Item 6C
Department of Planning & Development Services
S T A F F R E P O R T
August 28, 2009
CASE NO:CP09-001
PROJECT:Amendment to the City’s Master Plan Proposing to Change the Land Use
Designation for Tract 2C05 in the A.H. Chivers Survey, Abstract No. 299,
Located at 1030 Primrose Lane
REQUEST:
Paul Spain of Terra Land Management is requesting an amendment to the City’s
Master Plan, proposing a change in the land use designation for the area containing
Tract 2C05 in the A.H. Chivers Survey, Abstract No. 299, located at 1030 Primrose
Lane. The property has a current land use designation of Low Density Residential.
“detached single-
The Low Density Residential land use category is defined to be for
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
public rights-of-way. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks /
Open Space and Public / Semi-Public categories described previously. The Low
Density Residential category encourages the openness and rural character of the City
of Southlake.”
The applicant is requesting to change the land use designation to
Medium Density Residential. This application is being processed in conjunction with a
(Case ZA09-021)
zoning change and concept plan for the development of two (2)
single-family residential lots of approximately 20,000 square feet each which does not
conform to the definition of the Low Density Residential land use category. For this
reason, a land use plan amendment is needed. The applicant’s proposal for
development would comply with the Medium Density Residential land use category. A
justification letter from the applicant describing the circumstances of the property is
included as Attachment ‘C’ of this report.
ACTION NEEDED: 1. Conduct public hearing
2. Consider Comprehensive Plan Land Use Amendment approval request
ATTACHMENTS:
(A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Support Information - Link to Staff Presentation
(D) Resolution No. 09-054
STAFF CONTACT:
Ken Baker (817) 748-8067
Daniel Cortez (817) 748-8070
Case No.
CP09-001
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER:
Terra Stratfort Office, L.P.
APPLICANT:
Terra Land Management Co., Paul Spain
PROPERTY SITUATION:
1030 Primrose Lane
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Tract 2C05, A.H. Chivers Survey, Abstract No. 299
CURRENT LAND
USE CATEGORY:
Low Density Residential
REQUESTED LAND
USE CATEGORY:
Medium Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING:
“AG” Agricultural Zoning District
PROPOSED ZONING
: “SF-20A” Single-Family Residential Zoning District
EXISTING LAND USES:
The existing home proposed for demolition was built in 1966 (Source: TAD).
SOUTHLAKE 2025 PLAN:
The underlying land use designation is Low Density Residential. The Low
“detached single-
Density Residential land use category is defined to be for
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 public rights-of-way. Other suitable activities are those
permitted in the Public Parks / Open Space and Public / Semi-Public
categories described previously. The Low Density Residential category
encourages the openness and rural character of the City of Southlake.”
As
mentioned in the request of this report this application is being processed in
ZA09-021
conjunction with a zoning change and concept plan (Case ) which
does not conform to the definition of the Low Density Residential land use
category. For this reason, a land use plan amendment is needed. The
applicant is requesting to change the land use designation to Medium Density
“suitable for any single-family detached
Residential which is defined as
residential development. Limited low intensity office and/or retail uses may be
permitted provided that the nature of the commerce is to support the
surrounding neighborhood and that the area is sufficiently buffered from
adjacent residential property. Such non-residential uses must be compatible
with and not intrusive to the adjacent residential uses. Other suitable activities
are those permitted in the Public Parks/Open Space and Public/Semi-Public
categories previously discussed.”
The applicant’s proposal for development of
this property would comply with the Medium Density Residential land use
category.
P&Z ACTIONS:
August 20, 2009; Approved (6-0) as presented.
STAFF COMMENTS:
As mentioned previously, this application is being processed in conjunction
with a zoning change and concept plan (Case ZA09-021) which does not
conform to the guide lines for development in the Low Density Residential land
use category. The applicant’s proposal for development would comply with the
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Medium Density Residential land use category and a justification letter from the
applicant describing the circumstances of the property is included as
Attachment ‘C’ of this report.
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Case No. Attachment A
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CP09-001
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Amendment
Case No. Attachment B
CP09-001 Page 1
Case No. Attachment C
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RESOLUTION NO. 09-054
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CONSOLIDATED 2005
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN, AN ELEMENT OF THE SOUTHLAKE 2025
PLAN, THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE MASTER 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 has adopted the City’s Comprehensive Master Plan in 2005
WHEREAS
, recognizes that the Consolidated Future Land Use Plan is an element of the
Southlake 2025 Plan, the City’s Comprehensive Master Plan,
WHEREAS,
the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, has determined that there is a
need for the changes to the Future Land Use Plan and has also found and determined that there
has been a change in the conditions of the property surrounding and in close proximity to the tract
or tracts of land requested for a change since the tract or tracts of land were originally classified
and therefore feels the changes are in the best interest of the public at large, the citizens of the city
of Southlake, Texas, and helps promote the general health, safety and welfare of the community.
WHEREAS
, the City Council has determined that the change to the Future Land Use Plan
complies with the Southlake 2025 Plan, Phase I (Vision, Goals, & Objectives) and the guiding
principles and recommendations for land use under Southlake 2025 Plan - Phase II,
WHEREAS,
the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, held a public hearing to
consider the proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Plan,
WHEREAS,
the City Council has deemed that the recommendations herein reflect the
community’s desires for the future development of the city,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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 resolution as if copied
in its entirety
Section 2
. Future Land Use Plan designation for parcels indicated in Exhibit “A” is changed from
Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential.
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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 resolution 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 resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council
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PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 1 DAY OF September 2009.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
By: ______________________
ATTEST:
_______________________
City Secretary
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