
Commission expires:
* Denotes Informational Comment